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Barcelona’s injury troubles in the final third continued after Robert Lewandowski picked up a hamstring injury while on international duty with Poland. Lewandowski scored in Poland’s 2-0 win over Lithuania on Sunday, leaving them second in Group G of their World Cup qualifying campaign with two games remaining. However, the 37-year-old’s performance, which saw him […]
Cristiano Ronaldo is now the leading goalscorer in the history of World Cup qualifiers. The 40-year-old netted twice as Portugal were held to a 2-2 draw by Hungary in Lisbon on Tuesday. While Portugal’s qualification for next year’s World Cup will have to wait until at least next month to be confirmed, Ronaldo can celebrate […]
Mateo Retegui’s double helped Italy to secure at least a play-off spot for next year’s World Cup as they secured a 3-0 win over Israel. The teams played out an enthralling nine-goal thriller in the reverse fixture, but Italy held out for a not-together-all-convincing win to continue Gennaro Gattuso’s fine start in the dugout. Israel […]
Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw Best Odds: 9/2 Bookmaker: Zetbet Alaves and Valencia will lock horns with each other in La Liga this weekend. The match between Eduardo Coudet’s side and Carlos Corberan’s team will be held at Campo de Fútbol de Mendizorrotza and is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time next […]
Prediction: Real Madrid to win 4-1 Best Odds: 18/1 Bookmaker: Zetbet Getafe and Real Madrid will lock horns with each other in La Liga this weekend. The match between José Bordalás’s side and Xabi Alonso’s team will be held at Estadio Coliseum and is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time on Sunday. Getafe Getafe […]
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to become the all-time top scorer in World Cup qualifiers, but Portugal could not hold on as they drew 2-2 with Hungary. Marco Rossi’s Hungary team manufactured a dream start, and were ahead after eight minutes when Szoboszlai’s pinpoint corner was nodded in at the back post by Attila Szalai. However, […]
England have accomplished their “dream” by securing World Cup qualification, as Thomas Tuchel celebrated a “special moment”. England hammered Latvia 5-0 on Tuesday, extending their winning run in this qualifying cycle to six matches. They have yet to concede a competitive goal under Tuchel. Victory in Riga was enough to send the Three Lions to […]
Verdict: Both teams to score Best Odds: 4/7 Bookmaker: Dachbet With all eyes falling on the Allianz this weekend, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will meet for what is a heavyweight Bundesliga showdown on Saturday evening. Bayern Munich Starting with the hosts, recapturing their Bundesliga crown at a canter last season, Bayern Munich have embarked […]
Prediction: Espanyol to win 3-0 Best Odds: 18/1 Bookmaker: Zetbet Real Oviedo and Espanyol will lock horns with each other in La Liga on Friday. The match between Los Azules and Blanc-i-blaus will be held at Estadio Carlos Tartiere and is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time. Real Oviedo Real Oviedo are a modest […]
Eintracht Frankfurt reportedly face a challenging season off the pitch as top clubs across Europe monitor the form of Nathaniel Brown. Last year, Eintracht paid a reported fee of €3million to sign Brown from FC Nuremberg. The young left-back did very well in his first Bundesliga season, making a total of 33 appearances in all […]
Raphinha has revealed that he was close to leaving Barcelona in 2024 for Saudi Arabia, but was convinced to stay at the club by Hansi Flick. Last summer, the Brazilian felt unwanted in Catalonia and was tempted by a move to Saudi Arabia for life-changing money. However, Flick, who replaced Xavi as Barcelona’s head coach, […]
Verdict: Barcelona win & Both teams to score Best Odds: 6/4 Bookmaker: Olympusbet With Catalonia bragging rights up for grabs on Saturday afternoon, Barcelona will mark their return from October’s international break when they host local foes Girona. Barcelona Starting with the hosts, while Barcelona might have come flying out of the traps when opening […]
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson still believes his side can get the results they need to keep their World Cup hopes alive after beating Armenia 1-0 on Tuesday. Evan Ferguson scored the all-important goal in a nervy win for Ireland at the Aviva Stadium as they capitalised on Tigran Barseghyan’s second-half sending-off, with the […]
