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Prediction 22 – 23.10.2022

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Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool | Premier League

22/10/2022 11:30

Prediction: 0-1

Liverpool had a shaky start to the season, but they have now won three matches in a row, which has provided them with a sense of stability. After getting off to a poor start, it seems as though they are now finding their rhythm and getting into their rhythm.

Nottingham head into this game having already competed in 11 matches and are now set for 19th place in the rankings with six points. After earning a 1-0 victory over West Ham United in the middle of the week, Liverpool are currently in seventh place with 16 points and will be looking to capture three more points here.

Additionally, Nottingham Forest’s match against Brighton earlier in the week ended in a scoreless tie. Because of this, they did not have to take the place in the very last position at the table.

  • Liverpool have been victorious in each of their previous three matches in all competitions.
  • Liverpool hasn’t lost in 71 of the last 78 games they’ve played, in all competitions.
  • In the last 11 Premier League games that Nottingham Forest has played, they have only won one of them.
  • Liverpool have only won one of their last six games played away from Anfield in all competitions.

Manchester City vs Brighton | Premier League

22/10/2022 14:00

Prediction: 3-1

Manchester City are looking to get back on track in the Premier League after suffering a loss to Liverpool at Anfield. They will play Brighton on their home field, and their objective for the match will be to get closer to the league leaders, who are Arsenal. City is currently in second place in the rankings with 23 points, while Brighton is in seventh place with only 15 points. After going through their last two matches without scoring a goal, Pep Guardiola and Manchester City will be aiming for a comeback performance from their team. After being winless in their previous four matches, Roberto de Zerbi, the head coach of Brighton, will be seeking a response from his players. 

  • Manchester City have triumphed in each of their previous 12 home matches across all competitions.
  • In their previous 11 Premier League matches played at home, Manchester City had not suffered a single loss.
  • The previous six home matches that Manchester City have played against Brighton in all competitions have been won by the Citizens.
  • Manchester City have won their previous five Premier League games at home by a margin of two goals or more in each of those contests.
  • In each of Manchester City’s three most recent victories at home in all competitions, their margin of victory over their opponents was at least three goals.
  • There has been a winning streak of three games in a row for Manchester City at home in the Premier League.
  • Manchester City have not conceded a goal in any of their five most recent home fixtures, spanning all competitions and starting with their match against Brighton.

Chelsea vs Manchester United | Premier League

22/10/2022 16:30

Prediction: 3-1

Stamford Bridge will play host to the match between Chelsea and Manchester United that is scheduled for the next round of the Premier League. Chelsea is now in fourth place with 20 points, and Manchester United is currently in fifth place with 19 points. Both teams have played 19 games so far. During the week, both teams played games. Chelsea’s game against Brentford ended in a 0-0 tie, and Manchester United’s game against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford was a 2-0 win. 

  • In their last 11 home games across all competitions, Chelsea have not suffered a loss.
  • The Chelsea team in the Premier League has achieved three consecutive victories at home.
  • Chelsea have been successful in maintaining a goalless draw or clean sheet in each of their most recent five matches across all competitions.
  • All of Manchester United’s most recent three games across all competitions have ended without them conceding a goal.
  • Chelsea have not tasted defeat in 56 of their last 65 matches across all competitions.
  • 18 of Chelsea’s most recent 20 Premier League home matches against Manchester United have ended in a draw, meaning the Blues haven’t lost any of those contests.
  • In the last 11 Premier League games between Chelsea and Manchester United, the Blues have only won one.
  • Manchester United have gone seven of their last eight matches in the Premier League without suffering a defeat.

Real Madrid vs Sevilla | La Liga

22/10/2022 19:00

Prediction: 3-0

A once-great game that isn’t nearly as good anymore. One club has already won the Champions League, and the other club has previously won the Europa League. However, because of the hard patch that the Sevilla club is currently going through, expectations have been lowered to a lower level. Real Madrid are currently in first place in the league and have already secured their spot in the last round of the Champions League.

After getting off to one of the worst starts to the season in recent memory, the Andalusians don’t appear to be making much progress at all. At 18 points behind the leader and a foot and a half out of the Champions League, this match will be worth it for the players of Sevilla if it is deserved and if they earn it through the hard work, intensity, and work that the Argentine coach always imposes on the veins of their players. 

  • Seven wins in the last eight at home for Real Madrid.
  • The Galacticos are still undefeated this season.
  • Sevilla have only won two of their first 10 games in La Liga.
  • Real have won 6 times at the Bernabeu in the last seven against the Andalusians.

Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao | La Liga

23/10/2022 19:00

Prediction: 3-1

The previous week, Barcelona suffered a crushing loss to Real Madrid in one of the most pivotal matches of the league. They have since bounced back from that setback. The three goals that were let up are equivalent to the three goals that were given up at Inter; the defense that was nearly perfect a month ago is now weak, and injuries do not help the situation.

After a promising beginning to the tournament, Athletic are not in much better shape than they were before. The two points earned in three games don’t match the goals of a team that wants to compete in Europe, but at least the offense works well even in this situation.

  • Barcelona, in four home matches, scored eight goals without conceding any.
  • Bilbao Bilbao scored 5 goals and conceded 2 in 6 away matches.
  • Bilbao have conceded a goal in their last five games.
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Predictions 19-20.10.2022

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Brentford vs Chelsea | Premier League

19/10/2022 18:30
Prediction: 1-3

Brentford and Chelsea face each other for the 12th round of the English league at the Brentford Community Stadium, home of Brentford. The home team occupies the 10th position (which is not bad for a team listed to fight against relegation), but has fluctuated, with 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses in their last 10 games. On the other hand, Chelsea also do not have a perfect season and are in 4th position, but have increased in production since the hiring of coach Graham Potter and are already on 5 consecutive wins.

• The Chelsea football team has been victorious in their last five matches in all competitions.

• In their previous four games in all competitions, Chelsea have won by a margin of two goals or more each time.

• In their last four games, Chelsea has won both halves and the whole game.

• In each of their most recent four matches in all competitions, Chelsea have successfully maintained a clean sheet.

• Chelsea have not suffered a defeat in 55 of their most recent 64 matches, which is an impressive win streak (all competitions).

• In their past six matches in all competitions against Brentford, Chelsea have not suffered a loss five times.

Liverpool vs West Ham United | Premier League

19/10/2022 18:30
Prediction: 2-1

The midweek round of the Premier League is played, with Liverpool playing at home against West Ham to continue their rise in the standings. Klopp’s team had one of the worst starts in recent years in the league and found themselves in the middle of the table, but over the weekend they were able to react well by beating Manchester City at Anfield thanks to Salah’s goal. Now the Reds have another opportunity in front of their fans, where they are still unbeaten, to show continuity and bring the top areas of the table even closer.
On the other hand, is David Moyes’ West Ham, who have come from 7 points in their last three games, but who are in 12th place and failed to emerge. The London side did not start very well at the start and are also facing the challenge of the Europa League, which has undoubtedly taken away from them both physical and mental energy for the championship. Scamacca and his companions are now trying to get the fourth useful result in a row in the Premier, to readjust a ranking that is not satisfactory at the moment. It should be noted, however, that there has never been history in the last clashes aimed at Anfield.
• Liverpool haven’t lost any of their last 24 Premier League games at home.

• In their last seven home matches against West Ham in all competitions, Liverpool have not suffered a loss.

• In the Premier League, Liverpool have been victorious in each of their last five home matches against West Ham.

• Liverpool hasn’t lost any of its last 77 games, in all competitions, and has won 70 of those games.

• West Ham have failed to defeat Liverpool in 35 of the last 41 matches in all competitions.

• West Ham’s record in the Premier League’s previous 13 matches played away from home is just 2 wins.

• In any of their most recent seven or eight matches (all competitions), West Ham have not suffered a defeat.

• In total, 15 goals have been scored by Liverpool in the last 5 official matches.

• The goal sign has always occurred in West Ham’s last 3 outings of the season.

• 4 goals in the previous 5 meetings between the two teams.

• West Ham have scored in 11 of their last 12 games.

Elche CF vs Real Madrid | La Liga

19/10/2022 19:00
Prediction: 0-2

The Martínez Valero stadium will host the match corresponding to matchday 10 of the LaLiga Santander in which Elche and Real Madrid will face each other.
The team coached by Francisco Rodríguez arrives after drawing against Valencia, while Real Madrid arrives after drawing against Shakhtar Donetsk. A total of 19 points separate Elche from Real Madrid, with ELC in 20th position in the table, 18 positions behind RMA, which is in the first position.
In front of goal, the most important players of both teams are Pere Milla of ELC and Vinicius Jr. of RMA, with 2 and 6 goals, respectively, in the last 10 games.
Any team can win this match, and that is what makes it especially attractive. We are sure that both teams will give everything.

• Real Madrid hasn’t lost in 18 games in a row in all competitions, which is the team’s most recent record.

• Real Madrid have a perfect record against Elche CF in the nine most recent matches they’ve played against them across all competitions.

• Real Madrid have won five consecutive matches in a row in La Liga with their team’s performance.

• The form of Elche CF has not been very good recently, as the squad has only won one of their past seven home matches (La Liga).

• Real Madrid had not been defeated in the first half of any of their previous 12 matches across all competitions.

• Real Madrid are unbeaten in 26 of their past 31 games played away from home in all competitions.

• Elche CF have only one win in their last 14 matches, which is a terrible streak for them (La Liga).

Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven | Europa League

20/10/2022 17:00
Prediction: 2-0

Arsenal host PSV at Emirates Stadium for recovery from the second round of the Europa League, Group A. At the moment, the Gunners lead the group with full points, with 9 points after the first 3 games played, with one match less than Bodo and Zurich. In second place in group A, PSV (with one game less) and 7 points after the first three games played. The game, originally scheduled for September 15, has been postponed due to the death of Queen Elizabeth. Arteta’s team is playing the “perfect” season. At the moment, it is at the top of the Premier with 27 points after 10 games, coming from 6 victories in the last 6 games played in all competitions. In the last round of the Premier League, they won 1-0 against Leeds. After an overwhelming start, not even the City of Haaland and Guardiola managed to keep up with the Gunners.
The Dutch have had a good start to the season as well, sitting second in the table, one point behind Ajax, with five wins and one defeat in their last six games. In the last round came a large 6-1 win against Utrecht. A very delicate challenge with the first place of the group up for grabs: in the event of victory, Van Nisterlooy’s team will overtake Arsenal, but in the Emirates, the English are practically unbeatable. In the last European championship, Arteta won 1-0 against Bodo, while PSV walked 5-0 against Zurich, bottom of the group with zero points in four games.

• Arsenal has won all three of their Europa League games this season.

• PSV Eindhoven have a strong record in the Europa League, going five games without suffering a loss in their most recent six matches.

• In their last three games, Arsenal had never lost at home to PSV.

• Arsenal have won their last ten matches at home in a row.

• PSV has been victorious in each of their most recent four matches.

Barcelona vs Villarreal | La Liga

20/10/2022 19:00
Prediction: 3-1

As part of the midweek action in La Liga, Barcelona will take on Villarreal at Camp Nou. After suffering a setback at Real Madrid, when they were defeated by the reigning Ballon d’Or winner Benzema, the home team has a responsibility to get back to winning, as they are currently only three points behind the leaders. Villarreal, as they usually do, are around the seventh spot, and they could be happy with a draw.
When playing at home in the league, Barcelona have followed a rather predictable path: four games, three victories, eight goals scored, and zero goals surrendered. A defense that had trouble in the most recent matches against Inter and Real, but that nevertheless maintains a considerably greater performance in Catalonia than they do everywhere else.
• Barcelona, in four home matches, scored eight goals without conceding any.

• In 6 away matches, Villarreal scored 5 goals and conceded 2.

• Villarreal have conceded a goal in each of their last five games.

• The last one at Camp Nou between Barcelona and Villarreal ended 2-0 for Villarreal.

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Predictions 13-16.10.2022

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FK Bodo/Glimt vs Arsenal | Europa League

13/10/2022 16:45

Prediction: 0-3

At the Aspmyra Stadion in Bodø, Norway, the match of the fourth day of Europa League Group A will be played between the hosts of Bodø / Glimt and Arsenal, a team that leads the group despite having one game less. A week ago, in the first leg, there was no story, and at the Emirates Stadium in London, Mikel Arteta’s men won 3-0.

Arsenal are having an amazing first part of the season, and, in fact, even in the last round of the championship, they won a 3-2 victory against Liverpool, which allowed them to strengthen their first position in the standings. For Bodø / Glimt a 4-1 home victory over Sandefjord arrived, which allowed them to consolidate their second place in the Tippeligaen standings.

 

  • In their matches played in the Europa League, FK Bodo/Glimt have given up an average of 1.67 goals against.

 

  • The most recent Europa League matches that Arsenal have played away from home have seen them score an average of 2.00 goals.

 

  • Arsenal’s performances in the Europa League result in an average of 2.50 goals scored per game.

 

  • FK Bodo/ Glimt’s home games in the Europa League have seen them score an average of 2.00 goals per contest.

PSV Eindhoven vs FC Zürich| Europa League

13/10/2022 19:00

Prediction: 4-1

In the Phillips Stadion in Eindhoven, an apparently unbalanced match between PSV and Zurich took place—after all, the 5-1 score of the first leg against the Swiss leaves no room for many interpretations. PSV is not the protagonist of its best start to the season but maintains a liveliness in attack that can always free itself against lower-level teams.

The Swiss are off, even in their own championship, and suffer an avalanche of goals: 20 in the Super League and 9 in the Europa League. What worries even more about the goals is obviously the performance, and the two draws against seven defeats in a month and a half are a warning signal of a team that probably will not be relegated but that will play a dull domestic tournament and a forgettable European competition.

  • There were more than 2.5 goals scored in all three of FC Zürich’s most recent encounters in the Europa League.

 

  • There are a 1.45 probabilities that there will be more than 2.5 goals scored in this match.

 

  • The number of goals scored by PSV Eindhoven every game in Europa League is an average of 3.00.

Real Betis vs AS Roma | Europa League

13/10/2022 16:45

Prediction: 3-1

It may not be Roma’s last chance, but losing to Sevilla a second time with Betis would make qualifying as runner-up to the Europa League knockout stage a very delicate affair. At Benito Villamarin, the green-and-whites face the Giallorossi in a match that could see them mathematically qualify as first. The Andalusians are growing a lot in the context of the Spanish League and also in Europe. They have shown that they can play with everyone. They practically won the group in the carriage thanks to three out of three wins and have a rather depressing home schedule for those who visit them: five out of five victories in the league and cups.

Roma have just returned from their home victory over Lecce, but the concern is obviously due to Dybala’s injury. Without his two best players (the other is Wijnaldum, despite having practically not had the opportunity to express himself in the capital), Mourinho’s boys see their ambitions reduced and their competitiveness diminished, especially when they are not in front of the 70,000 of the “Olympic.”

  • Over 2.5 goals were scored in each of AS Roma’s three most recent matches in the Europa League. All three of those matches featured heavy scoring.

 

  • Real Betis has won all three of its most recent Europa League matches, each of which has seen them score at least two goals.

 

  • The most recent Europa League matches that AS Roma have played away from home have resulted in a goals against average of 2.00.

 

  • Real Betis’ most recent home Europa League encounters have seen them score an average of 3.00 goals per game.

Manchester United vs Omonia Nicosia | Europa League

13/10/2022 19:00

Prediction: 3-0

The 6-point Red Devils have the opportunity to lock down the qualification, as if it were needed, and dominate the opponent by 6 points in the ranking as well as from a technical abyss.

The entire Cypriot squad is as worthy as Wan Bissaka, a player with just 4 minutes this season. United, however, are strong in this superiority, and in view of the triptych, Newcastle, Tottenham, and Chelsea could field some second lines, and for Omonia, the possibility of scoring at least one goal could become concrete. In the first leg, there were two Cypriot goals, and Omonia improved after going down 0-3 in the first match against Sheriff, losing 2-1 in Spain to Real Sociedad and precisely to the English.

 

  • In the three most recent Europa League matches that Omonia Nicosia have played, there have been over 2.5 goals scored.

 

  • In their encounters in the Europa League, Omonia Nicosia allowed an average of 1.60 goals to be scored against them.

 

Torino vs Juventus| Serie A

15/10/2022 16:00

Prediction: 0-0

The Mole derby stands out among the matches on the tenth day of Serie A. Turin and Juventus arrive at this historic appointment in really complicated situations due to the numerous negative results of the last few weeks. Let’s start with the hosts, that last Sunday managed to avoid their fourth consecutive knockout with Lukic. Ivan Juric’s team played a high-level game, creating plenty of scoring chances, but the inaccuracies and carelessness were about to make him go home without points again. The first problem to solve concerns the lack of goals, because the grenades have only scored eight times in the first nine days.

The situation is certainly no better for Max Allegri’s Juventus, who sit in the middle of the table with just 13 points after the first two months of the season. The Bianconeri have only won one of their last five Serie A games, and the gap between them and the Champions League zone is already seven points. Tuesday’s knockout in Israel further complicates matters. The return of Angel Di Maria will certainly be important in the offensive plots of the Old Lady, who can no longer lose further ground from the first ones.

 

  • Torino FC is the only team that has been able to defeat Juventus FC in any of their previous 14 Serie A matches.

 

  • In the last six Serie A games that Torino FC has played, they have only won one of them.

 

  • In any of their most recent 12 away Serie A matches against Torino FC, Juventus FC has never been beaten at halftime.

 

  • In their last 28 Serie A games against each other, Juventus FC has never lost to Torino FC, winning 27 of those 28 games.

 

  • Only one of Juventus FC’s past seven away Serie A games has resulted in a victory for the club.

 

  • Torino FC and Juventus FC have played four consecutive away matches in Serie A that have ended in ties at the half.

 

Liverpool vs Manchester City| Premier League

16/10/2022 15:30

Prediction: 2-3

Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield in the big match of the next round of the Premier League. Guardiola’s team is a steamroller in the league and also in the Champions League, while the Reds this season are struggling much more than expected, especially in the Premier. In fact, Klopp has already qualified for the Round of 16 after finishing second in Group A in Europe, behind Napoli, and is coming off a sensational 7-1 victory over Rangers in the previous round. Scores that are rarely seen in the Champions League, even in the group Instead, City drew 0-0 with Copenhagen, which was absolutely irrelevant given that Guardiola’s team was already certain of passage to the knockout phase and kept Haaland on the bench just in view of the big match against Liverpool.

City are currently second in the Premier League, behind Arsenal, who have one point more. On the other hand, Liverpool are in crisis, sitting in mid-table in 10th place with just 10 points after 8 games played. On the other hand, there are 23 points for City after 9 games; the Reds still have to make up a round. But it has been a very mixed path for Klopp in the league, with just two points scored in his last three games and a 3-2 defeat in the last round against league leaders Arsenal. The Reds fail to engage, and at the moment they are very far from qualifying for the next Champions League. A comeback reaction will be needed to straighten out a bad season. The City, on the other hand, has traveled well, with 4 victories in the last 5 rounds.

 

  • Liverpool has won each of its last 23 Premier League matches at home without suffering a loss.

 

  • The Premier League participation of Manchester City has seen them go 22 games away from home without suffering a loss.

 

  • In each of Manchester City’s three most recent victories in the Premier League, they were able to pull away from their opponents by a margin of at least three goals.

 

  • One victory is all that Manchester City’s team has to show for their six previous meetings with Liverpool across all competitions.

 

  • Manchester City has won both the first half and the entire game in their previous three Premier League meetings.

 

  • Manchester City has been successful in keeping a clean sheet in each of its most recent three away games across all competitions.

 

  • Liverpool have gone 69 of their past 76 matches across all competitions without suffering a defeat.

 

Real Madrid vs Barcelona| La Liga

16/10/2022 14:15

Prediction: 2-3

The Clasico Real Madrid-Barcelona is back, and this time, they are at the top of the La Liga standings. Both teams are on 22 points with 7 wins, 1 draw, and zero defeats, an extraordinary march that confirms Real’s place in the Champions League; Ancelotti is already in the second round, but not for Barcelona, who after the 3-3 draw at home with Inter on Wednesday night is in serious danger of leaving the competition.

 

  • FC Barcelona is now undefeated in their last 19 road games played in La Liga competition.

 

  • Real Madrid has played 17 games in their most recent season in all competitions, and they have yet to taste defeat.

 

  • The most recent record for FC Barcelona comes from a series of seven straight victories in La Liga.

 

  • FC Barcelona has come out on top at halftime and fulltime in each of their past three encounters in La Liga.

 

  • FC Barcelona hasn’t given up a goal in their last six La Liga matches, all of which they have won.

 

  • FC Barcelona has gone 38 of their past 44 matches in all competitions without suffering a defeat.

 

  • Real Madrid has a record of 26 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses in their previous 28 games played at home across all competitions.

 

  • Only one of FC Barcelona’s most recent seven matches against Real Madrid has resulted in a victory for the Catalan club (all competitions combined).

 

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Predictions 10-12.10.2022

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FC Copenhagen vs Manchester City | Champions League (11.10.2022, 16:45)

After winning 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will face Copenhagen again, this time at Parken. The Citizens are a real steamroller; they have won the last six games in a row in all competitions, and even in the last Premier League match, the home match against Southampton, they closed with a 4-0 goal. The news of the day, however, is that Erling Haaland has only scored one goal after a hat-trick and a brace in previous games. Even in the league, where they drew 1-1 against league leaders Nordsjaelland in the last round, Jacob Neestrup’s Copenhagen are trailing by 8 points. 

Form Guide

FC Copenhagen LDLWLD

The last Superliga match between FC Copenhagen and FC Nordsjaelland ended in a tie, so they are coming into this game on a roll.

During that match, FC Copenhagen had 47% possession of the ball and 15 shots on goal, with just three of them finding the target. The opposing team, FC Nordsjlland, got 5 shots on goal, with just 2 of them hitting the target. 

FC Copenhagen has recently failed to capitalize on any of its opportunities. Their goal scoring record against opponents over the course of their last six matches sits at only four goals. During those matches, FC Copenhagen has also conceded a total of 10 goals, bringing the team’s overall goal differential to 10.

Manchester City WWWWWW

In their most recent Premier League encounter, Manchester City defeated Southampton by a score of 4-0 to earn the win. 

During that game, Manchester City had possession for 66% of the time and had 21 shots on goal, with 8 of them landing in the target area.  On the other hand, Southampton had five shots on goal, but none of them were successful in hitting the target.

Manchester City has scored a total of 24 goals during the course of their past half-dozen matches against each of their opponents. Additionally, Manchester City has been able to score in every single one of those instances. During the course of those matches, their defenders have been responsible for four goals being scored into their own net. 

Injured and suspended

FC Copenhagen: (Kalvin Phillips, Kyle Walker).

Manchester City: (Zeca, Akinkunmi Amoo, Andreas Cornelius).

FC Copenhagen vs Manchester City Predicted XI

FC Copenhagen Predicted XI: Grabara, Diks, Lund, Khocholava, Kristiansen, Lerager, Stamenic, Claesson, Johannesson, Haraldsson, Daramy.

Manchester City Predicted XI: Ederson, Cancelo, Dias, Laporte, Gomez, Mahrez, Gundogan, Silva, Grealish, Haaland, Alvarez.

Prediction

We think Manchester City has the ability to keep control of the game for long periods of time and should be able to take advantage of some of the chances they create.

However, FC Copenhagen will have a difficult time finding the back of the net, so we don’t believe that it is very likely that they will be able to get on the scoresheet here as well.

Because of this, we think Manchester City will win this game by a score of 0-3. 

Maccabi Haifa vs Juventus | Champions League (11.10.2022, 16:45)

Away from the high places of the Serie A standings, Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus flies to Israel to face Maccabi Haifa on the fourth day of Group H of the Champions League. And even in the Champions League, things are not going better for the Bianconeri, who, 270 minutes from the end of the group stage, are 4 points behind the Paris Saint-Germain-Benfica duo at the top of the group.

Barak Bakhar’s men, like the bianconeri, lost away from home in the last round of the championship, 1-0 to Maccabi Bnei Raina, but when compared to last Wednesday’s match, which they lost 3-1 to Juventus in Turin, they will have a team at 100%. .

