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Napoli vs Juventus: Match Preview & Prediction

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Napoli

Mario Rui should be fully fit to start, even though Christian Maggio did well last week.
Marek Hamsik is expected to play to provide experience in midfield, despite having lost the brilliance of his best years.
Allan and Jorginho should complete the midfield, with Piotr Zielinski dropping out.

Juventus

Gonzalo Higuain has managed to train with Juventus despite fracturing his hand, but will reportedly have to settle for a place on the bench at best against his former side.
With Higuain not expected to start, Massimiliano Allegri has been tipped to stick with the 3-4-2-1 formation he used against Crotone, but with Mario Mandzukic out, Paulo Dybala leads the line.
With Stephan Lichtsteiner injured, Mattia De Sciglio is expected to start at right wing-back, although Juan Cuadrado could also play there.

Match Facts

Napoli have won 17 of their last 19 matches (Serie A).

Juventus are undefeated in 30 of their last 33 matches (Serie A).

Napoli have been winning at both half time and full time in 6of their last 8 home matches (Serie A).

Juventus have scored at least 2 goals in their last 7 away matches (Serie A).

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Napoli‘s last 9 home games (Serie A).

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Juventus‘s last 9 away games (Serie A).

Napoli have scored at least 2 goals in 8 of their last 9 home matches (Serie A).

Napoli are undefeated in 12 of their last 13 home matches against Juventus in all competitions.

Prediction

Napoli have shown in recent weeks that they can win playing brilliant football and earn “dirty points” as only top clubs do. They seem to be real contenders for the title this season and the meeting with Juventus will be the ultimate test of their ambitions.
Juventus are not far off the top and they have demonstrated in previous seasons how they gain momentum later in the campaign, and when it counts the most. However, they may need this victory more than Napoli to prove that their dominance over Serie A is not over yet.
Whatever the outcome, the philosophy recently adopted by both sides suggests this should be an entertaining game, as Juventus boast the best attack in the league and Napoli are renowned for their attacking style.
That said, one of the two coaches could make a significant change in order to surprise his opposite number, while Max Allegri has always been more prone to changes than Maurizio Sarri.

Prediction:

Napoli

Juventus

Arsenal vs Huddersfield : Match Preview & Prediction

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Arsenal

Mesut Ozil missed Sunday’s clash with Burnley through illness and Arsene Wenger may opt against playing him here with a view to this weekend’s clash with Manchester United.
With Alex Iwobi also unlikely to play due to a dead leg, Jack Wilshere will fancy his chances of making a first Premier League start of the season.
Danny Welbeck and Olivier Giroud will push for the chance to lead the line if Wenger wants Alexandre Lacazette fresh for the reception of Manchester United.

Huddersfield

Rajiv van La Parra is suspended after being sent off at the end of their 2-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.
David Wagner will almost certainly have to ring the changes for the trip to Arsenal after their draining performance at the weekend.
Part of those changes should see Steve Mounie start his first game since September, while Elias Kachunga will come back into the reckoning after failing to get on against City.
Chris Löwe may also regain his starting spot at left-back, while Abdelhamid Sabiri and Florent Hadergjonaj may also get rare chances to start.

Match Facts

Arsenal have won their last 11 home matches (Premier League).

Arsenal have scored at least 2 goals in their last 9 home matches (Premier League).

Huddersfield have failed to score in their last 5 away matches (Premier League).

Arsenal have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 7 home matches (Premier League).

Huddersfield have lost their last 3 away matches (Premier League).

Huddersfield have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3away matches (Premier League).

Prediction

While Arsenal stole all three points at the death against Burnley on Sunday, Huddersfield suffered heartbreak in the dying embers of their 2-1 defeat to Manchester City.
The Gunners know they will be in for a tough game on Wednesday night but fatigue may really prevent Huddersfield from turning in another display as heroic as the one they managed against the Premier League leaders.
Arsenal have a huge match against Manchester United to follow but need to keep their focus on Huddersfield for now. Arsene Wenger’s side are unbeaten in their last 10 at the Emirates and have won nine of those. They should continue that trend in midweek.

Prediction:

Arsenal

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Lyon vs Lille : Match Preview & Prediction

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Lyon

Look for Bruno Génésio to employ a decent amount of rotation, with Jordan Ferri and Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa among those in line for a rare start.
Mariano may also be rested; Myziane Maolida has impressed in a handful of cameos and could make his full debut here, but Memphis Depay is also an option up top.
Nabil Fekir will return to the side here after missing Sunday’s match through illness.

