Empoli vs Inter Prediction & Tips Sunday’s Serie A (SA) action kicks off with a first-versus-last clash when Empoli (P4) take on Inter Milan (G4) at the Stadio Carlo Castellani. Aurelio Andreazzoli’s beleaguered side remain the only side in Europe’s top five leagues yet to score a goal, but things got worse at the other… Read more »
Sheffield Utd vs Newcastle Prediction & Tips Sheffield United discovered just how cruel soccer can be in their previous match, when they lost 2-1 to Tottenham after conceding two goals after 97 minutes. That result left the ‘Blades still winless in the Premier League (PL) after five rounds (E1, P4), an exact copy of their… Read more »
Liverpool vs West Ham Prediction & Tips After failing to win three of their first five games to start last season’s disappointing Premier League (PL) campaign, Liverpool have completely turned things around by winning their last four league games after an opening day draw against Chelsea. However, manager Jürgen Klopp has experienced some headaches along… Read more »
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Prediction & Tips Despite being free of the ordeal that comes with playing midweek continental soccer this season, Chelsea have recorded their worst start after five games in a new Premier League (PL) season since 2015/16, when they sacked Jose Mourinho a week before Christmas before finishing tenth under Guus Hiddink…. Read more »
Brighton vs Bournemouth Prediction & Tips Roberto De Zerbi hopes a return to Premier League (PL) action will get Brighton & Hove Albion back to winning ways. The Seagulls did not have a good European debut on Thursday night, losing 3-2 to AEK Athens in the UEFA Europa League, and their manager admitted that “experience”… Read more »
Arsenal vs Tottenham Prediction & Tips Arsenal’s preparations for the 194th North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur could not have been much better as they cruised to a 4-0 UEFA Champions League win over PSV on Wednesday to remain unbeaten so far this season (G6, E1). After following up last weekend’s 1-0 Premier League (PL)… Read more »
Paris SG vs Marseille Prediction & Tips The defensive vulnerabilities that emerged with their iconic 3-4-3 formation during the Messi-Mbappé-Neymar era have yet to leave Paris Saint-Germain. The high-possession game that current coach Luis Enrique brought with him from Barcelona and the Spanish national team is beginning to flourish, with a 2-0 UEFA Champions League… Read more »
Montpellier vs Rennes Prediction & Tips After suffering two consecutive defeats in Ligue 1, the prevailing emotion in the Montpellier dressing room would have been one of relief after picking up a point away to Strasbourg last week (2-2). However, coach Michel Der Zakarian was left with a bitter taste as his side not only… Read more »
Lens vs Toulouse Prediction & Tips Anchored at the bottom of the Ligue 1 table, Lens are going through their worst ever start to a top-flight campaign. Coach Franck Haise admitted he is unsure if things will change after a 1-0 home loss to Metz, with his side missing another chance to record their first… Read more »
Le Havre vs Clermont Prediction & Tips Although Le Havre have won just one of their five games (E3, P1) on their return to Ligue 1 (P1) so far this season, they come into this match looking to extend their unbeaten record to four games, and also looking to keep a third consecutive clean sheet… Read more »
Metz vs Strasbourg Prediction & Tips A solid start to the Ligue 1 campaign in the first four rounds (G1, E2, P1) was enough for the Metz board to recognize their coach, László Bölöni, with a new contract until 2025, a kindness he repaid immediately with a 1-0 win at home to Lens after the… Read more »
Atl. Madrid vs Real Madrid Prediction & Tips Irregularity is holding back Atletico Madrid, which has won just one of its last three official matches (G1, E1, P1), the last of which ended in a 1-1 draw that tasted like a defeat on the first day of the Champions League. A goal in the 95th… Read more »
Betis vs Cadiz CF Prediction & Tips Real Betis suffered on Thursday a new setback in its poor start to the campaign, losing 1-0 away to Rangers on the first day of the Europa League to add three defeats in their last five official matches (G1, E1, P3). After the clash in Glasgow, Manuel Pellegrini… Read more »
Las Palmas vs Granada CF Prediction & Tips We are still in September and perhaps it is too early to talk about “six-point duels” in LaLiga EA Sports (LL), but the clash between newly promoted UD Las Palmas and Granada CF seems to be one of them. The Canaries, with a near-zero offensive output –… Read more »
Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal Prediction & Tips Sitting in sixth position before this matchday, Rayo Vallecano has been quite solid at the start of LaLiga EA Sports (LL), collecting nine points out of a possible 15 (G3, P2). The franjirrojo side, who snapped a two-game losing streak last matchday with a 2-0 win over Deportivo… Read more »
