Predictions 03 - 06.10.2023
Inter Milan vs Benfica | Champions League
03/10/2023 20:00
Prediction: 1-2
Inter Milan is back at the Meazza stadium for their second Champions League group stage match against Benfica. Inter is currently topping the Serie A table after an impressive 4-0 victory against Salernitana, with Lautaro Martinez’s outstanding performance. They are eager to secure their first Champions League win of the season after a recent defeat to Sassuolo.
Benfica, on the other hand, is coming off a crucial home victory against Porto in the league, with Angel Di Maria scoring the decisive goal. Both teams are in good form, and Inter has a positive record against Benfica, with three wins and two draws in their last five encounters.
Inter has a tendency to score in the first half in their recent home games, and Benfica has won their last three away matches in the league. In the first four away games of the season, both teams scored for Benfica. Additionally, Inter has had three of their last three home games go over 2.5 goals in Serie A.
Overall, this match promises to be an exciting and competitive encounter between two strong teams.
Napoli vs Real Madrid | Champions League
03/10/2023 20:00
Prediction: 1-1
The clash between Napoli and Real Madrid promises to be a star-studded #, taking place at the Maradona stadium on Tuesday, October 3, in the Champions League. Rudi Garcia appears to have found a formula to counter criticism, and the ultimate test will come against Real Madrid, who have had a flawless start to the season. Besides the glamour, this match is of utmost importance in terms of the standings. Both teams won their opening matches 2-1 against Braga and 1-0 against Union Berlin, making them joint favorites to progress to the round of 16.
Napoli has regained its momentum with two consecutive victories, winning 4-0 against Lecce and 4-1 against Udinese in the league. Garcia has extended his unbeaten run to five games, potentially putting the defeat against Lazio and various controversies behind him, including the issues with Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia.
Real Madrid’s path has been relatively clear, with their only setback being a 2-1 loss in the derby against Atletico. They’ve secured back-to-back victories against Las Palmas and Girona, making it eight wins in nine matches this season.
- The last two meetings between these teams ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Five of Napoli’s last six games have featured over 2.5 goals.
- In Real Madrid’s recent six matches, four have had over 2.5 goals.
- Napoli has scored at least two goals in all three home games this season.
- Real Madrid has scored ten goals in five away games this season.
Manchester United vs Galatasaray | Champions League
03/10/2023 20:00
Prediction: 1-2
In Group A of the 2023/2024 Champions League, Manchester United will host Galatasaray at Old Trafford on the second day. On the first day, Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils lost 4-3 to Bayern Munich, and they come into this match after a defeat in the Premier League at Old Trafford against Crystal Palace, with a score of 1-0. Coach Okan Buruk’s team, on the other hand, drew 2-2 with Copenhagen in their Champions League debut and won 2-1 in the league against MKE Ankaragucu in the last round.
It hasn’t been a good start to the season for Manchester United, as they have lost 4 of their last 6 games in all competitions, with only 2 wins. Galatasaray, who will face Manchester United at Old Trafford, has yet to lose a match this season, with a total of 11 wins and 3 draws.
The two teams faced each other in the group stage of the 2012/2013 Champions League, and the home team won 1-0 in both matches.
Key points to note:
- Galatasaray is unbeaten this season with 11 wins and 3 draws.
- Galatasaray has scored in their last 10 competitive matches this season.
- Galatasaray has scored in the first half in their last 4 away games.
- Manchester United has scored in 6 of the last 7 matches they’ve played this season.
RB Leipzig vs Manchester City | Champions League
04/10/2023 20:00
Prediction: 1-2
At the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, RasenBallsport Leipzig is set to host European champions Manchester City on the second day of Group G in the Champions League. Both teams come into this match on the back of challenging recent fixtures.
RasenBallsport Leipzig, managed by Marco Rose, is currently on an unbeaten streak of 7 matches in all competitions. They’ve won 6 consecutive games before drawing against Bayern Munich in their most recent fixture. Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City suffered a difficult week, being first eliminated from the League Cup by Newcastle United and then losing their first league match to Wolverhampton Wanderers by a score of 2-1.
