UEFA Champions League -- Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

UEFA Champions League resumes and this clash will see Borussia Dortmund host Chelsea at Signal Iduna Park.

 

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund finished 2nd on Group G, and they are coming off straight six competitive games lately. They manage to advance to the quarterfinals of the DFB Pokal as well as stay third on the Bundesliga table, three points behind top spot. They beat Werder Bremen 2-0 away from home at the weekend, which was their straight sixth game with scoring two or more goals.

 

Chelsea

Chelsea are the leader of Group E in this competition, but they found themselves dropping into the ninth on Premier League table and being eliminated from the FA Cup. Chelsea just won one out of their last eight matches played, however, the bright thing is that they kept unbeaten in the last four matches in the League, and have three clean sheets in this progress.

 

Prediction:

Chelsea comes from straight four wins on the Group of this competition, however, Borussia Dortmund are in top form lately even though they have a bad record against English teams in recent seasons. Therefore, my prediction is the home team to win or a draw.

 

1X2 Pick: 1X

 

Italian Serie A - Verona v Salernitana

 

Analysis:

Italian Serie A - Verona v Salernitana on 13/02/2023

 

Monday early evening, we have the Italian Serie A bottom half of the league battle between struggling Verona and Salernitana, this game expects high goals encounter!

 

Verona – the host is already 5 points behind Spezia which they are outside the relegation zone. Another home defeat could put them back on track to be relegated. Verona had only lost just once in their last 6 games in theory they should win at home!

 

Salernitana - the weakest in defense away from home in the league, their last 10 away games had failed to keep a clean sheet. No exception tonight at Verona, however, they will likely score at Verona to bring surprises.

 

Verdict:

 

Both teams are up for the win, I reckon we should expect high goals match result.

 

First Choice: Over 2.5 goals

 

Italian Serie A -- Lazio vs Atalanta Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

Lazio will host Atalanta at their Stadio Olimpico for the Match Day 22 in the Seire A.

 

Lazio

Lazio are currently sitting fourth on League table, only one point above of the fifth-placed Atalanta. The team have won eleven matches, lost four and drawn six since this season. They have the second best defenses in the League, with conceding 17 goals totally. Going into this match, Lazio just drew Verona 1-1 on the road, which has been their straight third winless game in all competitions.

 

Atalanta

Atalanta fell a 1-0 defeat to Sassuolo that ended a five-game unbeaten run in the league. Like Lazio, they also won 11 of the League games, drew five and lost five. To be mentioned, they failed to win in the last four meetings against Lazio, with seven goals conceded totally.

 

Prediction:

Lazio will be favourite of this clash. They have an advantage both in the standings and in recent meetings and they will keep the good forms by this meeting.

 

Pick: HOME WIN

English Premier League - Bournemouth v Newcastle United

 

 

Bournemouth – No wins from their last 6 league games, within the six league game the Cherries had only scored just one lonely goal. Against on-form Newcastle United who had only conceded just one goal in their last 8 league game, I can’t see Bournemouth can score even if they are at home today.

 

Newcastle United - the visitor is unbeaten in 16 Premier League matches on a spin, however, their last 5 league games had only scored just 2 goals. The Magpies also drew a few 0-0 games as well seeing them drifting away from league leader Arsenal.

 

Verdict:

 

Newcastle United want to gain Champions League entry next season and must start to get back their winning way, whilst Bournemouth is weak in attack with Newcastle solid in defense, this game set for a low goals result to me.

 

UNDER 2.5 GOALS

FIFA Club World Cup - Al Ahly SC vs Real Madrid Preview

 

Analysis:

It is the first time for Al Ahly SC and Real Madrid to meet.

 

Al Ahly SC

They rarely face European teams. They have won numerous championships and are one of the best teams in Africa. They have a winning streak of four games with clean sheets.

 

Real Madrid

In the most recent match against Mallorca, Ancelotti used a rotational lineup. It is obvious that they are ready for the FIFA Club World Cup. Their recent five games all ended in under goals.

 

Verdict:

Al Ahly SC lack the experience of Real Madrid playing in International leagues. Real Madrid has a better chance of winning, but only by two goals or less lead.

 

Pick: 2

 

AH Pick: Al Ahly SC +1.5/+2

 

O/U Pick: Under 3.5

 

English Premier League - Manchester United vs Leeds United

 

 

Analysis:

This week, Leeds travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United.

 

Manchester United

They're in good condition. In their last ten games, they have only lost to Arsenal by a single goal. They are also effective at home games. This season, they were unbeaten at Old Trafford 90% of the time.

 

Leeds United

They have only won two of their last ten games. Both victories in the FA Cup came from low-level teams. They are ranked seventeenth in the league table.

 

Verdict:

In recent years, Manchester United have received 6W-3D-1L from Leeds United. The only loss came in the FA Cup. Their head-to-head games have an average goal difference of 3.3. It will be a high-scoring home victory.

 

Pick: 1

 

O/U Pick: Over 2

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