Category: Live Matches

David faces Goliath at Tehelne pole as Slovan Bratislava and Manchester City square off against each other in the Champions League round 2. The Slovaks are on a three-game winning run in all competitions, but they will have a mountain to climb in Tuesday’s encounter. Both Lukas Pauschek and Adler remain in the treatment room, but there are no fresh injury worries in the home team. 

The Citizens, on the other hand, aim to return to winning ways after dropping two points in a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United. As Pep Guardiola’s men failed to beat Inter (0-0) in their Champions League opener, we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at Slovan Bratislava. The difference in quality between the two teams is big; therefore, we predict that Erling Haaland and Co. are going to record a routine win over the Slovakia champions. The likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, Oscar Bobb, and Nathan Ake are injured for the Premier League giants.

Score Prediction: Slovan Bratislava 0-1 Manchester City

Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano when Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid face each other in El Madrileno on Sunday. Los Rojiblancos showed character in a hard-fought 1-0 win over Celta, with Julian Alvarez scoring a late winner and, no doubt, the triumph gave them a confidence boost ahead of the Madrid derby. The Argentina forward is pushing for a start as well as his compatriot Rodrigo de Paul, while both Cesar Azpilicueta and Pablo Barrios remain in the recovery room. 

Los Blancos, on the other hand, look unstoppable at the moment, with the team eyeing their sixth consecutive win in all competitions. As big-money signing Kylian Mbappe has found his goal-scoring touch of late, but seeing that the France superstar will be out of contention for three weeks with a thigh injury, home win should be considered. Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos, and Brahim Diaz remain on the sidelines with injuries as well.

Score Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid

Following a goalless draw with Crystal Palace, Manchester United will look to get back on course in the Premier League when they face Tottenham at Old Trafford. The Red Devils made yet another slow start to the season, with the team sitting in 11th place in the standings and they face yet another difficult task against the capital club. All Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, and Tyrell Malacia are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team. 

Spurs, on the other hand, proved their worth in a 3-1 win over Brentford at the weekend. As both Tottenham and Manchester United will go for a victory in Sunday’s derby, we are tempted to place our bets on both teams to score. In their last encounter at “the Theatre of Dreams” the two sides played out a 2-2 draw. Forward Richarlison and midfielder Wilson Odobert should be the only absentees in the visiting team.

Score Prediction: Manchester United 2-2 Tottenham

Following a 2-2 draw with reigning champions Man City, Arsenal will look to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they host Leicester City to their Emirates Stadium. The Gunners defended well in the Etihad Stadium showdown, but they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Foxes. Leonardo Trossard is back to the starting XI after serving a one-game ban in the EFL Cup, while both Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino continue to miss out with injuries. 

Leicester, meanwhile, have yet to record a win in the new Premier League campaign and given their negative record at Emirates Stadium, anything but a routine home win would be a big surprise. In their last meeting in London, Arsenal defeated Leicester City 4-2. Both Patson Daka and Jakub Stolarczyk are out of contention with injuries for the visiting side. Jamie Vardy is widely expected to lead the line for the visitors.

Score Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Leicester

Buoyed by back-to-back wins over Bournemouth and West Ham, Chelsea will be aiming to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Brighton on Matchday 6. Enzo Maresca is doing a great job with the Stamford Bridge outfit and, no doubt, his men are brimming with confidence ahead of Saturday’s clash. Nicolas Jackson should keep his place up front after scoring a brace in the London derby, while all Malo Gusto, Reece James, and Romeo Lavia remain in the recovery room. 

The Seagulls, on the other hand, head into the match following a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest. As Brighton struggled defensively in their last league match, we are tempted to place our bets on Chelsea, who have been showing signs of improvement of late. All James Milner, Matt O’Riley, Brajan Gruda, and Solly March are out of contention with injuries for the visiting team.

Score Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Brighton

All eyes will be on St. James’ Park when Newcastle United and Manchester City face each other in the Premier League derby. The Magpies aim to recover from a 3-1 loss to Fulham, but they will have a mountain to climb in Saturday’s matinee. All Lewis Miley, Callum Wilson, and Jamaal Lascelles are sidelined with injuries for the home team. The Citizens, on the other hand, saved one point from the Premier League derby against Arsenal, with John Stones scoring the equalizer in the stoppage time. 

Pep Guardiola’s men aim to retain top position in the standings and given Newcastle’s poor defensive display at Craven Cottage, we are tempted to place our bets on the reigning champions. Rodri is unlikely to recover in time to face the Magpies, with Mateo Kovacic likely to step up. Kevin De Bruyne returns from injury, which is yet another reason why away win should be considered.

Score Prediction: Newcastle 1-3 Manchester City

Following a goalless draw with Crystal Palace, Manchester United will look to return to winning ways when they take on Twente in their Europa League opener. The Red Devils are seen as favourites to win Wednesday’s game, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. All Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, and Leny Yoro are out of contention with injuries, while both Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund return to the starting XI. 

The Reds, on the other hand, rolled over Almere City 5-0 in their last league match and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach against Man Utd. Given Manchester United’s attacking potential at Old Trafford, we believe that there is a big value in betting on over 2.5 goals. Younes Taha and Michal Sadilek should be the only absentees in the visiting team this time out.

Score Prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Fc Twente

Following a brilliant 5-1 win over Villarreal, Barcelona will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Getafe in the La Liga round 7. The Catalan giants quickly bounced from the Champions League loss to Monaco, with the team crushing the Yellow Submarine at Estadio de la Ceramica and it is no wonder the bookies see them as hot favourites to beat los Azulones in front of home fans. First-choice goalkeeper Marc Andre ter Stegen limped off with injury at the weekend, with Inaki Pena likely to step up. Forward Ferran Torres is back from suspension. 

The capital club, on the other hand, have yet to record a win in the new Primera Division campaign and given their six-game losing run in Barcelona, we predict that the visitors are going to return to Madrid with their hands empty. Alvaro Rodriguez and Nabil Aberdin should be the only absentees in the away team.

Score Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Getafe

Arsenal will look to book their place in the EFL Cup last 16 when they take on Bolton on Wednesday evening. The Gunners defended well in a 2-2 draw with their bitter rivals Man City at the weekend, but they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach against Bolton. Leonardo Trossard misses out through suspension, while all Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain in the recovery room. Gabriel Jesus is widely expected to start this time out. 

The Trotters, on the other hand, rolled over Reading 5-2 in their last League One game, but they face an uphill task in London. In their last meeting in the EFL Cup Arsenal defeated Bolton 2-1 and we predict that history is going to repeat itself. A man to keep an eye on in the away team will be Dion Charles, who scored a hat-trick in the last league fixture.

Score Prediction: Arsenal 3-0 Bolton

Buoyed by a 3-0 win over Bournemouth, Liverpool will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on West Ham United in the EFL Cup last 32. Arne Slot wants to win everything this season, but the former Feyenoord boss is widely expected to mix the squad for the EFL Cup game. Summer signing Federico Chiesa is pushing for his first Liverpool start, with Cody Gakpo likely to sneak into the starting XI as well. 

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker is unlikely to be risked, while midfielder Harvey Elliott remains in the recovery room. The Hammers, on the other hand, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 3-0 loss to Chelsea and given Liverpool’s fine form, we predict that Julen Lopetegui’s men are going to return to London with their hands empty. Niclas Fullkrug is a major doubt, while fellow attacker Michail Antonio should be recalled to the starting XI.

Score Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 West Ham