UEFA Nations League A Championship Playoff-Netherlands VS Italy

 

 

Team News

Netherlands  

Matthijs de Ligt is also ruled out of the Nations League Finals after suffering a calf injury in training.

 

Italy

Alessandro Bastoni could miss out with flu.

 

Prediction

The UEFA Nations League Third Place Play-Off sees the Netherlands host Italy.

Netherlands were beaten by Croatia in extra time of the semi-finals. Donyell Malen opened the scoring in the 34th minute but two second half Croatia goals meant that Netherlands needed a 90+6 equaliser from Noa Lang to take the tie to extra time where they were downed by goals from Bruno Petkovic and Luka Modric.

Italy were beaten by Spain after going behind in the third minute, they fought back with Immobile equalising from the spot but a late Joselu goal sealed the Italian's fate.

These sides last met in the Nations League three years ago in a tie that ended in a 1-1 draw.

International Friendly- South Korea VS Peru

 

 

Team Analysis

 

Peru will start their short Asian adventure with the clash against South Korea on Friday at Busan Asiad Main Stadium.

 

The South American outfit will try and return to winning ways after failing to find the back of the net in two March friendlies against Germany (a 0-2 loss) and Morocco (a 0-0 draw).

Los Incas failed to make it to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by falling to Australia on penalties in the intercontinental playoffs exactly a year ago (after a goalless draw).

 

Odds Analysis

 

Jurgen Klinsmann will chase his maiden win in charge of South Korea. The clash against Peru will provide a great chance for the hosts to finally keep things quite at the back after conceding eight goals in the last three outings.

 

Looking at Peru’s recent displays, we just have to go for the Under 2.5 goals FT bet at the 1.70 odds. Alternatively, we like South Korea to keep a clean sheet at the 2.37 odds.

 

Prediction

Home win

International Friendly-Indonesia VS Palestine

 

 

Indonesia played five games this year, three of which are official. Indonesia reached the semifinals of the OCEAN Championship, where they lost to Vietnam with a score of 0-2, after conceding a goal in the 3rd minute. In March, Shin Tae-Yong's squad played two friendly matches against Burundi, where they showed good attacking play 3-1 and 2-2.

 

this year Palestine held a meeting, which incidentally was also friendly. In March, met with the Bahraini national team and won in a hard fight with a score of 2:1. Uld Ali's squad last year placed first in the qualifying group and were selected for the Asian Cup. It should be noted that the team is approaching the upcoming encounter with a streak of four wins with a total score of 12-1.

 

Indonesia is a favourite. Indonesia has shown attacking football in friendlies, so they are unlikely to deviate from this tactic. Palestine will also try to attack, by risking their appearance in the Asian Cup.

International Friendly-Germany VS Ukraine

 

 

Germany will host next year's Euro tournament and thus not be involved in the qualifiers. Meanwhile, they will play a friendly match to help prepare for the tournament. Hans-Dieter Flick's accusations have played two friendlies after last year's disappointing world cup campaign. They beat Peru 2-0 but lost 3-2 to Belgium in the space of three days during the last international window in March.

 

Ukraine lost their opening qualifier against England and will be looking to bounce back when they travel to North Macedonia next weekend. A win against Germany will see them beaming with confidence going into that Group C encounter. Ukraine have never beaten Germany in the four matches they have played against each other, including a build match. Their best result was a 3-3 draw in 2011.

 

Both teams have firepower in attack and were able to score more than one goal which is evident from their respective previous fixtures.

Japan Emperor's Cup -Jubilo Iwata VS Kamatamare Sanuki

 

 

Team Analysis

Jubilo Iwata are 6th in the Japan J2-League. Jubilo Iwata haven't lost in 6 of their last 7 games in J2-League and they have scored 2+ goals in Japan Emperors Cup.

Kamatamare Sanuki are 17th in the Japan J3-League. Kamatamare Sanuki have scored an average of 2.00 goals in their games in Emperor Cup.

 

Match Analysis

The two teams have met 4 times before, in these 4 head to head meetings, Jubilo Iwata have managed to win in 2 of the meetings, 1 draws and Kamatamare Sanuki have managed to win in 1 of the meetings. We should expect Jubilo Iwata to win this match.

