Saturday, 31 December 2016
Thursday, 29 December 2016
Tuesday, 27 December 2016
Monday, 26 December 2016
MATCH BETTING PREVIEW
>> Bristol Rovers vs Coventry:
Bristol Rovers have played out over 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches in all competitions. Both teams have scored in 12 of Bristol Rovers last 13 home matches. Coventry have scored in 4 of their last 6 matches.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals.
>> Oxford United vs Northampton:
Oxford united have 11 points from their last 5 matches. Northampton have lost 7 of their last 10 league one matches.
Tip: Oxford United Draw No Bet
>> Fleetwood vs Bury:
Fleetwood have 24 points in their last 11 home matches this season. Bury have lost their last 8 matches. Bury have conceded 45 goals this season, the most of any team.
Tip: Fleetwood to win.
>> Burnley vs Middlesborough:
Burnley have failed to score in 8 games this season. In Middlesborough's 8 of their last 10 matches, no more than one team has scored.
Tip: Under 3.5 goals.
>> Manchester United vs Sunderland:
Manchester united have scored just 4 times in their last 5 home league games. Sunderland have failed to score in 5 of their last 6 away matches. Manchester united have conceded 6 times in their last 8 home games. The last 5 Manchester united's home matches has seen under 2.5 goals scored. 9 of the last 13 matches between both teams has seen under 2.5 goals.
Tip: Under 3.5 goals in the match.
>> Huddersfield Town vs Nottingham Forest:
Huddersfield have won 7 of their 10 home matches. Nottingham have lost 7 of their 11 away matches this season. Huddersfield have won 3 of the last 4 matches between both teams.
Tip: Huddersfield town to win.
>> Reading vs Norwich:
Reading have won their last 4 home matches. Norwich have lost 4 consecutive away games. Reading won the last 2 matches involving both sides.
Tip: Reading to win.
>> Watford vs Crystal Palace:
Crystal Palace have won only 6 league games in 2016. Watford have suffered just 1 defeat in their last 6 home matches. Watford have won 3 of their last 4 home matches. Crystal Palace have won just 1 of their last 11 matches. Watford have scored in 11 of their last 12 home games.
Tip: Watford Draw No Bet.
>> Leicester City vs Everton:
Leicester have conceded a goal in each of their last 10 league matches. 6 of Leicester's last 7 home games has seen more than 2 goals scored.
Tip: Both teams to score.
>> Southampton vs Tottenham:
In Southampton's 17 games this season, only 33 goals have been scored. Southampton haven't conceded a home goal in over 5 hours.
Tip: Under 3.5 goals
>> Swansea vs Westham:
Over 2.5 goals have been scored in Swansea's 14 of their last 17 games. 8 of the last 11 away Westham games have seen over 2.5 goals scored.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals.
>> Chelsea vs Bournemouth:
Chelsea have won 11 consecutive premier league games. Bournemouth have won just 1 of their last 10 away matches. Chelsea have won their last 3 matches by 1-0 scorelines.
Tip: Chelsea to win and under 3.5 goals.
>> Aston Villa vs Burton:
Aston villa have won their last 4 home games. Burton are yet to win in 11 away games this season. Burton have lost 4 of their last 5 away matches.
Tip: Aston villa to win.
>> Sheffield United vs Oldham:
Sheffield have won 8 of their last 9 home games. Oldham are bottom of the league and have just 3 points from their last 7 matches.
Tip: Sheffield united to win.
>> Rochdale United vs Chesterfield:
Rochdale have won their last 8 home matches. Chesterfield have lost 8 and won just 1 of their last 13 away matches.
Tip: Rochdale to win.
>> Brighton vs QPR:
QPR have lost their last 5 matches. Brighton are on an unbeaten run of 16 games, having won 12 and kept 10 clean sheets. Brighton have won 8 of their last 11 home games this season. Brighton are unbeaten in their last 7 games against QPR.
Tip: Brighton to win.
>> Barnsley vs Blackburn:
Blackburn have conceded 37 goals in 22 games this season. Barnsley have conceded 35 goals. Only Newcastle have scored more goals than Blackburn. 22 goals have been scored in Barnsley's last 5 matches. Last 4 matches between both teams has produced 18 goals. Blackburn have scored 6 and conceded 9 in their last 3 fixtures.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals.
>> Arsenal vs Westbrom:
Arsenal's last 2 home games ended 3-1. Westbrom have scored in 6 of their last 8 away matches. Arsenal have conceded in each of their last 12 matches in all competitions.
Tip: Arsenal to win and Both teams to score.
>> Hull city vs Manchester City:
Hull city have lost 11 of their 17 fixtures so far this season but they have been behind in less than half of the matches. Hull city have conceded 12 of their 37 goals before half time. Manchester city have scored only 3 times in the first half of matches.
Tip: 2nd half most scoring.
