Top Facts

 

Wolfsburg have won 10 of their last 12 matches (DFB Pokal).

Leganes have lost their last 4 away matches (La Liga).

PAOK Thessaloniki FC have won 9 of their last 11 matches (Cup).

Levante have lost their last 3 home matches (La Liga).

Schalke have won 5 of their last 6 matches (DFB Pokal).

Mamelodi Sundowns FC have won 6 of their last 7 matches (Premier Soccer League).

Napoli have won 5 of their last 6 matches against Udinese in all competitions.

PEC Zwolle have won their last 4 home matches against NEC Nijmegen in all competitions.

Willem II have won 5 of their last 6 home matches against RKC Waalwijk in all competitions.

Levante vs Leganes : Match Preview & Prediction

Team News

Levante
  • Chema is sideline for a few weeks with a hamstring problem that he picked up against Sevilla.
  • Rober should slot in at centre-back, with Antonio Luna likely to be preferred to Tono at left-back.
  • Jefferson Lerma will feature in central midfield, with Enis Bardhi fit to return in the number 10 role.
Leganes
  • Mauro Dos Santos and Ezequiel Munoz should make up a more orthodox central defensive pairing for Leganes.
  • Gabriel is carrying a knock to his knee, but should start in central midfield.
  • Nordin Amrabat and Nabil El Zhar could start on the wings for the away side, with Alex Szymanowski carrying a knock.

Match Facts

Leganes have been losing at both half time and full time in their last 4 away matches (La Liga).

Levantehave kept a clean sheet in their last 4 matches against Leganes in all competitions.

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Leganes‘s last 10 away games (La Liga).

Leganes have lost their last 4 away matches (La Liga).

Leganes have failed to score in their last 3 away matches (La Liga).

Levantehavelost their last 3 home matches (La Liga).

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Levante‘s last 3 home games (La Liga).

Levantehaveconceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches (La Liga).

Prediction

  • Levante are winless in their last five matches, with the newly promoted side struggling to offer much in the way of an offensive threat.
  • The hosts have scored in their last two home matches, but they have similar conceded in both of those games against Athletic Club and Girona.
  • Leganes have lost their last two away games without even hitting the back of the net. This contest has the potential to be very tight indeed.
Prediction:

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Arsenal vs West Ham : Match Preview & Prediction

Team News

Arsenal
  • Arsene Wenger has confirmed Theo Walcott will start on Tuesday night.
  • Shkodran Mustafi is back but won’t be risked in midweek, while Aaron Ramsey is still ruled out.
  • Arsenal play Liverpool on Friday night and that should reflect in Wenger’s starting XI here.
West Ham
  • David Moyes has confirmed Joe Hart will start in goal on Tuesday night despite dropping down the pecking order in recent weeks.
  • Winston Reid returns after serving a one-match ban against Stoke, while Declan Rice, André Ayew, Diafra Sakho and Javier Hernandez will push for game time at the Emirates.
  • Mark Noble, Marko Arnautovic and Pablo Zabaleta all picked up injuries against Stoke on Saturday and only the latter is expected to be fine in time to face Arsenal.
  • Cheikhou Kouyaté, Jose Fonte and Sam Byram are all expected to miss out, while Edimilson Fernandes is a doubt.
  • Manuel Lanzini has been charged by the FA for simulation against Stoke and is expected to start a two-game ban here

Prediction

  • Arsenal have only scored three goals from 89 shots on goal over their last four league matches. The Gunners were also held to a 0-0 draw against West Ham in that run.
  • West Ham are unbeaten in their last three and kept clean sheets in each of those matches (Chelsea, Arsenal and Stoke). David Moyes’ appointment is starting to have a positive impact on the team but the tough fixtures just keep on coming for the Hammers.
  • Both managers are expected to rotate on Wednesday night as the Premier League is more important for both teams. The Gunners are usually comfortable against West Ham at home but this should prove a difficult midweek match.
Prediction:

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Leicester vs Manchester City: Match Preview & Prediction

Team News

Leicester
  • Leicester will shuffle their pack on Tuesday night when they welcome Manchester City in the League Cup.
  • Wilfred Ndidi was sent off at the weekend and will not feature here, while Roberth Huth and Matty James are both sidelined for the home side.
  • Kelechi Iheanacho will hope to start against his former club, while Aleksandar Dragovic, Leonardo Ulloa, Andy King and Daniel Amartey will also push for game time.
Manchester City
  • Personal reasons kept David Silva out on Saturday’s 4-1 win over Tottenham and the Spaniard isn’t expected to feature here either.
  • Benjamin Mendy and John Stones will also miss the trip to Leicester, while Vincent Kompany may also skip Tuesday’s match.
  • Danilo, Yaya Touré, Phil Foden, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Bernardo Silva, Tosin Adarabioyo and Claudio Bravo will push for game time here.

