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Lazio vs Torino : Match Preview & Prediction

Team News

Lazio
  • Felipe Anderson made his first appearance since May on Thursday but is not fit enough to start for the home side just yet. When up to speed, he will rotate with Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Luis Alberto behind Ciro Immobile.
Torino
  • Antonio Barreca looks set to start at left-back as Cristian Ansaldi is injured and will not travel to Rome.
  • Lyanco and Nicolas Burdisso continue to battle for a spot in defence, with the latter expected to get the nod on Sunday.

Match Facts

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 12 of Lazio‘s last 13 games (Serie A).

Torino have drawn their last 4 matches (Serie A).

Lazio are undefeated in their last 12 home matches against Torino in all competitions.

Lazio have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 home matches against Torino in all competitions.

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Torino‘s last 4 games (Serie A).

Lazio have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches against Torino in all competitions

Prediction

  • Lazio came from 1-0 down to win 2-1 away to Sampdoria thanks to two goals in the last 11 minutes. It means they are still only two points adrift of the top four.
  • Torino have drawn four matches in a row and look destined for a mid-table finish this season. Lazio’s late comeback will surely have given them extra confidence ahead of this tough fixture, while Felipe Anderson’s return is also a boost.
Prediction:

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Espanyol vs Girona : Match Preview & Prediction

Team News

Espanyol
  • Sergio Garcia misses out due to injury after pulling up early on in Espanyol’s 3-1 defeat against Eibar.
  • Leo Baptistao is fit to start again up front alongside Gerard Moreno, however.
  • No other changes are expected from the hosts, but Javi Fuego, Aaron Martin, David Lopez and Victor Sanchez are all one yellow card from a suspension.
Girona
  • Bernardo, Pedro Alcala and Marc Muniesa are all injured for the home side, leaving them very short at centre-back heading into Monday’s match.
  • David Timor will likely be asked to drop in at centre-back or Bambo could be drafted in for a first La Liga start.
  • Bono will probably retain his place after a hat-trick of howlers in between the sticks against Alaves.

Match Facts

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Girona‘s last 9 games (La Liga).

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Espanyol‘s last 4 home games (La Liga).

Gironahavescored at least 2 goals in their last 4 away matches (La Liga).

Gironaareundefeated in their last 5 away matches (La Liga).

Prediction

  • Espanyol have won their last two competitive home games, with Quique Sanchez Flores’ men continuing to be tough to break down, but unable to score many goals.
  • The hosts have scored just 11 goals in their 14 La Liga games thus far, with five of those coming from Gerard Moreno.
  • Girona have lost just one of their last five competitive games, with their recent 3-2 defeat against Alaves coming due to calamitous goalkeeping.
Prediction:

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Real Madrid vs Sevilla: Match Preview & Prediction

Team News

Real Madrid
  • Dani Carvajal, Sergio Ramos and Casemiro are all missing due to suspension at the weekend for the hosts.
  • Raphael Varane is out due to injury, while Jesus Vallejo is carrying a knock, which could potentially see Marcos Llorente and Nacho play at centre-back.
  • Mateo Kovacic should come into the midfield in Casemiro’s absence, while Marco Asensio is back fit to feature.
Sevilla
  • Steven N’Zonzi has made his desire to leave Sevilla very clear, and Guido Pizarro will continue in midfield.
  • Simon Kjaer should be back fit to partner Clement Lenglet at centre-back, and Sergio Rico could come back in between the sticks.
  • Nolito is expected to be preferred to Joaquin Correa on the left after the ex-Celta man performed well against Deportivo last weekend.

Match Facts

Real Madrid have scored at least 2 goals in 19 of their last 22 home matches (La Liga).

Real Madrid have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 9 matches against Sevilla in all competitions.

Real Madrid have won 11 of their last 12 home matches against Sevilla in all competitions.

Real Madrid have scored at least 2 goals in their last 10 home matches against Sevilla in all competitions.

Real Madrid have been winning at both half time and full time in 8 of their last 9 home matches against Sevilla in all competitions.

Sevilla have won their last 3 matches (La Liga).

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

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

Sevilla have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches (La Liga).

Sevilla have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches (La Liga).

