Lazio vs AC Milan

Match Time：4/27/2021 02:45 Tuesday  (GMT+8)

Italian Serie A --  Lazio   VS   AC Milan

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Team News

After missing out through suspension and injury last week, Zlatan Ibrahimovic - who recently signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the club beyond his 40th birthday - could return to the Milan squad on Monday. Both the Sweden striker and flying full-back Theo Hernandez are being monitored ahead of the trip to Rome and would most likely replace Diogo Dalot and Rafael Leao respectively, if passed fit.

Midfielder Ismael Bennacer has been suffering with an ankle problem and is poised to be another late call for Stefano Pioli, with either Soualiho Meite keeping his place or Sandro Tonali being drafted in should the Algerian be ruled out again.

Lazio manager Simone Inzaghi, who has recovered from a brush with COVID-19 and will be back on the hosts' bench, will be without South American pair Gonzalo Escalante and Luiz Felipe, who are both injured, but otherwise has few concerns to contend with.

Though Luis Alberto (ankle) and star man Ciro Immobile (calf) picked up knocks against Napoli, both should be fine to start for the Aquile.

Meanwhile, after playing his part in conceding eight times in the course of two games, Adam Marusic may switch to his customary position out wide in Inzaghi's 3-5-2, with Patric re-joining the back three and Mohamed Fares potentially dropping out.

Prediction: Lazio 1-1 AC Milan

Spanish La Liga Prediction：Real Madrid VS Real Betis

Match Time：4/25/2021 03:00 Sunday  (GMT+8)

Spanish La Liga --  Real Madrid   VS   Real Betis

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Team News

Madrid will again be without the services of Lucas Vazquez, Ferland Mendy and Sergio Ramos through injury, while Federico Valverde is absent as he recovers from coronavirus.

Eden Hazard, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos were all absent against Cadiz on Wednesday evening but have a chance of being involved in this weekend's contest with Betis.

Dani Carvajal made his return from injury off the bench against Cadiz and could now come into the XI, while Marco Asensio is expected to feature in the front three alongside Vinicius Junior and Benzema.

As for Betis, Nabil Fekir will be unavailable due to the red card that he picked up against Athletic on Wednesday, meaning that there could be a start for Andres Guardado, while Dani Martin and Victor Camarasa are both injured for the visitors.

Diego Lainez is also pushing for a spot in the starting XI, with Pellegrini expected to make changes from the side that took to the field for the goalless draw.

Joaquin could also come into the starting team, but Borja Iglesias is likely to keep his spot in the final third of the field, with Loren Moron expected to be named on the bench once again.

Recommandation: Real Madrid 2-1 Real Betis

Prediction: Arsenal vs Everton

Match Time：4/24/2021 03:00 Saturday  (GMT+8)

English Premier League --  Arsenal   VS   Everton

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Team News

Arsenal will again be without the services of David Luiz and Kieran Tierney through injury, while a hamstring problem is likely to keep Alexandre Lacazette on the sidelines for the next few weeks.

Martin Odegaard could be back in the squad following a foot injury, but there will not be a return for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who was recently treated in hospital after contracting malaria.

Gabriel Martinelli could start through the middle as Lacazette and Aubameyang are both unavailable, although Nketiah, who scored against Fulham, is another option.

Arteta is likely to make changes from the side that started against the Cottagers last time out, with Nicolas Pepe and Thomas Partey both in line for starts.

As for Everton, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Jean-Philippe Gbamin are still unavailable for selection, but Ancelotti has revealed that he otherwise has a full squad to choose from on Friday.

Indeed, Fabian Delph, Yerry Mina and Bernard are available for the trip to the Emirates Stadium, while Andre Gomes is back from a thigh problem, and the Toffees will be boosted by the return of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has been struggling with an abductor problem.

The Toffees could go to a back three to make room for Calvert-Lewin's return, with Seamus Coleman potentially returning to the starting XI, allowing Ben Godfrey to move into a central position once again.

Tom Davies will be under pressure from Gomes should the Portuguese prove his fitness in the build up to kickoff, but the former might retain his position in the middle alongside fit-again Allan.

Forecast: Arsenal 1-2 Everton

FC Barcelona VS Getafe Recommendation

 

  Match Time：4/23/2021 04:00 Friday  (GMT+8)

Spanish La Liga --  FC Barcelona   VS   Getafe

FC Barcelona Stats:
In FC Barcelona last 10 matches, they got 8 Win, 1 Draw, 1 Loss, ranking 3rd in the league.
 