Saturday, 24 December 2016
Thursday, 22 December 2016
Wednesday, 21 December 2016
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
Monday, 19 December 2016
Sunday, 18 December 2016
Saturday, 17 December 2016
WEEKEND BETTING GUIDE
>> Crystal Palace vs Chelsea:
Chelsea are on a 10 consecutive league games winning streak. Crystal palace have lost 7 of their last 9 matches. There hasn't been a draw between these sides in their last 10 head to head meetings.
Tip: Chelsea to win
>> Schalke vs Freiburg:
At least 3 goals have been scored in 5 of Schalke's last 6 Bundesliga home games. In 6 of Freiburgs last 7 away games, both teams have scored.
Tip: Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals.
>> Sevilla vs Malaga:
Sevilla have won 6 of their 7 home games in La Liga this season. Malaga have not won an away game in La Liga his season, 7 matches played, 4 draws and 3 losses.
Tip: Sevilla to win
>> Napoli vs Torino:
Napoli have won 6 of the last 7 head to head meetings between both sides. Napoli have scored 17 goals and conceded 8 goals in 8 matches while Torino have scored 12 goals and also conceded 12 in 8 away matches this season.
Tip: Napoli to win and both teams to score.
>> Heracles vs Pec Zwolle:
Heracles have won 11 of their last 13 home matches. Pec Zwolle have won just 1 of their last 13 away matches in the league. Heracles have won their last 2 home matches against Pec Zwolle.
Tip:Heracles to win
>> Toulouse vs Nancy:
Toulouse have won 11 of their last 14 home matches. Nancy have not won any of their last 6 Ligue 1 away games.Toulouse won their last 6 meetings between both teams.
Tip: Toulouse to win
>> Portsmouth vs Hartlepool:
Hartlespool have failed to score in their last 3 matches in all competitions.Portsmouth have conceded just 20 goals in their last 20 games. Portsmouth have not conceded a single goal in their last 7 meetings between the 2 sides.
Tip: Portsmouth to win.
>> Sporting Gijon vs Villarreal:
Sporting Gijon have conceded 10 goals in the last 15 minutes this season. 2nd highest in La liga. Villarreal have scored in the last 15 minutes in 3 of their last 4 games in all competitions. 7 of the last 8 matches between these teams have produced goals after 75th minute. Late goals are very likely.
Tip: 2nd half most scoring half.
>> Tottenham vs Burnley:
Tottenham have won their last 5 home games against Burnley. Last time Burnley won away to Tottenham was in 1983 in a League cup match. Burnley have scored just 1 goal in 7 away Premier League matches this season.
Tip: Tottenham win to nil.
>> Manchester City vs Arsenal:
The last 6 premier league matches between these 2 sides has produced 24 goals. The corresponding fixture last season ended in a 2-2 draw. Cech has failed to keep a clean sheet in his 7 Premier League matches. Arsenal have scored 37 goals in 16 league matches this season.
Tip: Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals.
>> Liverpool vs Everton:
This fixture has seen more red cards than in any other in Premier League history, a total of 21 red cards.
Tip: Red card in the match.
>> Groningen vs Go Ahead Eagles:
Groningen have won their last 3 consecutive Eredivisie matches. Go Ahead Eagles have lost 8 of their last 9 matches in all competitions.
Tip Groningen to win
>> Monaco vs Lyon:
Monaco have scored 53 goals in 17 Ligue 1 matches this season. Lyon have scored 9 in their last 3 away matches.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals
>> Rennes vs Bastia:
Rennes are unbeaten in their last 9 home matches in the league, winning 7. Bastia have lost 6 of their last 7 away matches in the League.
Tip: Rennes to win
>> Udinese vs Crotone:
In 8 of the last 10 Udinese matches in Seria A, over 2.5 goals have been scored. ^ of Crotones last 7 away matches has ended in over 2,5 goals too.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals.
>> Juventus vs Roma:
Roma are the only team to outscore Juventus so far this season in Seria A. Juventus have won 24 consecutive home games in Seria A scoring 58 goals. Juventus have won each of their last 6 matches at home to Roma. Roma have played out over 2.5 goals in 12 of their last 15 away League matches. Juventus have conceded in 8 of their last 9 matches in Seria A.
Tip: Juventus to win and both teams to score.
>> Sevilla vs Malaga:
Sevilla are a very formidable opponent at home. Only Barcelona have defeated them at home. Malaga have been poor away from home.
Tip: Sevilla to win.
>> Barcelona vs Espanyol:
Espanyol have not defeated Barcelona since 2009. Lost 11 matches and drew 3 matches.Barcelona have won the last 7 home league matches against Espanyol with an average of 3.1 goals scored. Espanyol are unbeaten in their last 6 away matches. They have kept clean sheet in their last 4 away matches. 9 of theri last 10 league games have been goalless at the interval. 5 of Barcelona's last 6 league matches have been 0-0 after 45 minutes.
Tip: 2nd Half most scoring.
>> Sporting Lisbon vs Braga:
There is just a single point separating both sides in the \Portuguese top flight. Each of the last 5 clashes has seen at least 4 goals scored. Expect fireworks.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals
>> Atletico Madrid vs Las Palmas:
Las Palmas have not kept a clean sheet on the road since March 19th, and they have conceded at least 2 goals in all but one of their away games. Las Palmas games average 3.27 goals.
