Today's featured game is the much-anticipated match between high-flying Sevilla CF and moneybags Real Madrid. Both sides have made extremely good starts to their respective campaigns both domestically and on the European scene too. Much has been made of Real Madrid's form, although I'm not overly sure why as they've not played that well - they've simply relied on the magnificent Cristiano Ronaldo, who has duly obliged. However, the Portuguese winger will not be playing in this game due to an ankle injury, which makes this game all the more interesting for me, partially to see how Real Madrid cope without him and partially to see where they're currently at in comparison to at least one of their title rivals. Sevilla CF have been a stern test at home for Real Madrid for a long time now, having remained unbeaten in six of their last seven home games with Real Madrid, winning five of those games. In my opinion, Sevilla CF have been playing better football than Real Madrid because they look very organised, particularly when it comes to disposing of sides tactically. Real Madrid still don't look a great team yet - they simply have a lot of talented individuals, and I think that this could prove to be a key factor in the game tonight. I don't think I really need to delve into just why taking over 3.5 goals at 5/4 is worth taking as both of these sides are goal machines and it often shows in their games against each other. However, I also think there's a good deal of value in the home win with draw no bet odds of 5/4 because I envision Real Madrid really struggling without talismanic figure Cristiano Ronaldo to cause the problems despite their obvious talent elsewhere in the team. To make matters worse for the Real Madrid side, they're not only a poor defensive side but they're also missing Metzelder for this game, a loss that decreases their woeful defence even further.
Basically, the trip south is never an easy one for any side and Real Madrid are not exempt from that. The above information leads me to believe that the value in this game is on hosts Sevilla CF and should prove accurate. In my opinion, there's lots of different value that you can find in this game but the two I've mentioned above seem the best bets for me. Even if you don't bet on this game, I strongly recommend watching it as it should be a fantastic encounter.
Sunday's Picks
My tips:
As ever, below are my recommended value tips for today in no particular order:
Sevilla CF vs Real Madrid - home win at draw no bet odds of 5/4, over 3.5 goals at 5/4 - see introduction for full details.
San Lorenzo de Almagro vs River Plate - home win at 3/4. The wind of change appears to be blowing strongly in Argentina in this campaign with both giants River Plate and Boca Juniors really struggling to come to terms with their present situations, no doubt a knock-on effect from the financial issues which have hit the Primera Division of late. With the two giants struggling in terms of quality and form, a gap has appeared at the top of the tree and San Lorenzo de Almagro are one of the sides that are attempting to be that team (along with Velez Sarsfeld and Estudiantes De La Plata). Effectively, we have one side on the rise and another on the descent. This game will go some way towards proving just how well San Lorenzo de Almagro are progressing and how below-par River Plate are playing, in my opinion. Unbeaten in six games, San Lorenzo de Almagro recently ended their lengthy run of draws by claiming three points last match against Tigre, a result which gives them some much-needed momentum entering this difficult game. Visitors River Plate are on a winless run of four games, drawing and losing twice. They've also lost all three of their away games so far this season and have scored just once during that run. River Plate haven't won away to San Lorenzo de Almagro since 2004 and were humiliated 5-1 here last season. In light of the above information, I think a home win is well within reach of an impressive San Lorenzo de Almagro so 3/4 on the home win looks a good call to me.
Boca Juniors vs Velez Sarsfeld - away win at 12/5. As mentioned in my previous preview listed above, Boca Juniors just aren't doing what they do best at the moment. They've now lost three consecutive games, including a particularly demoralising defeat at home to lowly Godoy Cruz de Mendoza despite having led in the match. Unfortunately for Boca Juniors, they're playing the one side that nobody in Argentina wants to face at the moment - Velez Sarsfeld. The visitors are doing their utmost to establish themselves as Argentina's best side and they're doing a damn good job too! They've won four and drawn two of their opening six games of this campaign, conceding just once every two games on average. Whereas I appreciate that Boca Juniors are still a big club in Argentina, I don't fully understand why Velez Sarsfeld are 12/5 to win this game when you take into consideration the form of Boca Juniors, the fact that Boca Juniors haven't beaten Velez Sarsfeld home or away in their last five attempts in all competitions, and the fact that they lost this fixture 3-2 in their last campagin also. Make no mistake, this remains a risky call but 12/5 on the away win certainly looks worthwhile in light of the above information.
Lanus vs Godoy Cruz de Mendoza - home win at 5/6. Having withdrawn a good deal of his squad for the mid-week clash with Liga de Quito ahead of this game, Lanus must now deliver against Godoy Cruz de Mendoza as they have already sacrificed their Copa Nissan Sudamericana hopes. No wins in five games means that Lanus really need to start winning to maintain their high expectations following their impressive last campaign and what better side to face than a Godoy Cruz de Mendoza side that have never beaten Lanus? The hosts won this fixture last season and there's no doubt in my mind that they boast a better squad. However, are a side that really make sides work to achieve points against them, something that they're somewhat notorious for. You don't need me to tell you that this is a risky call, particularly as Godoy Cruz de Mendoza have won more away games this season than they've lost, but I think there's significant ability with Lanus to make 5/6 on the home win a worthwhile bet.
Boussu Dour Borinage vs Tubize - away win at 5/6. Three wins in five games means that Tubize are starting to finally look like the side that initially earned them promotion to the Eerste Klasse a couple of years ago. Relegation to the Tweede Klasse last year was merited but today's visitors will be intent on returning to the Eerste Klasse as soon as possible. Tubize have won two out of three away games this season and have the perfect opportunity to extend that run as they face a Boussu Dour Borinage side with just one win to their name this season in the Tweede Klasse. The hosts had previously drawn four consecutive games but defeat last match against OH Leuven will have undoubtedly damaged them mentally, if only a little, but it should be substantial for a good side like Tubize to take advantage of it. 5/6 on the away win seems a good bet to me due to the above.
Tienen vs Dender - away win at 4/5. Hosts Tienen are winless in their opening six Tweede Klasse games and now have the arudous task of ending that run against recently-relegated Dender, who have made a great start to life in the Tweede Klasse with four wins in six games, winning their last three games consecutively. Basically, I think the quality gap is due to show in today's game because it's more than evident from the exterior and the form of Dender is there to expose it too. For me, the away win at 4/5 should be something of a no-brainer.
Independiente Medellin vs Atletico Junior Barranquilla - home win at 3/4. League leaders Independiente Medellin entertain Atletico Junior Barranquilla tonight with both sides being the best home sides in the Futbol Profesional currently. Independiente Medellin have played five home games, won all five and average scoring two goals per game. Visitors Atletico Junior Barranquilla, despite having a tremendous home record, have a woeful away record with no wins and three defeats from five games. Given that Independiente Medellin are dynamite at home, have won three games consecutively and have won this exact fixture for three seasons running now, I'm thinking that the home win looks a great call at 3/4!
Nea Salamis vs APOP/Kinyras - away win at 7/5. A four-game winless run has truly welcomed Nea Salamis to life in the Cypriot Division 1. The hosts have lost three games and drawn once on their introduction to this division and today doesn't look like improving that record as they host a good APOP/Kinyras. The visitors have only been beaten once in the league this season, winning twice and drawing once. Whereas APOP/Kinyras aren't amongst the best sides in the division, they're certainly one of the top six sides as they showed in a closely-fought game with Rapid Vienna of Austria in the UEFA Europa League Qualifiers this year. For me, class and form point to the away win, which is surprisingly at 7/5 so I'm happy to call what should be a relatively simple away win today.
Jablonec vs Mlada Boleslav - home win at 6/5. Generally speaking, neither of these two sides tend to beat each other but Jablonec finally managed to break that spell by winning at Mlada Boleslav last season, a feat I'm confident they'll be able to reproduce today. The hosts have won their last two games in a row, giving them an impressive total of six wins from nine Gambrinus Liga games this season. They've won three out of their four home games, drawing the other, and are hosting a Mlada Boleslav side that have already lost two of their four away games this season. The visitors haven't actually won any of their last five games, losing three and drawing twice. Momentum supports second-placed Jablonec and their new-found ability seems to be significantly impacting the Gambrinus Liga consistently so I'm tempted to take the home win at generous odds of 6/5 against a lacklustre and demoralised Mlada Boleslav.
Randers vs Silkeborg - away win at 6/4. This is one of the more interesting calls I've made today because Randers are a lot better than their Superligaen placing suggests and Silkeborg are still newcomers to the Superligaen. However, the current league table doesn't indicate either of these facts, which makes this a very interesting game indeed. Hosts Randers are winless after ten games and have massive problems if they intend on staying in the Superligaen for next year. Nobody in their division has conceded more home goals than Randers and they look set to have another arduous task as they entertain a very much in-form Silkeborg. The visitors have won three of their last four games and are unbeaten in their last five. Their momentum is strong and their footballing style is very combative, which generally makes life uneasy for their Superligaen opponents. Silkeborg have lost just one away game from five this season and don't look to be losing that record against winless Randers today. I could accept a draw in this game as it's a difficult call but I think taking the away win at 6/4 could boast some value, especially given the severe contrast in form of both sides.
Skive vs Naestved - away win at 5/4. Four consecutive wins has given Naestved all the momentum they need to take into their match with struggling Skive. The hosts have lost three of their last five games and are generally struggling despite winning their last match away to Thisted. Naestved are one of the best away sides in the division with three wins and one draw from their four away games so far this season. To pour further misery upon today's hosts, Naestved have won here on their last two visits with both wins being comprehensive wins. For me, this is something of a no-brainer so I'm surprised that the odds are 5/4 but they'll be gratefully accepted, as I'm sure you'd all agree!
Burton Albion vs Rochdale - away win at 6/5. Burton Albion's bubble appears to have been well and truly burst as they're now winless in their past five games. It's a shame for them but it was somewhat inevitable that their relatively naive footballing style would catch up with them ultimately. Two defeats in their last three games leaves Burton Albion short on momentum as well as form, two things that visitors Rochdale are certainly not lacking. Rochdale not only boast a better and more experienced squad but have also won four consecutive games before this particular encounter. There's a real mismatch of ability and momentum between these two sides and I'll be surprised if this game doesn't result in an away given the above information. Frankly, taking the away win at 6/5 should be something of a dead cert today although I've hopefully not cursed the game now!
Palermo vs Juventus - away win at evens. The trip to face Palermo is often a tricky one but it's one that Juventus have twice navigated to victory out of their last three visits. Juventus have already won two of their three away games this season and are the only remaining unbeaten side in Serie A. Palermo haven't got off to the start that they'd expected or that the general footballing public had expected, which is a good thing in terms of today's bet at least. I've no doubt that Palermo will improve their football as their season continues but entering today's game they've not won any of their last five games, drawing three times and losing twice. A talented and in-form Juventus should have little issue in taking three points from this game in light of the above so evens looks like fantastic odds on this game although they're sure to drop at somepoint!
Kashima Antlers vs Albirex Niigata - lay Kashima Antlers at 7/5. This is a bold call but considering that Kashima Antlers have lost four of their last five games, I'm extremely tempted to take it on. Kashima Antlers are one of the best sides in Japan but their current form is doing little to emphasise this point. Visitors Albirex Niigata are generally not considered to be amongst the J-League's elite but their general performances this season have been impressive and they find themselves in 5th place as the season begins to draw to a close. Unbeaten in their last three games, Albirex Niigata enter this game with considerable momentum and the knowledge that they've lost less away games than anyone else in the J-League - just three all season. In fact, only league leaders Shimizu S-Pulse and Nagoya Grampus match their impressive record of seven away wins in the J-League, which furthers my belief that Albirex Niigata are going to give Kashima Antlers one hell of a game. In my opinion, Kashima Antlers aren't in a position to combat the difficult Albirex Niigata at the moment so I think laying Kashima Antlers at 7/5 looks a fantastic bet!
Nagoya Grampus vs FC Tokyo - home win at 11/10. Nagoya Grampus have enjoyed a great deal of success lately both domestically and in the Asian Champions League. After progressing against J-League rivals Kawasaki Frontale in the Asian Champions League mid-week, Nagoya Grampus now return their focus to actual J-League games in a hope of furthering their excellent recent form of four wins from five games. Everything appears to be going Nagoya Grampus' way lately and FC Tokyo simply seem to be the next guinea pig for today's hosts to overrun! FC Tokyo are no pushovers; in fact, they're one of the better away sides in the division. However, a lack of consistency in their performances of late leads me to believe that high-flying Nagoya Grampus will seize the initiative and overcome FC Tokyo today at surprising odds of 11/10.