Form Guide

Maccabi Haifa WLLWLL

After suffering a Ligat HaAl defeat in their previous match against Maccabi Bnei Reineh by a score of 1-0, Maccabi Haifa will be looking to get back on track in this contest.

Maccabi Haifa’s ability to maintain their lead for the full three quarters of a game has been inconsistent throughout the course of the last few matches. Maccabi Haifa’s defense has been broken into in five of their last 6 games, which has led to the team as a whole giving up 11 goals. .

Juventus DLLWWL

After losing to AC Milan in their last Serie A game, both Juventus and their fans who traveled with them will be hoping for a better result in this game.

During that encounter, Juventus held 60 percent of the possession and had 10 shots on goal, with three of them finding the back of the net. AC Milan, the team they were playing against, had 21 shots on goal, but only three of them were on target. 

The statistics tell the story, and Juventus has allowed goals to be scored against them in 5 of their last 6 matches, for a total of 8 goals conceded. Juve has not been playing particularly well defensively as of late. 

Injured and suspended

Maccabi Haifa: (Suf Podgoreanu, Dolev Haziza, Mahmoud Jaber).

Juventus: (Federico Chiesa, Mattia De Sciglio, Paul Pogba).

Maccabi Haifa vs Juventus Predicted XI

Maccabi Haifa Predicted XI: Cohen, Sundgren, Batubinsika, Goldberg, Cornud, Mohamed, Lavi, Chery, Atzili, Pierrot, David.

Juventus Predicted XI: Szczesny, Danilo, Bremer, Bonucci, Alex Sandro, Locatelli, Paredes, Rabiot, Di Maria, Vlahovic, Kostic.

Prediction

In order to score goals against this Juventus club, we believe that Maccabi Haifa will need to put in a strong performance. We predict that Juventus will narrowly prevail.

Therefore, we anticipate a tight match that will ultimately end with Juventus holding a 0-2 advantage once everything has been said and done.

AC Milan vs Chelsea | Champions League (11.10.2022, 19:00)

The fourth day of the Champions League presents itself with this classification: Salzburg first with five points, Chelsea and Milan second with four, and Dinamo Zagreb last with three. The situation is therefore complicated for everyone, and the San Siro match on Tuesday evening will say a lot about the future of the two big names who complicated their lives in the first few days. Last week Chelsea won 3-0, giving them the idea of being superior, but Milan immediately raised their heads with the victory, humiliating Juventus in the league. Certainly, Pioli’s team, still with many absentees, will have to play a completely different game than a week ago if they want to beat the Blues.

Form Guide

AC Milan WWLWLW

Following a 2-0 victory over Juventus in Serie A, AC Milan will be hoping for more of the same after their most recent performance, which gave them a boost.

During that match, AC Milan had a 40% possession rate and 21 shots on goal, with only three of those shots finding the back of the net. Juventus, on the other hand, had 10 shots on goal, three of which were on target.

In the most recent games, AC Milan has only sometimes exhibited the kind of defensive grit that one would expect from them. In their past six matches, AC Milan have given up eight goals by allowing their opponents to score at least once in five of those contests.

Chelsea WLDWWW

In their most recent Premier League match, Chelsea defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers by a score of 3-0. 

During that game, Chelsea held possession for 57% of the time and had 20 shots on goal, with 7 of them landing on target. Wolverhampton Wanderers had eight shots on goal, but only two of them were successful in hitting the target.

The Chelsea defenders have put in a string of highly capable performances, which has resulted in their goals against total standing at four after their most recent six matches combined. While this is going on, their own forwards have managed to score 11 goals for them.

Injured and suspended

AC Milan: (Charles De Ketelaere, Simon Kjaer, Mike Maignan, Alexis Saelemaekers, Davide Calabria, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Alessandro Florenzi).

Chelsea: (N’Golo Kanté, Wesley Fofana).

AC Milan vs Chelsea Predicted XI

AC Milan Predicted XI: Tatarusanu, Dest, Kalulu, Tomori, Hernandez, Tonali, Bennacer, Krunic, Diaz, Leao, Giroud.

Chelsea Predicted XI: Kepa, Chalobah, Silva, Koulibaly, James, Chilwell, Loftus-Cheek, Kovacic, Mount, Sterling, Aubameyang.

Prediction

There is no doubt that we will see a great match at a very high pace. Chelsea will have great motivation and get an extra boost in front of their fans. After ninety minutes of play, we anticipate that the match will end with a 2-2 draw.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid | Champions League (11.10.2022, 19:00)

Qualification for the Round of 16 of the Champions League is already in the bag for the European champions Real Madrid, who on the fourth day of Group F will visit the Ukrainians of Shakhtar Donetsk, who, due to the sad events related to the war with the Russian invader, are forced to play the home games of the cup at the Stadion Miejski in Warsaw.

Shakhtar’s last match under Croatian coach Igor Jovicevic was a 2-1 first-leg loss to Carlo Ancelotti’s Real at the Bernabeu, while the Merengues maintained their Liga lead by defeating Getafe 0-1. .

Form Guide

Shakhtar Donetsk WWWDWL

Following their 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in the last round of the Champions League, Shakhtar Donetsk will come into this match seeking to improve on their previous performance.

During that match, Shakhtar Donetsk had 41% of the control of the ball and 11 shots on goal, with only three of them finding the back of the net. Oleksandr Zubkov was the lone player from Shakhtar Donetsk to make it onto the scoresheet (at the 39-minute mark). Real Madrid, on the other hand, had 36 shots on goal, with 14 of them landing on target.

Shakhtar Donetsk has been struggling to keep its clean sheet streak going recently, despite scoring goals of their own in recent games. In their most recent six matches, Shakhtar Donetsk have been able to score in six of those matches while also having their goal compromised in five of those matchups. In addition, they have seen their goal breached in five of those encounters. 

Real Madrid WWWDWW

Real Madrid enters this encounter on the heels of a victory in their most recent La Liga match, which they won 0-1 against Getafe.

Real Madrid enjoyed 66 percent of the possession in that game and 19 shots on goal, with only four of them finding the target. Getafe, the team they were playing against, had nine shots on goal, with only two of them being on target.

Real Madrid’s defense corps has put together a string of fantastic performances, resulting in just four goals conceded in their previous six matches combined. This brings their overall goals against total to four. During the same period, their own forwards have managed to score 12 goals for themselves.

Injured and suspended

Shakhtar Donetsk: (Viktor Kornienko)

Real Madrid: (Thibaut Courtois)

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid Predicted XI

Shakhtar Donetsk Predicted XI: Trubin, Konoplia, Bondar, Matviyenko, Mykhaylychenko, Stepanenko, Shved, Bondarenko, Sudakov, Mudryk, Zubkov.

Real Madrid Predicted XI: Lunin, Vazquez, Nacho, Ruediger, Mendy, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Kroos, Rodrygo, Benzema, Asensio.

Prediction

Shakhtar Donetsk’s defense could get through Real Madrid’s current starting eleven, but even if they scored a goal, it might not be enough to stop Real Madrid from giving up three goals on the other end.

When everything is said and done, our prediction is that Real Madrid will emerge victorious by a score of 1-3.

PSG vs Benfica | Champions League (11.10.2022, 19:00)

The Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Benfica will take place on the fourth day of Group H at Le Parc des Princes in Paris. The winner of this match will mathematically book their  ticket to the 16th round of the competition.

Even though Christophe Galtier’s Parisians are coming off an uninspiring league performance with a 0-0 draw at Stade de Reims, they remain the favorites after the first leg ended 1-1. Benfica, managed by German Roger Schmidt, on the other hand, broke its losing streak with a 4-2 victory over Rio Ave on the pitch at da Luz. This victory came after two consecutive losses.

Form Guide

Paris Saint-Germain WWWWDD

PSG enters this match following a match in which they tied 0-0 with Reims in the Ligue 1.

During that game, Paris Saint-Germain held possession for 63% of the time and had 11 shots on goal, with only three of them finding the target. Reims, the team they were playing against, had 24 shots on goal, with only four of them hitting the target.

The Paris Saint-Germain rearguard has enjoyed a period of tremendous success, as evidenced by their most recent results, which clearly demonstrate this point. The number of goals that have been scored against Paris Saint-Germain in their net over the course of their past six matches is equal to three, which indicates that their defense has been quite strong.

Benfica WWWDDW

Benfica enters this game riding high after claiming a victory against Rio Ave by a score of 4-2 in their most recent match in the Primeira Liga.

During that game, Benfica held a possession percentage of 66% and had 31 shots on goal, 10 of which were on target. At the other end of the field, Rio Ave had eight shots on goal, with three of them actually hitting the target.

The Benfica defense unit has turned in a string of consistent performances, which has led to a reduction in the number of goals they have let up over the course of their most recent six matches, which brings the total to just four. During the same span of time, they have scored a total of 13 goals on their own steam.

Injured and suspended

Paris Saint-Germain: (Renato Sanches, Lionel Messi, Timothée Pembélé, Presnel Kimpembe, Nuno Mendes).

Benfica: (Lucas Veríssimo, David Neres).

Benfica vs PSG Predicted XI

Paris Saint-Germain Predicted XI: Donnarumma, Ramos, Marquinhos, Pereira, Hakimi, Verratti, Vitinha, Bernat, Sarabia, Mbappe, Neymar.

Benfica Predicted XI: Vlachodimos, Bah, Otamendi, Silva, Grimaldo, Luis, Fernandez, Goncalves, Silva, Joao Mario, Ramos.

Prediction

We think that Benfica could score a goal against this Paris Saint-Germain team, but we don’t think that will be enough to keep them from losing.

We anticipate a close game that will end with Paris Saint-Germain prevailing by a score of 2-1 at the conclusion of the contest.

Napoli vs Ajax | Champions League (12.10.2022, 16:45)

A Napoli that is shining as it has perhaps rarely been seen in recent seasons hosts Ajax at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium for the “second set” of their double Champions League match. The match is the fourth in Group A of the Champions League group stage. After winning 6-1, Luciano Spalletti’s Napoli trimmed a poker at Cremonese in 1-4 to move alone to the top of the standings, while Alfred Schreuder’s Ajax returned to success after a four-game drought, winning 2-4 on the field of bottom side Volendam in the Eredivisie and moving one point behind leaders AZ Alkmaar. . 

Form Guide

SC Napoli WWWWWW

After their 1-4 victory in Serie A against Cremonese, Napoli will be looking for more of the same in their next game and will be encouraged by their previous performance.

During that game, SSC Napoli had 70 percent of the possession and 21 shots on goal, with 10 of those shots landing in the target area.  On the other hand, Cremonese had 12 shots on goal, but only one of them was successful in hitting the target. 

The most recent results demonstrate that the SSC Napoli backline is capable of very little additional improvement. SSC Napoli has conceded few goals recently, as evidenced by the fact that the sum of the goals scored against them in their last six matches is just four..

Ajax WLLDLW

Ajax will be coming into this game on the heels of a victory in their most recent Eredivisie match, which saw them defeat FC Volendam by a score of 2-4.

In the previous six games that Ajax has fielded a team, there have been 26 goals scored, which works out to an average of 4.33 goals scored each contest. This provides evidence of the team’s propensity for engaging in high-scoring contests.

Injured and suspended

SC Napoli: (Amir Rrahmani, Diego Demme, Davide Marfella)

Ajax: (Mohamed Ihattaren, Jorge Sánchez, Dusan Tadić).

Napoli vs Ajax Predicted XI

SC Napoli Predicted XI: Meret, Di Lorenzo, Oestigard, Kim, Rui, Anguissa, Lobotka, Ndombele, Lozano, Simeone, Kvaratskhelia.

Ajax Predicted XI: Pasveer, Rensch, Timber, Bassey, Blind, Berghuis, Alvarez, Taylor, Klaassen, Kudus, Bergwijn.

Prediction

We have the impression that Ajax are dangerous enough to find the back of the net against this SSC Napoli club; nevertheless, we do not know whether or not it will be enough to prevent them from losing.

After everything is said and done, we anticipate that SSC Napoli will emerge victorious by a score of 3-2. 

Rangers vs Liverpool | Champions League (12.10.2022, 19:00)

A challenge that closely affects Luciano Spalletti’s Napoli is that of the fourth day of Group A of the Champions League scheduled at Ibrox Park in Glasgow between Rangers and Liverpool. If the Reds were to win at the same time as Napoli, they would almost put an end to the qualification 

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are favorites after Anfield Road’s 2-0 win at Anfield Road a week ago, but the atmosphere in the locker room could be a little gloomy after the 3-2 loss to Arsenal in London in the last round of the Premier League. For Giovanni Van Bronckhorst’s Rangers, on the other hand, after the Champions League knockout came a 4-0 success in the league against St. Mirren. 

Form Guide

Rangers LLWWLW

Rangers are looking to add to their most recent win, which was a 4-0 victory over St. Mirren in the Premiership.

In that game, the Rangers had 71% possession of the ball and 18 shots on goal, with 8 of those shots being on target. St. Mirren, the team that they were playing against, had 9 shots on goal, with only 3 of them hitting the target.

The high percentage of scores that include a “nil” is something that has been noticeable in most of the more recent games that the Rangers have played.

Liverpool DLWDWL

Because of Liverpool’s defeat in their most recent Premier League match, which took place against Arsenal, the team will be looking to make amends in this contest.

During that game, Liverpool held possession for 56% of the time and had eight shots on goal, with three of them finding the target. In the previous six matches that Liverpool’s team has participated in, the back of the net has been hit a total of 21 times, which results in a mean average of 3.5 goals being scored in each contest. This demonstrates Liverpool’s propensity for productive encounters. 11 of these totals have been claimed by opposing teams. 

Injured and suspended

Rangers: (Nnamdi Ofoborh, Jon McLaughlin, Ianis Hagi, John Souttar, Filip Helander, J).

Liverpool: (Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keïta, Curtis Jones, Luis Díaz).

Rangers vs Liverpool Predicted XI

Rangers Predicted XI: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Davies, Barisic, Tillman, Davis, Lundstram, Sakala, Colak, Kent.

Liverpool Predicted XI: Becker, Gomez, Matip, van Dijk, Tsimikas, Henderson, Alcantara, Salah, Jota, Carvalho, Nunez.

Prediction

We anticipate that Liverpool will be able to generate a satisfactory amount of scoring opportunities and shots on target during the course of this match.

However, it is possible that Rangers will have trouble scoring goals of their own, despite the fact that we anticipate them to be threatening at times.

As a result, we believe that Liverpool will emerge victorious in this match by a score of 3-2 after all is said and done.

Barcelona vs Inter Milan | Champions League (12.10.2022, 19:00)

Fourth day of Champions League Group C, and Barcelona and Inter are back to challenge each other after the Nerazzurri’s success last week. The Nerazzurri are second at 6 points; the blaugrana are chasing at 3 and must win to continue hoping for the next round. Inzaghi has dismissed criticism in the last two matches, but it will be a battle at the Camp Nou; in fact, the feeling of revenge in Catalonia is strong after the many referee controversies at San Siro. . 

Form Guide

Barcelona WLWWLW

Barcelona’s objective is to try to achieve the same result as their 1-0 victory against Celta Vigo in the La Liga match.

During that match, Barcelona held possession of the ball for 58% of the time and had 13 shots on goal, with 5 of them finding the target.  Celta Vigo had 14 shots on goal, but only three of them were on target.

Their most recent scorelines definitely do underscore the notion that there is not much more that can be done by Barcelona’s backline to improve the situation. Barcelona’s previous six matches have resulted in three goals being scored at their end of the field. This shows how miserly Barcelona has been.

Inter Milan WWLLWW

Inter Milan is coming into this match after beating Sassuolo 1-2 in their last Serie A game.

During that match, Inter Milan had 48% of the possession and 16 shots on goal, with 4 of those shots landing in the target area. Sassuolo, the team they were playing against, had 15 shots on goal, with only three of them hitting the target. 

Inter Milan has scored 8 goals for themselves throughout the course of their most recent six matches. Additionally, Inter Milan has scored in each one of those games in which they have participated. During those matches, their competitors have managed to score six goals against them.

Injured and suspended

Barcelona: (Héctor Bellerín, Andreas Christensen, Memphis Depay, Franck Kessié, Jules Koundé, Ronald Araújo).

Inter Milan: (Alex Cordaz, Joaquín Correa, Romelu Lukaku, Marcelo Brozovic).

Barcelona vs Inter Milan Predicted XI

Barcelona Milan Predicted XI: ter Stegen, Roberto, Pique, Garcia, Balde, de Jong, Sergio Busquets, Pedri, Dembele, Lewandowski, Raphinha.

Inter Milan Predicted XI: Onana, Skriniar, de Vrij, Bastoni, Darmian, Dimarco, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dzeko, Martinez.

Prediction

Barcelona will have their job cut out for them if they want to score against this Inter lineup, as we believe that they will most likely score and take the lead in this match.

As a result, Inter emerges victorious from this match with a score of 1-2 after a hard-fought performance.  

Viktoria Plzeň vs Bayern Munich| Champions League (12.10.2022, 19:00)

In Champions League Group C, which also sees Inter involved, Michal Bilek’s Viktoria Plzen and Julian Nagelsmann’s Bayern Munich will face off at Plzen’s Doosan Aréna on matchday four of the group stage. The Bavarians have full points and are one of two teams that have not conceded in the tournament so far. They arrive at this match after the spectacular 2-2 result at Borussia Dortmund, where they recovered two goals ahead. Viktoria Plzen, who is last in their group with 0 points, won in the championship instead with a 2-0 home win over Mladá Boleslav. 

Form Guide

Viktoria Plzeň WLWDLW

In their most recent match, which took place in the First League, Viktoria Plzeň win over Mladá Boleslav.

The Michal Bilek-led Viktoria Plze squad has scored nine goals over the course of their most recent six matches, which results in an average of 1.5 goals scored per game for the team.

Bayern Munich DWLWWD

In the previous six games that Bayern Munich has participated in, the back of the net has been hit a total of 20 times, which results in a mean average of 3.33 goals scored per match. This demonstrates the team’s involvement in high-scoring contests, and it also demonstrates the team’s ability to contribute to those contests. Their adversaries have been able to score five of those goals.

Injured and suspended

Viktoria Plzeň: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Bayern Munich: (Lucas Hernández, Bouna Sarr, Thomas Müller, Kingsley Coman, Joshua Kimmic).

Bayern Munich vs Viktoria Plzeň Predicted XI

Viktoria Plzeň Predicted XI: Stanek; Jemelka, Hejda, Pernica; Havel, Cermak, Kalvach, Sykora, Vikanova; Chory, Mosquera

Bayern Munich Predicted XI: Neuer; Davies, Upamecano, de Ligt, Pavard; Goretzka, Sabitzer, Sane, Musiala, Mane; Tel.

Prediction

We think that Bayern Munich can take control of the ball and get some good chances to score as a result.

Viktoria Plzeň, on the other hand, will have a difficult time scoring, so we do not believe that they will most likely respond with a goal of their own at some point in the match.

Therefore, we think Bayern Munich will win the game with a 1-0 score.

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Chelsea vs AC Milan | Champions League (05.10.2022, 19:00)

After earning four points against Salzburg and Dinamo Zagreb, Milan is preparing to face the most difficult opponent in their Champions League group, Chelsea. The Rossoneri are returning from an important championship success on the Empoli field, and now they want to maintain first place in the European Group, even if there is the problem of injuries, which are harassing Stefano Pioli’s team. In fact, Davide Calabria and Alexis Saelemaekers were added to the appeal of those unavailable to the Devil. However, Milan are still unbeaten far from San Siro, and against the Blues, they are looking for the third win in a row away from home.

Chelsea, on the other hand, changed their technical guide before the break for the national teams, and at their first match with Graham Potter on the bench, they won a comeback against Crystal Palace. The former Brighton manager made some tactical changes and put Kalidou Koulibaly on the bench. The Londoners absolutely need a win at Stamford Bridge against the Rossoneri because they have only collected one point in the group so far. At home, Chelsea are unbeaten in nine games, even if they have always conceded goals in the last eight. 

Form Guide

Chelsea WLWLDW

After taking the previous match in the Premier League series by a score of 1-2 against Crystal Palace, Chelsea will be hoping for a repeat performance in this match.

During that match, Chelsea held a 64% possession advantage and had 13 shots on goal, with only three of those shots hitting the target. Crystal Palace had seven shots on goal, and they were only able to get three on target. 

In the most recent games, it has been rare for Chelsea to be able to defend their position for the full three quarters of an hour. The truth is that Chelsea has conceded goals in each of their last six matches, totaling seven during that span.

AC Milan WDWWLW

AC Milan’s most recent match in Serie A was a win against Empoli by a score of 1-3, and they will bring that momentum into this matchup.

During that game, AC Milan held possession for 57% of the time and had 19 shots on goal, with six of them finding the target.  Empoli, the team they were playing against, had 16 shots on goal, but only four of them were on target.

In the last six matches that AC Milan has participated in, the team has scored a total of 21 goals, which results in an average of 3.5 goals scored per contest. This demonstrates the team’s preference for contests that are fruitful and productive.

Injured and suspended

Chelsea: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

AC Milan (Davide Calabria, Theo Hernández, Divock Origi, Simon Kjaer, Mike Maignan, Alexis Saelemaekers, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Alessandro Florenzi).

Chelsea vs AC Milan Predicted XI

Chelsea Predicted XI: Arrizabalaga, James, Fofana, Silva, Chilwell, Havertz, Loftus-Cheek, Kovacic, Mount, Sterling, Aubameyang.

AC Milan Predicted XI: Tatarusanu, Dest, Kalulu, Tomori, Ballo-Toure, Tonali, Bennacer, Krunic, De Ketelaere, Leao, Giroud.

Prediction

There is no doubt that we will see a great match at a very high pace. Chelsea will have great motivation and get an extra boost in front of their fans. After ninety minutes of play, we anticipate that the match will end with a 1-1 draw.

Real Madrid vs Shakhtar Donetsk| Champions League (05.10.2022, 19:00)

Real Madrid will try to shake off the presence of Shakhtar Donetsk on the third day of Group F of the Champions League. The European champions, the Mérengues, have full points after the first two rounds, and in the last match, they overwhelmed Leizpig 2-0. Carlo Ancelotti’s team, on the other hand, slowed down in the league, being caught by Barcelona at the top of the standings after the 1-1 home match against Osasuna.

Shakhtar, on the other hand, cannot play at home even in the league games as Donetsk is battered by the war following the Russian invasion, but in the last round, they still won on the Metalist Kharkiv field for 1-6. In the Champions League, however, there was a 1-1 tie in the last match against Celtic.

Form Guide

Real Madrid WWWWWD

Real Madrid enters this match coming off a draw against Osasuna in the previous round of La Liga competition. The match ended 1-1.

During that match, Real Madrid held 64% of the possession and had 22 shots on goal, with 4 of those shots hitting the target. On the other end of the field, Osasuna had eight shots on goal, but only two of them were on target.

The Real Madrid backline has demonstrated a great deal of solidity recently, as evidenced by their most recent results. Real Madrid has played well defensively, as evidenced by the fact that just four goals have been scored against them in the last six matches they have participated in. 

Shakhtar Donetsk WWWWDW

The previous game that Shakhtar Donetsk played was a win for them in the Premier League; they defeated Metalist Kharkiv by a score of 1-6. They come into this game with that momentum.

Shakhtar Donetsk has scored 15 goals in their last six meetings with their opponents. On each of those occasions, Shakhtar Donetsk have also been successful in scoring a goal. In the course of those matches, they have allowed four opponents to score into their own net.

Injured and suspended

Real Madrid: (Thibaut Courtois)

Shakhtar Donetsk: (Viktor Kornienko)

Real Madrid vs Shakhtar Donetsk Predicted XI

Real Madrid Predicted XI: Lunin, Carvajal, Militao, Ruediger, Mendy, Valverde, Tchouameni, Kroos, Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius Junior.

Shakhtar Donetsk Predicted XI: Trubin, Taylor, Bondar, Matviyenko, Konoplia, Stepanenko, Zubkov, Bondarenko, Sudakov, Mudryk, Sikan.