Both teams secured 3-1 victories in their opening matches of this season’s Champions League. This encounter comes approximately 7 months after their double clash in last season’s round of 16 when the match in Leipzig ended in a 1-1 draw, followed by a resounding 7-0 victory for Manchester City at home.
In 3 of the previous 4 meetings between these teams, we’ve seen both teams score and over 2.5 goals (though not in the same matches). RasenBallsport Leipzig has shown impressive form, with an unbeaten streak of 7 consecutive matches, including 6 wins and 1 draw. They’ve been involved in 8 matches with over 2.5 goals out of 9 played so far this season. However, Manchester City has recently lost their last 2 consecutive away games.
This sets the stage for an intriguing battle between two formidable teams in the Champions League.
Porto vs Barcelona | Champions League
04/10/2023 20:00
Prediction: 1-2
Porto faces Barcelona at the Estadio do Dragao in Porto on the second day of Group H in the Champions League. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 2023. This is a top-of-the-group clash as both teams won their debut matches, with Porto defeating Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 away and Barcelona beating Antwerp 5-0 at home. Porto enters this match after a 1-0 defeat in the Primeira Liga against Benfica, while Barcelona secured a 1-0 victory against Sevilla in the last round of La Liga.
In their previous encounters from 1994 to today, Barcelona has emerged victorious on all four occasions. Barcelona has won the last four head-to-head matchups by a two-goal margin and has always scored at least two goals. Barcelona remains unbeaten this season with seven wins and two draws. Porto, on the other hand, is undefeated at home this season with one win and two draws. Both teams scored in Porto’s first three home games of the season.
Newcastle United vs PSG | Champions League
04/10/2023 20:00
Prediction: 2-2
The Champions League group stage continues on Wednesday with the match between Newcastle and PSG. In their first match, Newcastle secured a valuable 0-0 draw against Milan at San Siro, while Juventus held firm, resulting in a goalless draw. On the other hand, PSG had a better start, currently leading the group after defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in their opening match. Balance seems to be a key factor in this group, and home-field advantage could play a significant role in determining whether Newcastle advances to the round of 16.
Newcastle is currently in excellent form, with three consecutive victories against Burnley, Manchester City in the Carabao Cup, and Sheffield United. They have also kept five clean sheets in a row, putting their early September struggles behind them. PSG, on the other hand, has shown inconsistency lately, as evidenced by their lackluster 0-0 draw against Clermont following victories against Borussia Dortmund and Marseille.
- Four of Newcastle’s last five matches have ended with fewer than 2.5 goals.
- Newcastle has not conceded a goal in their last five matches.
- PSG has kept clean sheets in their last three matches.
- Two out of three of PSG’s recent away matches ended with fewer than 2.5 goals.
- All of Newcastle’s last three home matches have ended with fewer than three goals on the scoreboard.
Borussia Dortmund vs AC Milan | Champions League
04/10/2023 20:00
Prediction: 2-2
On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, Borussia Dortmund and Milan will face off in the second round of the Champions League at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund. These teams are in Group F, which is currently led by Paris Saint-Germain due to their victory in the opening match against Borussia Dortmund. On the other hand, Milan played to a goalless draw at home against Newcastle United in their first match. Both teams are coming off recent league wins, with Borussia Dortmund defeating Hoffenheim 3-1 and Milan securing a 2-0 victory over Lazio at San Siro.
Looking at their recent form, both teams have similar records in their last five matches, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Additionally, both teams failed to score in their debut matches in the 2023/2024 Champions League. Borussia Dortmund has won their last two games, while Milan has won three consecutive matches.
In their past encounters, there have been a total of 6 official matches, with Borussia Dortmund winning 2, drawing 1, and Milan winning 3. Notably, the three matches played in Dortmund have resulted in 1 win for each side and 1 draw. Borussia Dortmund remains unbeaten at home this season with 2 wins and 1 draw, while Milan has won their last 3 official matches and is unbeaten in 4. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with both teams finding the net in Milan’s last 3 away games.
