Real Madrid v Valencia MatchPlug Match Preview Soccer Prediction and Betting Tips

Real Madrid would be looking to banish the ghost of their last league game when they take to the field for this match. Los Blancos enjoyed some success in midweek as they triumphed 2-0 over AS Roma, that was their 5th win in 6 games under Santiago Solari. The last time they were in action in the league, they were beaten 3-0 by unfancied Eibar, so they come into this match looking to avoid another upsetting defeat while Valencia would be looking to inflict exactly that on them. Los Che were beaten 1-0 by Juventus in the Champions League on Tuesday, that result effectively ended their Champions League run and they would now focus more on finishing in a European place in the league. Prior to their match against Juve, Marcelinho’s men were on a run of 3 straight wins. They have however, found it hard to score goals away from home. They have just 7 goals from 10 away games so far and that wouldn’t give a shaky Real Madrid defence any cause for concern.

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Rangers vs Villarreal MatchPlug Match Preview Soccer Prediction and Betting Tips

This is one of the toughest groups in the Europa League this season as any of the four teams could still qualify for the next round. Steven Gerard’s side could top the group at the end of this game and they could also be totally out of the competition as well depending on the outcomes of the two group games. However, the performance of the Gers so far has been way too good to think that they would not qualify for the next round. Despite needing to go through a very tough qualification phase, Rangers suffered their first European defeat of the season in their last match. While that was a major setback, they would be banking on home support to help them get another three points here. Villarreal were expected to qualify from this group as leaders when the draw was first made, but the Spaniards are having a less than impressive season at the moment. They come into this game in the 16th position in La Liga and needed a goal from their Nigerian prodigy, Samuel Chukwueze to see off Real Betis at the weekend. While their manager has been rotating his team heavily for the past few European games, we expect him to stick to a strong line up for this game.

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Fenerbahce vs Dinamo Zagreb MatchPlug Match Preview Soccer Prediction and Betting Tips

Dynamo Zagreb have won all their games in this competition so far and they would be looking to keep that run going here. However, the hosts need just a point to secure qualification to the next round, so they would be confident that they can achieve that on their home turf heading into this game. The Home side have had more joy playing at home in this competition so far as they have scored 4 times and conceded none. The visitors would feel they have no reason to go all out for the win especially as they would be playing their last group game at home. Dynamo Zagreb need just a point to secure top spot as they have already qualified for the next round. They can afford to field a weaker team or play at low intensity, however, we expect them to know that in football, the job is not done until it is well and truly done. Zagreb have showed that they are the best team in this group as they have beaten all comers in this group and if they maintain that level of competitiveness, then they might end this game as winners again. This will be just the second renewal of this fixture. When the teams met earlier in the campaign, Dinamo won by four goals to one.

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Salzburg take on RB Leipzig MatchPlug Match Preview Soccer Prediction and Betting Tips

Salzburg are one of the most impressive teams in this competition this season. They have won all their 4 group games so far, a record that only Chelsea and Dynamo Zagreb have matched. Their run of form has already secured qualification to the next round, finishing as the top team is also a possibility but they would look to avoid a defeat here which shouldn’t be much of a problem. RB Leipzig have struggled for much of this season in Europe and they would see this game as a chance to not only get revenge but to also help their push to reach the next round. They have collected just 6 points from their 4 group games so far, as that is the same points total that Celtic has. The Germans play pointless Rosenborg in their last group game, but they would want to leave this game with at least a point to help their push. The host are in sizzling form at the moment. They come into this game unbeaten in their last 32 games in all competitions and they are 12 points clear at the top of the Austrian Bundesliga after just 15 games. In Europe, they have won all their group games so far, including a 3-2 reverse win in this fixture.

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Rosenborg BK vs Celtic FC MatchPlug Match Preview Soccer Prediction and Betting Tips

Celtic earned an impressive win in their last Europa League game against RB Leipzig and they would be looking to build on that here. The Hoops would have been eliminated from Europe if they had lost to the impressive Germans but they dug deep and earned a deserved 2-1 win. The Scottish champions have been  unbeaten since that game and faced tough games on artificial turf against Livingston and Hamilton, yet they came out tops. They would be back on grass for this game and their fans would be expecting them to continue their impressive head to head record against their Norwegian hosts. Rosenborg have suffered a hit to their confidence since they were beaten 5-2 by RB Salzburg at home in their last Europa League game. They were on a three games winning run before that match but they have scored just a goal and won only one match in the two games that followed that defeat. It is also not good reading to say that their opponents in these games have been outside the Norwegian top ten, so they would need to get their confidence up to get a result here.  

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Lyon vs Manchester City MatchPlug Match Preview Soccer Prediction and Betting Tips

Lyon pulled off a major upset when they beat Manchester City on the Champions League match day 1 this season. The Cityzens have since recovered from that slump to win three of their last three Champions League games, and Pep Guardiola’s side would qualify for the knockout stages should they secure a 4th straight win in this game. Lyon’s win in the reverse of this game means that they can qualify for the next round if they can cause a second defeat of the season on the Premier League leaders. This group is a high scoring group with both if these teams among Europe’s biggest scorers so far. All of the games that have been played in this group has ended in 3 or more goals been scored and Lyon come into this match having lost just one of their last 14 home games, so we could be in for another cracking affair here. Lyon have proved to be a strong team to break down and City could struggle here as well, as they took more than 85 minutes to  get the winning goal against Hoffenheim. Lyon have hosted English opposition nine times previously in European competitions, winning two, drawing six and losing one. Manchester City have visited French clubs twice previously in UEFA competitions and have yet to win, losing one and drawing one. Both of City’s previous games in France contained over 3. 5 goals.

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Juventus vs Valencia MatchPlug Match Preview Soccer Prediction and Betting Tips

Juventus were on the verge of confirming their qualification to the next round of the Champions League as group winners when they hosted and led Manchester United in their last group game. However, the Red Devils came from behind within the last 10 minutes to win the game 2-1. That defeat means they may even not top this group at the end of the day but a win here would keep them ahead of the Red Devils and eliminate Valencia if Manchester United secure a win in their game as well. After losing to Manchester United they have gone on to win two consecutive league games and scored 4 goals while conceding none, they would be looking to build on that in this game. Valencia did beat Young Boys at home but they still need to win this game and beat Manchester United at home in their last game to have the chance to reach the next round, so their most likely position would be 3rd and a place in the Europa League round of 32. Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off in the reverse fixture,yet the Old Ladies ended up 2-0 winners, he would be looking to get back at them with at least a goal in this game.

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