Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Manchester City

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Wolfsburg vs Real Madrid, 2016 Champions League

Wolfsburg is a city intrinsically linked to Volkswagen. In the 50’s, VW flourished and made Wolfsburg a hotbed for jobs and immigration. Nowadays, VW’s headquarters remain there, and they employ most of the citizens of Wolfsburg. The club’s stadium is named, unsurprisingly, Volkswagen Arena.<br /> <br /> But while most German stadia are known to be packed houses with raucous fans, Wolfsburg is the odd exception. It’s speculated that it’s due to the fact that most locals who don’t work for VW move south and support other clubs. That said, they do pack the house for the big matches, and this will be no exception.<br /> <br /> Okay, end history lesson, onto the football.<br /> <br /> The two biggest surprises of the 2014-15 Bundesliga season were Borussia Dortmund’s months-long lease in the relegation zone, and Wolfsburg’s ascent into second place.<br /> <br /> Kevin de Bruyne and Ricardo Rodríguez ran all over the right and left flanks, respectively, and when de Bruyne left for Manchester City, Wolfsburg’s dynamicism took a hit.<br /> <br /> Call it a hangover, lack of talent, hard luck -- whatever, Wolfsburg’s 2015-16 season has been a disappointment. They sit in eighth place with a paltry plus-two goal difference, and have struggled to find the net the way they did a year ago.<br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" height="490" src="http://cricfree.tv/iframe/streamhd/free3.php" name="iframe_a" scrolling="no" width="620">Your Browser Do not Support Iframe</iframe> <br /> <br /> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" height="490" src="http://cricfree.tv/iframe/sportstvonline/ch1.php" name="iframe_a" scrolling="no" width="620">Your Browser Do not Support Iframe</iframe>

Wolfsburg vs Real Madrid, 2016 Champions League

Wolfsburg is a city intrinsically linked to Volkswagen. In the 50’s, VW flourished and made Wolfsburg a hotbed for jobs and immigration. Nowadays, VW’s headquarters remain there, and they employ most …

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Dinamo Zagreb – Hajduk Split

Rangers have no new injury worries for the visit of Dumbarton on Tuesday night as they look to rubber stamp the Championship title that has been destined for Ibrox for some time.<br /> <br /> The silverware was in their hands until the 94th minute at Starks Park on Saturday when Raith's Harry Panayiotou pounced to postpone the title party for at least another 72 hours.<br /> <br /> The statistics suggest there should not be any hiccup for Mark Warburton's battlers this time round; in their three meetings with the Sons this season the aggregate score is 12-1 in favour of the Light Blues.<br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe width="728" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxdICUR8Fuw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Dinamo Zagreb – Hajduk Split

Rangers have no new injury worries for the visit of Dumbarton on Tuesday night as they look to rubber stamp the Championship title that has been destined for Ibrox for some time. The silverware was in…

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Bayern Munich v Benfica: Preview

Benfica coach Rui Vitoria accepts his side will have to do it the hard way if they are to progress any further in the Champions League, but has warned quarter-final opponents Bayern Munich against writing them off.<br /> <br /> Having reached at least the semi-final stage of the last four editions of the Champions League, winning it in 2013, Bayern are overwhelming favourites to see off the Portuguese league leaders and keep their hopes of a treble alive.<br /> <br /> But while Vitoria is well aware of the task facing his team ahead of Tuesday's first leg in Munich, he insists they are not going to just roll over for the German giants.<br /> <br /> ``Sometimes the only way to neutralise tougher opponents is to recognise their strengths, be aware that it will be a hard match, and understand that to achieve anything you have to go through difficulties and be ready for them,'' he told UEFA.com.<br /> <br /> ``We go into this game knowing our opponents are candidates to win the Champions League, but we won't be backing down.''<br /> <br /> Benfica can be proud of what they have already achieved this season after reaching the last eight for the first time in four years, but they are not looking to stop there and have a first semi-final appearance in 26 years in their sights.<br /> <br /> ``We know we've done something the club have not been able to do recently,'' added the 45-year-old Vitoria.<br /> <br /> ``Any team that makes this stage won't say they don't want to win the competition. We will think about beating Bayern, regardless of how strong they are, but I am also proud to see this team, in a transitional phase, getting so far in the Champions League with such young players.''<br /> <br /> While making the last four would be considered a huge achievement in Lisbon, falling at this stage would be deemed a failure for Pep Guardiola's Bayern.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://cdn.sindonews.net/dyn/620/content/2016/04/05/57/1098324/preview-bayern-muenchen-vs-benfica-dilarang-anggap-remeh-24D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://cdn.sindonews.net/dyn/620/content/2016/04/05/57/1098324/preview-bayern-muenchen-vs-benfica-dilarang-anggap-remeh-24D.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

Bayern Munich v Benfica: Preview

Benfica coach Rui Vitoria accepts his side will have to do it the hard way if they are to progress any further in the Champions League, but has warned quarter-final opponents Bayern Munich against wri…

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Barcelona v Atlético Madrid preview

Gerard Pique says Barcelona do not need to use Saturday's defeat to Real Madrid as a wake-up call ahead of their Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid - a match he expects to be even tougher than the Clasico.<br /> <br /> Barca saw their record-breaking unbeaten run come to an end after going down 2-1 to 10-man Real at the Nou Camp, with Cristiano Ronaldo netting an 85th-minute winner.<br /> <br /> It was a chastening defeat against their biggest rivals but, with a six-point lead in the Primera Division, a Copa del Rey final to look forward to and a crunch Champions League quarterfinal against Atletico to play, defender Pique insists there is no need to blow the result out of proportion.<br /> <br /> The Spain international, who headed Barca into a 56th-minute lead against Real, told a press conference on Monday: "We don't need a wake-up call because we already know how difficult and complicated it is to win every game.<br /> <br /> However, Atletico will have fond memories of their last European clash with Barca, having knocked their Spanish rivals out at the same stage of the competition two years ago.<br /> <br /> That is the only time in the last eight years that Barca have failed to reach the semi-finals, and Pique knows just how tough a nut Diego Simeone's side are to crack.<br /> <br /> He said: "We're not scared, but they are having a great season. It's going to be more difficult than Saturday.<br /> <br /> "They are the second best team in Spain, according to the league standings. But in the end it depends on us, that we have the ball, the support of the fans... If everything comes together, we're unstoppable."<br /> <br /> Barca coach Luis Enrique echoed those thoughts, saying: "Atletico Madrid are a top-level team, that's why they are where they are competing with Barca and Madrid despite not having the financial resources.<br /> <br /> "They are going to make life difficult for us regardless of Saturday's result."<br /> <br /> Holders Barca will be without injured defenders Jeremy Mathieu, Aleix Vidal and Adriano for the match, which could see Lionel Messi reach 500 career goals. The Argentina ace is currently on 499 for club and country.<br /> <br /> Atletico will be determined to ensure that does not happen on Tuesday night and they have been boosted by the return to fitness of key centre-back Diego Godin.<br /> <br /> Godin has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury but was given the all-clear to return on Monday.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.mightytips.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Barcelona-vs-Atletico-Madrid-Prediction-and-Tips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="http://www.mightytips.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Barcelona-vs-Atletico-Madrid-Prediction-and-Tips.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

Barcelona v Atlético Madrid preview

Gerard Pique says Barcelona do not need to use Saturday's defeat to Real Madrid as a wake-up call ahead of their Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid - a match he expects to be even tougher tha…

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Jonkopings – Malmoe

Southampton will be looking to return to winning ways when they make the short trip to south-coast rivals AFC Bournemouth on Tuesday evening.<br /> <br /> A defeat to Chelsea on Saturday ended a run of six games unbeaten for Ronald Koeman’s men, while Fraser Forster’s run without conceding came to an end at 708 minutes.<br /> <br /> Despite the defeat, Saints will be confident of picking up the win having beaten the Cherries 2-0 earlier in the season at St Mary’s thanks to goals from Steven Davis and Graziano Pellè.<br /> <br /> Eddie Howe’s side, who are without a win in their last four games in all competitions, head into the game on the back of a 0-0 draw at Watford.<br /> <br /> The Cherries last tasted success at Vitality Stadium back in mid-January, when they comfortably saw off the challenge of Norwich City – though they have beaten Crystal Palace away from home since then, and knocked Portsmouth out of the Emirates FA Cup.<br /> <br /> The two sides will meet at the home of the Cherries for the first time since March 2011, when Saints came away with all three points thanks to a 3-1 success.<br /> <br /> <br /><iframe scrolling="no" frameborder="0" width="700" height="480" src="http://wizhdsports.com/live/stream19.php"></iframe>

Jonkopings – Malmoe

Southampton will be looking to return to winning ways when they make the short trip to south-coast rivals AFC Bournemouth on Tuesday evening. A defeat to Chelsea on Saturday ended a run of six games u…

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Goeteborg – Hacken

Larsson's corner was powerfully headed towards goal by Coates early in the second half but Yohan Cabaye was well placed to clear from the goal-line.<br /> Cabaye responded at the other end by swerving in a threatening long-range shot that Pantilimon pushed away, before a dipping left-footed shot from substitute Sako went just wide.<br /> Sunderland brought on Jeremain Lens and Duncan Watmore in an attempt to find an attacking spark, while Patrick Bamford came on for Palace after Sako lasted only 23 second-half minutes before having to come off through injury.<br /> Lens had a left-footed effort saved by Hennessey after the lively Watmore had created an opening and Wilfried Zaha shot narrowly wide as the game increasingly looked like it was heading towards a draw.<br /> But after Bolasie gave away possession, one throughball from Billy Jones caused a mix-up between Dann and Hennessey, allowing Defoe to steal in and tap home what proved to be the winner.<br /> Pantilimon did well to save from Cabaye to preserve three vital points for the visitors, whose victory was soured slightly when goalscorer Defoe had to limp off in the closing moments.<br /> Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew: "We overdid it a little bit in certain areas. We should have been more clean and clinical in the final third and we would have created more chances. They asked us questions we needed to answer if we are going to go forward and evolve into a different type of team. We struggled - it just didn't happen.<br /> "I just didn't think we hurt them enough and we couldn't get in behind. The longer it went on the more belief Sunderland got."<br /> Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce: "It is a massive result for us and it is no coincidence that zero goals against has got us a victory. Our two clean sheets of this season have got us six points, so it is the way to go and really always has been the way to go when you play the game of football.<br /> "We frustrated the crowd and frustrated Crystal Palace and then we come out with a fantastic three points and a great victory for us - our first away win of the season."<br /> <br /> <iframe scrolling="no" frameborder="0" width="700" height="480" src="http://wizhdsports.com/live/stream27.php"></iframe> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.betportal.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Crystal-Palace-vs-Sunderland.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="http://www.betportal.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Crystal-Palace-vs-Sunderland.png" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

Goeteborg – Hacken

Larsson's corner was powerfully headed towards goal by Coates early in the second half but Yohan Cabaye was well placed to clear from the goal-line. Cabaye responded at the other end by swerving in a …

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Leicester v West Brom preview

As Norwich showed on Saturday, every game will be a hard game for Leicester from now until the end of the season. If you watched West Brom for the first 20 minutes of their match with Palace on Saturday, you'd think they could be a real match for Leicester - but then you watch the last 20 minutes and it's a different story. You know Tony Pulis will set West Brom up well and they will put 10 men behind the ball and they will be phenomenal at set plays. They could upset Leicester, but I'm going to back the league leaders to get a hard-fought and very important three points. The gap between the two sides in the table could show in the end.<br /> <br /> <br /> Opta stats<br /> <br /> West Bromwich Albion's win at Everton on their last away trip ended a run of seven games on the road without a victory (D3 L4).<br /> <br /> Seven of the last eight meetings between these two sides in all competitions have ended as away wins.<br /> <br /> The Baggies are unbeaten in their last six away trips to Leicester (W5 D1 L0).<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://e1.365dm.com/16/02/16-9/20/leicester-celebrate-king-power-stadium-premier-league_3422690.jpg?20160227174651" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://e1.365dm.com/16/02/16-9/20/leicester-celebrate-king-power-stadium-premier-league_3422690.jpg?20160227174651" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

Leicester v West Brom preview

As Norwich showed on Saturday, every game will be a hard game for Leicester from now until the end of the season. If you watched West Brom for the first 20 minutes of their match with Palace on Saturd…

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Aston Villa v Everton Match Report

