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Liverpool are reportedly keen on signing Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barea this summer.
The Reds are in the market this summer for a midfielder as they are determined to strengthen that department of their team, given that they have struggled massively in that area this season.
They have long been linked with Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham, but they face fierce competition from the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester City for the signature of the England international.
Apart from Bellingham, Brighton star Moises Caicedo is also a target. But the Ecuadorian has been linked with a number of top Premier League sides and might elude Jurgen Klopp’s side given that they might not qualify for the Champions League next season.
According to Italian outlet Calcio Mercato, Liverpool have now placed Barella at the top of Klopp’s wishlist of midfield reinforcements along with Bellingham and Caicedo.
But as it the case with Bellingham and Caicedo, the Premier League side could face competition in the race for Barella. Chelsea are reportedly interested in the 26-year-old, although the Blues might be restrixyed by finances given their £600m spending spree across the last two transfer windows.
It’s expected that Barella would cost Liverpool around £65m – a hefty fee, though potentially cheaper than what they could sign Bellingham or Caicedo for. The Italian is happy with life at the San Siro and is contracted there until 2026.
But Inter could be forced to sell if a big offer comes in for their midfielder.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has likened Erling Haaland to five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo and his eternal rival Lionel Messi.
The Norwegian striker has been in hot form since joining Man City from Borussia Dortmund last summer. He is already City’s all-time leading goalscorer in a single season, having scored twice in his side’s 4-1 over Southampton on Saturday.
That brace took his tally in the Premier League this season to 30 in only 27 appearances. With nine games still to play in the PL this season, Haaland could score ten more goals, given his current ratio of goals per game.
That would put the Norwegian on 40 goals this season. Should he achieve that, he would smash the existing single-season Premier League record of 32 goals held by Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.
Speaking after the game against Southampton on Saturday, Haaland’s coach Pep Guardiola quickly praised the superstar’s goal-scoring ability, comparing him to Ronaldo and Messi. However, he insisted that the Argentine was a more complete player.
“In terms of the thesis of scoring goals. He’s quite similar in terms of Cristiano, but Messi is the more complete player,” Guardiola explained.
“Messi can play wherever while Cristiano and Erling are machines. Erling knows those two guys dominated over two decades, not just one or two seasons, winning titles and doing everything. Football is a better place for Cristiano and Messi for what they have done for our business and the traction of these two guys competing at the big clubs.
“Erling is arriving in the toughest league in the world. I can talk as I’ve been in other leagues, and doing what he has done is remarkable.”
The Catalan coach worked extensively with Messi at Barca and is better placed than most to directly compare Haaland to the World Cup winner. And according to Pep, it seems that Haaland has the edge on the all-time great in terms of his positive mindset.
“Haaland is always happy, always smiling. Lionel Messi scored two but not three and was a bit sad because he didn’t score the third!” Guardiola explained.
“Erling is all the time in an incredible mood. Even in the bad moments at the beginning of this season, when people said he couldn’t adapt, he arrived at training with a big smile and said hi to everyone. He has had an incredible impact, not just on the pitch.
“Every day in training sessions, in the locker room. I have the feeling that he is so happy with us. He never complains about [being taken off]. He respects me a lot.”
Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly has insisted he wants to remain at the club despite uncertainty around his future at Stamford Bridge.
The Senegal defender has not enjoyed a comfortable season, with Chelsea struggling. Since joining from Napoli last summer, Koulibaly has played 20 Premier League games as the Blues sit 11th in the table.
The Senegalese centre-back spent eight years at Napoli before switching to Stamford Bridge for a reported 33 million Euro deal. He was one of Todd Boehly’s first signings as Chelsea owner and scored on his home debut against Tottenham.
While he has admitted he has not been in the best form, the defender insists he wants to remain at Chelsea for as long as possible.
“I know I’m not at 100 per cent yet, but I think I’m coming to my level,” he said.
“Chelsea made a big decision to sign me, and there’s a big desire in me to give back. I want to be part of this club for many years. This is not the year Chelsea were expecting, but sometimes when you have big changes, new proprietors, and half the team is new, everybody has to adapt.
“But we know how big the ambition is here, and we’re going to work to win back the confidence of the supporters.”
In his short time at Stamford Bridge, Koulibaly has seen three managerial changes, with Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter and Frank Lampard all brought in his nine months at the club. He will be hoping that after his side’s 1-0 loss to Wolves in Lampard’s return, his side will be able to get back to form as they target a top-seven finish.