Tip: Atletico Madrid to win and over 2.5 goals.
>> Bournemouth vs Southampton:
Bournemouth have scored in all but 1 of their last 11 home matches. Bournemouth have won 5 of their last 7 home matches.
Tip: Bournemouth Draw No Bet.
>> West Brom vs Manchester United:
Manchester United have scored 22 goals in 16 matches and have conceded just 17 goals in the same period. Last 3 consecutive matches between both teams have seen under 2.5 goals. Manchester United's have also recorded under 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 games.
Tip: Under 2.5 goals
Thursday, 15 December 2016
Wednesday, 14 December 2016
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
CRISTIANO RONALDO WINS THE BALON D'OR
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro has been crowned the winner of the 2016 Balon d'or. He beat stiff competition from Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann, Luis Suarez and Neymar jr who finished 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th respectively. The Portuguese adds this latest award to his previous Balon d'or triumphs in 2008, 2013 and 2014 thereby becoming the first European to win the prestigious award 4 times. This latest triumph came courtesy of arguably his most successful year yet on an individual and team level, winning the Champions League with Real Madrid in which he finished as the top scorer and captaining Portugal to Euros triumph in the summer: their first ever major trophy.
Monday, 12 December 2016
EUROPA LEAGUE DRAWS
The Europa League draws in full:
>> Legia Warsaw vs Ajax
>> Anderlecht vs Zenit
>> Astra vs Genk
>> Man Utd vs Saint-Etienne
>> Villarreal vs Roma
>> Ludogorets vs Copenhagen
>> Celta vs Shakhtar Donetsk
>> Olympiacos vs Osmanlispor
>> Gent vs Tottenham
>> Rostov vs Sparta Prague
>> Krasnodar vs Fenerbahce
>> Monchengladbach vs Fiorentina
>> AZ vs Lyon
>> Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Besiktas
>> PAOK vs Schalke
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAWS
The draws have been done and dusted in Nyon and it served up some scintillating ties to look forward to.
>> Manchester City vs Monaco
>> Real Madrid vs Napoli
>> Benfica vs Borussia Dortmund
>> Bayern Munich vs Arsenal
>> Fc Porto vs Juventus
>> Bayer Leverkusen vs Atletico Madrid
>> Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona
>> Sevilla vs Leicester City
WEEKEND REVIEW
Scintillating weekend action across the globe comes to an end. As usual, the football community was treated a feast over the past few days. As is synonymous with weekends, it is always packed with a great number of varieties of football matches to choose, this weekend was not any different. From the encounter at the King power stadium, to the clash at Pamplona to the late drama at Santiago Bernabeu, to the annihilation at the Allianz Arena to the clash at Old trafford to the Turin derby in Italy and to the clash at Parc des Princes..it truly was an exhilarating weekend.
Starting off in Spain was an early kick off between Osasuna and Barcelona. Usually a tricky ground to play although this time around Osasuna were rooted to the bottom of the standings. The Catalans were frustrated for large spells of the match, a combination of great defending, goalkeeping and poor finishing ensured we finished the 1st period goalless. At that point, Barcelona could be forgiven for feeling a little bit panicky, considering their last 3 matches in La liga finished in draws. Mr Dependable (Lionel Messi) came to the fore in the 2nd period. He was involved in the opening goal by Luis Suarez before wrapping up proceedings with a superb brace of his own.
In Germany, It was business as usual for the Bavarians. Bayern Munich stormed to an emphatic 5-0 win over Wolfsburg. Leipzig the table toppers had earlier in the weekend slipped against bottom side Ingolstadt. The onus was on Bayern to capitalize and they most definitely did. Lewandowski with a brace, Arjen Robben, Douglas Costa and surprise surprise Thomas Muller were on the score sheet. Thomas Muller with that goal breaks his duck for the season, his first Bundesliga goal this campaign.
Borussia Dortmund continue to underwhelm ever so slightly in the league. This time against Koln could very easily have ended in defeat bar a late equaliser from Marco Reus.
Arsenal triumphed against Stoke City at the Emirates. They had to do it the hard way, coming from behind to eventually earn a comfortable 3-1 victory. Walcott, Ozil and Iwobi were all on target.
Leicester city blitzed past Manchester City, 2 goals up after 5 minutes, and 3-0 after 20 minutes. Jamie Vardy helped himself to a hattrick, and Andy King scored a stunner. Kolarov and Nolito responded with 2 late consolation goals. On this evidence, it seems Manchester City need more time to soak in Guardiola's philosophy.
Over to the the match at the Santiago Bernabeu. A much changed Madrid side were in danger of dropping points. After Morata opened the scoring with a stunner, Deportivo responded with a quick fire double from Joselu, Mariano equalised late on for Madrid. Step forward Mr Reliable (Sergio Ramos) with yet another late late header to win it for Madrid.
