German Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach have not received an official offer from Arsenal or any other club for Granit Xhaka, sporting director Max Eberl has said, despite speculation stating otherwise. Xhaka, has been linked with a move to the Emirates stadium for much of 2016, with reports in the German and English media claiming that […]
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Finally our 10-game accumulator series returns this week for the first time since December when most Leagues observed the winter break. This weekend will be the first time all top five leagues in Europe will be playing concurrently in 2016 and football fans will be treated to some scintillating displays in the various matches played. Punters alike have various options of matches and outcomes to select from this time.
We at Newfanzone have done our best to select 10 possible outcomes in our accumulators.
Good luck with your bets.
Tobi Olubiyi’s (@tobipreety) predictions:
English Premier league
Arsenal Vs Chelsea – Arsenal win or draw : The gooners have had an impressive campaign so far and going into this match in week 22 as league leaders, they will undoubtedly be the favourites. Though the Arsene Wenger led side have failed to get a Premier League win against the Blues since 29th October 2011 which was a 3-5 away win at Stamford Bridge. 14th placed Chelsea have already got one over Arsenal this season when they won the reverse fixture earlier in the season under former Manager Jose Mourinho. I believe this is an in form arsenal and going against an uninspired Chelsea who have been shown no respect by the smaller teams this season, Arsenal should get at least a point from this game.
Everton Vs Swansea – Everton win : Everton Manager Roberto Martinez would still have the 3-3 draw of last match on his mind after what looked like a win against the defending Champions Chelsea ended in a draw after a last minute equaliser. The toffees must build on such a wonderful performance and this is the best time to face a relegation threatened Swansea who are bereft of ideas lately. A new head coach has since been brought in from Italy to assist the manager and this match will be his first time in the Dug out. The swans will have an uphill task travelling to Goodison Park on the back of just 1 win in their last 5 games. Everton will get a win to complement their fine form as they are unbeaten in their last 5 matches.
French Ligue 1
Olympique Lyon Vs Olympique Marsielle -Both Teams To Score: This battle is between the 8th placed and 9th placed on the table with both teams on 29points after 21 matches. In their last 6 matches against each other there has been 3 draws with 16 goals scored by both teams and both teams scored in 4 of those matches. It promises to be an interesting encounter as both teams are expected to be chasing runaway league leaders PSG who are currently leading both teams with 28 points although they are both 7 points behind 2nd place.
It is difficult to tilt towards a winner but I believe both teams would get on the score sheet
Monaco Vs Toulouse : MONACO win – Monaco have recently hit form and are unbeaten in their last 5 matches winning 3 of them. This form has shot them straight into 2nd place while Toulouse have lost their last 2 matches. Although both were against PSG with one being the French Cup. Toulouse face a difficult trip to the Stade Louis on the back of 2 straight defeats when their next 2 matches are against Monaco and PSG for another cup game. Monaco will tear apart 19th placed Toulouse who have won only 4 games all season.
Italian Serie A
Inter Milan Vs Carpi : Inter Milan Win – Both teams have already met twice this season one in the Cup and the other in the league and Inter won on both occasion. Inter Milan will be hosting Serie A new comers Carpi who are sitting at 18th spot. Mancini’s Nerrazurri are hungry for success and also desperate to bring back the glory days to the San Siro and with just 4 points behing 1st place they will keep up the pressure if the get a win at home in this match.
I expect 3rd placed Inter who are overwhelming favourites to do enough to get maximum points. Coming into this game on the back of an impressive 2-0 away win over Napoli in the Coppa Italia.
Juventus Vs Roma : Juventus win or Draw – Defending Champions and Serie A Favourites Juventus will be involved in a tricky tie against arch rivals AS Roma. Though Roma have been on the decline lately ,languishing in 5th place after a poor run of results which led to the sack of Rudi Garcia , we have learnt over time that in games like this form is thrown out of the window. Juventus have only lost once in the last 15 matches as their form has seen them the most inform team in Europe’s top 5 leagues . Roma’s new gaffer Luciano Spaletti is familiar with the Serie A and matches of this nature so this could be a potential banana skin for Juventus. This also promises to be a fiercy clash as usual, there has been 7 red cards in the last 6 matches between these two teams. It could be tough but Juventus will get something out of this game.