Tromso vs Brann Bergen - home win at 21/20. After a 3-0 humbling in their last away encounter at Aalesunds, Brann Bergen now face an even more difficult away trip with the long trip north into the Arctic Circle to take on Tromso, a side that they've not beaten away since 2004. Atypically, these two sides tend to negotiate a draw at either ground but success for Tromso away to Brann Bergen earlier this season gives me confidence that Tromso have got their old swagger back and Brann Bergen are weakening slightly. Tromso have won this fixture for two out of their last three attempts and now have tremendous momentum to take into this game with three wins and just one defeat in their last five games, also drawing away to champions Rosenborg BK recently. Brann Bergen's big problem is consistency, something I'm counting upon them lacking today in their arduous away trip. There's no doubt that this is a risky call as both sides are good sides but I think the home advantage and consistency of Tromso will give them the edge in this game, sufficiently enough for them to win the game. Odds of 21/20 on the home win are certainly worth a flutter as I can't see either side taking a draw today when both really need three points.
Byasen Trondheim vs Steinkjer - home win at 4/5. With seven win from eleven home games so far this season, Byasen Trondheim are in a position to call themselves a "force" at home, even though they're sixth in the table. Unlike most of their promotion rivals, Byasen Trondheim's strength isn't scoring goals but preventing other sides from scoring goals as they've conceded just eight goals at home all season, a record only bettered by Avdeling 2 leaders Follo Fotball Ski. Byasen Trondheim haven't prepared for this match as well as they'd have liked, losing their last game to Lorenskog. However, Byasen Trondheim have won two of their last four games and defeat against Lorenskog was their only defeat in those four games. I thoroughly expect Byasen Trondheim to make their home advantage count today as they've done many times this season already, particularly a they're hosting a Steinkjer side that have lost seven of their eleven away games so far this season. The visitors are winless in their last three games, losing two of them and drawing the other. Effectively, there's something of a mismatch between these two sides and despite the recent defeat for hosts Byasen Trondheim, I fully expect them to claim three points today at odds of 4/5.
Amkar Perm vs Spartak Moscow - home win with draw no bet odds of 11/8. Hosts Amkar Perm enter this game on a three-match winning streak, the most recent of which was a highly impressive away win against league leaders and reigning champions Rubin Kazan. Every point counts as Amkar Perm climb away from the relegation zone and they've certainly made sure that they've been obtaining a sufficient level of points lately for them to stay in the Russian Premier League this year. Visitors Spartak Moscow have been far from impressive lately with one win in their last four games, losing two along the way. Spartak Moscow haven't won either of their last two away games and a difficult trip to Perm looks unlikely to change this. Both sides need the points here so a draw is somewhat unlikely but for the sake of insurance, I'll be taking the home win with draw no bet at 11/8.
Racing Santander vs Valencia CF - home win with draw no bet odds of 11/8. My initial interest in backing Racing Santander in this game was purely instinctive because I know Valencia CF don't just have off-games - they have off spells. Basically, the visitors find it hard to get out of any rut that they get into and I class their run of no wins in three games as a "rut". However, it was when I looked further into this game that I realised just how much of a voodoo sign Racing Santander actually hold over Valencia CF. Racing Santander have only lost one Primera Liga game against Valencia CF in both home and away games since 2004, winning seven out of the other nine games. Considering that Racing Santander aren't as good as Valencia CF, this isn't short of being a remarkable record! Racing Santander may have had a relatively disappointing start to their Primera Liga campaign but have only lost once in their last four games and that was against Barcelona, winning once and drawing the other two games. I expect a close game here but I'm backing the voodoo Racing Santander to win this game with draw no bet odds of 11/8.
Racing Club de Ferrol vs Deportivo Alaves - away win at 10/11. Segunda B Group 1 leaders Deportivo Alaves appear very keen indeed on returning to the Segunda Liga following relegation last year as they've now won four of their opening six games, drawing the other two. Although their away games appear to be their primary issue thus far, they're facing one of the poorer sides in this particular group - Racing Club de Ferrol, a side with no wins from the six games they've played so far and a side that has already lost two of their three home games. I think Deportivo Alaves have a perfect opportunity to increase their consistency on the road today against an out-of-form Racing Club de Ferrol so the away win at 10/11 looks a good bet to me.
Eibar vs Pontevedra - home win at 3/4. Recently-relegated Eibar may not have made the dream start that they'd have hoped for but their home form has been impeccable thus far, giving them some hope that a return to the Segunda Liga next year could be on the cards. Three wins from three home games means that Pontevedra have a lot of work to do here to obtain any kind of result from a difficult Eibar in the Basque Country. The visitors are actually unbeaten away from home but haven't really been tested yet on the road, in my opinion. Eibar will certainly test the resilience of Pontevedra after their 5-0 humiliation at home to Lugo in their last outing and it's a test that I don't think the visitors will have any answers to currently. For me, 3/4 on the home win seems something of a bargain today.
Leganes vs Puertollano - home win at evens. Third-placed Leganes have made an impressive start to their campaign with four wins from six games. Their home form indicates a 100% record with three wins from three games, averaging nearly three goals per game at home. Visitors Puertollano have also had a good start to the season, particuarly away from home as they're unbeaten on the road so far. However, I feel today they'll face their stiffest test yet away to high-flying Leganes, a side that really should be able to beat them today. The hosts are simply rampant when it comes to their home games and I don't envision Puertollano being able to deal with them today so the home win at evens looks a good bet to me!
Gava vs Denia - away win at 4/5. Four wins and one draw from their opening five games has given visitors Denia a tremendous start to their season. Currently lying fourth in the table, Denia are seeking to obtain their fifth win of the campaign and they couldn't have picked a better opponent than lowly Gava, who are yet to win a game yet this season. Gava have lost four out of six games this season and have lost all three of their home games so far. This particular record bodes ominously given the impressive form of Denia so I can't help but side with momentum here and back the away win at 4/5 because Gava simply don't have enough to offer in this game today for them to get a result.
Eskisehirspor vs Kayserispor - home win at evens. Along with league leaders Fenerbahce, Eskisehirspor are one of just two Super Lig sides to still have won all of their home games. Eskisehirspor have won three from three at home and are averaging nearly three goals per game at home. Today they entertain a Kayserispor side that they beat here last season, which should lend Eskisehirspor a slight mental advantage ahead of this game. Two wins in four games and no defeats in five shows a new-look Eskisehirspor are on display and Kayserispor are going to have to work very hard to take anything from them here today. Kayserispor are unbeaten in three games but have an unreliable and franky random away form guide so it's tricky to know exactly which Kayserispor are going to show up. However, in light of the above facts, I think the home win at evens bears considerable value, enough so for it to be worthy of your consideration!
Dnipro Dnepropetrovsk vs Shakhtar Donetsk - lay Shakhtar Donetsk at 11/10. For some inane reason, the bookies drastically overrate Dynamo Kiev and Shakhtar Donetsk in domestic games. Whereas it's true that both of the afore-mentioned clubs are the best two sides in the Ukraine, Shakhtar Donetsk should never be 4/7 to win away to a Dnipro Dnepropetrovsk side that they've beaten just once here in their last five attempts. Dnipro Dnepropetrovsk generally war with Metalist Kharkiv for the title of "third best team in Ukraine" and are a good side but are generally low goalscorers. Five wins in eight games says that Dnipro Dnepropetrovsk have started this season well and three consecutive wins says that Shakhtar Donetsk are in for a tough game today. The visitors are in scintillating domestic form, as ever, with six wins from eight games and two draws along the way. However, Dnipro Dnepropetrovsk are unbeaten at home in their opening three games and Shakhtar Donetsk are weakest away from home so I think laying Shakhtar Donetsk at 11/10 could have some good value in it!
Deportivo Anzoategui vs Yaracuyanos - home win at 10/11. Hosts Deportivo Anzoategui have won their last two games consecutively, which has seen them climb to 8th place in the Primera Division. They've won two out of three home games this season and generally cause problems for any side visiting. Despite a promising start, Yaracuyanos have now lost four straight games and are on a steep slope downhill. Despite having a decent away record of two wins and two draws this season, Yaracuyanos don't have the momentum or ability to trouble Deportivo Anzoategui today whereas the hosts have both to trouble the visitors. Basically, the home win at 10/11 looks something of a no-brainer here to me!
As ever, any questions/explanations required, feel free to email me at thefootytipster@gmail.com. For the complete picks listing, see below!