Prediction

Against this Real Madrid team, we believe that Shakhtar Donetsk should be able to find the back of the net. However, we do not believe that this will be the maximum number of goals that Shakhtar Donetsk will allow to be scored against them.

We anticipate a very close contest that will end with Real Madrid holding a 3-1 lead at the final whistle. We anticipate there to be very little difference between the two.

Manchester City vs FC Copenhagen | Champions League (05.10.2022, 19:00)

Guardiola’s super Manchester City challenges struggling Copenhagen to continue its run for first place in Group G of the Champions League. The Citizens are first with six points plus three over Borussia Dortmund, while the Danes are currently third with only one draw in two games. All eyes are on Haaland, a Norwegian phenomenon who has 17 goals in ten season matches and is coming off a hat trick in the Manchester derby, his third hat trick since arriving in England in the summer. 

Form Guide

Manchester City WDWWWW

After their most recent victory, a 6-3 victory against Manchester United in the Premier League, Manchester City is looking to add another victory to their resume.

During that match, Manchester City held 54% of the control of the ball and had 22 shots on goal, with 10 of those shots hitting the target. Manchester United took twelve shots; however, only eight of them were on target.

Manchester City have not experienced any difficulties when it comes to scoring, as they have found the back of the net in each and every one of their most recent six games that they have played.

During that time span, they have accumulated 22 claims while making only five concessions.

FC Copenhagen WLLDLW

FC Copenhagen will come into this encounter on the heels of a victory over AGF Aarhus in their most recent Superliga match, which they won 1-0.

During that game, FC Copenhagen held possession for 58% of the time and had 12 shots on goal, with 6 of them finding the back of the net. The opposing team, AGF Aarhus, had eight shots on goal, but only one of them was successful in hitting the target.

Over the course of their last six matches, the forward players for FC Copenhagen have had trouble scoring goals, as evidenced by their pitiful return of just 4 goals. During those contests, FCK has also been on the receiving end of seven goals scored against them. 

Injured and suspended

Manchester City: (Aymeric Laporte).

FC Copenhagen: (Zeca, Akinkunmi Amoo).

Manchester City vs FC Copenhagen Predicted XI

Manchester City Predicted XI: Ederson, Cancelo, Akanji, Dias, Gomez, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Silva, Mahrez, Haaland, Foden.

FC Copenhagen Predicted XI: Ryan, Kristensen, Vavro, Khocholava, Diks, Falk, Lerager, Stamenic, Claesson, Cornelius, Daramy.

Prediction

We think Manchester City has the ability to keep control of the game for long periods of time and should be able to take advantage of some of the chances they create.

However, FC Copenhagen will have a difficult time finding the back of the net, so we don’t believe that it is very likely that they will be able to get on the scoresheet here as well.

Because of this, we think Manchester City will win this game by a score of 3-1. 

Juventus vs Maccabi Haifa | Champions League (05.10.2022, 19:00)

Juve host Maccabi Haifa at Allianz Stadium in the third round of the Champions League, group H. The Bianconeri must win at all costs because after two defeats in the first two games against PSG and Benfica, they cannot afford any further missteps in Europe. While in the league, in the last round against Bologna, they returned to winning after more than a month, the last time on August 31 against Spezia. Kostic, Vlahovic, and Milik scored against Bologna in a 3-0 final without history, but it is the only victory in the last 6 games played. The Bianconeri’s crisis has not yet been resolved amid complaints from fans, and Allegri is in the crosshairs of critics, at risk of being sacked after the defeat against Monza before the break. Now his position is less shaky, but a response is also needed in the Champions League; the Round of 16 is the minimum goal of the season, but now they are quite far away.

Juve and Maccabi are at the bottom of the standings with zero points, while PSG and Benfica share the first place with six points each. Maccabi is back from a 2-0 league win against Maccabi Tel Aviv and has 3 wins and 3 losses in their last 6 games. Bakhar’s side tops the Israeli league table with 15 points after 6 games and a large lead over Hapoel Jerusalem in second place. Allegri can rely on a fully recovered Vlahovic, who scored twice in the last two games between Serbia and Juventus. While Bakhar beat Maccabi Tel Aviv thanks to David Dean’s brace in the last 6 minutes of the game.

Form Guide

Juventus DLDLLW

Following their triumph in Serie A over Bologna by a score of 3-0, Juventus will be looking for a similar outcome when they take on Napoli.

During that match, Juventus held 48% of the possession and had 17 shots on goal, with 6 of them finding the back of the net. Bologna, who they were playing, had nine shots on goal, but just one was on target.

In recent years, it has been exceedingly unusual for Juventus to avoid conceding any goals while playing. In fact, Juventus has let opponents score in 5 of their past 6 matches, totaling 8 goals conceded in the process. The only thing left to do is watch and see whether that pattern can carry over into the next game we play.

Maccabi Haifa WLWLLW

Maccabi Haifa comes into this game on the heels of a victory in their most recent Ligat HaAl match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, which they won 2-0.

The numbers speak for themselves, and they show that Maccabi Haifa’s opponents have scored at least one goal against them in five of their last six matches combined, for ten goals scored against them. Maccabi Haifa have obviously been having some difficulties on the defensive end.Over the course of their last six matches, the forward players for FC Copenhagen have had trouble scoring goals, as evidenced by their pitiful return of just 4 goals. During those contests, FCK has also been on the receiving end of seven goals scored against them. 

Injured and suspended

Juventus: (Federico Chiesa, Paul Pogba).

Maccabi Haifa: (Mahmoud Jaber, Suf Podgoreanu).

Juventus vs Maccabi Haifa Predicted XI

Juventus Predicted XI: Szczesny, Bremer, Bonucci, Danilo, Cuadrado, Kostic, Locatelli, Paredes, Rabiot, Vlahovic, Milik.

Maccabi Haifa Predicted XI: Cohen, Sundgren, Batubinsika, Goldberg, Haziza, Cornud, Chery, Lavi, Abu Fani, Pierrot, David.

Prediction

It appears as though Juventus has the potential to win this match, and the Maccabi Haifa team might have a difficult time scoring goals against them. 

We believe that Juventus will emerge victorious in this encounter with a score of 2-0 after it is all said and done.

Benfica vs PSG | Champions League (05.10.2022, 19:00)

Benfica host Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday for the third day of Champions League Group H. The two formations, both leading with 6 points, are in good positions. In fact, the Portuguese and the French approach the competition with an incredible score: only victories in the season and a draw that are also worth first place in their respective championships. Galtier’s new PSG is no longer just a dream team, but a real team; Benfica have an important project behind them and despite the excellent sales, they continue to grow year after year.

Form Guide

Benfica WWWWWD

Benfica prepared for this match after their previous Premier League match against Vitória Guimares ended in a scoreless draw.

During that encounter, Benfica had possession of the ball for 66% of the game and had six shots on goal, with only one of them being on target. There were six shots on goal taken by Vitória Guimares, but just one was on target.

Their more recent scorelines shed light on the fact that the Benfica backline has showed a great deal of solidity, which has been demonstrated by the team. Benfica’s defense has been strong, as evidenced by the low number of goals that have been scored against them over the course of their past six matches: only two.

Paris Saint-Germain WWWWWW

PSG’s most recent game was a 2-1 win in Ligue 1 over Nice, and they will bring that momentum into this match.

During that match, Paris Saint-Germain had 57 percent control of the ball and 12 shots on goal, with four of those shots finding the target. Four shots were taken on goal by Nice, but only one of them was successful.

The Paris Saint-Germain defense has been playing exceptionally well of late, as seen by the fact that the team has only conceded three goals in their last six matches taken as a whole. During that span, their forwards have been responsible for 12 goals.

Injured and suspended

Benfica: (Lucas Veríssimo, João Victor).

Paris Saint-Germain: (Timothée Pembélé, Presnel Kimpembe).

Benfica vs PSG Predicted XI

Benfica Predicted XI: Vlachodimos, Bah, Otamendi, Silva, Grimaldo, Luis, Fernandez, Neres, Silva, Mario, Ramos.

Paris Saint-Germain Predicted XI: Donnarumma, Ramos, Marquinhos, Pereira, Hakimi, Verratti, Vitinha, Mendes, Messi, Mbappe, Neymar.

Prediction

We believe that Benfica have it in them to score a goal against this Paris Saint-Germain lineup; however, we also believe that scoring just one goal is not likely to be enough for them to earn the result that they are looking for.

As a result, we anticipate that it will be a close game, with a 2-2 draw at the end of the match.

Omonia Nicosia vs Manchester United | Europa League (06.10.2022, 18:45)

The “Red Devils” have “overstretched” the derby with the City beyond what the result says (6-3), being literally “shot” up to 6-1. Ten Hag’s team will therefore have to “lick the wounds” beyond what the Europa League match will bring, obviously assuming it is a victory, which is clearly what is to be expected. Otherwise, it would be a second consecutive heavy slap that would bring the whole environment into question, which instead, lately, seems to have recovered after the negative start. Looking at their opponents, the Omonia Nicosia that will face United are recovering after a difficult moment, which also coincided with the two defeats in the first two games of the group against Sheriff and Real Sociedad.

The “keystone” therefore seems to be all or almost all in the motivations and intensity that United will try to put into this match, which should be emphasized, for Manchester is very important for the passage of the round, having already lost to Real Sociedad by 0-1. This factor could be decisive in seeing United, if not convincingly, at least win the Europa League: the Europa League goal is unquestionably prestigious, and the English team, despite its fluctuating fortunes, remains one of the main contenders for the trophy. 

Form Guide

Omonia Nicosia WLLLWW

Following their victory in the First Division against Doxa Katokopia, Omonia Nicosia are looking to add another victory to their resume.

In recent times, matches involving Omonia Nicosia have frequently been exciting affairs, with high scoring becoming a genuine feature of these contests. Over the course of their previous six matches, 20 goals have been scored by both teams (which works out to an average of 3.33 goals per match), with Omonia Nicosia being responsible for 11 of the goals scored.

Manchester United WWWLWL

After suffering a setback in the previous Premier League game against Manchester City, Manchester United will be looking to make a comeback here with the hope of turning things around.

During that game, Manchester United held 46% of the possession and had 12 shots on goal, with 8 of those shots hitting the target. There were 22 shots on goal taken by Manchester City, with 10 of them being on target.

The Manchester United team managed by Erik ten Hag has seen a total of ten of their shots on goal result in goals during the course of their most recent six matches. During the same period, they have been penalized for eight goals scored against them.

Injured and suspended

Omonia Nicosia: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns

Manchester United: (Anthony Martial).

Omonia Nicosia vs Manchester United Predicted XI

Omonia Nicosia Predicted XI: Fabiano, Kitsos, Psaltis, Yuste, Miletic, Bachirou, Panagiotou, Cassama, Loizou.

Manchester United Predicted XI: Dubravka, Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Fred, Casemiro, Fernandes, Antony, Cristiano Ronaldo, Elanga.

Prediction

When we look at these two teams, we think Omonia Nicosia should have enough chances to break through Manchester United’s defense. However, we also think that even one goal might not be enough to prevent a loss.

Our prediction is that Manchester United will come out on top with a score of 1-3 after the match is over. We anticipate there to be very little difference between the two.

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Predictions 30.09-02.10.2022

Football

Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga (30.09.2022, 18:30)

Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen face off to give criticism a kick. Both teams shine in Europe but struggle in the Bundesliga. The Bavarians haven’t won in four matches, with three draws and the last defeat against Hamburg. a roadmap that brought them back to fifth place, five points behind the leaders, Union Berlin.

The first part of the season with Bayer is also difficult, as they have only won five points to date and are in full battle to avoid relegation. In the last few matches, the Asperines have never won, drawing with Werder Bremen and Herta Berlin and losing against Freiburg.

Form Guide

Bayern Munich WDWDWL

After suffering a 1-0 defeat against Augsburg in their most recent Bundesliga match, Bayern Munich will be looking to get back on the winning track.

During that match, Bayern Munich held control of the ball for 76% of the game and had 19 shots on goal, with 6 of those shots finding the target. Augsburg, the team they were playing against, had 11 shots on goal, with 4 of them finding the target.

The most recent results of these teams shed light on the fact that the Bayern Munich defense does not have a lot of room for improvement. Because Bayern Munich have been so good at keeping things tight at the back, the total number of goals that have been scored against them in their previous six matches is just four.

Bayer Leverkusen WLLDWD

The most recent encounter that Bayer Leverkusen played in was a Bundesliga match against Werder Bremen, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

During that match, Bayer Leverkusen had 54% of the control of the ball and 19 shots on goal, with 7 of those shots being on target. Werder Bremen attempted 19 shots on goal, 7 of which were successful.

Bayer Leverkusen, led by Gerardo Seoane, have found the back of the net a combined 10 times over the course of their most recent six matches. In those games, they have lost by a total of 7 goals, which is how many they have given up. 

Injured and suspended

Bayern Munich: (Kingsley Coman, Lucas Hernández).

Bayer Leverkusen: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen Predicted XI

Bayern Munich Predicted XI: Neuer; Pavard, De Ligt, Upamecano, Davies; Kimmich, Goretzka; Sane, Musiala, Gnabry; Mane.

Bayer Leverkusen Predicted XI: Hradecky; Kossounou, Tah, Tapsoba; Frimpong, Andrich, Demirbay, Bakker; Hudson-Odoi, Diaby; Schick.

Prediction

We think Bayern Munich will be able to get a good number of scoring chances and shots on goal in this game, which they should be able to do.

On the other hand, Bayer Leverkusen may have trouble finding the back of the net, despite the fact that we believe it is likely that they will, at times, also be dangerous.

So, we think that Bayern Munich will be able to keep their commanding 3–1 lead until the referee blows the final whistle. 

Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League (01.10.2022, 11:30)

North London Derby at the Emirates Stadium, where Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal face Tottenham Hotspur, coached by Antonio Conte, on the ninth day of the Premier League. A challenge worthy of the top of the table, given that the Gunners lead the league with 18 points and Spurs and Manchester City are separated by only one length.

Before the break Arsenal went to conquer the Brentford field for 0-3 with goals from William Saliba, Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira, while Tottenham won at home with a 6-2 tennis match against Leicester City in which after the goals from Harry Kane, Eric Dier and Rodrigo Bentancur came the hat-trick from Son Heung-Min.

Form Guide

Arsenal WWWLWW

Fans of Arsenal will be hoping for a result similar to their team’s most recent Premier League game, which was a 3-0 victory against Brentford.

Arsenal controlled 64% of the game’s possession and had 13 shots on goal, with 7 of them finding their mark. On the other hand, Brentford had five shots on goal, with two of them actually hitting the target.

There has been an average of at least three goals scored per game in each of the last six contests that Arsenal has taken part in. During this time frame, Arsenal’s opponents scored six goals, while the Gunners themselves racked up thirteen.

Tottenham Hotspur WDWWLW

In their most recent outing, Tottenham Hotspur prevailed against Leicester City by a score of 6-2 in the Premier League.

During that game, Tottenham Hotspur held a 44 percent possession advantage and had 16 shots on goal, 11 of which were on target. On the other hand, Leicester City had 19 shots on goal, with 7 of them actually hitting the target. 

A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Tottenham Hotspur team managed by Antonio Conte throughout the course of their most recent set of matches. During the same time frame, they have been responsible for a total of 6 goals that have been scored against them.

Prior to this match, Tottenham Hotspur had not prevailed against Arsenal when playing the Gunners away from their own stadium in any of the previous 11 matches played in the league. A very awful streak of luck.

Injured and suspended

Arsenal: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Tottenham Hotspur: (Lucas Moura).

Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI

Arsenal Predicted XI: Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Partey, Xhaka, Odegaard; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI: Forster, Sánchez, Dier, Lenglet, Emerson, Højbjerg, Bentancur, Sessegnon, Kulusevski, Richarlison, Kane.

 

Prediction

Against this Arsenal squad, we get the impression that Tottenham Hotspur should have a sufficient number of opportunities to hit the back of the net. The two teams are giving away goals and entertainment, respectively, with the third and second attacks of the tournament. Our prediction is that the game will end in a 1-1 tie.

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea | Premier League (01.10.2022, 14:00)

Crystal Palace started the season very discreetly and occupies a modest sixteenth place with just 6 points added, being just 2 above the waterline and in a somewhat uncomfortable position. Interestingly, Chelsea has yet to demonstrate its true worth, despite the fact that they were European champions just a year and four months ago! The Blues are seventh in the league table with 10 points, already eight points behind leaders Arsenal, despite having played one fewer game.   

Form Guide

Crystal Palace DWWLDD

After their match against Newcastle United in the Premier League ended in a scoreless draw, Crystal Palace will participate in this game.

During that game, Crystal Palace held a 48% possession advantage and had 19 shots on goal, with 9 of them landing in the target area. On the other hand, Newcastle United had 23 shots on goal, with only six of them actually hitting the target.

In their past six matches, the Crystal Palace team coached by Patrick Vieira has found the back of the net an aggregate of nine times. Seven goals have been scored against them in that span of time, according to the scoreboard. 

Chelsea LWLWLD

In their most recent match, which was for the Champions League, Chelsea and Red Bull Salzburg played to a 1-1 draw.

During that match, Chelsea held 72% of the possession and had 17 shots on goal, with only 4 of those shots hitting the target. Raheem Sterling was the lone player on the Chelsea team to score (in the 48th minute). Red Bull Salzburg had a total of four shots on goal, three of which were on target.

The statistics tell the tale, and they show that Chelsea’s opponents have scored goals against them in 6 of their previous 6 matches, for a total of 9 goals scored against them. When it comes to defense, Chelsea has been everything but flawless.    

Injured and suspended

Crystal Palace: (Jack Butland, Nathan Ferguson)

Chelsea: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Predicted XI

Crystal Palace Predicted XI: Mitchell, Guehi, Andersen, Ward, Schlupp, Eze, Doucoure, Zaha, Olise, Mateta.

Chelsea Predicted XI: Mendy; Silva, Koulibaly, Fofana; Cucurella, Reece James, Jorginho, Kovacic, Sterling, Mount, Aubameyang

Prediction

We get the impression that Crystal Palace will have a difficult time putting one past this Chelsea team, who we anticipate will come out on top. They may very well have a task on their hands.

Taking all of this into account, we think it will be a very close match, with Chelsea coming out on top with a score of 0-1 at the end. 

Liverpool vs Brighton| Premier League (01.10.2022, 14:00)

Both teams’ contests from the previous round had to be postponed, and Liverpool is serving as the host for this one. Both Brighton and Liverpool have gotten off to strong starts to the new season; Brighton is now in fourth position with 13 points, and Liverpool is in eighth place with nine points. This is not Liverpool’s year to shine; they have the worst defense in the top 10 and, with the exception of their massive victory against Bournemouth, they haven’t really done much in attack either.

On the other side, Brighton is flourishing, and the city is optimistic about how it might begin the post-Graham Potter period on a positive note. The Italian Roberto de Zerbi has taken over as the team’s manager, and he will be trying to carry on the positive job that Potter began. The squad has won four of their previous five matches, and in three of those five matches, they have scored two or more goals.

Form Guide

Liverpool LWWDLW

Following their most recent victory, a 2-1 victory against Ajax in the Champions League, Liverpool is looking to add another victory to their resume.

During that match, Liverpool held control of the ball for 57% of the time and had 23 shots on goal, with 9 of them landing in the target area. Not a single one of Ajax’s three attempts on goal was really on target.

In recent times, matches involving Liverpool have been characterized by their high level of excitement, with high scores being the norm rather than the exception. There have been a grand total of 23 goals scored by both teams combined during the course of their most recent half dozen games (which works out to an average of 3.83 goals per game), with 15 of these goals coming from Liverpool. 

Brighton DWWWLW

In their most recent play, Brighton defeated Leicester City by a score of 5-2 to earn a win in the Premier League.

During that match, Brighton & Hove Albion had 54% of the control of the ball and 23 shots on goal, with 11 of those shots finding the target. There were a total of six shots on goal taken by Leicester City, of which four were on target.

The defensive unit for Brighton & Hove Albion has put together a string of extremely good performances, which has resulted in the number of goals they’ve allowed to drop to just four over the course of their most recent six matches combined. During the same time period, they have scored a total of 12 goals for themselves. 

Injured and suspended

Liverpool: (Fábio Carvalho, Naby Keïta, Curtis Jones, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain).

Brighton: (Adam Lallana, Jakub Moder).

Liverpool vs Brighton Predicted XI

Liverpool Predicted XI: Alisson; Tsimikas, Van Dijk, Konate, Alexander-Arnold; Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Diaz, Jota, Salah.

Brighton Predicted XI: Sanchez; Webster, Dunk, Veltman; Trossard, Caicedo, Mac Allister, March; Lallana, Grob; Welbeck.

Prediction

We tend to believe that Liverpool is capable of producing a respectable amount of scoring opportunities and shots on goal, as they should be able to do so.

On the other hand, Brighton will have a difficult time scoring a goal of their own in this match.

We think that after 90 minutes, Liverpool will have won easily by a score of 2-0.  

Inter Milan vs Roma | Serie A (01.10.2022, 16:00)

Inter and Roma will compete for a higher ranking in a match at Milan’s Giuseppe Meazza Stadium. The eighth day of Serie A comes after the break and a few days before the European matches, respectively in the Champions League and the Europa League. Inter, and especially their coach Simone Inzaghi, remain under observation in light of the 3-1 loss collected at Udinese in the last round when the Nerazzurri were unable to defend the initial advantage signed by Nicolò Barella.

The last match for José Mourinho’s Roma also ended in defeat, 0-1, at home against league leaders Atalanta.  

Form Guide

Inter Milan WLLWWL

Inter Milan will want to do better than their last game, which was a 3-1 loss to Udinese in Serie A.

During that match, Inter Milan had 56% control of the ball and 14 shots on goal, with just three of those shots finding the back of the net. Udinese had a total of 20 shots on goal, with just 6 of them being on target.

Inter Milan, led by Simone Inzaghi, have found the back of the net a combined nine times in their most recent six matches. At the opposite end of the field, they have been penalized nine times for giving up goals over that time period.  

Roma WLLWWL

Following Roma’s loss in their previous Serie A match against Atalanta, the home team will be hoping for a different outcome in this contest.

During that match, Roma held 56% of the possession and had 21 shots on goal, with 5 of them finding the back of the net. On the other hand, Atalanta had four shots on goal, just one of which was successful in hitting the target.

There have been at least three goals scored in each of Roma’s previous six matches. During that time, the average number of goals scored per game was 2.83, while Roma scored an average of 1.5 goals per game.

Ahead of this match, Roma haven’t beaten Inter Milan away from home in any of the previous five league matches they’ve played against them in the league. They had not been traveling very well at all in recent times.

Injured and suspended

Inter Milan: (Alex Cordaz, Marcelo Brozovic, Hakan Calhanoglu, Romelu Lukaku).

Roma: (Lorenzo Pellegrini, Georginio Wijnaldum, Rick Karsdorp).

Inter Milan vs Roma Predicted XI

Inter Milan Predicted XI: Handanavić; de Vrij, Bastoni, Škriniar; Dimarco, Gagliardini, Mkhitaryan, Barella, Dumfries; Džeko; Martinez.

Roma Predicted XI: Patricio; Smalling, Ibañez, Mancini; Spinazzola, Cristante, Matić, Çelik; Dybala, Zaniolo; Abraham.

Prediction

In our opinion, it would be beneficial for Roma to score a goal against this Inter Milan club, as it is possible that Inter Milan will be able to score and take the lead.

We anticipate a very close match, with Inter emerging victorious by a score of 3-1 once it is all said and done.

Sevilla vs Atlético Madrid | La Liga (01.10.2022, 16:30)

Lopetegui’s position at the helm of Sevilla continues to generate debate. The Andalusian team earned a point in their previous match against Villarreal, an a priori positive point against a strong opponent, but Sevilla’s poor start is very concerning. Sevilla are only one point above relegation, and to top it all off, they play Atlético de Madrid on Saturday. The Colchoneros occupy seventh place with ten points. On the last day, they lost 1-2 at home in the Great Derby of the Capital against Real Madrid.

Form Guide

Sevilla LLLWDD

In the last round of La Liga, Sevilla played Villarreal to a 1-1 tie, so they will be playing in this match.

