Verona vs Lazio: Match Preview and Expert Football Prediction

Lazio will travel to Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi on Monday to face Verona in the 21st round of the 2022/23 Serie A season. The relegation-threatened Verona continued their upturn with a 1-1 draw against Udinese last time out. The result extended their impressive Serie A start to the new year (W2, D2, L1), a run that moved them to within five points of safety coming into the round.  Having lost the reverse fixture against Lazio 2-0, the hosts will be eager to avoid their first double head-to-head defeats in a single season since 2017/18. Read more: Barcelona vs Sevilla: Match Preview and Expert Football Prediction Lazio missed out on the opportunity to climb to second position last time as they were held to a 1-1 draw with Fiorentina. That loss was followed by a narrow 1-0 loss in midweek to Juventus in the Coppa Italia. But with only five points separating them from second-placed Inter ahead of this round, the visitors will be eager to put their cup disappointment behind them and win this game. One goal could be enough to return to winning ways, as they’ve conceded just 16 this term. Maurizio Sarri’s side have kept a clean sheet in six of their nine away league matches (W5, D2, L2), so they will fancy their chances against a Verona side that have lost each of their five home league matches against top-half sides. To get today’s prediction, click here.

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PSG confirms contract talks with Lionel Messi

Paris Saint-Germain football director Luis Campos, has confirmed that his club is talking with Lionel Messi regarding a contract extension at the Parc des Princes. The Argentina international has less than one year left on his current PSG deal and is attracting interest from several clubs. However, his current side PSG remain hopeful of tying him down to a new contract. The Ligue 1 champions opened talks with the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner shortly after he returned to Paris from the World Cup finals in Qatar. But no terms have been agreed as yet, amid rumours that the 35-year-old is delaying discussions so that he can weigh his options. Read more: Juventus is considering Roma’s Zaniolo But Campos has now come out to declare that meetings are taking place and that PSG are keen on keeping Messi. “At the moment, we are in discussions with Messi for his extension,” he said  “I would like to keep him in this project. I can’t hide it. We are talking at the moment to achieve this goal and continue to have him with us.” Messi has registered 26 goals and 28 assists in 57 appearances for PSG.

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De Gea reveals contract talks amid uncertainty over future at Old Trafford

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has given an update on his contract situation at Old Trafford.The Spaniard has one year left on his contract at the club, although United have a 12-month option that they can take up at any time. However, De Gea would prefer to put something more long-term in place, having been with the Red Devils since 2011. Read more: Bernado Silva eager to leave Manchester City this summerWith speculation circulating about his future, the long-serving goalie has revealed that talks about his future are currently ongoing.“We’re still talking,” he said. “I’m just focused on the games. That’s the most important thing, but for sure, it’s going to end in a good way. “De Gea, who is in his 13th season at Old Trafford, has made 517 appearances for United.

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Barcelona vs Sevilla: Match Preview and Expert Football Prediction

La Liga leaders Barcelona will welcome struggling La Liga giants Sevilla to Camp Nou this Sunday for their 20th fixture of the league season. The Catalan side are enjoying good results and performance in La Liga this season as they sit top of the league table, ahead of Real Madrid. They come into this tie on the back of a well-fought 2-1 win over Real Betis that saw them reach 50 points for the season. They could see their lead cut to two by kick-off, given that Madrid will play before them. However, with a record of having won the title in four of the five previous occasions they’ve picked up 50+ points at this stage, Xavi’s side are “on a good path” to title success. Read more: Tottenham vs Manchester City: Match Preview and Expert Football Prediction After a series of poor results and being stuck in the relegation zone, Sevilla are now on a good path towards survival. The visitors have managed to climb into mid-table with three wins across their last four league games (L1), giving them a two-point cushion to the relegation zone after 19 matches.  However, they could still be dragged back into the red zone by kick-off, given that the teams below them play earlier. That fact only adds to the weight of history as Jorge Sampaoli’s men have failed to win a La Liga H2H since October 2015 (D4, L10). But given that they have netted in each of their last nine away league games, eight times exactly once, they will fancy their chances of bridging a stubborn Barcelona backline. However, given that Barcelona have enjoyed narrow wins in their last three home games, the accurate prediction for this game will be Under 1.5 goals.

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Inter Milan vs AC Milan: Match Preview and Expert Football Prediction

Inter Milan will host fierce rivals AC Milan this Sunday in the 178th Serie A edition of the Derby della Madonnina. Both teams are currently fighting for a place in the top four, having been knocked out of the title race due to their inconsistent form and the brilliance of runaway leaders Napoli. Inter currently sit in second position but are 13 points behind Napoli. However, they are in better shape than their rivals, having lost just one of their last ten games in all competitions (W7, D2). Read more: Tottenham vs Manchester City: Match Preview and Expert Football Prediction Simone Inzaghi’s men have also already defeated AC Milan in 2023, cruising to a 3-0 success in the Supercoppa Italiana in January to avenge their 3-2 loss in the reverse league H2H this season. The Nerazzurri also have a positive record in the all-time H2H with 67 wins (D56, L54) against Milan in the Serie A. They also boast the joint second-highest points haul on home soil in Serie A this term (24) after Napoli.  AC Milan are in a sorry state, having not won in six games. They are currently on a run of three consecutive defeats where they have conceded 3+ goals. The Rossoneri, who coasted to the title last season, are looking like a shadow of their former selves but can still get themselves back on their feet with a win here. If they fail to win this game, it will spell the end of their title quest, as they could be 18 points behind the top at the end of the match day. To avoid that, Stefano Pioli will have to work on his side’s first-half performances, with only struggling Salernitana, Sampdoria and Cremonese conceding more Serie A goals before half-time this term (15). So, the best prediction for this tie could be an Over 2.5 Goals.