German Bundesliga
Borussia Monchengladbach Vs Borussia Dortmund : Both teams to score : Dortmund have been deadly infront of goal this season scoring 47 goals in as little as 17 matches which is more than league leaders Bayern Munich. Dortmund attack is led by African Player of the year Aubumeyang who has scored 18 goals so far which is more than the number of goals Bundesliga clubs Ingolstadt ,Darmstadt , Werder bremen and hoffenheim have scored this season. His goal scoring prowess makes him the deadliest attacker in Europe’s top 5 league on basis of conversion rate and goal/game Ratio. Fourth placed Monchengladbach are also an attacking side having scored 34 goals this season making them the 3rd highest scoring side in the Bundesliga so far. There will be goals in this game as both teams are known to attack, I expect both teams to get at least a goal each.
Schalke 04 Vs Werder Bremen – Schalke 04 win : In the last 6 matches between the two, Bremen are yet to win while Schalke has won 4 drawing the other 2. Schalke are favourites and playing at the Veltings Arena infront of their home fans , it will be an added advantage against the visitors who have not won in their last 5 Bundesliga matches and are currently 16th on the league table.
I expect Schalke to get a win with their attacking trio of Choupo Moting, Huntelaar and Franco Di Santo.
Spanish La Liga
Atletico Madrid Vs Sevilla – Atletico Madrid win : League Leaders Atletico Madrid are clear favourites going into this clash. They have only lost one of their last 23 matches in all competitions. After 6 Previous meetings with Sevilla, Athletico Madrid have won 4 and drawn 2. Diego Simeone’s men will look to extend that fantastic record when Sevilla come visiting on sunday. Sevilla have also picked form as they have won their last 4 matches but a trip to the Vicente Calderón will be too much ask for Unai Emery and his team. I see Atletico extending their lead at the summit with a victory against Sevilla
Real Betis Vs Real Madrid – Real Madrid win : Spanish power house Real Madrid have experienced a resurgence since club Legend Zidane has been brought in to replace Rafa Benitez. Madrid have not lost to Real Betis in the last 6 meetings against each other. With just 3 points between 3rd placed Real Madrid and 1st place Atletico Madrid, a win against Betis will be the least result expected to put pressure on the leaders. Poor Real Betis are currently 15th on the table and are yet to win in 15 matches in all competitions.
I expect nothing less than a Real Madrid win against minnows Real Betis as they look to push for the La Liga title this season.
Paul Ayorinde’s (@el_pauleta) predictions:
Italian Serie A
Hellas Verona V Genoa- Double chance on Genoa:
Hellas Verona are one of the few sides in Europe without a win to their name and don’t expect that to change against an in-form Genoa side. I tip Gasperini’s men to get at least a point away from home on Sunday.
Sassuolo V Bologna- Double chance on Sassuolo:
Sassuolo were held to 1-1 draw against Torino on Wednesday night while Bologna played a 2-2 draw against Lazio last weekend. I expect Sassuolo to get at least a point at home on Sunday.
English Premier League
Everton V Swansea- Both team to score (BTTS):
Everton played out a thrilling 3-3 draw against Chelsea on Saturday afternoon while Swansea got a rare win when they defeated Watford on Monday night. The match promises to be entertaining with a couple of goals. So i am tipping both teams to score at Goodison park on Sunday afternoon.
Crystal Palace V Tottenham- Double chance on Tottenham:
Crystal Palace were defeated 4-0 when
they visited Manchester City on last weekend while Tottenham “hammered” Sunderland 4-1 at White Hart Lane. Alan Pardew’s men are without a win in five Premier League matches and have lost
three straight fixtures, so i tip Tottenham to get at least a draw at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
Leicester City V Stoke City- Double chance on Leicester:
Leicester played a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa last weekend while Stoke City played an entertaining goalless draw with league leaders Arsenal. This match should be a cracker between two teams on a good run of form. I tip Leicester City to get at least a point at home.
Spanish Liga BBVA
Real Betis V Real Madrid- Real Madrid win and Over 2.5 goals:
Real Betis played a goalless draw against Villarreal last weekend while Real Madrid mauled Sporting Gijon 5-1 at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. Betis are without a win in their last five matches and I don’t expect that to change against Zinedine Zidane’s men on Sunday. I tip Real Madrid to win in an high scoring match at the Estadio Manuel Ruiz de Lopera.