At Stamford Bridge, Diego Costa ensured Chelsea returned to the top of the league. It was Chelsea's 9th consecutive win, now that's stuff of champions. This was Diego Costa's 12th goal of the league campaign. A stunning left footed finish into the top left corner.
Manchester United vs Tottenham was settled by a Mkhitaryn. An all action match ended 1-0, a stunner from Mkhitaryn who later departed with an injury. The Armenian scoring his 2nd goal in as many games in the process.
The Turin derby ended in favour of Juventus. Higuain helping himself to a brace. Belotti had given the hosts the lead with his 11th goal of the league campaign. A brace from Higuain and one from Pjanic ensured Juve left with all 3 points and the bragging rights.
The game at Anfield needed Origi to rescue a point for the Reds after both teams had committed dreadful mistakes at the back. In the process, netting in the 4th consecutive game for Liverpool. Lallana opened the scoring, Payet equalised through a freekick, Antonio put Westham in front before Origi equalised after Randolph had dropped a Mane's cross. 2-2 it ended.
Cavani was at the double to spare Psg's blushes after going 2 nil down at half time to Nice After the interval, Cavani scored twice in the opening 15 minutes roaring Psg back into the contest. There were no further goals, it ended all square.
Sunday, 11 December 2016
Friday, 9 December 2016
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUNDUP
Teams who have reached the last-16
Possible opponents for each team
>> Arsenal: Benfica, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Real Madrid, Porto, Sevilla
>> Psg: Napoli, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Leicester, Juventus
>> Napoli: Psg, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Real Madrid, Porto, Sevilla
>> Benfica: Arsenal, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Monaco, Borussia Dortmund, Leicester, Juventus
>> Barcelona: Psg, Benfica, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Porto
>> Manchester City: Napoli, Atletico Madrid, Monaco, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus
>> Atletico Madrid: Psg, Benfica, Manchester City, Bayer Leverkusen, Porto
>> Bayern Munich: Arsenal, Napoli, Barcelona, Monaco, Leicester, Juventus
>> Monaco: Benfica, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Porto, Sevilla
>> Bayer Leverkusen: Arsenal, Napoli, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Leicester, Juventus
>> Borussia Dortmund: Psg, Benfica, Manchester City, Porto, Sevilla
>> Real Madrid: Arsenal, Napoli, Monaco, Leicester, Juventus
>> Leicester City: Psg, Benfica, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Real Madrid, Sevilla
>> Porto: Arsenal, Napoli, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Monaco, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus
>> Juventus: Psg, Benfica, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Real Madrid, Porto
>> Sevilla: Arsenal, Napoli, Monaco, Borussia Dortmund, Leicester
The Uefa Champions League round of 16 draw takes place in Nyon, Switzerland at 11am (GMT) on Monday December 12.
Group Winners go into one pot and runners-up go into another pot. At this stage, 2 teams from the same nation cannot be drawn against each other. Group winners will play 1st leg away and 2nd leg at home.
1st leg takes place February 14/15 and 21/22 in 2017. The return legs are on March 7/8 and 14/15.
Thursday, 8 December 2016
Wednesday, 7 December 2016
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BETTING PREVIEW
>> Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
Back in 2012, Dortmund played a 2-2 at the Bernabeu. This season's champions league match finished 2-2 in Germany. It's hard to envisage a game without goals between these 2 teams. In 9 of all 10 Real Madrid matches at the Bernabeu this season, both teams have scored. Dortmund have scored in 11 of their last 12 matches in all competitions.Dortmund have scored 19 times in their last 5 matches.
Tip: Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals in the match
>> Lyon vs Sevilla
Lyon have lost 3 of their last 4 matches at home in all competitions. Sevilla have just 1 victory in their last 8 away matches in Champions league. Sevilla have kept 5 clean sheets in their last 6 champions league matches.
Tip: Under 3.5 goals in the match
>> Tottenham vs CSKA Moscow
After Saturdays 5-0 win over Swansea, tottenham should be feeling fairly confident. CSKA Moscow have lost 10 of their last 12 away matches in Champions League and have 5 defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions. CSKA Moscow have not kept a clean sheet since 2011 in an away Champions League game.
Tip: Tottenham to win
>> Porto vs Leicester
Porto have scored 3 goals in their last 8 matches in all competitions. Leicester have 4 cleansheets in this years Champions league.
Tip: Under 3.5 goals in the match
>> Juventus vs Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb is yet to score in this season's Champions League. They have lost their last 11 away matches in the Champions League. 8 of those have been by at least 3 goals margin.
Tip: Juventus 1 handicap (0:1)
Tuesday, 6 December 2016
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BETTING PREVIEW
>> Benfica vs Napoli:
Neither team look solid in defence. Napoli will advance in case of a draw as they have the same number of points with Benfica and won 4-2 at home. The winner of the match wins the group and in the case of a draw, then the outcome of the other match in the group determines both teams fate. Napoli haven't had a clean sheet in their last 5 away games in all competitions. However they have shown that they can score goals.
Tip: Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals in the match.
