English Premier League -- Aston Villa vs Arsenal Game Preview

When Aston Villa welcome them to Villa Park for the Premier League kick-off early on Saturday, Arsenal will try to get their top-four back on track.

 

Aston Villa

Steven Gerrard's men ended their three consecutive league wins after losing 2-1 to West Ham United last time out. Villa's three straight victories without conceding have allowed them to consolidate their position in the top half of the Premier League table - in ninth place.

 

Arsenal

The Gunners lost 2-0 to Liverpool last time out. Arteta saw his team's five-game winning streak at the Emirates end in a frustrating way, but the Gunners still took the lead in the Champions League - fourth and ahead of Manchester United by two points. The Gunners can gain confidence from four victories in the Premier League, and they scored 13 goals on the opponent's grass during that time.

 

Prediction

Villa Park has not been a happy hunting ground for the Gunners recently, but villa still lack a little stability. We think Arteta's men have the ability to win a close game and consolidate their position in fourth place.

 

 

1X2 Pick: 2

Final Results: 0-1, 1-2

Australia A-League / Newcastle Jets vs Wellington Phoenix Preview

 The A-League meeting at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday sees home team Newcastle United Jets facing opposition in the form of Wellington Phoenix.

 

Newcastle Jets

The Jets have scored 24 goals in 15 league games, average of 1.6, but they have conceded 9 goals in 4 consecutive games. They are conceded 1.87 goals per game and are the worst defensive team in the league.

 

Wellington Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix lost 2-1 to Brisbane Roar in their last trip, ending a 6 game unbeaten run and demoralising the team. They are very good at home, but very bad away from home, and are the only 2 teams in the league who have not won away from home.

 

Verdict:

There is not much difference between the two teams. The 1X2 first odds is 2.20-3.50-3.10, seems no clearly support to both side. Jets should take points in this game.

 

Newcastle Jets vs Wellington Phoenix

Pick: over 2.75

NBA Match Preview - Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls

 Utah looks will welcome Chicago as the host on Wednesday.

 

Utah Jazz

The Jazz ranks the 4th in the West at 42-26 and have 12 games behind the top position Phoenix Suns. Utah was defeated by the Milwaukee Bucks 117-111 on Monday. Donovan Mitchell was the leading scorer for Utah with 29 Points but the Jazz shot just 39.8%.

 

Chicago Bulls

Chicago is 4th-place in the East at 41-27 and 4 games behind the first place Milwaukee Bucks. Chicago was defeated by the Sacramento Kings 112-103 on Monday. Zach LaVine was the leading scorer for Chicago with 27 points but the Bulls shot only 40.9% .

 

Verdict

Both Chicago and Utah are not playing well recently. In terms of the past 10 h2h games ,Utah has 6 wins and 4 losses ,which a little advantages in this match. Final Prediction, Utah Jazz wins.

 

Tip: Utah Jazz-6

England Championship / Peterborough United vs Swansea City Preview

The Championship game at Weston Homes Stadium on Wednesday will see hosts Peterborough United playing against Swansea City.

 

Peterborough United

Peterborough United enter this game coming off the back of a 2-2 Championship drawn match versus Stoke City. It’s been all too rare in recent games that Peterborough United have shown defensive steel. The reality is that Peterborough United have failed to prevent opponents from scoring in 6 of their previous 6 clashes, giving up 13 goals on the way. Such a pattern won’t necessarily be carried forward into this match, though.

 

Swansea City

Following on from a losing effort in their last game against Blackpool in Championship competition, Swansea City and their fans will hope to get a better result this time. Proving their predisposition for eventful matches, we’ve had goals 21 times in the last six matches in which Swansea City have taken to the pitch, making it a mean average of 3.5 goals each fixture. Opposition teams have hit 12 from this total.

 

Verdict:

Morale and form in Peterborough are very bad. The 1X2 first odds is 3.25-3.30-2.15, which means support the away team. Swansea should win ths game.

 

Peterborough United vs Swansea City

Pick: 2

England Championship - Blackburn Rovers vs Derby County Preview

Blackburn Rovers and Derby County will fight for EFL Round 38 at Ewood Park stadium on Tuesday.

 

Blackburn Rovers

They have been winless for three matches. It is because they play poorly on offensive, without any scoring goal during that time. They rank the fifth in League table now. They have enough time to adjust themselves.

 

Derby County

They rank the twenty-third in the table of the League. They play poorly on offensive, with no more than 1 scoring goal in average of this season. And they also play poorly in away games, with only 10% winning percentage. It is impossible for them to get victory in upcoming game.

 

Verdict:

Blackburn Rovers got a winning streak from Derby County in the past, which makes them have psychological advantage. Besides, Blackburn Rovers have home advantage. So Blackburn Rovers will probably win in upcoming game.

 

Blackburn Rovers vs Derby County

1X2 Pick: 1

Spanish La Liga - FC Barcelona vs Osasuna Game Preview

Barcelona will welcome Osasuna to Camp Nou on Monday.

 

Barcelona

Barcelona ranks the 4th with 13 wins, 9 draws and 4 losses and 48 points after 26 rounds of league. The team is competing for Champions League qualification and has a strong desire to win. In the last 17 games, Barcelona has 9 wins and 8 draws with a hot state. But the physical fitness and injured of the team are the big problems. This is not good for Barcelona.

 

Osasuna

Osasuna ranks the 11TH in league this season, which has 9 wins, 8 draws and 10 losses in 27 games with 35 points. They beat Villarreal 1-0 in last home game, ending the decline of two defeats. Fortunately, they got 20 points on away game this season, which the efficiency is better than that of home field.

 

Verdict

Due to both two teams within the problems of Injuries and Suspensions, but Barcelona’state is better. The handicap first odd is -1 to the host and the live odd also support to the home team. Therefore, Osasuna may be not optimistic to get this away game.

 

FC Barcelona vs Osasuna

1X2 PICK:1

 

NBA Match Preview -- Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks

Houston hopes to win for the second time in a row when they play Dallas at home on Friday.

 

Houston Rockets

Houston rank last in the Southwest Division with a record of 17-49, 27.5 games behind the first Memphis Grizzlies. The Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 139-130 in overtime on Wednesday. Jalen Green was Houston's top scorer, scoring 32 points and 10 points in overtime. Houston's overall hit rate was 51.0%, and the three-point hit rate was 42.5%.

 

Dallas Mavericks

Dallas rank second in the Southwest Division with a record of 40-26, 4.5 games behind the first Memphis Grizzlies. Dallas lost 107-77 to the New York Knicks on Wednesday. The Mavericks maintained 17 points in the first and second quarters. Luka Doncic scored 31 points. Dallas's overall hit rate was only 31.4%, and the three-point hit rate was 13.6%.

 

Prediction

Dallas will seek to recover from an embarrassing 30 point loss to New York. The Mavericks rank second in the NBA with an average of 103.8 points, while Houston rank second from bottom in the NBA with an average of 118.1 points.

 

 

Tips: Dallas Mavericks -11