It’s been a week of drama in European football competitions, but it’s not the end as this weekend promises to be another feast. Following a week which saw City went out of the champions league in dramatic circumstances to Tottenham Hotspur, the two sides will clash again in the Premier League as the Citizens continue their push to retain their league title.
City’s rival for the league title Liverpool were also in champions league action seeing off the challenge of Porto, and they will aim to keep up the quest of securing their first league title in 29 years when they take on Cardiff on Sunday.
In other leagues, Barcelona already have one hand on the La Liga title and will aim to strengthen their position when they host Real Sociedad. In the Italian Serie A, Juventus will hope to bounce back from the disappointment of crashing out of the champions league by wrapping up their eighth successive league title when they host Fiorentina.
Paris Saint Germain can also secure the French Ligue1 title if they beat Monaco on Sunday while the Bundesliga title race will likely go down the wire with Bayern Munich and Dortmund slugging it out.
Barcelona vs Real Sociedad: The Blaugrana are still on course for a remarkable treble, and they will be two games away from achieving the first part should they beat a Sociedad side who have won only one of their last eight games and lost their last six at Camp Nou.
Match Facts
Barcelona have won their last 18 home matches against Real Sociedad in all competitions.
Barcelona are undefeated in their last 20 matches (La Liga).
Barcelona have been drawing at half time and winning at full time in their last 3 home matches (La Liga)
Barcelona have scored at least 2 goals in 11 of their last 12 home matches (La Liga).
Real Sociedad have failed to win their last 6 away matches (La Liga).
Prediction: Barcelona rested their star players for their last league game against Huesca, but that’s due to the champions league game against Man Utd. But with no Champions League game this week, Valverde is expected to recall his stars which means the Blaugrana should have no problem seeing off the Royals.
(Barcelona win and Over 2.5)
Manchester City vs Tottenham: It will be the third clash between the two sides in the last week. Spurs got to the Champions League semi-final at the expense of their rivals in dramatic circumstances during the week. In a match that had it all, Sterling seemed to have given City the victory, but his effort was ruled out following VAR intervention, and as a result, Spurs qualified for the semi-finals on away goals rule.
Nevertheless, City will have the chance to exact revenge this weekend as they hope to regain the top spot. Guardiola’s men are current;y embroiled in a titanic battle with Liverpool and they will know there’s no margin for error.
However, It won’t be easy as Spurs are also in a battle to finish in the top four.
Man City have won their last 9 matches (Premier League).
Man City have scored at least 2 goals in 17 of their last 18 home matches (Premier League).
Man City have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 9 home matches against Tottenham in all competitions.
Man City have won 8 of their last 10 home matches against Tottenham in all competitions.
Man City have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 home matches against Tottenham in all competitions.
Tottenham have lost their last 4 away matches (Premier League). Tottenham lose 1.28
Man City have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 7 home matches against Tottenham in all competitions.
Man City have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches (Premier League).
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Tottenham’s last 7 away games (Premier League).
Tottenham have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 4 away matches (Premier League).
Prediction: With City knowing Liverpool are on their tails should they drop points, it will be hard for Tottenham to get something out of the game. Previous clash between the two sides also suggests there’ll be goals in this one. ( City win or Over 2.5)
Cardiff vs Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp’s men are on a roll now and have not lost in all competitions since January. The Reds continue their mission to win a league title for the first time in almost thirty years when they make the trip to South- Wales to take on relegation-threatened Cardiff City. The Reds could have their destiny in their own hands should Spurs get something from the City game.
Liverpool have won their last 5 matches (Premier League). Liverpool have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 matches against Cardiff in all competitions.
Liverpool have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 matches (Premier League).
Liverpool have won their last 3 matches against Cardiff in all competitions.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Cardiff’s last 6 games (Premier League).
Cardiff have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Liverpool in all competitions.
Prediction: It’s hard to see any other than a Liverpool win especially with the form Jurgen Klopp’s men are in right now. (Liverpool win and over 1.5)
Juventus vs Fiorentina: Despite it being a potential title-clinching match, the atmosphere at the Allianz stadium will be sombre when Juventus take on Fiorentina on Saturday evening. The Old Lady saw their champions league dreams ended by a young and entertaining Ajax team on Tuesday. Nevertheless, Allegri’s men could take solace from the fact that they will win their eighth successive league title if they avoid defeat against the Violas.
Juventus are undefeated in 34 of their last 38 matches against Fiorentina in all competitions.
Juventus have won 10 of their last 11 home matches (Serie A).
Juventus have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches against Fiorentina in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Juventus’s last 7 home games (Serie A).
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Fiorentina’s last 4 away games (Serie A).
Juventus have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches (Serie A).
Fiorentina have failed to win their last 8 matches (Serie A).
Fiorentina have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches (Serie A).
Prediction: Following the disappointment of crashing out from the Champions League, the Old Lady will be expected to give a show to their home fans. ( Juventus win)
Bayern Munich vs Weder Bremen: The Bavarian giants are currently embroiled in a gigantic tussle with Borussia Dortmund for the Bundesliga title. Niko Kovac’s men are two points ahead of their rivals and could extend that lead to five with a win against Weder Bremen.
Team News:
Sven Ulreich will replace the injured Manuel Neuer in goal.
Mats Hummels should recover from a thigh injury to start at centre-back.
James Rodríguez and Leon Goretzka offer further options in central midfield.
Bayern have won their last 15 matches against Werder Bremen in all competitions.
Bayern have scored at least 4 goals in their last 3 home matches (Bundesliga).
Bayern have won their last 8 home matches (Bundesliga).
Bayern have scored at least 2 goals in their last 10 home matches against Werder Bremen in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 11 of Bayern’s last 13 games (Bundesliga).
Bayern have been drawing at half time and winning at full time in their last 3 matches against Werder Bremen in all competitions.
Bayern have seen over 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 home matches against Werder Bremen in all competitions.
Bayern have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 8 home matches (Bundesliga).
Werder Bremen are undefeated in their last 12 matches (Bundesliga).
Bayern have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 6 matches (Bundesliga).
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Werder Bremen’s last 6 away games (Bundesliga).
Prediction: Bremen are currently unbeaten in their last 12 league games, so should Bayern a run for their money. But, with the Bavarian giants knowing they can afford to slip up they should pick up the maximum points. ( Bayern Win and over 2.5)
Other predictions for the week:
Lazio – Chievo ( Home Win)
PSG – Monaco ( Home Win)
Benfica Lisbon – CS Maritimo Madeira ( Home Win)
FC Porto – CD Santa Clara (Home win)
Chelsea – Burnley (Home Win)
Booking Number: Z5SYYF9T (Bet9ja)
You try, but Chelsea fuck up the game ..
It would have been a massive win this weekend