>> Barcelona vs Monchengladbach:
It is essentially a dead rubber match as both teams already know their fate. So expect a sort of 2nd string lineup from both teams. Barcelona will be desperate to get back to winning ways though. Messi and Iniesta should start, hence Barcelona will not be lacking too much in terms of fire power.
Tip: Barcelona to win Halftime/fulltime
>> Bayern Munich vs Atletico Madrid:
Bayern have conceded in each of their last 8 matches in all competitions. Bayern need to get a run of form going and Atletico have a chance to become only the 7th team to win all 6 of their group games.
Tip: Both teams to score
>> Basel vs Arsenal:
Arsenal scored 5 against Westham in the weekend, hence should be riding high on confidence. Basel on the other hand are playing for a Europa league place so should be motivated. Arsenal have conceded in each of their past 8 matches in all competitions.
Tip: Arsenal to win and both teams to score
>> Manchester City vs Celtic:
The previous meeting ended in an enthralling 3-3 draw. Man city have scored 7 goals in the last 2 home matches in the champions league this season. Man city have managed just 1 clean sheet in their last 15 matches in all competitions. Celtic claimed a dramatic 4-3 win over Motherwell on Saturday.
Tip: Man city to win and Both teams to score
>> Psg vs Ludogorets:
Psg are unbeaten in 15 games at home and have 7 clean sheets in their last 7 home matches. Ludogorets lost 6-0 at Arsenal.
Tip: Psg win to nil
Sunday, 4 December 2016
Saturday, 3 December 2016
Friday, 2 December 2016
WEEKEND BETTING GUIDE
>> Barcelona vs Real Madrid:
Both teams have scored in 19 of the last 20 meetings between both sides. Real Madrid have just 4 clean sheets in 19 matches in all competitions this season. Hence a high scoring game should ensue when these 2 sides clash. Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals has played out in 17 of the last 19 meetings between these 2 sides. Real Madrid have scored in every match this season while Barcelona have conceded in 10 of 18 matches this season.
Tip: Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals
>> Borussia Dortmund vs Borussia Monchengladbach:
Dortmund have won 12 of their last 15 home matches against Monchengladbach. Monchengladbach have just one point from their away matches so far this season. The visitors have scored only 2 goals in 5 away games and conceded 13 times.
Tip: Dortmund to win and over 1.5 goals
>> Napoli vs Inter Milan:
In Inter's last 8 matches in all competitions, both teams have scored in 6 of them. Likewise Napoli have seen both teams score in 6 of their last 8 matches in all competitions. The visitors have lost 6 of their last 7 away games but scored in 5 of them. Also inter have won just 3 of their last 20 away matches.
Tip: Napoli to win and both teams to score
>> Middlesbrough vs Hull city:
9 of the last 12 matches between these teams have ended in a home win. Hull city have failed to score a goal before the 30th minutes in the league so far. In the last 5 head to head meeting between both sides, at least one team has failed to score.
Tip: Under 2.5 goals
>> Wigan Athletic vs Derby County:
Wigan have won only one of their last 7 home games, losing the last 2. Derby have won their last 4 matches in the championship. Derby have won 3 of their last 4 away matches to Wigan, and 6 of the last 7 matches between both sides.
Tip: Derby Away Win Either Half
>> Stevenage vs Doncaster Rovers:
Stevenage have conceded exactly 2 goals in each of their last 4 home matches. Doncaster are the top scorers in League 2, and have struck 13 goals in their last 5 away matches, an average of 2.6 goals per game. Doncaster have netted 8 times in the last 4 meetings between both teams.
Tip: Doncaster to score over 1.5 goals
>> Yeovil town vs Crawley town
Yeovil have won their last 4 home matches. Crawley have won 1 and lost 5 of their last 7 away matches, including each of the last 3. Yeovil have won the last 3 encounters with Crawley.
Tip: Yeovil to win
>> Deportivo Alaves vs Las Palmas
Alaves have conceded 75% of their goals in the 2nd half of games. The highest rate of any team. Las Palmas have scored 8 of their last 10 goals in the 2nd half. 5 of the last 7 goals scored in meetings between both teams have come in the 2nd half.
Tip: 2nd half most scoring
>> Deportivo La Coruna vs Real Sociedad:
Deportivo La Coruna have not kept a clean sheet in their last 17 home league games.
Tip: Real Sociedad to score
>> Real Betis vs Celta Vigo:
Real Betis have conceded 25 goals so far this season.
Tip: Celta Vigo to score.
>> Lazio vs Roma:
Lazio have only kept one clean sheet in their last 7 fixtures.
Tip: Roma to score
>> Crystal Palace vs Southampton:
Crystal Palace have 1 win, 4 draws, 9 losses in 14 matches against Southampton. Southampton have conceded just 3 times in the last 6 matches between both teams, keeping 3 clean sheets. Alan Pardew has lost 4 of his last 5 matches against crystal palace.
Tip: Southampton Draw no Bet (DNB2)
>> Tottenham vs Swansea:
Tottenham have not lost to Swansea since 1991, recording 9 wins and 2 draws. Swansea have scored at least once in 8 of their last 10 meetings with Tottenham. Swansea are yet to keep a clean sheet against Tottenham in the premier league.