During that game, Sevilla held 54% of the possession and had 12 shots on goal, with just one of them being on target. Villarreal, the team they were playing against, had 17 shots on goal, seven of which were on target.

Sevilla has struggled to keep a clean sheet in recent matches far too frequently. The fact that Sevilla have failed to keep their opponents from scoring in 5 of their last 6 matches, allowing a total of 12 goals to be scored against them as a result, will be a cause for concern for them.   

Atlético Madrid WDWWLL

Atlético Madrid will be looking to make a comeback after suffering a loss to Real Madrid in their most recent La Liga tournament match, and they will be aiming to do so here.

During that game, Atlético Madrid had 53% control of the ball and 12 shots on goal, with 5 of those shots hitting the target. Real Madrid had a total of six shots on goal, three of which were successful. 

Atletico Madrid have allowed opponents to score in 5 of their previous 6 matches, for a total of 7 goals scored against them in those contests. At the back, it appears like Atlético Madrid have a bit of a weak spot in their defense. 

Injured and suspended

Sevilla: (Tecatito).

Atlético Madrid: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Sevilla vs Atlético Madrid Predicted XI

Sevilla Predicted XI: Bounou, Carmona, Gudelj, Salas, Acuña, Jordán, Fernando, Lamela, Isco, Gomez, En-Nesyri.

Atlético Madrid Predicted XI: Oblak, Llorente, Savic, Witsel, Mandava, Carrasco, De Paul, Koke, Kondogbia, Morata, Félix.

Prediction

Taking into consideration these two teams, we believe that Atlético Madrid will undoubtedly be able to break down this Sevilla side.

We anticipate a close contest that will end with Atlético Madrid emerging victorious by a score of 0-2 at the conclusion of the game.

Mallorca vs Barcelona | La Liga (01.10.2022, 19:00)

Barcelona visit Mallorca to continue the run-up to Real Madrid. The Blaugrana are undefeated in the league and are returning from five straight La Liga victories against Elche, Cadiz, Sevilla, Valladolid, and Real Sociedad. With Lewandowski in great form, the Catalans are therefore only two points behind Ancelotti’s merengue.

Mallorca will face Xavi’s perfect team after beating Almeria 1-0 and losing to Real 4-1. The Mallorys are tenth in the standings with 8 points and obviously start as underdogs for the victory of the challenge despite playing at home.

Form Guide

Mallorca DLWDLW

After winning their previous match in La Liga by a score of 1-0 against UD Almera, Mallorca will be looking for a similar outcome this time around.

During that match, Mallorca held 45% of the possession and had 5 shots on goal, with 2 of them finding the target. Almera had nine shots on goal, but only three were on target.

The team coached by Javier Aguirre, Mallorca, has found the back of the net six times over the course of their most recent six matches, which works out to an average of one goal scored per game.  

Barcelona WWWWLW

Barcelona will be coming into this encounter on the heels of a victory in their most recent La Liga match, in which they defeated Elche CF by a score of 3-0.

During that encounter, Barcelona had 77% control of the ball and 25 shots on goal, with 9 of them finding the back of the net. On the other hand, Elche had one shot on goal, and it was successful with one of those attempts.

The Barcelona defense unit has put together a string of strong performances, as a result of which they have only given up three goals over the course of their most recent six matches combined. During that period, their own forwards have scored 19 goals for them.

Injured and suspended

Mallorca: (Amath Ndiaye)

Barcelona: (Frenkie de Jong, Memphis Depay, Héctor Bellerín, Jules Koundé, Ronald Araújo.

Mallorca vs Barcelona Predicted XI

Mallorca Predicted XI: Rajković, Maffeo, Valjent, Raíllo, Nastasic, Costa, Kang-in Lee, Battaglia, Ruiz, Sánchez, Muriqi.

Barcelona Predicted XI: ter Stegen, Roberto, Christensen, García, Balde, Gavi, Busquets, Pedri, Dembélé, Lewandowski, Raphinha.

Prediction

We get the impression that Mallorca is capable of scoring a goal when they go up against this Barcelona team; nevertheless, we also believe that a single goal may not be as many as the goals that Barcelona may allow.

Our prediction is that Barcelona will emerge victorious in the game by a score of 1-3 at the match’s conclusion.

Manchester City vs Manchester United | Premier League (02.10.2022, 13:00)

The most anticipated match of the European weekend is this: the two halves of Manchester face off at the Etihad. The City approaches the match, as it often happens, as a great favorite by virtue of the values on the pitch, the performances of this start of the season, and the self-esteem given by the results obtained and the technical continuity. In fact, despite some normal hesitation, the team won 17 points in 7 matches, but the remarkable figure is the goal difference: even 17, a multiplier of almost 2.5 per match.

Manchester United are finding the right way after the disappointments of the beginning of the season. The four victories in the Premier League testify to a path far from being at its peak, even if many obstacles will still be overcome. Ten Hag has a more and more tested eleven in its new version, but will have to deal with opponents who play by heart. Even if the Derby is history in itself, Manchester City have shown that they can handle the pressure very well.  

Form Guide

Manchester City WWDWWW

Following a 0-3 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League, Manchester City will be looking for more of the same after their most recent performance, which has given them confidence.

During that match, Manchester City held 59% of the possession and had 16 shots on goal, with 7 of them finding the target. On the opposite end of the field, Wolverhampton Wanderers had six shots on goal, with only one of them being successful. Manchester City has not had any trouble scoring in their last six games, as they have been able to put the ball in the back of the net in every single one.

During that span of time, they have scored a total of 20 goals while allowing only four to be scored against them. To this point, Manchester City have not suffered a defeat at the hands of Manchester United in any of their previous two matches played in the Premier League. 

Manchester United WWWWLW

Manchester United enters this match on the heels of a victory in the Europa League against Sheriff Tiraspol by a score of 0-2; the victory put them in first place.

During that game, Manchester United held possession for 68% of the time and had 8 shots on goal, with 4 of those shots finding the target. Sheriff Tiraspol had 11 shots on goal, but only two of them were successful in hitting the target.

Manchester United’s defense has put together a string of excellent performances, resulting in the number of goals conceded dropping to three over the course of their last six games. During the same period, their forwards have accounted for 9 goals.

Injured and suspended

Manchester City: (Aymeric Laporte).

Manchester United: (Anthony Martial).

Manchester City vs Manchester United Predicted XI

Manchester City Predicted XI: Ederson, Cancelo, Akanji, Dias, Walker, De Bruyne, Rodri, Grealish, Silva, Haaland, Foden.

Manchester United Predicted XI: De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Martínez, Malacia, McTominay, Eriksen, Matheus dos, Fernandes, Sancho, Ronaldo.

Prediction

Taking into consideration these two squads, we believe that Manchester United have the ability to score against this Manchester City side.

We expect a close game with a score of 2-2 at the end of the contest as our prediction.

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Predictions 26-29.09.2022

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Hungary vs Italy | Nations League (26.09.2022, 18:45)

It is the moment of truth for the Nations League Group 3. Hungary and Italy on Monday compete to access to the finals of the tournament. The Magyars are first with ten points, the Azzurri are second with eight points, and both have the obligation to achieve first place.

Mancini has found a combative national team after the debacle of the World Cup qualifiers and hopes to achieve an important result to start the new cycle that will have to lead the selection to the next European Championships in 2024 and, above all, to qualify for the World Cup after the failures of the last two editions of the qualifiers.  

Form Guide

Hungary LWWLDW

Fans of Hungary will be hoping for a result similar to their previous Nations League game, which was a victory over Germany by a score of 1-0.

During that game, Hungary had 27% possession of the ball and 7 shots on goal, with just 3 of those shots hitting the target. Ádám Szalai scored Hungary’s only goal in the seventeenth minute. The team that they were competing against, Germany, had ten shots on goal, with three of them actually hitting the target.

The most recent findings demonstrate that the Hungary defensive unit has shown a great deal of resiliency. Because Hungary has been so strong defensively, the number of goals that have been scored against them over the course of their most recent six matches stands at 4. 

Italy WLDWDL

Italy comes into this match on the heels of a Nations League victory, having defeated England by a score of 1-0 in their most recent match.

During that match, Italy held 44 percent of the possession and had 10 shots on goal, with three of them finding their mark. Giacomo Raspadori was the lone player to score for Italy, and his goal came in the 68th minute. Their competitors from England had a total of 14 shots on goal, only four of which were on target.

In the previous six games that Italy has participated in, there have been a total of 20 goals scored, which works out to an average of 3.33 goals scored each contest. This demonstrates their hunger for action-packed contests. There have been 12 of these goals scored by opposing teams.     

Injured and suspended

Hungary: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Italy: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Hungary vs Italy Predicted XI

Hungary Predicted XI: Gulacsi, Lang, Orban, Szalai, Fiola, Kerkez, Schafer, Gazdag, Nagy, Szoboszlai, Szalai.

Italy Predicted XI: Donnarumma, Toloi, Bonucci, Bastoni, Di Lorenzo, Dimarco, Barella, Jorginho, Frattesi, Raspadori, Immobile.  

Prediction

The home team needs two out of three results to reach the final, while the Azzurri can only win. In addition, the hosts have an iron defense and therefore will play a very careful game, leaving little space and slowing down the pace. It is likely that the challenge can be decided in a single episode.

We have a hunch that Italy’s current lineup, which we believe should have a little edge over Hungary’s current team, will make it difficult for Hungary to find the back of the net.

As a result, we anticipate a game that will be extremely close throughout its entirety, with Italy emerging victorious with a score of 0-1 at the match’s conclusion.

England vs Germany | Nations League (26.09.2022, 18:45)

England and Germany compete against each other on Monday, September 26 on the sixth day of the Nations League with no more goals to achieve. After losing to Italy, England is mathematically relegated to League B. The Germans, on the other hand, are no longer in the race for first place because their six points are not enough to catch or pass Hungary, which is in first place with 10 points.

It was a huge disappointment for both of them, who now challenge each other to begin to understand what went wrong in a very delicate moment of the season; in fact, the World Cup will start in two months and no mistakes will be admitted.

Form Guide

England WLDDLL

After suffering a 1-0 defeat to Italy in their previous Nations League match, England will be hoping for a better showing after their performance.

During that match, England held 56% of the possession and had 14 shots on goal, with 4 of them finding their mark. Italy had ten shots on goal, with three of them actually hitting the target. Giacomo Raspadori scored the only goal for Italy in the 68th minute. 

Germany DDDDWL

Germany and its fans will be hoping for a better outcome this time around after suffering a loss to Hungary in action during the Nations League the last time they faced off against one another.

In that game, Germany held possession for 73% of the time and had 10 shots on goal, with 3 of them finding the target. Hungary had seven shots on goal, of which three were on target. Ádám Szalai scored a goal for Hungary in the seventeenth minute.

In the run-up to this meeting, Germany has been dangerous moving forward, as seen by the fact that they have scored 9 goals in their previous 6 matches. But Germany has also had trouble keeping goals out, as shown by the fact that they have given up goals in six of the above games.  

Injured and suspended

England: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns

Germany: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns

England vs Germany Predicted XI

England Predicted XI: Ramsdale, Stones, Tomori, Maguire, Trippier, Chilwell, Rice, Bellingham, Mount, Sterling, Kane.

Germany Predicted XI: ter Stegen, Hofmann, Suele, Schlotterbeck, Raum, Kimmich, Gundogan, Musiala, Mueller, Sane, Havertz.

Prediction

We believe that it will be difficult for Germany to score against this England squad, who we believe should be able to score a goal themselves and come out on top.

Because of this, our prediction is that England will emerge victorious in a close match by a score of 1-0 after the first ninety minutes.

Romania vs Bosnia | Nations League (22.09.2022, 18:45)

Bosnia has already won the first place in the standings of Group 3 of League B, but there is still one game to play. It is a classic head-to-tail, as Romania is at the bottom of the group. Yet the chances are good for the hosts, perhaps focusing on the lack of motivation of the guests, who will certainly experiment and give space to the second lines.

In any case, the Bosnians have made an excellent run so far, being still unbeaten and having taken first place in the standings with one round to spare. Montenegro, currently second and chased by Finland, could not do anything.

Form Guide

Romania DLLWLD

Romania will play in this match because their Nations League game against Finland ended in a 1-1 tie, which means they have to play.

During that game, Romania held a 52% possession advantage and had 16 shots on goal, with 6 of them finding the target. Florin Tănase was the lone player to record a point for Romania (in the 52nd minute). On the other hand, Finland had seven shots on goal, with only two of them really hitting the target. The goal was scored by Finland’s Teemu Pukki in the twelfth minute.

Recently, Romania has not maximized the potential of its opportunities. Over the course of their last six matches, they have scored just four goals against the opponents that they have faced as the opposing team. During those matches, Romania has also been on the receiving end of a total of 9 goals that have been scored against them. 

Bosnia WDWDWW

Bosnia’s last game was in the UEFA Nations League, where they beat Montenegro 1-0.

During that match, Bosnia held 54% of the possession and had 13 shots on goal, with just 3 of them hitting the target. Ermedin Demirović, the only player to do so, scored the lone goal for Bosnia at the 45-minute mark. Five shots were taken by Montenegro, with two of them being on target.

In five of Bosnia’s most recent six matches against other teams, the total number of goals scored by both Bosnia and those teams’ opponents was quite low. 

Injured and suspended

Romania: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Bosnia: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Romania vs Bosnia Predicted XI

Romania Predicted XI: Radu, Ratiu, Rus, Nedelcearu, Bancu, Marin, Baluta, Tanase, Man, Alibec, Sorescu.

Bosnia Predicted XI: Sehic, Dedic, Hadzikadunic, Sanicanin, Kolasinac, Besic, Hadziahmetovic, Stevanovic, Gojak, Demirovic, Prevljak.

Prediction

We get the impression that Bosnia will need to exert a great deal of pressure in order to have any chance of scoring against this Romanian team, which we believe will eventually score and take the lead.

Because of this, we think the game will be close the whole time, with Romania winning 1-0. 

Sweden vs Slovenia | Nations League (22.09.2022, 18:45)

Until recently, Sweden and Slovenia would have had a clear favorite and an announced result. But Sweden’s results over the past year have been far from good, and the disappointment of not making it to the World Cup has been added to by a Nations League that hasn’t brought many smiles.

Sweden has lost its last four games and seven of its last nine. The disappointment with Georgia a year ago started the team on a downward spiral that hasn’t stopped, and the team’s strong point, its defense, has failed in the last few games. Three goals conceded by the Norwegian neighbors, four in Serbia: Group B’s survival, however tenuous, is in jeopardy.

Slovenia, which lost the first leg with the Scandinavians, found a long-awaited success in Ljubljana. The selection is difficult to beat and has decent talent between midfield and defense, as well as obviously fielding captain Oblak, whose saves often make the difference.

Form Guide

Sweden LWLLLL

Sweden’s last Nations League game was a 4-1 loss to Serbia, so they will want to avoid a similar result here.

During that game, Sweden held 47% of the possession and had 10 shots on goal, with 4 of those shots finding the target. Viktor Claesson was the lone player to score for Sweden (at the 15-minute mark). 14 shots were taken on goal by Serbia, with 7 of them being on target. Aleksandar Mitrović scored for Serbia in the 18th, 45th, and 48th minutes, while Saša Lukić scored in the 70th minute.

Sweden has only sometimes failed to make a concession. Sweden will be worried about the fact that their defense has been broken in 5 of their last 6 games, leading to a total of 12 goals given up.  

Slovenia DLLDDW

In their most recent match in the Nations League, Slovenia defeated Norway by a score of 2-1. They will come into this match with that momentum.

During that match, Slovenia held a 42% possession advantage and had 9 shots on goal, with 4 of those shots hitting the target. On the opposite side of the field, Norway had 13 shots on goal, five of which were on target. Erling Haaland scored the goal for Norway in the 47th minute. 

Injured and suspended

Sweden: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Slovenia: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Sweden vs Slovenia Predicted XI

Sweden Predicted XI: Oblak; Karnicnik, Bijol, Mevlja, Brekalo, Sikosek; Zajc, Cerin, Kurtic; Sesko, Verbic.

Slovenia Predicted XI: Nyland; Ryerson, Strandberg, Ostigard, Bjorkan; Odegaard, Berge, Thorsby; Elyounoussi, Haaland, Sorloth.

Prediction

When we look at these two teams together, we think that Slovenia has a good chance of scoring a goal against this Sweden team, but we don’t think that will be enough to keep them from losing.

After 90 minutes of play, the result is a close 2-1 in favor of Sweden as the winner.

Norway vs Serbia | Nations League (27.09.2022, 18:45)

Oslo, Ullevaal Stadion: One of the most interesting matches of this Nations League round is played between Norway and Sweden, the two selections leading the Nations League B League Group 4. Even though Norway has already won the group, it will be hard for the Scandinavians to get into the European playoffs because they lost in Slovenia and Serbia beat Sweden at home.

Both count on a discreet eleven supported by an excellent midfielder each (Odegaard and Milinkovic-Savic) and by top-class forwards. Håland, while not yet decisive in the crucial matches of his national team, has already scored 21 goals in 22 appearances, an impressive figure when you consider that the average for the national team is usually lower than that in clubs (Ronaldo: 0.62 against 0.74 per game; Messi: 0.54 against 0.82). Serbia can count on the Vlahovic-Mitrovic duo. Even though the second player is from Fulham, he is more important on the national team. His recent hat-trick and the fact that he is doing well in the Premier League are both proof of this. 

Form Guide

Norway WWWDWL

Norway’s last Nations League game was against Slovenia, and they lost. They will be looking to get back on track with a better performance.

During that match, Norway held control of the ball for 58% of the time and had 13 shots on goal, with 5 of them finding the target. With 9 shots on goal, Slovenia only managed to get 4 of them on target.

In recent times, games played against Norway have consistently been entertaining contests, with high scores being the norm. Over the course of their most recent half-dozen head-to-head contests, a total of 21 goals have been scored for both teams combined (which works out to an average of 3.5 goals per game), 16 of which have been scored by Norway.  

Serbia WLLWWD

Serbia’s most recent encounter in the Nations League was a 4-1 victory against Sweden, and they will bring that momentum into this game with them.

During that game, Serbia held possession for 53% of the time and had 14 shots on goal, with 7 of them finding the target. On the other side of the field, Sweden had ten shots on goal, but only four of them were on target. The goal was scored by Viktor Claesson for Sweden in the 15th minute.

In the most recent six matches that Serbia have participated in, they have had eight of their shots on goal be successful. This results in an average of 1.33 goals scored per game for the Serbian side. 

Injured and suspended

Norway: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Serbia: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Norway vs Serbia Predicted XI

Norway Predicted XI: Nyland; Ryerson, Hanche-Olsen, Ostigard, Meling; Odegaard, Berge, Thorsby; Elyounoussi, Haaland, Sorloth.

Serbia Predicted XI: V. Milinkovic-Savic; Babic, Mitrovic, Masovic; Lazovic, Lukic, Ilic, Kostic; Djuricic, Tadic; Mitrovic.

Prediction

We believe that Serbia has what it takes to overcome this Norway team; yet, we do not anticipate that this will be enough to prevent them from losing.

Our prediction is that Norway will emerge victorious in a close match by a score of 2-1 when regulation and extra time are through. 

Switzerland vs Czech Republic | Nations League (27.09.2022, 18:45)

This last day of the League of Nations will be crucial for these two selections! Switzerland and the Czech Republic will be fighting to stay in the A Division of European competition. For the moment, Switzerland is in third place in its pool. They arrive with great ambitions! Switzerland has struggled to avoid conceding goals far too frequently in recent matches.

For its part, the Czech Republic will have to win to avoid the danger zone. At the bottom of the standings, the Czech Republic has not been performing very well.

Form Guide

Switzerland DLLLWW

After beating Spain in the Nations League, Switzerland will try to win again.

During that game, Switzerland held just 26% of the possession and had 8 shots on goal, with 4 of those shots hitting the target. Spain had a total of eight shots on goal, four of which were on target.

The fact of the matter is that Switzerland’s defense has been broken into in 5 of their last 6 matches, resulting in a total of 9 goals being conceded along the way.

Czech Republic DWDLLL

After suffering a loss in their previous match in the Nations League competition at the hands of Portugal, both the Czech Republic and its fans will be hoping for a different outcome in this contest.

During that match, the Czech Republic held 43 percent of the possession and had 11 shots on goal, with just two of them finding the target. The Portuguese had 16 shots on goal, but only five of them were on target.

The statistics don’t lie: opponents have scored at least one goal against the Czech Republic in each of their previous six matches, for a total of 12 goals scored by their rivals. 

Injured and suspended

Switzerland: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Czech Republic: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Switzerland vs Czech Republic Predicted XI

Switzerland Predicted XI: Sommer; Widmer, Elvedi, Schar, Rodriguez; Sow; Shaqiri, Freuler, Xhaka, Embolo, Vargas.

Czech Republic Predicted XI: Vaclik; Kudela, Zima, Jemelka; Zeleny; Cerny, Coufal, Sevcik, Soucek, Schick, Hlozek.

Prediction

In this match against this Switzerland team, we believe that the Czech Republic has a good chance of scoring a goal; but, we also believe that this goal probably won’t be enough to prevent a loss for the Czech Republic.

Our prediction for this match is that it will be a very close contest, with Switzerland emerging victorious by a score of 2-1 by the time it is through. 

Portugal vs Spain | Nations League (27.09.2022, 18:45)

In League A of the UEFA Nations League, the last group match of Group 2 is on the program with the top match between Portugal and Spain. If Spain wants to qualify for the semi-finals, it must take the full loot in Braga. Portugal is the group leader and is 2 points ahead of Spain with 10 points. Portugal booked 10 out of 15 points in its last 5 matches, each of which were matches for the Nations League. It lost at Switzerland (1-0) and went on to win against the Czech Republic (0-4) last Saturday.

Spain’s last five matches have also been dominated by the UEFA Nations League. Luis Enrique’s troops booked 8 out of 15. It drew against Portugal (1-1) and the Czech Republic (1-1), went on to win in Switzerland (0-1), defeated the Czech Republic (2-0) at home, but also lost at home to Switzerland (1-2), forcing it to give up its lead to Portugal.

Form Guide

Portugal WDWWLW

In the next Nations League match, Portugal will be hoping for a result similar to their 0-4 victory against the Czech Republic.

During that game, Portugal held possession for 57% of the time and had 16 shots on goal, with 5 of them finding the target. The Czech Republic, their rivals, had 11 shots on goal, but only two of them were on target.

Their most recent results show that the Portugal back line deserves a great deal of respect, which is something that should already be obvious. In their previous six matches, Portugal have allowed a total of just two goals to be scored against them, making them one of the most defensive teams in the competition.  

Spain WDDWWL

As a result of Spain’s defeat in their most recent Nations League match, which took place against Switzerland, the team will be looking to make amends in this contest.

During that encounter, Spain held 74% of the possession and had 8 shots on goal, with 4 of them finding their mark. On the opposite side of the field, Switzerland had eight shots on goal, four of which were on target. 

The Spain defenders have turned in a string of extremely good performances recently, which has led to a reduction in the number of goals that their team has let up over the course of their most recent six matches combined. During the same time period, their strikers have scored 11 of their team’s total goals. 

Injured and suspended

Portugal: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Spain: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Portugal vs Spain Predicted XI

Portugal Predicted XI: Costa; Dalot, Dias, Pereira, Cancelo; B. Silva, Neves, Palhinha, Fernandes, Ronaldo, Leao.

Spain Predicted XI: Simon; Carvajal, Garcia, Torres, Alba; Sarabia, Koke, Rodri, Pedri; Morata, Torres.

Prediction

We get the impression that Spain is going to need a little luck in order to beat Portugal, a team that we believe will score at least one goal and emerge triumphant from this match.

As a result, we anticipate a very close match, with Portugal emerging victorious by a score of 1-0 once everything has been said and done.

Ukraine vs Scotland | Nations League (27.09.2022, 18:45)

After playing for access to the World Cup in Qatar (which both then missed) in the June playoff semifinal, Scotland and Ukraine find themselves just over three months later fighting for another goal, namely promotion to Nations League A. The match between these two national teams is almost becoming pleasant and positive for the message that sport can give, given the off-pitch circumstances, that is, the nice welcome and the great support that the Scottish fans have offered to the Ukrainian national team during the last two matches played in Scotland. Going back to the field, compared to June, when Ukraine won 1-3 in the play-off final (later losing to Wales), times seem to have changed and the forces on the pitch reversed.