MATCH FACTS<br /> <br /> Head-to-head<br /> <br /> Villa's only win in the 10 most recent meetings was a 3-2 home victory in May last season.<br /> This will be the 220th competitive game between Aston Villa and Everton, and the 202nd in the top flight. Everton lead by 81 wins to Villa's 80 in all competitions.<br /> Aston Villa<br /> <br /> They have the worst home record in the division, earning just 10 points from 13 games.<br /> Villa suffered their joint-heaviest home defeat since 1935 by losing 6-0 to Liverpool in their most recent game at Villa Park. They have only won 19 of their past 83 league games at home since December 2011.<br /> Aston Villa's tally of 16 points is the joint-fourth lowest by a side after 27 games of a Premier League season.<br /> Remi Garde's side are the division's lowest scorers with 21 goals, including just six in the first half of matches.<br /> Gabriel Agbonlahor has scored seven Premier League goals against Everton, more than against any other opponent.<br /> Everton<br /> <br /> Roberto Martinez's side have only won three of their past 13 league matches (W3, D6, L4).<br /> They are on a seven-match unbeaten run in Premier League away fixtures - although five of those were draws.<br /> Their only away defeat all season came at Arsenal in October.<br /> Everton are the division's fourth-highest scorers with 46 goals in 26 matches.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/FE56/production/_88501156_gettyimages-498159598.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/FE56/production/_88501156_gettyimages-498159598.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

Aston Villa v Everton Match Report

MATCH FACTS Head-to-head Villa's only win in the 10 most recent meetings was a 3-2 home victory in May last season. This will be the 220th competitive game between Aston Villa and Everton, and the 202…

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Chelsea v Norwich Match Report

Since beating Aston Villa 2-0 on 17 October, Chelsea had been defeated by West Ham, Liverpool and Stoke City to leave them 16th in the Barclays Premier League. But Costa halted his own goalless run by scoring for the first time since the win over Villa to lift Chelsea's spirits at Stamford Bridge.<br /> Both teams had chances to go in front during an open first half, with each having an appeal for a penalty turned down by referee Craig Pawson. It looked destined to be another frustrating day for Chelsea until Costa capitalised on some quick thinking from Cesc Fabregas to send his side in front after 64 minutes.<br /> <br /> The result sees Chelsea climb above Norwich into 15th and manager Jose Mourinho will hope it marks the beginning of an upturn in form.<br /> Mourinho handed Brazilian forward Kenedy a first Barclays Premier League start as both managers made three changes and it was Chelsea who had the better of the early chances as Fabregas scooped over from close range before John Terry diverted just wide from a corner.<br /> Nathan Redmond produced the first shot on target when he drew a save from Asmir Begovic with a powerful drive from a narrow angle, while Willian tested John Ruddy at the other end following a threatening run from Eden Hazard.<br /> <br /> Redmond was deployed in an unfamiliar central attacking role and was integral to a move that ended with Dieumerci Mbokani lifting a shot over the crossbar from the edge of the box after 20 minutes.<br /> Costa failed to keep his effort down after a slick passing move from the hosts before both teams had penalty appeals turned down as Willian went down under the challenge of Jonny Howson in the box and then brought down Robbie Brady inside his own area moments later.<br /> Chelsea found themselves under pressure in the closing stages of the first half but Ruddy had to be alert to deflect a Costa strike wide following a swift counter-attack.<br /> Kurt Zouma volleyed over from a corner early in the second period before Fabregas forced Ruddy into a diving save with a low drive.<br /> <br /> Chelsea's persistence paid off when Fabregas' quickly taken free-kick over the top of the Norwich defence found Costa, who kept his cool to curl a shot around Ruddy.<br /> Zouma could have double the advantage when he headed against the crossbar from a free-kick soon after, while a fierce Brady strike was touched wide by Begovic.<br /> Ruddy kept out Nemanja Matic in the closing stages as Chelsea claimed an important victory to take their Barclays Premier League points tally to 14 for the season, leapfrogging Norwich in the process.<br /> Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho: “Me and the fans didn't deserve to have our heart in our hands in the last four minutes. It is the pressure of the bad results, that is normal, but they coped well. The only thing we didn't do was score more from the chances we had. We should have scored at least two and breathe easier but it is difficult for us to score goals and to keep a clean sheet against a team who plays defensively."<br /> <br /> Norwich City manager Alex Neil: "I am disappointed. I thought our players worked really hard, I felt we gave Chelsea very little and we worked really hard. We put some fresh legs on as the game went on, and tried to create problems. Arguably we could have done more but I am happy with my players. We've done it at Liverpool, at Manchester City and here - gone to the so-called bigger clubs and put on a show. It is just disappointing we had that one lapse of concentration."<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/03506/diego_3506696b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="199" src="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/03506/diego_3506696b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

Chelsea v Norwich Match Report

Since beating Aston Villa 2-0 on 17 October, Chelsea had been defeated by West Ham, Liverpool and Stoke City to leave them 16th in the Barclays Premier League. But Costa halted his own goalless run by…

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Juventus vs. Inter Milan match preview

BAD NEWS<br /> <br /> Juventus has a one-point lead atop the Serie A table. I know that's not really a bad thing, but the room for any kind of error really isn't there right now.<br /> <br /> WHAT TO WATCH FOR<br /> <br /> I mean, the whole reason why Allegri switched back to a four-man backline the last few weeks was because of Chiellini's absence. Allegri was reluctant to throw Daniele Rugani into the starting lineup to keep the 3-5-2 intact, which made some sense seeing as the second-year Juve manager would have been left with no senior squad center back left on the bench. But with Chiellini now healthy and training again, the ability for Allegri to start all three fixtures in Juve's BBC defense is there again. That's the easy part of it to figure out. And the hope is that unlike last time Chiellini returned from injury, we won't be hearing just a day or two later about him re-injuring himself. That sure would be nice, wouldn't it? If there's a time for Juve to not lose one of its best players, I feel safe in saying the next month or two would fit into that category.<br /> <br /> 2. How Juventus' midfield copes without Claudio Marchisio.<br /> <br /> Or, in other words: Can Hernanes replicate his 45-minute cameo against Bayern Munich?<br /> <br /> Short answer: I sure as hell hope so.<br /> <br /> The good thing is that by this time next week, Marchisio should be back in the squad and healthy to play against Atalanta. That's if the timetable goes according to plan and the seven days in which Marchisio will be out is just that. But, for at least the next game or two, it's expected that Hernanes will be facing his former team and playing in Marchisio's spot in the center of Juventus' midfield. If he plays like the player we saw against Bayern where he had arguably his best game in a Juventus jersey, then there's really nothing to worry about. If it's the Hernanes we've seen for most of his short time with Juve, well ... yeah. I don't want it to be the Hernanes we saw for the first five months of the season, and neither should you.<br /> <br /> <iframe src="http://www.ibrodtv.net/embed.php?chan=tv41&width=640&height=450" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="450" width="640"></iframe> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/9J180YQHe8IasO8ZjBkvF7CsKQA=/0x270:2287x1795/709x473/filters:format(webp)/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/48945039/GettyImages-493258272.0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/9J180YQHe8IasO8ZjBkvF7CsKQA=/0x270:2287x1795/709x473/filters:format(webp)/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/48945039/GettyImages-493258272.0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

Juventus vs. Inter Milan match preview

BAD NEWS Juventus has a one-point lead atop the Serie A table. I know that's not really a bad thing, but the room for any kind of error really isn't there right now. WHAT TO WATCH FOR I mean, the whol…

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Barcelona vs Sevilla, 2016 La Liga

TEAM NEWS<br /> <br /> BARCELONA<br /> <br /> The headline news coming out of training this morning was that Rafinha Alcantara took part in a small amount of work with the group for the first time since suffering a knee injury that could have kept him out for the rest of the season. It’s only the first step really in working with the ball, but he has to start somewhere and it’s good to know that his recovery is coming along well – and ahead of schedule.<br /> <br /> Typically, this is the type of match that we would see the strongest line-up – Sevilla are an excellent side after all – but with the Arsenal match taking a lot out of the team in midweek, I think we’ll see a couple of changes<br /> <br /> In defense, I suspect that Aleix Vidal may get the start against his former club as Enrique could make just one change to the backline that held firm and kept a valuable clean sheet against Arsenal on Tuesday. That would mean successive starts for Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba and Javier Mascherano – who is perhaps the only other question mark if Enrique wishes to continue his rotation with Jeremy Mathieu.<br /> <br /> <br /> SEVILLA<br /> <br /> I touched on it earlier, but to recap the biggest piece of Sevilla team news, Ever Banega is suspended. He's arguably their best player as well, or at least one of their most influential, so that's good news for the Blaugrana. Factor in their away form and well, it's not looking all too promising for them tomorrow.<br /> <br /> Then again, Sevilla have easily been our toughest opponent this season. Atletico have been tough, but beatable. Real... well you know, lol. Arsenal gave us one heck of a game but we did win and win relatively handily by the end of the night. Sevilla on the other hand have averaged 3 goals per game against us this season, by forcing us to extra time in the UEFA Super Cup and then easily beating us at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.<br /> <br /> So I'm not prepared to write them off just yet.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe src="http://www.ibrodtv.net/embed.php?chan=tv22&width=640&height=450" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="450" width="640"></iframe> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/zm-FsEVW2eTO0BvDtiZkYdEkS6M=/0x0:3000x2000/709x473/filters:format(webp)/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/48952631/GettyImages-491398510.0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/zm-FsEVW2eTO0BvDtiZkYdEkS6M=/0x0:3000x2000/709x473/filters:format(webp)/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/48952631/GettyImages-491398510.0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

Barcelona vs Sevilla, 2016 La Liga

TEAM NEWS BARCELONA The headline news coming out of training this morning was that Rafinha Alcantara took part in a small amount of work with the group for the first time since suffering a knee injury…

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Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim Match preview

BVB are hot favourites to continue their fine recent form against the visitors but their coach has other ideas<br /> <br /> Hoffenheim boss Julian Nagelsmann insists his team are not going to Borussia Dortmund just to make up the numbers on Sunday.<br /> <br /> The Bundesliga strugglers, led by their 28-year-old head coach, won for only the third time in the league this season when they beat Mainz 3-2 last week and moved to within two points of Werder Bremen in the relegation play-off spot.<br /> <br /> But Hoffenheim are up against a Dortmund team in magnificent form. Thomas Tuchel's men have won 13 of their last 14 home Bundesliga matches, drawing the other - their longest unbeaten run at home for just over four years.<br /> <br /> Dortmund also have the league's best defensive record in 2016 having conceded just once in five games. They have kept four Bundesliga clean sheets on the bounce for the first time since 2009 and another this weekend would equal their club record.<br /> <br /> <br /><iframe scrolling="no" allowtransparency="no" src="http://live9.net/live65.html" frameborder="0" height="440" width="640"></iframe>

Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim Match preview

BVB are hot favourites to continue their fine recent form against the visitors but their coach has other ideas Hoffenheim boss Julian Nagelsmann insists his team are not going to Borussia Dortmund jus…

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Suwon – Melbourne Victory

Preview<br /> <br /> Two very young teams meet each other in the second round of Eredivisie on Sunday, where unlike the final outcome only goals look certain.<br /> <br /> After a very decent summer preparing period, when they achieved four victories in six friendlies, Utrecht suffered a 2-3 defeat in Rotterdam within the first round. To make matter worse, they suffered the defeat in spite of having a man more on the field almost the whole second halftime. Feyenoord scored two goals without excluded defender Karsdorp, while Utrecht only managed to score second goal from penalty spot in the sixth minute of the injury time, and Haller was scorer of both goals. In spite of the defeat, they were equal in all other segments of the game. Defender Ramon Leeuwin and centre forward Ruud Boymans are sidelined due to injuries.<br /> <br /> Probable starting line-up of FC Utrecht (3-5-2): Ruiter – Letschert, van der Maarel, Kum –Klaiber, Ramselaar, Janssen, Ayoub, Nganioni – Barazite, Haller<br /> <br /> Unlike their host in the upcoming round, Heerenveen achieved a 3-1 victory over Graafschap at home, which was their sixth victory since the last season ended. Other five victories were achieved in friendlies within preparing period, and most of the opponents were from Netherlands. Their last test ended in a 0-1 defeat against Mallorca, which was the second game in which did not score a single one goal since May 25, when they was defeated with a 0-1 by Feyenoord. In the last season they were quite successful as guests, being unbeaten in 11 of 17 visits, with 20 goals scored and 25 received.  Defenders Joost van Aken and Doke Schmidt are out due to injuries.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><iframe frameborder="0" width="600" height="478" src="//www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x42fegn?syndication=124974" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>

Suwon – Melbourne Victory

Preview Two very young teams meet each other in the second round of Eredivisie on Sunday, where unlike the final outcome only goals look certain. After a very decent summer preparing period, when they…

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Liverpool vs. Man City preview