Getafe Stats:
In Getafe last 10 matches, they got 1 Win, 4 Draw, 5 Loss, ranking 15th in the league.
 
H2H Stats:
In their last 10 head-to-head matches, FC Barcelona got 8 Win, 1 Draw, 1 Loss.
 
1x2 Analysis: 
Barcelona won the Copa del Rey champion after a bloodbath against Bilbao. The team has won 4 in the past 5 , of which as many as 3 big wins. Their star Messi has scored twice on several occasions. Considering that Barcelona has won eight in the past 10 matches against Getafe, it's worth looking up.
 
Handicap Analysis: 
There is a big gap between the two teams in terms of state and strength. The handicap first odds were suportively -2. Considering that the star Messi has just scored twice in the last match, and now he is in full swing and hope to keep it up while the iron is hot. So I don't think there is much suspense for Barcelona to win this game.
 
1X2 Picks: FC Barcelona Win

HDP Picks: FC Barcelona -1.75

English Premier League - Match Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur VS Southampton

Match Time：4/22/2021 01:00 Thursday  (GMT+8)

English Premier League --  Tottenham Hotspur   VS   Southampton

Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips| Asian Handicap Odds|Line-ups& H2H Stats

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Amid fury and condemnation from supporters over their involvement in the European Super League, Tottenham Hotspur begin life after Jose Mourinho when they welcome Southampton to North London in Wednesday's Premier League clash.
 
The hosts could only take a point from a 2-2 draw with Everton on Friday evening, whereas Southampton's FA Cup journey ended at the hands of Leicester City in the semi-finals.
 
Match preview
Mere hours after announcing their involvement in the controversial European Super League, Tottenham confirmed that Jose Mourinho's tumultuous time in the North London dugout had come to an end, just six days before Spurs bid to end their trophy drought in the EFL Cup final.
 
If threats by football's governing bodies are anything to go by, Tottenham will not be plying their trade in the Premier League for much longer, so interim coach Ryan Mason must make the remainder of the league campaign count if Spurs do indeed join football's superpowers in the breakaway European Super League.
 
Tottenham's recent performances have not personified that of a leading continental club, though, with the North London side now winless in three Premier League matches and relying on the brilliance of Harry Kane to propel them to a point at Goodison Park last time out.
 
The England captain was on hand to capitalise on two lapses of concentration from Everton's defence, but former Lilywhites playmaker Gylfi Sigurdsson was the thorn in Mourinho's side on Merseyside as his brace ensured that the spoils were shared on Friday.
 
Spurs fans were not best pleased with the club's announcement of their European Super League plans - an act which rubbed salt into the wounds after they witnessed Kane limp off injured against Everton - and Mourinho leaves the seventh-placed Lilywhites are five points adrift of the top four with seven games left to play.
 
However, Spurs did manage to string together a three-game winning streak at home before Manchester United came, saw and conquered, and Mourinho has departed before running the risk of losing 10 home games at a single club for the first time ever, so 29-year-old Mason is under enormous pressure to spark an immediate revival in the capital.
 
Tottenham will travel to Wembley for the EFL Cup final on April 25, but Southampton's trip to the home of English football ended in dismay at the weekend, as Ralph Hasenhuttl's side bowed out of the FA Cup at the semi-final stage following a 1-0 defeat to Leicester City.
 
The prolific Kelechi Iheanacho struck the game's only goal in front of 4,000 fans on Sunday evening, and any faint hopes of Southampton ending the season on a high now rests solely on their Premier League fortunes, which will not inspire much confidence within the ranks either.
 
Hasenhuttl's side were firmly in the European conversation during the earliest stages of the campaign, but their torrid turnaround in fortunes sees them occupy 14th spot in the table, and they are not entirely safe just yet as nine points separate them from 18th-placed Fulham, who have played two games more.
 
The Saints have suffered defeat in 11 of their last 14 top-flight matches, including seven of their last eight away from home, and their tally of 10 points from 15 matches since the turn of the year is the fewest out of all 20 Premier League clubs, although an easing injury list should help Hasenhuttl steer his side away from the unforeseen threat of relegation.
 
