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El Classico Match Preview : Barcelona vs Real Madrid

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Barcelona have drawn their last two La Liga games, stuttering to a 0-0 draw with nine-man Malaga, before going on to snatch an equaliser to earn a point against Real Sociedad.

The hosts have been unbeaten in their last four matches at Camp Nou, but only one of their wins was in any way convincing, meaning that this is the perfect opportunity for Real Madrid to try their luck.

Real Madrid are unbeaten away from home in La Liga in 2016, and last tasted defeat on the road in a 1-0 loss against Villarreal in mid-December of last year. Naija and Bet

Team News

Barcelona – Andres Iniesta should be back in contention to feature for the home side, after a month on the sidelines.

Jordi Alba is carrying both an ankle and a knee problem, but the Spaniard is expected to still be selected ahead of Lucas Digne.

PL Match Preview : West Ham vs Arsenal

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West Ham’s season went from bad to worse during the week. They were not only dumped out of the EFL Cup but injuries picked up to Michail Antonio and Aaron Cresswell has heaped further misery on Slaven Bilic ahead of the reception of Arsenal.

The Hammers have failed to win any of their last five in all competitions and are only above the bottom three on goal difference. Despite what has been a turbulent transition into the London Stadium, West Ham are unbeaten in their last four home matches across all competitions.

Arsenal also come into this match off the back of a disappointing cup exit in midweek, but they will field an almost entirely different team this weekend. The Gunners have only managed one win in their last five competitive matches but they are still unbeaten away from home this season. Naijabet.com

West Ham are unbeaten in their last two matches against Arsenal, which should give Bilic’s side some confidence ahead of this fixture. Andy Carroll scored a hat-trick in this corresponding 3-3 draw last season and could make a return to the starting XI here after a three-month absence through injury.

His availability could change the outcome of this London derby, although Arsenal should still come away with three points to keep pace with their title rivals.

PL Match Preview : Tottenham vs Swansea

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Tottenham succumbed to a 2-1 loss at Chelsea last time out and means they have won just one of their last 10 competitive outings.

They have, though, won their five home league meetings with Swansea and should be confident of returning to winning ways here.

Swansea’s 5-4 win at Crystal Palace last weekend ended an 11-game winless run in all competitions. Victory lifted the Swans off the foot of the table and within two points of a place outside the relegation zone.

However, Spurs have what it takes to inflict defeat upon the Swans.

Team News

Tottenham – Danny Rose returns from suspension having sat out the 2-1 loss at Chelsea and is expected to come back into the XI in place of Kevin Wimmer. Naija and Bet

Mauricio Pochettino, though, is without Ben Davies and Erik Lamela due to injury.

PL Match Preview : Manchester City vs Chelsea

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This eagerly anticipated fixture will see two of the most tactically astute managers come together in what could land an early blow in the destination of the Premier League title.

Chelsea have won each of their last seven matches in the Premier League and are currently one-point clear of Manchester City ahead of Saturday’s early kick-off.

Antonio Conte’s side have only conceded one-goal in that time, meaning City will need to be at their best to break down Chelsea’s defence. Naijabet

City, meanwhile, have only kept two clean sheets all season and aren’t in their best moment despite being unbeaten in their last six league matches.

Each of their last two matches have only been settled by a one-goal margin and they will need to improve if they are to become the first team to stop Chelsea from winning since September.

Match Preview : Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich

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Mainz have won their last three home games and will want to put in another strong performance to make up for their poor away form in recent weeks.

They were successful with a 5-4-1 against Bayern last season and could therefore start with a back-five here to strengthen the centre and try to hit Bayern on the break.

Results-wise, Bayern are back on track after a 2-1 home win against Leverkusen last weekend, but they continue to give away too many chances. Place your bet on Naijabet.com

They need to become more dominant in possession again and prevent their opponents from catching them out of position.

Expect Bayern to try to dominate the game from the outset and Mainz to wait for chances on the break.