The Reds warmed up for this weekend’s huge game with a slightly nervy 1-0 win over FC Augsburg on Thursday evening.<br /> <br /> It means Jurgen Klopp‘s side are through to the last 16 of the Europa League, which was imperative given their struggles in the Premier League.<br /> <br /> Sunday’s showdown really is impossible to predict, with both Liverpool and City capable of brilliance and incompetence in equal measure.<br /> <br /> The first goal is likely to be crucial, and it could simply be a case of which star players turn up and which ones go missing.<br /> <br /> Klopp may well field the same starting lineup that featured against Augsburg, with Lucas Leiva performing admirably in a centre-back role. Kolo Toure replacing him is surely the only potential alteration.<br /> <br /> Clinching a first trophy in four years would be enormous for everyone associated with Liverpool Football Club, and it promises to be a tense afternoon at Wembley.<br /> <br /> <iframe src="http://www.ibrodtv.net/embed.php?chan=tv21&width=640&height=450" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="450" width="640"></iframe> <br /> <br /><br /> <iframe width="724" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DBtpoYlIdg8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <br /><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.thisisanfield.com/wp-content/uploads/P160225-023-Liverpool_Augsburg-556x456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="http://www.thisisanfield.com/wp-content/uploads/P160225-023-Liverpool_Augsburg-556x456.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

Liverpool vs. Man City preview

The Reds warmed up for this weekend’s huge game with a slightly nervy 1-0 win over FC Augsburg on Thursday evening. It means Jurgen Klopp‘s side are through to the last 16 of the Europa League, which …

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Tottenham Hotspur v Swansea City: match preview

Francesco Guidolin has been under the weather during the week and it is tempting, although incorrect, to link the Swansea City manager’s queasiness to this fixture. Tottenham slipped up last weekend in the FA Cup against Crystal Palace but they are in a rare grove while Swansea have found goals hard to come by and they remain perched above the relegation places. Under Guidolin, they have stabilised but title-chasing Tottenham are determined to make no mistakes. David Hytner<br /> <br /> Kick-off Sunday 2.05pm<br /> <br /> Venue White Hart Lane<br /> <br /> Last season Tottenham 3 Swansea City 2<br /> <br /> Referee M Jones<br /> <iframe scrolling="no" allowtransparency="no" src="http://live9.net/live37.html" frameborder="0" height="440" width="640"></iframe> <br /> <br /> <iframe width="724" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8WQHqPpRMso" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/0663531e41e4771d9e1139cf971354ffb355341b/0_0_844_934/master/844.jpg?w=620&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=705bf80a3c3b786dad1819aeb930e6c7" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/0663531e41e4771d9e1139cf971354ffb355341b/0_0_844_934/master/844.jpg?w=620&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=705bf80a3c3b786dad1819aeb930e6c7" width="289" /></a></div> <br />

Tottenham Hotspur v Swansea City: match preview

Francesco Guidolin has been under the weather during the week and it is tempting, although incorrect, to link the Swansea City manager’s queasiness to this fixture. Tottenham slipped up last weekend i…

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Manchester United v Arsenal: match preview

Manchester United have the chance to win three consecutive games for the first time since November by beating Arsenal. The feat would mark an excellent seven days for Louis van Gaal. Arsène Wenger’s side have lost and drawn their past two matches but neither of these were in the league, and given Arsenal are two points behind Leicester City after beating them before the FA Cup round, victory is necessary to continue their push for title glory. Jamie Jackson<br /> <br /> Kick-off Sunday 2.05pm<br /> <br /> Venue Old Trafford<br /> <br /> Last season Man Utd 1 Arsenal 1<br /> <br /> Live Sky Sports 1<br /> <br /> Referee C Pawson<br /> <br /> <br /> <b>Manchester Utd</b><br /> <br /> Subs from Romero, Poole, A Pereira, Herrera, Weir, Valencia, Rojo, Januzaj, Love, Martial, C Pereira, Smalling<br /> <br /> Doubtful Martial (hamstring), Smalling (match fitness)<br /> <br /> Injured Bortwick-Jackson, Jones (both knock), Valencia (ankle, all 2 Mar), Fellaini (hamstring, Apr), Rooney (knee, Apr), Schweinsteiger (knee, Apr), Shaw (leg, May), Darmian (shoulder), Keane (pelvis), Young (groin, all unknown)<br /> <br /> Suspended None<br /> <br /> Form DWLWDL<br /> <br /> Discipline Y45 R0<br /> <br /> <br /> Leading scorers Martial, Rooney 7<br /> <br /> <b>Arsenal</b><br /> <br /> Subs from Ospina, Macey, Chambers, Gibbs, Gabriel, Flamini, Arteta, Elneny, Reine-Adelaide, Campbell, Iwobi, Walcott<br /> <br /> Doubtful None<br /> <br /> Injured Wilshere (leg, 19 Mar), Cazorla, (knee, Apr), Oxlade-Chamberlain (knee, Apr), Rosicky (thigh, May)<br /> <br /> Suspended None<br /> <br /> Form DDLDWW<br /> <br /> Discipline Y28 R3<br /> <br /> Leading scorer Giroud 12<br /> <br /> <iframe width="730" height="520" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DBtpoYlIdg8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <br /> <br /> <iframe width="700" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TIrrqdvJb7A" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/a898c3757048f3d38cc957518aa0acc65dd1e224/0_0_844_931/master/844.jpg?w=620&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=bcf83332b26226c79b0ef3c5a6309c13" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/a898c3757048f3d38cc957518aa0acc65dd1e224/0_0_844_931/master/844.jpg?w=620&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=bcf83332b26226c79b0ef3c5a6309c13" width="290" /></a></div> <br />

Manchester United v Arsenal: match preview

Manchester United have the chance to win three consecutive games for the first time since November by beating Arsenal. The feat would mark an excellent seven days for Louis van Gaal. Arsène Wenger’s s…

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Gamba Osaka – Shanghai East Asia

<div class="PreviewText"> <h2 class="PreviewText"> </h2> It’s another pick from the Swedish Superettan tonight as I turn my attention to Jonkopings as they take on Ostersunds on Wednesday night with both teams looking for points to move them out of the bottom half of the division.<br /> <br /> Despite their current league position of 13th place which places them in one of the relegation play-off spots right now, Jonkopings’ form has improved in recent matches with an unbeaten run of their last three games; 1-1 draw at Varbergs was then followed up with a fantastic 4-1 home win over fourth placed Degerfors and they then stole a point at mid-table Angelholm at the weekend in a 2-2 draw.<br /> <br /> They now return to their Stadsparksvallen ground where they have an overall home record this season of 4-2-4 17/15, but the positive aspect here is that they haven’t lost against mid-to-lower table opposition so far on home turf. Jonkopings are also capable of scoring goals with leading goalscorer Thelin (7 goals) and midfielder Gojani (3 goals) providing the bulk of their goals so far.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe scrolling="no" frameborder="0" width="700" height="480" src="http://www.funhdtv.com/p/german3.html"></iframe> </div>

Gamba Osaka – Shanghai East Asia

It’s another pick from the Swedish Superettan tonight as I turn my attention to Jonkopings as they take on Ostersunds on Wednesday night with both teams looking for points to move them out of the bot…

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VfL Wolfsburg v Bayern Munich: Preview

Wolfsburg-Trainer Dieter Hecking, sagt er nicht vergessen hat, was das letzte Mal seine Seite konfrontiert Bayern München passiert ist, obwohl er dort hofft, wird sich nicht wiederholen, wenn die Seiten wieder treffen an diesem Samstag.<br /> <br /> Nachdem er 1-0 in der Allianz Arena, sprang Robert Lewandowski von der Bank vor ihm in der Bundesliga fünf Tore schneller als jeder ein Tor Bayern zu einem 6-1 Sieg zu verhelfen.<br /> <br /> Was sah aus wie es Bayern die erste Niederlage der Saison sein könnte, wurde ihr größter Sieg, und Hecking weiß, dass seine Seite wird gegen ihn noch einmal an diesem Wochenende.<br /> <br /> `` Das war einzigartig, glaube ich, '' sagte er auf einer Pressekonferenz. `` Es war Robert Lewandowski feinste Stunde, und ich habe es nicht vergessen.<br /> <br /> `` Zusammen mit Barcelona und Real Madrid, ist dies wahrscheinlich die beste Mannschaft Bayern je hatte, und wir scheinen immer sie zu motivieren, ihr Bestes gegen uns zu führen.<br /> <br /> `` Wir werden alles tun, können wir unsere letzten Lauf von Niederlagen gegen sie Ende zu gewährleisten. ''<br /> <br /> Hecking war nicht unbedingt gefördert, nachdem die Bayern 2-2 Unentschieden gegen Juventus in der Champions League am Dienstag erleben.<br /> <br /> `` Ich die erste Stunde in Turin denken war einige der besten Bayern gespielt haben, '' sagte er. `` Nur ihre ersten Hälfte im Pokalspiel gegen uns war besser. ''<br /> <br /> Während viel hat der FC Bayern Verletzungsprobleme in der letzten Zeit, vor allem in der Verteidigung gemacht worden ist, sind Wolfsburg in keiner besseren Form mit nicht weniger als 12 Spieler setzen an diesem Wochenende verpassen.<br /> <br /> Eine Grippe-Virus macht die Beteiligung von Bruno Henrique, Nicklas Bendtner und Koen Casteels unwahrscheinlich, und mit Diego Benaglio aus mit einer Rippe Problem, das zu dritter Torhüter Max Grün stehen sich zum ersten Mal in dieser Saison führen könnte.<br /> <br /> `` Es ist eine schlechte Situation in Bezug auf Personal, '' zugelassen Hecking, nachdem er sich mit der Grippe außer Gefecht Mittwoch zu verbringen.<br /> <br /> Bayern kam durch ihre Champions League Zusammenstoß mit Juventus ungeschoren mit Trainer Pep Guardiola der Lage, auch Medhi Benatia zurück in seine Seite begrüßen zu dürfen.<br /> <br /> Die marokkanische ist ein Kandidat in der Mitte der Verteidigung am Samstag mit Joshua Kimmich kämpft in seinem letzten Spiel als Notfall Innenverteidiger gegen Juve zu starten, während Franck Ribery nach kommen als Ersatz in Turin auch in der Linie für eine Rückkehr ist.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.dw.com/image/0,,18730984_303,00.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://www.dw.com/image/0,,18730984_303,00.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

VfL Wolfsburg v Bayern Munich: Preview

Wolfsburg-Trainer Dieter Hecking, sagt er nicht vergessen hat, was das letzte Mal seine Seite konfrontiert Bayern München passiert ist, obwohl er dort hofft, wird sich nicht wiederholen, wenn die Seit…

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Swiss Super League

<br /> Chances For Over 2.5 in the Game FK Austria Wien vs. Sturm Graz<br /> In the last 17 games FK Austria Wien played 10 games Over 2.5.<br /> FK Austria Wien have an Goal difference from 6:5 in the last 6 games as Home Team or Guest Team.<br /> <br /> In the last 17 games Sturm Graz played 7 games Over 2.5.<br /> Sturm Graz have an Goal difference from 3:2 in the last 6 games as Home Team or Guest Team.<br /> <br /> There is a 100% chance that FK Austria Wien and Sturm Graz scores overall Over 2.5<br /> <br /> 1 X 2 Chances for the Game FK Austria Wien vs. Sturm Graz<br /> FK Austria Wien 6-3-1<br /> In last 10 games FK Austria Wien won 6 games, lost 1 games and played 3 games draw<br /> <br /> Sturm Graz 6-2-2<br /> In last 10 games Sturm Graz won 6 games, lost 2 games and played 2 games draw.<br /> <br /> FK Austria Wien - Sturm Graz (40-25-35)<br /> In this game the chance that FK Austria Wien wins is 40%, the chance for a draw is 25% and the chance for Sturm Graz to win this game is 35%.<br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" height="490" src="http://cricfree.tv/update/live9/stream13.php" name="iframe_a" scrolling="no" width="620">Your Browser Do not Support Iframe</iframe> <br /> <br /> <iframe width="600" height="400" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" src="http://www.newsko.co.uk/embed3.php?channel=last99&vw=600&vh=400&domain=www.newsko.co.uk"></iframe> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://pic.win007.com/Files/goaloo/GetPic/062f6c83-7c15-4a83-bea6-257ea14c29fa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://pic.win007.com/Files/goaloo/GetPic/062f6c83-7c15-4a83-bea6-257ea14c29fa.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

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Chances For Over 2.5 in the Game FK Austria Wien vs. Sturm Graz In the last 17 games FK Austria Wien played 10 games Over 2.5. FK Austria Wien have an Goal difference from 6:5 in the last 6 games as …