In fact, Scotland achieved four wins in the following (and last) five games while Ukraine not only lost to Wales but slowed down in the group, being defeated by Scotland in the recent match played in the United Kingdom. The last day of the group, however, saw Ukraine make up and “get back in the running” to try to overtake the final head-to-head, thanks to a clear 0-5 victory over Armenia. Now the situation sees Scotland two points ahead, so Ukraine just needs to win. It will be played in Krakow, on neutral ground, as Ukraine has always done in this Nations League, a detail to consider given that the best and most recent Scottish exploits have all been at home. 

Form Guide

Ukraine LWWDLW

In the next Nations League match, Ukraine will be hoping for a victory similar to the 0-5 score they earned over Armenia.

During that match, Ukraine held a 64% possession advantage and had 16 shots on goal, with 7 of them finding the back of the net. The number of games in which Ukraine has participated recently that ended with a score of nil is a pattern that has emerged.

Scotland LWLWWD

In their most recent Nations League contest, Scotland defeated Ireland by a score of 2-1. They come into this match with that momentum.

During that game, Scotland held control of the ball for 61% of the time and had 14 shots on goal, with just three of them finding the target. The Republic of Ireland, who were their opponents, had 9 shots on goal, with 4 of them hitting the target.

The Scotland team managed by Steve Clarke has scored 11 goals throughout their last six matches, giving them an average of 1.83 goals scored per game. These goals were scored in a total of six matches.

Injured and suspended

Ukraine: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns

Scotland: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns

Ukraine vs Scotland Predicted XI

Ukraine Predicted XI: Lunin; Zabarnyi, Kryvtsov, Matviyenko; Mykolenko; Karavaev, Stepanenko, Ignatenko, Yarmolenko, Dovbyk, Mudryk.

Scotland Predicted XI: Gordon; Hickey, Hendry, McKenna, Tierney; McGregor; Armstrong, McLean, McGinn, Christie; Adams.

Prediction

Even though it’s hard to tell the difference between Scotland and Ukraine, both teams should have enough chances to score.

It is becoming more and more likely that it will end up being a tie. Because of this, we think the game will be very close and end with a score of 1-1 after regulation and overtime. 

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Belgium vs Wales | Nations League (22.09.2022, 18:45)

Belgium and Wales will face each other this Thursday night at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels in a game counting for the 5th round of the League of Nations A. With only two rounds to go at this stage of the competition, the red devils follow in second place with seven points, three less than the Netherlands, which lead alone, three more than Poland, and six more than the Welsh, who occupy the last place, and already they only seek to avoid relegation to the League of Nations B.

Belgium, which defeated Poland 1-0 in the previous round, hopes to finish first and thus guarantee its place in the competition’s final four, but in order to do so; it must win this match and hope that the Dutch stumble on their way to polish territory. This is because in the last round there will be a Netherlands-Belgium match; in the first round, the Dutch won 1-4 in Brussels. The Welsh, on the other hand, are coming off a 3-2 defeat against the Dutch and want a victory that will allow them to equal the Poles. Who will get the better of it?  

Form Guide

Belgium DWLWDW

After beating Poland 1-0 in the Nations League for their most recent win, Belgium is looking to add another win to their collection.

During that match, Belgium held possession of the ball for 69% of the game and had 12 shots on goal, with four of those shots hitting the target. Michy Batshuayi was the only player to score for Belgium (in the sixteenth minute). On the other hand, Poland had 11 shots on goal, but only one of them was successful in hitting the target.

In recent years, games against Belgium have frequently been exciting, with a high number of goals being a consistent feature of these contests. Both teams have scored a combined 22 goals over the course of their most recent six games (which works out to an average of 3.67 goals per game), with Belgium being responsible for 14 of those goals scored. 

Wales DLWLDL

Wales’ last Nations League game, a loss to the Netherlands, was a disappointing showing, so they will be looking to make up for it in this match.

During that match, Wales held 40 percent of the possession and had nine shots on goal, with 4 of them finding the target. Both of Wales’ goals came from Brennan Johnson (in the 26th minute) and Gareth Bale (in the 92nd minute). On the other hand, the Netherlands attempted 22 shots on goal, 7 of which were successful in hitting the target. The Netherlands was victorious thanks to goals from Noa Lang (17′), Cody Gakpo (23′), and Memphis Depay (93′).

Wales has scored seven goals during the course of their past half-dozen matches. At each of those times, Wales has also been successful in scoring a goal. During this time, their defenders have been responsible for allowing nine goals to be scored against them.    

Injured and suspended

Belgium: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Wales: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Belgium vs Wales Predicted XI

Belgium Predicted XI: Mignolet, Alderweireld, Dendoncker, Vertonghen, Castagne, Tielemans, Witsel, T. Hazard, Mertens, Batshuayi, E. Hazard.

Wales Predicted XI: Hennessey, Burns, Rodon, Mepham, Davies, Thomas, Ampadu, Smith, Wilson, James, Johnson.  

Prediction

Belgium needs to win for the decision on first place to be put off until the last game. The Red Devils welcome a Wales that has lost three of its four games, and we believe that the Belgian team will be able to add the three points and score multiple goals against Wales. We anticipate that Wales will try to reach the back of the net.

As a result, we anticipate that Belgium will cruise to an easy victory with a score of 2-1 after the first ninety minutes. 

Croatia vs Denmark | Nations League (22.09.2022, 18:45)

A challenge for the leader of Group 1 of the UEFA Nations League A takes place at the Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, where Croatia take on Denmark. The hosts, coached by Zlatko Dalic, are second with 7 points and are back from two 1-0 victories, the last of which came at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis with a goal from Luka Modric from a penalty.

The Denmark of coach Kasper Hjulmand, on the other hand, won at home 2-0 in the last match played with Austria and on that occasion Jonas Wind and Andreas Skov Olsen scored. The Danes lead the group at 9 points.

Form Guide

Croatia DWLDWW

Following on from their previous success in the Nations League, Croatia will be hoping for more of the same after defeating France 1-0.

During that game, Croatia held a 46% possession advantage and had four shots on goal, with three of them finding their mark. Luka Modri was the only player from Croatia to register a point on the scoresheet (5′). The French team had 17 shots on goal, but only four of them were on target.

Over the course of their last six matches, Zlatko Dalic Croatia team has celebrated scoring a combined 6 goals. On the other hand, the total number of goals that they have allowed their opponents to score in those games is six. 

Denmark LWWWLW

In their most recent match in the Nations League, Denmark defeated Austria 2-0, giving them a winning record heading into this contest.

During that match, Denmark had 53% of control of the ball and 15 shots on goal, with six of those shots hitting the target. Both Jonas Wind (in the 21st minute) and Andreas Skov Olsen (in the 37th minute) scored for Denmark. The team they were competing against, Austria had nine shots on goal, with only two of them hitting the target.

Kasper Hjulmand’s Denmark team has scored 11 goals over their most recent six matches, giving them an average of 1.83 goals scored per match. 

Injured and suspended

Croatia: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns

Denmark: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns

Croatia vs Denmark Predicted XI

Croatia Predicted XI: Livaković; Vrsaljko, Erlić, Šutalo, Juranović; Jakić, Brozović; Ivanušec, Pašalić, Oršić; Kramarić.

Denmark Predicted XI: Schmeichel; Wass, Andersen, Christensen, Mæhle; Højbjerg, Eriksen, Delaney; Skov Olsen, Damsgaard, Cornelius.

Prediction

The Danes would get one-step closer to the final stage of the tournament if they were to come out of the Stadion Maksimir without suffering any defeats.

We believe that both sides have the ability to score, but we also believe that it may not be enough to win the game.

We anticipate a close contest that will end in a 1-1 tie once the full ninety minutes have been played.

France vs Austria | Nations League (22.09.2022, 18:45)

In the upcoming match between France and Austria, which is part of League A, Group 1, of the UEFA Nations League, France will be aiming for a revival after going through a difficult phase. As Match Day 5 of the competition begins, France is now in last place in the group with two points, while Austria is currently in third place with four points. The current holders of the Nations Cup are France; but, given the current state of affairs, they will not be able to successfully defend their title. It is possible that things will get even worse; if they lose this game, they will be demoted to League B. The reigning world champions have gone winless in their last four matches, all of which were played in the Nations League. They are the only team in this group that does not yet have a victory, as they were defeated by Croatia in their most recent match, a 1-0 loss at home. In three of France’s most recent five encounters, both teams have found the back of the net. Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba, and N’golo Kante are all essential members of this team, but they will not be participating in this match because they are out injured.

Both France and Austria have struggled in their most recent games; Austria enters this match having won only one of their previous five matches, and they have not won any of their most recent three games. They tied France with a score of 1-1 in their first match for this group, but they have a distinct advantage over France in that they have won at least one of their four matches for this group. They defeated Croatia away from their home field by a score of 3-0 and will be hoping for a similar result against an injury-plagued French team. Austria still has a mathematical chance of winning this group, despite the fact that it is highly improbable that they will do so. However, there is one thing that they will definitely be playing for here, and that is to escape being demoted to League B. They have not been very good defensively, as they have given up two goals or more in three of their most recent five matches and have kept a clean sheet in only one of those five contests. The Austrian national team has only been held scoreless once in their last five encounters, but both teams have scored in three of those matchups.

Form Guide

France WWLDDL

After their previous Nations League match, in which they were defeated by Croatia 0-1, France will be expecting a much better outcome this time around.

During that encounter, France held possession of the ball for 54% of the time and had 17 shots on goal, with four of them finding the target. On the other side of the field, Croatia had four shots on goal, three of which were on target. Luka Modrić scored the goal for Croatia in the fifth minute.

In the most recent games, France has not had a lot of success in keeping their lead for the whole three-quarters of an hour. Actually, France has allowed goals to be scored against them in five of their most recent 6 matches, totaling 6 goals conceded along the way.

Austria LDWLDL

After losing to Denmark in their last Nations League match, Austria and its fans will be hoping for a different result this time.

During that match, Austria held 47% of the possession and had nine shots on goal, with only 2 of them finding the back of the net. On the other side of the field, Denmark had 15 shots on goal, six of which were on target. Jonas Wind (21′) and Andreas Skov Olsen (37′) scored for Denmark.

The statistics speak for themselves, and they show that Austria have allowed their opponents to score in 5 of their most recent six matches, for a total of 9 goals scored against them. When it comes to defense, Austria appears to have a few holes in their armor. 

Injured and suspended

France: (Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba, and N’golo Kante).

Austria: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

France vs Austria Predicted XI

France Predicted XI: Maignan, Kounde, Konate, Kimpembe, Digne, Rabiot, Kamara, Guendouzi, Nkunku, Thuram, Mbappe.

Austria Predicted XI: Lindner, Trimmel, Trauner, Danso, Wimmer, Lazaro, Schlager, Seiwald, Sabitzer, Kalajdzic, Weimann

Prediction

It should come as no surprise that France and Austria are now occupying the two worst spots in this group given that neither country is doing particularly well. After four matches, France has not yet earned a victory in this competition and so will not be able to proceed to the semifinals. Both teams will go into this game with the main goal of making sure they don’t get demoted.

When France faces Austria, a team that will have a difficult time scoring goals of their own, we do not believe that they have it in them to score at least one goal against Austria.

Our prediction is for a 0-0 draw after regulation and overtime. 

Poland vs Netherlands | Nations League (22.09.2022, 18:45)

The clash between Poland and the Netherlands will have the focus on one figure, that of Robert Lewandowski, the striker of the moment right now in Europe. His new adventure in Barcelona has begun in luxury, and he will try to carry his good form into the Nations League, where Poland is third in Group 4 with four points, six fewer than the Netherlands, who leads with ten, after four journeys.

If the “orange” manages to win in Poland, it will be virtually qualified for the semifinals of the tournament. It will not be easy for the Dutch team in this match, as we remember that the only obstacle for Van Gaal’s men to date came at home and precisely against Poland (2-2).

Form Guide

Poland DWWLDL

After suffering a loss against Belgium in their previous Nations League match by the score of 0-1, Poland will be hoping for a better outcome this time around.

During that game, Poland held 31% of the possession and had 11 shots on goal, but just one was on target. On the other hand, Belgium attempted 12 shots on goal, four of which were successful in hitting the target. Michy Batshuayi scored Belgium’s goal in the sixteenth minute.

In recent years, Poland has not been able to avoid conceding victories very frequently. The statistics show that Poland has conceded goals in five of their most recent six matches, totaling 11 conceded goals in that span of time. 

Netherlands WDWWDW

The Netherlands are feeling good about themselves after beating Wales 3-2 in their most recent Nations League match.

In that game, the Netherlands held possession for 60% of the time and had 22 shots on goal, with 7 of them finding the target. Noa Lang (17′), Cody Gakpo (23′), and Memphis Depay (93′) were the players who found the back of the net for the Netherlands. On the other hand, Wales had nine shots at the goal, four of which were on target. Both Brennan Johnson (at the 26-minute mark) and Gareth Bale (at the 92-minute mark) scored for Wales.

There have been at least three goals scored in each of the previous five and a half matches that the Netherlands has participated in. During that stretch, the total average number of goals scored per match was 4.17, and the number of goals scored by the Netherlands on an individual match basis averaged out to 2.67. 

Injured and suspended

Poland: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Netherlands: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Borussia Dortmund vs Schalke Predicted XI

Poland Predicted XI: Szczesny; Cash, Wieteska, Glik, Kiwior, Zalewski; Zurkowski, Linetty, Szymanski; Zielinski, Lewandowski.

Netherlands Predicted XI: Cillassen; Teze, de Ligt, Martins Indi; Hateboer, Koopmeiners, Berghuis, Malacia; Gakpo; Depay, Lang.

Prediction

The Netherlands have dominated the group and are favorites to qualify for the Final Four. The Dutch team plays their own brand of football, generating several goalscoring opportunities and registering six goals in two away games. Therefore, we are seeing a very hard-fought match, which will end with the Netherlands winning by a score of 1-2.

Germany vs Hungary | Nations League (23.09.2022, 18:45)

Germany will enter their match against Hungary at Red Bull Arena feeling confident after their impressive victory against Italy, which ended with a score of 5-2 in Germany’s favor. Hungary now holds the first spot in the standings. 

On the other side, the Hungarians are shocking everyone by leading Group 3, since the squad has already defeated England twice in the process. In any case, a victory in front of their home crowd should be a priority this time around, especially after Germany’s impressive performance in the defeat of Italy three months ago.

Form Guide

Germany WDDDDW

Following their victory over Italy in the Nations League by a score of 5-2, Germany will be looking for a similar outcome this time around.

During that encounter, Germany held a possession percentage of 65.5% and had 17 shots on goal, with 9 of them landing in the target area. Germany’s goal scorers were Joshua Kimmich (10 minutes), llkay Gündoan (45′), Thomas Müller (51′), and Timo Werner (68′, 69′). Italy had 14 shots on goal, but only 6 of them were on target. Wilfired Gnonto (in the 78th minute) and Alessandro Bastoni scored Italy’s goals (in the 94th minute).

In recent years, Germany has had very few instances in which it has maintained a perfect record. They should be concerned about the fact that they have conceded goals in 5 of their last 6 matches, for a total of 6 goals allowed in that span of play.  

Hungary LWWLDW

The last time Hungary played in the UEFA Nations League, they beat England 4-0.

During that game, Hungary had 31% possession of the ball and 6 shots on goal, with 5 of those shots finding the target. Roland Sallai (in the 16th and 70th minutes), Zsolt Nagy (in the 80th minute), and Dániel Gazdag (in the 89th minute) scored the goals for Hungary. At the other end of the field, England had ten shots on goal, with two of them actually hitting the target.

The Hungary defense has put together a string of strong performances, which has led to a reduction in the number of goals conceded by the team from the last six matches they have participated in combined. In the same amount of time, their own offensive unit was successful in scoring 8 goals.

Injured and suspended

Germany: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Hungary: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Germany vs Hungary Predicted XI

Germany Predicted XI: Neuer, Rüdiger, Klostermann, Raum, Schlotterbeck, Gündoğan, Hofmann, Kimmich, Havertz, Musiala, Müller.

Hungary Predicted XI: Dibusz, Négo, Lang, Orban, Nagy, Attila Szalai, Sallai, Nagy, Szoboszlai, Schäfer, Szala.

Prediction

We do not believe there will be a significant margin between them, so there is a good chance that they will tie for first place. We think that as a result of this element, this game will be a close match that will end up with a score of 2-2.

Italy vs England | Nations League (23.09.2022, 18:45)

With the break in the championships, the national teams and the Azzurri are back. Roberto Mancini’s team faces England at San Siro on the fifth day of Group 3 of the Nations League. There have been many new entries among the coaches called up, with the young Cancellieri and Zerbin above all, and the hope is to start a new and important cycle. Italy has to react after the heavy 5-2 defeat to Germany in Monchengladbach, which slipped them to third place in the group, with Hungary surprisingly leading. Even though the Azzurri will not go to Qatar, it is important to keep the enthusiasm high and create a strong, cohesive group for the future.

England struggled a lot in the first Nations League matches and are last in the standings with just 2 points. Gareth Southgate’s selection seemed unrecognizable, especially on an offensive level, with only one goal scored in the four matches played. The three lions need to rediscover their certainties in order to present themselves to the World Cup with the right confidence, given that they are the runners-up of Europe and have enormous technical potential. In the first leg, the two teams canceled each other out, and an equalizer with goalless goals came out, albeit with many chances on both sides.

Form Guide

Italy WLDWDL

Italy will not want to lose again after Germany beat them 5-2 in their last Nations League match.

During that game, Italy had 35% possession of the ball and 14 shots on goal, with 6 of those shots finding their mark. Wilfired Gnonto (in the 78th minute) and Alessandro Bastoni (in the 94th minute) scored the goals for Italy. On the other side of the field, Germany had 17 shots on goal, 9 of which were on target. Germany’s goal scorers were Joshua Kimmich (10 minutes), llkay Gündoan (45′), Thomas Müller (51′), and Timo Werner (68′, 69′).

Recent matches against Italy have typically been high-scoring, action-packed affairs, which have become something of a hallmark of these contests. Both teams have scored a combined 20 goals over the course of their most recent 6 games (which works out to an average of 3.33 goals per game), with Italy being responsible for 8 of those goals.

England WWLDDL

Since England’s most recent match in the Nations League competition was a loss to Hungary, they will be trying to turn things around here after their poor performance in that match.

During that game, England held possession for 69% of the time and had 10 shots on goal, with only 2 of them finding the target. Hungary had six shots on goal, five of which were on target. Hungary’s goals were scored by Roland Sallai (in the 16th and 70th minutes), Zsolt Nagy (in the 80th minute), and Dániel Gazdag (in the 89th minute).

Over the course of their previous six matches, the England team coached by Gareth Southgate has been awarded goals for their efforts on goal a total of six times. 7 goals have been scored against them over the time period in question, making that the total number of goals scored against them. 

Injured and suspended

Italy: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

England: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Italy vs England Predicted XI

Italy Predicted XI: Donnarumma; Calabria, Mancini, Bastoni; Spinazzola, Frattesi, Cristante, Barella, Politano; Raspadori, Gnonto.

England Predicted XI: Ramsdale; James, Stones, Guehi, Walker; Bellingham, Phillips, Gallagher; Bowen, Kane, Saka.

Prediction

In light of the fact that these two teams are being compared, we are of the opinion that Italy will without a doubt be able to overcome England.

We foresee a close competition that will culminate with Italy coming triumphant with a score of 1-0 at the conclusion of the game.   

Finland vs Romania | Nations League (23.09.2022, 18:45)

Finland and Romania compete in Group 3 of the Nations League Series B. The match is almost a salvation play-off; the guests are in fact last at 3 points, while the hosts are at 4, and both are now too far from Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro to fight for first place. Finland arrives at the match after defeats against Romania and Bosnia, while the Romanians have lost three of their four games. The stakes are very high: whoever loses has one foot in Serie C, and the bookmakers give a small advantage to the hosts, who are favored for the victory.

Form Guide

Finland DLDWLL

After losing 3-2 to Bosnia in their last Nations League game, Finland will not be hoping for the same result today.

During that match, Finland held a 60% possession advantage and had eight shots on goal, with 3 of them finding the back of the net. Teemu Pukki (10 minutes) and Benjamin Kallman (18 minutes) were the ones to score for Finland. On the other hand, Bosnia attempted 16 attempts on goal, 7 of which were successful. Both Miralem Pjanić and Edin Džeko scored for Bosnia in the fifth and 58th minutes, respectively.

In their most recent matches, Finland have not been successful in keeping a clean sheet very often. The fact of the matter is that Finland has allowed goals to be scored against them in 5 of their most recent 6 games, resulting in a total of 8 goals conceded.  

Romania LDLLWL

Following their previous outing in the Nations League, which ended in a loss to Montenegro, Romania and their fans that traveled with them will be hoping for a different outcome tonight.

During that match, Romania held 59% of the possession and had seven shots on goal, with only 2 of them finding the target. On the other hand, Montenegro had 14 shots on goal, with only four of them actually hitting the target. Stefan Mugoša for Montenegro scored three goals in the 42nd, 56th, and 63rd minutes.

Over the course of their last six contests, the attacking players for Romania have had trouble scoring goals, providing a dismal only three goals. During those matches, Tricolorii have conceded nine goals, bringing the team’s overall goal tally to nine. 

Injured and suspended

Finland: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Romania: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Finland vs Romania Predicted XI

Finland Predicted XI: Hradecky, Soisalo, Nissila, Tenho, Vaisanen, Jensen, Niskanen, Lingman, Schuller, Pukki, Kallman.

Romania Predicted XI: Nita, Bancu, Burca, Chiriches, Manea, Maxim, M. Marin, R. Marin, Mihaila, Puscas, Stefanescu.

Prediction

In light of the fact that these two teams will be competing against one another, we are of the opinion that Romania will certainly be capable of scoring against Finland. In spite of this, we do not feel that this will provide them with the opportunity to win the match.

We foresee a competitive contest that will end with the score being tied at 1-1 by the time the game is through.

Slovenia vs Norway | Nations League (24.09.2022, 16:00)

The football match that will take place on Saturday at Stadion Stozice features Norway and Slovenia, two teams that are currently positioned on opposing sides of the table. Slovenia is at the bottom of the standings with only two points; however, a victory over Norway would allow them to leapfrog Sweden and move into third place. Miha Zajc, who has played for the national team 34 times and scored seven goals for them, will be one of the players to keep an eye on for the home team.

The Scandinavians, on the other hand, continue to put their faith in the newly acquired star player from Manchester City, Erling Haaland, who has already begun to produce results in the Premier League. We anticipate that Norway will demonstrate their worth on the field, and they have the goal of maintaining their top position in Group 4. 

Form Guide

Slovenia LLDD

The most recent match between Serbia and Slovenia ended in a tie, with a score of 2-2.

The percentage of time that Slovenia had possession of the ball during that game was 43%, and they attempted five shots on goal, with only one of them being on target. The goals for Slovenia came from Sesko and Cerin (in the 48th and 53rd minutes). The side they were competing against, Serbia, had six shots on goal, but only two of them were truly successful in reaching the target. The goals for Serbia came from Mitrović and Zivković.

One of Slovenia’s most recent victories came at the expense of Croatia, while three contests ended in a tie.

Norway WDWWW

Norway enter this match on the heels of a victory in their last match, a match in which they defeated Sweden by a score of 3-2.

During that game, Norway held possession for 53% of the time and had 9 shots on goal, with 5 of them landing on target. Sørloth (77′) and Haaland (10′ and 54′) found the back of the net for Norway with goals, respectively. There were 9 shots on goal by Norway.

Injured and suspended

Slovenia: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns

Norway: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns

Slovenia vs Norway Predicted XI

Slovenia Predicted XI: Oblak, Brekalo, Karnicnik, Gnezda Cerin, Kurtic, Sikosek, Zajc, Sesko, Celar, Bijol, Mevlja.