Deportivo La Coruna V Valencia- Double chance on Valencia:
Deportivo played a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad last weekend while Gary Neville’s men continued their poor league form playing a 2-2 draw at Rayo Vallecano at the Mestalla. Both teams have not won in their last four league matches. I tip Valencia to get a draw away from home on Sunday.
French Ligue 1
AS Monaco V Toulouse- Double chance on Monaco:
Monaco defeated Lorient 2-0 away from home last weekend while Toulouse lost 0-1 at home to league champions PSG. I tip Monaco to get at least a point at home on Sunday.
German Bundesliga
Cologne V Stuttgart- Double chance on Cologne:
Cologne will be looking to improve on their form as the second round of matches kick off this weekend while Stuttgart will be hoping they can continue from where they stopped last year when they defeated Wolfsburg 3-1 at home. I tip Cologne to get a least a point at home on Saturday.
Borussia Monchengladbach V Borussia Dortmund- Both teams to score (BTTS):
This is definitely the match of the week in the Bundesliga and it promises to be an entertaining match between second and fourth on the league standing. I tip both teams to score in a thrilling encounter at Borussia-Park on Saturday evening.
Bookies Corner returns this weekend after an eventful week that has seen the sack of an influential Gaffer in England. We bring to you tips for your betting accumulators which our Punters have carefully picked 10 games all from the top 5 leagues in Europe.
Tobi Olubiyi’s (@tobipreety) predictions:
French Ligue 1
TROYES VS MONACO: MONACO WIN- 3rd place Monaco are playing against 20th Troyes who haven’t won a game all season and have lost 11 games from 18 matches played so far. Monaco are level on points with 2nd placed Angers and would like to keep pressure on their pursuit of the 2nd spot. I don’t expect this to be a tough game for Leandro Jardim’s men who will want to bounce back after a shock 3-0 defeat at Bordeaux in the French Cup. Monaco are undefeated in their last 5 league games so I see them getting a win at Troyes.
ST ETIENNE VS ANGERS – ANGERS WIN OR DRAW: Angers have been the surprise package of the league this season and very few would have envisaged their incredible performance this season which has taken them up to 2nd place only bettered by power house PSG. Saint-Etienne have not won in their last 5 games in all competitions and thier poor form would affect them against high flying Angers. Moulin’s men are in form and are yet to be defeated in their last 5 games in all competitions which included games against Lille, PSG, Lyon and Bordeaux. I expect Angers to get at least a draw in this game.
English Premier League
MANCHESTER UNITED VS NORWICH CITY- MAN UTD WIN: The Red Devils will be hosting Norwich who have been on a bad run all season with 7 losses from their last 11 matches winning just once during that time. LVG’s men haven’t been fantastic of late themselves without a single win in their last 5 matches in all competitions. This is their chance to end their bad run and they can do that infront of their home fans against 18th placed Norwich. This should be an easy victory for Manchester United and I don’t expect any upsets.
ARSENAL VS MAN CITY – ARSENAL WIN OR DRAW : This has always been an exciting fixture in recent years and it is also a top of the table clash as the 2nd and 3rd placed teams face off at the Emirates. Both teams are in form and neither will want to drop points at this stage, and Arsenal are unbeaten in the last 5 games. I expect Arsene Wenger’s men to get a result at the Emirates.
Italian Serie A
INTER MILAN VS LAZIO – INTER MILAN WIN : Mancini’s revolution continues at Inter Milan as their form of just 1 defeat in 11 games has seen them leap to the top of the table. Lazio will have a mountain to climb when they travel to the San Siro as they have won only once in 7 games in all competition. I expect Inter Milan to continue their fine form with a win against Lazio.
ATLANTA VS NAPOLI – NAPOLI WIN OR DRAW: Napoli are 4 points behind league leaders Inter Milan and a trip to 8th placed Atlanta could hinder chase for top spot. Napoli have only lost one of their last 5 games in all competition but their only defeat in that time was away from home. It was also their first defeat in 10 away matches. With the form of Higuain and Insigne, I expect Napoli to get something out of this game at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia
Spanish La Liga
ATHLETIC BILBAO VS LEVANTE – ATHLETIC BILBAO WIN : Bilbao will be hosting 20th placed Levante after a run of just 2 defeats in their last 15 matches has seen them rise to 9th place. They will be heading into this game in high spirit while Levante have not won in their last 5 matches. I see Bilbao getting a win in this game against relegation threatened Levante.