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German 2 Bundesliga

Speaking ahead of the match, Rangers boss Mark Warburton said: "There's still 11 games to go there's a lot of points to play for still.<br /> <br /> "A lot of difficult matches home and away to play and all we can focus on is our next game and that won't change."<br /> <br /> St Mirren welcome back defender Keith Watson and teenager Stevie Mallan following recent suspensions.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Jason Naismith, Jim Goodwin and Alan Gow are all pushing for starting places after recovering from injuries.<br /> <br /> Buddies manager Alex Rae said: "We responded well to our defeat by Queen of the South a couple of weeks ago by defeating Dumbarton last Saturday to make it three wins from our last four games.<br /> <br /> "We know that we face a tough task against Rangers and we will go there and look to do ourselves justice, however Morton's success over Hibs in midweek has reminded everyone that unexpected results can happen in football."<br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe scrolling="no" frameborder="0" width="700" height="480" src="http://wizhdsports.com/live/stream18.php"></iframe> <br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe scrolling="no" frameborder="0" width="700" height="480" src="http://wizhdsports.com/live/stream16.php"></iframe> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://e0.365dm.com/16/02/16-9/20/lewis-morgan-st-mirren-martyn-waghorn-rangers-morgan-tackles-waghorn_3422081.jpg?20160226153412" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://e0.365dm.com/16/02/16-9/20/lewis-morgan-st-mirren-martyn-waghorn-rangers-morgan-tackles-waghorn_3422081.jpg?20160226153412" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

German 2 Bundesliga

Speaking ahead of the match, Rangers boss Mark Warburton said: "There's still 11 games to go there's a lot of points to play for still. "A lot of difficult matches home and away to play and all we can…

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Olympiacos – Veria

Pep Guardiola's side will be expected to make light work of progressing to the second round when they travel to the Preussen-Stadion this weekend.<br /> Preussen have won just one of their four games in the third tier so far this season, but will be relishing the opportunity to pit their wits against the Bundesliga champions in an eagerly-awaited first-round tie.<br /> It would be no surprise to see Guardiola ring the changes from the 2-0 DFL-Supercup defeat to Dortmund on Wednesday for a clash that comes just five days before the Bavarian giants commence their Bundesliga campaign against Wolfsburg at the Allianz Arena.<br /> Dortmund also face 3. Liga opponents in the form of Stuttgarter Kickers - setting out on their their quest to regain the trophy they won in 2012.<br /> The Kickers have won their first two home matches in the league this season, but Jurgen Klopp's side will be a different proposition altogether at Waldau-Stadion.<br /> Schalke face a trip to Dynamo Dresden, who are joint-top of the table after winning three of their first four 3. Liga games following their relegation last season, in one of four first-round fixtures to be played on Monday.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe scrolling="no" frameborder="0" width="700" height="480" src="http://sportstream365.com/viewer/frame?game=68478689&header=1&autoplay=1&width=700&height=480"></iframe>

Olympiacos – Veria

Pep Guardiola's side will be expected to make light work of progressing to the second round when they travel to the Preussen-Stadion this weekend. Preussen have won just one of their four games in the…

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Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid: Preview

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is remaining focused on Saturday's crucial Primera Division derby against Atletico at the Santiago Bernebeu as his coaching ability continues to be questioned.<br /> <br /> Zidane saw his side effectively relinquish any remaining hopes of catching title-rivals Barcelona after last Sunday's draw at Malaga left them nine points off the lead.<br /> <br /> And he is well aware his own credentials are still being questioned after he was parachuted into the top job earlier this season following the departure of Rafael Benitez.<br /> <br /> Zidane told a press conference: ``I hear a lot of people doubting my abilities as a coach but everybody can think freely - I just concentrate on my own work.<br /> <br /> ``We are playing against a great team that has got a great coach who is very important for his team. They are a very competitive side, and I have to find the key to win.''<br /> <br /> Zidane's hopes have been dealt a blow by the absence of Marcelo due to a thigh strain. Gareth Bale and Pepe remain on the sidelines but Karim Benzema is back after missing the Malaga draw.<br /> <br /> Zidane added: ``It's a special game - it's a derby. I'm going to focus my players on what they have to do, which is to give their all. I want to see a good game of football and I'm sure we will have that.''<br /> <br /> Atletico also saw their title hopes hit by last weekend's goalless draw against Villarreal - which they followed by drawing another blank in their midweek Champions League trip to PSV Eindhoven.<br /> <br /> But if Diego Simeone's men face an equally impossible task of catching runaway leaders Barcelona, Simeone could at least seek solace in staying one point ahead of their city rivals.<br /> <br /> Simeone said: ``They are tough rivals and we will have to work hard defensively to endure their attacking qualities.''<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.realmadridnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/atletico-real-madrid-match-preview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="167" src="http://www.realmadridnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/atletico-real-madrid-match-preview.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid: Preview

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is remaining focused on Saturday's crucial Primera Division derby against Atletico at the Santiago Bernebeu as his coaching ability continues to be questioned. Zidane…

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Fulham vs Middlesbrough FC preview

The race to the Premier League takes centre stage again this weekend as Middlesbrough FC look to prove they have turned the corner and have recovered from their mid-season wobble.<br /> <br /> Aitor Karanka's side ended their five-game winless run with a commanding victory over Cardiff City on Tuesday, and now Boro must prove that they can cope with the heat of another promotion battle.<br /> <br /> As a result of that shaky run, Hull City and Burnley have both leapfrogged Boro into the automatic promotion spots, albeit having both played more matches.<br /> <br /> That means everything remains in Boro's hands, but the Teessiders head to Craven Cottage knowing only a victory will settle the mounting anxiety in the North-east.<br /> <br /> Last season, Boro saw their top two hopes extinguished after a last-gasp 4-3 defeat at Fulham, but this time around, Craven Cottage could be the place where Karanka's men reignite their automatic promotion push.<br /> <br /> It's the Championship's joint-top scorers against the Football League's tightest defence in west London. Who will come out on top? Here's our match preview ahead of Saturday's 3pm kick-off.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://i2.gazettelive.co.uk/incoming/article10954036.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/fulhamborolineupsJPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="202" src="http://i2.gazettelive.co.uk/incoming/article10954036.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/fulhamborolineupsJPG.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

Fulham vs Middlesbrough FC preview

The race to the Premier League takes centre stage again this weekend as Middlesbrough FC look to prove they have turned the corner and have recovered from their mid-season wobble. Aitor Karanka's side…

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Leicester City v Norwich City: match preview

Leicester City return to action refreshed after their late defeat at the hands of Arsenal and Claudio Ranieri will relish the prospect of hosting Norwich. Alex Neil’s side have conceded 18 and taken just one point from their past six games. Expecting victory should always be avoided but Ranieri can be sure Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy have the quality to maintain Leicester’s two-point advantage at the top. Graham Searles<br /> <br /> Kick-off Saturday 3pm<br /> <br /> Venue King Power Stadium<br /> <br /> Last season n/a<br /> <br /> Referee Neil Swarbrick<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/901011161544fc1732ba7648e0883202cd68eb09/0_0_845_932/master/845.jpg?w=620&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=804d8fce955203b471c8b1abbda90c41" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/901011161544fc1732ba7648e0883202cd68eb09/0_0_845_932/master/845.jpg?w=620&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=804d8fce955203b471c8b1abbda90c41" width="290" /></a></div> <br />

Leicester City v Norwich City: match preview

Leicester City return to action refreshed after their late defeat at the hands of Arsenal and Claudio Ranieri will relish the prospect of hosting Norwich. Alex Neil’s side have conceded 18 and taken j…

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Watford v Bournemouth: match preview

Watford and Bournemouth both sit above the relegation places, a pleasing sight for a promoted manager. Quique Sánchez Flores will be the happier of the two, though, as his side close in on securing top-flight status – if they win on Saturday, they will have 39 points. Meanwhile, Eddie Howe needs to spark Bournemouth into life after three successive defeats, the most recent in the FA Cup. Graham Searles<br /> <br /> Kick-off Saturday 3pm<br /> <br /> Venue Vicarage Road<br /> <br /> Last season Watford 1 Bournemouth 1 (Championship)<br /> <br /> Referee A Taylor<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/ab8e8a90cab418330a9491dc832f2c8be626b18e/0_0_846_932/master/846.jpg?w=620&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=575ff10a5cb48da43997974b4e90ac01" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/ab8e8a90cab418330a9491dc832f2c8be626b18e/0_0_846_932/master/846.jpg?w=620&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=575ff10a5cb48da43997974b4e90ac01" width="290" /></a></div> <br />

Watford v Bournemouth: match preview

Watford and Bournemouth both sit above the relegation places, a pleasing sight for a promoted manager. Quique Sánchez Flores will be the happier of the two, though, as his side close in on securing to…

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Southampton v Chelsea: match preview

Southampton have not conceded a goal in nine hours and 14 minutes of football, a daunting statistic for any side to tackle. However, if Chelsea can build on their impressive Cup demolition of Manchester City last Sunday then Guus Hiddink should expect a positive outcome. Ronald Koeman, meanwhile, will believe his compatriot is vulnerable and St Mary’s can witness a fifth straight home win. Graham Searles<br /> <br /> Kick-off Saturday 3pm<br /> <br /> Venue St Mary’s<br /> <br /> Last season Southampton 1 Chelsea 1<br /> <br /> Referee M Atkinson<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/5170d245dad6c757c550561d94061cd7e23883a3/0_0_849_931/master/849.jpg?w=620&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=703ed6845f45d51fe8993aef3f3f2507" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/5170d245dad6c757c550561d94061cd7e23883a3/0_0_849_931/master/849.jpg?w=620&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=703ed6845f45d51fe8993aef3f3f2507" width="291" /></a></div> <br />

Southampton v Chelsea: match preview

Southampton have not conceded a goal in nine hours and 14 minutes of football, a daunting statistic for any side to tackle. However, if Chelsea can build on their impressive Cup demolition of Manchest…

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Stoke City v Aston Villa: match preview

Hopes that Aston Villa may have belatedly been stirring to fight relegation seem to have been snuffed out by the 6-0 drubbing by Liverpool a fortnight ago. Rémi Garde has Rudy Gestede and Gabriel Agbonlahor fit again but an ailing defence will be tested by a Stoke side that, bolstered by new arrival Giannelli Imbula, looked to have recovered their potency in the win at Bournemouth. Tom Davies<br /> <br /> Kick-off Saturday 3pm<br /> <br /> Venue Britannia Stadium<br /> <br /> Last season Stoke City 0 Aston Villa 1<br /> <br /> Referee K Friend<br /> <br /> This season G14, Y45, R3, 3.43 cards per game<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/ac548badb0db5923715476758d8dcdd2627bc9b3/0_0_1126_1245/master/1126.jpg?w=620&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=da2e8ad652a718433876583d48003a77" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/ac548badb0db5923715476758d8dcdd2627bc9b3/0_0_1126_1245/master/1126.jpg?w=620&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=da2e8ad652a718433876583d48003a77" width="289" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

Stoke City v Aston Villa: match preview

Hopes that Aston Villa may have belatedly been stirring to fight relegation seem to have been snuffed out by the 6-0 drubbing by Liverpool a fortnight ago. Rémi Garde has Rudy Gestede and Gabriel Agbo…

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West Ham United v Sunderland: match preview

Sam Allardyce’s return to Upton Park provides the human interest but the warmth of reception he receives will not change the stakes being fought for.<br /> <br />  West Ham have a habit of dropping points when the Champions League places move into view but victory here might exert some pressure on those above; Allardyce’s Sunderland, on the other hand can take encouragement from an improved run of February performances and the manager’s face will be a picture if his side have earned three vital points to aid their relegation fight.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/2fcd2e96f10bdc8c0bfc1b1bd85f56017402cadc/0_0_1124_1238/master/1124.jpg?w=620&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=37fa5937b9fd3554c6cc358527f232a8" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/2fcd2e96f10bdc8c0bfc1b1bd85f56017402cadc/0_0_1124_1238/master/1124.jpg?w=620&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=37fa5937b9fd3554c6cc358527f232a8" width="290" /></a></div> <br />

West Ham United v Sunderland: match preview

Sam Allardyce’s return to Upton Park provides the human interest but the warmth of reception he receives will not change the stakes being fought for.  West Ham have a habit of dropping points when the…

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Preview: Derby County vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers

Derby CountyPaul Clement manager of Derby County during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Middlesbrough at Pride Park Stadium on August 18, 2015<br /> <br /> Derby found themselves in a rather sticky patch without a win in their first five games, but their first victory against Preston North End has since inspired Clement's charges to four wins in their last five matches.<br /> <br /> County currently occupy seventh place and remain in strong contention for a playoff spot, and they might be hoping that they can mount a push for automatic promotion come next spring.<br /> <br /> The main fixture of Derby's positive run of late has been the club's ability to defend. As it stands, County have the joint-best defensive record in the league having conceded just seven in 10 games.<br /> <br /> With those strengths at the back clearly contributing to points already this season, Clement will be keen to see some improvements going forward, where Derby have been able to notch 12 goals for themselves.<br /> <br /> With games to come against Blackburn Rovers, Huddersfield Town and Rotherham United, Derby will be confident of keeping their winning run going should they be able to get past Wolves on Sunday.<br /> <br /> Recent form: LWWDWW<br /> <br /> Wolverhampton WanderersWolves player Sheyi Ojo in action during the Capital One Cup First Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newport County at Molineux on August 11, 2015 in Wolverhampton, England.<br /> <br /> Wolves are still yet to really find the required consistency after their first 10 fixtures of the season, but following their defeat at Bolton Wanderers last month they now find themselves unbeaten in four.<br /> <br /> Much like Derby, Jackett's men have won their last two games and are hoping to put together the sort of run that will keep the pressure on the playoff contenders above them.<br /> <br /> Having initially conceded in five of their first six games, Wolves have now conceded just one goal in four and that defensive improvement will have delighted Jackett as they approach the vital winter period.<br /> <br /> What is more, Wanderers have also bagged six in 180 minutes of football and will be confident at both ends of the pitch when they visit Derby at the weekend.<br /> <br /> Some sections of the Wolves support will have been left frustrated by the departure of Bakary Sako in the summer, but many will also now be delighted at the emergence of Liverpool loanee Sheyi Ojo, who has received some praise from Jackett himself in recent weeks.<br /> <br /> <br /> Depending on how results play out over the weekend, victory in Sunday's fixture could conceivably place Wolves in one of the playoff spots and would also see them move above Derby in the standings. Given the length of the season, the idea of talking about the playoffs might seem premature to some, but Jackett will know that every point counts in a league that can so often throw up surprise after surprise.<br /> <br /> Recent form: WLDDWW<br /> <br /> <br />