Prediction

  • Real Madrid will want to kick on from a disappointing 0-0 draw with Athletic last time out, but given that they have so many injuries and suspensions, it could be tough for Zinedine Zidane’s men.
  • The hosts have won their last four home La Liga matches, conceding in just one of those contests, but Sevilla have been improving of late in the league.
  • Sevilla are unbeaten in their last six competitive games, but they have won just one of their last five away matches in La Liga. Villarreal are their only victims and it will take a big effort for Los Blancos to be their second.
Prediction:

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Top Facts For Today Games

Juventus have won 36 of their last 38 home matches (Serie A).

Toronto have won 14 of their last 17 home matches (Major League Soccer).

Monaco have won 16 of their last 18 home matches (Ligue 1).

Benfica have won their last 9 home matches (Liga NOS).

Real Madrid have won 11 of their last 12 home matches against Sevilla in all competitions.

PSG have won their last 8 home matches (Ligue 1).

Metz have lost their last 8 home matches (Ligue 1).

Sporting have won 11 of their last 13 away matches (Liga NOS).

Malaga have lost their last 7 away matches (La Liga).

AZ Alkmaar have won 12 of their last 13 home matches against Heracles in all competitions.

Platanias have lost their last 8 matches (Super League).

AZ Alkmaar have won their last 6 matches (Eredivisie).

Benfica have won 10 of their last 11 matches against Estoril in all competitions.

Botev Plovdiv have drawn their last 5 matches (A PFG).

Chelsea have won 6 of their last 7 matches (Premier League).

Real Madrid have won their last 4 home matches (La Liga).

Galatasaray have won 8 of their last 9 home matches (Super Lig).

Borussia Dortmund have won 9 of their last 10 home matches against Werder Bremen in all competitions.

West Brom have drawn their last 3 matches (Premier League).

Guingamp have drawn their last 3 home matches (Ligue 1).

Top Facts For Today Games

AEK Athens have drawn their last 4 matches (UEFA Europa League).

FK Vardar Skopje have lost 9 of their last 11 matches (UEFA Europa League).

Zenit have won 5 of their last 6 matches (UEFA Europa League).

Lyon have won their last 3 matches (UEFA Europa League).

Real Sociedad have won their last 3 matches (UEFA Europa League).

Monterrey have won their last 5 matches (Primera Division).

Tigres have won 7 of their last 8 home matches (Primera Division).

Maccabi Tel Aviv have lost their last 3 matches (UEFA Europa League).

Everton have lost their last 3 matches (UEFA Europa League).

Arsenal vs BATE Borisov

Team News

Arsenal
  • Shkodran Mustafi is ruled out on Thursday and a doubt for the weekend’s match against Southampton, so Arsene Wenger may rest Per Mertesacker here in case he is needed against the Saints.
  • Illness has kept Theo Walcott out of Arsenal’s last six matches but Wenger has confirmed he will start with Jack Wilshere on Thursday.
  • Danny Welbeck or Olivier Giroud will lead the line for the Gunners.
BATE Borisov
  • Few changes are expected from BATE Borisov’s usual XI on Thursday.

Match Facts

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Arsenal‘s last 3 games (UEFA Europa League).

 

Prediction

  • Arsenal have already qualified as group winners but will be looking to bounce back from their incredible 3-1 defeat to Manchester United at the weekend.
  • BATE Borisov are currently bottom of Group H but will qualify with Arsenal if they can beat the Gunners on Thursday and FC Cologne and Red Star Belgrade draw in the group’s other match.
  • The away side have only lost one of their last 10 matches but have left themselves too much to do here. Arsenal should finish the group stage with a comfortable three points on Thursday.
Prediction:

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Top Facts Of Today Games

Feyenoord have lost their last 12 matches (UEFA Champions League).

Man City have won their last 5 matches (UEFA Champions League).

Al Ahly have won their last 7 matches (Premier League).

Platinum Stars have drawn their last 4 away matches (Premier Soccer League).

Lamontville Golden Arrows have drawn 6 of their last 7 matches (Premier Soccer League).

Kaizer Chiefs have drawn their last 4 matches (Premier Soccer League).

Porto have won their last 4 matches against Monaco in all competitions.

Tottenham have won 5 of their last 6 matches (UEFA Champions League).

AmaZulu FC have drawn their last 3 matches (Premier Soccer League).

Polokwane City have drawn their last 3 home matches (Premier Soccer League).

Persepolis have won 6 of their last 7 away matches (Persian Gulf Pro League).

Sepidrood Rasht have lost their last 4 matches (Persian Gulf Pro League).