REAL SOCEIDAD VS VILLARREAL – BOTH TEAMS SCORE: Although Real Sociedad have not been so fantastic this season with just 4 wins from 15matches, they do score in matches. They have scored at least a goal in 5 of their last 6 matches and only failed to score against Barcelona at the Camp Nou. 5th placed Villarreal have scored 19 goals so far, 2 points more than their opponents. I expect both teams to get at least a goal each in this match.
German Bundesliga
BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH VS DARMSTADT – MONCHENGLADBACH WIN – Monchengladbach are currently having a slight dip in form after a run of 3 straight defeats in all competitions albeit against Manchester City in the Champions league, a 5-0 demolition from Bayern Leverkusen and a close 4-3 defeat against Werder Bremen. They will aim to bounce back against newly promoted Darmstadt who have surpassed all expectations as they lie in 12th place after 16 games . I see the home side getting a much needed victory as they look to push for a place in Europe next season.
HAMBURGER VS AUGSBURG – BOTH TEAMS SCORE – 13th placed AUGSBURG will face a tricky tie at 9th placed Hamburg who have only 1 defeat in their last 5 matches. It’s difficult to separate both teams going into this encounter but I believe both teams would get onto the score sheet. Both teams have already scored at least 19 goals this season so it’s safe to say they are not shy infront of goal.
Finally the International break is over and football lovers can get back to enjoy the exciting club football that we love so much. Some key players have returned to their clubs with injuries, some with a low morale from their country’s poor performance. Some players have ended their goal droughts and some have travelled thousands of kilometres to represent their various countries which could result in fatigue and jet lag. We have to be mindful of these factors as it could affect them and their teams either positively or negatively which will influence the matches.
Ademola Adejuwon’s (@demydemo) predictions:
GERMAN BUNDESLIGA
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Hannover-Monchengladbach Win:
Monchengladbach are in good form right now under their interim manager winning five of their last six matches in the Bundesliga and also getting good points in the UCL. They are at home this weekend against Hannover 96 who are languishing in 15th in the table, I see them getting all three points this weekend.
Schalke 04 vs Bayern Munich- Bayern Win:
League Leaders Bayern Munich travel to face Schalke this weekend. Schalke have not be doing well in recent times compared to their visitors who welcomed back back winger Arjen Robben back into the team. The Dutch man should pose a lot of threat going forward for the Bavarians coupled with the finishing prowess of Robert Lewandowski and trickery of Douglas Costa,they should get all the maximum points in Schalke.
Hamburg vs Dortmund-Dortmund Double Chance:
Hamburg hosts free scoring Borrusia Dortmund. Dortmund have scored 35 goals in the Bundesliga this season with 21 of those coming off the boot of Gabonese Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Marco Reus. Hamburg have not been so convincing at home this season scoring only 4 goals in total. Dortmund have lost 1 of their last six games away from home in the Bundesliga and the least they can get away from Hamburg should be a draw.
FRENCH LIGUE 1
Lorient vs Paris Saint-Germain- PSG Double Chance:
Seventh place Lorient host league leaders PSG this weekend in the Ligue 1. Lorient have lost only a game at home this season,but they are yet to face an attack as fierce as the Parisians. Zlatan helped his team qualify for the Euros and hopefully he’ll bring the form back to the Ligue 1 this weekend. Its very tricky to call as Moukandjo can be a very tricky customer for the PSG defence to handle. I tip the Parisians to get at least a point away from home.
ITALIAN SERIE A
Fiorentina vs Empoli- Fiorentina Win:
League leaders Fiorentina hosts Empoli this weekend. Fiorentina have been in fine form this season Kalinic,Babacar and ilicic all in fine form this season. They should be too hot to handle for Empoli who have lost 3 away games out of 6 in the Serie A this season.
Inter Milan vs Frosinone- Inter win:
Inter have been grinding out the 3 points this season that sees them behind the league leaders Fiorentina with just goal difference. Roberto Mancini’s team are too strong to break with Melo,Kondogbia, Guarin in the midfield for them. They hosts Frosinone this weekend and they should be able to get all 3 points from Frosinone who are yet to win away from home.