 

Select Jubilo Iwata to win this match.

Swedish Allsvenskan-VARBERGS BOIS FC VS HACKEN

 

Varbergs BoIS FC Team Analysis

Varbergs BoIS FC are 16th in the Sweden Allsvenskan Division with 5 points. In their 11 most recent matches of the Sweden Allsvenskan, Varbergs BoIS FC have achieved just 1 win.

 

Hacken Team Analysis

Hacken are 3rd in the Sweden Allsvenskan Division with 22 points. Häcken are undefeated against Varbergs BoIS FC in their last 6 league games.

 

Odd Analysis

In their last 6 head to head meetings in all competitions, Varbergs BoIS FC have not managed to win any of the matches, Hacken have managed to win 4 of the matches and their has been 2 draws between the two teams. In the Sweden Allsvenskan Division, Hacken has a better performance compared to Varbergs BoIS FC.

 

Conclusion

Hacken win

Australia A-League TIPS-Adelaide United VS Wellington Phoenix

 

 

Adelaide have serious defensive issues at the moment conceding eight goals in their last two matches. They drew 4-4 at Perth Glory and then lost second place to the Central Coast Mariners with a 4-1 home loss. Their goal was a final consolation and Adelaide must now bounce back from that loss.

 

The away side finishing sixth in the main A-League season won their last game 1-0 at Macarthur ending the season bottom of the table. Previously, Wellington only won one point from five matches by conceding 17 goals. The performance guide for the last five A-League games this season leaves them with only MacArthur under him.

 

The away form saw Phoenix win four A-League games but lose six. Recent form has been underwhelming with three losses and 13 goals conceded before their win at McArthur.

 

Stake on Adelaide to win and both teams score.

Spanish La Liga-Villarreal VS RCD Espanyol

 

 

Team Analysis

Villarreal are 6th in the Spain La Liga league. Villarreal participated in some high-scoring meetings, with over 2.5 goals scored in their last 3 matches in the Spain La Liga league.

RCD Espanyol are 19th in the Spain La Liga league. RCD Espanyol's form hasn't been good, as the team has won only 6 of their last 37 matches in the Spain La Liga league.

 

Match Analysis

The two teams have met 43 times before, in these 43 head to head meetings, Villarreal have managed to win in 16 of the meetings, 19 draws and RCD have managed to win in 8 of the meetings. We should expect Villarreal to win this match.

 

Select Villarreal to win this match.

France Ligue 2 TIPS: Bordeaux VS Grenoble

 

 

Team Analysis

Bordeaux are 3rd in the France League 2. Bordeaux have a good record of 11 undefeated games of their last 12 home encounters in France League 2.

Grenoble are 7th in the France League 2. Grenoble's last 3 away games in the League 2 have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored.

 

Match Analysis

The two teams have met 5 times before, in these 5 head to head meetings, Bordeaux have managed to win in 3 of the meetings, 2 draws while Grenoble haven't managed a win in any of the meetings. We should expect Bordeaux to win this match.

 

Select Bordeaux to win this match.

J-League CupTIP [YOKOHAMA FC VS NAGOYA GRAMPUS]

 

 

Yokohama FC Team Analysis

Yokohama FC are 18th in the Japan J League. The most recent games of Yokohama FC consist of 3 consecutive defeats in Japna J League Cup.

 

Nagoya Grampus Team Analysis

Nagoya Grampus are 2nd in the Japan J League. Nagoya Grampus are unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 Japan J League Cup games.

 

Odd Analysis

In their last 10 head to head meetings in all competitions, Yokohama FC have managed to win 3 of the matches, Nagoya Grampus have managed to win 5 of the matches and their has been 2 draws between the two teams. In the Japan J League, Nagoya Grampus has a better performance compared to Yokohama FC.

 

Conclusion

Nagoya Grampus win

Italian Serie A / Verona vs Lazio

 

Analysis:

Verona continue their Serie A campaign with a home game against Lazio on Monday.