Preview: Derby County vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers

Derby CountyPaul Clement manager of Derby County during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Middlesbrough at Pride Park Stadium on August 18, 2015 Derby found themselves in a rathe…

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Fortuna Düsseldorf vs 1860 München

Munich 1860 are currently on the 15th position in Second Bundesliga. They are just above the relegation zone with 12 points from 12 matches. At home they have one victory, two draws and two losses and the form of the team is on a very weak level winning only one of the last four league matches. However, it is positive that the victory came in the last round against Bochum away from home, after they had three defeats. Munich won 3:0 on that match. Rubin Okotie scored a brace, while Daniel Adlung set the final result. I believe the players confidence is much higher now.<br /> <br /> The coach Markus von Ahlen will be without injured striker Stephan Hain, defender Korbinian Burger and goalkeeper Michael Neolitzky. Also midfielders Dominik Stahl and Edu Bedia, striker Rodrigo Rios, and defender Kai Bulow are doubtful.<br /> <br /> Fortuna Dusseldorf, meanwhile, are currently on the third position, place that leads to the play-offs for Bundesliga. They have five victories, six draws and one loss so far and they are without a defeat away from home winning three and drawing three matches. The form of the team is good. Dusseldorf are without a defeat on the last nine league matches, but they have two draws in a row. Both matches have finished with Under 2.5 goals. Here are the results:<br /> <br /> <br />

Fortuna Düsseldorf vs 1860 München

Munich 1860 are currently on the 15th position in Second Bundesliga. They are just above the relegation zone with 12 points from 12 matches. At home they have one victory, two draws and two losses and…

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Freiburg vs Kaiserslautern preview

<b>Team News</b><br /> <br /> <b> Freiburg</b><br /> <br /> Manager Streich could field a 4-4-1-1 again, with Jan Rosenthal starting behind Sebastian Freis, although he has several other options up front.<br /> Plenty of defensive injuries will force Freiburg to field an inexperienced back line once again.<br /> <br /> <b> Kaiserslautern</b><br /> <br /> Krassimir Balakov will make his debut as Kaiserslautern manager.<br /> Tobias Sippel could replace Kevin Trapp in goal.<br /> <br /> Jan Simunek is injured, meaning Rodnei and Mathias Abel could start at centre-back again.<br /> Ariel Borysiuk and Christian Tiffert could start in defensive midfield, allowing Oliver Kirch to start on the right wing.<br /> <br /> With Dorge Kouemaha and Sandro Wagner injured, Andrew Wooten could get his chance to start up front.<br /> <br /> <br />

Freiburg vs Kaiserslautern preview

Team News  Freiburg Manager Streich could field a 4-4-1-1 again, with Jan Rosenthal starting behind Sebastian Freis, although he has several other options up front. Plenty of defensive injuries will f…

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German 2.Bundesliga 2016-02-27 - Vfl Bochum v SV Sandhausen

<div class="PreviewText"> <center> <b>Vfl Bochum v SV Sandhausen</b><br /> Football ; Germany : 2.Bundesliga<br /> Rewirpower Stadion – Bochum <br /> Saturday, 27th February 2016 - kickoff 13:00 CET</center> <br /> <h3> Vfl Bochum</h3> Vfl Bochum are unbeaten in six 2.Bundesliga matches, drawing four games and winning twice. Last weekend they drew 1-1 away against the weak side of 1860 Munchen, although they were the much better opponent in that match.<br /> <br /> Last week`s game was Vfl Bochum`s seventh match from their last eight league games that ended with under 2.5 goals scored.<br /> <br /> Vfl Bochum are currently the fourth-best home side in the 2.Bundesliga. They lost just twice in their eleven home games, and are currently unbeaten in five consecutive home matches. Vfl Bochum recorded three straight 1-1 draws against St.Pauli, Union Berlin and Heidenheim, and two straight wins against SC Paderborn and SC Freiburg in their last five home games.<br /> <br /> <h3> SV Sandhausen </h3> SV Sandhausen were defeated with 0-2 at home against SC Freiburg last week, and that was their third defeat in the last six matches. Bad team news for SV Sandhausen from that match was the red card shown to their standard central defender Damian Rossbach. He is now suspended for the following two matches for his team.<br /> <br /> SV Sandhausen are a stable team in the upper part of the table, so they are playing without any pressure. They have been solid at away grounds this season, achieving five of their total of nine victories at away places. However, their recent away form was not that good, as they lost against MSV Duisburg and Union Berlin, and drew against Heidenheim in their latest three away matches.<br /> <br /> Each of SV Sandhausen`s last six 2.Bundesliga matches ended with less than two goals scored.<br /> <br /> <h2> <br /></h2> </div>

German 2.Bundesliga 2016-02-27 - Vfl Bochum v SV Sandhausen

Vfl Bochum v SV Sandhausen Football ; Germany : 2.Bundesliga Rewirpower Stadion – Bochum Saturday, 27th February 2016 - kickoff 13:00 CET Vfl Bochum Vfl Bochum are unbeaten in six 2.Bundesliga matc…

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CC Mariners – Newcastle Jets

MATCH DETAILS<br /> Saturday, 6 February 2016<br /> Melbourne Victory v Western Sydney Wanderers FC<br /> Etihad Stadium, Melbourne<br /> Kick-Off: 7:30 PM (Local) (7:30 PM (AEDT))<br /> Referee: Ben Williams<br /> Assistant Referee 1: Ashley Beecham<br /> Assistant Referee 2: Wilson Brown<br /> Fourth Official: Lucien Laverdure<br /> <br /> TV Broadcast: Live coverage on FOX SPORTS 505 from 7.00pm (AEDT) and Sky Sport 3 (New Zealand)<br /> <br /> Radio Broadcast: 774 ABC Melbourne, 702 ABC Sydney, 666 ABC Canberra, ABC Local Radio NSW, ABC Local Radio Vic, Grandstand Digital, Online & via the ABC Radio Mobile App – A-league Live.. SEN Radio (Melbourne)<br /> <br /> <br /> Melbourne Victory squad: 1.Danny VUKOVIC (gk), 2.Jason GERIA, 3.Scott GALLOWAY, 4.Nick ANSELL, 5.Daniel GEORGIEVSKI, 6.Leigh BROXHAM (c), 7.Gui FINKLER, 8.Besart BERISHA, 9.Kosta BARBAROUSES, 10.Archie THOMPSON, 11.Connor PAIN, 13.Oliver BOZANIC, 17.Matthieu DELPIERRE,18.Dylan MURNAN, 20.Lawrence THOMAS (gk), 22.Jesse MAKAROUNAS, 23.Jai INGHAM, 24.Thomas DENG<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Unavailable: 21.Carl VALERI (ill – indefinite)<br /> Western Sydney Wanderers FC squad: 3.Scott JAMIESON, 4.Nikolai TOPOR-STANLEY, 6.Mitch NICHOLS, 7.Romeo CASTELEN, 8.DIMAS, 9.Federico PIOVACCARI, 10.Dario VIDOSIC, 11.Brendon SANTALAB, 12.Scott NEVILLE, 14.Golgol MEBRAHTU, 16.Jaushua SOTIRIO, 17.ALBERTO, 18.ANDREU, 19.Mark BRIDGE, 20.Andrew REDMAYNE (gk), 21.Jacob PEPPER, 22.Jonathan ASPROPOTAMITIS, 30.Liam REDDY (gk)<br /> <br /> Ins: 9.Federico PIOVACCARI (promoted), 14.Golgol MEBRAHTU, 22.Jonathan ASPROPOTAMITIS (promoted)<br /> <br /> <br />

CC Mariners – Newcastle Jets

MATCH DETAILS Saturday, 6 February 2016 Melbourne Victory v Western Sydney Wanderers FC Etihad Stadium, Melbourne Kick-Off: 7:30 PM (Local) (7:30 PM (AEDT)) Referee: Ben Williams Assistant Referee 1: …

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Preview: Crusaders v Chiefs

Following that heavy loss to the Hurricanes, all eyes are on how Todd Blackadder's team respond in this fascinating derby at AMI Stadium.<br /> <br /> The big question is whether the loss of such experienced heads will lead to their worst season in quite some time and it's likely we will get an answer to that question when they face the Chiefs, with plenty of derby matches against high-class sides on the schedule this year.<br /> <br /> On paper they look significantly weaker – losing Dan Carter, Richie McCaw, Tom Taylor and Colin Slade will do that – and their absence of several senior players due to injury such as Israel Dagg, Ryan Crotty and Matt Todd is just another setback for the seven-time champions.<br /> <br /> It therefore hands the Chiefs a huge opportunity to get their season off to the perfect start on the road, but they themselves are missing Hika Elliot, Nepo Laulala, Dominic Bird, Augustine Pulu and of course Sonny Bill Williams. They do still possess real attacking weapons in James Lowe, Damian McKenzie, Charlie Ngatai and Aaron Cruden and with decent ball one can't help but think the Chiefs will create chances.<br /> <br /> <br /> Team news: Todd Blackadder has named a XV that includes three Crusader debutants – Tim Boys at loose forward, Richie Mo’unga at fly-half and Sean Wainui in midfield. An experienced front-row of Joe Moody, Codie Taylor and Owen Franks will take the field, with Sam Whitelock captaining the team alongside Scott Barrett at lock. David Havili starts at full-back, with Nemani Nadolo and Jone Macilai on the wings.<br /> <br /> Form: A horrendous end to pre-season saw the Hurricanes demolish the Crusaders 74-7 so it would have been a tough week leading up to this clash in Christchurch. Has confidence been rocked or will they rally and put in a performance? Those are the two ways it could go for the Crusaders as they call in some of their All Blacks. The Chiefs also enter on the back of a defeat as they went down 24-12 to the Blues in Pukekohe. They have definitely looked a threat though in patches, especially through that combination of Aaron Cruden and Charlie Ngatai.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.planetrugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1022.6666666666666x767__origin__0x0_Chiefs_fly-half_Aaron_Cruden_against_Crusaders.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://www.planetrugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1022.6666666666666x767__origin__0x0_Chiefs_fly-half_Aaron_Cruden_against_Crusaders.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

Preview: Crusaders v Chiefs

Following that heavy loss to the Hurricanes, all eyes are on how Todd Blackadder's team respond in this fascinating derby at AMI Stadium. The big question is whether the loss of such experienced heads…

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Adelaide United – Brisbane Roar live score