Tip: Tottenham to win and both teams to score.
>> Bournemouth vs Liverpool:
Bournemouth have never beaten Liverpool. Liverpool won both matches against Bournemouth last season. Bournemouth have lost all 8 premier league games they've played on Sunday.
Tip: Liverpool to win
>> Ajax vs Groningen:
Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 12 of Ajax last 14 home games and 4 of Groningens 5 away matches have recorded over 2.5 goals.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals
>> Udinese vs Bologna:
Udinese have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last 11 Seria A games. Bologna have conceded goals in each of their last 9 games in the league.
Tip: Both teams to score
>> Werder Bremen vs Ingolstadt:
Over 2.5 goals have been scored in Werder Bremen's last 12 games. Ingolstadt have conceded 2 or more goals in 8 of their last 10 Bundesliga away matches.
Tip: over 2.5 goals
>> Monaco vs Bastia:
Monaco have won their last 5 consecutive Ligue 1 home games, scoring 21 goals. Bastia have lost 5 of their last 6 away matches.
Tip: Monaco 1 handicap (0:1)
>> Stoke city vs Burnley:
Stoke city have lost just 1 of their last 8 Premier League matches, winning 4 of the last 6. Burnley have drawn 1 and lost 4 of their 5 away matches.
Tip: Stoke city to win
>> Everton vs Manchester United:
Everton have lost 4 of their last 5 meetings with Manchester united in all competitions. Manchester united have won 15 times away to Everton. Everton have just 1 win, 3 draws and 5 losses in their last 9 matches in all competitions.
Tip: Manchester United Draw No Bet (DNB2)
>> Bayer Leverkusen vs Freiburg:
Leverkusen have won 10 of their last 14 Bundesliga matches against Freiburg. Freiburg have lost 5 of their 6 away matches this season. Leverkusen has both scored and conceded in 13 of their last 16 Bundesliga matches. Freiburg has scored in 8 of their last 9 away games.
Tip: Bayer Leverkusen to win and both teams to score
>> Fc Porto vs Braga:
Just 1 point separates these 2 sides in the race for the portuguese title. The hosts could have one eye on their pivotal midweek Champions League clash with Leicester. There should be goals at both ends.
Tip: Both teams to score
>> Valencia vs Malaga:
Malaga have 3 wins in their last 5 matches. Valencia is usually strong at home.
Tip: Both teams to score.
>> West ham united vs Arsenal:
Arsenal have lost just 1 of their last 17 matches against Westham. Arsenal have hit 14 goals in their last 5 away matches against Westham. Westham have scored in all 8 of their last 9 matches in all competitions and have scored in 6 of their last 7 home games against arsenal.
Tip: Arsenal win and both teams to score.
>> Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol:
Espanyol are unbeaten in their last 7 matches, and have kept 4 consecutive clean sheets. Atletico have won the last 6 home matches against Espanyol.
Tip: Atletico Madrid to win and under 2.5 goals in the match.
>> Mainz vs Bayern Munich:
Matches between these 2 sides always yields goals. Mainz have a high scoring rate when playing at home.
Tip: Bayern Munich win and both teams to score.
>> Manchester City vs Chelsea:
Chelsea have conceded just 1 goal in their last 7 matches in Premier League. A tactical battle should play out when these 2 teams play.
Tip: Under 3.5 goals in the match.
Thursday, 1 December 2016
GONE BUT NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN!!
The world awoke to a heartrending news. The kind of news that sends shivers down one's spine. The team, Associacao Chapecoense De Futebol (ACF) were due to play the 1st leg of the Copa Sudamericana final against Atletico National but unfortunately on the 28th day of November 2018, the charter flight carrying the 1st team crashed on a mountainside in Colombia. The match was billed to be the biggest match in the history of Chapecoense. 77 passengers (Staff and players from the club) were on board the flight, only 6 survived with injuries of which 3 were Chapecoense players.
The LaMia Airlines Flight 2933 is said to have crashed as it approached Medellin, Colombia due to an electrical failure and possibly lack of fuel. The surviving players were left back Alan Ruschel, backup goalkeeper Follmann (a leg had to be amputated due to injuries sustained), center back Neto, and goalkeeper Danilo died on his way to the hospital. 9 players did not travel.
As a result of the crash, the 2016 Copa Sudamericana final has been suspended indefinitely. Atletico Nacional of Colombia (their opponents in the final) have made a request to the governing body that Chapecoense be awarded the trophy. Nivaldo (goalkeeper), clearly devastated, immediately announced his retirement from football.
Brazilian Clubs in solidarity have agreed to loan players to them for free and a request has been sent to the Brazilian FA for the club to be immune from relegation for the next 3 years.
It was indeed shocking, tragic and excruciating. Many of the locals camped at the club's stadium until the team's bodies arrived.