 

Verona

The home side are currently sitting 18th on the table, five points behind of the safety. They just lost once and picked up eight points in the last five rounds, and they won the most recent two home League matches. To be mentioned, only two goals have been conceded in their last four.

 

Lazio

Lazio placed third in the standing, and they are coming off a 1-1 home draw with Fiorentina, followed by a 0-1 away defeat at Juventus in the Copa Italia. Lazio have the second best defenses in the League, with 16 goals conceded this season. They have five wins and two defeats away from home, but they have lost twice in the last three away League matches.

 

Verdict:

Both sides perfoemed well defensively, while Lazio have gone two away games without a win lately, so I won’t take a risk and only predict a low-scoring game here.

 

O/U Pick: Under 2.5 Goals

England League Cup -- Newcastle United vs Southampton Prediction

 

 

Analysis:

Newcastle United and Southampton will meet at St James’ Park for the return leg of the EFL Cup semi final.

 

Newcastle United

Newcastle United have claimed a 1-0 away victory in the first leg of the semi final at St Mary’s. On League, they have gone through a fantastic season, with 10W-9D-1L record, putting them 39 points and sitting third in the standings.

 

Southampton

Southampton are at the bottom of the table in this Premier League season. They have picked up 15 points from previous 20 rounds, which are two points behind of the safety. They heads into this game from a 2-1 victory over Blackpool in the FA Cup, and they have won four of their last six matches across all competitions.

 

Prediction:

Newcastle United have solid defenses, and I am going to back the hosts to claim another win with a clean sheet.

 

Pick: Newcastle United win to Nil

England FA Cup -- Derby County vs West Ham United Game Preview

 

Analysis:

The FA Cup fourth round match will see Derby County host West Ham United on Monday.

 

Derby County

Derby County defeated Barnsley 3-0 in the last round of FA Cup, then they won the last three League games. Now they have been unbeatable for their last fourteen League matches, becoming the hot candidate of promoting into the top flight.

 

West Ham United

West Ham United claimed a 2-0 home victory over Everton, which has been their second game with a clean sheet in the last five matches played. Also, they failed to scored twice in this progress. They are struggling in the Premier League and are at the edge of relegation zone.

 

Prediction:

Derby County have been on a good run, and I belive they would be confident to win this game.

 

Pick: Derby County to win

Spanish Copa Del Rey - AD Ceuta vs FC Barcelona

 

 

Analysis:

AD Ceuta and FC Barcelona will fight for Spanish Copa Del Rey round 4.

 

FC Barcelona have a nine-match unbeaten run. The most recent loss they experienced came from Bayern in late October.

 

AD Ceuta perform well in recent home games, getting a three-match unbeaten run. Therefore I anticipate that AD Ceuta will try their best to score one goal at Alfonso Murube Stadium.

 

FC Barcelona are the best team in La Liga matches, as we all know. For many years, AD Ceuta have competed in the third or lower divisions. There's big gap between two teams. AD Ceuta have very little chance of ever meeting FC Barcelona. The last time they met FC Barcelona was in 2010. They suffered two losses to FC Barcelona in that year. FC Barcelona will surely win.

 

Pick: 2

 

AH Pick: AD Ceuta +2.5, FC Barcelona -1.5

English Premier League -- Crystal Palace vs Manchester United Game Preview

 

Analysis:

Crystal Palace will play host Manchester United at Selhurst Park for the rescheduled Matchday 7 fixture on Wednesday.

 

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace have been in poor forms after the World Cup break, with wining only one but losing four of the five matches in all competitions. They fell a 0-1 away defeat at Chelsea at the weekend. They are currently sitting 12th with six wins, four draws and eight defeats, seven points adrift of the relegation zone.

 

Manchester United

Manchester United have got a winning streak of nine straight competitive games, including a 2-1 home win over Man City last outing. Now they have claimed into fifth place on the Premier League table, a point behind of the second-placed Man City.

 

Prediction:

Palace is also a tough opponent for the Red Devils. But I believe the United would keep their best moment and extend their winning streak by this clash.