Kane and Son Heung-min must still feature in the nightmares of Southampton supporters after their deadly double act in September's 5-2 win for Spurs, and the Lilywhites have come up trumps in eight of their last nine home games against the Saints - most recently losing 2-1 in May 2016.
 
Tottenham Hotspur Premier League form: WLWDLD
Tottenham Hotspur form (all competitions): LLWDLD
 
Southampton Premier League form: LWLLWL
Southampton form (all competitions): LLWWLL
 
Team News
It would take a brave soul to confidently predict how Mason will opt to line up for his first game in charge, but he will almost certainly be without top scorer Harry Kane, who could reportedly miss up to three weeks with his ankle problem.
 
The Spurs coach could therefore decide to bring Carlos Vinicius back into the fold after he was dropped by Mourinho for tactical reasons against Everton, but Lucas Moura is another option for the hosts.
 
With Mason having just six days to prepare for an EFL Cup final, further rotation could be on the cards as Giovani Lo Celso, Harry Winks and Japhet Tanganga hope to impress under new leadership.
 
Gareth Bale will hope to be handed a new lease of life now that Mourinho has been relieved of his duties, and he ought to feel confident about his chances of starting against his former club this week.
 
Mason has confirmed that Matt Doherty is ready to return from injury, but Ben Davies remains sidelined with a calf problem.
 
Southampton will welcome Takumi Minamino back to the fold after he was ineligible for the FA Cup, and the Liverpool loanee will likely battle Theo Walcott for the chance to replace Moussa Djenepo out wide.
 
Nathan Redmond was given the nod up top in the cup, but he was hooked just before the hour mark for Che Adams and will likely relinquish his spot to the Scotland international here.
 
Will Smallbone, Oriol Romeu and Michael Obafemi all remain out of contention, and Hasenhuttl may be tempted to bring Alex McCarthy back in goal after Fraser Forster let in three against West Bromwich Albion, but the latter should keep his place for now.
 
Tottenham Hotspur possible starting lineup:
Lloris; Tanganga, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Reguilon; Hojbjerg, Winks; Bale, Lo Celso, Son; Vinicius
 
Southampton possible starting lineup:

Forster; Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Vestergaard, Bertrand; Minamino, Diallo, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong; Ings, Adams

Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Southampton

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Verona VS Fiorentina, a good result for the visitors

Match Time：4/21/2021 02:45 Wednesday (GMT+8) 

Italian Serie A -- Verona VS Fiorentina

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Having picked up just five points from their past eight games, Fiorentina travel to meet mid-table Hellas Verona on Tuesday in danger of drifting into relegation trouble.

Three defeats from four have left the Viola looking over their shoulders at Serie A's drop zone, while ninth-placed Verona are seeking to secure successive top-half finishes since returning to the top flight.

Match preview

Following their dismal 3-1 reverse at Sassuolo on Saturday - where they had just 27% of the possession and saw Giacomo Bonaventura's superb strike rendered meaningless by leaking three second-half goals - the threat of relegation still lingers for Fiorentina.

Having also conceded three times against Atalanta in their previous outing, they now face the final seven games of the season only five points clear of Cagliari - who sit just below the dreaded dotted line.

Beppe Iachini's side have picked up only 30 points after 30 matches for the first time since 2001-02, when they were relegated at the end of the season. So, still to secure their top-flight place for next term, the Viola now take on Verona - the first of four members of the top nine they must face during the run-in.

The Tuscan outfit's dire away form is mostly responsible for their drift down the standings, as their record on the road is better only than Serie B-bound pair Parma and Crotone - with a mere two successes in 15 games away from the Artemio Franchi.

In total, Fiorentina have won only one of their last nine league games under Iachini - who returned to the dugout following Cesare Prandelli's unexpectedly early departure last month - the last of which was against Udinese in October. Very much a low-cost temporary measure, the club's supposedly ambitious hierarchy may end up regretting their decision to re-hire the former Palermo boss come the end of another troubled season.

With club president Rocco Commisso declaring a media silence and sending his team to a 'ritiro' (training retreat) after their latest defeat, there will at least be no distractions for the struggling side ahead of their trip north.

Verona's 1-0 loss to Lazio last week saw Ivan Juric's well-drilled side concede their first goal in three games and their so-far successful campaign has been built on an admirably resilient rearguard.