Inter Miami VS FC Dallas hopes to rise from their respective slumps and get back on the winning wagon. These teams are set to clash today in an exciting matchup for matchday 7 of the MLS 2023 season.
Last week, Inter-Miami was dealt another defeat after a 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati, while FC Dallas mustered a 1-1 draw against the Portland Timbers on their home field.
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Inter Miami started the season with a bang securing two consecutive wins, but that build-up fizzled out. Presently, things look uncertain for Miami as they’ve hit a rough patch these recent weeks.
Phil Neville’s men are in 11th position in the Eastern Conference with only 6 points after bearing four successive losses – 3 on the road and not scoring a single goal. The only time they scored during a loss was at home, where they’ll playing host again today. They got their first two wins in this place.
Miami stunned fans by winning both matches with a 2-0 clean sheet. But losing to Chicago Fire was a heart-wrenching experience, with a total score of 2-3, due to a last-minute goal from the guests.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Drake Callendar, DeAndre Yedlin, Serhiy Kryvtsov, Christopher McVey, Harvey Neville, Bryce Duke, Jean Mota, Robert Taylor, Rodolfo Pizarro, Nicolas Stefaneli, Josef Martinez.
Betting On FC Dallas
1XBet Spread: +1.5
1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
1XBet Moneyline: 3.045
BetMGM Over/Under: Under 2.5
Bet MGM Moneyline: 3.00
FC Dallas has had a hard time going back to winning even if they’ve not had an entirely bad season. Playing against Miami will make this challenge more difficult.
Dallas has played two winless matches, with one loss and one draw, still, they are in playoff positions within the Western Conference, ranking 6th place with 8 points so far.
Spanish coach Nico Estevez, guided FC Dallas’ offense to score one goal in 5 of their 6 matches played thus far. But, their defense is the problem, it has failed to perform, giving up at least 1 goal in every match this season.
On road performances, Dallas still waits for a three-pointer after drawing 1-1 against the Vancouver Whitecaps and losing to LAFC in a 2-1 match.
Possible Lineup: (4-3-3): Maarten Paes; Geovane, Nkosi Tafari, Sebastian Ibeagha, Marco Farfan, Paxton Pomykal, Edwin Cerrillo, Sebastian Lletget, Paul Arriola, Jesus Ferreira, Alan Velasco.
MatchPlug Prediction
Miami and Dallas desperately need to get three points after a series of games without doing this, so, they’ll go all out to secure victory in this match. Inter may have struggled with defense, their failure has only been during road games.
At home, they’ve scored two goals in all of their three matches, and they will do it again today.
Dallas’ defense has allowed one goal in all games played this season, while their attack has scored easily too. They are the guest that conceded 6 goals in their previous four matches.
These teams have faced each other only twice in history, and they both scored up to one goal.
MLS Matchday 7 has all the matches scheduled for this Saturday, and FC Cincinnati VS Philadelphia Union is one of them. Both teams had different starts to the season, but their games are always thrilling.
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FC Cincinnati had a fantastic start to the season, advancing to the 7th round as one of three unbeaten teams in the 2023 MLS season. They sit on top of the Eastern Conference after gathering 14 out of what may be 18 points. The most recent match ended in a 1-0 victory against Inter Miami, which was the second win in a row by this scoreline.
Cincinnati’s success is thanks to a series of solid defensive plays, as they are the second MLS East team with the lowest number of conceded goals, with just 4 against. Playing at home can help them maintain their undefeated status, as they have 6 wins in their 7 official home games and won 3-1 against Philadelphia Union the last time.
Possible Lineup (3-4-1-2): Roman Celentano, Nick Hagglund, Matthew Miazga, Yerson Mosquera, Raymon Gaddis, Marco Angulo, Junior Moreno, Alvaro Barreal, Luciano Acosta, Brandon Vazquez, Brenner.
Betting On Philadelphia Union
1XBet Spread: +1.5
1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
1XBet Moneyline: 3.76
BetMGM Over/Under: Over 2.5
Bet MGM Moneyline: 3.50
Philadelphia Union haven’t played up to expectations for a club that was runner-up last MLS season. Although they won two of their first 3 matches, Philadelphia Union is now in the middle of a 3-game winless streak, after a goalless draw against Sporting Kansas City in the last fixture.