Lille

Lille may opt for a 4-3-3 or even a 3-5-1-1 as they seek to limit in-form Lyon.
Thiago Mendes remains a doubt through injury, meaning youngster Bissouma could get the call here.
Lille, through a lack of options in terms of the playing staff, once again won’t look radically different from Bielsa’s sides, even if the tactics are changed.

Match Facts

Lyon have kept a clean sheet in their last 5 matches (Ligue 1).

Lille have failed to score in 6 of their last 8 away matches (Ligue 1).

Lyon have won 5 of their last 6 matches (Ligue 1).

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Lille‘s last 4 games (Ligue 1).

Lyon have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches (Ligue 1).

Prediction

Lyon will take this opportunity to keep their playing squad fresh; the absences of Morel and Traoré are frustrating, but Bruno Génésio will be confident of his team’s abilities against the league’s current crisis team.
Lille will see no shame in losing away to Ligue 1’s in-form side, but they lack the defensive solidity to stop Les Gones.

Prediction:

Lyon

Lille

Manchester City vs Southampton : Match Preview & Prediction

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Manchester City

Pep Guardiola will shuffle his pack for the reception of Southampton after Manchester City were pushed all the way by Huddersfield on Sunday.
Gabriel Jesus has not started City’s last two but will certainly lead the line on Wednesday, while Bernardo Silva should benefit with a start here.
Kevin De Bruyne struggled against Huddersfield and Guardiola may rest the Belgian in midweek as a result.
Vincent Kompany still needs to be managed carefully and he may be replaced in defence by Eliaquim Mangala.
Danilo should also benefit from the hectic fixture list with his four league start of the campaign.

Southampton

Mario Lemina returned from injury at the end of Southampton’s 4-1 win over Everton on Sunday.
Oriol Romeu is also available again after serving a one-match ban at the weekend, leaving Mauricio Pellegrino with a headache when picking his midfield.
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Steven Davis both impressed against Everton and will hope to start at the Etihad.
Charlie Austin was on hand with a brace at the weekend but his involvement on Wednesday will depend on how quickly he can recover after barely playing this season.

Match Facts

Man City have won their last 11 matches (Premier League).

Man City have scored at least 3 goals in their last 5 home matches (Premier League).

Man City have been winning at both half time and full timein 8 of their last 9 home matches (Premier League).

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Man City‘s last 9 home games (Premier League).

Man City have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches against Southampton in all competitions.

Man City are undefeated in their last 7 home matches against Southampton in all competitions.

Prediction

Manchester City maintained their eight point lead at the top of the Premier League at the weekend, while also gaining ground on Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham. Pep Guardiola’s side have now won their last 11 in the league and it’s safe to assume they are champions elect.
Southampton turned in their best performance of the season when they thrashed a dismal Everton side 4-1 on Sunday but City are a completely different beast altogether, particularly at the Etihad. It’s hard to see Mauricio Pellegrino’s side taking any points home on Wednesday night.

Prediction:

Manchester City

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Watford vs Manchester United: Match Preview & Prediction

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Watford

Troy Deeney is available again after serving a three-game ban.
Miguel Britos came off before the hour-mark in the 3-0 win against Newcastle on Saturday and may not recover in time for Tuesday. Sebastian Prödl will deputise in his absence.
Marco Silva will need to assess the fitness of his players given the quick turnaround, so changes could be made against Manchester United.
Roberto Pereyra and Jose Holebas will surely come into Silva’s thinking, although Marvin Zeegelaar’s form may keep the latter out.

Manchester United

Jose Mourinho is expected to make changes to the side that narrowly beat Brighton 1-0 on Saturday.
Eric Bailly and Phil Jones remain doubts, but Marcos Rojo should come into the equation on Tuesday night. Mourinho may go to a back three here if he knows one of Bailly and Jones will be fit for the trip to Arsenal.
Matteo Darmian and Daley Blind were both dropped from the matchday squad at the weekend and may come into the equation if Mourinho want’s Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young fit for Arsenal a few days later.
After watching United struggle in midfield against Brighton, Marouane Fellaini and Ander Herrera will expect to start at Vicarage Road, but Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Luke Shaw have not travelled.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have to settle for another spot on the bench in midweek.

