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Italy will be aiming to keep their 100% record in the UEFA Nations League intact when they take on Belgium in a highly-anticipated clash at Stadio Olimpico. The likes of Di Gregorio, Gabbia, Maldini, and Pisilli have been named in the Italy Nations League squad for the first time, Atalanta’s Marco Brescianini misses out with injury. Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori made the cut, but Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella has been ruled out with injury. 

The Red Devils, on the other hand, are hit by Kevin De Bruyne’s absence. As Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku will be rested in the October fixtures as well, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the home side. Leipzig attacker Lois Openda is widely expected to lead the line for the visiting team, while Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) and Jeremy Doku (Man City) should start as wingers.

Score Prediction: Italy 2-1 Belgium

France will look to build on a 2-0 win over Belgium when they face Israel in their third group game at Bozsik Arena (Budapest). Les Tricolores quickly bounced back from a heart-breaking loss to Italy and they are seen as hot favourites to win Thursday’s game as well. Real Madrid ace Kylian Mbappe will be rested in the October fixtures, while Atletico Madrid ace Antoine Griezmann has retired from international football. Chelsea striker Christopher Nkunku returns to the squad. 

Israel, on the other hand, still welcome they rivals on neutral location and given their poor displays in back-to-back losses to Belgium and Italy, anything but a routine away win would be a big surprise. To make things even worse for the home side, pacey Leeds United winger Manor Solomon misses out with injury. In their last meeting in a competitive match, the two sides played out a 1-1 draw, but away win should be considered this time out.

Score Prediction: Israel 0-2 France

Buoyed by back-to-back wins over Ireland and Finland, England will be aiming to retain top position in the standings when they take on Greece at Wembley Stadium. The Three Lions aim to get their job done in Group 2 as soon as possible and they are likely to adopt an attack-oriented approach in Thursday’s clash. Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke returns to the squad following a seven-year absence, with the likes of Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane, and Jack Grealish making the cut as well. Real Madrid ace Jude Bellingham returns to the starting XI after missing out against Finland with injury. 

The Greeks, on the other hand, made a promising start to their Nations League campaign, beating both Finland and Ireland without conceding. Preventing England stars from finding the net at Wembley Stadium, though, is easier said than done. Therefore, we predict that the visitors are going to return home with their hands empty. All Tsimikas, Tzolis, Siopis, Konstantelias, Koulierakis, and Zafeiris are only one yellow card away from suspension, speaking of the visiting team.

Score Prediction: England 2-0 Greece

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All eyes will be on Villa Park when Aston Villa and Manchester United square off against each other in the Premier League round 7. The Villans made a promising start to the season, but they head into the match following a slim 2-2 draw with newcomers Ipswich Town. As always, a man to watch in the home team will be key attacker Ollie Watkins, who scored his fourth goal of the season against the Tractor Boys, while both John McGinn and Tyrone Mings are out of contention with injuries. Wing-back Matty Cash is unlikely to be risked. 

The Red Devils, on the other hand, suffered a heavy 3-0 loss to Tottenham in front of home fans, but it has to be noted that Bruno Fernandes went to an early shower. As the Portugal ace misses Sunday’s showdown through suspension, we are tempted to put our money on Unai Emery’s troops, who are a real force to be reckoned with at home. All Tyrell Malacia, Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Maguire, and Luke Shaw remain in the recovery room.

Score Prediction: Aston Villa 2-2 Manchester United

High-flying Chelsea will look to extend their winning run in the Premier League to four games when they face Nottingham Forest in yet another home fixture. The Blues outplayed Brighton 4-2 at the weekend, with Cole Palmer scoring each of the four goals and, no doubt, the former Man City ace is going to prove a handful for the opposition back-line. Reece James remains in the recovery room, but the pacey right-back should be the only absentee in the home team. 

The Reds, on the other hand, failed to impress in a 1-0 loss to Fulham and given Chelsea’s brilliant form in all competitions, anything but a routine home win would be a big surprise. Midfielders Ibrahim Sangare and Danilo remain in the recovery room, but there are no fresh injury worries in the away team ahead of the trip to London. In their last meeting in the Premier League Chelsea defeated Nottingham Forest 3-2.

