USA Major League Soccer -- Vancouver Whitecaps vs FC Dallas Game Preview

 

 

Pick:1x2   FC Dallas  @2.45

 

Analysis:

The Vancouver Whitecaps take on FC Dallas on Thursday in Major League Soccer.

 

Vancouver Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps prepare for this match after a 3-3 MLS draw with the San Jose Earthquakes. Vancouver Whitecaps games have been increasingly thrilling recently, with plenty of goals expected. In their last six meetings, both teams have scored a total of 20 goals (at an average of 3.33 goals per game), with 9 of those coming from the Vancouver Whitecaps.

 

FC Dallas

FC Dallas enters this match fresh off a 1-3 MLS victory against the Los Angeles Galaxy in their previous match. In the six games leading up to this match, they have been strong in the attacking third, scoring 13 goals. This doesn't change the reality that FC Dallas has had some defensive issues, with goals scored against them in five of those matches.

 

Prediction

Despite a dramatic attacking outburst last weekend, the Caps are unlikely to find as much open space against Dallas, who are considerably more adept at closing you down.

Korea League - Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Jeju United

 

 

Pick:1x2   Ulsan Hyundai FC  @1.85

 

Analysis:

Ulsan Hyundai FC is aiming to get back to winning ways against Jeju in this round of Korea League.

 

Ulsan Hyundai FC

For Ulsan Hyundai FC, a win would give them some much-needed breathing space at the top, and should also help ease any tension within the team. They have just one win in three since returning from their unexpected exit from the Asian Champions League, and so I feel this is a very meaningful match for morale.

 

Jeju United

Jeju United has their strength and also perform well in this season. They have 3 wins in a row recently, with scoring 8 goals totally, being in hot attack.

 

Verdict:

Ulsan Hyundai have the home advantages and I think will be good enough to pick up three points.

English Premier League- Southampton vs Liverpool

 

 

Pick:1x2  Liverpool  @1.40

 

Analysis:

The match between Southampton vs Liverpool for the England Premier League competition is scheduled to be played on 17 May, 2022. The match kicks off at 19:45 UK time. It will take place at the St. Marys Stadium, in Southampton, Hampshire.

 

Southampton

Southampton have only failed to score in one of their last 17 home games. Southampton has won 1 game, they have 2 games that the final result was a draw, and they have lost 7 games in the last 10 games. Southampton are winless in four games, losing three of those, and have eight defeats in their last 11 going back further.

 

Liverpool

Liverpool are unbeaten in 16 games and have won 12 of those. The Reds need to win to close the gap on Manchester City and go into the game on a high after lifting the FA Cup. Liverpool can move to within one point of league leaders Manchester City with a win at Southampton and they should be able to take all three points at St Mary’s.

 

Verdict

From their h2h Jurgen Klopp’s men has won 12 loosing 5 and draw 3. I expect Southampton to be motivated for this game despite the fact they have little to play for, while each of Liverpool’s last four wins away from Anfield have been by one-goal margins.

 

Pick- 2

 

England Championship - Huddersfield Town vs Luton Town Prediction

 

 

Pick:AH    Huddersfield Town (0/-0.5)  @1.93

 

Analysis:

Huddersfield Town will extend a warm welcome to Luton Town on 16 May 2022 at John Smith's Stadium.

 

Huddersfield Town

Huddersfield Town are in a great form. They have not lost any of their last 8 matches. Currently they have won 12 of their past 20 matches and have kept 5 clean sheets in their past 10 home matches.

 

Luton Town

Luton Town in previous 20 matches won 11, 5 defeats and draws 4 matches. (W5,L4,D1) in previous 10 travel matches. Luton Town drew 1-1 with Huddersfield Town when they last played at Kenilworth Road, with Sonny Bradley scoring the goals for Luton Town. The team had to work progressively on their defense and attack to take the best of Huddersfield Town.

 

Verdict:

We expect Huddersfield to pull through with a win

J-League Division 1 - Vissel Kobe vs Sagan Tosu Prediction

 

 

Pick:1x2   Sagan Tosu  @2.70

 

Analysis:

Vissel Kobe will meet Sagan Tosu as host on Saturday’s J-League Division 1.

 

Vissel Kobe

Kobe Vissel has luxurious lineups in the League, but their performance in the league of this season has been extremely disappointing. After losing 2-0 to Gamba Osaka in the last round, they had only 4 draws and 7 losses after 11 rounds. And their goal/loss in only 5/18, showing poor offenses and defenses.

 

Sagan Tosu

Sagan Tosu has improved a lot in last 2 seasons. In this season, they are still in good forms especially on their defensive sides, for they have only conceded 7 goals totally since the League. Now they rank 5th on League table, and if they won this round, they would climb into Top 3.

 

Prediction:

The odds are not in favor of the home side at all. I go for the visitors in this round.

Portugal Primeira Liga- Pacos de Ferreira vs Benfica

 

 

Pick:1x2   Benfica  @1.40

 

Analysis:

Pacos de Ferreira vs Benfica will take place on Friday 13th May, 2022 at 20:15 (UK) at Estádio da Capital do Móvel in Paços de Ferreira

 

Pacos Ferreira

Pacos Ferreira have a lot of players missing for this final game of the season. On the other hand, Pacos de Ferreira resides at the 10th position on the table with only 38 points. Of the 33 matches played, they won 9 times in the league while drew on 11 and lost on 13 other occasions

 

Benfica

The Eagles are at the 3rd spot on the standing with 71 points from 33 games. They won 22 times in the league while drew on 5 and lost on 6 other occasions. The visitors have booked a spot for the Champions League qualifiers next season after failing to catch up with Sporting CP. They have the second best netting numbers this season with 76 in total.

 

Verdict

The hosts are left without a victory over Benfica in their previous 11 matches in the league. But they haven’t been defeated in their previous 3 home league matches. Meanwhile, Benfica won the last 9 h2h games over this foe across all competitions.

​English Premier League -- Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal Game Preview

 

 

Pick:OU   Over (2.5/3)  @2.03

 

Analysis:

Spurs take on Arsenal in a possibly season-defining North London rivalry on Thursday night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

 

Tottenham Hotspur

While poor performances in April hurt their chances of finishing in the top four, Tottenham bounced back by defeating Leicester City and ending Liverpool's 12-game Premier League winning streak at Anfield. They've only kept one clean sheet in their previous seven Premier League home games, allowing one goal in each of the last four.

 

Arsenal

With four straight victories over Chelsea, Manchester United, West Ham United, and Leeds United, the Gunners have control of their top-four destiny coming into the closing stretch. They have also won five of their previous seven road trips. The Gunners are now fourth in the table - four-point lead over the Spurs in fifth position.

 

Prediction

The Gunners, along with Manchester City, are the only team in the tournament to have won four consecutive games. Meanwhile, the Spurs are one of just four clubs in the league to have won four of their previous five home games. Considering these factors, either club should be able to score on Thursday.