Match Facts

Man Utd are undefeated in 34 of their last 38 matches (Premier League).

Man Utd have won 9 of their last 10 matches against Watford in all competitions.

Watford have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 6 home matches against Man Utd in all competitions.

Watford have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches (Premier League).

Prediction

Watford have won successive matches and kept clean sheets in that run. They have already taken points off Arsenal and Liverpool this season, while they also came close to beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Given Manchester United’s recent struggles at Vicarage Road, Marco Silva’s side should be confident of another upset.
Manchester United limped to a 1-0 win over newly promoted Brighton on Saturday and now face a potential banana-skin trip to Watford ahead of a huge clash with Arsenal a few days later. Jose Mourinho’s side lost 3-1 in this corresponding fixture last season and will need to perform much better than they did on Saturday to avoid another defeat.

Prediction:

Watford

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Leicester vs Tottenham: Match Preview & Prediction

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Leicester

Leicester could name the same XI that drew 1-1 with West Ham on Friday night.
Claude Puel is again without Matty James, Robert Huth and Adrien Silva.

Tottenham

Erik Lamela missed the 1-1 draw with West Brom due to the birth of his child, but is an option for Mauricio Pochettino here and could make the bench.
Victor Wanyama and Toby Alderweireld are both ruled out for Tottenham, while Harry Winks is a doubt due to illness.
Pochettino could make a handful of changes, with Serge Aurier, Mousa Dembele, Moussa Sissoko and Danny Rose all in line to start.

Match Facts

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Tottenham‘s last 4games (Premier League).

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

Tottenham have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 away matches against Leicester in all competitions.

Prediction

Leicester were held to a 1-1 draw with West Ham on Friday night and have now failed to win their last three Premier League matches. The Foxes have also lost four of their last six home meetings with Tottenham and they will be up against it on Tuesday night.
After drawing 1-1 with West Brom on Saturday, Spurs have won just one of their last four Premier League matches and have lost their last two on the road. Now out of the top-4, Mauricio Pochettino will demand a return to winning ways here.
They’ll be made to work hard, but Spurs could edge all three points at the King Power Stadium in midweek.

Prediction:

Leicester

Tottenham

Atalanta vs Benevento: Match Preview & Prediction

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Atalanta

Remo Freuler is back from suspension and Marten de Roon is expected to make room for the Switzerland international.
Andrea Petagna and Andreas Cornelius will continue to rotate in attack, while Jasmin Kurtic should also start for the hosts.

Benevento

Amato Ciciretti is a doubt for the trip to Bergamo due to muscular problems.
Marco D’Alessandro and Cristiano Lombardi are therefore expected to feed the striker in case Benevento’s key player can not make it.

Match Facts

Benevento have lost their last 13 matches (Serie A).

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Benevento‘s last 5games (Serie A).

Benevento have conceded at least 2 goals in 9 of their last 10 matches (Serie A).

Atalanta are undefeated in their last 6 home matches (Serie A).

Prediction

Atalanta have failed to reproduce last season’s form in Serie A this term but are going well in the Europa League and return to Italy after thrashing Everton 5-1 on Thursday.
Benevento were minutes away from picking up their first point in Serie A last weekend but are still bottom on 0 points afte 13 matches. It should be defeat number 14 on Monday.

Prediction:

Atalanta

Benevento

Espanyol vs Getafe: Match Preview & Prediction

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Espanyol

Pau Lopez is fit to start in goal for the home side after recovering from a muscle injury.
Mario Hermoso returns from suspension and should come straight back into the heart of the back four at the expense of Naldo.
Jose Manuel Jurado is expected to feature on the right-hand side of midfield, with Sergio Garcia taking the injured Leo Baptistao’s place up front.

Getafe

No changes are expected for the visitors, who have been performing to very high standards of late in La Liga.
Franciso Portillo will retain his place on the right-hand side, with Angel leading the line with Jorge Molina.
Three of Getafe’s first-team regulars – Antunes, Mauro Arambarri and Juan Cala – are one booking from a suspension.

Match Facts

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Espanyol‘s last 6games (La Liga).

Espanyol have seen under 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 home matches against Getafe in all competitions.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Getafe‘s last 7 games (La Liga).

