​German Bundesliga -- Borussia Monchengladbach vs Borussia Dortmund Game Preview

Analysis:

Both clubs will be attempting to recover from midweek losses.

 

Borussia Monchengladbach

Monchengladbach suffered a 2-1 loss against VfL Bochum last time out. In the current league season, they only able to compile five victories due to their recent inconsistency - hold the seventh spot on the rankings and have been experiencing defence issues for some time.

 

Borussia Dortmund

Earlier that evening, Wolfsburg defeated Dortmund 2-0. They've done okay at home so far this season. Along with Bayern Munich and Freiburg, they are now one of three clubs in the league with three straight victories. They just need an extra two points to catch up to second-placed Freiburg, who will play Leipzig in their next match.

 

Prediction

Gladbach now seem to be having trouble with a lack of confidence, and I anticipate Dortmund to punish them on Friday night.

 

 

Pick: Borussia Dortmund -0/0.5

​UEFA Europa League -- Arsenal vs FC Zurich Game Preview

 

Analysis:

Aiming to clinch first place in Group A when FC Zurich visit the Emirates, Arsenal will try to make up for a missed opportunity to complete Europa League qualifying for the last-16.

 

Arsenal

Despite losing 2-0 to PSV Eindhoven last week, the Gunners still in top place in the division. Going into the last matchday, there are two points between them. The Emirates fortress should serve the Gunners well after winning each of their previous 11 competitive home games. Arsenal also have won all five of their recent matches in Europe played at the Emirates Stadium, losing only one of their previous 19 such contests.

 

FC Zurich

 

Zurich still have something to play for after defeating their Scandinavian opponents 2-1 on the penultimate matchday. Had Zurich lost against Bodo/Glimt, they would have finished fourth before the last matchday. The worst defensive record in the whole competition, with a total of 15 goals allowed in their five group-stage games.

 

Prediction

The Gunners are in excellent shape and have already declared themselves as one of the leading candidates for the crown. They will be driven to provide a fantastic victory since they are also vying for the Europa. It looks like Arsenal will score a significant victory.

 

 

Pick: Arsenal -2

 

BTTS

UEFA Europa League -- Real Sociedad vs Manchester United Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

Real Sociedad and Manchester United square battle at the Anoeta Stadium with a chance to finish first in Group E of the Europa League and determine who advances to the next round.

 

Real Sociedad

Sociedad most recently defeated Omonia 2-0 last week, are the only team in the 2022–23 Europe League to enter the final matchday with victories in all five of their group games thus far. However, their La Liga form has suffered as a result of recent 1-0 losses to Real Valladolid and Real Betis.

 

Manchester United

In order to advance to the last 16 and prevent one of the teams from being demoted from the Champions League, Man United must win by at least two goals on Thursday. Red Devils defense has only allowed one goal in their previous six games, and Rashford's 100th goal for the club was all it needed for them to defeat West Ham United 1-0 at the weekend, extending their undefeated streak in all competitions to eight games.

 

Prediction

In contrast to a Man United squad that has recently been a defensive force to be reckoned with, attacking absences should hurt the hosts hard. We can envision the in-form Red Devils securing the two-goal lead they need to edge Sociedad to the top place.

 

 

Pick: Manchester United Draw No Bet

 

Total: Over 2.5 Goals

​UEFA Europa League -- HJK Helsinki vs AS Roma Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

Roma are now in last position in Group C, will travel to Finland to play host to last-placed HJK Helsinki.

 

HJK Helsinki

HJK are unimpressed with the most recent form. They have gone winless in their past three league games. They are now in last place in Group C and have a goal-scoring offense, but it has only produced one goal all year. Their prospects of winning will be hampered by their weak attacking line.

 

AS Roma

Roma lost 1-0 to the currentItalian toppers Napoli.. Roma hasn't had any trouble finding the back of the net, scoring in all but one of their past five games—a meeting against Napoli. This game is anticipated to give Roma the points they ought to guarantee themselves a berth in Group C.

 

Prediction

Roma are unlikely to go all the way because of issues in the team and the following away game against Verona, where points cannot be lost. HJK may focus on the current encounter and offer their best effort.