Argentinian Primera Division:
Gimnasia De La Plata vs Chacarita Juniors (6) 1-0
San Lorenzo de Almagro vs River Plate (7) 2-1
Boca Juniors vs Velez Sarsfeld (6) 0-1
Lanus vs Godoy Cruz de Mendoza (7) 2-0
Austrian Bundesliga:
Sturm Graz vs SV Kapfenberg (8) 2-0
Salzburg vs Austria Karnten (9) 3-1
Wiener Neustadt vs Rapid Vienna (8) over 2.5 goals
Austria Vienna vs SV Mattersburg (8) 2-1
Belarusian Vysshaya Liga:
BATE Borisov vs Naftan Novopolotsk (8) 2-0
Neman Grodno vs Granit Mikashevichi (6) 1-1
FC Minsk vs Torpedo Zhodino (6) 0-1
Dinamo Minsk vs Shakhtyor Soligorsk (8) 2-0
Dinamo Brest vs FC Vitebsk (7) 2-1
FC Smorgon vs MTZ-RIPO Minsk (8) 0-1
Dnepr Mogilev vs FC Gomel (7) 2-1
Belgian Eerste Klasse:
Club Brugge vs Anderlecht (6) 1-2, draw no bet
Standard de Liege vs Racing Genk (8) 2-1
Belgian Tweede Klasse:
Boussu Dour Borinage vs Tubize (7)
Tienen vs Dender (8)
Ronse vs Standaard Wetteren (6)
Brazilian Serie A:
Atletico Mineiro vs Gremio Barueri (8) 2-0
Goias vs Botafogo (8) 2-1
Avai vs Cruzeiro (6) 1-2, draw no bet
Bulgarian A PFG:
Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia (7) 1-2
CSKA Sofia vs Sliven (9) -1.75 handicap
Colombian Futbol Profesional:
Envigado vs Deportes Quindio (8) 1-1
Atletico Huila vs La Equidad Bogota (8) 1-0
Independiente de Santa Fe Bogota vs Deportes Tolima (8) 2-1
Real Cartagena vs Cucuta Deportivo (6) 1-0
Deportivo Pasto vs Once Caldas Manizales (9) under 2.5 goals
Independiente Medellin vs Atletico Junior Barranquilla (8) 2-1, at least one red card in this game
Croatian Prva Liga:
Dinamo Zagreb vs Varteks Varazdin (9) -1.75 handicap
Cypriot Division 1:
AEL Limassol vs Apollon Limassol (6) 1-0, at least one red card in this game
Nea Salamis vs APOP/Kinyras (7) 1-2
Czech Republic Gambrinus Liga:
Ceske Budejovice vs Kladno (5) 1-0
Bohemians Prague vs Bohemians 1905 (6) 0-0
Jablonec vs Mlada Boleslav (8) 2-1
Danish Superligaen:
Randers vs Silkeborg (6) 1-2
Midtylland vs HB Koge (7) 1-0
FC Copenhagen vs Esbjerg (8) over 2.5 goals
Brondby vs Nordsjaelland (8) 2-1
Danish 1st Division:
Hvidovre vs Thisted (7)
Roskilde vs AB Copenhagen (9)
Vestjaelland vs Fredericia (6)
AC Horsens vs Viborg (7)
Skive vs Naestved (8)
Kolding vs Lyngby (8)
Vejle vs Fyn (8)
English Premier League:
Arsenal vs Blackburn Rovers (9) over 2.5 goals
Everton vs Stoke City (8) under 2.5 goals
West Ham United vs Fulham (6) 1-1
Chelsea vs Liverpool (7) under 2.5 goals
English League Two:
Burton Albion vs Rochdale (8)
Finnish Veikkausliiga:
Tampere United vs FC Lahti (8) 2-1
MyPa Anjalankoski vs TPS Turku (8) 1-2
Inter Turku vs HJK Helsinki (6) 1-1
FC Honka Espoo vs RoPS Rovaniemi (9) -1.75 handicap
KuPS Kuopio vs VPS Vaasa (5) 1-0
Jaro Pietarsaari vs Haka Valkeakoski (5) 1-1
IFK Mariehamn vs JJK Jyvaskyla (8) under 2.5 goals
Finnish Ykkonen:
KPV Kokkola vs FC Kiisto Vaasa (8)
Atlantis FC Helsinki vs PS Kemi Kings (6)
FC Hameenlinna vs PoPa Pori (6)
Finnish Kakkonen:
Lokho A:
Kuusankoski vs MP Mikkeli (7)
GrIFK Grankulla vs HyPS Hyvinkaa (7)
Lokho B:
Narpes Kraft vs PP 70 Tampere (6)
Lokho C:
PK 37 Iisalmi vs OPS Oulu (8)
OLS Oulu vs Jyvaskyla Blackbird (6)
VIFK Vaasa vs Santa Claus (7)
French Ligue 1:
Boulogne vs LOSC Lille (6) 0-1
Toulouse vs Lorient (7) 2-1
Olympique de Marseille vs AS Monaco (8) 3-1
German Bundesliga:
VFB Stuttgart vs Werder Bremen (6) 2-2
Hertha BSC Berlin vs Hamburger SV (7) over 2.5 goals
German Bundesliga 2:
St.Pauli vs 1860 Munich (7)
Rot-Weiss Ahlen vs Hansa Rostock (7)
FSV Frankfurt vs Kaiserslautern (9)
Hungarian Soproni Liga:
Kecskemeti TE vs Nyiregyhaza Spartacus (7) 2-1
Italian Serie A:
Atalanta Bergamo vs AC Milan (6) 1-1
Bologna vs Genoa (5) 1-1
Cagliari vs Chievo Verona (6) 1-0
Fiorentina vs Lazio (8) 2-1
AS Roma vs SSC Napoli (8) 2-1
Sampdoria vs Parma (8) 1-0
Siena vs Livorno (7) 0-0
Palermo vs Juventus (8) 1-2
Japanese J-League:
Kawasaki Frontale vs Yokohama F Marinos (5) 1-1
Gamba Osaka vs Omiya Ardija (8) 2-1
Kashima Antlers vs Albirex Niigata (6) 1-1
Nagoya Grampus vs FC Tokyo (8) 1-0
Latvian Virsliga:
Skonto Riga vs FK Ventspils (6) 2-1, draw no bet
Lithuanian A Lyga:
Kruoja Pakruojis vs Suduva Marijampole (7) 0-1
Vetra Vilnius vs FK Siauliai (7) 2-0
Ekranas Panevezys vs FK Taurus Taurage (8) 2-0
Mexican Primera Division:
Toluca vs San Luis (8) 2-1
Puebla vs Santos Laguna (6) 1-2, draw no bet
Dutch Eredivisie:
Roda JC Kerkrade vs AFC Ajax Amsterdam (9) 1-3
Heracles Almelo vs FC Twente Enschede (8) 1-2
Heerenveen vs VVV Venlo (7) over 2.5 goals
FC Utrecht vs PSV Eindhoven (8) 0-1
Dutch Eerste Divisie:
Stormvogels Telstar vs Haarlem (7)
Norwegian Tippeligaen:
Aalesunds vs Sandefjord (6) under 2.5 goals
Stabaek vs Fredrikstad (9) -1.75 handicap
Lillestrom vs Lyn Oslo (7) 2-1
Tromso vs Brann Bergen (7) 1-0
Rosenborg BK vs Start Kristiansand (9) 3-1
Norwegian Adeccoligaen:
Lov Ham Bergen vs Skeid Oslo (7)
Nybergsund vs Sogndal (6)
Haugesund vs Hamarkamaratene (8)
Alta vs Notodden (6)
Moss vs Sarpsborg (6)
Stavanger vs Mjondalen (7)
Kongsvinger vs Bryne (8)
Norwegian 2 Divisjon:
Avdeling 1:
Flekkeroy vs Pors Grenland (6)
FK Tonsberg vs Skjetten Fotball (9)
Avdeling 2:
Byasen Trondheim vs Steinkjer (7)
Drobak Frogn vs Kristiansund (8)
Hodd Ulsteinvik vs Lorenskog (6)
Polish Ekstraklasa:
Polonia Warsaw vs Piast Gliwice (6) 1-0
Arka Gdynia vs Lech Poznan (8) 0-2
Portuguese Liga Sagres:
Leixoes vs Uniao de Leiria (6) 1-1
Sporting Clube de Lisboa vs Belenenses (8) 2-1
Olhanense vs Porto (8) 0-2
Portuguese Liga de Honra:
Portimonense vs Freamunde (6)
Sporting Covilha vs Trofense (6)
Oliveirense vs Desportivo Chaves (7)
Varzim vs Santa Clara (7)
Feirense vs Penafiel (8)
Fatima vs Carregado (6)
Romanian Liga:
Steaua Bucharest vs Gloria Bistrita (9) 2-0
Dinamo Bucharest vs Pandurii Targu Jiu (8) 2-1
CFR Cluj vs Politehnica Iasi (10) -1.75 handicap
Russian Premier League:
Amkar Perm vs Spartak Moscow (6) 1-0
Lokomotiv Moscow vs Rubin Kazan (5) 1-1
CSKA Moscow vs Kuban Krasnodor (9) 3-0
Zenit St Petersburg vs Dinamo Moscow (8) 2-1
Scottish Premier League:
Rangers vs Celtic (6) 1-0, at least one red card in this game
Serbian Super Liga:
Rad Belgrade vs Hajduk Kula (7) 1-0
Slovenian Prva Liga:
Drava vs Celje (7) 2-1
Spanish Primera Liga:
Deportivo Xerez vs Malaga (7) 1-1
Villarreal vs Espanyol (5) 1-2, draw no bet
Real Valladolid vs Athletic Club de Bilbao (6) 2-3, draw no bet
Sporting Gijon vs Real Mallorca (7) 1-2
Getafe vs Osasuna (7) 1-1
Racing Santander vs Valencia CF (6) 2-1
Sevilla CF vs Real Madrid (7) over 3.5 goals, both sides to score
Spanish Segunda Liga:
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Real Betis Balompie (6)
Numancia vs Real Sociedad (6) under 2.5 goals
Salamanca vs Gimnastic de Tarragona (5)
Cordoba vs Las Palmas (6)
Albacete vs Cadiz (7)
Spanish Segunda B:
Group 1:
Racing Club de Ferrol vs Deportivo Alaves (7)
Mirandes vs Palencia (6)
Sestao River Club vs Ponferradina (7)
Eibar vs Pontevedra (8)
Lugo vs Izarra (5)
Barakaldo vs Celta de Vigo II (6)
Compostela vs Lemona (6)
Zamora vs Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa (7)
Group 2:
Universidad Las Palmas vs Real Racing Club Santander II (6)
Lanzarote vs Conquense (7)
Real Sociedad Gimnastica Torrelavega vs Tenerife II (7)
Real Madrid II vs Cerro Reyes Badajoz (6)
Vecindario vs Alcala Henares (7)
Toledo vs Atletico Madrid II (7)
Villanovense vs Real Sporting de Gijon II (6)
Leganes vs Puertollano (8)
Real Oviedo vs Cacereno (6)
Group 3:
Gava vs Denia (8)
Valencia II vs Sporting Mahones (7)
Terrassa vs Atletico Gramenet (6)
Mallorca II vs Villajoyosa (8)
Badalona vs Logrones (5)
Barcelona II vs Sabadell (6)
Benidorm vs Sant Andreu (7)
Orihuela vs Alcoyano (6)
Lleida vs Espanyol Barcelona II (6)
Group 4:
Roquetas vs Lucena (7)
Real Murcia II vs Ecija Balompie (7)
Melilla vs Jerez Industrial (7)
Real Jaen vs Union Estepona (6)
Moratalla vs San Roque (6)
Granada vs Aguilas (7)
Caravaca vs Sevilla II (6)
Swedish Allsvenskan:
Hammarby vs Brommapojkarna (6) 1-1
Gefle vs Halmstads (5) 0-1, draw no bet
Helsingborgs vs BK Hacken (7) 2-1
Orebro vs Malmo (6) 1-2
Elfsborg Boras vs AIK Solna (5) 1-1
Swedish Superettan:
Assyriska Sodertalje vs Vasby United (7)
Mjallby Solvesborg vs Jonkopings Sodra (8)
Qviding Goteborg vs Atvidabergs (8)
Swiss Super League:
Bellinzona vs FC Zurich (8) 1-2
Young Boys Bern vs Aarau (9) -1.75 handicap
Basel vs Sion (8) 2-0
Swiss Challenge League:
Locarno vs Wohlen (5)
Gossau vs Yverdon Sport (6)
Turkish Super Lig:
Eskisehirspor vs Kayserispor (7) 2-1
Sivasspor vs Antalyaspor (7) 1-0
Ankaragucu vs Galatasaray (8) 1-3
Fenerbahce vs Genclerbirligi (8) 2-0
Ukrainian Premier League:
Arsenal Kiev vs Dynamo Kiev (9) 1-3
Karpaty Lviv vs Zakarpattya Uzhhorod (8) 2-0
Dnipro Dnepropetrovsk vs Shakhtar Donetsk (5) 2-1
Vorskla Poltava vs Chernomorets Odessa (6) 2-1
Uruguayan Primera Division:
Danubio vs Cerro (8) 2-0
Atenas vs Cerro Largo (7) 1-2
Cerrito vs Tacuarembo (6) 0-0
Rampla Juniors vs Defensor Sporting (6) 1-2, draw no bet
Penarol vs River Plate Montevideo (7) over 2.5 goals
Venezuelan Primera Division:
Atletico El Vigia vs Llaneros de Gunare (7) 1-0
Mineros de Guayana vs Monagas SC (6) 1-1
Zulia vs Estudiantes de Merida (5) 1-1
Zamora vs Carabobo (6) 1-0
Deportivo Italia vs Real Esppor Club (8) 2-0
Deportivo Anzoategui vs Yaracuyanos (8) 2-1
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Today's featured game is the Veikkausliiga encounter between relegation battlers KuPS Kuopio and title hopefuls FC Honka Espoo. The hosts have started playing better football lately simply because they have to to stay in the Veikkausliiga. They've won three from their last five games, losing two along the way, their most recent of which was a 3-0 humbling at TPS Turku last match. The hosts are in a better position than their fellow relegation stragglers RoPS Rovaniemi and JJK Jyvaskyla but will still seek any possible points to secure their Veikkausliiga status where possible. However, despite KuPS Kuopio's recent valiant efforts, what we've found out is that when they encounter a top quality side with valiant efforts because their need for points is great too...KuPS Kuopio get swept away. TPS Turku proved that last match and I rate FC Honka Espoo as being better than TPS Turku, if only marginally. The visitors average scoring over two goals per game and have won four of their last five games. The contrast of quality between these two sides is vast and when a good side plays with great motivation, they almost always win. FC Honka Espoo have to win this game to have any hope of winning the Veikkausliiga, title, which is looking unlikely now due to HJK Helsinki's somewhat simple home games remaining. However, today's visitors aren't going to let it slide that easily and will be well-motivated for today's game. Frankly, I'm beyond surprised that the odds on this game are 19/20 because there's such a big difference between these two sides that it's unreal. I expect the odds to drop so take them whilst you can!
Saturday's Picks
My tips:
As ever, below are my recommended value tips for today in no particular order:
KuPS Kuopio vs FC Honka Espoo - away win at 19/20 - see introduction for full details.
