Predictions 07 – 10.11.2023
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Barcelona | Champions League
07/11/2023 17:45
Prediction: 1-3
Barcelona is set to face Shakhtar Donetsk at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg for the fourth matchday of Group H in the Champions League on Tuesday at 6.45pm. The Catalans currently lead the group with 9 points and have a strong chance to secure their qualification for the next round. A victory in this match would put them more than six points ahead of Shakhtar, who have only one option – to win and stay close to second-placed Porto with 6 points. Porto is awaiting their match against Antwerp, who are at the bottom of the group with no points. The first leg of this encounter ended with a 2-1 victory for Barcelona.
Both teams come into this match in excellent form. After their loss against Barcelona in the first leg, Shakhtar secured victories over Viktoria in the Ukrainian Cup and Dynamo Kiev in the league. Barcelona, on the other hand, is coming off a late win against Real Sociedad away, which helped ease the disappointment of their recent loss in the Clasico against Real Madrid. Xavi’s Barcelona has been impressive this season, winning eleven out of thirteen matches.
- Barcelona has won all their matches in the Champions League so far.
- The first leg of this match ended 2-1 in favor of Barcelona.
- Shakhtar has seen over 2.5 goals in all three of their Champions League matches.
- On average, Barcelona’s Champions League matches have witnessed 3 goals, while Shakhtar’s have had 4.
- Six of Shakhtar’s last seven home games have ended with over 2.5 goals.
Manchester City vs Young Boys | Champions League
07/11/2023 20:00
Prediction: 4-0
The upcoming match between Manchester City and Young Boys on Tuesday at 9 pm could potentially secure Guardiola’s team a spot in the Champions League round of 16. Manchester City is currently leading the group with nine points, three points ahead of Leipzig in second place, and eight points clear of Young Boys and Red Star, who share the same points. Young Boys are in a challenging position and are primarily competing for the third spot, with their main focus on the upcoming direct match against Red Star.
Manchester City has rebounded well after a series of setbacks, including a defeat against Arsenal. They have now secured four consecutive victories, defeating Brighton, Young Boys, Manchester United 3-0 in the derby, and a dominant 6-1 win against Bournemouth in their last match. Young Boys had a positive week as well, registering wins against Winterthur and Rapperswil, which helped them recover from a recent mini crisis that included two draws and a defeat.
- The first-leg match ended with a 3-1 victory for Manchester City.
- Manchester City has both scored and conceded at least one goal in three of their last four matches.
- Young Boys have had three matches with a “Goal” result in their last four.
- Manchester City, when playing at home, has conceded at least one goal in four of their last five matches.
- Young Boys have scored in seven consecutive away matches.
AC Milan vs PSG | Champions League
07/11/2023 20:00
Prediction: 0-1
AC Milan is facing a challenging situation as they prepare to take on Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Rossoneri currently find themselves at the bottom of the group with 3 points, trailing by two points behind the pair of Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund, and four points behind the leading French team. Pioli is under pressure not only to overcome recent criticism but also to keep their European dreams alive. However, the task is complicated by the fact that the French team is in excellent form and seems to be understanding Luis Enrique’s tactics.
Milan is enduring an official crisis, with a recent home defeat against Udinese, who hadn’t won in the last ten Serie A matches. This loss is part of a series of negative results, including a draw against Napoli after leading 2-0 and double defeats against Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg. Meanwhile, Luis Enrique and PSG have rebounded, recording five consecutive wins against Rennes, Strasbourg, Milan, Brest, and Montpellier.
- Milan has lost three of their last four matches.
- They have suffered two consecutive defeats at San Siro, failing to score any goals.
- PSG is on a five-match winning streak.
- PSG has secured two consecutive away victories.
- The first-leg match ended with a 3-0 victory for PSG, marking the third Champions League match in a row without a goal for Milan.
Red Bull Salzburg vs Inter Milan | Champions League
08/11/2023 20:00
Prediction: 1-2
Inter is heading to Austria with the goal of securing their spot in the Champions League round of 16 well in advance. The Nerazzurri, tied with Real Sociedad at the top of the Group D standings, can mathematically advance to the knockout stages with a victory against Salzburg, who have three points. Salzburg’s primary objective on Wednesday at 9 pm will be to halt Inzaghi’s team and re-enter the race for second place, while also preventing any potential comeback attempt by Benfica, who are at the bottom of the group with 0 points.