 

 

Total: HJK Helsinki +1.5

​UEFA Europa League -- Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

In their postponed match against Dutch powerhouse PSV Eindhoven on Thursday night, Arsenal will continue their European responsibilities with only a point needed to guarantee a top-two finish in the Europa League.

 

Arsenal

Arsenal currently in first place not only in the Premier League standings, but also in the Europa League standings after racking up nine points from three games. This puts them two points ahead of  Eindhoven and five points ahead of Bodo/Glimt, whom they also defeated 1-0 last week. Arteta's man has won seven straight games in all competitions and nine straight at home with two goals on each occasion.

 

PSV Eindhoven

PSV continued to play at a high level and destroyed Utrecht 6-1 in the Eredivisie to maintain their lead over defending champions Ajax and make it four straight victories across all competitions. A win on Thursday would put them six points ahead of Bodo/Glimt.

 

Prediction

The teams are on the verge of moving on to the next round, and both coaches like aggressive play. This game should have a lot of goals. The visitors have suffered some significant losses; Arsenal is performing somewhat better in this regard.

 

 

Pick: Over 2.5/3 Goals

​Spanish La Liga -- Elche vs Real Madrid Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

Real Madrid will travel to Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero to take on the bottom-of-the-table Elche in the tenth round of the championship.

 

Elche

Saturday's 2-2 tie with Valencia was disappointing for the hosts because they might have won all three games. Elche changed their management in the beginning of the month, but it wasn't until October 12th that they actually had a new boss. But after nine rounds, Elche are still the only team in the league without a victory.

 

Real Madrid

Real Madrid are already three points ahead at the top of the league following a 3-1 victory against Barcelona. Carlo Ancelotti's team is producing results in an impressive manner as they attempt to defend their championship, having only dropped two points so far this season. They are unbeaten in their past 18 competitive games.

 

Prediction

Real Madrid look to be unstoppable right now, so Carlo Ancelotti's team shouldn't have any issues traveling to the LaLiga team in last place. Expect goals from a visiting team that is full of confidence as the most prolific offense confronts the most vulnerable defense.

 

 

Pick: Real Madrid -1.5

​Italian Serie A -- Torino vs Juventus Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

On Saturday, Juventus will face the host Torino at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino.

 

Torino

Torino come into this match after a 1-1 draw in Serie A against Empoli. Torino's offense has not been as productive recently. Just four goals have been scored against them in their last six games. They also have had nine goals scored against them in those contests. Torino have failed to win at home in their last tow league game.

 

Juventus

Juventus will be hoping for a better outcome this time after their last Champions League meeting against Maccabi Haifa ended in defeat. In five of their previous six games, they have been scored against, giving up a total of eight goals. Juventus just hasn't been very reliable on defense. For the previous six league games, they have failed to win on the road.

 

Prediction

Torino will have to put in a lot of effort as a unit to score against this Juventus club, who will probably win and may even keep a clean sheet.

 

 

Pick: Juventus Draw No Bet

UEFA Champions League -- Real Madrid vs FC Shakhtar Donetsk Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

For the third consecutive year, Real Madrid will host Shakhtar Donetsk at Santiago Bernabeu for their Champions League match.

 

Real Madrid

With wins over Celtic and RB Leipzig in their first two European games, Real Madrid are in first place with six points in the division. But their nine-game winning streak at the start of the 2022–23 season was snapped on Sunday when they were held to a 1–1 draw by Osasuna in La Liga, dropping them to second place behind Barcelona in the standings.

 

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

With a 4-1 win against RB Leipzig and a 1-1 draw with Celtic, Shakhtar have had a strong start to their Group F campaign. With four points, they are now in second place ahead of their weekend matchup with Real Madrid. Mykhaylo Mudryk has impressed in the Champions League this season for two goals and six assists in six games across all competitions.

 

Prediction

I anticipate this to be a difficult game for Real Madrid since Shakhtar are more than capable of winning on Wednesday. But because the defending champions have been so dominant to this point in the campaign, we are betting on them to score three more points.

 

 

Pick: 2

Total: Over 3 Goals

​International Friendly -- Saudi Arabia vs USA Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

Tuesday's friendly match between Saudi Arabia and the USA at Spain's Estadio Nueva Condomina.

