Predictions 19 – 22.04.2024
Manchester City vs Chelsea | FA Cup
20/04/2024 17:15
Prediction: 2-1
The first FA Cup semi-final is set to take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Wembley Stadium between Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea.
Manchester City, the reigning champions of the competition, come into this match after their European exit, having been eliminated by Real Madrid in the quarter-finals on penalties. In the FA Cup quarter-finals, City secured a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United at home. On the other hand, Chelsea showcased their strength in their recent league match against Everton, securing an impressive 6-0 victory at home. In the FA Cup quarter-finals, the Blues defeated Leicester City 4-2.
- Manchester City have recorded 22 wins and 6 draws in their last 28 games this season.
- Chelsea have won 4 games and drawn 1 in their last 5 matches this season.
- In the first two head-to-head matches of the season, both in the league, the results were 4-4 at Chelsea and 1-1 at Manchester City.
- Manchester City are unbeaten in their last 8 matches against Chelsea, with 6 wins and 2 draws.
- There have been 7 matches with under 2.5 goals scored in the last 9 encounters between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona | La Liga
21/04/2024 20:00
Prediction: 2-1
As the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals deliver contrasting outcomes, the stage is set for the final ‘El Clásico’ showdown of the season, where Real Madrid have the opportunity to all but extinguish Barcelona’s hopes of catching them atop La Liga. With an eight-point lead in the league and fresh off a victory over Manchester City to secure a spot in the UCL semi-finals, the atmosphere at the Bernabéu will be electric for the 257th competitive meeting between these historic rivals.
Real Madrid enters the match with confidence, having secured four consecutive La Liga wins at home ‘to nil’, with an average of 2.75 goals scored per game. They have also won three of the last four home league matches against Barcelona. Carlo Ancelotti’s squad has no reported physical issues following their gruelling penalty shootout victory over Man City.
Meanwhile, Barcelona, reeling from a 4-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, have had an extra day to regroup. Manager Xavi criticized the refereeing in the PSG match but now must shift focus to their faltering title defence. Despite a ten-match unbeaten streak in La Liga, Barcelona faces a formidable challenge at the Bernabéu, where they have struggled recently, conceding at least twice in three of their last four league meetings.
This match holds special significance for Xavi as it marks his last derby in charge. A win would give him an even managerial head-to-head record against Barcelona’s arch-rivals, providing a fitting farewell.
AC Milan vs Inter Milan | Serie A
22/02/2024 19:45
Prediction: 0-1
Rarely has a Milan derby carried such weight as the upcoming clash between AC Milan and Inter Milan, with the latter ready to clinch the Serie A title. Inter needs just one more win to secure the Scudetto, a feat never before achieved at the conclusion of a Milan derby. AC Milan, enduring five consecutive losses to Inter, will strive to prevent their rivals from claiming this historic victory.
Although some optimistic AC Milan supporters may argue that a win could keep their slim title hopes alive, realistically, it would only delay Inter’s inevitable triumph, given the significant 14-point gap between the two teams. Following their Europa League exit at the hands of Roma, AC Milan’s focus now shifts to securing the best possible finish in Serie A. Despite this setback, their strong league form, with just one defeat in 17 matches, reflects their determination to finish the season on a high note.
For Inter, the objective is clear: win and secure the title. While replicating their dominant 5-1 victory from September may be challenging, they remain unbeaten in 26 league games and are poised to potentially match AC Milan’s Serie A record of 58 consecutive matches undefeated. Inter also has the opportunity to become one of the earliest teams to win the Scudetto, aiming to emulate Napoli’s achievement from the previous season.
Inter’s impressive away record further enhances their chances of securing the title away from home, despite this derby technically being played on their home turf. With the prospect of claiming the championship with several games to spare, Inter enters the match with confidence and determination to make history.