Internacional vs Flamengo - home win at 3/4. Despite the recent poor form of hosts Internacional (two consecutive domestic defeats), it's undeniable that Internacional remain the better side between these two clubs. Their home form is still amongst the best in the league with eight wins from twelve games, losing just twice on the way. Flamengo, despite being a good side, are a poor away side. They've lost six away games from eleven and won just twice. They're in good form with three wins from four games but they're going to have a very tough game here as they've lost three of their last four away games against Internacional, drawing the other a couple of seasons ago. For me, form takes a backseat here as there's a significant quality gap so the home win at 3/4 looks good for me.
Swansea City vs Sheffield United - away win at 13/10. Promotion hopefuls Sheffield United journey to Wales to take on out-of-sorts Swansea City. The hosts are without a win in their last four games, drawing three and losing once. It's more than apparent to see exactly where Swansea City's problems lie at the moment with just a single glance at the league table - goalscoring. They've managed to score just three goals in their first eight games of the season, which isn't nearly good enough, as I'm sure you're all aware. I think it's fair to say that they're really missing Jason Scotland since his summer transfer to Wigan Athletic. Today, Swansea City are hosting a Sheffield United side that have won three from their last five games and are generally looking pretty reliable when it comes to winning games. I can't see an out-of-form side that can't score goals playing against a better side and obtaining a result so I'm siding with the away win at 13/10.
Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United - away win at 13/10. Hosts Ipswich Town are playing better than they have done all season with just two defeats in their last five games, drawing the other three. That said, it's still more than evident the number of problems they actually have as they've still not won a league game in eight attempts. Today they host a Newcastle United side that were humbled 3-0 mid-week by Plymouth Argyle in the League Cup. However, I would urge you all to disregard this as Newcastle United fielded a lot of youngsters in that game as they are prioritising promotion this season. As far as league form goes, Newcastle United have won four from their last five games and are currently second in the Championship table. Effectively, Newcastle United are a better side a and are in better form so an away win looks fairly straightforward at 13/10.
Bristol Rovers vs Brighton & Hove Albion - home win at 4/5. A great start to their campaign has seen Bristol Rovers soar to third place in the table with six wins from eight games. They've won four of their last five games and are obviously on a massive high at the moment. Bristol Rovers aren't a prolific side but they're certainly effective. Today they host a Brighton & Hove Albion side that that had been on a good run before losing 3-2 at home to Southend United last match. Two wins from eight games says that Brighton & Hove Albion could be in for a long season, especially as there's only one side in the whole division that has currently conceded more goals than they have. To put it bluntly, the visitors look like cannon fodder currently and the hosts look like the cannon. 4/5 on this selection should be a great bet!
Shrewsbury Town vs Northampton Town - home win at 4/5. Four straight defeats has now seen recently relegated Northampton Town slide to just fourth bottom. They've lost five games from eight so far and don't appear to be showing any signs of getting out of their rut. Hosts Shrewsbury Town have been a "home side" for some time now and this season isn't proving too different as they've already notched up two home wins. Three wins in four games has got them to seventh in League Two and form/momentum is pointing to this record being continued today. Taking the home win at 4/5 should be a good bet today.
Maag Tammeka Tartu vs Tulevik Viljandi - home win at 2/1. I know Maag Tammeka Tartu aren't a particularly good side but they warrant better odds than 2/1, surely? It was only last season that they finished above Tulevik Viljandi, if only on goal difference. They've also won this fixture for three out of the last four Meistriliiga campaigns, drawing the other game. Whereas the table this year shows a clear points difference between the two sides, I don't think there's much in it quality-wise. You also have to take into account that Tulevik Viljandi haven't won in five games, losing their last three on the bounce. Maag Tammeka Tartu, however, have won their last three games and have some great momentum entering this game. Frankly, I'd expect a lot lower odds but I'm happy to have a medium stake on the home win at 2/1 with the above information in mind!
Inter Turku vs Tampere United - home win at evens. After their defeat last match at home to HJK Helsinki, Tampere United's surprise title challenge is now finished with and they look to battle out a Europa League place with today's hosts Inter Turku and IFK Mariehamn. Yes, I am not including Haka Valkeakoski in this equation because they're atrocious and I'll be astounded if they make it! Basically, this match has suddenly become a lot more important than was initially thought. Fortunately for Inter Turku, they're hosting a side that have lost more games away games than the majority of the Veikkausliiga. In fact, only three sides have lost more away games and they're the bottom three in the Veikkausliiga! They hosts have got some good momentum at the moment as they're unbeaten in four games, winning twice and drawing twice. It doesn't seem to matter what form or momentum Tampere United have - they just seem to win at home and lose away, generally! I can't say I think anything different is going to occur today, either - Inter Turku have got enough to win this game and form says that they will. Evens on this selection should be a reliable bet.
FC Koln vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen - away win at evens. Despite a disappointing cup defeat mid-week, Bayer 04 Leverkusen are playing very well in the Bundesliga. They've currently won four games from six and remain unbeaten in second place. Today they travel to FC Koln, a side that has managed just one victory in their six games thus far, losing four along the way. They've not won any games at home in this campaign and although they'll look to make it difficult for Bayer 04 Leverkusen to play their football today, I can't help but feel that when the final whistle goes, it'll be an away win that has happened due to the quality and efficiency of Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The away win at evens could prove very valuable indeed today!
Szombathelyi Haladas vs Diosgyori VTK - home win at 5/6. Both of these two sides have made atrocious starts to the season but one of them shouldn't really be there; Szombathelyi Haladas. They had a great Soproni Liga campaign last year and managed to play a few European games this year as a result of it. They're a decent side and have proven such by gaining an impressive win against Fehervar this season. Their general form has been their let-down as opposed to their actual ability. However, their form has shown signs of improvement lately having only lost two of their last five games and having scored nine goals in the process. Despite being above Szombathelyi Haladas, Diosgyori VTK are in a worse position in my eyes because they don't have a particularly good squad and they've now lost three in a row. They're just not scoring enough goals, unlike their hosts today, who are conceding too many. I expect a lot of goals in this game but I think it's time that Szombathelyi Haladas shone again by winning this game at 5/6.
Fylkir Reykjavik vs FH Hafnarfjordur - away win at 6/4. High-flying Fylkir Reykjavik host giants FH Hafnarfjordur in a game that arguably the hosts need to win more than the visitors. Reigning champions FH Hafnarfjordur are leading the Landsbankadeild Karla by five points currently and are starting to look settled again after a mid-season blip. When FH Hafnarfjordur are settled, other sides start to lose games against them - constantly! Fylkir Reykjavik are no exception to this ruling having lost this exact fixture for four seasons running now. Fylkir Reykjavik have only beaten FH Hafnarfjordur twice in their last ten attempts and both of those were away from home. In terms of form, there's not much between these two sides but when you mention ability, FH Hafnarfjordur are the kings of Iceland and I thoroughly expect to see that shine through today as we make money on the outcome with superb odds of 6/4!
Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers - away win at 10/11. Just one point now seperates league leaders Bohemians and title challengers Shamrock Rovers. The visitors today have won their last three games in a row and are unbeaten in five domestic games. They've only lost three games all season and look intend on taking the title to the wire with Bohemians this season. Shamrock Rovers are the best away side in the division currently, having only lost once on the road this season and winning seven of their fourteen away games. Hosts Sligo Rovers may be unbeaten in three games but they've only won once in five games. Effectively, the hosts shouldn't have enough to trouble the visitors today so the away win at 10/11 looks a good bet.
Sampdoria vs Internazionale - away win at 10/11. Despite a good start to the season, Sampdoria were brought crashing back down to earth by a rampant Fiorentina last match. Unfortunately for Sampdoria, they don't exactly have the easiest of pick-me-up games as they're hosting Jose Mourinho's Internazionale. The visitors are unbeaten this season with four wins from five games and look set for yet another dominating season with the quality available at their disposal. There's not too much between these two form-wise but ultimately, Internazionale have a better squad than Sampdoria on every front so the away win at 10/11 should be fairly routine.
Albinoleffe vs Crotone - home win at 5/6. They've taken a long time starting their Serie B season but Albinoleffe have finally won their first game of the season with a 2-1 victory over Mantova. The hosts are actually a good side but they've really hid it well so far with four straight defeats prior to the win. Albinoleffe will be looking to continue their mini run and they've picked a perfect game to do it in as they're hosting newly-promoted Crotone, a side that still has no victories in Serie B this season, drawing four games and losing two. Their massive problem is goalscoring, something that is clearly indicated by the fact that they've only scored once all season. A resurgent Albinoleffe is a dangerous Albinoleffe and I fear Crotone might just get taught a lesson today. 5/6 on the home win for a good side that's beginning to wake up looks a good bet to me!
Salernitana vs Ascoli - away win at 19/10. I'm not entirely sure why Ascoli are at 19/10 to win this game but perhaps that's why I'm not a bookmaker. Not only did they win here last season, but they've not lost any game from six this season in Serie B and have won three of their last five games. They're travelling to a Salernitana side that obtained their first point of the season away to Piacenza last match but still have no wins. They've scored just two goals all season, hence their problem, and let in eleven goals. It's a considerable problem to not score goals but it's even worse when you've conceded more goals than the rest of your division. For me, this has away win written all over it and can only imagine the bookies have made a slight error with this one! 19/10 on the away could be a bargain here.
Rio Ave vs Academica de Coimbra - home win at 5/6. Unbeaten after five games, Rio Ave have made a tremendous start to this campaign, one that I honestly didn't think they were capable of. Their unbeaten status is largely due to their boring football as they've drawn three times and won twice by only scoring five goals and conceding two. Today they face an Academica de Coimbra side that boast a very similar record, only that they've lost three and drawn twice instead of actually bothering to win a game. I expect this game to be mind-numbingly boring and very low-scoring but think Rio Ave have the momentum behind them to give them a narrow victory here at 5/6.
Valencia vs Atletico Madrid - home win at 10/11. I was going to stay well clear of this game until I saw the head-to-head statistics. Why? Well, both of these sides are generally unreliable as hell when it comes to betting. Valencia managed to let a lead slip against the ten men of Sporting Gijon last weekend and lost to Getafe mid-week but have already beaten a very good Sevilla CF this season. Atletico Madrid have an even more puzzling set of results as they've already been demolished by Barcelona and Malaga, as well as having been held to a draw at home by lowly Almeria mid-week. There's a lot of internal problems at the club at the moment and to make matters worse, they've lost Sergio Aguero through injury for a couple of weeks. Things have gone from bad to worse as Atletico Madrid are still yet to win a Primera Liga game this season and that doesn't look likely to change as they've lost here at the Mestalla for four games running now. 10/11 looks to be a bargain on this one, particularly as Atletico Madrid's defence is a real mess at the moment.
Cadiz vs Recreativo de Huelva - away win at 8/5. Newly-promoted Cadiz have found life in the Segunda Liga very tricky indeed with no wins in four games. They've only conceded three goals but the fact that they've only scored once in those four games speaks volumes. Visitors Recreativo de Huelva have won three from four games since being relegated from the Primera Liga and seem intent on returning there as swiftly as possible. Cadiz don't have the ability nor the momentum to match a very much in-form Recreativo de Huelva tonight so I think the away win at 8/5 looks relatively straightforward.
Kalmar vs IFK Goteborg - away win at 9/5. Risky call? Sure, why not! Since the loss of the two Elms, Kalmar have really struggled in their games, which is something you'd expect from a decent side that have relied upon a couple of talented individuals for too long. Kalmar have now just won twice in five games and their Allsvenskan title challenge looks rocky to say the least. Visitors IFK Goteborg were in a similar position to what Kalmar are now but in July when they lost Pontus Wernblom, ironically. However, IFK Goteborg are well and truly back now with no defeats in five games, winning three of them and drawing twice. Whereas that's a good source of information, the other convincing factor was that IFK Goteborg have won three out of their last three Allsvenskan games here without any great difficulty. In fact, here's a statistic for you - Kalmar haven't taken any points off IFK Goteborg in their last five Allsvenskan games at either ground. How about that for a confidence booster?? So yeah, 9/5 suddenly looks quite tempting, doesn't it?