Prediction

  • Leicester’s good run of form came to a firm halt at the weekend after losing 3-0 at home to Crystal Palace. They had won four matches in a row prior to that shock result.
  • Manchester City have only lost one game this season. They required penalites to overcome Championship leaders Wolves in the last round of the League Cup, but have won every other game in normal time aside from that.
  • The Foxes have already dumped Liverpool out of the League Cup this season but will struggle to repeat the feat on Tuesday. City are expected to make changes to the starting XI but should still have enough to come through this tie.
Prediction:

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Fenerbahce vs Karabukspor : Match Preview & Prediction

Team News

Fenerbahce
  • Mehmet Ekici and Alper Potuk are not expected to recover from injuries in time.
  • Vincent Janssen has a swollen toe and is not expected to start, which means Roberto Soldado will lead the attack.
Karabukspor
  • Dany Nounkeu is injured and Baris Basdas is expected to replace him.
  • Akbaba will start in goal as Rybka is injured.

Match Facts

Fenerbahceareundefeated in 34 of their last 38 home matches (Super Lig).

Karabuksporhavelost their last 7 matches (Super Lig).

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Fenerbahce‘s last 7 home games (Super Lig).

Fenerbahcehavescored at least 3 goals in their last 4 home matches (Super Lig).

Fenerbahcehavewon their last 5 matches against Karabukspor in all competitions.

Fenerbahcehavescored at least 3 goals in their last 3 home matches against Karabukspor in all competitions.

Karabuksporhaveconceded at least 2 goals in their last 6 away matches (Super Lig).

Karabuksporhave been losing at both half time and full time in their last 3 away matches (Super Lig).

Karabuksporhavefailed to score in 5 of their last 7 matches (Super Lig).

Fenerbahcehave seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 home matches against Karabukspor in all competitions.

Prediction

  • Fenerbahce are up into third after winning each of their last four. They have improved massively in recent weeks and will look to make a statement in this match.
  • Karabukspor are the weakest team in the league as they have lost each of their last seven matches. Nothing is working for them at the moment and they look destined for relegation.
Prediction:

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Malaga vs Real Betis : Match Preview & Prediction

Team News

Malaga
  • Federico Ricca and Diego Rolan are creeping back to fitness, but likely won’t be involved until next week.
  • Diego Gonzalez should continue at left-back, with Michel maintaining the same team that has done well lately.
  • Borja Baston will help to lead the line after being involved in both goals versus Real Sociedad last weekend.
Real Betis
  • Jordi Amat is back from suspension, but Aissa Mandi and Zouhair Feddal will be preferred at centre-back.
  • Andres Guardado is suspended for the away side, and also picked up an injury problem against Atletico Madrid recently.
  • Fabian Ruiz and Ryad Boudebouz will be asked to strike up a partnership in central midfield.

Match Facts

Real Betis have failed to score in their last 3 away matches (La Liga).

Real Betis have lost their last 3 away matches (La Liga).

Prediction

  • Malaga have lost just one game in their last five competitive outings, with Los Boquerones appearing to have turned a corner just before the Christmas period.
  • The hosts’ fans always turn out in force, giving their team a terrific welcome. That factor could be a big boost against a visiting side that are struggling for confidence.
  • Betis are winless in their last five games and appear to be entirely clueless in terms of their direction. They need a bit of confidence, and fast.
Prediction:

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Everton vs Swansea : Match Preview & Prediction

Team News

Everton
  • Sam Allardyce is unlikely to change things at the back given Everton’s improved defensive showings.
  • Tom Davies and Oumar Niasse will push for starts this weekend, but few changes are expected from the home side.
Swansea
  • Wayne Routledge is a doubt for the away side after missing Swansea’s 4-0 defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday.
  • Federico Fernández has returned to the matchday squad for Swansea’s last two matches and could start at Goodison Park on Monday night.

Match Facts

Swanseahavelost their last 5 away matches (Premier League).

Evertonhavewon their last 3 home matches (Premier League).

Evertonhave seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Swansea in all competitions.

Evertonhavescored at least 2 goals in their last 4 home matches (Premier League).

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Everton‘s last 3 games (Premier League).

Swansea are undefeated in their last 7 matches against Everton in all competitions.

Prediction

  • Everton are unbeaten in four, winning three and keeping clean sheets in each of those victories. The Toffees are now in the top half of the table and things are looking positive since Sam Allardyce’s appointment.
  • Swansea, meanwhile, are bottom of the Premier League and two points adrift of safety. They were tanked 4-0 at home to Manchester City on Wednesday and Paul Clement is walking the managerial tightrope.
  • Swansea are actually unbeaten in their last seven against Everton, while five of the last six meetings between the two sides have produced under 2.5 goals.
  • Form and momentum points towards a home win, despite Swansea’s good recent run against the Toffees.