Gianluigi Donnarumma remains “certain” that Italy will get to the World Cup after they secured at least a play-off spot with their 3-0 win over Israel on Tuesday. Mateo Retegui scored in each half – with a penalty and a stunning curler into the top corner – to help Italy secure three points, with Gianluca […]
Portugal will not hold back in their bid to secure World Cup qualification as they look to continue their “habit” of reaching the finals, says Vitinha. A win over Hungary in Lisbon on Tuesday, coupled with Armenia failing to beat the Republic of Ireland, would book Portugal’s place in next year’s tournament in the United […]
Didier Deschamps was left frustrated with France’s defending as they let a lead slip in a 2-2 draw with Iceland in World Cup qualifying. Victor Palsson had given Iceland the lead against the run of play, but Christopher Nkunku and Jean-Philippe Mateta scored quickfire second-half goals to turn things around. However, two minutes after the […]
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has likened head coach Hansi Flick to “Gladiator” and says he is thrilled to have him in the dugout. Flick replaced Xavi as Barcelona boss in May 2024 and led the club to a domestic treble in his first season in charge, winning LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa […]
As Spain close in on the national team record of a 29-game unbeaten run, Luis de la Fuente noted how their last defeat, against Scotland, made the team “better and stronger”. Spain have not lost a competitive international match (excluding penalty shootouts) since a 2-0 defeat to Scotland in European Championship qualifying in March 2023. […]
Craig Bellamy questioned the officiating as his side’s 2026 World Cup qualification hopes were dealt a blow as Belgium came from behind to seal a 4-2 victory on Monday, with Wales conceding two penalties from handballs. The hosts took the lead at Cardiff City Stadium inside eight minutes, but Belgium responded through a Kevin De […]
Competition: FA Cup Market: Goal to be scored in both halves Odds: 4/7 @ 1xBet Looking to book their full FA Cup ticket at the second attempt on Tuesday night, Sutton will welcome Farnham to Gander Green Lane. Starting with the hosts, while Sutton might have snatched a dramatic last-gasp equaliser in Surrey over the […]
Competition: EFL Trophy Market: Bradford City win Odds: 4/11 @ Pribet Turning their attention back to EFL Trophy action on Tuesday night, Bradford will welcome Everton’s U21s to Valley Parade. Starting with the hosts, while Bradford might have only made their League One return this season, the Bantams have only continued on a real fairytale. […]
Sweden remain winless in World Cup qualifying, having suffered another shock defeat to Kosovo on Monday. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres both started in Gothenburg, but the hosts struggled to find their finishing touch in the 1-0 defeat. Fisnik Asllani got the all-important goal in the 32nd minute, poking home after Veldin Hodza had failed […]
Verdict: Palmeiras win Best Odds: 2/5 Bookmaker: Dachbet Looking to widen their buffer at the top of the Serie A table late on Wednesday night, Palmeiras will welcome local rivals Bragantino to the Allianz Parque. Palmeiras Starting with the hosts, while Palmeiras might have signed off September with a 1-0 loss away at Bahia, that […]
Dani Olmo has emerged as a major doubt for Barcelona’s Clasico meeting with Real Madrid on October 26 due to injury. Olmo withdrew from Spain’s squad last week with a calf injury, missing the win over Georgia as he returned to Barcelona for tests. The club confirmed on Monday that he had suffered a muscle […]
Wales slipped to a 4-2 defeat to Belgium at Cardiff City Stadium, as their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes took a major blow. Craig Bellamy’s team knew a win on Monday might see them leapfrog Belgium into top spot in Group J, and Joe Rodon gave the hosts the ideal start as he headed home […]
Verdict: Mirassol win Best Odds: 11/10 Bookmaker: Luckster Looking to widen their buffer in the top-four chase, Mirassol will welcome Internacional to Sao Paulo in the early hours of Thursday. Mirassol Starting with the hosts, making a much-welcomed return to winning ways last week as they secured a stellar 2-1 victory at home against Fluminense, […]