St.Gallen vs Young Boys Bern - away win at 10/11. I don't think I can ever thank the bookies enough for drastically underestimating just how good Young Boys Bern actually are - long may it last! You'd have thought that their persistent victories over their rivals and tremendous form would be enough to show how good they are but apparently not! They've now won eight Super League games from ten, losing just once along the way and averaging 2.3 goals per game currently. Today they face newly-promoted St.Gallen, who are unbeaten at home so far in the Super League, although I can't help but feel that's about to change! No wins in three games and two defeats along the way means that St.Gallen are currently on a slippery slope and it's about to get a whole lot more slippy as they host the best side in Switzerland. Everything about this game points to the away win so I'm more than happy to take it at 10/11.
As ever, any questions/explanations required, feel free to email me at thefootytipster@gmail.com. For the complete picks listing, see below!
Argentinian Primera Division:
Chacarita Juniors vs Arsenal de Sarandi (6) 0-0
Rosario Central vs Colon de Santa Fe (7) 1-1
Estudiantes De La Plata vs Boca Juniors (7) 2-1, at least one red card in this game
Tigre vs San Lorenzo de Almagro (7) under 2.5 goals
Australian A-League:
Gold Coast United vs Melbourne Victory (6) 2-1
Austrian Bundesliga:
SV Kapfenberg vs Sturm Graz (8) 0-2
Rapid Vienna vs Wiener Neustadt (8) over 2.5 goals
SV Mattersburg vs Austria Vienna (5) 1-1
Austria Karnten vs Salzburg (9) 1-3
Austrian Liga 1:
St.Polten vs Admira Wacker (6) draw no bet
Belgian Eerste Klasse:
Racing Genk vs Roeselare (9) 2-0
Zulte-Waregem vs AA Gent (6) 1-1
Lokeren vs Charleroi (5) 1-2, draw no bet
Kortrijk vs Standard de Liege (8) 0-2
Westerlo vs Sint-Truiden (6) 0-1
Belgian Tweede Klasse:
Mons vs Brussels (6) under 2.5 goals
Antwerp vs Ronse (8)
Eupen vs Turnhout (9)
Red Star Waasland vs Tienen (8)
Oostende vs KSVK United (6) draw no bet
Lierse SK vs Tournai (7)
OH Leuven vs Boussu Dour Borinage (6)
Brazilian Serie A:
Palmeiras vs Atletico Paranaense (8) 2-0
Fluminense vs Avai (6) 1-1
Sao Paulo vs Corinthians (7) over 2.5 goals, at least one red card in this game
Gremio Barueri vs Cruzeiro (6) 1-0
Internacional vs Flamengo (7) 2-1
Coritiba vs Nautico (7) 2-0
Bulgarian A PFG:
Sportist Svoge vs Cherno More Varna (8) 0-2
Montana vs CSKA Sofia (9) -1.75 handicap
Botev Plovdiv vs Slavia Sofia (7) 1-2
Lokomotiv Mezdra vs Beroe (6) 1-1
Chinese Super League:
Guangzhou Yiyao vs Shaanxi Zhongxin (6) 1-1
Qingdao Jonoon vs Beijing Guoan (6) 0-0
Dalian Shide vs Shandong Luneng (5) 2-1
Hangzhou Lucheng vs Chengdu Blades (7) 1-1
Colombian Futbol Profesional:
La Equidad Bogota vs Deportivo Pereira (6) under 2.5 goals
America de Cali vs Independiente Medellin (7) 1-1
Atletico Nacional de Medellin vs Deportivo Pasto (7) 2-1
Croatian Prva Liga:
Inter Zapresic vs Croatia Sesvete (6) under 2.5 goals
Rijeka vs Medimurje (8) 2-0
Zadar vs Istra 1961 (7) 2-1
Slaven Koprivnica vs Osijek (7) 2-1
Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Dinamo Zagreb (9) 1-3
Varteks Varazdin vs Karlovac (6) 1-1
Cypriot Division 1:
Enosis Neon Paralimni vs Ermis (7) 2-1
Apollon Limassol vs Nea Salamis (8) 2-0
Ethnikos Achnas vs A.E.Paphos (6) 1-0
APOEL Nicosia vs Doxa (8) 2-1
Czech Republic Gambrinus Liga:
Slovan Liberec vs Slovacko (7) 2-1
Banik Ostrava vs Teplice (6) 0-0
Sparta Prague vs Viktoria Plzen (8) 2-0
Bohemians 1905 vs Slavia Prague (8) 1-2
Danish Superligaen:
OB Odense vs FC Nordsjaelland (8) 2-0
Danish 1st Division:
Frem vs Vejle (9)
English Premier League:
Portsmouth vs Everton (8) over 2.5 goals
Birmingham City vs Bolton Wanderers (6) under 2.5 goals
Blackburn Rovers vs Aston Villa (5) 1-1
Liverpool vs Hull City (10) -1.75 handicap
Stoke City vs Manchester United (7) 0-2
Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley (8) both sides to score
Wigan Athletic vs Chelsea (9) 0-2
Fulham vs Arsenal (7) 1-1
English Championship:
Scunthorpe United vs Doncaster Rovers (7)
Blackpool vs Peterborough United (5)
Coventry City vs Middlesbrough (6)
Derby County vs Bristol City (7)
Leicester City vs Preston North End (6)
Queens Park Rangers vs Barnsley (7)
Reading vs Watford (5)
Sheffield Wednesday vs Cardiff City (6)
Swansea City vs Sheffield United (8)
West Bromwich Albion vs Crystal Palace (8)
Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United (8)
English League One:
Bristol Rovers vs Brighton & Hove Albion (8)
Carlisle United vs Southampton (7)
Charlton Athletic vs Exeter City (9)
Gillingham vs Norwich City (6)
Hartlepool United vs Walsall (8)
Huddersfield Town vs Stockport County (7)
Leyton Orient vs Millwall (6)
Milton Keynes Dons vs Leeds United (7) over 2.5 goals
Southend United vs Oldham Athletic (8)
Swindon Town vs Wycombe Wanderers (8)
Tranmere Rovers vs Colchester United (7)
Yeovil Town vs Brentford (6)
English League Two:
Aldershot Town vs Cheltenham Town (7)
Bournemouth vs Burton Albion (8)
Bradford City vs Chesterfield (6)
Bury vs Lincoln City (7)
Dagenham & Redbridge vs Morecambe (8)
Grimsby Town vs Darlington (6)
Macclesfield Town vs Torquay United (5)
Notts County vs Port Vale (7)
Rochdale vs Hereford United (8)
Rotherham United vs Barnet (6)
Shrewsbury Town vs Northampton Town (8)
Estonian Meistriliiga:
Trans Narva vs Kuressaare (10) -1.75 handicap
Nomme Kalju vs Tallinna Kalev (9) 2-0
Maag Tammeka Tartu vs Tulevik Viljandi (6) 2-1
Flora Paide vs Sillamae Kalev (9) -1.75 handicap
Levadia Tallinn vs Flora Tallinn (8) over 2.5 goals
Finnish Veikkausliiga:
KuPS Kuopio vs FC Honka Espoo (8) over 2.5 goals
Inter Turku vs Tampere United (8) 2-1
JJK Jyvaskyla vs VPS Vaasa (6) 1-1
Finnish Ykkonen:
PoPa Pori vs KPV Kokkola (6) draw no bet
Jippo Joensuu vs Atlantis FC Helsinki (7)
PS Kemi Kings vs FC Hameenlinna (7)
Kiisto Vaasa vs KooTeePee Kotka (8) under 2.5 goals
Finnish Kakkonen:
Lokho A:
Kultsu Joutseno vs KaPa Helsinki (9)
Kiffen vs FC Kuusankoski (6)
HyPS Hyvinkaa vs HIFK Soccer Helsinki (6)
KTP Kotka vs LPS Helsinki (7)
Lokho B:
Pirkkala vs Jazz Juniorit (6)
EIF Ekenas vs KaaPo Kaarina (6)
LoPa Lohja vs Sinimustat Turku (8)
Lokho C:
OPS Oulu vs FC YPA Ylivieska (7)
Norrvalla Voyri vs OLS Oulu (6)
JBK Pietarsaari vs Santa Claus (8)
SJK Seinajoki vs Jyvaskyla Blackbird (6)
OPA Oulu vs VIFK Vaasa (8)
French Ligue 1:
Auxerre vs Grenoble Foot (8) 2-0
Lorient vs Paris Saint-Germain (6) 1-1
AS Monaco vs Saint-Etienne (8) 2-0
Montpellier HSC vs Boulogne (7) 2-1
AS Nancy-Lorraine vs Sochaux (6) 1-0
Valenciennes vs Olympique de Marseille (9) 1-3
Olympique Lyonnais vs Toulouse (8) 2-1
French Ligue 2:
Le Havre vs Metz (6)
Nantes vs Nimes (9)
Sedan-Ardennes vs Brest (7)
German Bundesliga:
VFL Wolfsburg vs Hannover 96 (8) 2-0
BV09 Borussia Dortmund vs Schalke 04 (6) 2-2, at least one red card in this game
Werder Bremen vs FSV Mainz 05 (7) over 2.5 goals
FC Koln vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen (8) 1-2
Eintracht Frankfurt vs VFB Stuttgart (8) 1-1
Hamburger SV vs Bayern Munich (7) 1-1
German Bunesliga 2:
Arminia Bielefeld vs St.Pauli (6)
Kaiserslautern vs Karlsruher SC (7)
Greek Super League:
Larissa vs PAS Giannina (6) 1-0
Olympiakos Piraeus vs Panionios (9) -1.75 handicap
Aris Salonika vs Xanthi (8) 2-1
Greek B Ethniki:
PAE Kalamata vs OFI Crete (6)
Hungarian Soproni Liga:
Vasas Budapest vs MTK Budpaest (6) 1-2
Nyiregyhaza Spartacus vs Gyori ETO FC (6) 0-1
Budapest Honved vs Papa (7) 1-1
Szombathelyi Haladas vs Diosgyori VTK (7) 2-0
Zalaegerszegi TE vs Kecskemeti TE (6) 1-0
Icelandic Landsbankadeild Karla:
Stjarnan Gardabaer vs Fjolnir Reykjavik (7) 2-0
Breidablik Kopavogur vs UMF Grindavik (8) 2-1
Fram Reykjavik vs Throttur Reykjavik (9) over 2.5 goals
Keflavik vs IBV Vestmannaeyjar (8) 2-0
Fylkir Reykjavik vs FH Hafnarfjordur (7) over 2.5 goals, both sides to score
Valur Reykjavik vs KR Reykjavik (8) over 2.5 goals
Irish Premier League:
Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers (8) 1-2
Italian Serie A:
Sampdoria vs Internazionale (8) 1-2
Livorno vs Fiorentina (5) 1-1
Italian Serie B:
Albinoleffe vs Crotone (7)
Empoli vs Cittadella (8)
Frosinone vs Torino (7)
Grosseto vs Brescia (6)
Lecce vs Mantova (7)
Padova vs Gallipoli (8)
Salernitana vs Ascoli (7)
Sassuolo vs Cesena (6)
Vicenza vs Triestina (7)
Japanese J-League:
Oita Trinita vs Kashiwa Reysol (6) 1-1
FC Tokyo vs Jubilo Iwata (6) 2-1
Gamba Osaka vs Kawasaki Frontale (7) over 2.5 goals
Kashima Antlers vs Nagoya Grampus (7) 2-1
Kyoto Purple Sanga vs Omiya Ardija (8) 2-0
JEF United Ichihara vs Montedio Yamagata (6) 1-1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Albirex Niigata (7) 2-1
Latvian Virsliga:
Blazma Rezekne vs FK Ventspils (9) 0-2
Daugava Riga vs Olimps Riga (6) 1-2
Skonto Riga vs Jurmala (9) 3-1
Liepajas Metalurgs vs Tranzits Ventspils (9) -1.75 handicap
Mexican Primera Division:
Cruz Azul vs Toluca (6) 1-1
Monterrey vs Puebla (7) 2-1
Indios vs Estudiantes Tecos (6) 0-0
Atlas vs Tigres UANL (6) 1-0
San Luis vs Jaguares (8) 2-0
Dutch Eredivisie:
FC Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar (6) 1-1
PSV Eindhoven vs Willem II (9) -1.75 handicap
RKC Waalwijk vs Roda JC Kerkrade (7) 1-1
FC Twente Enschede vs VVV Venlo (9) 2-0
Dutch Eerste Divisie:
Haarlem vs FC Den Bosch (6)
Norwegian Tippeligaen:
Fredrikstad vs Lillestrom (6) 1-0
Norwegian 2 Divisjon:
Avdeling 1:
Vindbjart Vennesla vs Strommen (5)
Ullensaker Kisa vs Tonsberg (6)
Eidsvold vs Fram Larvik (6) under 2.5 goals
Avdeling 2:
Steinkjer vs Hodd Ulsteinvik (7)
Fola Fotball Ski vs Levanger (8)
Lorenskog vs Byasen Trondheim (6)
Avdeling 3:
Fyllingen Bergen vs Sford Sunnhordland (6)
Fana Nestun vs Nest Sodra Agotnes (7)
Drammen vs Kopervik (6)
Algard vs Randaberg (7) over 2.5 goals
Avdeling 4:
Asker Fotball vs Valdres Fagernes (7) over 2.5 goals
Ranheim Trondehim vs Baerum Sandvika (8)
Polish Ekstraklasa:
Odra Wodzislaw vs GKS Belchatow (6) 1-2
Korona Kielce vs Piast Gliwice (6) 0-0
Wisla Krakow vs Polonia Warsaw (8) 2-1
Jagiellonia Bialystok vs Cracovia Krakow (7) 2-0
Portuguese Liga Sagres:
Rio Ave vs Academica de Coimbra (7) 2-1
Maritimo vs Naval de Maio (8) 2-0
Vitoria Setubal vs Pacos de Ferreira (7) 0-0
Porto vs Sporting Club de Lisboa (8) 2-0
SL Benfica vs Leixoes (10) -1.75 handicap
Portuguese Liga de Honra:
Trofense vs Portimonense (7)
Freamunde vs Varzim (6)
Beira-Mar vs Oliveirense (7)