Norway Predicted XI: Nyland, Bjorkan, Ostigard, Strandberg, Ryerson, Thorsby, Berge, Odegaard, Haland, Sorloth, Daehli.

Prediction

There is a good chance that the confident Slovenia and Norway will play a passionate, exciting, lively, joyful game with lots of chances to score on both sides.

We have decided to go with a very competitive confrontation, with Slovenia and Norway drawing 1-1.

Czech Republic vs Portugal | Nations League (24.09.2022, 18:45)

The Czech Republic and Portugal, two countries whose most recent group games were lost to Spain and Switzerland, respectively, will play each other in a match for the Nations League on Saturday. The Czechs want to avoid having to play in League B next season, but they have an uphill battle in Round 5 of the competition.

On the other hand, Portugal’s objective is to reduce Spain’s lead and take the lead themselves. A win on the road is something that should be considered given that Fernando Santos will have key players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Diogo Jota, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Cancelo, and Bernardo Silva available for Saturday’s match. Earlier on in the competition, Portugal defeated the Czech Republic with ease, prevailing by a score of 2-0. 

Form Guide

Czech Republic DWDLL

The Czech Republic’s previous match resulted in a defeat at the hands of Spain by a score of 2-0. During the course of that match, the Czech Republic maintained a possession advantage of 24% and had 5 shots on goal, with 2 of them finding the target. Spain had seven shots on goal, but they only managed to hit the target three times. The goals for Spain came from Pablo Sarabia and Carlos Soler.

In their most recent matches, the Czech Republic has only sometimes demonstrated the level of defensive commitment that one would anticipate from a team of their caliber.

The Czech Republic’s previous three matches in the League had resulted in none of them being won by them.

Portugal DWDLDL

Switzerland prevailed over Portugal in their previous matchup against each other. After suffering that setback, they will be working hard to make up lost ground here. 

During the course of that match, Portugal had a possession rate of 57% and 15 shots on goal, with eight of those shots being successful in striking the target.

However, only two of Switzerland’s five shots on goal were actually successful in hitting the target. Haris Seferović scored the game-winning goal for Switzerland in the first minute of play.

In their last four matches against the Czech Republic, Portugal has only suffered one defeat (in all competitions).

Injured and suspended

Czech Republic: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns

Portugal: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns

Czech Republic vs Portugal Predicted XI

Czech Republic Predicted XI: Mandous; Zima, Brabec, Jemelka; Coufal, Sadilek, Soucek, Zeleny, Pesek; Kuchta, Cerny.

Portugal Predicted XI: Patricio; Mendes, Pereira, Pepe, Cancelo; Otavio, Neves, Fernandes; Ferreira, Silva Andre, Leao.

Prediction

We get the sense that Portugal has it in them to score a few goals when they play the Czech Republic, who may have difficulties getting their names on the scoresheet. This gives us reason to be optimistic about Portugal’s chances of winning.

Because of this, we think Portugal will win with a commanding 2-0 lead at the end of the game. 

Spain vs Switzerland | Nations League (24.09.2022, 18:45)

In the fifth round of competition in their Nations League A group, Spain will face off against Switzerland. Las Furias Rojas are currently in the middle of an amazing eight-game winning streak, and in their last twelve games, they have only lost once. The team coached by Enrique is now preparing for their upcoming match in Qatar, and they appear to be in strong defensive shape because they have recorded four clean sheets in their last eight matches. They have only dropped one of their last twenty-two matches at home, and they have won sixteen of those matches.

Even if they are getting ready for Qatar, the Swiss still have a little bit more work to do than their Spanish competitors do now. This is because they have only won one of their previous six games and have given up goals in six of their previous eight matches. They will also need to pick it up away from home in order to be successful, since they have now lost their previous three matches in a row.

Form Guide

Spain WWDDWW

After beating the Czech Republic 2-0, Spain is looking to add another victory to its resume.

During that game, Spain held a possession percentage of 76% and had 8 shots on goal, 2 of which were on target. Carlos Soler (in the 24th minute) and Pablo Sarabia (in the 74th minute) scored goals for Spain.

This team is in frightening form at home. Additionally, Spain has only won one of their last six matches played at home against Switzerland.

Switzerland LDLLLW

Switzerland’s most recent match was played against Portugal, in which they won 1-0.

During that game, Switzerland controlled possession for 43% of the time and had 5 shots on goal, with 2 of them finding the target. On the other end of the field, Portugal had seven shots on goal, four of which were on target. Haris Seferović scored the game-winning goal for Switzerland in the first minute of play.

The team captained by Murat Yakin came out on top against Portugal in their most recent match, and in their previous six head-to-head contests versus Spain in regular season play, they have only suffered a single defeat.

Injured and suspended

Spain: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns

Switzerland: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns

Spain vs Switzerland Predicted XI

Spain Predicted XI: Simon; Carvajal, Garcia, Martinez; Alonso, Soler, Rodri, Koke, Asensio, Morata, Olmo.

Switzerland Predicted XI: Omlin; Widmer, Akanji, Elvedi; Rodriguez, Freuler, Xhaka, Sow; Shaqiri, Seferovic, Embolo.

Prediction

Switzerland has the ability to score against Spain in this encounter; nevertheless, it is quite likely that they will allow Spain to score in their end of the field even if they are successful in scoring goals.

We anticipate that after the full ninety minutes of play, the score will end up being a tie (1-1).

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Monaco vs Ferencvárosi | Europa League (15.09.2022, 18:45)

At the Stade Louis II in Monte Carlo, Monaco faces Ferencvaros on the second day of Group H of the Europa League. A tournament in which both teams started off on the right foot in search of qualification to the next phase and which, therefore, in this challenge will compete for the primacy of the group: The Monaco of the Belgian coach Philippe Clement in the last match won against a difficult opponent, like that of the Red Star, 0-1.

The Ferencvaros, coached by Russian Stanislav Cherchesov, won at home against Trabzonspor 3-2 and then beat Kisvarda 3-0. That was the fifth victory in a row for the Green-and-Whites. Monaco have reported injuries to Myron Boadu and Kevin Volland, while Ferencvaros will be unable to replace injured Rasmus Thelander, as well as suspended Eldar Civic and Carlos Auzqui. 

Form Guide

Monaco LDLWWW

After beating Lyon by a score of 2-1 in Ligue 1, Monaco will be looking for more of the same in their next game and will be encouraged by their performance in the previous match.

During that game, Monaco had 39% control of the ball and 11 shots on goal, with only 4 of those shots finding the target. Benoit Badiashile (in the 56th minute) and Guillermo Maripán (in the 63rd minute) were the goal scorers for Monaco. On the other hand, Lyon had 20 shots on goal, with only six of them hitting the target. Karl Toko Ekambi scored the goal for Lyon in the 81st minute.

The team from Monaco has scored at least one goal in each of their last six games, scoring goals consistently. During that time span, they have scored eight goals for themselves, while they have been on the receiving end of 10 goals scored against them.

Ferencvárosi LWWWWW

In the previous six games that Ferencvárosi TC have participated in, a total of 20 goals have been scored, which results in a mean average of 3.33 goals for each contest. This data demonstrates the team’s tendency to participate in contests that are full of action and excitement. Their rivals have taken 4 points from a possible 10.

Injured and suspended

Monaco: (Myron Boadu, Kevin Volland).

Ferencvárosi: (Rasmus Thelander, Eldar Civic, Carlos Auzqui).

Monaco vs Ferencvárosi Predicted XI

Monaco Predicted XI: Nubel; Disasi, Maripan, Badiashile; Vanderson, Fofana, Camara, Henrique; Martins, Ben Yedder, Minamino.

Ferencvárosi Predicted XI: Dibusz; Wingo, Mmaee, Knoester, Paszka; Besic, Vecsei; Traore, Zachariassen, Nguen; Boli.

Prediction

When everything about the game is taken into account, Monaco should have more possession and should be able to score at least one of the goals they create.

Ferencvárosi TC, on the other hand, will have a difficult time getting on the scoresheet.

Therefore, we think Monaco will win with a score of 1-0 because they have been in charge the whole time. 

Olympiacos vs Freiburg | Europa League (15.09.2022, 18:45)

Group G of the Europa League promises to be truly exciting: Freiburg, Qarabaag, Nantes, and Olympiakos are teams that are all the same or that, at least, can all aspire to overcome the group stage. The beginning seems to have already outlined the hierarchies, but in reality anything can still happen, and this second round could clarify or further complicate the situation. 

Qarabag and Olympiakos are already forced to chase and would need a positive result to revive their ambitions. Nantes, on the other hand, wants to come out of this away game unscathed in order to build on their strong start to the tournament.  

Form Guide

Olympiacos WDDWLD

Olympiacos and Volos played to a 1-1 draw the last time they played each other in the Super League.

During that match, Olympiacos had 66 percent of the control of the ball and 18 shots on goal, with four of those shots finding the target. Youssef El-Arabi was the lone player to score for Olympiacos, and his goal came in the 76th minute. On the other side of the field, Volos had five shots on goal, but only one of them was successful. Ognjen Ožegović (29′) scored for Volos.

Over the course of their last six matches, Carlos Corberán’s Olympiacos have had the joy of scoring eight goals. On the other hand, the total number of goals that they have allowed their opponents to score during the same time is five.

Freiburg LWWWWD

Prior to it, Freiburg’s match against Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga ended in a scoreless draw.

During that game, Freiburg had 42% possession of the ball and 11 shots on goal, with six of them finding the back of the net. There were 14 shots on goal taken by Borussia Monchengladbach, but only five of them were on target.

Over the course of their past six matches, the Freiburg team, led by Christian Streich, has scored eight goals. During that same period, they have had six goals scored against them, making it the team with the worst goal differential in the league.   

Injured and suspended

Olympiacos: (Konstantinos Fortounis, Leonardo Koutris, Ögmundur Kristinsson, Kenny Lala, Konrad de la Fuente, Aguibou Camara, Doron Leidner, Diby Keita)

Freiburg: (Roland Sallai, Kimberly Ezekwem, Lucas Höler).

Olympiacos vs Freiburg Predicted XI

Olympiacos Predicted XI: Vaclik; Vrsaljko, Manolas, Ba, Reabciuk; M’Vila, Bouchalakis; Biel, U Hwang, Masouras; Camara.

Freiburg Predicted XI: Flekken; Kubler, Lienhart, Gulde, Gunter; Eggestein, Keitel; Doan, Jeong, Grifo; Petersen.

Prediction

In what looks to be a very close contest between Freiburg and Olympiacos, it is possible that both teams will find themselves fighting at some point.

As mentioned, the trips to Athens are never easy, but Freiburg seems to have acquired the awareness and confidence of the great team. We give moderate confidence to the Germans and bet on the score of 0-1.

Qarabağ vs Nantes | Europa League (15.09.2022, 18:45)

Group G of the Europa League promises to be truly exciting: Freiburg, Qarabaag, Nantes, and Olympiakos are teams that are all the same or that, at least, can all aspire to overcome the group stage. The beginning seems to have already outlined the hierarchies, but in reality anything can still happen, and this second round could clarify or further complicate the situation.

Qarabag and Olympiakos are already forced to chase and would need a positive result to revive their ambitions. Nantes, on the other hand, wants to come out of this away game unscathed in order to build on their strong start to the tournament.   

Form Guide

Qarabağ DLWWLW

In the upcoming match, Qaraba will be hoping to achieve the same result as their 4-3 victory in the Premyer Liqasi against Sabah.

Ramil Şeydayev was the only player from Qaraba to score (two goals in the 83rd and 90th minutes). The goals for Sabah came from Emmanuel Apeh (in the 32nd minute) and Joy-Lance Mickels (in the 59th minute).

In their last six matches, Gurban Gurbanov’s Qaraba have been successful in hitting the target 11 times. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the total number of goals scored against them in those same games comes to seven.

Nantes LWDLWL

After suffering a defeat in their most recent match in Ligue 1 competition against FC Lorient, both Nantes and their fans who traveled to support them will be hoping for a different outcome in this one.

During that game, Nantes held a possession percentage of 52% and had nine shots on goal, with 4 of them landing in the target area. Ignatius Ganago (in the 13th minute) and Moses Simon (in the 85th minute) were the ones to score for Nantes. Lorient had 13 shots on goal, but just five of them were on target. Dango Faissal Ouattara (19 minutes), Yoann Cathline (60 minutes), and Ibrahima Koné scored FC Lorient’s goals (74 minutes).

The statistics speak for themselves, as it can be seen that Nantes opponents have scored at least one goal against them in each of their last six matches, totaling 11 goals scored against them. In the defensive half of the field, Nantes undoubtedly have space for development.

Injured and suspended

Qarabağ: (Kevin Medina).

Nantes: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Qarabağ vs Nantes Predicted XI

Qarabağ Predicted XI: Mahammadaliyev; Vesovic, Mustafazada, Guseynov, Bayramov; Qarayev, Jankovic; Sheydayev, Kady, Zoubir; Kwabena.

Nantes Predicted XI: Lafont; Fabio, Casteletto, Girotto, Merlin; Sissoko, Chirivella; Bamba, Blas, Ganago; Mohamed.

Prediction

Qarabağ should have enough opportunities to score a goal against this Nantes team throughout this game; on the other hand, the possibility that at least two goals will be scored in the first half.

We are anticipating a competitive game, with Nantes prevailing by a score of 1-3 when it is all said and done. 

FC Midtjylland vs Lazio | Europa League (15.09.2022, 18:45)

The ”biancocelesti” after their victory over Hellas Verona and are now concentrating on the second day of the Europa League group stage, which will see them playing in Denmark on the Midtjylland pitch. After the first victory against Feyenoord, Sarri’s team aims to give an encore to close the qualification procedure as soon as possible, but European away games always hide some pitfalls.

Up to now, the away numbers are not encouraging for the Italian team, who have not yet obtained their first win of the season away from the Olimpico: so far, only two draws at Turin and Sampdoria. They need a better offensive performance away from home, given that in front of their fans, Immobile and teammates are irrepressible in front of goal.

Midtjylland are a tough team and devoted to attack, but they come from a decidedly negative period. The team led by Albert Capellas has only won one of the last nine races, and they are currently in seventh place in the championship standings, which isn’t very good. Things are not better in Europe, with the Danes abandoning the Champions League dream in the playoffs, being eliminated by Benfica, and losing on their EL debut against the Austrians of Sturm Graz. No precedent between these two clubs.

Form Guide

FC Midtjylland DLWLLD

The previous Superliga meeting between FC Midtjylland and FC Nordsjaelland ended in a 1-1 tie; thus, they come into this game on that energy.

During that game, FC Midtjylland had a possession percentage of 53.3 percent and 15 shots on goal, with five of those shots being on target. Evander was the lone player for FC Midtjylland to score (at the 101-minute mark). FC Nordsjaelland had 11 shots on goal, but only five of them were on target. FC Nordsjaelland’s Ernest Nuamah scored the goal in the fifteenth minute.

In recent matches, it has not been very frequently that FC Midtjylland has been able to maintain its defense for the entire 90 minutes. The fact that FC Midtjylland have allowed their opponents to score in 5 of their last 6 matches, for a total of 9 goals allowed over that span, will likely be a source of concern for them. 

Lazio DWDLWW

Lazio will be coming into the match having just come off a victory in their most recent match, which was a 2-0 victory against Hellas Verona in Serie A.

During that game, Lazio held a 60% possession advantage and had 15 shots on goal, with 6 of them landing in the target area. Both Ciro Immobile (in the 68th minute) and Luis Alberto (in the 95th minute) found the back of the net for Lazio. Hellas Verona, the team they were playing against, had seven shots on goal, with only one of them being on target.

Lazio, which is coached by Maurizio Sarri, has been victorious in each of their most recent six matches, scoring 11 goals in the process. Six different teams have been able to score against them in the same matches, giving them six goals to defend against.  

Injured and suspended

FC Midtjylland: (Pablo Ortiz, Júnior Brumado).

Lazio: (Pedro, Manuel Lazzari).

FC Midtjylland vs Lazio Predicted XI

FC Midtjylland Predicted XI: Loessl, Dalsgaard, Sviatchenko, Juninho, Paulinho, Dreyer, Olsson, Ferreira, Isaksen, Kaba, Sisto.

Lazio Predicted XI: Provedel, Hysaj, Romagnoli, Patric, Marusic, Milinkovic-Savic, Antonio, Alberto, Anderson, Immobile, Zaccagni.

Prediction

Statistics tell us that Lazio wins but usually concedes goals. We need to understand if this trend can also be confirmed with Midtjylland. We think that Midtjylland will have a hard time scoring, but we do see them as a threat at certain points in the game.

As a result, Lazio will emerge victorious with a score of 1-3.   

Feyenoord vs Sturm Graz | Europa League (15.09.2022, 18:45)

Feyenoord was the finalist of the last Conference League, but the first in the Europa League was decidedly less prestigious and rewarding. Now they are back up against the wall because the match against Sturm Graz must be won no matter what.

Also because the group, which also includes the Danes of Midtjylland, promises to be quite balanced. Lazio aside. Meanwhile, the Dutch are hoping to relaunch against Sturm Graz, which is a very difficult opponent and who, on the other hand, got off to a great start, beating the Danes in their first outing in Europe. With Lazio appearing to be of a higher category, second place is at stake.

Form Guide

Feyenoord DWWWLW

After defeating Sparta Rotterdam 3-0 in the Eredivisie, Feyenoord will seek to achieve a similar result against the same opponent.

Orkun Kokcü, Javairô Dilrosun, and Santiago Giménez scored for Feyenoord in the first five, thirty-five, and seventy-first minutes of play, respectively.

In previous years, games against Feyenoord have typically been action-packed affairs with a high number of goals anticipated. A grand total of 21 goals have been scored for both teams combined throughout the course of their most recent six matches against one another (at an average of 3.5 goals per game), with Feyenoord being responsible for 14 of those goals scored. 

Sturm Graz LWWDWW

Sturm Graz’s most recent appearance was a win in the Bundesliga over Austria Klagenfurt by a score of 0-2; they will come into this game riding that momentum.

During that game, Sturm Graz had 54% of the control of the ball and 18 shots on goal, with 7 of those shots being on target. Ivan Ljubi (in the 68th minute) and Emanuel Emegha (in the 94th minute) scored the goals for Sturm Graz. On the other hand, Austria Klagenfurt had seven shots on goal, but they only managed to get two of them on target.

The Sturm Graz defense unit has put together a string of solid performances, which has led to the number of goals they have given up dropping to three over the course of their last six matches taken together in total. They have scored eight goals throughout the same time span, making them the team with the highest goal total.

Injured and suspended

Feyenoord: (Sebastian Szymanski, Lutsharel Geertruida).

Sturm Graz: (akob Jantscher, Otar Kiteishvili, Stefan Hierländer).

Feyenoord vs Sturm Graz Predicted XI

Feyenoord Predicted XI: Bijlow, Pedersen, Trauner, Hancko, Hartman, Timber, Kökcü, Jahanbakhsh, Walemark, Pereira, Dilrosun.

Sturm Graz Predicted XI: Siebenhandl, Ingolitsch, Affengruber, Wüthrich, Dante, Ljubic, Gorenc-Stankovic, Prass, Horvat, Sarkaria, Ajeti.

Prediction

It appears to us that Sturm Graz will most likely be successful in scoring the goals that they require during their match against Feyenoord, who may have a difficult time putting the ball in the back of their own net.

As a result, we believe that by the time the referee blows the final whistle, Sturm Graz will have won the match with a score of 1-3.

Sheriff Tiraspol vs Manchester United | Europa League (15.09.2022, 18:45)

The Moldovans, the football revelation of recent years, have won their debut match against the Cypriots and be optimistic of being able to pass the round against opponents of greater depth on paper. The team led by Stjepan Tomas has not lost in eight games, including the last knockout in the Champions League playoffs against Czech side Viktoria Plzen. In front of their fans, the Bianconeri will try to put Manchester United in difficulty and make the group even more interesting.

Let us move on to the Red Devils, who rested over the weekend due to the Premier League round being postponed due to the Queen’s death. The ten Hag boys had fully recovered and had gone on a four-game winning streak before losing to Real Sociedad in the group opener at Old Trafford. Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates therefore have the obligation to react immediately and obtain a positive result for the group standings if they do not want to find themselves chasing each other. However, the latest away numbers are encouraging for the British, and the extra days of rest could be crucial. 

Form Guide

Sheriff Tiraspol WLLDDW

Following their Europa League victory against Omonia Nicosia, Sheriff Tiraspol are looking to add another victory to their record.

During that match, Sheriff Tiraspol had a 40% possession rate and 13 shots on goal, with only four of them finding the back of the net. Rasheed Akanbi in the second minute, Iyayi Atiemwen in the 55th minute, and Mouhamed Diop in the 76th minute scored the goals for Sheriff Tiraspol. Omonia Nicosia had nine shots on goal, but only one of them was successful in hitting the target.

The Sheriff Tiraspol rearguard has been having a very successful time, as evidenced by their most recent results, which underscore the fact that this has been the case. The total number of goals that have been scored at the Sheriff Tiraspol goal over the team’s past six matches is just four. This indicates that the team has been quite defensive.

Manchester United LWWWWL

Manchester United will be looking to turn things around after suffering a defeat in their previous game, which was played in the Europa League competition against Real Sociedad. 

During that match, Manchester United held possession of the ball for 55% of the game and had 15 shots on goal, with only three of them finding the back of the net. Real Sociedad, the team they were playing against, had eight shots on goal, with only 3 of them hitting the target. Brais Méndez scored real Sociedad’s goal in the 59th minute.

The Manchester United team managed by Erik ten Hag has been rewarded seven times for their attempts on goal during the course of their most recent six matches. They have had seven goals scored against them in those same matches, bringing the total number of goals scored against them to seven.

Injured and suspended

Sheriff Tiraspol: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Manchester United: (Anthony Martial).

Sheriff Tiraspol vs Manchester United Predicted XI

Sheriff Tiraspol Predicted XI: Koval; Zohouri, Kiki, Radeljic, Kpozo; Badolo, Kyabou, Diop; Ouattara, Atiemwen, Akanbi.

Manchester United Predicted XI: De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Malacia; Eriksen, McTominay; Antony, Fernandes, Sancho; Rashford.

Prediction

Manchester United tries to recover after its disappointing debut at home against Real Sociedad, but beware of Sheriff Tiraspol, a team that is anything but inexperienced, as demonstrated by the excellent Champions League played last year, embellished by the historic victory on the field of Real Madrid, who later became European Champions. Therefore, it will not be a picnic for the Red Devils; on the contrary, Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates did not appear to be very brilliant in their debut in the competition, and thus a further misstep could already prove decisive for the tournament’s continuation.

Therefore, we think that it is going to be a narrow 0-1 winning margin for Manchester United when the full-time whistle blows.

Real Sociedad vs Omonia Nicosia | Europa League (15.09.2022, 18:45)

Real Sociedad gave itself a historic evening at the debut of this Europa League but now we need to continue to confirm the good things shown in this start of the competition. On paper, the second game is one of those that must be won in order to send a signal to the competitors. The Cypriots, on the other hand, didn’t put up much of a fight against Sheriff Tiraspol in their first game, but they can always hope for a great Real Sociedad that doesn’t take the game seriously and plays on the surface. This would be the biggest mistake for the Spaniards, because in Europe you always have to stay on track.

Form Guide

Real Sociedad WLWDWL

After suffering a defeat to Getafe by the score of 2-1 in their most recent La Liga match, Real Sociedad will be hoping for a better result here.

Real Sociedad had 67 percent of the ball in that game, and they had 13 shots on goal, of which six were goals.Brais Méndez was the lone player from Real Sociedad to register a point on the scoresheet (50′). Getafe had 8 shots on goal, but only 3 were on target. Getafe was successful in scoring with goals from Carles Alea (48′) and Enes Ünal (50′).

Real Sociedad have not had trouble when it comes to scoring, as they have found the back of the net in each of their most recent six matches.

During that period, they scored six goals for themselves, but they allowed seven others to be scored against them.

Omonia Nicosia WWLWLL

After losing to Apollon Limassol in the previous First Division match, both Omonia Nicosia and their fans who came with them will be hoping for a different result in this game.