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Wolfsburg vs Bayern Munich: Match Preview and Expert Football Prediction

Bayern Munich will look to get back to winning ways in the Bundesliga when they travel to Volkswagen Arena to take on Wolfsburg.The hosts come into this tie in a disappointing mood after getting knocked out of the DFB Pokal by Union Berlin, who signed their player Jérôme Roussillon this January. Read more: Atletico Madrid vs Getafe: Match Preview and Expert Football Prediction This result followed another 2-1 loss to Bremen in Bundesliga and made the 6-0 and 5-0 wins over Freiburg and Hertha Berlin after the winter break a thing of distant memory.They will fancy their chances of bouncing back at the Volkswagen Arena, though, as they have dropped just two of the last 15 available points at home (W4, D1), and they are now aiming to equal a club record for consecutive Bundesliga home wins ‘to nil’ with what would be a fourth in succession.Bayern Munich come into this tie on the back of three consecutive league draws since the restart, which has reduced their lead at the top of the standings to just one point ahead of this round of games.However, the Bavarians have strengthened in the January transfer window, with one of their key signings João Cancelo from Manchester City, helping them to a 4-0 win over Mainz in the DFB Pokal.But Julian Nagelsmann certainly won’t underestimate this task in any case, as he has faced no side away from home more often without winning than Wolfsburg (D5, L1). So this game is expected to produce Over 2.5 Goals. For similar predictions, click here

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Tottenham vs Manchester City: Match Preview and Expert Football Prediction

Tottenham will welcome Manchester City to North London this Sunday, looking to record a third consecutive win in all competitions.Despite going two goals up in the first half, the hosts lost 4-2 to City the last time both teams. They will hope to avenge that embarrassing loss at their home ground, where they enjoyed most of their success in the league at the beginning of this season. With Antonio Conte expected to sit out this game after undergoing surgery, Spurs will want to give their manager and home fans a befitting performance as they look to bounce back from two consecutive home league losses to Aston Villa (2-0) and Arsenal (2-0). Read more: Borussia Dortmund vs Freiburg: Match Preview and Expert Football PredictionManchester City won their third consecutive game in midweek when they beat Arsenal 1-0 in the FA Cup. The result made it two games without conceding a goal for Pep Guardiola’s side, who had gone three games without one prior.Their target will now be to win this game and keep the pressure on Arsenal, who lead the Premier League title race by five points. The Cityzens have racked up 53 PL goals over the first 20 rounds and will fancy their chances of winning against a Tottenham side that has lost four of their last five home league games (W1). Today’s Football Prediction could be an over 2. 5 goals game. For similar predictions, click here.

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PSG and Manchester United told to pay €100m for Víctor Osimhen

Paris Saint-Germain have been told to pay €100m if they want to sign in-form Napoli striker Victor Osimhen this summer.The 24-year-old Nigerian striker is one of Europe’s most lethal strikers and is leading Napoli’s quest for the Scudetto title. He is the leading goal scorer in Serie A, and his form has drawn the attention of Europe’s elite clubs. Read more: Manchester United want to sign Federico Valverde in the summerFrench giants PSG and Premier League heavyweight Manchester United are two clubs credited with an interest in the striker.But according to ESPN, the duo will have to pay €100m to price the former Lille man. Napoli signed Osimhen for €70 million in 2020 but will want to make a considerable gain if they must sell. Read more: Bernado Silva eager to leave Manchester City this summer

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Juventus is considering Roma’s Zaniolo

Juventus are reportedly mulling over the signing of out-of-favour Roma midfielder Nicolò Zaniolo.The Italian midfielder has grown frustrated with life at Rome and is keen on leaving. However, his club are also looking to offload him soon as they have grown tired of his antics. He was due to be sold in January, with Roma agreeing to a deal with Premier League side Bournemouth. But Zaniolo refused to leave. Read more: Bernado Silva eager to leave Manchester City this summerJose Mourinho’s side are prepared to let him leave this summer as he is entering the last year of his contract and is unprepared to commit to a new deal.Several European clubs would compete for his signature in the summer window, with Juventus also joining the horse race, according to reports in Italy. The Old Lady are prepared to partake in the auction for Nicolo Zaniolo in the upcoming summer transfer window as they prepare to lose Angel Di Maria on a free transfer.

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Atletico Madrid vs Getafe: Match Preview and Expert Football Prediction

Atletico Madrid will look to make it three consecutive La Liga wins when they host struggling Getafe on Saturday evening. The hosts come into this tie on the back of back-to-back wins ‘to nil’ against Valladolid (3-0) and Osasuna (1-0), taking their points tally for the season to 34. Having been eliminated from all cup competitions this season, they will look to concentrate all their efforts on securing a top-four finish and perhaps joining the title race. Meanwhile, Getafe remain rooted in the relegation zone after another poor showing in the league that saw them lose 1-0 to Real Betis. Read more: Wolves vs Liverpool: Match Preview and Expert Football Prediction The loss was their fourth consecutive loss and made it back-to-back outings without a goal for the visitors, who have scored jusgb16 goals in the league this term–the fourth fewest goals scored in La Liga. Head coach Quique Sánchez Flores has been backed to secure Getafe’s survival in his third stint at the club. But the Spaniard must sort out his side’s defending to achieve that, with Getafe keeping only one clean sheet in their last six league games. This game will likely feature Under 2.5 Goals. For Accurate Football Predictions, click here.

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