Salzburg, after two consecutive losses to Lask and Inter, has returned to earning points and victories, winning three in a row against Tirol, Hartberg, and Altach in their domestic league. In the Champions League, their only victory was in the first match against Benfica, followed by a loss to Real Sociedad. Inzaghi’s Inter is in excellent form with four consecutive victories against Atalanta, Roma, Salzburg, and Turin. Throughout the season, Inter has lost only one match at home, which was against Sassuolo, out of the 14 matches played, with 11 victories.
- Inter is currently on a four-match winning streak.
- Salzburg has lost three of their last five home games.
- Inter has won all of their last four away matches.
- Inter has won every previous match against Salzburg.
- Inter has secured nine victories out of the twelve matches this season.
Real Madrid vs Braga | Champions League
08/11/2023 20:00
Prediction: 3-1
The upcoming match between Real Madrid and Sporting Braga on the fourth day of Group C in the Champions League is of significant importance to Rudi Garcia’s Napoli. Napoli is currently in second place in the group, trailing Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid by 3 points, while Artur Jorge’s Sporting Braga is just behind Napoli with the same point difference. The match at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid is scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
Real Madrid enters this match on an unbeaten streak of 8 consecutive matches in all competitions, securing 6 victories during this run, including the first-leg victory in Portugal with a score of 2-1. Notably, the defeat in the first leg was the first of 4 matches involving Sporting Braga, with all these matches witnessing both teams scoring. Following that initial loss, they have recorded 2 draws and 1 win against Sporting Braga.
- Real Madrid has been unbeaten in their last 8 league and cup matches, with 6 wins and 2 draws.
- In their most recent 4 official matches at home, Real Madrid has not conceded a single goal.
- In this season’s Champions League, Real Madrid has won all their matches so far.
- Real Madrid remains unbeaten at home this season, securing 5 wins and 1 draw.
- Both teams have scored in Sporting Braga’s last 4 official matches.
Arsenal vs Sevilla | Champions League
08/11/2023 20:00
Prediction: 2-1
The Group B of the Champions League is heating up and is one of the most balanced in the competition. Arsenal currently tops the group with 6 points, holding a one-point advantage over Lens, and a three-point lead over the PSV-Sevilla duo. Sevilla, who are yet to win a match, will face Arsenal next in a crucial fixture.
Arsenal comes into the match after two consecutive defeats, one in the Premier League against Newcastle and another in the Carabao Cup against West Ham. However, before that, Arteta’s team had won three out of four matches. Sevilla, on the other hand, is struggling to find their form. In their last eight games, they’ve won only once in the Copa del Rey against Quintanar de la Orden, recording five draws and two defeats.
- In the first leg, Arsenal won 2-1 in Spain, and all three of Arsenal’s Champions League matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- On average, 3.7 goals are scored in Arsenal’s Champions League matches, and 3 goals in Sevilla’s.
- Five of the previous six encounters between these two teams ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Sevilla has won only one of their last eight matches.
Bayern Munich vs Galatasaray | Champions League
08/11/2023 20:00
Prediction: 3-1
Bayern Munich enters the match against Galatasaray with a chance to mathematically secure their place in the Champions League round of 16. The Bavarians won the first leg in Istanbul 3-1, and a victory at the Allianz Arena would seal their qualification. Bayern Munich has been in excellent form recently, winning six of their last seven matches.
However, they suffered a surprising defeat against Saarbrucken in the German Cup last week. On the other hand, Galatasaray has been victorious in eight of their last nine games, including their recent 2-1 win against Kasimpasa.
Interestingly, Bayern Munich’s matches this season have often featured over 2.5 and over 3.5 goals, while Galatasaray has recorded over 2.5 goals in 11 of their last 14 matches.
Bayern Munich is unbeaten at home this season, with five wins and one draw, while Galatasaray has remained unbeaten away, with eight wins and two draws.
Both teams have consistently scored in their matches in this Champions League group stage.