 

Saudi Arabia

Ecuador held The Green to a scoreless draw. Saudi Arabia scored 34 goals during their 2022 qualifying campaign, the fewest of the six Asian countries who qualified for Qatar. They may be having trouble scoring goals, but they have played solid defense for conceding one goal or fewer in 11 of their previous 12 games.

 

USA

The US suffered their first defeat in five games, falling to Japan 2-0. Many people are still unsure about who will start as the USA's number nine when their World Cup campaign gets off, given they have only been able to score one goal or less in three of their past four games. They had won their previous 34 out of their previous 39 games.

 

Prediction

The most recent games between opposing teams were dull. This is particularly true of Saudi Arabia, which have gone three games without scoring. In their recent meeting with Japan, the USA also have no objectives. There is a low likelihood that the future game will be a success.

 

 

Pick: Under 2.5 Goals

​France Ligue 1 -- Lens vs Lorient Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

When Lens welcomes Lorient to Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Wednesday, two unbeaten Ligue 1 clubs will square off.

 

Lens

The next triumph came over the weekend when Lens made a 2-1 victory over Rennes. Lens have now gone 12 games without a loss in Ligue 1, including last season, so they will be feeling confident going into the midweek match. They presently tied for third place with league leaders PSG and second-placed Marseille in terms of points.

 

Lorient

After being undefeated in their previous five league games, Lorient hope to extend their own winning streak. Their first home game of the season was against Clermont on Sunday, and a late Ibrahima Kone penalty shot helped them draw 2-2 with Toulouse. Lorient have had a strong start to the season, but they had only won one of their previous six away league games.

 

Prediction

Despite the fact that neither team has lost this season, I believe that Lens will defeat the visitors on Wednesday because to the fact that they have won both of their home games. Lorient had lost all four of their previous away games. Further, they have conceded a total of seven goals in their previous three away games against Lens. With all of these insights in mind, Lens are likely to provide a strong performance.

 

Pick: Lens -1

BTTS

​UEFA Champions League -- Qarabag vs Ferencvarosi TC Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

On Wednesday night, Ferencvaros will travel to Qarabag FK in the first leg of their Champions League third qualifying round matchup.

 

Qarabag

For the eighth time in 2021–22, Qarabag won the Azerbaijan Premier League, securing their place in the first round of the 2022–23 Champions League qualification. In the first round of this season's competition, they outperformed Lech Poznan 5-2 on the road to triumph, and in the last round, they defeated Zurich 5-4.

 

Ferencvarosi TC

33-time Hungarian champions Ferencvaros finished 11 points ahead of the competition last year, securing their place in the first round of this year's European Cup qualification. They defeated Tobol 5-1 overall in the first round, but they had to overcome a deficit to defeat Slovan Bratislava 4-1 away from home the previous time around to proceed to this round of the competition.

 

Prediction

The opponent will be hosted by Karabakh at home, which will provide difficulties for several rivals. Karabakh are adept at surprising opponents and are familiar with every hiccup in its home ground. It was wise to choose the hosts' triumph with a safety net.

 

 

Pick: Qarabag (0) in AH

 

​UEFA Champions League -- Sheriff Tiraspol vs FC Viktoria Plzen Game Preview

 

Analysis:

Sheriff Tiraspol and Viktoria Plzen will both be looking to go further into the Champions League group stages in the qualifying third round first leg on Tuesday.

 

Sheriff Tiraspol

Sheriff Tiraspol have now gone four Champions League games without giving up a goal, but on Saturday's opening day of the Moldovan Super Liga, Zimbru forced them to accept a 1-1 draw. Sheriff can boast eight wins from their previous 10 Champions League home matches, that stalemate extended their undefeated streak in all events to a staggering 16 matches.

 

FC Viktoria Plzen

HJK visited Viktoria Plzen, where the Czech powerhouses easily advanced by hitting the Finnish champions for five last time out. Viktoria Plzen also drew their league opener last weekend, a 2-2 draw away to Teplice, which means they are already falling behind in the fight to retain their crown.

 

Prediction

The Sheriff have chosen to focus on defence so far rather than going full throttle in the Champions League qualifying. The Czechs should play with the same effectiveness as they did in the game against HJK, while the Moldovans should aim to get a respectable result at home.

 

Pick: BTTS

Emirates Stadium Cup -- Arsenal vs Sevilla Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

On Saturday afternoon, the 11th edition of the Emirates Cup will be played as Arsenal host Sevilla in North London for their last preseason match.