Bruno Souza was the lone player from Omonia Nicosia to score (at the 14-minute mark). Apollon Limassol’s Ioannis Pittas (in the 63rd minute) and Bassel Jradi scored two goals (in the 83rd minute).

Omonia Nicosia, coached by Neil Lennon, have seen their attempts on goal rewarded a total of eight times over the course of their most recent six matches, which has resulted in an average of 1.33 goals scored per game for the team. 

Injured and suspended

Real Sociedad: (Remiro; Sola, Elustondo, Gorosabel, Munoz; Zubimendi; Merino, Mendez; Silva; Kubo, Ali Cho).

Omonia Nicosia: (Andronikos Kakoullis).

Real Sociedad vs Omonia Nicosia Predicted XI

Real Sociedad Predicted XI: Ederson, Cancelo, Dias, Akanji, Gomez, Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne, Foden, Haaland, Grealish.

Omonia Nicosia Predicted XI: Fabiano; Lang, Yuste, Miletic; Matthews, Lecjaks, Diskerud, Bachirou, Charalambous; Barker, Bruno.

Prediction

When we look at these two teams, we believe that Omonia Nicosia will be able to score against this Real Sociedad side; nevertheless, we also believe that this will not be quite enough to prevent them from suffering a loss.

We think that after regulation and overtime, Real Sociedad will win this game by a narrow score of 2-1. 

Braga vs Union Berlin | Europa League (15.09.2022, 21:00)

Union Berlin is certainly one of the surprises of this start of the season at European level. The supremacy in the Bundesliga and the ability to keep the most popular squads like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund behind say more than a thousand words. Now, however, the Germans are now awaiting the result of the trip to Portugal that promises to be decidedly complicated, especially after a debut in the Europa League that is not exactly unforgettable. Also, the Portuguese made a strong debut in this competition, and victory would direct the group stage. As mentioned, however, beating this Union Berlin at this moment will be far from easy.

Form Guide

Braga WWWWWW

After beating Rio Ave. 2-3 in Primeira Liga play, Braga is looking to add another victory to their resume.

During that game, Braga had 51% possession of the ball and 24 shots on goal, with 11 of those shots landing in the target area. Almoatasembellah Al Musrati (in the 11th minute), Iuri Medeiros (in the 25th minute), and Ricardo Horta (in the 69th minute) were the goal scorers for Braga. On the other hand, Rio Ave had 17 shots on goal, with five of them landing in the correct net. Emmanuel Boateng (in the 81st minute) and Abdul-Aziz Yakubu scored Rio Ave’s goals (in the 87th minute).

Braga have not experienced any difficulties when it comes to scoring, as they have been able to reach the back of the net in each and every one of their most recent six encounters.

During that time period, they have scored 20 goals for themselves while conceding only 2 goals to their opponents. 

Union Berlin DWWDLW

After defeating Cologne 0-1 in their previous match in the Bundesliga, Union Berlin will enter this game riding high on the momentum gained from that victory.

During that match, Union Berlin held a 47% possession advantage and had 12 shots on goal, with only three of those shots finding their mark. Koln had eight shots on goal, but only three were on target. Timo Hübers scored an own goal in the third minute to put Cologne ahead.

The Union Berlin defense has turned in a string of highly capable performances recently, which has resulted in the number of goals they have given up decreasing to four over the course of their most recent six contests overall. During that span of time, they have scored 10 goals on their own steam. 

Injured and suspended

Braga: (Sikou Niakaté).

Union Berlin: (Danilho Doekhi, Kevin Möhwald).

Braga vs Union Berlin Predicted XI

Braga Predicted XI: Lima, Fabiano, Tormena, Rodrigues, Sequeira, Medeiros, Horta, Elmusrati, Horta, Banza and Oliveira.

Union Berlin Predicted XI: Grill, Jaeckel, Knoche, Leite, Trimmel, Schäfer, Khedira, Haberer, Ryerson, Becker and Siebatcheu.

Prediction

Taking into consideration these two teams, we believe that Union Berlin will undoubtedly be able to break down this Braga side. Despite this, we do not believe that this will prevent them from allowing a couple of goals at the other end.

We anticipate a close contest that will end with Braga emerging victorious by a score of 3-1 at the conclusion of the game.

Roma vs HJK  | Europa League (15.09.2022, 21:00)

Roma reacted to the double knockout in a row with Udinese and Ludogorets by winning 1-2 at Empoli and resuming their progress in the league. However, José Mourinho’s team is now expected to win in the Europa League, where he must score the first points in a home match against a decidedly less expensive opponent. The defeat in Bulgaria on debut forces the Giallorossi team to prioritize commitment and leave nothing to chance, especially given the upcoming difficult match against the Spaniards of Betis Sevilla, with whom Roma is tied for first place in the group. Dybala and his teammates have a perfect roadmap because they beat Monza and Cremonese without conceding a goal. Another success with a clean sheet is what the Special One hopes for.

Even though they are in first place in the Finnish championship but lost their first game to Betis, Helsinki shouldn’t be an insurmountable problem. The team coached by Toni Koskela are certainly not at the level of the other teams in the group, but they will try to give their best and have their say. Roma must also try not to spend too much energy and not lose players in view of next weekend’s big match against Gasperini’s Atalanta. 

Form Guide

Roma WDWLLW

Roma will be hoping for a repeat of their previous performance after a 1-2 victory over Empoli in Serie A.

During that match, Roma had 47% possession of the ball and 13 shots on goal, with seven of those shots hitting the target. Paulo Dybala and Tammy Abraham scored for Roma in the seventeenth and seventieth minutes, respectively. Empoli, the team they were playing against, had 20 shots on goal, but only three of them were on target. Filippo Bandinelli (43′) scored for Empoli.

Over the course of their last six matches, the Roma team managed by José Mourinho has found the back of the net an aggregate of eight times. The total number of goals that have been scored against them in those matches now stands at eight.

HJK WDWWLW

HJK will be coming into this match riding high after claiming a victory over FC Honka in their most recent Veikkausliiga encounter, which they won 1-2.

Santeri Vaananen (3′) and Anthony Olusanya (91′) were the players who found the back of the net for HJK. Jerry Voutilainen for FC Honka scored the goal in the 84th minute.

Toni Koskela’s HJK team has scored nine goals over their most recent six matches, which gives them an average of 1.5 goals scored per game.  

Injured and suspended

Roma: (Marash Kumbulla, Stephan El Shaarawy, Ebrima Darboe, Rick Karsdorp, Georginio Wijnaldum).

HJK: (Manuel Martic, Roope Riski, Valtteri Moren).

Roma vs HJK Predicted XI

Roma Predicted XI: Svilar; Mancini, Smalling, Ibanez; Celik, Camara, Pellegrini, Cristante, Spinazzola; Dybala, Belotti.

HJK Predicted XI: Hazard; Raitala, Hoskonen, Tenho; Soiri, Lingman, Vaananen, Tanaka, Browne; Hostikka, Abubakari.

Prediction

The ‘’Giallorossi’’ could change something in the formation, but they shouldn’t have difficulty facing an opponent who is much lower on paper. Our consensus is that Roma has the ability to put a high number of shots on goal and should strive to convert more of them.

On the other side of the field, HJK may have a difficult time penetrating their defense, but we anticipate that it will be difficult for them to score.

Because of this, we think that Roma will win by a score of 1-0 after regulation and overtime.

Real Betis vs Ludogorets | Europa League (15.09.2022, 21:00)

Ludogorets’ victory against Roma was probably the absolute surprise of the first round of the Europa League. The Bulgarians are now trying to concede an encore against Betis, thus further complicating a group that already promises to be very complicated in itself. Roma and Betis were certainly the favorites of the group, but now anything can happen. The Spaniards remain candidates to pass the group stage, but now the Bulgarians can also dream. This match will change many things: a good result will stoke the enthusiasm and fuel the legitimate ambitions of a Ludogorets, a European competition expert.

Form Guide

Real Betis WWWLWW

Real Betis will be looking to build on their 1-0 victory over Villarreal in the previous La Liga match.

Real Betis had 47% possession of the ball during that encounter, and they had 16 shots on goal, with five of them finding the back of the net. The goal for Real Betis came in the 61st minute, and Rodri scored it. Villarreal, on the other hand, had 14 shots on goal, but they were only able to strike the target three times.

The Real Betis defense has been performing at a high level as of late, as is evident from their most recent matches, which serve as confirmation of this fact. Real Betis’s defensive play has been quite strong, as seen by the fact that, despite fielding a goalkeeper in each of their last six matches, they have only conceded three goals in total. This is despite the fact that they have scored themselves.

Ludogorets WDWWWW

Ludogorets are coming into this match on the heels of a victory in the First League, having defeated Botev Vratsa by a score of 4-0 in their most recent match.

Kiril Despodov (17′, 41′), Matas Tissera (26′), and Cauly Souza (90′) were the ones to score for Ludogorets in the goal-scoring department.

The team Ludogorets has scored a combined 22 goals throughout the course of their most recent six matches. In every single one of those matches, Ludogorets have also been credited with at least one goal scored by them. During the course of those matches, they have allowed six goals to be scored into their own net.  

Injured and suspended

Real Betis: (Nabil Fekir, Juanmi).

Ludogorets: (Claude Gonçalves).

Real Betis vs Ludogorets Predicted XI

Real Betis Predicted XI: Bravo, Sabaly, Felipe, Pezzella, Miranda, Akouokou, Carvalho, Henrique, Joaquin, Sanchez, José.

Ludogorets Predicted XI: Padt, Cicinho, Verdon, Gropper, Nedyalkov, Show, Piotrowski, Tekpetey, Souza, Despodov, Thiago.

Prediction

The solidity and continuity of Betis, who also play at home, favor a bet with a victory for the Spaniards, right from the first half.

Therefore, we are anticipating a controlled 3-1 victory for Real Betis after 90 minutes.

Rennes vs Fenerbahçe | Europa League (15.09.2022, 21:00)

Second day of the Europa League and Rennes face Fenerbahce at home in Group B. The two teams won their first matches, the French with Aek Larnaca and the Turks with Dinamo Kiev, both 2-1, already finishing in first place of the group as expected. So the challenge is a straight-up fight to finish first in this phase of the tournament, and the Transalpines arrive from the net with a 5-0 win over Auxerre, their fourth consecutive good result.

Fenerbahce is also doing well, having beaten Konyaspor 2-0 before the European success. The bookmakers see Rennes as favorites although it is very likely that the star of the team Doku will not be able to take the field.

Form Guide

Rennes WLWDWW

Fans of Rennes will be hoping for a result similar to their team’s most recent match, which was a 5-0 victory over AJ Auxerre in Ligue 1.

During that match, Rennes had 48% of the possession and managed 12 shots on goal, with 9 of them landing in the target area. Kamaldeen Sulemana (3 minutes), Amine Gouiri (60 minutes), Martin Terrier (68 minutes), Flavien Tait (79 minutes), and Matthis Abline (85 minutes) scored goals for Rennes. Auxerre had seven shots on goal, but only three of them were on target.

Rennes has not had any trouble scoring in their last six games, as they have won all of them. During that time period, they have amassed a total of 14 claims while making only 6 concessions. 

Fenerbahçe WWWLWW

Fenerbahce is coming into this game with some momentum after beating Dynamo Kyiv 2-1 in their last Europa League match.

During that game, Fenerbahce had possession of the ball 65 percent of the time and had 9 shots on goal, with 6 of those shots finding the back of the net. Both Gustavo Henrique (in the 35th minute) and Michy Batshuayi (in the 92nd minute) found the back of the net for Fenerbahce. On the other hand, Dynamo Kyiv had five shots on goal, with three of them finding their mark. Viktor Tsyhankov (63′) scored for Dynamo Kyiv.

Over the course of their previous six encounters, Fenerbahce, led by Jorge Jesus, have scored 14 goals. Five goals have been scored against them in total across all of those matches when they have been defeated. 

Injured and suspended

Rennes: (Arnaud Kalimuendo, Warmed Omari, Jérémy Doku, Baptiste Santamaria).

Fenerbahçe: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Rennes vs Fenerbahçe Predicted XI

Rennes Predicted XI: Mandanda, Traore, Rodon, Theate, Truffert, Bourigeaud, Tait, Majer, – Sulemana, Gouiri, Terrier.

Fenerbahçe Predicted XI: Bayindir, Kadioglu, Henrique, Szalai, Peres, Rossi, Arao, Crespo, Alioski, Geraldino, King.

Prediction

When Rennes takes on Fenerbahce, which may have trouble scoring goals, we have a strong suspicion that Rennes will not only win the match but also keep a clean sheet.

When the final whistle sounds, our prediction is that Rennes will have won by a score of 2-0. 

Dynamo Kyiv vs AEK Larnaca | Europa League (15.09.2022, 21:00)

At other times, there would have been little doubt about the outcome of this match. Today, however, Dynamo Kiev is clearly in trouble for the time in history they are in, so we are much more careful. The Ukrainians are still the favorites, but the match result is not sure as it probably would have been in normal circumstances.

Also because the performance of Dynamo Kiev at the beginning of the season is not “normal” in itself, neither if we focus on the championship, nor if we focus on the Europa League.

Form Guide

Dynamo Kyiv LLLLLW

After claiming a 1-0 victory over FC Lviv in the Premier League last time out, Dynamo Kyiv will be looking for a similar outcome this time around.

Their goal-scoring record against opponents over the course of their most recent six matches is just four goals total. Dynamo Kyiv has had 13 goals scored against them during those matches, making it the team with the most goals conceded.  

AEK Larnaca WWDLLW

AEK Larnaca comes into this match on the heels of a First Division victory, having defeated Nea Salamis by a score of 1-0 in their most recent matchup.

AEK Larnaca has scored nine goals in their last six matches, averaging 1.5 goals per match.

Injured and suspended

Dynamo Kyiv: (Volodymyr Kostevych, Vladyslav Kulach, Ruslan Neshcheret, Denys Popov, Georgiy Bushchan, Vladyslav Supryaga, Mykola Shaparenko).

AEK Larnaca: (Bruno Gama (Achilles tendon surgery) and Andreas Paraskevas).

Dynamo Kyiv vs AEK Larnaca Predicted XI

Dynamo Kyiv Predicted XI: Bushchan; Kedziora, Burda, Syrota, Vivcharenko; Shepelev, Sydorchuk; Tsygankov, Garmash, Kabaev, Buyalskyi.

AEK Larnaca Predicted XI: Piric; Casas, Milicevic, Tomovic, Garcia, Sanjurjo, Gustavo; Faraj, Trickovski, Altman; Olatunji.

Prediction

It is true that Dynamo Kiev is not going through a particularly brilliant moment, but it is equally true that in the end the technical values should come out. 

Dynamo Kyiv should win 1-0 after 90 minutes if both teams score.

Hapoel Be’er Sheva vs Villarreal | Conference League (15.09.2022, 21:00)

At the Yaakov Turner Toto Stadium in Beer Sheva, Israel, hosts Hapoel face Villarreal on the second day of Group C of the Europa Conference League. The Hapoel Beer Sheva team, coached by Elianiv Barda, drew 0-0 on their debut in the competition on the field of Austria Vienna, while in last weekend’s championship game they won 2-3 on the ground of Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Unai Emery’s Villarreal, on the other hand, confirmed their prediction as the group’s favorite by winning their debut, albeit narrowly, 4-3 at home against the Poles of Lech Poznan, but were defeated 1-0 by Real Betis in the next round of the championship in Seville. On the eve of the match, only Villarreal’s Arnaut Danjuma is given as unavailable for this match.

Form Guide

Hapoel Be’er Sheva DWLLDW

Following their victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv 2-3 in Ligat HaAl, Hapoel Be’er Sheva will be hoping for a repeat performance in their upcoming game against Hapoel Jerusalem.

Astrit Selmani (minute 60), Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov (minute 66), and Eugene Ansah (minute 82) were the players who found the back of the net for Hapoel Be’er Sheva.

Hapoel Be’er Sheva of Elyaniv Barda has scored 11 goals throughout its previous six matches, which results in an average of 1.83 goals scored per game for the team.

Villarreal WWDWWL

Villarreal and their fans that traveled with them will be hoping for a better result here after suffering a loss in their most recent La Liga match, which was against Real Betis.

During that match, Villarreal had 53% possession of the ball and 14 shots on goal, with only three of those shots being on target. Real Betis had 16 shots on goal, only five of which were on target. Rodri scored a goal for Real Betis in the 61st minute.

The Villarreal defense has been on a tear lately, as evidenced by the fact that they have only conceded four goals in their last six matches combined. This impressive run of play has contributed to the team’s improved goal differential. During the same period, their forwards have been able to score 12 goals for themselves. 

Injured and suspended

Hapoel Be’er Sheva: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Villarreal: (Arnaut Danjuma).

Dynamo Kyiv vs AEK Larnaca Predicted XI

Dynamo Kyiv Predicted XI: Glazer; Dadaya, Abu Abaid, Vitor, Tibi; Elias, Bareiro, Micha; Suleymanov, Hemed, Hatuel.

AEK Larnaca Predicted XI: Jorgensen; De la Fuente, Mandi, Cuenca, Mojica; Chukwueze, Coquelin, Morlanes, Trigueros; Morales, Baena.

Prediction

We believe that Hapoel Be’er Sheva may have trouble breaking through the defense of Villarreal, who we believe should win the game and may even keep a clean sheet. Our prediction is that Villarreal will win, and we believe that they will also keep a clean sheet.

Because of this, we think the game will be close, and Villarreal will win by a score of 0-1 at the end of the game. 

Silkeborg IF vs West Ham United | Conference League (15.09.2022, 21:00)

After a thrilling third-place finish in the league last year, the Danes lost the Europa League playoffs but qualified for the conference rounds anyway. West Ham is a clearly superior team that got off to a bad start in the league.

Silkeborg have recently beaten Aarhus but are not yet back from an exciting period in terms of results: five defeats in the previous seven matches. Hellenius, last season’s top scorer, is still there, but the offensive phase is struggling to take off, as seen against HJK in the preliminaries and subsequently with Anderlecht.

West Ham started the Premier League with a series of defeats, but in Europe, they still have their say: they beat FCSB without major problems at the first leg, and in the preliminaries, they got rid of Viborg, a Danish team with a level similar to that of Silkeborg, without major problems. It also comes after a week off since the entire championship round has been suspended.

Form Guide

Silkeborg IF WDLLLW

After beating Aarhus 1-0 in the Superliga, Silkeborg IF is looking for another win to add to their record.

During that game, Silkeborg IF had 46% possession of the ball and nine shots on goal, with five of those shots hitting the target. Sebastian Jörgensen was the only player from Silkeborg IF to register a score (at the 31-minute). There were 15 shots on goal taken by Aarhus, but only four of them were on target.

In five out of the last six contests that Silkeborg IF have been a part of, there have been fewer than three goals scored on average. Silkeborg IF scored five goals, and the other teams scored five goals. 

West Ham United LWWDLW

West Ham United comes into this matchup on the heels of a victory in their most recent game, which was a Conference League match against Steaua Bucharest that they won 3-1.

Jarrod Bowen (in the 69th minute), Emerson Palmieri (in the 74th minute), and Michail Antonio (in the 90th minute) all scored for West Ham United. Andrei Cordea (34′) scored for Steaua Bucharest.

The West Ham United team managed by David Moyes has scored nine goals as a direct result of their attacks throughout the course of their most recent six matches. The sum of the goals that they have given up in those same matches brings the total to 6 for the season. 

Injured and suspended

Silkeborg IF: (Gustav Dahl)

West Ham United: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Silkeborg IF vs West Ham United Predicted XI

Silkeborg IF Predicted XI: Larsen, Sonne, Salquist, Calisir, Engel, Thordarson, Brink, Klynge, Joergensen, Helenius, Kusk.

West Ham United Predicted XI: Areola, Coufal, Kehrer, Ogbonna, Emerson, Downes, Rice, Lanzini, Cornet, Scamacca, Benrahma.

Prediction

We believe that Silkeborg IF will have a difficult time scoring against this West Ham United lineup, which we believe has a chance of scoring and maintaining their lead. As a result, we believe that West Ham United will remain in the lead.

As a result, we anticipate a tight match that will ultimately end with West Ham United holding a 0-1 advantage.

İstanbul Başakşehir vs Fiorentina | Conference League (15.09.2022, 21:00)

Istanbul Basaksehir and Fiorentina face off this Thursday evening at the Fatih Terim stadium in the Turkish metropolis. The home team has a chance to make a big step toward qualifying against the only other team whose technical level is at least the same as theirs. Fiorentina, on the other hand, cannot afford to lose because they have already given up two points in the match on the easiest card in the group. 

Form Guide

İstanbul Başakşehir DWWWWW

Following beating Beşiktaş 1-0 in the Super Lig, Istanbul Başakşehir will be looking for more of the same after their most recent success, which gave them a confidence boost.

During that match, Istanbul Başakşehir had 51% possession of the ball and seven shots on goal, with only 1 of them finding the back of the net. Bertrand Traoré was the one who put the ball in the back of the net for Istanbul Başakşehir (71′). Beşiktaş had 21 shots on goal, but only 2 of them were successful.

Their most recent results demonstrate, without any doubt, that the Istanbul Başakşehir rearguard is at the point where there is not much more they can do. The number of goals that have been scored against Istanbul Başakşehir in their last six matches is two, despite the fact that they have a goalie that has allowed only two goals to be scored against them. 

Fiorentina DDLDDL

After suffering a loss in their most recent match in Serie A competition against Bologna, both Fiorentina and their fans who traveled with them will be hoping for a different outcome tonight.

During that match, Fiorentina had 61% of the control of the ball and 13 shots on goal, with only two of them finding the target. Lucas Martinez Quarta was the lone player to score for Fiorentina, and he did it in the 54th minute. Twelve shots were taken by Bologna, but only four of them were on target. The goals for Bologna came from Musa Barrow (in the 59th minute) and Marko Arnautovi (in the 62nd minute).

An unusually low number of goals have been scored between Fiorentina and their opponents in five of the club’s most recent six matches. This has resulted in a win for Fiorentina in each of those five matches. The overall average amount of goals scored in each game throughout that time span came out to a meager 1.33. 

Injured and suspended

İstanbul Başakşehir: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Fiorentina: (Alfred Duncan, Nikola Milenković, Nicolás González, Szymon Zurkowski, Gaetano Castrovilli)

İstanbul Başakşehir vs Fiorentina Predicted XI

İstanbul Başakşehir Predicted XI: Babacan; Sahiner, Duarte, Ndayishimiye, Kaldirim; Tekdemir, Biglia, Ozcan; Traore, Okaka, Gurler.

Fiorentina Predicted XI: Terracciano; Sorokins, Martinez Quarta, Igor, Biraghi; Bonaventura, Amrabat, Barak; Kouame, Cabral, Ikone.

Prediction

Even though it is hard to tell the difference between the two teams, both Fiorentina and Istanbul Başakşehir don’t seem to have enough chances to score goals.

Due to the fact that we do not anticipate there to be a significant gap between them, a tie is a distinct possibility. As a result of this reason, we are leaning toward a close contest that will end with a score of 0-0 at the conclusion of this game.

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PSG vs Juventus | Champions League (06.09.2022, 21:00)

Finally, the Champions League starts again and does so immediately with fantastic matches. One of these is scheduled at the ”Le Parc des Princes” between PSG and Juventus. The French champions host the Old Lady on the first day of Group H, in which the Portuguese of Benfica and the Israelis of Maccabi Haifa are also present.

Both teams will want to do better than last season, where they were eliminated in the round of 16. Christophe Galtier’s team started really well in the league, and the many champions in the squad are starting to understand each other wonderfully. The most in-form is the Brazilian Neymar, already 7 goals this season.

On the other hand, there is a Juventus side that struggled a bit in the first few matches of the season. Max Allegri’s team was stopped too often on par and showed some limitations in terms of fluidity of play. The Bianconeri are waiting for the return of several injured players, but in the meantime they will be able to count on Angel Di Maria, who should play this match as an ex. The most worrying figure for Juventus is the four consecutive away games without a win, which does not bode well in view of this challenge. 