Score Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Nottingham Forest

High-flying Arsenal will be aiming to build on a 2-0 win over PSG when they face Southampton in yet another home Premier League fixture on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners are determined to put an end to Man City’s dominance in the national championship and a win over Southampton could see them overtake Pep Guardiola’s troops in the Premier League standings. Fit-again summer signing Mikel Merino is pushing for a start after coming as a substitute in the Champions League clash, while all Oleksandr Zinchenko, Martin Odeegaard, and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain in the recovery room. 

The Saints, on the other hand, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 3-1 loss to Bournemouth and they are unlikely to spoil Arsenal’s party at Emirates Stadium. In their last meeting in London the two sides played out a thrilling 3-3 draw and yet another high-scoring affair is on the horizon. Both Gavin Bazunu and Kamaldeen Sulemana are injured for the visiting side as well as Will Smallbone.

Score Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Southampton

After dropping two points against Newcastle United, Manchester City will be aiming to start a new winning run in the Premier League when they welcome Fulham to their Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Citizens have a chance to overtake Liverpool in top position and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Cottagers. Even though key midfielders Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri remain in the recovery room, home win should be considered as Fulham struggle on the travels. 

The likes of Ruben Dias, Jack Grealish, and Kyle Walker return to the starting XI after the trio came off the bench in the Champions League triumph (4-0) over Slovan Bratislava. The capital club, on the other hand, are on a ten-game losing run at Etihad Stadium in all competitions and we do not believe that they are capable of putting an end to the negative trend. Carlos Vinicius is unlikely to be risked, but there are no fresh injury worries in the away team.

Score Prediction: Manchester City 3-0 Fulham

Saturday’s football game between Crystal Palace and Liverpool will open round 7 of the new Premier League campaign. The Eagles have been struggling to find the form from the last season finale and, as a result, they are seen as underdogs in this clash. All Matheus Franca, Chadi Riad, Cheick Doucoure, and Chris Richards are out of contention with injuries for the home team. 

Meanwhile, the Reds aim to build on back-to-back wins over Bournemouth and Wolverhampton. As Liverpool have been producing fine performances under new boss Arne Slot, we predict that the visitors will take advantage of Palace’s vulnerabilities. Summer signing Federico Chiesa is a major doubt, while Harvey Elliot has yet to overcome his injury. In their last meeting at Selhurst Park Liverpool recorded a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace and we predict that history is going to repeat itself.

Score Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool

Stamford Bridge will be the centre of attention when Chelsea and Gent lock horns in an eagerly-awaited Europa Conference League game. The Blues are eyeing their fifth consecutive win in all competitions and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach. A man to watch in the home team will be Cole Palmer, who scored four goals in a 4-2 win over Brighton, while both Pedro Neto and Mykhailo Mudryk should be recalled to the starting XI. Former Leipzig striker Christopher Nkunku is pushing for a start as well. 

Gent, on the other hand, rolled over Leuven 3-0 in their last Jupiler League game, but they will have a mountain to climb against the high-flying Blues. As De Buffalo’s suffered a 2-1 loss to Cercle Brugge in their last away game, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the star-studded Premier League outfit. The likes of Hjulsager, Kums, and Omgba have been struggling with injuries of late, speaking of the away team.

Score Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Gent

Estadio do Dragao will be packed when Porto and Manchester United square off against each other in the Europa League round 2. The Dragons rolled over Arouca in their last league match and they are now on a quest to make amends for the Europa League loss to Bodo. A man to watch in the home side will be talented summer signing Samu Omorodion, who has already adapted to the new surroundings, while both Ivan Marcano and Fabio Vieira remain in the recovery room. 

The Red Devils, on the other hand, failed to impress in a 1-1 draw with Twente in their opener and given their poor performance in a 3-0 loss to Tottenham, home win should be considered. All Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, and Rasmus Hojlund should be recalled to the starting XI, while the likes of Malacia, Shaw, Maguire, and Lindelof remain in the recovery room.

Score Prediction: Fc Porto 2-1 Manchester United