APOEL Nicosia vs Sevilla predictions for Thursday's UEFA Europa League action. Sevilla will be looking for a win that would see them end the group with a 100% record. Read on for all our free UEFA Champions League predictions and betting tips.
What Barcelona are doing is a bit ugly. They have to have some respect for their current coach, the way things are done are what hurt the most," Vissel Kobe midfielder Iniesta told Onda Cero radio station on Monday. Valverde's situation is very weak right now. Xavi) knows best if he's ready or not. Reports in Spain suggest Al-Sadd coach Xavi, who played with Iniesta at Barca in their most successful era where they won four Champions League titles among numerous other trophies, will not accept the job until the end of the current campaign and that the club are looking for a short-term appointment.
The match ended amid a feelgood mood at Old Trafford – one that was inspired by the brilliance of Bruno Fernandes. TALKING POINT Can United finish in the top four? Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team have not been in the top four of the Premier League since September, but they might be timing their run to perfection.
There's a weight on your shoulders, especially when you have the calibre of records that Sam Kerr does," said Rafferty. We can't judge her after one, two or three games. It's not easy coming to a different country. How will she fit in at Chelsea?There is an abundance of attacking talent at Chelsea, including England international Beth England, who has scored six goals in nine games so far this season.
However, the Bees did seal automatic promotion the following season and have been in the Championship ever since. Brighton may now be a Premier League club, but 23 years ago the Seagulls were fighting for their very survival. Fans spent most of the campaign protesting against the ownership of Bill Archer, who had sold the club's Goldstone Ground for redevelopment, and the side was cut adrift at the foot of Division Three.
That might be the answer to our original question. Vardy’s inflexion point might have come the summer after he won the league, when he turned down a move to Arsenal. From that point onwards it felt as if Vardy was written off, we were told he had missed his chance for the big time and before long he would be yesterday’s news as his pace eventually deserted him.
The hosts have won all of their seven home games in the Primeira Liga and have only lost one of their 13 matches this season while Braga have lost 50% of their away games. With Porto winning 100% of their home games they obviously average 3.00 points per home game while Braga average 1.25 points per away game which is just above the league average of 1.20 points. Porto are yet to concede in their own backyard and score an average of 2.57 goals per home game, but with Braga only conceding an average of 1.00 goals per away game, we have backed a 1-0 win for the hosts this Friday.
The Blues beat Watford 3-0 in their last home game in the league and in six of their last seven home league matches, they have scored two or more goals. In their last meeting with Norwich, Cheslea won 3-2 at Carrow Road and have not lost to their visitors in their last seven matches, winning four outright and one on post match penalties.
Arsenal can still qualify from the group if they avoid a heavy defeat at Standard Liege in December, but the loss leaves on a worse winless run than they ever achieved under Arsene Wenger. Emery told BT Sport: "I am being positive, but above all realistic. We lost a very good opportunity to win the game tonight, but we improved from the last match here.
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Sporting can't afford to lose this game if they want Champions League football next season. They trail Porto by nine points and although current form is good at home with three straight wins, this won't be an easy task against Porto. Their opponents haven't lost a league game since the opening weekend of the season. They have only conceded six league goals this season (all away from home) and a tight game looks likely here. Go for under 2.5 goals to be scored.
Arsenal have missed out on Europe's elite club competition for three consecutive seasons and the Spaniard added that a fourth could also have a big financial impact. It's a no-brainer," Arteta told reporters when asked if it was easier to sign players with Champions League qualification secured. Every player in the world wants to play Champions League and if you talk about having this option on the table, players are much more open to join or renew their contract.
It begins a hectic week for the Gunners, who then travel to Standard Liege with Europa League progress still in the balance before hosting Manchester City at the weekend. Elsewhere, there is a full round of European fixtures in midweek, while there will undoubtedly be more fall-out from City's loss to Man United in the Manchester derby on Saturday, not least given the abhorrent allegations of racial abuse suffered by Fred.
Alex Scott will join Liam Loftus for Saturday's 'Quarantine Quiz', as part of another packed weekend of sporting content across the BBC. The former Arsenal and England defender will be on hand to help quizmaster Loftus test your sporting knowledge over three rounds on the BBC Sport website and YouTube channel at 19:00 BST on Saturday. We want you to get involved via #bbcsportsquiz, letting us know your team name and how you are getting on.
This is an emotional moment but we have to put our emotions aside and work with cool heads in order to achieve our objectives. Red Star top the Serbian first division at the winter break on 55 points from 20 games, 11 more than bitter city rivals Partizan. They were eliminated from European competition after finishing bottom of their Champions League group, with their campaign including 5-0 and 4-0 defeats by Tottenham Hotspur.
