Tottenham vs Juventus Match Preview, Match Predictions, and Betting Tips

Tottenham were clear underdogs in the first leg of this game, but the Lilywhites surprising came back from Turin with 2 away goals and a draw to keep this game open for another 90 minutes at Wembley. Gonzalo Higuain looked to have dumped them out when he netted a brace inside the first 10 minutes, but Harry Kane led the comeback and Spurs would now look to eliminate last season’s finalists in this game. They have won 3 and drawn 1 of their last 4 games, qualifying for the next round of the FA Cup and moving into the top four. They have scored in 22 of their 23 home games this season, and Harry Kane has netted in 31 of 34 Premier League and Champions League games. Juventus remain indomitable in the Serie A and they would climb back to the top if they win their outstanding game after Napoli lost to AS Roma at the weekend. They have won all of their 3 matches since the first leg and they remain unbeaten in their last 20 games. They have scored in all but 2 games this season and they have netted in 17 of their last 18 games away from home. They have both won one, lost one and drawn one of their last 3 meetings together.

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Manchester City vs FC Basel Match Preview, Soccer Predictions, and Betting Tips

Manchester City were clear favourites to reach the quarter-final when this draw was made, but few people expected them to almost finish the job in the first leg. The Cityzens ran out 4-0 victors in that game in Switzerland, putting one foot firmly in the next round. Pep Guardiola’s men surprisingly lost 1-0 to Wigan in their very next game, but they have followed that disappointment up with 3 straight wins, 2 against Arsenal and 1 against Chelsea, netting 7 times and conceding none. They could rest a few players for this game, but the team is filled with top quality even on the bench. FC Basel have struggled since the first leg of this game, going on to lose to St Gallen and Young Boys after that match. They come into this game with no match action since the 27th of last month due to postponements. They netted in 5 of their 7 Champions League games this season, and finished ahead of Benfica and CSKA Moscow to set up this match, they would be looking to at least pull one goal back in this game as they would be under less pressure to perform. The first leg last month was the first time these sides have ever met.

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Argentinos Juniors vs Boca Juniors Match Preview, Soccer Predictions, and Betting Tips

This clash is between two of Diego Maradona’s first teams and they are both missing some key players ahead of this clash, but who would cope better? These two teams have a strong rivalry and the home crowd would still remember Carlos Tevez’s horrific tackle on Ezequiel Ham in 2015, and although the former Manchester City star would not play in this game, the home fans would be cheering their team to achieve an unlikely win here. Their bid to cause an upset in this game has not been helped by the fact that Leonardo Pisculichi and Lucas Barrios out injured and El Bicho is in one of the poorest form of his career. They have won none of their last 3 games, scoring in only of those matches. Boca Juniors are in top form as they march towards another league win this season. They have won 14 of their 17 top-flight games this season to enhance their reputation as the best team in the Argentine top flight. They are 9 points clear at the top of the league as they have netted the average of 2 goals per game this season while conceding just 0.47.

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PSG vs Real Madrid Match Preview, Match Predictions, and Betting Tips

Many expected Real Madrid to fall to a defeat at the hands of PSG in the first leg of this game, but the French side failed to capitalise on taking the lead and they lost the game 3-1. They now face a major hurdle in trying to eliminate Madrid in this round. Their chances of winning this game has dropped significantly after Neymar sustained an injury that would keep him out for at least two months and Kylian Mbappe is a doubt to start this match. However, PSG have so much depth in attack and they rested Edison Cavani at the weekend. Di Maria is also on form and netted in their last game, he could be the difference between winning and losing for them here. They have won 9 of their last 10 games and have scored 5 goals in their last two games. Real Madrid are looking like they could retain this Champions League crown for the 3rd consecutive season as their form in all competitions has improved. They have won 6 of their last 7 games, netting 23 goals in that period of time. Both teams have scored the average of 4.7 goals in each of their 11 games, we could be in for another high scoring game here.

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Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas Match Preview, Football Predictions, and Betting Tips

Las Palmas’ draw against Barcelona last week has boosted their chances of avoiding relegation this season. They head to Celta Vigo still in the drop zone, but there is hope for them and if they avoid losing, here again, this could be a turning point in their season. Celta Vigo on their path are currently in mid-table and they are pushing for a place inside the top seven that could see them return to the Europa League next season. They head into this game with just 1 win from their last 5 games, but they have a good home record and that should help them here. They have lost only 1 of their last 9 home games and they have welcomed Real Madrid and Barcelona in that period of time. They have also scored in all by 15% of their home games this season. Las Palmas are improving, but they have collected just 0.46 points away from home this season and that record is second only to that of Malaga. The fact that they gave everything in their game against Barca, coupled with the fact that they would be without their top scorer and goal scorer against Barcelona, Jonathan Calleri may see them struggle to cope with Celta’s attack in this game. They head into this game having scored in only 2 of their last 16 away games this season.

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Crystal Palace vs Manchester United Match Preview, Match Predictions, and Betting Tips

After the first 7 games of this league season, Crystal Palace were scoreless and winless and many expected them to be relegated from the Premier League before May. However, the appointment of Roy Hodgson has turned their season around and although their form has dipped recently, they are no longer at the foot of the league table. They head into this game on a 5 games winless run and their fans would be expecting them to at least get a draw here as they face Chelsea and Liverpool in their next few fixtures. They are currently 17th on the league table, separated from the relegation zone by only goal difference. Manchester United earned an unlikely win against Chelsea on Sunday after a 0-0 draw at Seville in the Champions League last midweek. Liverpool’s win over Newcastle means they are now 3rd on the league table, 1 point behind the Reds. They have lost their last two away games, however, overall they have won five of their last 8 away games, keeping a clean sheet at Burnley and Everton. The Red Devils have won 6 of their last 7 games against the Eagles.

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Sporting Kansas City VS New York City Match Preview, Soccer Predictions, and Betting Tips

Since winning the MLS Cup back in 2013, Sporting Kansas City have struggled to get past the first hurdle of the playoff for the past four seasons. Last season was no different as they were dumped out by Houston Dynamo in extra time after a fifth-place finish in the Western Conference. There have been some changes to their roster ahead of the new season, but more importantly, they have avoided making changes to the areas that helped them so much last season – defence. Kansas City conceded the least goal in the entire MLS last season (conceding 29 goals in 34 games), and retaining all those defenders has to be the best business of the offseason. They did struggle in the attack last season as they ended as one of the least scoring sides in the league, but they have made some interesting attacking signings in Yohan Croizet and Felipe Gutierrez and their fans would hope their goal record improves. New York City lost a great player in Jack Harrison in the offseason and although they have brought in Jesus Medina to replace him, he would be missed greatly this season. David Villa remains their key attacker, and he would be hoping to get his hands on the MLS Cup this season. Last season was a good one for them, but the Toronto that eventually won the title was too much for them to handle. Kansas conceded just 11 goals at home last season and their defensive solidity could prove key in this game also.

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