MATCH DETAILS<br /> <br /> Saturday, 27 February 2016<br /> Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar FC<br /> Coopers Stadium, Adelaide<br /> Kick-Off: 4:45 PM (Local) (5:15 PM (AEDT))<br /> Referee: Shaun Evans<br /> Assistant Referee 1: George Lakrindis<br /> Assistant Referee 2: Stephen Toth<br /> Fourth Official: Daniel Elder<br /> <br /> TV Broadcast: Live coverage on FOX SPORTS 505 from 5.00pm (AEDT) and Sky Sport 3 (New Zealand)<br /> <br /> Radio Broadcast: 891 ABC Adelaide, 612 ABC Brisbane, ABC Local Radio SA, ABC Local Radio Qld, Grandstand Digital, Online & via the ABC Radio Mobile App – A-league Live.<br /> <br /> <br /> Adelaide United squad: 1.Eugene GALEKOVIC (gk) (c), 2.Michael MARRONE, 4.Dylan McGOWAN, 6.Stefan MAUK, 7.PABLO SANCHEZ, 8.ISAIAS, 9.Sergio CIRIO, 10.Marcelo CARRUSCA, 11.Bruce DJITE, 14.George MELLS, 15.Ben WARLAND, 16.Craig GOODWIN, 17.Mate DUGANDZIC, 20.John HALL (gk), 21.Tarek ELRICH, 23.Jordan ELSEY, 24.Bruce KAMAU, 25.Ruon TONGYIK<br /> <br /> Unavailable: 3.Iacopo LA ROCCA (suspension – 1 week), 19.Eli BABALJ (knee – season)<br /> Brisbane Roar FC squad: 1.Michael THEO, 3. Shane STEFANUTTO, 5.Corey BROWN, 7.CORONA,  8.Steven LUSTICA,  9.Jamie MACLAREN, 10.HENRIQUE, 13.Jade NORTH, 14.Daniel BOWLES,  16.Devante CLUT, 17.Matt McKAY (c), 18.Javier HERVAS, 19.Jack HINGERT, 20.Shannon BRADY, 21.Jamie YOUNG (gk), 22.Thomas BROICH, 23.Dimitri PETRATOS, 28.Brandon BORRELLO<br /> <br /> BLUFFER'S GUIDE<br /> What a stunning turnaround from Adelaide United!<br /> After failing to win one of their opening eight matches, the Reds have strung 12 games together without loss and could finish the weekend on top of the Hyundai A-League depending on results.<br /> If Guillermo Amor's team can knock off Brisbane Roar on Saturday and Western Sydney Wanderers fail to beat Perth Glory on Friday, Adelaide will top the table with six matches remaining before finals.<br /> <br /> <br /> After Adelaide wowed the A-League with free-flowing attacking football under Josep Gombau last season, the club's second consecutive Spanish coach has made the team slightly more pragmatic.<br /> Adelaide are structured in defence and are finding goals from all areas of the pitch at the moment, exemplified by Bruce Kamau's late strike to defeat Melbourne Victory 1-0 last week.<br /> Brisbane have a great record at Coopers Stadium - 10 wins in 17 matches - including six wins on their past eight trips to South Australia.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/A-League/b4/83/george-mells_m8cg3nt07rwh19otqq9igc0ap.jpg?t=374310483" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/A-League/b4/83/george-mells_m8cg3nt07rwh19otqq9igc0ap.jpg?t=374310483" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

Adelaide United – Brisbane Roar live score

MATCH DETAILS Saturday, 27 February 2016 Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar FC Coopers Stadium, Adelaide Kick-Off: 4:45 PM (Local) (5:15 PM (AEDT)) Referee: Shaun Evans Assistant Referee 1: George Lakrin…

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Hull City v Sheffield Wednesday

<br /> FERNANDO Forestieri is set to sharpen up Sheffield Wednesday's attack with a timely return from suspension against Hull City.<br /> <br /> Forestieri, who scored when the sides drew 1-1 at Hillsborough in October, missed the 1-1 draw with QPR on Tuesday after being sent off in last weekend's narrow loss at Preston.<br /> <br /> The Italian is expected to come straight back in at the KC Stadium and could replace Atdhe Nuhiu alongside the red-hot Gary Hooper.<br /> <br /> Manager Carlos Carvalhal should get another boost with the return of Sam Hutchinson. The influential central midfielder has missed the last three games with a knee problem and his return would add tenacity to the Owls' engine-room.<br /> <br /> Carvalhal also has decisions over the freshness of his starting XI ahead of a third game in seven days.<br /> <br /> Glenn Loovens, Joe Bennett, Lewis McGugan and Lucas Joao all offer options but Wednesday's bench will not include Jeremy Helan after he was allowed to join Wolves on loan until the end of the season.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/images/localworld/ugc-images/276270/binaries/111mod.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/images/localworld/ugc-images/276270/binaries/111mod.png" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br />

Hull City v Sheffield Wednesday

FERNANDO Forestieri is set to sharpen up Sheffield Wednesday's attack with a timely return from suspension against Hull City. Forestieri, who scored when the sides drew 1-1 at Hillsborough in October…

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French Ligue 2 live score

<br /> <br /> Fans are looking forward to Monday, October 5th, when Tours hosts Dijon FCO. The current odds favour Dijon at 2.4, a draw at 2.9, and Tours at 3.1. Dijon’s most recent match was against Angers on November 7th, with Dijon suffering a 1 – 0 defeat. Tours’s last game, which took place on January 16th against Troyes Ac, ended in a 0 – 2 defeat.<br /> <br /> Prediction<br /> <br /> A comparison of the rankings of both teams as well as their relative strengths signals a 37% chance of a Dijon victory, followed by a 32% chance for a draw and a 31% chance for Tours.<br /> <br /> <br />

French Ligue 2 live score

Fans are looking forward to Monday, October 5th, when Tours hosts Dijon FCO. The current odds favour Dijon at 2.4, a draw at 2.9, and Tours at 3.1. Dijon’s most recent match was against Angers on Nov…

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Preview zápasu Floridsdorfer AC - Wacker Innsbruck

Sekagya wurde während des Spiels provoziert<br /> <br /> <br /> GEPA-24071179002 – INNSBRUCK,AUSTRIA,24.JUL.11 – SOCCER – tipp3 Bundesliga powered by T-Mobile, FC Wacker Innsbruck vs Red Bull Salzburg. Image shows Ibrahim Sekagya (RBS) Miran Burgic (Wacker) and Simon Cziommer (RBS). Photo: GEPA pictures/ Amir Beganovic – For editorial use only. Image is free of charge.<br /> <br /> <br />

Preview zápasu Floridsdorfer AC - Wacker Innsbruck

Sekagya wurde während des Spiels provoziert GEPA-24071179002 – INNSBRUCK,AUSTRIA,24.JUL.11 – SOCCER – tipp3 Bundesliga powered by T-Mobile, FC Wacker Innsbruck vs Red Bull Salzburg. Image shows Ibrahi…

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Liefering – Sankt Poelten live score

LASK kommt in Wr. Neustadt nicht über 0:0 hinaus<br /> Titelaspirant LASK musste sich mit einem 0:0 bei Wiener Neustadt begnügen. Die Elf von Trainer Oliver Glasner hatte bei zwei Stangenschüssen von Christopher Drazan und Rene Gartler Pech und kam trotz spielerischer Überlegenheit nur zu wenigen Chancen. 1.500 Zuschauer in Wiener Neustadt sahen von Beginn an dominierende Athletiker. Gegen die gut stehenden Niederösterreicher forcierten die Linzer das Flankenspiel, dies war aber lange Zeit kein probates Mittel. So musste Domenik Schierl im Wiener Neustädter Tor erst in der 23. Minute zum ersten Mal eingreifen.<br /> Nach einer Ullmann-Flanke fiel der Abschluss von LASK-Stürmer Rene Gartler aber ungefährlich aus. Dann zog Markus Rusek aus etwa 20 Metern ab und zwang LASK-Goalie Pavao Pervan zu einer Parade (28.). Es entwickelte sich nur kurze Zeit ein offenes Spiel, denn der LASK erhöhte bis zur Pause wieder kontinuierlich den Druck. Auch nach dem Seitenwechsel änderte sich an den Spielanteilen nichts, klare Torchancen waren aber Mangelware. Den Matchball der Oberösterreicher fand Gartler vor, doch der frühere Rapid-Angreifer traf mit seinem Schuss von der Strafraumgrenze nur den rechten Pfosten (82.).<br /> Austria Salzburg und Austria Klagenfurt trennen sich 1:1<br /> 2.650 Zuschauer waren zur "Heimpremiere" der neuen Salzburger Austria im Profifußball gekommen. Die Violetten erkämpften im Ausweichstadion in Schwanenstadt wie schon zum Auftakt in St. Pölten (2:2) nach Rückstand einen Punkt. Der starke Slowene Rajko Rep brachte die Klagenfurter nach Vorarbeit seines Landsmannes Patrik Eler zwar in Führung (45.), Max Müller gelang nach einer Freistoßflanke von Ernst Öbster aber per Kopf der Ausgleich (70.).

Liefering – Sankt Poelten live score

LASK kommt in Wr. Neustadt nicht über 0:0 hinaus Titelaspirant LASK musste sich mit einem 0:0 bei Wiener Neustadt begnügen. Die Elf von Trainer Oliver Glasner hatte bei zwei Stangenschüssen von Christ…

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Austria Salzburg vs Austria Klagenfurt

<br /> From goaloo data shows that his match between SKN St. Polten and SV Austria Salzburg is planned on 11/26/2015. Prominent betting websites are taking wagers on SKN St. Polten at odds of 1.4 follwed by SV Austria Salzburg at odds of 6.6, and a draw at 4.41. The last match that SV Austria Salzburg played against SKN St. Polten on September 19th end in a 1-5 score. Home vs Away head to head  Last 2 matches, Win rate：50.0% Odds win rate：50.0% Over 2.5 rate：100.0% Odd rate：0.0%<br /> <br /> In light of the past performances of both teams as well as taking recent odds fluctuations into account,we would predict SKN St. Polten victory with a 65.2% probability, followed by a 20.8% chance for a draw and a 14.1%  Winning chance for SV Austria Salzburg<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://pic.win007.com/Files/goaloo/GetPic/6e3a4efa-a46f-402a-af3a-cf5b4ed3a40b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="http://pic.win007.com/Files/goaloo/GetPic/6e3a4efa-a46f-402a-af3a-cf5b4ed3a40b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

Austria Salzburg vs Austria Klagenfurt

From goaloo data shows that his match between SKN St. Polten and SV Austria Salzburg is planned on 11/26/2015. Prominent betting websites are taking wagers on SKN St. Polten at odds of 1.4 follwed by…

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Kapfenberg vs Austria Lustenau live score

<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Austria Lustenau is in good form at this moment, they also had a week to rest before this game as they were already eliminated from the Austrian Cup at this start of the season, while in their last two games in the league they managed to draw away at tough Austria Klagenfurt with 1-1 and also managed to win at struggling team Neustadt with 3-1 away from home last round. Last season these two teams met four time, and in the two games played away at Lustenau there were always 4 goals or more, so my bet here is on over 2.5 goals.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>

Kapfenberg vs Austria Lustenau live score

Austria Lustenau is in good form at this moment, they also had a week to rest before this game as they were already eliminated from the Austrian Cup at this start of the season, while in their last t…

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Wiener Neustadt vs LASK Linz - Austria 1

Match Preview: Wiener Neustadt vs LASK Linz - Head to Head & Match Prediction<br /> The match preview to the soccer match Wiener Neustadt vs LASK Linz includes the latest matches of both teams, the match facts, head to head (h2h), over/under statistics, table standings, match strengths and at least a computer calculated match prediction. These facts should all be considered to place a successful bet on this match. By clicking on the team names you can examine the teams on their actual form in particular. The match prediction analyses the match automatically on these facts and delivers than the match prognosis.<br /> <br /> <br />

Wiener Neustadt vs LASK Linz - Austria 1

Match Preview: Wiener Neustadt vs LASK Linz - Head to Head & Match Prediction The match preview to the soccer match Wiener Neustadt vs LASK Linz includes the latest matches of both teams, the match fa…

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German 2.Bundesliga 2015-09-12 - Karlsruher SC v Union Berlin

<div class="PreviewText"> <h2 class="PreviewText"> Karlsruher SC</h2> <br /> Karlsruher SC were humiliated in the last round, losing with 6-0 against Eintracht Braunschweig. That was their third defeat in five games this season, and they are yet to record their first draw.<br /> <br /> Make no mistake, Karlsruher SC are a strong side in the second division and will most likely battle for Bundesliga promotion again this season. One of the reasons for their bad results so far is probably because their players are still thinking about the heart-breaking Bundesliga promotion playoff match against Hamburger in June. They just barely missed a Bundesliga promotion after conceding a last minute goal. <br /> <br /> Anyhow, Karlsruher SC remains as one of the strongest home teams in the 2.Bundesliga. They have lost just three home games in the last three seasons. They also have a very good home record against Union Berlin. Karlsruher SC have never lost a home match against Union Berlin, recording six victories and just two draws.<br /> <br /> One big problem for Karlsruher SC this season is scoring. They did not create many chances in their matches played so far, and managed to score just five goals in five league games.<br /> <br /> <h3> Union Berlin </h3> Union Berlin started this season very badly, and are still without victory in the 2.Bundesliga. They lost one match against SV Sandhausen, and drew four games against Fortuna Dusseldorf, Kaiserslautern, 1860 Munchen and RB Leipzig. Each of their last three games had ended in draws.<br /> <br /> Union Berlin appointed a new coach last week and that is Sascha Lewandowski, who was in charge of Bayer Leverkusen partnering Sami Hyypia a couple of seasons ago. He should change the fortunes of the team this season, but he is facing some problems with injured players before this game.<br /> <br /> 28-year-old standard defender Fabian Schonheim suffered a muscle injury last week and is not available for selection. Also the 22-year-old attacking midfielder Maximilian Thiel injured his thigh in the last game against RB Leipzig and is out of selection. He scored one goal for Union Berlin so far this season.<br /> <br /> Union Berlin have won just three of the total of sixteen head to head duel played against Karlsruher SC in the 2.Bundesliga, including the last season`s 2-0 home victory.<br /> <br /> <br /></div>