Hellas Verona vs Napoli- Over 1.5goals:
Napoli are away to strugglers Hellas Verona. Napoli have been player Scintillating football this season as Higuain seems to be finding the back of the net quite easily coupled with the effort of Lorenzo Insigne. Hellas Verona have been a shadow of themselves last season as they are yet to manage a win this season.
SPANISH LA LIGA
Valencia vs Las Palmas- Valencia Win:
Valencia seem to have gotten their season right back on track and this weekend they welcome newboys Las Palmas to the Mestalla. Las Palmas are yet to win away from home this season and they shouldn’t expect any pity from Valencia who are firing from all cylinders at the moment.
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Watford vs Manchester United- Over 1.5goals:
Watford have done relatively well in the EPL this season with Nigerian Odion Ighalo banging the goals for them. They host title hopefuls Manchester United this weekend. The Red Devils have not been too convincing this season though they are two points behind the leaders. The last four times United have visited Watford they left with a win but this time it looks tricky as United might miss the service of Frenchman Martial while Watford seem to be getting better every game.
Tottenham vs West Ham- Over 1.5goals:
Spurs hosts WestHam in a London Derby at White Hart Lane this weekend. WestHam have the 2nd highest number of away wins this season beating Arsenal and Manchester City in the process. Bilic is without Star Man Dimtri Payet this weekend which will definitely affect his team going forward. Spurs are also Unbeaten in the league since their opening day defeat to Manchester United and they are a free scoring side and also very compact too. It’s difficult to predict the winner in this derby but there would be goals.
The bookies corner returns with match forecasts on league games after the UEFA fixtures at mid-week. Some teams had their fine form dented, some regained their scoring ability while some teams picked up wins that could turn around their season.
Tobi Olubiyi’s (@tobipreety) predictions:
English Premier League
Manchester United Vs West Brom – Manchester United win:
Manchester United have been on a “yoyo run” recently, with their first win in 5 games coming on Tuesday night against Russian club CSKA Moscow. They drew the other 4 games including a shocking goalless draw against 2nd tier Middlesbrough in the league cup where they were eventually knocked out on penalties. I see them turning their fortunes around after this recent win and Tony Pulis’ West Brom would not be able to stop the Red Devils at old Trafford especially on a run of 3 defeats from their last 5 games.
Liverpool Vs Crystal Palace – Liverpool win:
New manager Jurgen Klopp has brought in the attitude and effectiveness of a German team into this Liverpool side and it has been obvious in all his games in charge. His philosophy of gegen pressing (counter-pressing) was also evident as he made a statement with a rousing win at Stamford Bridge against a troubled Chelsea side where they haven’t won in 6 previous attempts. I see the Reds following up their good run with another win against Crystal Palace under manager Jurgen Klopp who is yet to taste defeat after 5 games.
Italian Serie A
Sampdoria Vs Fiorentina – Both teams to score:
The viola have been in impressive form this season currently topping the Serie A table scoring 22 goals in 11 games. It would be a difficult game travelling to 9th placed Sampdoria who have only lost 3 league games so far this season. I believe both teams would get on the score sheet in this match.
AC Milan Vs Atalanta – AC Milan win :
Milan coach Mihajlovic still has a lot to prove at the San Siro in his first season, but it’s safe to say he isn’t far from the summit, currently 6th placed on the table and 5 points away from the top spot. The San Siro is without doubt a fortress and will be an advantage for the Rossoneri against Atalanta who have failed to win in their last 3 away games. Milan are also on a good run of form winning their last three matches ,they will come out with maximum points in this game.
Spanish La Liga
Celta Vs Valencia – Both teams to score:
Celta have been the surprise package of the season currently 3rd on the table behind Real Madrid and Barcelona with just 3 points separating them from 1st position. They have had a good season with surprise wins against Barcelona and their only defeat in the last 5 games was against league leaders Real Madrid. Celta have scored 21 goals in 10 games while host Valencia have scored 11 goals, with Valencia’s attacking threat of Rodrigo, Negredo and Alcacer. I believe both teams will get on the score sheet in this game.