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

Prediction

Espanyol have lost their last two La Liga games, but Quique Sanchez Flores’ men are notoriously difficult to break down and dominate.
The hosts haven’t scored in either of those defeats, with a short-term injury to Leo Baptistao sure not to help matters. With Gerard Moreno carrying a calf problem, plenty of the goalscoring burden is placed on Sergio Garcia’s shoulders.
Getafe are unbeaten in their last four La Liga games, with Jose Bordalas having his team playing some excellent football. Angel in particular is looking very dangerous indeed.

Prediction:

Espanyol

Getafe

Valencia vs Barcelona: Match Preview & Prediction

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Valencia

Jeison Murillo is missing at centre-back for the home side, which is a very big miss.
Valencia will start with Gabriel and Ezequiel Garay at the heart of the defence as a result, with few other surprises.
Simone Zaza should make a start, ahead of getting some treatment on a long-standing injury. He will give whatever he can before facing time on the sidelines.

Barcelona

Gerard Pique misses out due to suspension for the away side after picking up a booking against Leganes last time out.
Thomas Vermaelen will be forced to feature at centre-back, with Javier Mascherano currently out due to injury.
Paco Alcacer should continue on the right-hand side, with Luis Suarez featuring up top after recapturing some goalscoring form of late.

Match Facts

Barcelona have won 18 of their last 19 matches (La Liga)

Valencia have won their last 8 matches (La Liga).

Barcelona have scored at least 2 goals in 18 of their last 19 matches (La Liga).

Valencia have scored at least 2 goals in their last 8 matches (La Liga).

Valencia have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 4 home matches (La Liga).

Barcelona are undefeated in 21 of their last 23 matches against Valencia in all competitions.

Barcelona have been winning at both half time and full timein 6 of their last 8 matches (La Liga).

Valencia have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 home matches (La Liga).

Barcelona have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 matches (La Liga).

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

Valencia have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Barcelona in all competitions.

Valencia have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Barcelona in all competitions.

Prediction

Valencia have won their last eight games in La Liga and sit just four points off first-placed Barcelona. Marcelino’s men have made a lot of progress in a short space of time, but this is their biggest test at Mestalla yet.
Both of these sides are unbeaten in the Spanish top flight, with Los Che dropping just two points at home since the start of the campaign. They’ll be confident that they get give the visitors a very tough test indeed.
Barcelona have only dropped points on the road against Atletico Madrid this season, but Marcelino is bound to have planned meticulously for their visit. The away side have scored in every game this season and that trend should continue.

Prediction:

Valencia

Barcelona

Monaco vs Paris Saint Germain: Match Preview & Prediction

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Monaco

Djibril Sidibé and Thomas Lemar remain doubts through injury, and look to be joined by Stevan Jovetic.
Almamy Touré seems to have lost the trust of Leonardo Jardim this season, but could be given a chance here.
If Jardim opts to match PSG’s 4-3-3 system with his own, Rachid Ghezzal should be preferred to Rony Lopes owing to his success in that system at Lyon.

Paris Saint Germain

Yuri Berchiche and Thomas Meunier should come back into defence, per Unai Emery’s habit of rotating his full-backs.
Javier Pastore could start in central midfield, with Julian Draxler also an option.
Kylian Mbappé didn’t make an appearance in the win over Nantes, but should start here after scoring in midweek.

Match Facts

Monaco have won 15 of their last 16 home matches (Ligue 1).

PSG have won 11 of their last 13 matches (Ligue 1).

PSG have scored at least 2 goals in 13 of their last 15 away matches (Ligue 1).

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in PSG‘s last 6 games (Ligue 1).

Monaco have been winning at both half time and full time in 6 of their last 8 home matches (Ligue 1).

PSG have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches (Ligue 1).

Monaco have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 home matches against PSG in all competitions.

PSG have won their last 3 matches against Monaco in all competitions.

PSG have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Monaco in all competitions.

Prediction

A hotly anticipated match a month ago, Monaco’s recent stumbles have taken some of the lustre off of this encounter. Injuries have played their part, but the defence has also looked suspect at times, with Jemerson’s own goal against RB Leipzig punctuating a downturn in form from the Brazilian.
Paris Saint-Germain continue to cruise after demolishing Celtic 7-1 in midweek, but could suffer from fatigue given their lack of options in midfield.

Prediction:

Monaco

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