German 2.Bundesliga 2015-09-12 - Karlsruher SC v Union Berlin

Karlsruher SC Karlsruher SC were humiliated in the last round, losing with 6-0 against Eintracht Braunschweig. That was their third defeat in five games this season, and they are yet to record their …

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German Bundesliga 2016-02-26 - Cologne v Hertha Berlin

<div class="PreviewText"> <center> <b>Cologne v Hertha Berlin </b><br /> Football ; Germany : Bundesliga<br /> Rhein Energie Stadion – Cologne<br /> Friday, 26th February 2016 - kickoff 20:30 CET</center> <br /> <h3> Cologne </h3> <br /> Cologne ended their series of three straight unbeaten games, with their last week`s narrow 1-0 away defeat against Borussia Monchengladbach. They gave solid resistance in that match, and showed a decent performance.<br /> <br /> Cologne are currently sitting at the mid-table, winning two, drawing two and losing two of their last six Bundesliga matches. At home they have already achieved four wins so far, which is the same amount of home victories they had after the entire last season. Cologne won two of their last three home games, including one great 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund.<br /> <br /> Anthony Modeste has been Cologne`s top player this season, scoring ten goals so far. He scored four goals and made one goal assist in the last six matches for Cologne.<br /> <br /> <h3> Hertha Berlin </h3> <br /> Hertha Berlin are still struggling this year, failing to record a single victory since the winter break. They achieved four draws and suffered one defeat in their five games since January. Last weekend they drew 1-1 at home against Wolfsburg. In any case, Hertha Berlin are much improved side since last season. Last season they collected total of 35 points, and they already surpassed that point tally this season.<br /> <br /> Hertha Berlin`s recent matches have all been mostly tight, with five of their last six matches ending with less than two goals scored. <br /> <br /> Striker Salomon Kalou scored his eleventh goal of the season last week, so he is in good form. Interesting thing regarding Kalou is that he scored eight of his eleven goals at away grounds this season, which is more than any other Bundesliga player.<br /> <br /> Interesting fact regarding Hertha Berlin is that ever since Pal Dardai took over as their head coach, they have never lost a game played on Friday evening. They won two matches and drew three times in their Friday games. <br /> <br /> Hertha Berlin have some problems with injured and suspended players in front of this match. Defenders Sebastian Langkamp and Johannes van den Bergh, as well as strikers Julian Schieber and Sami Allagui are all out injured. Also the attacking midfielder Vladimir Darida picked up his fifth yellow card of the season last weekend, so he is suspended for this match. Czech International Darida has been very valuable player for Hertha Berlin this season, scoring four goals and providing two goal assists so far. This will be the first time he will miss a match for Hertha Berlin this season.<br /> <br /> <h2> The Betting Verdict </h2> <br /> Hertha Berlin have lost just once in their last six matches against Cologne in all competitions. Hertha Berlin also have a good recent away record against Cologne, winning in five of their last six visits to Cologne.<br /> <br /> Cologne are very tough opponents at home, but I expect Hertha Berlin to remain unbeaten in this match. Despite missing a few players, Hertha Berlin still have plenty of quality players. I expect Hertha Berlin to earn at least one point from this match.<br /> <br /></div>

German Bundesliga 2016-02-26 - Cologne v Hertha Berlin

Cologne v Hertha Berlin Football ; Germany : Bundesliga Rhein Energie Stadion – Cologne Friday, 26th February 2016 - kickoff 20:30 CET Cologne Cologne ended their series of three straight unbeaten…

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German 2.Bundesliga 2016-02-26 - Nuremberg v Greuther Furth

<div class="PreviewText"> <center> <b>Nuremberg v Greuther Furth </b><br /> Football ; Germany : 2.Bundesliga<br /> Grundig Stadion – Nuremberg<br /> Friday, 26th February 2016 - kickoff 18:30 CET</center> <br /> <h3> Nuremberg </h3> <br /> Nuremberg drew their last match with 1-1 away against the relegation strugglers Fortuna Dusseldorf, but that was not that bad result as they were losing with 1-0 up until the last eight minutes of the game. Anyhow, that was Nuremberg`s sixth straight unbeaten match and now they are three points behind direct promotion places.<br /> <br /> Nuremberg`s biggest strength this season is their home ground. They are still the only side in the 2.Bundesliga that is still without a home defeat. They won six and drew five of their eleven home matches played this season. Counting together the last few home matches from the last season, Nuremberg are on a stunning series of 15 straight home matches without a defeat.<br /> <br /> <h3> Greuther Furth </h3> <br /> Greuther Furth are having another tough season in the 2.Bundesliga, but they are very comfortable 14 points above the relegation places. They are also nine points behind the promotion places, but they do not have the capacity to fight for the upper places this season.<br /> <br /> Last weekend, Greuther Furth only drew with 1-1 at home against the weakest side in the 2.Bundesliga – MSV Duisburg. Greuther Furth`s recent form has not been that good. They won just once in their last six 2.Bundesliga matches, losing three times and drawing twice. <br /> <br /> At away grounds, Greuther Furth won against Heidenheim and FSV Frankfurt, drew against SV Sandhausen, and lost against Karlsruher SC in their latest four away matches.<br /> <br /> <h2> The Betting Verdict </h2> <br /> Nuremberg have won nine matches, drew nine and lost five of their 23 duels against Greuther Furth in the 2.Bundesliga. However, Greuther Furth have a great record in the recent years, losing just once in their last 15 duels against Nuremberg in all competitions. Greuther Furth are currently on a run of seven unbeaten matches against Nuremberg, recording four wins and three draws. Their first game this season ended in a 3-2 victory for Greuther Furth, and they scored the winning goal in the last seconds of that match.<br /> <br /> Despite Greuther Furth`s recent positive tradition, Nuremberg are the much better team this season. Nuremberg are currently the strongest home side in the 2.Bundesliga and they fight for promotion, while Greuther Furth have no worries at the mid-table.<br /> <br /> This is a regional derby match where there is always an extra motivation, but having in mind the overall quality of teams and recent forms, I suggest backing Nuremberg to win the game.<br /> <br /> <h2> The Pick :</h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Nuremberg 2-0 Greuther Furth</b></div> <br /> <h2> <br /></h2> <br /></div>

German 2.Bundesliga 2016-02-26 - Nuremberg v Greuther Furth

Nuremberg v Greuther Furth Football ; Germany : 2.Bundesliga Grundig Stadion – Nuremberg Friday, 26th February 2016 - kickoff 18:30 CET Nuremberg Nuremberg drew their last match with 1-1 away agai…

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SC Paderborn v RasenBallsport Leipzig Preview

<div class="PreviewText"> <center> <b>SC Paderborn v RasenBallsport Leipzig </b><br /> Football ; Germany : 2.Bundesliga<br /> Benteler Arena – Paderborn<br /> Friday, 26th February 2016 - kickoff 18:30 CET</center> <br /> <h3> SC Paderborn </h3> <br /> SC Paderborn managed to earn just one point in their last week`s 1-1 away draw against Arminia Bielefeld. That was their tenth consecutive game in the 2.Bundesliga in which they failed to get a victory. SC Paderborn suffered four defeats in their last six matches, and they still occupy the relegation playoff spot.<br /> <br /> SC Paderborn are currently six points behind safety, and their coach Stefan Effenberg is under big pressure in front of this match. There are some news reports that he may get sacked if he fails to win in the next couple of games.<br /> <br /> Despite their relegation struggles, SC Paderborn have been relatively solid in their recent home matches. They were unbeaten in five straight home matches, recording one victory and four straight draws, before heavily losing their last home game with 0-4 against Kaiserslautern.<br /> <br /> <h3> RasenBallsport Leipzig </h3> <br /> RB Leipzig are marching towards Bundesliga, and last weekend they achieved their biggest victory of the season. They comfortably beat Union Berlin with 3-0, and restored their confidence after previously losing with 1-0 against St.Pauli.<br /> <br /> RB Leipzig won 11 of their last 13 matches in the 2.Bundesliga, and they will surely play in the Bundesliga next season. They lost just three times in their 22 matches played so far, and two of those three defeats came at their home ground.<br /> <br /> RB Leipzig also improved offensively in the past couple of months, scoring at least two goals in five of their last six 2.Bundesliga matches.<br /> <br /> RB Leipzig`s attacking trio of Davie Selke, Emil Forsberg and Marcel Sabitzer have scored 20 of RB Leipzig`s total of 36 goals scored this season.<br /> <br /> <h2> </h2> </div>

SC Paderborn v RasenBallsport Leipzig Preview

SC Paderborn v RasenBallsport Leipzig Football ; Germany : 2.Bundesliga Benteler Arena – Paderborn Friday, 26th February 2016 - kickoff 18:30 CET SC Paderborn SC Paderborn managed to earn just one…

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Denmark - Superliga match preview: Odense BK - Aarhus

<div id="newspp" onselectstart="return false;" style="-moz-user-select: none;" unselectable="on;"> <h1> Denmark - Superliga match preview: Odense BK - Aarhus</h1> <!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --> <br /> <div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style "> <a class="addthis_button_facebook_like at300b" fb:like:layout="box_count" href="https://www.blogger.com/null"></a></div> <center> </center> Odense sit son 10th spot and can relegate being 5 points only above Lyngby, the team that is under the red line. The team scored many goals , but also conceded a lot, 43, which is the main detractor of this low performance they experience this season. They have the worst defensive at home except Koge which conceded 4 goals more, 30!<br /> <h2> Most draws in the League</h2> Aarhus made 12 draws this season, 4 more than the following teams on this aspect. They have not been a team able to beat many others, but also a too strong side to be defeated by many. Away they lost just 3 times, conceding just 11 goals in 13 games and scoring just 16. <br /> <h2> Draw, the favorite result for AGF</h2> AGF Aarhus are the key for this game. They have a good defensive play and I do not think they will allow to Odense to do what they want on the field. They already hold Kobenhavn and AaB in two tight draws and will want to stay unbeaten tonight. Odense surely are targeting the win, but 1 point would be very good for them, in these circumstances, when their form is so weak.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <h2> </h2> </div>

Denmark - Superliga match preview: Odense BK - Aarhus

Denmark - Superliga match preview: Odense BK - Aarhus Odense sit son 10th spot and can relegate being 5 points only above Lyngby, the team that is under the red line. The team scored many goals , but…

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Tromsø vs Krylya Sovetov Match preview

<br /> <br /> The champions were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw in their opener away to newly-promoted Ural, but are clear 1/4 (1.25) favourites with Coral to mark their first home game with a win.<br /> <br /> The visitors have lost each of their last eight competitive encounters with these opponents, and are available at hefty 9/1 (10.00) odds to end that run with a victory at the Arena Khimki.<br /> <br /> Leonid Slutsky’s side have actually drawn four of their last eight league fixtures, and you can get odds of 4/1 (5.00) on them dropping two points in this one.<br /> <br /> These sides could barely have experienced more contrasting seasons last campaign, as the hosts sealed a league and cup double while Gadzhi Gadzhiyev‘s men only escaped relegation via a play-off victory.<br /> <br /> This campaign is expected to follow a similar story for both outfits, and the gulf in class should be extremely evident when they come fact to face in Moscow, where the home side have only lost one of their last 13 games, winning 10.<br /> <br /> Having hit the back of the net in each of their last eight league games, Perya may fancy their chances of seizing on any defensive mistakes in Moscow, and odds of 29/10 (3.90) could prove very lucrative on the home side coming out on top in a match featuring goals at both ends.<br /> <br /> <br />

Tromsø vs Krylya Sovetov Match preview

The champions were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw in their opener away to newly-promoted Ural, but are clear 1/4 (1.25) favourites with Coral to mark their first home game with a win. The visitors ha…

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Preview: Brumbies v Hurricanes