Games played: 26. Goals scored: 32Teenage striker Erling Braut Haaland is the hottest property in Europe at the moment and his scoring rate has not slowed since joining Borussia Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg in January. The 19-year-old Norwegian rejected the approach of compatriot Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the Manchester United manager, and has started life in Germany in sensational fashion, netting eight goals in his first four games.
Den Haag have one win in 26 meetings with PSV. PSV have no win in seven away league matches. Den Haag have two wins in their last 15 league matches. PSV are unbeaten in their last 17 matches against Den Haag. Den Haag have one win in 12 matches. ADO Den Haag have endured a very tough campaign so far and as they head to their home match against giants PSV Eindhoven, their sights are trained on a first win in four matches.
All things considered, backing Both Teams to Score looks the only way to play as far as the betting is concerned when looking at the rate both Liverpool and Flamengo score with and is something we're more than happy to do. We fully expect the Brazilians to get themselves on the scoresheet but it cannot be denied that they are still big underdogs in the game and we also fancy Liverpool to run out 2-1 winners as a result.
Bolton vs AFC Wimbledon predictions for Saturday’s League 1 fixture at Macron Stadium. The hosts look to bounce back after their recent thrashing. Read on for our free League 1 predictions and betting tips.
I would say that when you know the club it is a good advantage and Lampard knows Chelsea perfectly and everything behind the scenes - media, fans, players - so that is good. In the wake of Chelsea's transfer ban, Lampard has been tasked with the role to bring the best out of English youngsters such as Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori, Mason Mount and Callum Hudson-Odoi in the squad.
Barcelona will continue with their title quest this Saturday when they travel to Celta Vigo in Round 32 of the Spanish La Liga. Ahead of the game, 35 points separate the two sides; Celta Vigo in 16th place on 33 points and Barcelona second on 68 points. Celta Vigo are just seven points above the relegation region, and with seven matches to play, each one of these is very crucial.
He marked his one-year anniversary of taking charge with a strong October, which saw him named manager of the month. Since then, the Bees haven’t looked back. The visitors come here with just two defeats in 10, while of late they’ve been even better.
They have actually scored six goals in their last six games which isn't the worst rate for a team at the wrong end of the table but with no clean sheets and ten goals conceded in this time it's not hard to see why they're there. Metz have won just one of their last nine matches at the Stade Saint-Symphorien but will need to make the most of their home advantage here as Strasbourg come to town.
That issue might come back around again with the number of games to be played in such a short space of time, but it will not be a factor right now - and all United fans are watching their backs. Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (19:45 BST)This game is live on the BBC and I think it is a great example of why this first full set of games is so hard to predict. Palace are known for making life difficult for teams, but will they do that if this feels like a pre-season friendly? Also, the Eagles are basically safe in mid-table so they are not going to be scrapping for points like Bournemouth will be.
Pepe came out for a ball he wasn't going to get and made Barnes' goal easy," said Smith. One of my biggest regrets was how we gave the ball away so cheaply against a team who want the football. We've probably made more individual errors than anyone his season. Villa had a glorious chance to move out of the relegation zone with none of the five teams above them winning this weekend. They had a bright start at the King Power Stadium with Conor Hourihane and Mbwana Samatta going close to getting on the end of set-pieces.
British media has linked Rodgers with a move to the London club following Spaniard Unai Emery's sacking on Friday after Arsenal's worst run in more than a quarter of a century. Rodgers, who has transformed Leicester into credible title contenders this season since taking over the Foxes in February, fuelled the speculation after Sunday's 2-1 win over Everton by saying he had a release clause in his contract.
Bundesliga leaders Monchengladbach will host German giants Bayern Munich this Saturday in German Bundesliga action. This game may have more of an edge to it than many would have predicted at the start of the season. Monchengladbach have enjoyed a dream start to life under Marco Rose and currently sit at the top of the Bundesliga table.
LASK and Sturm Graz will face each other in the upcoming match in the Austrian Bundesliga. LASK this season have the following results: 17W, 4D and 5L. Meanwhile Sturm Graz have 10W, 5D and 11L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
Both teams have scored in the last two Porto home league games. Eight of the last ten Porto games in all competitions have seen both teams score. Benfica have scored in every one of their away games this season. Benfica top the Portuguese Primeira League by seven points. They have a key game this weekend when traveling to second placed Porto, who need a win to stay in the title hunt.
A three-person panel appointed by governing body Football Federation Australia (FFA) said on Thursday it had found no bias behind the January dismissal or any existence of a reported "lesbian mafia" that wanted Stajcic out of the job. The panel's chairwoman, Diane Smith-Gander, said on Friday Stajcic was not interviewed as part of the review.