Having kicked off today’s game in 8th position in the Eastern Conference, Philadelphia will want to go back to winning against a club they’ve lost to just once in their 9 official clashes. But, it won’t be easy, especially since they’ve come at a complicated moment and are 6-winless games away from home.
Possible Lineup: (4-3-1-2): Andre Blake, Olivier Mbaizo, Jakob Glesnes, Jack Elliott, Real Matthew, Jose Martinez, Leon Flach, Alejandro Bedoya, Daniel Gazdag, Julian Carranza, Mikael Uhre.
MatchPlug Prediction
Philadelphia has struggled with their attack this season, and they haven’t scored in 4 of their past 6 road games. This may make it hard for them to beat Cincinnati’s ironclad defense at the home stadium.
But, Cincinnati has struggled with offense too, scoring one goal in their last two wins. The host might emerge victorious and this matchup will be a close one, with both teams vying for smooth goal-scoring opportunities and few goals scored.
Bayern Munich full-back Joao Cancelo has insisted that “his heart is in the right place” and is not worried, claiming that his Bayern career has been “positive” despite struggling to get minutes.
The Portuguese international sealed a move to the Allianz Arena in a short-term loan deal in January. The agreement includes a permanent purchase option after the first six months.
However, things have not gone as planned for Cancelo, who has struggled to find his feet in his new surroundings and fell down the pecking order under former manager Julian Nagelsmann.
A change in management did not immediately transform his fortunes as new boss Thomas Tuchel benched him in his first game in charge against Borussia Dortmund in Bundesliga. However, despite his struggles in Germany, Cancelo has stated that he is putting everything in training to turn around his fortunes and can “always be counted upon”.
“I see my start at Bayern as positive. There’s always a certain adjustment period for footballers. That’s why I tried to integrate myself into the team as quickly as possible, to get to know the teammates & the system,’ he told the official club website.
“Sometimes it is said that I may not have a very simple personality. But my heart is in the right place,” he added.
“And you can always count on me. Everyone and everything at FC Bayern is focused on absolute success. Here you work really hard in every single training session – I really like this mentality. I’m happy to be here and to play for this great team.”
Despite not getting enough minutes in Germany, Bayern rate Cancelo highly, and the club’s director Hasan Salihamidzic has insisted that “Cancelo is a top player” and “will get his games.”
Lazio will look to continue their impressive run of form when they welcome Juventus to Stadio Olimpico this Saturday.
The Rome-based club are currently of the most in-form teams in the Serie A, as they come into this tie on a run of six league games without defeat. Furthermore, each of those results came without Lazio conceding a goal, helping them to the number one spot as the club with the best defence in the Italian top flight this season.
It’s been a remarkable turnaround for Lazio, who ended last season with the second-worst defensive record in the top half. At the same time, Maurizio Sarri‘s men now boast the division‘s best defensive record, with only 19 goals conceded.
Back-to-back Serie A wins ‘to nil’ have seen them strengthen their grip on second place as they start this round with a four-point cushion over the chasing pack. Carrying such form, it seems like a great time to face a Juventus side they’ve beaten just once here across the last eleven H2Hs (D2, L8).
Given six of Lazio’s eight Serie A home wins this term came without conceding, another solid defensive display should be expected here, but considering the last time Lazio beat Juventus without conceding was back in 2004, that certainly isn’t a foregone conclusion.
Despite being slapped with a 15-point deduction, Juventus are gradually pulling themselves back into the top-four race with solid results in the league.
The Old Lady come into this tie on a run of three straight Serie A wins, taking them to seventh position, only six points behind the Champions League spots. So they would interestingly be four points clear of Lazio in second if not for the ban, and coach Massimiliano Allegri will be eager to confirm his side’s theoretical ‘second-place’ status that results have merited with an eye-catching result here.
However, something will have to change for them to achieve that, as the visitors have lost three of their four Serie A away matches against current top-six sides (W1) this season.
Meanwhile, Juve has won the first half ‘to nil‘ in four straight H2Hs and will be backed to produce a low-scoring encounter. That said, an under 2.5 goals bet is the best prediction for this game.
DC United VS Columbus Crew is another thrilling match to watch in MLS week 7. It promises to be an intriguing showdown that can significantly impact the teams’ standings over the course of the season.