It leaves the city dejected and Brazil as a nation have been plunged into distress. It has been a horrendous last few years for Brazil: debacle in the 2014 World Cup, political upheaval, zika virus epidemic, birth defect microcephaly, bribery and scandals at Petrobras, impeachment of President Dilma Rouseff and a general recession in the country. The club represented a tight, well-organised and competent unit. It stood out as a club punching above its weight, a hope of a nation not just a city. Founded in 1973, it entered Brazil's 4th division by 2009, and by 2014 was in Brazil's Seria A, surpassing all expectations.
Several clubs (Barcelona, Real madrid etc observed silence at their training grounds in a show of empathy, minute silence were held in Efl Quarter final matches in England, Al Jazira, Al shabaab also held minute silences), also numerous players (Cavani dedicated his 100th Psg goal to Chapecoence, David Luiz paid tribute to former teammates who lost their lives, Neymar, poured out his heart on his instagram page).
Reactions:
Pele: 'Brazilian football is in mourning. It is such a tragic loss. My sincere condolences to the family of the deceased. Rest in Peace'.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino: 'This is a very, very sad day for football. At this difficult time our thoughts are with the victim, families and friends. Fifa would like to extend its most heartfelt condolences to the fans of Chapecoense, the football community, and media organisations concerned in Brazil'.
Rooney: 'Sad news to wake up to today. Thoughts are with @ChapecoenseReal and their family and friends.
Ronaldinho: 'Power to the families and friends of all people who were on this plane. May God comfort you in this time of grief'.
Neymar: 'Impossible to believe in this tragedy, impossible to believe in the event, impossible to believe that the plane crashed, impossible to believe that athletes, humans were on this plane, impossible to believe that these people left their families .. IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BELIEVE !!! Today the World cries, but heaven rejoices in receiving Champions. My feelings to all family and friends' Forca Chape.
So many more tributes have been pouring in from all over the globe. Their story was a fantastic fairytale with a tragic end.
FORCA CHAPE!!! Forever in our hearts.
Wednesday, 30 November 2016
Monday, 28 November 2016
INJURY UPDATES
>> Gareth Bale out with ankle injury for up to 3 months: The Welsh star limped out of their Champions League clash in midweek with Sporting Lisbon. He faces an extended period on the side lines, although he is optimistic of making a speedy recovery.
>> Balotelli set to miss 3 games for Nice: Mario Balotelli has been rejuvenated since his move to Nice in France but they will have to make do without him in their 3 next matches after Balotelli sustained injury in shooting Practice.
>> John Terry out for 2-3 weeks: He suffered a muscle injury and this is the latest setback in an injury ravaged season thus far.
>> Coutinho suffers ankle ligament damage: The Liverpool star man is facing a lengthy spell out injured. He is set to miss about 6 weeks. This comes as a huge blow to Liverpool as he has been their best performer and one of the best players in England so far this season.
>> Daniel Alves suffers broken leg: The Juventus Right back suffered an injury in their shock 3-1 loss to Genoa. Alves is expected to be out for the duration of about 3 months.
>> Bonucci out for 2 months with thigh problem : Juventus have gone into full blown injury crisis mode. Bonucci adds to the growing list of absentees for Juventus. They now have to make do without arguably their best Center Back.
>> Jordi Alba out of El clasico: The diminutive Left Back sustained bruising to his right knee and distention to his left ankle in the match against Real Sociedad
TRANSFER NEWS
>> Jose Mourinho wants willian reunion: Willian has been on the fringes of 1st team football since Conte took over at Stamford Bridge. Mourinho could definitely do with Willian's pace at Manchester United.
>> Barcelona monitoring Ivanovic situation: It is no secret that Barcelona are in the market for a Right Back to plug the gap created by the departure of Daniel Alves. Barcelona have been operating with 1 Right Back all season (Sergi Roberto), with Aleix Vidal failing to impress and hence frozen out. Ivanovic represents a viable option, a veteran, relatively cheap and not cup tied (due to Chelsea's absense in Europe).
>> Barcelona scouts Victor Moses: The Nigerian's good performances for Chelsea this season as a Right Wing Back has not gone unnoticed. He is yet another name added to the ever growing list of potential Right Back options for Barcelona.
>> Manchester City eye Virgil Van Dijk: The Southampton Netherlands international has reportedly caught the eye of Pep Guardiola. Pep views him as a long term replacement for the injury prone Vincent Kompany. Arsenal amd Manchester United are also rumoured to be monitoring.
>> Fenerbahce keeping tabs on Ben Arfa: The Turkish club are reported to be monitoring Hatem Ben Arfa's situation at PSG. Th French winger has seen little game time under Unai Emery and as a result he could soon be on the move yet again.
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Sunday, 27 November 2016
Friday, 25 November 2016
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RECAP
Europe's top tier competition provided us with scintillating clashes this past midweek. The Champions League group stage never ceases to produce enthralling encounters and a bit of shock every now and then. As the group stage draws to a close, we have a clearer picture of the standings as some teams have confirmed their progress to the next round, some drop to the lower competition (Europa League), a few others have already been eliminated entirely.