Real Zaragoza will host Almeria for this fixture of the league. I think, the hosts are favorites in this match. Zaragoza is one of the best teams in this campaign. They are currently on the 2nd place with 58 points. On the other hand Almeria is also ambitious team in this season. Almeria are currently on the 3rd place with 53 points. Of course, both teams want to get the victory. I think, the hosts will have invest a great effort in this game. They want to stay in the race for the direct promotion. I think, the hosts will go in this game to victory.
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Yet, money - lots of it - has been spent in the transfer market. The truth is, much of it has been spent badly. James Hilton: I was surprised to see they let Ashley Young go; the exodus of the old guard leaves the team pretty limited. How many years will it take to rebuild? Is this simply down to Ole?Young's departure is in line with the decisions to let go Ander Herrera, Romelu Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez - albeit on loan - Matteo Darmian and others.
But it can also be one where dips or upturns in form can see teams either plummet or climb the table rapidly. A glance at the form guide for the bottom eight gives an insight into who is feeling the pressure and which clubs are giving themselves a fighting chance of survival. Hull beat Stoke in December with two goals from the now departed Jarrod BowenHull and Middlesbrough find themselves in absolutely identical form since the turn of the year.
The government has been urged to block the Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United until it investigates TV piracy in the country. Earlier this week the World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruled that Saudi Arabia helped breach international piracy laws in relation to the broadcaster beoutQ. It has been accused of illegally broadcasting a range of professional sport, including the Premier League. Angus MacNeil, chair of the International Trade Select Committee, has now written to trade secretary Liz Truss to voice his concerns.
Dortmund are in impressive form at the German football season. After the last 3 matches, they get the maximum score. With this achievement, they are getting 39 points, they are temporarily ranked 3rd in the rankings. With the current Dortmund sublimation performance, it will be possible for them to get the 2nd or leading position. Because the difference in the current score is only 4 points. On the other side of the battle line, Frankfurt is also getting a pretty good performance. When present, Frankfurt temporarily ranked 9th place in the rankings. Considering the performance of the last 5 matches, Frankfurt are unbeaten in 5 matches. Including 4 wins and 1 draw.
It was probably the lowest morale in a dressing room I'd ever been in. The atmosphere was so poor. Stuart McCall and Ian Baraclough share a joke during the first leg at IbroxA secret training base & going to the circusRangers in the end finished third, going on to edge Queen of the South and then Hibernian, to book McCall a date with destiny, his old club and the man he'd helped replace him, in the Premiership play-off final.
Leeds are top of the Championship, Brentford are seen as the biggest challengers to the top two and Millwall are punching above expectations to move into seventh. However, none of those high-flying sides can compare to Reading right now. The Royals come into this clash top of the form table, with 17 points from their last eight games.
Premier League clubs will have their most thorough discussion to date about what should happen if the season is curtailed at their latest meeting on Thursday. All clubs will be given a say in a detailed debate over how to finalise the league table if the season cannot be completed, though it is widely expected that relegation will not be scrapped. A fixture list for the first few rounds of the rebooted season are also due to be confirmed, along with kick-off times and broadcast plans, though it is understood there will be some leeway for clubs to offer feedback.
Riley's assistant Neil Swarbrick gave the system a mark of seven out of 10. Riley added: "Part of the balance of understanding 'clear and obvious' [the terminology used to determine when an on-field error should be overturned] is that there will be times when we don't intervene and everyone thinks we should. But that is a better place to be than intervening and everyone saying 'you shouldn't have done that'.
That was the disappointing thing at Everton, it wasn’t just that we were slightly off – I didn’t like that there were individual contact moments across the game that we lost. Because that’s a personality thing as much as anything else. Bakayoko provides light relief with shirt number blunder In case you missed it on Sunday, Chelsea loanee Tiemoue Bakayoko was the object of some light-hearted fun when he forgot his own shirt number playing for Monaco against Amiens at the Stade Louis II.
Last season, Zurich finished seventh in the Swiss league. In the opening match of the 2019-20 season, they are played at home to welcome Lugano. There is a yard advantage but Zurich is only ranked by the house with the ratio of 0: 0. With this handicap, investors do not appreciate the ability of Ludovic Magnin to win 3 points. In fact, compared to Lugano, Zurich was underestimated in terms of reputation. H During the preparation for the new season, teachers and students Ludovic Magnin did not leave much impression. Specifically, in the last 3 friendly matches, they have lost 2. Last season, at home, Zurich reached the top teams with the lowest odds of winning.