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DC United under Wayne Rooney’s guidance have secured one win in the 6 games they played this season. Two draws and three defeats are the makeup of their current record, putting them in 13th position in the Eastern Conference.
In their last game, United drew 0-0 against Chicago Fire on the road. Even with all the opportunities both teams had, none of them could score. But, Fire had more ball possessions and more shots on Miller’s goal.
DC United VS Columbus Crew is DC’s shot at winning their second home game and working towards a good season that may win them a title.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Tyler Miller, Christopher Durkin, Steven Birnbaum, Donovan Pines, Jacob Greene, Ruan, Yamil Asad, Mateusz Klich, Victor Pálsson, Taxiarchris Fountas, Christian Benteke.
Betting On Columbus Crew
1XBet Spread: -1.5
1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
1XBet Moneyline: 2.69
BetMGM Over/Under: Over 2.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 6.25
Columbus Crew enters the match after a decent, yet steady start to the 2023 MLS season. In the last game against Real Salt Lake Utah, they won 4-0 at home.
They managed a lead from the 14th minute in what turned out to be a phenomenal night for Aidan Morris who scored a brace and boosted the Crew’s confidence to withstand the attacks from the Utah squad. From beginning to end, Columbus dominated the game, with a 60% possession percentage.
This new chance fits Wilfried Nancy’s plans as he gradually adjusts to the club’s needs. He has proven himself a master at attack in previous seasons, and there is no reason to expect less from him during his time at Columbus.
Possible Lineup (3-4-3): Patrick Schulte, Steven Moreira, Milos Degenek, Gustavo Vallecilla, Mohamed Farsi, Darlington Nagbe, Aidan Morris, William Sands, Alexandru Matan, Lucas Zelarayán, Christian Ramírez.
MatchPlug Prediction
The matchup between DC United and Columbus Crew has the guests as the team to score the most points. The Crew showed strength this season. The team’s strikers adapted to Nancy’s playing style and are now 4th in the Eastern Conference, scoring 10 goals in their last 2 games.
Due to their shocking improvement and the problems DC United is battling, experts predict that Columbus will go home with a large number of points.
The Oilers will go on the road for San Jose Sharks VS Edmonton Oilers this afternoon at the SAP Center, as they play the Sharks in an NHL Pacific Division game.
Edmonton has been impressive, securing a playoff spot in 2nd position in the Pacific Division (47-23-9, 103 points). They are on a 6-game winning streak after a 3-1 road wins over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday evening.
San Jose is 7th in the Pacific Division (22-40-16, 60 points) and is licking their wounds over a 2-game losing streak after a 6-2 home loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Today’s matchup will be three out of four games because they’ll play again next week Thursday. The Oilers are 2-0 in this matchup so far.
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San Jose Sharks VS Edmonton Oilers Preview NHL Regular Season
Venue: SAP Center, San Jose, San Jose
Date: Saturday, April 8th, 2023
Time: 13:00 GMT
Teams to play: San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers.
The San Jose Sharks have struggled this season and are coming off a 6-2 home defeat by the Colorado Avalanche last time out. Erik Karlsson the defenseman led the Sharks as he finished with a goal and an assist in the game.
San Jose scored two goals on 23 shots as a team and didn’t score on their singular power play attempts too. Defensively they’re doing well as they killed the only power play opportunity against them. Kahkonen and Reimer finished with 6 goals allowed on 31 shot attempts against them.
The Sharks’ offense struggled, placing 25th in the NHL with 228 goals so far. Some of their players are stepping up, including Erik Karlsson the defenseman. Karlsson has 98 points (23 goals, 75 assists) and recorded 7 points in his last three games. Defensively San Jose is not doing well as they are 30th in the sport with 301 goals forfeited too.
Betting On The Edmonton Oilers
Season Record: 38-28-9
1XBet Spread: -1.5
1XBet Total: Under 6.5
1XBet Moneyline: 1.616
BetMGM Spread: -1.5
BetMGM Total: Over 7
BetMGM Moneyline: 1.35
Edmonton Oilers won the last time, continuing their winning streak after a 3-1 road wins against the Anaheim Ducks. Klim Kostin the Center led Edmonton as he concluded with a goal and an assist during the game. The Oilers scored 3 goals on 33 shots and failed to score on just their power play throughout the whole game.
Goalie Jack Campbell was in the net and he stopped 27 of 28 shots against him from opponents.