However, an uncharacteristic second-half collapse at Sampdoria on Saturday brought about a second straight defeat - with the Scaligeri shipping three goals to their closest rivals in the Serie A standings. In all, they have now lost five of their last six games.

Still hoping to hold onto a top-half finish next month, it is the misfiring Hellas attack which poses Juric most cause for concern. While they were unable to muster a single shot on target against Lazio, their only goal at the weekend came through a delicious free-kick from wing-back Danko Lazovic.

Once more highlighting their ongoing problems in the final third, Samp supremo Claudio Ranieri could make a triple substitution at half-time - bringing on Keita Balde, Antonio Candreva and Manolo Gabbiadini, with all three contributing to their goals - as the short-handed Juric could only turn to goal-shy loan striker Andrea Favilli.

Centre-forward Kevin Lasagna had been far from prolific for former club Udinese before joining the Gialloblu in January as cover for injury-stricken summer signing Nikola Kalinic and has also failed to fire since moving to Veneto. As a result, Verona have the weakest scoring record in the top half of the table.

Nonetheless, the hosts will expect to find the net against Fiorentina's dubious defence this time out, with their visitors providing a presentable opportunity to get back on track ahead of a trip to leaders Inter Milan next week.

Hellas Verona Serie A form:WWWLWW

Fiorentina Serie A form:DWLDLL

Team News

Verona captain Miguel Veloso was unexpectedly absent from the squad which faced Sampdoria on Saturday, as he is expected to undergo surgery on his neck. The veteran midfielder - who has contributed two goals and two assists in 20 Serie A appearances this season - has opted to address the long-running problem and may not return until the final fixtures of the season.

In his absence, Stefano Sturaro and Antonin Barak surprisingly started in the middle, though Adrien Tameze was introduced from the bench and could start on Tuesday.

Ronaldo Vieira and Mert Cetin are expected to remain unavailable for the hosts though, while Nikola Kalinic continues his comeback from a thigh strain and hopes to feature on the bench.

Only ineffective January signing Aleksandr Kokorin is set to miss out for Fiorentina with a thigh strain, as the away side travel at close to full strength.

Defensive mainstay Lucas Martinez Quarta was dropped at the weekend, but is likely to return to Beppe Iachini's starting XI, while young Christian Kouame is in contention to partner top scorer Dusan Vlahovic up front, as 38-year-old Franck Ribery may struggle to start twice within a matter of days.

Hellas Verona possible starting lineup:

Silvestri; Lovato, Dawidowicz, Dimarco; Faraoni, Tameze, Sturaro, Lazovic; Barak, Zaccagni; Lasagna

Fiorentina possible starting lineup:

Dragowski; Milenkovic, Pezzella, Martinez Quarta; Caceres, Castrovilli, Pulgar, Bonaventura, Biraghi; Kouame, Vlahovic

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Report: J.J. Redick wants Pelicans to trade him, Knicks on list

Pelicans guard J.J. Redick is in the throes of trade rumors. By request. Brian Windhorst of ESPN: He has not played well and not happy and wants to be traded. Would really like to be traded to the Northeast, where his offseason home is in Brooklyn. He’d love to go to Brooklyn, the Knicks, Boston or Philly. That has been communicated out there. It’s been known for a week or two. Redick had already been linked to the Nets, 76ers and Celtics. The Knicks are a new revelation Trade requests are far more common than many realize. Especially by out-of-rotation players – like Redick. At 7-12 and 14th in the Western Conference, the Pelicans are seemingly prioritizing playing young guards like Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kira Lewis. Redick, age 36 and on an expiring contract, doesn’t have much place in New Orleans. Which is why the Pelicans will probably try to accommodate his trade request. But finding suitors might not be easy. Redick looks more one-dimensional than ever and is struggling in that dimension, shooting just 30% on 3-pointers. His relatively high $13,013,700 salary doesn’t make a trade easier. Maybe win-now teams like the Nets, 76ers, Celtics and Knicks believe Redick will perform better with them. He’s accustomed to winning situations. Playing closer to home could also make him more comfortable. New Orleans will send Redick to whichever team makes the best offer. The Pelicans probably don’t want much. But we’re learning what Redick wants. Players can drive trades themselves. If he’s trying to arrange a deal with Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Boston or New York, one of those teams could bite. Basketball stat collect from isports API, for more details please visit www.isportsapi.com .