Desportivo Chaves vs Estoril (6)
Gil Vicente vs Fatima (8)
Penafiel vs Sporting Covilha (7)
Carregado vs Desportivo Aves (6)
Romanian Liga:
Gaz Metan Medias vs Dinamo Bucharest (8) 0-2
Unirea Alba Iulia vs Vaslui (6) 0-1
Politehnica Iasi vs Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt (7) under 2.5 goals
FC Poli Timisoara vs Universitatea Craiova (8) 1-0
Russian Premier League:
Zenit St Petersburg vs CSKA Moscow (7) 1-1
Dinamo Moscow vs Saturn Moscow Oblast (6) 2-1
FK Moscow vs Khimki (9) 2-0
Scottish Premier League:
St.Mirren vs Celtic (8) 0-2
Falkirk vs Kilmarnock (7) 1-1
Hearts vs Hamilton Academicals (8) 2-1
Motherwell vs Hibernians (6) 0-0
Rangers vs Aberdeen (8) 3-1
St.Johnstone vs Dundee United (6) 0-1
Serbian Super Liga:
OFK Belgrade vs Smederevo (7) 1-0
Mladi Radnik vs Metalac GM (6) 0-0
Borac Cacak vs Napredak (7) 2-0
Javor Ivanjica vs Rad Belgrade (8) 2-1
Cukaricki vs Spartak Subotica (6) 1-1
Partizan Belgrade vs Borca (8) 2-0
Slovakian Corgon Liga:
Dukla Banska Bystrica vs MSK Zilina (6) 1-2
Nitra vs Slovan Bratislava (6) 0-1
DAC Dunajska Streda vs Spartak Trnava (7) 1-1
Dubnica vs Kosice (6) under 2.5 goals
Tatran Presov vs Ruzomberok (6) 2-1
Slovenian Prva Liga:
Koper vs Drava (8) 2-0
Celje vs Nafta Lendava (7) 2-1
Spanish Primera Liga:
Espanyol vs Deportivo Xerez (9) 2-0
Real Madrid vs Tenerife (9) -1.75 handicap
Athletic Club de Bilbao vs Sevilla CF (6) 2-1, at least one red card in this game
Malaga vs Barcelona (9) 1-3
Valencia vs Atletico Madrid (7) 2-1
Spanish Segunda Liga:
Celta de Vigo vs Hercules Alicante (6)
Real Murcia vs Salamanca (5)
Las Palmas vs Levante (6)
Cadiz vs Recreativo de Huelva (8)
Villarreal II vs Albacete (5)
Castellon vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid (7)
Girona vs Real Union Club de Irun (7)
Swedish Allsvenskan:
Kalmar vs IFK Goteborg (6) 1-2
Swedish Superettan:
Atvidabergs vs Angelholms (7)
Swiss Super League:
St.Gallen vs Young Boys Bern (9) 1-3
Aarau vs Basel (7) 0-2
Swiss Challenge League:
Lugano vs Gossau (9)
Thun vs Kriens (8)
Wohlen vs Stade Nyonnais (6)
Biel-Bienne vs Le Mont (7)
Lausanne Sports vs Schaffhausen (7)
Servette vs Locarno (5)
Turkish Super Lig:
Gaziantepspor vs Ankaragucu (7) 2-0
Istanbul BB vs Sivasspor (6) 0-1
Antalyaspor vs Fenerbahce (9) 1-2
Bursaspor vs Diyarbakirspor (8) 2-0
Ukrainian Premier League:
Kryvbas Kryvvi Rih vs Metalurg Donetsk (7) 1-2
Zakarpattya Uzhhorod vs Dnipro Dnepropetrovsk (8) 0-1
Metalurg Zaporizhya vs Arsenal Kiev (6) 1-1
Welsh Premier League:
Aberystwyth Town vs Connah's Quay Nomads (7) 2-1
Caersws vs Carmarthen Town (6) 1-1
Newi Cefn Druids vs Neath Athletic (6) 0-1
Haverfordwest County vs Bangor City (7) 1-1
Rhyl vs Porthmadog (10) -1.75 handicap
Welshpool Town vs Port Talbot Town (5) 1-1
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As I've mentioned on a poll lately, I'm contemplating dumping some leagues and replacing them with others. Well, I've now decided what I want to do and it will take effect as of tomorrow.
Leagues being removed:
Montenegrin Prva Crnogorska
Bosnia-Herzegovina Premijer Liga
Maltese Premier League
Moldovan Divizia Nationala
Republic of Macedonia Prva Liga
Northern Irish Premier League
Albanian Kategoria Pare
Israeli Ligat Ha'al
Leagues being added instead:
Spanish Segunda B - Groups 1-4
Finnish Kakkonen - Groups 1-3
Norwegian 2 Divisjon - Groups 1-4
Anyway, today's featured game is in the Vysshaya Liga and feautres FC Gomel and rejuvenated giants Shakhtyor Soligorsk. Today's visitors are in fantastic form currently and find themselves third in the table. They've won three from their last four games and are unbeaten in their last nine league games. Despite a surprise victory away to Naftan Novopolotsk last match, hosts FC Gomel have only one that won game in their last five games, losing three of them. FC Gomel are hardly a tremendous force at home with some haphazard form but the visitors are tremendous away from home with five wins from eight away games. Quality and form point to the away win and as the odds are evens, I also point to the away win here! Also, some food for thought - FC Gomel haven't beaten Shakhtyor Soligorsk in their last six attempts and today's visitors won this fixture last season too.
Sunday's Picks
My tips:
As ever, below are my recommended value tips for today in no particular order:
FC Gomel vs Shakhtyor Soligorsk - away win at evens - see introduction for details.
Rapid Vienna vs Salzburg - home win at 5/4. Despite the loss of giant striker Maierhofer, Rapid Vienna are still a very impressive outfit at the current time and will fancy their chances today, particularly after a good draw at bitter rivals Austria Vienna last time out. Rapid Vienna have won both of their home games this season and average just short of five goals per game at home thus far! How about that for a record?! Salzburg have been disappointing performance-wise for me this season. They're still yet to convince me that they can maintain their Bundesliga crown and if I'm honest, the side they face today is their biggest challenger to the throne. Although this is just one game in the early season, I do feel that we'll learn a lot about the potential winner of the Bundesliga by viewing the outcome of this game. Anyway, Salzburg managed to lose this game last season and I think Rapid Vienna are even better this season so a home win does look favourable at 5/4. Obviously caution is emphasised due to these two being rivals!
Club Brugge vs Racing Genk - away win with +1.75 handicap at 10/11. Hosts Club Brugge are yet to convince anyone this season with some nervous wins and nervous performances. Today they host a competent and able Racing Genk side. The visitors aren't playing too well currently as they're drawing more than they win currently. However, one thing that should be noted is that they're unbeaten in their last four games. Most interestingly, however, Racing Genk have beaten Club Brugge here for three seasons running now. Ultimately, I can't see an unconvincing Club Brugge winning this game so taking Racing Genk to win with +1.75 handicap at 11/10 looks a great bet!
Independiente Medellin vs Atletico Nacional de Medellin - home win at 23/20. This is one of the two bloodbath derbies in Colombia tonight so immediately you have to approach with caution. In fact, I'll be surprised if Colombia still exists after the Medellin and Cali derbies tonight! However, what can't be denied is that Independiente Medellin have won three out of three home games in this campaign. That said, visitors Atletico Nacional de Medellin are unbeaten on the road so I expect a very close encounter. However, the hosts won this fixture last season and I think they've got just enough to win what should be a pretty violent encounter at 23/20.
Atletico Junior Barranquilla vs Real Cartagena - home win at 4/5. Hosts Atletico Junior Barranquilla enter this game unbeaten in their last three outings, winning two. Their home form is untouchable with four wins from four games as they entertain a meager Real Cartagena side that have won just once in their last five games, losing their last game. All in all, a home win looks imminent here at 4/5 with the hosts boasting the better squad and better form.
Kladno vs Brno - away win at evens. Kladno simply have to be favourites for relegation from the Gambrinus Liga with their atrocious form and leaky defence. Visitors Brno have made a rampant start to their campaign and find themselves fourth in the table currently with three wins in six games and just one defeat. Brno are unbeaten on the road but their biggest handicap is that they struggle to score goals. However, against a poor Kladno side, this really shouldn't be an issue. Kladno have claimed just one point all season and have now lost five games consecutively. With all this in mind, a Brno victory at evens looks a good bet.
Slovacko vs Teplice - away win at 13/8. After an impressive win against Brno, Teplice will have some good morale as that win means they're still unbeaten in the league this season and they're the biggest goalscorers away from home so far. Three wins in four games says that Teplice have the momenum to beat a poor Slovacko side here. The hosts won't make it easy and have a pretty good home record but the visitors have too much quality and experience to overcome Slovacko today. An away win at 13/8 could be a very good bet indeed today.
Silkeborg vs SonderjyskE - home win at 5/6. Hosts Silkeborg have made a puzzling start to the season with nobody really knowing what they can or can't do on a consistent basis. However, they're unbeaten in their last two games, they won their last outing and their home record shows that they've won two games from three and score an average of three goals per game at home. What convinced me that this game would be a home win even moreso, however, was the fact that SonderjyskE have lost all three away games this season and really struggle to score on the road. This game should be a tight one but a home win looks fairly imminent at 5/6.
Thisted vs Kolding - home win at 4/5. The momentum taken from last match's victory at Braband will give Thisted a very good shout of beating Kolding, a side in almost identical form to Braband i.e. no form at all! The visitors look destined for the division below and a roused Thisted aren't the kind of side that Kolding should be able to trouble so a home win at 4/5 should be profitable.
KuPS Kuopio vs Haka Valkeakoski - home win with draw no bet odds of 6/5. This is a risky call but one I like the look of. Haka Valkeakoski have overachieved all season, as we're all aware, but they're just not turning up lately. They've drawn three games in a row and haven't won in their last six Veikkausliiga games. Hosts KuPS Kuopio are still firmly rooted to the bottom of the table but have been playing some good football lately. Despite having lost their last game, they'd previously won two and drawn two games so they're not cannon fodder at the moment. Visitors Haka Valkeakoski have pretty much said farewell to any hopes of a Veikkausliiga challenge but KuPS Kuopio still have a very real chance of avoiding relegation. The three points are there for the taking and with the hosts having the extra impetus to win this game against a demoralised and out-of-sorts Haka Valkeakoski, the home win with draw no bet odds of 6/5 looks pretty inviting!