Backing that up and then going one better in 2016 without the services of Ben Franks, Jeremy Thrush, Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith is now the task ahead and there are few reasons to think they can't do it, as head coach Chris Boyd has players at their peak who can unlock defences at will.<br /> <br /> New blood comes in the form of centres Ngani Laumape and Vince Aso but it will be the usual suspects of Brad Shields, TJ Perenara, Beauden Barrett, Julian Savea and Nehe Milner-Skudder who will create the magic. Meanwhile, under-rated props Reggie Goodes and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen will also have a large part to play this weekend and onwards alongside hooker Leni Apisai, who comes in for the injured Dane Coles.<br /> <br /> Their hosts are also once again looking like challengers for the crown and in many respects they are where the 'Canes were at this point last year, with Brumbies stalwarts poised to move on at the end of the campaign. They are Matt Toomua (Leicester Tigers) and David Pocock.<br /> <br /> Losing the threat of Jesse Mogg is a blow but Joe Tomane, Henry Speight and Tevita Kuridrani are all deadly in possession while there's a strong spine from the front-row to half-back. That's why many have made them favourites out of the Australian sides and we don't disagree.<br /> <br /> Topping their country's group will of course be key in order to secure their passage to the knockouts and what better way to get the ball rolling than with a win on Friday. That will be easier said than done ahead of what promises to be a thrilling fixture on Australian soil.<br /> <br /> The last time these teams met: The Hurricanes ended a run of four meetings without a win over the Brumbies by overcoming them in the Super Rugby semi-final in Wellington. Tries from Julian Savea, TJ Perenara, Ardie Savea and Matt Proctor secured the 29-9 win as the 'Canes went on to the final. The Brumbies' only points came via the boot of Jesse Mogg and Christian Lealiifano in a poor showing at Westpac Stadium.<br /> <br /> Players to Watch: As mentioned, in his final season before heading to the Premiership, Matt Toomua will be desperate to go out with a title at the Brumbies. The centre has all the tools as a midfield foil for his fly-half and Stephen Larkham's coaching has certainly helped his game. Also keep an eye on new scrum-half Tomás Cubelli as he goes up against TJ Perenara in one of the mouth-watering battles this weekend. Perenara shone last year alongside Beauden Barrett and keeping those two stars fit and firing is crucial to the Hurricanes' hopes in 2016.<br /> <br /> Team news: The Brumbies have named Allan Alaalatoa at loosehead prop ahead of Scott Sio while Ita Vaea starts at number eight. Behind them the backline is as predicted, with former Reds player Aidan Toua getting the nod in the full-back slot alongside a Puma and five Wallabies.<br /> <br /> For the Hurricanes, Ngani Laumape and Vince Aso take over Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith's shirts while Leni Apisai is in for the injured Dane Coles. With James Broadhurst ruled out for the early campaign, the mobile Blade Thomson starts at second-row and is alongside Mark Abbott.<br /> <br /> Form: The Brumbies lost 21-17 to the Waratahs in their pre-season opener but comfortably beat the Reds 31-18, which sets them up nicely for the campaign. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes come into this game on the back of a 74-7 hammering of the Crusaders which saw them score 12 tries.<br /> <br /> <br />

Preview: Brumbies v Hurricanes

Backing that up and then going one better in 2016 without the services of Ben Franks, Jeremy Thrush, Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith is now the task ahead and there are few reasons to think they can't do i…

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Geelong Cats Vs Collingwood - Match Centre

Friday night's capitulation ended Geelong's eight-year run of finals appearances. Picture: AFL Media<br /> <br /> GEELONG             1.1   3.3    6.6    9.8 (62)<br /> COLLINGWOOD   7.1   11.5  13.6  17.8 (110)<br /> <br /> GOALS<br /> Geelong: Menzel 4, Hawkins 2, Johnson, Lang, Motlop<br /> Collingwood: Fasolo 3, Moore 2, Sidebottom 2, Elliott 2, White 2, Adams, Swan, Varcoe, Maynard, Grundy, Greenwood<br /> <br /> BEST<br /> Geelong: Menzel, Blicavs, Mackie, Guthrie, Kolodjashnij<br /> Collingwood: Greenwood, Pendlebury, De Goey, Adams, Crisp, Moore, Grundy<br /> <br /> INJURIES<br /> Geelong: Nil<br /> Collingwood: Travis Cloke (hamstring soreness) replaced in selected side by Jesse White, Dane Swan (right knee), Ben Sinclair (broken hand)<br /> <br /> SUBSTITUTES<br /> Geelong: Josh Walker replaced by Jordan Murdoch in the third quarter<br /> Collingwood: Dane Swan replaced by Jonathon Marsh at half time<br /> <br /> Reports: Nil<br /> <br /> Umpires: Nicholls, Jeffery, Mollison<br /> <br /> Official crowd: 40,582 at the MCG<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/AFL/1_22GeCo15MW2090.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" src="http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/AFL/1_22GeCo15MW2090.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

Geelong Cats Vs Collingwood - Match Centre

Friday night's capitulation ended Geelong's eight-year run of finals appearances. Picture: AFL Media GEELONG             1.1   3.3    6.6    9.8 (62) COLLINGWOOD   7.1   11.5  13.6  17.8 (110) GOALS G…

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Hyundai A-League preview: Wanderers v Glory

Perth Glory’s club-record winning run has them on the cusp of the six but can they keep it going against the Hyundai A-League leaders at Wanderland? Get set for another Hyundai A-League blockbuster.<br /> <br /> Friday, 26 February 2016<br /> Western Sydney Wanderers FC v Perth Glory<br /> Pirtek Stadium, Parramatta<br /> Kick-Off: 7:40 PM (Local) (7:40 PM (AEDT))<br /> Referee: Strebre Delovski<br /> Assistant Referee 1: James Tesoriero<br /> Assistant Referee 2: Andrej Giev<br /> Fourth Official: Luke Withell<br /> <br /> TV Broadcast: Live coverage on FOX SPORTS 505 from 7.30pm (AEDT), SBS TWO from 7:30pm AEDT and Sky Sport 3 (New Zealand)<br /> Radio Broadcast: 702 ABC Sydney, Grandstand Digital, Online & via the ABC Radio Mobile App –<br /> <br /> Western Sydney Wanderers FC squad: 2.Shannon COLE, 3.Scott JAMIESON, 4.Nikolai TOPOR-STANLEY, 5.Brendan HAMILL, 6.Mitch NICHOLS, 7.Romeo CASTELEN, 8.DIMAS, 10.Dario VIDOSIC, 11.Brendon SANTALAB, 12.Scott NEVILLE, 15.Kearyn BACCUS,16.Jaushua SOTIRIO, 17.ALBERTO, 18.ANDREU, 19.Mark BRIDGE, 20.Andrew REDMAYNE (gk), 21.Jacob PEPPER, 30.Liam REDDY (gk)<br /> <br /> Ins: 17.ALBERTO (returns from suspension), 21.Jacob PEPPER (promoted)<br /> Outs: nil<br /> <br /> Perth Glory squad: 1. Ante COVIC, 2. Alex GRANT, 3. Marc WARREN, 4.Shane LOWRY, 6. Dino DJULBIC, 7.Gyorgy SANDOR, 9.Andy KEOGH, 10.Nebojsa MARINKOVIC, 11.Richard GARCIA, 12.Jerrad TYSON (gk), 13.Diogo FERREIRA, 14.Chris HAROLD, 17.Diego CASTRO, 18. Mitch OXBORROW, 19.Josh RISDON, 21. Kosta PETRATOS,  23.Krisztian VADOCZ,  29. Aryn WILLIAMS <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/A-League/7a/35/alberto-aguilar-wanderers-didnt-give-victorys-berisha-a-sniff-the-spaniard-coming-up-with-crucial-tackles-and-interceptions-at-vital-times_1k3vnj9us7ug01q2ff74e8psuw.jpg?t=-1655461351" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/A-League/7a/35/alberto-aguilar-wanderers-didnt-give-victorys-berisha-a-sniff-the-spaniard-coming-up-with-crucial-tackles-and-interceptions-at-vital-times_1k3vnj9us7ug01q2ff74e8psuw.jpg?t=-1655461351" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

Hyundai A-League preview: Wanderers v Glory

Perth Glory’s club-record winning run has them on the cusp of the six but can they keep it going against the Hyundai A-League leaders at Wanderland? Get set for another Hyundai A-League blockbuster. F…

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Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City Match preview

<br /> <br /> Melbourne City have genuine designs on the Premier's Plate and will go to the top of the table for the first time ever - at least a couple of hours - with victory in New Zealand.<br /> <br /> They are comfortably the most potent attacking side in the competition, scoring 15 more goals than anyone else and nearly twice as many as their hosts.<br /> <br /> After an arduous recent travel schedule, Wellington will be buoyed by the prospect of five home games in the last seven weeks of the season and a first appearance at Westpac Stadium since having their license extension confirmed.<br /> <br /> While the playoffs are out of reach, there's still plenty to play for, with contracts on the line for several Phoenix players.<br /> <br /> <br /> Melbourne City have won three and drawn three of their last seven matches against Wellington, keeping three clean sheets in the process<br /> <br /> There have been two 0-0 draws in the last four clashes between these teams, one at each side's home venue<br /> <br /> City have conceded just one goal in their last four matches against Wellington<br /> <br /> The Phoenix have kept two clean sheets in their last four home matches against Melbourne clubs<br /> <br /> Aaron Mooy has been directly involved in 26 of City's 50 goals this season (9 goals, 17 assists) – more than any other A-League player<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City Match preview

Melbourne City have genuine designs on the Premier's Plate and will go to the top of the table for the first time ever - at least a couple of hours - with victory in New Zealand. They are comfortably…

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Europa League: Basel vs Saint Etienne preview

Basel are the dominant force in Swiss football and they are on the right track to win yet another domestic trophy. The RotBlau are leading the chase for the Super League title and they are 15 points clear of second-placed Grashopper at the moment. Urs Fischer’s team are on a five-game winning run in the national championship ahead of the Europa League game against Saint Etienne and they are eager to give fans yet another reason for celebration on Thursday evening. Basel outclassed Vaduz 5-1 at the weekend, but Saint Etienne are likely to pose a much bigger threat for the hosts than their previous rivals. The RotBlau suffered a 3-2 loss to les Verts in the first leg, meaning that they need to adopt an attack-minded approach in the return leg. Marc Janko was rested in the Super League game at the weekend, but the experienced forward is likely to lead the line for the hosts against Saint Etienne and he should pose a big threat for the visitors.<br /> <br /> Boetius and Sporar both miss the game with injury, while Calla is doubtful and he faces a late fitness test. Coach Urs Fisher has no other injury concerns ahead of the Europa League clash.<br /> <br /> Six-game unbeaten run<br /> <br /> Following a 3-2 win over Basel Saint Etienne shared the spoils with Olympique Marseille in the Ligue 1 derby, but it has to be noted that les Verts conceded the equalizing goal in the dying minutes of the match. Anyhow, the team extended their unbeaten run to six game in all competitions and they will be looking to defend their slim lead in the tie against the RotBlau when the two teams take on each other at St. Jacob Park on Thursday evening. Christophe Galtier’s troops are brimming with confidence ahead of the trip to Switzerland, but they will have to be at their sharpest in the return leg if they are to avoid defeat to Basel. Saint Etienne recorded only one win in previous away matches in the Europa League and the team generally struggle on the travels. Anyhow, the Ligue 1 outfit are likely to adopt a defence-minded approach in the return leg.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

Europa League: Basel vs Saint Etienne preview

Basel are the dominant force in Swiss football and they are on the right track to win yet another domestic trophy. The RotBlau are leading the chase for the Super League title and they are 15 points c…

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Europa League: Molde vs Sevilla preview

Molde played their first competitive game of the year on Thursday evening and given Sevilla’s impressive home record, nobody was surprised when they suffered a heavy 3-0 loss to the La Liga outfit. The Norwegians face an uphill task in the return leg as they need to overcome a three-goal deficit in front of home fans, but one thing is for sure: the underdogs will leave their hearts on the field in Thursday’s game against Sevilla as their pride is at stake this time out. Molde have nothing to lose in the return leg and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach against los Sevillanos in the second leg. In their last home fixture in the Europa League Molde suffered a 2-0 loss to Fenerbahce, but they did well to beat Celtic 3-1 at their Aker Stadion earlier in the process. In Fredrik Gulbrandsen’s absence, Mohamed Elyounoussi will be the man to watch in the home team.<br /> <br /> Fredrik Gulbrandsen and Knut Olav Rindaroy are both sidelined through suspension, but there are no injured players in the home team.<br /> <br /> Sevilla recorded a routine 3-0 win over Molde in the first leg, with the team once again proving their worth in front of home fans. However, even though many people expected that they would record their first away win of the 2015/2016 La Liga campaign against Rayo Vallecano at the weekend, Unai Emery’s men played out a 2-2 draw with the capital club. Los Sevillanos obviously struggle on the travels and I am positive that they will give their best to put an end to the negative trend when they take on Molde at Aker Stadion. Seeing that the La Liga side are with one foot in the Europa League last 16, there is every chance Emery will mix the squad against Molde. Fernando Llorente impressed in the first leg and the “Lion King” who scored a brace in the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan clash is likely to keep his place in the starting XI.<br /> <br /> The likes of Gregorz Krychowiak, Nico Pareja and Vitolo all miss the game with injury, but coach Unai Emery has no other selection worries ahead of the trip to Norway. Experienced winger Jose Antonio Reyes is likely to be recalled to the starting XI and he will replace Vitolo.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.betdistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/Molde-Sevilla-betting-preview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="176" src="http://www.betdistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/Molde-Sevilla-betting-preview.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br />

Europa League: Molde vs Sevilla preview

Molde played their first competitive game of the year on Thursday evening and given Sevilla’s impressive home record, nobody was surprised when they suffered a heavy 3-0 loss to the La Liga outfit. Th…

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