Prediction:

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Arsenal vs Newcastle United : Match Preview & Prediction

Team News

Arsenal
  • Arsenal could stick with their four-man defence for the second game in a row with Aaron Ramsey still sidelined.
  • Shkodran Mustafi has not featured in Arsenal’s last three matches but is nearing a return.
  • Alexandre Lacazette and Sead Kolasinac will return to the starting XI after being rested in their 0-0 draw with West Ham in midweek.
  • Danny Welbeck may also rotate into the team at the expense of Alex Iwobi.
Newcastle United
  • Jonjo Shelvey is suspended for the home side after picking up a red card at the end of Newcastle’s 1-0 defeat to Everton on Wednesday. Isaac Hayden should return to the starting XI as a result to line up against his former club.

Match Facts

Arsenalhavewon their last 9 matches against Newcastle in all competitions.

Newcastlehavelost 7 of their last 8 matches (Premier League).

Arsenal have kept a clean shee

Prediction

  • Arsenal are closer to the bottom three than Premier League leaders Manchester City after only managing to draw 0-0 with West Ham on Wednesday. They are now winless in three league matches for the first time since April.
  • Newcastle haven’t won since the end of October and have lost seven of the eight matches that followed their 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. The Magpies are now only one point above the relegation zone.
  • Arsenal have won their last five home matches against Newcastle and have raked up some thumping wins in that time, including 7-3, 3-0 and 4-1 victories in that time.
  • Newcastle have only picked up five points from a possible 18 on the road this season and have kept just one clean sheet in that run. Things should get worse for Rafa Benitez’s side this weekend.
Prediction:

 

Trabzonspor vs Bursaspor : Match Preview & Prediction

 

Team News

Trabzonspor
  • Demirok will likely deputise for the injured Akbas at the centre of defence as Durica is still out with an injury as well.
Bursaspor
  • Erdogan is expected to replace the suspended Behich.
  • Agu and Jorquera are both out with injuries so Faty will likely feature as a makeshift midfielder.
  • Kembo-Ekoko is also out with an injury and will likely be replaced by Delarge.

Match Facts

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 14 of Trabzonspor‘s last 16 games (Super Lig).

Trabzonspor have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 matches against Bursaspor in all competitions.

Trabzonspor have won their last 4 matches (Super Lig).

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Bursaspor‘s last 6 away games (Super Lig).

Trabzonspor have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches (Super Lig).

Prediction

  • Four consecutive wins under Calimbay moved Trabzonspor up to 7th place. They deserve to be higher in the table and the squad is strong enough to fight for a top four finish. They were always good going forward, but Calimbay has turned them into a team that also is strong at the back and one that is willing to fight. They are definite favourites at home against a Bursaspor side crippled with so many injuries.
  • Le Guen should be congratulated for what he has achieved with Bursaspor, despite having to deal with an incredible number of injuries since the start of the season. Now, Ekoko and Jorquera have joined the injury list and Behich, who has been very impressive as a wing-back in 3-5-2, is suspended and Le Guen will have an even more difficult, if not impossible, task of salvaging anything from an away fixture at Trabzonspor.
  • In-form Trabzonspor will not have any difficulty winning this game.
Prediction:

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Inter vs Udinese : Match Preview & Prediction

Team News

Inter
  • Luciano Spalletti almost paid the price for heavily rotating his team in Tuesday’s Coppa Italia game against Pordenone, as they needed penalties to overcome the Serie C side.
  • The Inter head coach will recall his usual players for Saturday’s game against Udinese, but there is still a doubt over who the best left-back is.
  • João Mário will reportedly miss out this weekend after contracting tonsillitis again, while Éder is suffering from muscle fatigue.
Udinese
  • Udinese have a problem in defence as both Samir and Gabriele Angella are unable to make the trip to San Siro.
  • In attack, Maxi Lopez is expected to lead the line as Stipe Perica is a doubt.

Match Facts

Inter are undefeated in their last 18 matches (Serie A).

Inter have won their last 5 matches against Udinese in all competitions.

Inter have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 6 matches against Udinese in all competitions.

Inter have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 matches against Udinese in all competitions.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Udinese‘s last 7 away games (Serie A).

Prediction

  • Inter held Juventus to a 0-0 draw last time out in the league and Luciano Spalletti’s side managed to keep hold of top spot in Serie A as Napoli failed to win.
  • A change of manager has given Udinese a boost. They have now won three in a row and kept clean sheets in their last two.
  • Few conclusions should be taken from Inter’s midweek result against Serie C side Pordenone and they should return to winning ways here with their best players back in the starting XI.
Prediction:

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