CSKA Moscow and Bayer Leverkusen played out a 1-1 draw, a result which was good enough for Leverkusen to progress to the knockout stage. Kevin Volland gave the Germans the lead, Bibras Natcho converted from 12 yards to draw the game level. Leverkusen are through to the next round as runners-up due to Tottenham's loss at Monaco later in the day.
The Monaco Tottenham match eneded in disappointment for spurs, losing 2-1 and subsequently eliminated from the Champions League. It was yet another lackluster display from Tottenham, deservedly beaten by Monaco on the night. Sidibe headed Monaco in front, Kane equalized, Lemar had the final say with an emphatic finish. Tottenham's capitulation in the group stage can be attributed to several factors such as Mauricio Pochettino's bewildering decision to rest players, decision to play home games at Wembley or simply maybe they were not good enough when it mattered most.
Leicester city are through to the next round as group winners after defeating Club Brugge 2-1 at the King power stadium. Okazaki opened the scoring, Mahrez doubled Leicester's lead from the spot before Izquierdo pulled one back for the visitors to ensure a tense finale to the game. The fairy-tale continues for Leicester.
Ronaldo returned to his old stomping ground in the Sporting Lisbon vs Real Madrid clash. Raphael Varane had earlier given Madrid the lead before Adrien Silva drew Sporting level by converting from the spot. Benzema had the final say, expertly heading in from a Ramos cross 5 minutes from time. Sporting did a good job of keeping Ronaldo fairly quiet on the night. With the result, battle for top spot is still up for grabs between Madrid and Dortmund.
It was an intense encounter at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium between Sevilla and Juventus. Juventus triumphed 3-1 but it was not all smooth sailing. Sevilla took the lead through Nico Pareja and Sampaoli's men where on top in the early exchange thanks to their intensity. Then things turned sour as Franco Vazquez picked up 2 yellow cards to earn his matching orders. Bonucci equalized from the spot on the stroke of half time. In the 2nd period, Juve pressed on and eventually won it late on through strikes from Bonucci and Mandzukic.
The most thrilling encounter of match day 5 played out at the Signal Iduna Park in the match between Borussia Dortmund and Legia Warzsawa. A scarcely believable scoreline of 8-4 ensued. The match was definitely fun for the neutrals but not one Tuchel would have been too pleased with. Conceding 4 goals is never a good thing, the defence would have to tighten up if Dortmund are to make it into the deep end of the competition. Records were shattered left right and center such as Most goals scored in a single Champions League match, first time an away team scored 4 goals and still lost, quickest double in Champions League history by Kagawa etc. This was as open and end to end as a football match can be.
The Besiktas and Benfica clash was definitely not low on entertainment. Besiktas found themselves 3-0 down after just 31 minutes. Few could have foreseen what came next. Reminiscent of the great clash at Istanbul between Ac Milan and Liverpool, a great turn around was in store. A resurgent Besiktas emerged for the 2nd period and successfully turned it around and they did it in quite some style. Tosun started the comeback with an acrobatic volley, Queresma converted a spotkick and produced a rabona cross for Aboubakar to net the 3rd and equalizing goal a minute from time. 3-3 it ended.
Rostov provided us with the biggest shock of the round. The Russians edging a five goal thriller. Douglas Costa opened the scoring for Bayern, his loose ball led to Azmoun leveling for Rostov, Poloz turned the game on it head by converting a penalty kick, Bernat responded for the Bavarians but it would be Noboa that would ultimately have the final say. Winning it in style by curling a spectacular freekick. As a result, Bayern will finish in 2nd place, behind Atletico Madrid. Back to the drawing board for Ancelotti and Bayern.
Arsenal and Psg's match ended in a 2-2 draw. Cavani deservedly opened the scoring for Psg, Giroud drew Arsenal level from the spot just before the half time break. An own goal from Marco Verratti put Arsenal infront. Lucas struck the bar with a wonderful freekick, he eventually leveled matters for Psg via a deflection from Iwobi. Cavani spurned 2 glorious opportunities to seal victory. Consequently Psg top the pool due to a superior head to head. A point was the least Psg deserved, clearly superior to the Gunners on the night.
Atletico Madrid seal top spot with a 2-0 victory over Psv. They are the only team with a 100% record in the champions league this season.Kevin Gameiro produced an emphatic finish, and Griezmann doubled the lead to give Atletico Madrid a deserved win and a moral booster after the defeat in the derby to Real Madrid.
Manchester city were held at Borussia Monchengladbach. Pep Guardiola tinkered with his tactics, deploying an interesting looking 3-2-4-1 formation. Nevertheless it did not have the desired effect with Monchengladbach taking the lead through Raffael. David Silva slid home for the equaliser. This result sees Manchester City through to the next round but as runners up behind Barcelona.
Messi at the double, as Barcelona see off Celtic 2-0. The Argentine international made his comeback from illness and immediately made his presence felt with his 8th and 9th goal in the group stage. He opened the scoring with a volley courtesy of Neymar's perfectly weighted lobbed pass. In the 2nd period he put the game to bed, converting a penalty kick won by Suarez. As a result, Barcelona advance as group winners.
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