FC Kiisto Vaasa vs PK 35 Helsinki - away win at evens. This is pretty much one of the no-brainers! Kiisto Vaasa have sank like a rock in a stream with five defeats in five games. They have a really tough time scoring goals which is obviously the catalyst to their poor form. Visitors PK 35 Helsinki are a decent side and have enough to win this game, particularly as their away form indicates that they've won four times so a victory against the bottom side should be fairly straightforward. Neither side is big on scoring goals so it should be a fairly low-key affair but an away win looks a good bet at evens.
Viikingit Helsinki vs KPV Kokkola - home win at 3/4. This is quite a risky call between two big sides in the Ykkonen but league leaders Viikingit Helsinki have the edge, in my opinion. They've won seven from ten home games with just one defeat at home this season and almost never concede here. KPV Kokkola, however, are the best away side in the Ykkonen so this should be quite a tense and testing affair. Dominating home form and three consecutive wins says that Viikingit Helsinki have enough to win this game and one win in four games (including two defeats) says that KPV Kokkola have a good chance of losing this game. Football in the Veikkausliiga next season looks a lot more likely for Viikingit Helsinki if they win this this game so a home win at 3/4 looks intriguing!
FSV Frankfurt vs St. Pauli - away win at 11/10. These odds surprise me! Bottom-placed FSV Frankfurt are without a win this season. In fact, they've claimed just one point from a possible twelve and now host a rampant St. Pauli that average scoring over three goals per game currently. They've won three from their opening four games, they're still unbeaten and find themselve second-placed in the table. Frankly, the away win here looks pretty straightforward and 11/10 is some bloody good odds to see it happen at!
Union Berlin vs Paderborn - home win at 4/5. In this battle of two newly-promoted sides, it's Union Berlin who have the upper hand with their form showing that they're still unbeaten in the Bundesliga 2 with three wins and one draw from four games. Impressively, they've conceded just once in their current campaign but their problem is that they don't score enough goals so on the days where they don't show up, they're not going to win. However, those days aren't here yet so I'm prepared to ride the wave as they take on a Paderborn side that have won just once in four games. The visitors don't enjoy scoring or conceding goals so I'm expecting a pretty dour encounter. However, momentum says a low-scoring home win is on the cards and 5/6 is a decent set of odds to see it occur at.
Asteras Tripolis vs PAOK Salonika - away win at 21/20. I'm expecting a good display this season from PAOK Salonika and their opening day demolition of Levadiakos did much to back up my theory. Today they face another side expected to battle against relegation this season - Asteras Tripolis. The hosts are unbeaten in their two games this season but they're facing a very good PAOK Salonika today. I don't expect a whitewash but the away win looks likely at 21/20, particularly with the quality available to them.
Genoa vs SSC Napoli - over 2.5 goals at 10/11, home win at evens. Genoa have already proven to Serie A that they mean business this season as much as they did last season. They've beaten what was an impressive AS Roma side at home 3-2 already and won a difficult away game against Atalanta Bergamo so boast an impressive 100% record thus far. SSC Napoli are one of the sides expected to do well this year and with the players available to them, I'd have to agree. However, they've won one and lost one already this season and they know the trip to Genoa is a tough one. The fundamental playing style of each side is to score goals so over 2.5 goals at 10/11 looks a really good bet and just ousts another quality bet of the home win at evens.
Stabaek vs Rosenborg BK - home win at 7/5. Having won this fixture last season, Stabaek will be licking their lips ahead of this juicy clash with league leaders Rosenborg BK. The visitors are unbeaten in the Tippeligaen this season, which is highly impressive, but Stabaek at home really make their ground a fortress as most sides in the Tippeligaen can testify! The hosts have won three in their last five games and are unbeaten on that run too. Rosenborg BK have won four from their last five games too so we should see a fantastic game of football here tonight. It's a dubious call, but Stabaek are good enough at home to win this game at 7/5 and I can't help but feel that Rosenborg BK may just take their foot off the pedal a little because they've all but won the Tippeligaen already, barring a miracle.
Gaz Metan Medias vs Steaua Bucharest - away win at 4/5. Despite a mixed start to their season, Steaua Bucharest are still head and shoudlers above Gaz Metan Medias and should make it count today. The visitors haven't won at home yet this season in the Romanian Liga but they have won both of their away games, which bodes ominously for little Gaz Metan Medias. The hosts also boast a mixed start to the season but they don't really have the quality to match their more illustrious opponents today so the away win at 4/5 looks a good bet.
Spartak Nalchik vs Lokomotiv Moscow - away win at 11/10. Lokomotiv Moscow have looked a new side under legend Yuri Semin and find themselves fifth in the table with four wins in five games, leaving them unbeaten on that run. They're travelling to relegation-battling Spartak Nalchik who have notched up a couple of wins themselves in their last two games but they're facing a very difficult opponent today that have their eyes firmly set upon a European place. I anticipate a closely-fought game but the visitors have so much more quality available to them and more consistency under their belt that I cannot see beyond an away win at 11/10.
Hamilton Academicals vs Hibernians - away win at 10/11. I don't like betting on away wins in Scotland because their football is pretty damn poor but I couldn't resist this one today given Hamilton Academicals' abysmal run of form that sees them without a win in three games now and sat bottom of the table with zero points. They've managed just one goal so far this season but have conceded a concerning ten goals, which is an average of over three per game. Hibernians tasted defeat for the first time this season last match but had won their previous two games so they're gradually getting into their stride. The visitors have a better side and more form on a general level so should be able to overcome their weaker opponents at 10/11 so the away win looks to be an interesting bet.
Deportivo La Coruna vs Malaga - home win at 5/6. Despite shocking Atletico Madrid by winning 3-0 on the opening day of the season, I'm not convinced. Malaga still have a lot of issues with their goings-on over the summer and now travel to a very organised Deportivo La Coruna and face the daunting task of taking a result away from the Riazor, something most sides don't manage to do. As Deportivo La Coruna indicated in their opening game at the Santiago Bernabeu, they know how to find the net. They were unfortunate to lose that game but I feel very strongly that they'll gain the win today against a weaker Malaga side that are certainly due a reality check after their last performance! I'm surprised the odds on a home win at Riazor are 5/6 but I'll certainly be taking them.
Sporting Gijon vs Almeria - home win at 11/8. This is a relatively dubious call but one I do like. Despite the scoreline at Nou Camp reading Barcelona 3 Sporting Gijon 0, the game itself was a different story. The hosts weren't convincing in their performance but were more clinical in front of goal. Truth be told, Sporting Gijon could and probably should have scored at least once as they had several clear chances in the game. Sporting Gijon are more than capable of carrying their efforts from that game into this game against a weakened Almeria. The visitors didn't manage to score against a weak Real Valladolid in their opening game despite playing against ten men for 77 minutes of the game. The main reason for this, of course, is that they've lost star striker Alvaro Negredo, who was a key member of the side that made Almeria's home games hard games for all. Without him, they look a shadow of their former selves and they were already a poor away side. Sporting Gijon will be battling relegation again this season so they know this is a vital game that they must win as both of these sides will be in the mix at the end of the season. All this considered, a home win at 11/8 could turn out to be a nice little earner.
Real Valladolid vs Valencia CF - away win at 11/10. I do hate backing Valencia CF to do anything but everything points in their favour at the present time. They're facing a weak Real Valladolid side that have made some big losses over summer, the most notable of which being wonderkid goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo. They're generally a decent home side and I wouldn't expect anything less with them being so close to the Basque country. However, Valencia claimed an impressive 2-0 win over Sevilla CF in their opening game and the momentum from that game should be enough to steer them to victory over Real Valladolid, particularly with their attacking players looking in fine form! 11/10 on the away win could be a valuable bet for this game!
Deportivo Xerez vs Athletic Club de Bilbao - away win at 13/8. I know Athletic Club de Bilbao aren't the most reliable of away sides in the division, but today they're facing a weak, demoralised and poor Deportivo Xerez side that are really short of players in terms of actual numbers. Despite putting up a spirited show away to Real Mallorca, they ultimately lost the game and I'm expecting a similar encounter today as they face the tenacious Athletic Club de Bilbao. The visitors have lots of competitive games already under their belts this season and have looked impressive, particularly with the promising Oscar De Marcos, an acquisition from Deportivo Alaves in summer. They dominated the game at home to Espanyol in their first domestic game of the season and throughly deserved to win by more than the 1-0 scoreline it finished. Frankly, I can't see beyond an away win here so 13/8 looks beyond tempting here! This was a very close second for game of the day, in fact!
Elche vs Salamanca - away win at 2/1. I cannot fathom these odds whatsoever. Elche have done nothing this season other than indicate that they would enjoy being relegated. They've lost two games in a row, one of which was an inexplicable home defeat by Huesca and the other was a relatively expected defeat away to Numancia but Elche just can't get themselves into gear at all. Whereas I don't class Salamanca as one of the better sides in the division, I do think they've got enough to win this game in terms of quality. Form indicates that they're unbeaten and they've won once already so they do have the momentum to win this game too. Their problem is goalscoring currently but with Elche's leaky defence, you can't help but feel an away win is on the cards. 2/1 looks almost too good to be true!
Qviding Goteborg vs Mjallby Solvesborg - away win at 10/11. I used to back Mjallby Solvesborg for fun but lately they've endured a drought of wins. They've not been losing games but prior to their last match, they had drawn four consecutive games. However, their win last match will have give them the morale boost they needed to take those final steps to secure promotion to the Allsvesnkan. I don't think I need to point out how much better Mjallby Solvesborg are then the majority (if not entirety) of the sides in this division as I've harped on about it enough in the past. Today they travel to a very weak Qviding Goteborg side that are without a win in three consecutive games now, losing once in the process. There's a severe quality mismatch today and the away win looks imminent at 10/11.
Vasalunds vs GIF Sundsvall - away win at 5/6. It seems pointless to write this preview as this scenario is virtually identical to the above preview! Feel free to email me if you think that's inaccurate but I'd only be repeating myself, really, unless you wish to be really pedantic!
Neuchatel Xamax vs Young Boys Bern - away win at 4/5. After Young Boys Bern made us a good deal of money by winning at Basel last match, it's hard to see anything other than an away win materialising today. The visitors are simply far too strong for Neuchatel Xamax and are the side I would consider to be the best in Switzerland by some distance. Seven wins in eight games, no defeats, four wins on the road and a whole squad full of quality says that Young Boys Bern will win against Neuchatel Xamax today regardless of the hosts' excellent start to the season. An away win looks beyond imminent at 4/5!!