 

Arsenal

Arsenal defeated Ipswich Town, Everton, Nuremberg, and Orlando City before again outscoring Chelsea by four goals in a preseason romp earlier this month. New acquisitions Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko have already had the anticipated impact. In five of the previous 10 Emirates Cup competitions, the Arsenal won the title.

 

Sevilla

Sevilla finished in second place In 2017 Emirates Stadium Cup. The team began their preseason campaign against Arsenal's fiercest rivals Tottenham Hotspur in South Korea, drawing 1-1 with the Lilywhites before defeating Sporting CP in the Trofeu Cinco Violinos on penalties. Goals were also plentiful in the midweek match as well.

 

Prediction

Arsenal have a penchant for offensive displays during preseason. They shouldn't be able to keep Lopetegui's team at bay since they still occasionally commit defensive errors, but Arteta's re-energized team is capable of responding to win the Emirates Cup.

 

 

Pick: 1

International Club Friendly -- Everton vs Dynamo Kyiv Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

Everton will host Dynamo Kiev for their friendly on Friday at Goodison Park as the start of the Premier League season approaches.

 

Everton

The Toffees defeated Championship team Blackpool last time out to record their first victory of the series of friendlies after suffering back-to-back losses. Everton will be aiming for significant gains in the forthcoming term after only just surviving relegation from the Premier League at the end of the previous campaign, ultimately finishing 16th, four points clear of 18th-placed Burnley.

 

Dynamo Kyiv

With a victory over Fenerbahce in the second leg, Dynamo Kyiv most recently progressed through the Champions League qualifying round. In 2021–22, Kyiv were unable to even finish the league season. Up before the tournament's cancellation, they had only suffered one loss and were just two points behind the leaders.

 

Prediction

As a result of their success on the continent, Dynamo Kiev will travel with momentum. However, Everton will be eager to win at home one more time before the start of the league season, and I predict that they will win at Goodison Park.

 

 

Pick: 1

​International Club Friendly -- Gamba Osaka vs Paris Saint Germain (PSG) Game Preview

 

Analysis:

On Monday, Paris Saint-Germain will play in their final preseason match against Gamba Osaka in Japan.

 

Gamba Osaka

Gamba Osaka are taking a vacation from its J-League campaign. Tomohiro Katanosaka could think that the vacation is much-needed for a club that has dropped its past four games in the domestic league. Gamba Osaka are in 16th place in the league standings with just 22 points after 21 games played, two points above last-place Jubilo Iwata.

 

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

Galtier will feel more accomplished knowing that his team performed quite well against Quevilly-Rouen, Kawasaki Frontale in their friendly games. They most recently played Urawa Red Diamonds on Saturday, and the final score was 3-0. PSG will also play Nantes the following Sunday in the Trophee des Champions.

 

Prediction

Galtier are likely to make a number of changes, but this shouldn't affect the outcome. We anticipate a straightforward victory for the French giants since both seasoned players and up-and-coming talents will want to impress.

 

 

Pick: PSG -2 in AH / Over 3.5 Goals

​International Club Friendly -- Crystal Palace vs Leeds United Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

Friday's preseason friendly between Leeds United and Crystal Palace from the Premier League will take place at the Optus Stadium in Australia.

 

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace finished 12th in the Premier League and advanced to the FA Cup semifinals. This summer, they have faced challenging conditions because just 10 members of the first squad have made it to the club's preseason training in Australia. Numerous young players saw action in the most recent test match against Manchester United and lost 3-1.

 

Leeds United

Only in the final round of the previous season did Leeds manage to prevent relegation from the Premier League. Following a convincing 4-0 victory against Blackpool to open their preseason, Leeds defeated Brisbane Roar 2-1. However, Leeds lost the most recent friendly game 0-1 against Aston Villa.

 

Prediction

Practice demonstrates that both sides are actively engaged in and successful in attack during their control matches. It is reasonable to anticipate objectives in both directions as a result.

International Club Friendly -- Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

Liverpool will continue preparing for the 2022–23 season on Friday in Singapore when they take on Crystal Palace.