Naft Tehran have lost their last 4 away matches (Persian Gulf Pro League).

Ajax Cape Town have lost 5 of their last 6 away matches (Premier Soccer League).

Foolad Khuzestan have won their last 3 matches (Persian Gulf Pro League).

Padideh FC have won their last 3 home matches against Gostaresh Foolad FC in all competitions.

Polokwane City have won their last 3 home matches against Platinum Stars in all competitions.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Manchester City : Match Preview & Prediction

Team News

Shakhtar Donetsk
  • Bogdan Butko and Taison look set to join Sergey Krivtsov and Maksim Malyshev on the sidelines for Wednesday’s reception of Manchester City.
  • With Darijo Srna also unavailble for the home side, Shakhtar will be short at right-back. Ivan Petryak may have to adapt there as he did at the weekend.
  • Viktor Kovalenko may deputise for Taison in a central role behind Facundo Ferreyra.
Manchester City
  • Pep Guardiola is expected to shuffle his pack with top spot already secured and the Manchester Derby to come next up after this game.
  • Kevin De Bruyne is suspended, joining John Stones and Benjamin Mendy on the sidelines for this match. David Silva has not travelled with the rest of the squad to keep him fit for the weekend.
  • Ilkay Gündogan, Yaya Toure, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, Eliaquim Mangala and Claudio Bravo will all push for starts on Wednesday night.

Match Facts

Prediction

  • Shakhtar Donetsk need a point from this match to guarentee second spot in Group F, but that is easier said that done when you consider they are playing group leaders Manchester City.
  • However, City have already secured top spot and are expected to field a weakened team on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola’s side have struggled to three 2-1 wins in a row and aren’t playing at their best, which should also work in Shakhtar’s favour.
Prediction:

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Bayern Munich vs Paris Saint Germain

Team News

Bayern Munich
  • Bayern Munich look set to be without Thiago, Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery and Manuel Neuer on Tuesday, while Juan Bernat is a doubt for the home side.
  • A lack of wingers may force Bayern to play a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Thomas Muller out on the right.
Paris Saint Germain
  • Edinson Cavani and Marco Verratti were rested at the weekend and both will return to the starting XI on Tuesday night.
  • Julian Draxler is favourite to play in the midfield three with Thiago Motta sidelined.

Match Facts

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in PSG‘s last 12 games (UEFA Champions League).

PSG have scored at least 4 goals in their last 3 matches (UEFA Champions League).

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Bayern‘s last 9 games (UEFA Champions League).

PSG have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 5 matches (UEFA Champions League).

PSG have won their last 5 matches (UEFA Champions League).

Bayern have won 5 of their last 6 matches (UEFA Champions League).

Bayern have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches (UEFA Champions League).

 

Prediction

  • Both sides have already qualified for the next phase, but in order for Bayern Munich to top Group B, Jupp Heynckes’ side would need to beat Paris Saint-Germain by a four-goal margin.
  • Paris Saint-Germain were humbled at the weekend after slipping to a shock 2-1 defeat away to Strasbourg, which was their first defeat of the season.
  • Bayern haven’t lost a home game in the group stage of the Champions League since December 2013 but they’ve left themselves too much to do to leapfrog PSG into top spot.
Prediction:

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FA Cup third round draw in full

Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United

Watford vs Bristol City

Birmingham City vs Burton Albion

Liverpool vs Everton

Brighton vs Crystal Palace

Aston Villa vs Woking or Peterborough

Bournemouth vs AFC Fylde or Wigan

Coventry vs Stoke City

Newport County vs Leeds United

Bolton vs Huddersfield

Port Vale or Yeovil vs Bradford City

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal

Brentford vs Notts County

QPR vs MK Dons

Manchester United vs Derby

Forest Green Rovers or Exeter City vs West Brom

Doncaster Rovers vs Slough Town or Rochdale

Tottenham vs AFC Wimbledon

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

Fleetwood or Hereford vs Leicester

Blackburn or Crewe vs Hull

Cardiff vs Mansfield Town

Manchester City vs Burnley

Shrewsbury Town vs West Ham

Wolves vs Swansea City

Stevenage vs Reading

Newcastle United vs Luton Town

Millwall vs Barnsley

Fulham vs Southampton

Wycombe vs Preston

Norwich vs Chelsea

Gillingham or Carlisle vs Sheffield Wednesday