The Oilers have been scoring the puck at an impressive rate, leading the league with 312 total goals scored. Center Connor McDavid is leading the NHL with 148 points (62 goals, 86 assists) and scored 8 points in his last 5 games. On the defensive side, Edmonton is really allowing opponents to score 256 total goals which rank 19th in the league up to this point.
MatchPlug Prediction
Leveraging power play is a significant factor for success and there is a huge difference between the Sharks who are 25th in the league with a power play percentage of 18.5 so far. And the Oilers have a 32.6 power play percentage.
The defenses have a wide gap too recently with Edmonton allowing 0.5 goals in the last four games and San Jose giving up four goals in their last three games. The Oilers won all the last 6 games against the Sharks, so experts suggest backing Edmonton to cover the puck line on the road.
Detroit Red Wings VS Pittsburgh Penguins features the Penguins (39-30-10 SU, 5th in Metropolitan Division) who are on the road to play against the Red Wings (35-33-10 SU, 7th in Atlantic Division) today at the Little Caesars Arena, home of the Detroit Red Wings.
The Red Wings won two of the last three games versus the Penguins, plus a 7-4 victory at home in March. David Perron delivered a third-period hat trick and Dylan Larkin contributed with a goal and two assists for Detroit in the win. Pittsburgh outshot Detroit 39-24 on the night. Both teams scored twice on the power play, but the Penguins misused four of the six chances they got, while the Red Wings utilised two of their three opportunities. Four skaters scored for Pittsburgh.
Since March 20, the Penguins have played .500 hockey and they lost three consecutive games on the road. They have a 16-18-5 record in away games this season. Detroit lost two of their last four games over and are 2-1 in their last three games at home. Presently, they have a 19-5-5 home record.
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Betting Preview for Detroit Red Wings VS Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Regular Season
Venue: Little Caesars Arena Arena, Detroit.
Date: Saturday, April 8th, 2023
Time: 10:00 GMT
Teams to play: Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins
The Detroit Red Wings lost two of their last four games, including a 7-6 shootout defeat by the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday. In a game where the Red Wings were eliminated from the playoffs, Dylan Cozens scored two goals, while Alex Tuch’s and Jack Quinn’s shootout goals helped the Sabres clinch the victory.
Detroit scored twice in their three power play opportunities, but Buffalo’s goaltender Devon Levi saved 26 of the shots by the Red Wings’ 32 total shots on the net to win.
The Red Wings’ offense is 22nd overall in the NHL in average goals scored per game (3.0) and 13th in shooting percentage (10.4%). The defense ranks 22nd in average goals allowed per game (3.12) and 22nd in save percentage (89.4%).
Injured Detroit players include – Right Winger Filip Zadina and Center Marco Kasper.
Betting On The Pittsburgh Penguins
Season Record – 39-30-10
1XBet Spread: -1.5
1XBet Total: Under 6.5
1XBet Moneyline: 1.99
BetMGM Spread: -1.5
BetMGM Total: Over 6.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 1.57
The Pittsburgh Penguins won two of their past three games, plus a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday evening. This win helped keep them in the race for the Eastern Conference’s last two wildcard playoff spots. They are one game behind the Florida Panthers and the New York Islanders in the wildcard chase.
Goaltender Tristan Jarry blocked all except one of Minnesota’s 28 shots on the net, while Right Winger Rickard Rakell had a goal and an assist for the Penguins to win the game. Each team scored on power plays. Pittsburgh blocked 23 shots from the Wild and had 11 takeaways on the night.
Pittsburgh’s offense is 17th in goals per game (3.2) and 25th in shooting percentage (9.2%). The defense is 21st in goals allowed per game (3.2) and 14th in save percentage (90.1%).
There are no injured players on the Penguin’s side.
MatchPlug Prediction
The Red Wings have won three successive games against the spread and five of the last six ATS. They won 3 straight at home total and against the spread, plus a 7-4 victory over the Penguins on March 28. Detroit defeated the Penguins to cover the spread on the road 5-4 in overtime early this campaign.
Meanwhile, Pittsburgh lost two of their last four games versus the spread and three straight ATS on the road.
Despite being knocked out of the playoffs, fans can expect Detroit to continue dominating the Penguins this season as they make moves to shatter Pittsburgh’s playoff dreams on their home ice.
Final Prediction: Pittsburgh Penguins Spread.
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