Form Guide

Paris Saint-Germain WWWDWW

PSG will be looking for more of the same after their previous result, which was a victory in Ligue 1 over Nantes by a score of 0-3 in their favor.

During that match, Paris Saint-Germain held 59% of the possession and had 19 shots on goal, with 7 of them finding the back of the net. Kylian Mbappé scored twice (18 and 54 minutes) and Nuno Mendes scored once (68 minutes) for Paris Saint-Germain. There were ten shots on goal taken by Nantes, but only one was on target.

The most recent results of these players demonstrate that the back line of Paris Saint-Germain does not have a lot of room for improvement. Four goals have been scored against Paris Saint-Germain in their net over the course of their last six matches. This is due to the fact that the club’s defenders have been very tenacious.

Juventus LWDDWD

In the most recent matchup in Serie A, Juventus and Fiorentina played to a 1-1 draw.

During that match, Juventus had a 40% possession rate and 4 shots on goal, with only one of those shots being on target. Arkadiusz Milik was the one who scored for Juventus in the ninth minute. Fiorentina had a total of 16 shots on goal, just five of which were on target. The goal for Fiorentina was scored in the 29th minute by Christian Kouamé.

In five of the last six matches that Juventus has competed in, the total number of goals that have been scored between them and their opponents has been rather modest. During that time, the total average number of goals scored per game was a pitiful 1.83, with Juventus scoring 1.17 on average.  

Injured and suspended

Paris Saint-Germain: (Timothée Pembélé).

Juventus: (Wojciech Szczesny, Paul Pogba, Federico Chiesa).

PSG vs Juventus Predicted XI

Paris Saint-Germain Predicted XI: Donnarumma, Ramos, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Hakimi, Verratti, Vítinha, Mendes, Messi, Mbappe, Neymar Jr.

Juventus Predicted XI: Perin, Cuadrado, Danilo, Bremer, Alex Sandro, McKennie, Locatelli, Paredes, Di Maria, Vlahovic, Kostic.

Prediction

We got off to a strong start with a terrific debut for Juventus, who will have to immediately prove that they are up to the stage. 

In this match, Juventus will almost certainly find the back of the net at least once, but it is quite unlikely that this will be enough to prevent them from suffering a loss.

We anticipate a close game that will end with Paris Saint-Germain holding a 2-1 lead by the time the referee blows the final whistle on the match. 

 Sevilla vs Manchester City | Champions League (06.09.2022, 21:00)

Lopetegui’s Sevilla have the opportunity to reverse the course of a season that started very badly (three defeats in four league games) in the most majestic scenario, against one of the strongest teams in the world. In fact, it will be none other than Manchester City in the Champions League, the next test for the “Andalusians,” who would need a success or at least a positive performance as never before.

If Sevilla must (already) try to archive a nightmare start, emphasized by the very clear internal KO for 0-3 against Barcelona, City will instead try to go beyond the last match, in the Premier League against Aston Villa, a match in which the “Guardiola boys” certainly suffered more than one might think and achieved only a draw. For Manchester City, starting the season well in the “Big Ears” Cup (which has been a sort of obsession for some years now) would bring everything back to normal and certainly make the Villa Park misstep more assimilable.

Already from the perspective of the group (which also sees Dortmund and Copenhagen challenge each other), Sánchez Pizjuán’s challenge represents a sort of test, because it will allow us to see, if necessary, how much of Manchester City’s first place is truly inaccessible or will have space to be attached.

To make this eventuality happen, it will be necessary that the Sevilla defense be able to “stem” (to stay on the subject of unstoppable entities) and stop Haaland, already in double figures (10 goals) at the beginning of September.

Form Guide

Sevilla DWLDLL

After suffering a setback to Barcelona by a score of 0-3 in their most recent La Liga match, Sevilla will be hoping for a better outcome here.

During that game, Sevilla had 46% control of the ball and 9 shots on goal, with 4 of them finding the target. Barcelona had 18 shots on goal, and they were only able to get 8 of them on target. The goals for Barcelona came from Raphinha (in the 21st minute), Robert Lewandowski (in the 36th minute), and Eric Garca (in the 50th minute).

In recent years, it has been an extremely unusual occurrence for Sevilla to display a resolute defensive posture. They should be worried about the fact that Sevilla has let their opponents score in 5 of their last 6 games, giving their opponents a total of 9 goals in that time. Before this match, Aston Villa had never beaten Manchester City in a league game in any of the 11 games they had played against the club. They were hoping to finally end their streak of not winning. 

Manchester City WWDWWD

Aston Villa and Manchester City played each other to a 1-1 draw in the most recent matchup for both teams in the Premier League.

During the match, Manchester City held control of the ball for 73% of the game and had 13 shots on goal, with 4 of those shots hitting the target. Erling Haaland was the only player for Manchester City to register a point on the scoresheet (50′). Aston Villa had three shots on goal, but just one of them was on target. Aston Villa’s goal was scored by Leon Bailey in the 74th minute.

Manchester City has scored a combined total of 20 goals during the course of their most recent six matches. Additionally, Manchester City has been able to score in every single one of those instances. During that period of time, they have given the other team the opportunity to score six goals.  

Injured and suspended

Sevilla: (Karim Rekik, Marcão, Tecatito)

Manchester City: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Sevilla vs Manchester City Predicted XI

Sevilla Predicted XI: Bounou, Navas, Kouassi, Gudelj, Acuña, Jordán, Fernando, Rakitic, Lamela, En-Nesyri, Isco.

Manchester City Predicted XI: Ederson, Cancelo, Stones, Dias, Aké, De Bruyne, Rodri, Gündogan, Mahrez, Haaland, Grealish.

Prediction

Given the Citizens’ lack of brilliance in the first 45 minutes of play, but also their excessive offensive power as a risky but profitable share, we think a draw in the first half followed by an English victory is an interesting option.

Celtic vs Real Madrid | Champions League (06.09.2022, 21:00)

The reigning European Champions Real Madrid’s season could not have begun better, as they began again in their “favorite” competition, away, against the noble (but very strong) Celtic in Glasgow. Real have simply won all of their games thus far: in the league and in the Super Cup against Eintracht, which sends a strong message to the other contenders both nationally and internationally. The most recent victory, with Betis (who arrived unbeaten in Madrid), was also the first at home. Up to now, the hesitations of Ancelotti’s guys have been really minimal, only partly on the first day with Almeria, then always convincing successes, with a lot of quality in front, with an excellent impact from Tchouameni, with the confirmations of Benzema and Vinicius, and with a great Courtois to parry on the rare occasions he has been called upon to do so.

Celtic also arrived on their debut with a clear path (six wins out of six in the league) and, like Real against Betis, after defeating 4-0 a former (unbeaten) team or the Rangers’ eternal rivals. The supremacy of the Green-and-Whites in the “Old Firm” was total: a fast, perky, “bad” team that immediately knocked out their opponents without ever giving them the opportunity to get back into the game. The European Challenge, therefore, will inevitably sanction a non-victory for at least one of the two teams. The “curriculum” with which the two teams present themselves, the fact that it is the first of the group, and the extraordinary atmosphere that will certainly be created at Celtic Park will be a guarantee of entertainment and enjoyment for the duration of the match.

Form Guide

Celtic WWWWWW

Celtic won their last game, so they will be hoping for a win like their 4-0 win over Rangers in the Premiership.

During that game, Celtic held 45% of the possession and had 15 shots on goal, with 6 of them finding their intended target. Liel Abada scored twice (8′ and 40′), Jota scored once (32′), and David Turnbull scored once (78′) for Celtic. On the opposite end of the ice, the Rangers had 11 shots on goal, with only two of them actually hitting the target.

It is clear from their more recent scorelines that the Celtic backline has been having a fantastic time recently. There have only been two goals scored at Celtic’s end in their previous six matches, demonstrating the team’s strong defensive play. 

Real Madrid WWWWWW

Real Madrid comes into this match on the heels of a victory in their most recent La Liga match, which they won 2-1 over Real Betis.

Real Madrid had 50 percent of the possession in that game and had 22 shots on goal, with four of them finding the target. Vinicius Junior (9′) and Rodrygo Goes (65′) were the players that found the back of the net for Real Madrid. On the other hand, Real Betis had eight shots on goal, with four of them landing in the net. The goal was scored by Sergio Canales for Real Betis in the 17th minute.

Real Madrid has scored a total of 14 goals through their past six matches. In those matches, they have won all six of them. Additionally, Real Madrid has scored a goal in each and every one of those matches. During this time span, they have been on the receiving end of four goals scored against them.

Injured and suspended

Celtic: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Real Madrid: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Celtic vs Real Madrid Predicted XI

Celtic Predicted XI: Hart, Juranovic, Carter-Vickers, Starfelt, Taylor, O’Riley, McGregor, Hatate, Abada, Furuhashi, Jota.

Real Madrid Predicted XI: Courtois, Carvajal, Militão, Alaba, Mendy, Modric, Tchouameni, Kroos, Rodrygo, Benzema, Júnior.

Prediction

This fantastic start to the season for both teams, where the players (especially attackers) are doing well, makes us think about goals and specifically how to keep the door “open” to a Celtic goal.

Celtic will probably be able to score against this Real Madrid squad; nevertheless, a single goal might not be enough to give them the outcome that they seek. Real Madrid is expected to have a better chance of winning.

As a result, we are predicting a very close game, with Real Madrid emerging victorious with a score of 1-2 at the conclusion of the contest. 

Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich | Champions League (07.09.2022, 21:00)

After losing the Derby 3-2 and having already come under the magnifying glass of critics for having conceded two defeats in their last three games, Simone Inzaghi’s Inter are preparing their Champions League debut by facing Bayern Munich at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, on the first day of Group C. The Bavarians have won twice out of three in the past on the Nerazzurri’s field and arrive at this match after having drawn the second match in a row in the league, 1-1 on the field of Union Berlin.

Form Guide

Inter Milan WWWLWL

After suffering a defeat to AC Milan by a score of 3-2 in their most recent Serie A match, Inter Milan will be hoping for a better outcome in this contest.

During that game, Inter Milan had 52% possession of the ball and 16 shots on goal, with 5 of those shots finding the back of the net. Both of Inter Milan’s goals came from Marcelo Brozovic (in the 21st minute) and Edin Deko (in the 67th minute). AC Milan, their rivals, had 21 shots on goal, with 5 of them landing in the target area. Olivier Giroud (in the 54th minute) and Rafael Leo (in the 28th and 60th minutes) scored goals for AC Milan.

Recent matches that have included Inter Milan have frequently had a high number of goals scored, which has contributed to the overall sense of excitement. In the last half-dozen games that both teams have played, a total of 22 goals have been scored between them (which works out to an average of 3.67 goals per game), with Inter Milan being responsible for 14 of those goals.

Bayern Munich WWWDWD

In their most recent match, which took place in Bundesliga 1, Bayern Munich and Union Berlin played to a 1-1 draw.

During that match, Bayern Munich held control of the ball for 75% of the time and had 21 shots on goal, with 6 of them finding the back of the net. Joshua Kimmich put Bayern Munich on the board in the fifteenth minute. Seven shots on goal were taken by Union Berlin, but only two were on target. Sheraldo Becker scored a goal for Union Berlin at the twelve-minute mark.

The Bayern Munich defense corps has put together a string of dependable performances, which has resulted in the number of goals they’ve allowed dropping to three over the course of their last six matches combined. During that span of time, their forwards have been responsible for 22 goals. Inter Milan enters this match having not suffered a loss against AC Milan in any of the previous six league matches that were played away from Inter Milan’s stadium. Away supporters have definitely had plenty to cheer about in recent games.

Injured and suspended

Inter Milan: (Romelu Lukaku).

Bayern Munich: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich Predicted XI

Inter Milan Predicted XI: Handonovic, Skrinar, de Vrij, Bastoni, Dumfries, Barella, Brozovic, Calhanoglu, Darmian, Martinez, Correa.

Bayern Munich Predicted XI: Neuer, Pavard, de Ligt, Hernandez, Davies, Kimmich, Sabitzer, Sane, Müller, Musiala, Mane.

Prediction

Inter will make their Champions League debut at home, but they are far from favorites against Bayern Munich, according to the odds. The possibility that the Nerazzurri will score in this match is much more probable, as well as the Bavarians scoring a goal.

Because of this, we think Bayern Munich will win by a score of 1-3, which should give them a good amount of breathing room. 

Barcelona vs Viktoria Plzeň | Champions League (07.09.2022, 21:00)

Barcelona – Viktoria Plzen opens the European season at Camp Nou, and we expect a great show. The blaugrana have undertaken a great work of renewal, and the expensive signings will save the future of the club only if they prove to be successful. The conditions are not only good, they are excellent. The team has won the last three La Liga matches with at least three goals and appears to be the best version of last year’s after Xavi’s arrival. With an overflowing Dembelé and an immediately decisive Lewandowski, the Blaugrana will be dangerous even on a continental level. In a group that also includes Bayern Munich, the goal difference will perhaps also be important, and that is why we believe that the Catalans will not spare themselves against the Czechs.

For its part, Viktoria Plzen is the protagonist of one of its best starts ever, with European preliminaries passed easily and an almost perfect start in the league (5 wins and a draw). After the year, the team returns to play in the Champions League, and despite the difficulty of the commitment, does it arrive in the best possible conditions? Will it be enough? We believe not.

Form Guide

Barcelona DLDWWW

Barcelona will hope to pick up right where they left off in their most recent match, which was a 0-3 triumph against Sevilla in the La Liga competition.

During that game, Barcelona had 54% control of the ball and 18 shots on goal, with 8 of those shots hitting the target. Raphinha (in the 21st minute), Robert Lewandowski (in the 36th minute), and Eric Garca (in the 50th minute) scored for Barcelona. Nine shots were taken at the goal by Sevilla, but only four of them were on target.

In recent games, Barcelona has had more and more scores that end in “nil.” 

Viktoria Plzeň WDWWWW

Viktoria Plzeň will be going into the match having just come off a 0-1 victory against Slovan Liberec in their most recent matchup in the First League.

Jan Skora was the only player from Viktoria Plzeň to score (in the 41st minute).

Viktoria Plzeň defensive unit has turned in a string of consistently solid performances, which has led to a reduction in the number of goals they’ve let up, to a total of two over the course of their most recent six matches. They have scored 9 goals in the same time period, making them the team with the most goals. On the other hand, only time will tell if a pattern like this one may be repeated in the upcoming match or not.

Injured and suspended

Barcelona: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns

Viktoria Plzeň: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns

Barcelona vs Viktoria Plzeň Predicted XI

Barcelona Predicted XI: Stegen, Balde, García, Araújo, Koundé, Pedri, Jong, Gavi, Dembélé, Lewandowski, Raphinha.

Viktoria Plzeň Predicted XI: Holík, Kopic, Kalvach, Hejda, Chory, Sykora, Stanek, Bucha, Pernica, Mosquera, Jemelka.

Prediction

We think that Barcelona will probably be in charge for long stretches of the game and should be able to take advantage of some of the chances they make for themselves.

Despite the fact that Viktoria Plzeň may have a difficult time making a breakthrough, we believe it is very probable that they will still be able to write their names down on the scoresheet.

As a result, we believe that Barcelona will emerge victorious by a score of 3-1 after everything is said and done.

Napoli vs Liverpool | Champions League (07.09.2022, 21:00)

Napoli host Liverpool at the Maradona Stadium in the first round of Group A of the Champions League. This year Spalletti’s team aims to win the Scudetto, taking first place in the standings (together with Milan) after the first 5 days. Since the beginning of the season, the Azzurri have been the most consistent with the Rossoneri, and after the shocking departures of Mertens, Koulibaly, and Fabian Ruiz, they have found stability on the market. The two draws against Fiorentina and Lecce did not compromise the lead in the standings, which came after the victory in the big match against Lazio by the former Sarri in the last round. With four goals in five games, Georgian starlet Kvaratskhelia has already become a fan favorite.

Instead, it was a more complicated start to the season than expected for Klopp’s Liverpool, which are slowly moving up the rankings but are currently in seventh place, behind all the contenders for the title. After two straight wins, the Reds again slowed down against Everton (0-0) in the last round, but now have the chance to make up for it in Europe after a disappointing start to the season.

Form Guide

Napoli WWWDDW

Napoli will be looking for a result similar to their most recent one, which was a victory in Serie A against Lazio by a score of 1-2.

During that game, Napoli had 61% of the control of the ball and 19 shots on goal, with 7 of them landing in the target area. Both Min-Jae Kim (in the 38th minute) and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (in the 61st minute) scored for Napoli. On the opposite end of the field, Lazio had eight shots on goal, but only two of them were on target. Mattia Zaccagni (4′) scored for Lazio.

The most recent scorelines for them demonstrate that the Napoli defense is performing as expected at this point in the season. Napoli has only conceded four goals in their last six games, making them one of the league’s most defensive teams. 

Liverpool DDLWWD

Everton was Liverpool’s opponent in their most recent Premier League match, which ended in a scoreless draw for Liverpool.

During that game, Liverpool held a possession percentage of 61% and had 22 shots on goal, with 8 of them finding the target. Everton, on the other hand, had 14 shots on goal, with only three of them actually hitting the target.

In the previous six matches that Liverpool has participated in, there have been a total of 21 goals scored, which works out to an average of 3.5 goals per game on the basis of the mean. This illustrates that the squad prefers to compete in games with a large number of points scored. There have been six hits by opposing teams out of this total. 

Injured and suspended

Napoli: (Diego Demme).

Liverpool: (Naby Keïta, Thiago, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain).

Napoli vs Liverpool Predicted XI

Napoli Predicted XI: Meret; Di Lorenzo, Kim, Rrahmani, Rui; Zielinski, Zambo Anguissa, Lobotka; Politano, Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia.

Liverpool Predicted XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Elliott, Fabinho, Arthur; Salah, Nunez, Diaz.

Prediction

Challenge between two teams with extensive international experience: Napoli is currently in better shape, but Klopp should never be underestimated in Europe. The precedents are in balance.

As a result, we predict a hard-fought 0-1 victory for Liverpool at the end of 90 minutes. 

FC Zürich vs Arsenal | Europa League (08.09.2022, 18:45)

Zürich hosts Arsenal at Letzigrund Stadium in the first round of the Europa League, group A. The surprise defeat in the last round of the Premier League (3-1 against Manchester United) interrupted Arsenal’s clear path, after the best start ever since 2004, with 5 victories in the league in the first 5 games. Who knows if the thud against the Red Devils will leave a mark, but the first test of the season in Europe for Arteta seems absolutely within reach.

In fact, Zürich did well in qualifying in Europe but disastrously in the league: last place in the standings and not even a victory after 7 games for Franco Foda’s men, which is increasingly questioned. In the last round came the defeat against Lugano, and the alarming goal difference of -12, after 7 rounds, is the second worst in the Swiss Super League.

Form Guide

FC Zürich DWWWLL

After suffering a loss against Lugano by a score of 1-2 in their most recent Super League match, FC Zürich will come into this match wanting to improve on their previous performance.

During that match, FC Zürich had 47% possession of the ball and 17 shots on goal, with just 4 of those shots finding the back of the net. Aiyegun Tosin was the one who scored for FC Zürich in the twenty-fourth minute. Ten shots were taken by Lugano, but only four of them were on target. Renato Steffen scored for Lugano in the fifth minute, while Mohamed El Amine Amoura scored in the 90th minute.

FC Zürich has not had any trouble scoring, as evidenced by the fact that they have found the back of the net in each and every one of their most recent six encounters.

During that time frame, they have earned a total of 11 points while also giving up a sum of 8 points.

Arsenal WWWWWL

Arsenal and its fans will be hoping for a better result this time after suffering a loss to Manchester United in contention for the Premier League the last time they faced off against one another.

During that match, Arsenal held a 60% possession advantage and had 16 shots on goal, with 3 of them finding the target. For Arsenal, Bukayo Saka was the lone player to score (in the 60th minute). Ten shots were taken by Manchester United, with six of them being on target. Antony (in the 35th minute) and Marcus Rashford (in the 66th and 75th minutes, respectively) scored for Manchester United.

At least three goals have been scored in each of Arsenal’s last five matches (out of a total of six), all of which have been played. During that stretch, games had an average of 3.5 goals scored, with Arsenal contributing 2.33 of those goals on average. The overall average of goals scored each game was 3.5.

Injured and suspended

FC Zürich: (Ilan Sauter, Bogdan Viunnyk).

Arsenal: (Aleksandr Zinchenko, Reiss Nelson).

Manchester United vs Arsenal Predicted XI

FC Zürich Predicted XI: Brecher, Omeragic, Kryeziu, Mets, Boranijasevic, Dzemaili, Selnaes, Avdijaj, Guerrero, Rohner, Aiyegun

Arsenal Predicted XI: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Xhaka, Lokonga, Saka, Smith Rowe, Martinelli, Jesus.

Prediction

Our assumption is that Arsenal will have a good number of shots on goal and will make the most of those opportunities.

On the opposite end of the field, FC Zürich won’t have an easy job breaking down their defensive line, but we do think they have the potential to be dangerous at times.

We think that Arsenal will win the game with a score of 1-3 after 90 minutes. 

Manchester United vs Real Sociedad | Europa League (08.09.2022, 21:00)

The match between Manchester United and Real Sociedad on Thursday may be the most exciting of the Europa League, with both teams capable of making it all the way to the end of the competition and forced to compete for first place in a group that also includes Omonia Nicosia and Sheriff Tiraspol.

Manchester United, two weeks ago, found their way to success by changing their set-up on the pitch and taking four consecutive victories. It is no coincidence that two of them have come up against high-level teams such as Liverpool and Arsenal, which also bodes well in Europe. Real Sociedad had a more conventional start: two wins, one draw, and one defeat. The impression is that the Basques cannot challenge the greats of the country and Europe: the draw with Atletico followed a heavy defeat against Barcelona, and last year against Manchester United, the team was eliminated badly with a 0-4 home record 

Form Guide

Manchester United LLWWWW

After claiming a 3-1 victory against Arsenal in the Premier League last time out, Manchester United will be looking for a similar outcome this time around.

During that match, Manchester United held 40% of the control of the ball and had 10 shots on goal, with 6 of those shots finding the target. Antony (in the 35th minute) and Marcus Rashford (in the 66th and 75th minutes) were the goal scorers for Manchester United. There were 16 shots on goal taken by Arsenal, but only three of them were on target. Arsenal’s goal was scored by Bukayo Saka at the sixty-minute mark.

Manchester United, coached by Erik ten Hag, have won their past six matches, scoring a combined total of eight goals in those victories. The total number of goals that they have allowed to be scored against them in those matches is 8.

Real Sociedad WLWLWD

Real Sociedad’s most recent match, which was played against Atlético Madrid in La Liga, ended in a 1-1 draw.

During that match, Real Sociedad held control of the ball for 55% of the time and had 12 shots on goal, with 5 of them finding the target. Umar Sadiq was the one who broke the deadlock for Real Sociedad in the 55th minute. Atlético Madrid, on the other hand, had 16 shots on goal, with 7 of them actually hitting the target. Atlético Madrid’s goal was scored by Alvaro Morata in the fifth minute.

Real Sociedad has scored seven goals for itself in its most recent six matches against their opponents. Real Sociedad have scored at least one goal in each and every one of their matches without fail. During this time span, they have been on the receiving end of eight goals scored against them. 

Injured and suspended

Manchester United: (Victor Lindelöf).

Real Sociedad: (arlos Fernández, Martín Merquelanz, Mikel Oyarzabal).

Manchester United vs Real Sociedad Predicted XI

Manchester United Predicted XI: De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Malacia, Casemiro, Eriksen, Sancho, Fernandes, Antony, Rashford.

Real Sociedad Predicted XI: Remiro; Gorosabel, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Munoz; Mendez, Zubimendi, Merino, D Silva; Kubo, Cho.

Prediction

Even against a tough team like Real Sociedad, Manchester United has the skills and drive to make a name for itself in Europe.

Real Sociedad should have enough to hit the back of the net against this Manchester United team in this game; but, the number of goals they should score might not be nearly as high as the number of goals they could allow.

We think it will be a close game, and that Manchester United will win by a score of 2-1 after the full ninety minutes.