 

Liverpool

With the additions of Darwin Nunez, Fabio Carvalho, and Calvin Ramsay this summer, the majority of the club's summer transfer activity is now finished, and Klopp is pleased with the team he has put together for the next campaign. Liverpool lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League final last season and finished second to Manchester City in the league, although they did win the FA Cup and EFL Cup back-to-back in 2021–22.

 

Crystal Palace

Palace have participated in two friendly this summer, drawing with Accrington Stanley before defeating Millwall. Palace finished the previous season in 12th place. On July 30, Vieira's team will play their final summertime friendly against Montpellier, one week before they host Arsenal to kick off the 2022–23 Premier League season.

 

Prediction

In order to make up for their dismal performance against Manchester United, Liverpool will be eager to win this match. Due to the absence of several key players, Palace will probably struggle over the entire 90 minutes.

 

Pick: Liverpool -1/-1.5

​International Club Friendly -- K League All Stars vs Tottenham Hotspur Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

On Wednesday afternoon, as part of the Coupang Play Series at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur will begin their preseason campaign against a K-League XI.

 

K League All Stars

Two players from each of the 12 K-League teams have been called up in preparation for Tottenham's arrival. The team will be managed by the current national champions Hyundai Motors Kim Sang-Sik. The K-League XI this week will be largely made up of members of the Korean national team, but there will also be players from prestigious international teams like the Netherlands and Brazil competing.

 

Tottenham Hotspur

Hotspur beat the Gunners to Champions League on the penultimate day with a 5-0 win over Norwich City. With recent additions Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski settling in nicely to life in the city, Spurs are ready to compete for awards next season under Conte. Their supporters have received the additions of Yves Bissouma, Richarlison, Clement Lenglet, Ivan Perisic, and Fraser Forster very well.

 

Prediction

Plenty of fresh faces are eager to make their mark in Conte's team, while some of the more seasoned and dependable veterans can assist Spurs in getting the job done quickly.

 

Pick: Over 3.5 Goals

International Club Friendly -- Manchester United vs Liverpool Game Preview

 

 

Pick:1x2   Liverpool  @1.83

OU   Over (3/3.5)  @1.85

 

Analysis:

On Tuesday, Manchester United and Liverpool will play a preseason friendly at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Thailand to kick off their preparations for the 2022–23 season.

 

Manchester United

Manchester United kick off their preseason on Tuesday with a friendly against Liverpool, Erik ten Hag will take charge of Man United for the first time. Man United finished finished sixth in the Premier League table last season, so they will play in the Europa League this term, which is the main reason why Ronaldo is believed to be eager to leave the club. Dutch international Tyrell Malacia who joined from Feyenoord, is the only player they have signed so far.

 

Liverpool

Although Liverpool's 2021–22 season ended in disappointment, with the club coming second to Manchester City in the league standings and falling to Real Madrid in the Champions League final, they did manage to win the FA Cup and EFL Cup. While Mane, Takumi Minamino, Sheyi Ojo and so on have all left Anfield, three new players have arrived - talented players Fabio and Ramsey have come from Fulham and Aberdeen respectively and Nunez has been the headline-making acquisition from Benfica.

 

Prediction

The team led by Jurgen Klopp will be keen to seize this chance and try to defeat their bitter rivals on Tuesday. And it is also the predicted outcome.

International Club Friendly -- Nurnberg vs Arsenal Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

On Friday afternoon, Nuremberg of the 2. Bundesliga will host Arsenal at the Max-Morlock-Stadion as the preseason tour of Germany gets underway.

 

Nurnberg

Nurnberg lost 2-0 against WSG Tirol last time out. After finishing seventh last season and going winless in their last five league games, Nuremberg are now gearing up for their fourth straight season of second-tier football. Over the previous ten years, the nine-time Bundesliga winners have intermittently competed in the top division.

 

Arsenal

Even while Arsenal's return to the Europa League may be seen as a step forward, it was undoubtedly a stinging disappointment to lose out on Champions League football. Arsenal have introduced four new players to the club this summer, including new number nine Jesus from Manchester City. In the new Premier League season, Arsenal will start the game first as they look to exact revenge on Crystal Palace for their 3-0 crushing last year.

 

Prediction

I can only predict that Arsenal will romp to a comfortable victory on Friday since they were on a scoring spree and have added another element to their assault with the addition of Jesus.