Barcelona Vs Villarreal – Barcelona win:
Luis Enrique’s men have easily survived life without injured super star Messi. Neymar, Suarez and wonder kid Sergio Roberto have led the team to superb form with 4 wins in their last 5 games. Villarreal have been impressive so far this season as well but a trip to Camp Nou at a time when Barcelona are trying to displace Real Madrid from the top of the table before the El Classico would be too much to handle for the Yellow Submarines. I expect Barcelona to keep up their winning form as the El Classico draws closer.
German Bundesliga
Bayern Munich Vs Stuttgart – Bayern Munich Win both Halves:
Bayern suffered a shocking goalless draw away at Frankfurt in their last league match which ended their perfect run into the new season. The result however didn’t loosen their tight grasp on the Bundesliga as they are still on top of the log with 5 points ahead of 2nd placed Dortmund. Pep Guardiola and his men showed signs of their strength and dominance with a resounding 5-1 victory over Arsenal. I believe Stuttgart who are just above the relegation zone on goal difference stands no chance of stopping a barrage from the Bavarians as I expect Bayern to win the first half and the second half.
Bayern Leverkusen Vs Cologne – Bayern Leverkusen win :
Schmidt’s Leverkusen have showed so much resilience in the last 5 games scoring a lot of goals but conceding too, they have scored 17 goals in the last 5 games in all competitions conceding 12 goals. A 4-4 draw and 3-2 defeat to Roma, a 4-3 win against Stuttgart and a 6-0 win against second-tier Viktoria Koln in the DFP Pokal were among the games. The addition of Mexican striker Chicharito has been a bargain so far this season and Leverkusen would be better off if they can just shut it at the back. I see Bayern Leverkusen winning against Koln who have only won 4 games so far this season.
French Ligue 1
Caen Vs Guingamp – Under 2.5 goals: Guingamp have only scored 2 goals or more in only two of their last 5 games. While Caen have not scored more than 1 goal in any of their last 5 games. This stat isn’t uncommon in the French league as the fans are used to lack of goals when the smaller teams play each other. I expcect this to be a cagey game with less than 3 goals from both teams but the result can swing either way.
Lyon Vs St Etienne – Lyon win or draw(Double chance):
Lyon were treated to a lacklustre home defeat in the Champions league when they played Russian Champions Zenit. They can keep up the push for the Ligue Un with a win against top 4 contender St Etienne. Lyon currently sit in 2nd place and 10 points behind run away leaders PSG and they need to prove their title challenging credentials against an highly rated opponent. I give Lyon win or draw at home on Sunday.
Paul Ayorinde’s (@el_pauleta) predictions:
Italian Serie A
Roma V Lazio- Double chance on Roma:
Both sides were involved in shock results last weekend as Roma were unable to unlock a stubborn Inter Milan defence, while Lazio were humiliated in front
of their home fans by AC Milan. I expect the Rome Derby to be an open and entertaining match,but I tip Roma to get at least a point at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.
Napoli V Udinese- Napoli win:
Napoli were held when they visited Genoa on Sunday afternoon, while Udinese also held an in-form Sassuolo side to a goalless draw. I am tipping Napoli to get back to winning ways this weekend.
English Premier League
Leicester City V Watford- Double chance on Leicester:
Leicester City continued their Blistering form when they defeated West Brom at the Hawthorns in Gameweek 11. Watford also got a win against high-flying West Ham last weekend. Both sides are in
excellent form and i expect this match to be exciting all through. I am tipping Leicester City to get at least a point at home on Saturday.
Arsenal V Tottenham- Both teams to score(BTTS):
Arsenal picked up an excellent win away at Swansea in Gameweek 11 while Spurs
picked up a comfortable win against Aston Villa on Monday night. Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin and Laurent Koscielny are both doubtful for the North London Derby,so i expect Arsenal to struggle defensively and Tottenham are unbeaten in the league since Game Week 1. I am tipping both teams to score in an entertaining derby at the Emirates on Sunday.
Aston Villa V Manchester City- Man City win:
Aston Villa lost 3-1 against Tottenham on Monday night while Manchester City defeated Norwich last weekend. It will be Remi Garde’s first match as Aston Villa manager but I expect the attacking prowess of Pellegrini’s men to be too much for the the Villians. I am tipping Manchester City to get an away win on Sunday.