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Albanian Kategoria Pare:
Skenderbeu Korce vs Flamurtari Vlore (6)
Gramozi Erseke vs KF Tirana (7)
Besa Kavaje vs Laci (8)
Apolonia Fier vs Shkumbini Peqin (7)
Kastrioti Kruje vs Vllaznia Shkoder (7)
Dinamo Tirana vs Teuta Durres (8)
Argentinian Primera Division:
Lanus vs Banfield (6) 1-0
River Plate vs Colon de Santa Fe (5) 1-1
Estudiantes De La Plata vs Independiente (8) 2-0
Godoy Cruz de Mendoza vs Huracan (7) 2-1
Australian A-League:
Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix (6) 1-0
Perth Glory vs Gold Coast United (7) 1-2
Austrian Bundesliga:
Rapid Vienna vs Salzburg (7) over 2.5 goals
Belarusian Vysshaya Liga:
Dinamo Minsk vs Neman Grodno (7) 2-1
FC Gomel vs Shakhtyor Soligorsk (8) 1-2
FC Minsk vs Granit Mikashevichi (7) 1-1
Torpedo Zhodino vs MTZ-RIPO Minsk (6) 0-0
Dnepr Mogilev vs Naftan Novopolotsk (6) 1-1
FC Smorgon vs FC Vitebsk (5) 1-0
Dinamo Brest vs BATE Borisov (7) 1-2
Belgian Eerste Klasse:
Germinal Beerschot vs Lokeren (6) over 2.5 goals, draw no bet
Club Brugge vs Racing Genk (6) 1-1
Belgian Tweede Klasse:
Standaard Wetteren vs Brussels (6)
Boussu Dour Borinage vs Turnhout (7)
Brazilian Serie A:
Atletico Mineiro vs Atletico Paranaense (6) 1-0
Internacional vs Cruzeiro (8) over 2.5 goals
Vitoria vs Palmeiras (6) 0-1
Santos vs Santo Andre (8) 2-0
Botafogo vs Fluminense (6) 0-0
Gremio Barueri vs Goias (6) 2-1
Nautico vs Gremio (5) 1-1
Bulgarian A PFG:
Beroe vs Cherno More Varna (6) 1-2, draw no bet
Sliven vs Litex Lovech (7) 1-2
Colombian Futbol Profesional:
Independiente Medellin vs Atletico Nacional de Medellin (7) 2-1, at least one red card in this game
La Equidad Bogota vs Deportivo Pasto (8) 1-1
Atletico Junior Barranquilla vs Real Cartagena (8) 2-0
Deportes Quindio vs Boyaca Chico (6) 1-0
Envigado vs Cucuta Deportivo (7) 0-0
America de Cali vs Deportivo Cali (6) 1-1, at least one red card in this game
Croatian Prva Liga:
Varteks Varazdin vs Hajduk Split (7) 1-0, draw no bet
Cypriot Division 1:
Doxa vs Omonia Nicosia (8) 0-2
Ethinkos Achnas vs AEL Limassol (7) 1-1
APEP vs Nea Salamis (5) 1-0
Czech Republic Gambrinus Liga:
Bohemians 1905 vs Ceske Budejovice (7) 1-1
Kladno vs Brno (7) under 2.5 goals
Slovacko vs Teplice (8) 1-2
Danish Superligaen:
Silkeborg vs SonderjyskE (7) 2-1
Esbjerg vs HB Koge (8) 2-0
Brondby vs AGF Aarhus (7) over 2.5 goals
Danish 1st Division:
Thisted vs Kolding (7)
Roskilde vs Vestjaelland (6)
Lyngby vs AC Horsens (7)
Hvidovre vs Skive (6)
Frem vs Viborg (8)
AB Copenhagen vs Fyn (9)
Naestved vs Braband (8)
Fredericia vs Vejle (6)
Ecuadorian Primera A:
Liga de Quito vs Macara Ambato (7) over 2.5 goals
Olmedoa Riobamba vs Emelec Guayaquil (6) 1-1
English Premier League:
Birmingham City vs Aston Villa (7) 1-1
Fulham vs Everton (6) 0-0
English Championship:
Cardiff City vs Newcastle United (5)
Faroese Meistaradeildin:
AB Argir vs 07 Vestur Sorvagur (7)
NSI Runavik vs B68 Toftir (7) over 2.5 goals
Vikingur Gotu vs EB/Streymur (8) draw no bet
B36 Torshavn vs HB Torshavn (8)
Finnish Veikkausliiga:
TPS Turku vs FC Lahti (8) 2-1
HJK Helsinki vs RoPS Rovaniemi (9) -1.75 handicap
KuPS Kuopio vs Haka Valkeakoski (5) 2-1, draw no bet
Finnish Ykkonen:
FC Kiisto Vaasa vs PK 35 Helsinki (7)
Viikingit Helsinki vs KPV Kokkola (8)
French Ligue 1:
Auxerre vs OGC Nice (7) 1-1
Stade Rennais vs Saint-Etienne (8) 2-0
AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain (6) 1-2, draw no bet
German Bundesliga:
Werder Bremen vs Hannover 96 (8) over 2.5 goals
FC Koln vs Schalke 04 (7) 0-1
German Bundesliga 2:
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen vs Alemannia Aachen (7)
FSV Frankfurt vs St. Pauli (8)
Union Berlin vs Paderborn (8)
Greek Super League:
Asteras Tripolis vs PAOK Salonika (8) 1-2
Ergotelis vs Xanthi (5) 1-2, draw no bet
Levadiakos vs Panionios (6) 1-1
Panthrakikos vs Panathinaikos (8) 1-2
AEK Athens vs Iraklis (8) 2-0
Greek B Ethniki:
PMAS Agrotikos Asteras vs PAE Ethnikos Piraeus (7)
Doxa Dramas vs Ilioupoli GS (5)
PAE Ionikos Nikaias vs Ethinkos Achnas (7)
PS PAE Kalamata vs AO Ilsiakos Zografou (7)
Panserraikos vs PAE Anagennisi Karditsas 1904 (9)
Thrasivoulos vs Rhodos AS (8)
Hungarian Soproni Liga:
Ferencvaros vs MTK Budapest (8) 1-1
Icelandic Landsbankadeild Karla:
Fylkir Reykjavik vs Throttur Reykjavik (9) 2-0
Valur Reykjavik vs Stjarnan Gardabaer (6) 1-0
FH Hafnarfjordur vs IBV Vestmannaeyjar (8) 2-1
Israeli Ligat Ha'al:
Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Hapoel Tel-Aviv (7) 1-2
Italian Serie A:
Atalanta Bergamo vs Sampdoria (6) over 2.5 goals
Bologna vs Chievo Verona (7) 1-0
Fiorentina vs Cagliari (8) 2-0
Internazionale vs Parma (9) 2-0
Palermo vs Bari (9) 3-1
Siena vs AS Roma (7) 0-1
Udinese vs Catania (8) 2-0
Genoa vs SSC Napoli (7) over 2.5 goals
Japanese J-League:
Urawa Red Diamonds vs Montedio Yamagata (5) 0-0
Oita Trinita vs Jubilo Iwata (6) 1-1
Latvian Virsliga:
FK Ventspils vs Dinaburg Daugavpils (8) 3-1
Liepajas Metalurgs vs FK Daugava Riga (9) -1.75 handicap
Olimps Riga vs Skonto Riga (8) 0-2
FK Jurmala vs Tranzits Ventspils (8) 2-0
Lithuanian A Lyga:
Kruoja Pakruojis vs Ekranas Panevezys (8) 0-2
LKKA Teledema Kaunas vs Vetra Vilnius (8) 0-2
Banga Gargzdai vs Suduva Marijampole (7) 1-2
FK Taurus Taurage vs FK Siauliai (6) 1-1
Republic of Macedonia Prva Liga:
Pelister vs Renova Dzepciste (6)
Horizont Turnovo vs Rabotnicki Skopje (7)
Sileks Kratovo vs Milano Kumanovo (7)
Teteks vs Metalurg Skopje (5)
Makedonija Gjoerce Petrov Skopje vs Sloga Jugomagnat (8)
Vardar Skopje vs Pobeda Prilep (7)
Mexican Primera Division:
Pumas UNAM vs Pachuca (6) 1-2, draw no bet
Morelia vs Tigres UANL (7) 1-0
Santos Laguna vs Queretaro (7) 2-0
America vs Estudiantes Tecos (8) 2-1
Moldovan Divizia Nationala:
CSCA-Rapid Chisinau vs Nistru Otaci (6)
Sfintul Gheorghe vs Tiraspol (7)
Iskra-Stali vs Academia UTM-Chisinau (8)
Sheriff Tiraspol vs Viitorul (9) -1.75 handicap
Dutch Eredivisie:
Willem II vs Feyenoord Rotterdam (8) 0-2
Sparta Rotterdam vs RKC Waalwijk (7) 1-0
AFC Ajax Amsterdam vs NAC Breda (8) 2-1
VVV Venlo vs Heracles Almelo (6) 0-0
Vitesse Arnhem vs NEC Nijmegen (7) 1-1
Norwegian Tippeligaen:
Odd Grenland Skien vs Lillestrom (8) 2-1
Lyn Oslo vs Aalesunds (6) 0-0
Sandefjord vs Tromso (7) 1-1
Bodo Glimt vs Start Kristiansand (6) 1-0
Molde vs Stromsgodset (8) over 2.5 goals
Stabaek vs Rosenborg BK (6) 1-0
Norwegian Adeccoligaen:
Skeid Oslo vs Sogndal (8)
Haugesund vs Moss (7) both sides to score
Mjondalen vs Lov Ham Bergen (7)
Tromsdalen vs Nybergsund (7)
Sarpsborg vs Alta (6)
Bryne vs Stavanger (7)
Notodden vs Kongsvinger (6)
Polish Ekstraklasa:
Polonia Warsaw vs Zaglebie Lubin (8) 2-0
Lechia Gdansk vs Wisla Krakow (8) 1-2
Portuguese Liga Sagres:
Maritimo vs Sporting Braga (6) 1-1
Olhanense vs Academica de Coimbra (6) 0-0
Vitoria Setubal vs Uniao de Leiria (6) 1-1
Belenenses vs SL Benfica (9) 0-2
Sporting Clube de Lisboa vs Pacos de Ferreira (7) 2-1
Romanian Liga:
Rapid Bucharest vs Vaslui (7) 1-1
Gaz Metan Medias vs Steaua Bucharest (8) 1-2
FC Poli Timisoara vs Astra Ploiesti (8) 2-0
Russian Premier League:
Dinamo Moscow vs Spartak Moscow (7) over 2.5 goals, at least one red card in this game
Spartak Nalchik vs Lokomotiv Moscow (8) 0-2
Zenit St. Petersburg vs Rostov-na-Donu (7) 2-0
Terek Grozny vs Tom Tomsk (5) 1-0
Scottish Premier League:
Hamilton Academicals vs Hibernians (6) 1-2
Serbian Super Liga:
Vojvodina Novi Sad vs Smederevo (9) -1.75 handicap
Hajduk Kula vs BSK Borca (6) 1-0
Cukaricki vs Partizan Belgrade (8) 0-2
Slovakian Corgon Liga:
Artmedia Petrzalka vs Kosice (6) 2-1
DAC Dunajska Streda vs Slovan Bratislava (6) 0-1
Spanish Primera Liga:
Deportivo La Coruna vs Malaga (8) 2-0
Villarreal vs Real Mallorca (8) 2-1
Tenerife vs Osasuna (6) 1-0
Sporting Gijon vs Almeria (7) 2-1
Real Valladolid vs Valencia CF (8) 1-2
Deportivo Xerez vs Athletic Club de Bilbao (8) 1-2
Spanish Segunda Liga:
Girona vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid (6) draw no bet
Real Murcia vs Huesca (6)
Elche vs Salamanca (7)
Real Betis Balompie vs Recreativo de Huelva (6)
Swedish Allsvenskan:
Gefle vs IFK Goteborg (5) 1-1
Hammarby vs Orebro (6) 1-2
Helsingborgs vs Brommapojkarna (8) 2-0
Swedish Superettan:
Syrianska Sodertalje vs Falkenbergs (6) draw no bet
Ljungskile vs Landskrona BoIS (6) draw no bet
Qviding Goteborg vs Mjallby Solvesborg (8)
Vasalunds vs GIF Sundsvall (7)
Swiss Super League:
Aarau vs Luzern (6) 1-2
Bellinzona vs Basel (6) 1-1
Neuchatel Xamax vs Young Boys Bern (8) 0-2
Turkish Super Lig:
Istanbul BB vs Trabzonspor (6) 1-1
Gaziantepspor vs Kasimpasa (7) 1-0
Genclerbirligi vs Eskisehirspor (7) 2-1
Antalyaspor vs Ankaragucu (6) 0-0
Bursaspor vs Fenerbahce (4) 2-1, draw no bet
Uruguayan Primera Division:
Montevideo Wanderers vs Fenix (7) 1-0
Tacuarembo vs Atenas (6) 2-1
Liverpool Montevideo vs Danubio (5) 1-1
Cerro vs Cerrito (7) 2-1
Defensor Sporting vs Club Nacional de Montevideo (6) over 2.5 goals, at least one red card in this game
Venezuelan Primera Division:
Aragua vs Atletico El Vigia (6) 2-1
Yaracuyanos vs Deportivo Italia (7) 0-1
Llaneros de Guanare vs Monagas SC (6) 1-1
Centro Italo vs Mineros de Guayana (5) 0-0
Caracas vs Deportivo Lara (8) 2-0
Trujillanos vs Carabobo (7) 2-0
Estudiantes de Merida vs Real Esppor Club (8) 1-1
Deportivo Tachira vs Zamora (8) 2-1
Welsh Premier League:
Neath Athletic vs Bala Town (7) 1-1
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