Verdict: Turkey win Best Odds: 7/10 Bookmaker: Luckster Knowing that they can take a giant leap towards booking a top-two finish in Group E, Turkey will welcome Georgia to Kocaeli on Tuesday night. Turkey Starting with the hosts, while Turkey might have signed off September with a woeful 6-0 drumming at the hands of reigning […]
Arsenal returned to winning ways in the Women’s Super League with a 1-0 win over Brighton at the Emirates Stadium. A 15th-minute own goal from Marisa Olislagers was enough to hand the Gunners all three points, after an Olivia Smith effort was inadvertently turned in by the defender’s flailing leg, stabbing it beyond the wrong-footed […]
Javier Mascherano paid tribute to the soon-to-be-retired Jordi Alba, labelling the Inter Miami left-back as “one of the best in history”. Alba, who scored in Miami’s 4-0 defeat of Atlanta United on Saturday, will bring the curtain down on his playing career at the end of Miami’s MLS campaign. The former Barcelona and Spain full-back […]
Zinedine Zidane says he will “definitely” return to coaching and wants to coach the France national team. Zidane has not been involved in professional football since leaving Real Madrid at the end of the 2020-21 season. During his time in Madrid, he led the club to three consecutive Champions League victories between 2016 and 2018, […]
Verdict: CRB win Best Odds: 8/13 Bookmaker: Dachbet Knowing that they can move within touching distance of the promotion spots, CRB will welcome Ferroviaria to Alagoas in the early hours of Tuesday. CRB Starting with the hosts, while CRB might have signed off September with an action-packed 4-2 defeat away at Remo, Eduardo Barroca’s men […]
With the World Cup qualifiers coming to a thrilling end, the action rolls onto Monday and what looks set to be a crucial night of action from across the continent. With all eyes falling on Cardiff for what is a blockbuster Group J showdown between Wales and Belgium, we are treated to eight qualifying showdowns […]
Crystal Palace co-owner and chairman Steve Parish revealed the club have had “early conversations” with Oliver Glasner about renewing his contract. Glasner, who joined Palace in February 2024, is out of contract at Selhurst Park at the end of this season. He has had an incredible impact on the Eagles since stepping into the dugout, […]
Competition: World Cup Qualifier Market: Slovakia win Odds: 4/11 @ BetUS Seeking an immediate World Cup qualifying response on Monday night, Slovakia will welcome Luxembourg to Trnava. Starting with the hosts, putting in a downbeat performance on foreign soil over the weekend as they eventually slumped to a 2-0 loss away at Northern Ireland, Slovakia […]
Verdict: Chapecoense win Best Odds: 7/10 Bookmaker: Olympusbet Two sides who find themselves scrapping it out at opposite ends of the Serie B standings, Chapecoense will welcome Botafogo to the Arena Conda late on Tuesday night. Chapecoense Starting with the hosts, while Chapecoense might have only just clung to their Serie B status last season, […]
Competition: World Cup Qualifiers Market: North Macedonia win Odds: 2/5 @ 1xBet Knowing that they can take a giant leap towards booking an iconic top-two finish in Group J, North Macedonia will welcome Kazakhstan to Skopje on Monday night. Starting with the hosts, last seen over the weekend putting in another famous display as they […]
Norway, along with European champions Spain, are one of the best two teams on the continent. That is the view of Israel head coach Ran Ben-Shimon, whose team were torn apart by Erling Haaland and company in a 5-0 World Cup qualifying defeat in Oslo on Saturday. Norway have not played at a major tournament […]
Luis de la Fuente labelled Mikel Oyarzabal as “underrated” and “a very complete player” after his performance in Spain’s 2-0 win against Georgia. The European champions went ahead in their latest World Cup qualifier through Yeremy Pino, before Oyarzabal doubled their lead with a powerful free-kick after Ferran Torres’ missed penalty. The Real Sociedad forward […]
Gennaro Gattuso refused to dwell on the mistakes made by his Italy players after they beat Estonia 3-1. Mateo Retegui missed a penalty before getting on the scoresheet, while Gianluigi Donnarumma’s glaring error allowed Estonia to score a late consolation goal in Tallinn. However, the Azzurri continued their perfect start under Gattuso and have now […]