German Bundesliga
Borussia Monchengladbach V Ingolstadt- Monchengladbach win:
Monchengladbach continue their excellent form when they defeated Hertha Berlin away from home last week while Ingolstadt held Schalke 04 to a 1-1 draw away from home. Ingolstadt are very strong defensively but I expect Monchengladbach’s attack to be too strong for them. I am tipping Borussia Monchengladbach to win convincingly on Saturday.
Bayern Munich V Stuttgart- Bayern Munich win and Over 2.5 goals:
Bayern Munich’s 100% winning run in the league ended last week against Eintracht Frankfurt while Stuttgart picked up an home win against Darmstadt. I am tipping Bayern Munich to win convincingly at Allianz Arena on Saturday.
French Ligue 1
Lille V Bastia- Under 2.5 goals:
Lille played a goalless draw against Nice last weekend while Bastia won at home against Caen 1-0. Lille has scored 4 goals at home this season while Bastia have scored just 3 goals away from home. I expect this match to be a low-scoring encounter. I tip both sides to score less than 3 goals in this match.
Spanish Liga BBVA
Atletico Madrid V Sporting Gijon- Atletico Madrid win:
Diego Simeone’s men played a 1-1 draw against Deportivo La Coruna last weekend while Sporting Gijon defeated Malaga 1-0 at home. I expect Atletico Madrid to get back to winning ways this weekend, so i am tipping them to get a slim home win on Sunday.
Barcelona V Villarreal- Barcelona win:
Barcelona defeated Getafe 2-0 last weekend while Villarreal defeated Sevilla 2-1 at home. This match promises to be an entertaining encounter with lots of goals but i tip Barcelona to get a slim home win at Camp Nou on Sunday.
This is Game week 11 of our Bookies corner where we help Punters forecast on the best matches to put their money on. And coming from a 100% success last week here are the games our Man Paul has picked for this week.
Paul Ayorinde’s (@el_pauleta) predictions:
Italian Serie A
Inter Milan V Roma- Double chance on Roma:
Inter got back to winning ways as they defeated Bologna away from home on Tuesday while Roma continue their winning form as they defeated Udinese 3-1. I expect a tough match at the San Siro on Saturday, so i tip Roma to get at least a point away from home.
Genoa V Napoli- Double chance on Napoli:
Napoli maintained their superb run of form as they comfortably defeated
Palermo at home. Genoa got a draw away from home against Torino. I tip Napoli to continue their good form and get at least a draw at Comunale Luigi Ferraris on Sunday.
English Premier League
Manchester City V Norwich City- Man City win and over 2.5 goals:
Man City claimed a decent point at Old Trafford on Sunday while Norwich continued their bad run as they lost at home to West Bromwich Albion. I am tipping Manchester City to win convincingly at home on Saturday.
West Bromwich Albion V Leicester – Double chance on Leicester:
West Brom got a good win at Norwich in Game Week 10 while Claudio Ranieri’s men won at home against Crystal Palace. West Bromwich has won their last two games in the league but i expect Leicester to stop them from getting their third win in a row. I tip Leicester to get at least a point at the Hawthorns on Saturday.
Swansea V Arsenal – Both teams to score (BTTS):
Swansea got a win against Aston Villa in Game Week 10 while Arsenal continued their winning form against Everton. I expect the game at the Liberty stadium to be exciting with lots of goals. I tip both teams to score in a highly attacking match on Saturday.
German Bundesliga
Hertha Berlin V Borussia Monchengladbach – Double chance on Monchengladbach:
Hertha Berlin won against newcomer Inglostadt last weekend while Monchengladbach defeated Schalke 04. I tip Monchengladbach to get at least a point at the Olympiastadion on Saturday.
Wolfsburg V Bayer Leverkusen – Both teams to score (BTTS):
Wolfsburg defeated Darmstadt at the weekend while Leverkusen got a dramatic 4-3 victory against Stuttgart. This is definitely the match of the week in the Bundesliga and I expect a lot of goals. In the last six meeting between this sides, both teams have never failed to score. So i am tipping both teams to score at the Volkswagen Arena.
French Ligue 1
Nice V Lille – Double chance on Nice:
Nice will be looking to bounce back from their shocking loss to Ajaccio last weekend while Lille will be trying to avoid a defeat after losing at home to Marseille at the weekend. Nice has not lost to Lille in their last six league matches and i don’t expect that streak to stop this weekend. I am tipping Nice to get at least a point at home.