 

Pick: Manchester United Match Winner

England League 1 -- Port Vale vs Peterborough United Prediction

 

 

Analysis:

Port Vale will welcome Peterborough United at Vale Park for Monday’s League 1.

 

Port Vale

Port Vale picked up 35 points from their 24 League matches, sitting in 11th place. They are in good state lately, with wining four out of their last six rounds, including a 3-1 away victory over Forest Green Rovers last outing. Now they head into this round for getting their straight fourth home win.

 

Peterborough United

Peterborough United fell a 0-3 home defeat against Peterborough United, and they just won one of their last eight matches across all competitions. Moreover, they have only one draw but three defeats in their latest four visits in the League.

 

Prediction:

This will be a close game, but Port Vale are in good home form lately, so I will back them to win on the Asian Handicap market.

 

AH Pick: Port Vale 0

English Premier League - Fulham vs Chelsea Prediction

 

 

Analysis:

The game between Fulham and Chelsea of EPL round 7 will kick off this Thursday.

 

Fulham

They currently have a four-match winning run. They now hold the tenth spot in the league table. They will take the opportunity to score a point against Chelsea as they will play Newcastle in the following round. Additionally, Fulham enjoy over-goal results with a 72% over-goal rate.

 

Chelsea

Sadly, they ran into Man Utd and Man City, and they now have a losing streak. Actually, they have gone three games without a victory. Of course, injuries have an impact on them. Due to injuries, up to ten players have been suspended.

 

Verdict:

Fulham have not defeated Chelsea in their previous ten meetings, giving Chelsea the psychological advantage. As Fulham are in form while Chelsea are in a poor state, it is time for Fulham to revenge.

 

Pick: 1

 

AH Pick: Fulham 0/+0.5

 

O/U Pick: Over 2.5

England FA Cup - Oxford United vs Arsenal Betting Tips

 

 

Analysis:

Arsenal need a bounce back by the third round of the FA Cup when they will travel to the Kassam Stadium to take on Oxford United.

 

Oxford United

Oxford United are in a untrustworthy forms lately, with winning just one out of their last five matches and failing to score in three of the last four matches. In the last ten matches played, they had only two clean sheets.

 

Arsenal

Arsenal are coming off a goalless home draw against Newcastle United last outing. Notably as well, Arsenal have won each of their last three matches away from home, and they even won seven of their last nine visits. Also, Arsenal have two clean sheets in their last three away matches.

 

Verdict:

Arsenal took the upper hand in overall strength and recent forms. I don’t expect any upsets here and just back Arsenal win with a clean sheet.

 

PICK: ARSENAL WIN TO NIL

English Premier League - Chelsea vs Manchester City Prediction

 

 

Analysis:

Chelsea and Man City will play in a thrilling match tonight at Stamford Bridge stadium.

 

Chelsea

After the international break, they have 1W-1D. However, both wins came against teams at the bottom of the standings. Fortunately, they have a more than a half winning percentage at home.

 

Manchester City

As the second in the league table, they are doing everything they can to get closer to Arsenal. So far this season, they have only suffered one away defeat, to Arsenal.

 

Verdict:

Man City have the psychological advantage because they defeated Chelsea with three clean sheets in their most recent head-to-head contests. Man City is anticipated to record another clean sheet victory.

 

Pick: 2

 

FT Correct: 2-0, 3-0

 

Erling Haaland to score any time

English Premier League - Manchester United vs Bournemouth AFC

 

 

Analysis:

Old Trafford will host a game between Manchester United and Bournemouth AFC on Tuesday.

 

Man Utd perform well at Old Trafford, which have got an unbeaten record there. The last home defeat they suffered was in September. Additionally, Man Utd have not lost to Bournemouth in the past at Old Trafford, giving them the psychological advantage.

 

With three clean sheets in their most recent games following the international break, Man Utd are doing well. It's interesting that the Cherries have recently lost three clean sheets from Palace, Chelsea and Newcastle. Man Utd stand great chance to defeat Bournemouth without conceding goal in the upcoming game.

 

Manchester United is hence expected to win 3-0.

 

FT Correct Score: 3-0