Spanish Liga BBVA
Real Madrid V Las Palmas – Real Madrid win and over 2.5 goals:
Real Madrid had a good win at Celta Vigo last weekend while Las Palmas got a morale boosting draw against Villarreal. I am tipping Real Madrid to win convincingly at home on Saturday.
Villarreal V Sevilla – Both teams to score(BTTS):
Villarreal had to settle for a draw at bottom side Las Palmas last weekend while Sevilla trounced Getafe 5-0 in an exciting match last Saturday. I expect the match between this two attacking sides to be full of goals, so i am tipping both teams to score.
Finally the International break is over and football lovers can get back to enjoying the exciting club football that we love so much. Some key players have returned to their clubs with injuries, some with a low morale from their country’s poor performance or bad treatment from the coach during the series of fixtures. Some players have ended their goal droughts and some have travelled thousands of kilometres to represent their various countries which could result in fatigue. We have to be mindful of these factors as it could affect them and their teams either positively or negatively which will influence the outcome of the matches.
Paul Ayorinde’s (@El_pauleta) predictions:
English Premier League
Tottenham V Liverpool– Both teams to score(BTTS): Spurs sit 8th in the Premier League heading into their clash with Liverpool hoping to give Jurgen Klopp a debut to forget as Liverpool manager. I expect a tight match with both teams scoring a least goal at White Hart Lane.
Watford V Arsenal– Arsenal win with over 2.5 goals: Quique Sánchez Flores’ side host Arsenal on Saturday evening hoping to upset their more fancied opponent. Arsenal are in great form and brimming with confidence following their 3-0 win over Manchester United in Game Week 8. I expect Arsenal to get an easy win at Vicarage Road on Saturday.
Manchester City V Bournemouth- Man City wins: Manchester City come back from the international break with what i will term an “injury crises”. Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Yaya Toure are all doubtful for Saturday’s game against injury ravaged Bournemouth. The Cherries have lost their last two Premier League games on the road and away trips don’t get much tougher than The Etihad. I tip Manchester City to win at home on Saturday.
Spanish BBVA Liga
Real Madrid V Levante- Real Madrid win with Under 4.5 goals: Real Madrid will be looking to get back to winning ways after their 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in Game Week 7. Levante will be brimming with confidence after defeating table topping Villarreal in Game Week 7. I expect Real Madrid to get a low-scoring win at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday afternoon.
Villarreal V Celta Vigo- Both teams to score(BTTS): it is the battle between first and second on the league table at the El Madrigal on Sunday. I expect the match to be an entertaining and tight match between two good sides. I tip both teams to score.
German Bundesliga
Werder Bremen V Bayern Munich– Bayern win with over 2.5 goals: Bayern Munich will be looking to continue their blistering form against Anthony Ujah’s Werder Bremen on Saturday. Bayern’s Mario Gotze is injured and Kingsley Coman is doubtful for the weekend game but I expect the Bavarians to be too strong for their opponent. I tip Bayern Munich to win convincingly at the Weserstadion.
Eintracht Frankfurt V Borussia Monchengladbach– Double chance on Monchengladbach: Borussia Monchengladbach will be hoping they can continue their recent progress in the Bundesliga against Frankfurt on Saturday. Monchengladbach have won their last three matches in the league and I expect them to get at least a draw away from home on Saturday evening.
French Ligue 1
Bastia V Paris Saint-Germain- PSG win: PSG will be looking to tighten their grip on first position as they travel to Stade Armand-Cesari-Furiani on Saturday. Paris Saint-Germain have won the last 3 ligue 1 at Bastia’s staduim, so i tip PSG to get a win on Saturday afternoon.
Italian Serie A
Inter V Juventus- Both teams to score(BTTS): it will be another installment of the Derby della Madonnina, as Inter Milan welcomes rivals Juventus to the San Siro on sunday. In the last six meetings between these sides, both teams have registered at least a goal against each other, so i don’t see that trend ending on Sunday. I expect both teams to score at Stadio Guiseppe Meazza on Sunday night.
Torino V AC Milan- Double chance on Torino: After a fantastic run Torino lost their second game of the season to new boys Carpi while AC Milan were humilated at home by Napoli. I expect Torino to bounce back from the defeat against Carpi and get at least a poiny at home on Saturday night.
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