After a dramatic start of the season, Estoril seem to have found momentum as they have gone unbeaten in eight straight games with six wins under the supervision of Scottish coach Ian Cathro. Their latest win was a 2-1 victory against Rio Ave which has pushed them to better compete for the European qualifications.
Auxere has finally put an end to their 11 match winless run with a 3-0 home win against Marseille in LIGUE 1. The exciting win provided not only a much-needed relief for Auxerre but also dealt a major blow to Marseille’s title ambitions. Now, Marseille sits 10 points behind league leaders Paris Saint-Germain, having played one more match. With the season almost ending, this defeat has been major setback, extinguishing any hopes of competing for the title race and leaving them to struggle in their remaining fixtures.
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini remains cautious about his team’s Serie A title prospects, despite their dominant 5-0 victory over Empoli on Sunday. He stated that there is no chance for errors as the season enters its most cruicial phase. The win over Empoli was important as it moved third-placed Atalanta three points behind league leaders Inter Milan and just two behind second-placed Napoli. Currently, they also tie with Inter as the highest-scoring team in the Serie A this season with 59 goals. Despite these achievements, Gasperini acknowledged the unpredictability of the title race and is trying is best avoid any slip up’s as there are still 12 remaining games to play.
Borussia Dortmund have moved seven points into the Bundesliga’s top four with a dominant 6-0 victory over Union Berlin at Signal Iduna Park. Serhou Guirassy dominated the game securing four goals for his team. After ending their winless run in six games, Dortmund needed to redeem themselves and took full advantage against the Union’s who had already lost their last five visits to BVB. Currently, Union are only 10 points above automatic relegation, while Dortmund ended their two game losing streak and improved their hopes of moving up the table.
Hakon Arnar Haraldsson’s first-ever Ligue 1 double secured a 2-1 victory for Lille over Monaco at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, moving them to 3rd position in the standings(temporarily). Lille put in so much effort for the win but will celebrate their return to the Champions League qualification spots, as well as consecutive league victories for the first time since October. Meanwhile, Monaco’s struggles away from home continue, with no wins in six road matches and weak defenses becoming worrisome in their push to finish top four in the League.
PSG won 3-2 over Lyon at Groupama Stadium, ending the Lyon’s seven match unbeaten streak in the League. Thanks to the win, PSG has now moved 13 points clear at the Ligue 1. A seventh head-to-head home loss in eight meetings for the hosts pushes them to sixth position, and seven points away from the third UCL qualifications spot. However, upcoming fixtures against fellow European contenders Brest and Nice will provide a much clearer indication of their potential finishing position.
Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson’s mistake proved costly as his team suffered a devastating 1-0 loss to struggling Hull on Saturday. Patterson misjudged Joe Gelhardt’s corner, knocking it into his own net in the 18th minute at the Stadium of Light. The defeat marked Sunderland’s first back-to-back league losses this season, leaving them in fourth place and eight points behind second-placed Sheffield United, who play league leaders Leeds on Monday.
The Premier League showdown between Chelsea and Southampton is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Read our Match preview for Chelsea Vs Southampton. The game will begin at 21:15 WAT at Stamford Bridge. The game pits two struggling sides at contrasting ends of the table in a battle for the 3 points that can move them up the Premier League table. Match Plug has the full preview for Chelsea VS Southampton. Read on to learn the odds, insights and analysis for this matchup. Betting Preview for Chelsea VS Southampton Betting On Chelsea Chelsea are in 6th place in the Premier League with 43 points. Their season so far has been solid but somewhat inconsistent, with 12 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses. Their home form has been great as well and 6 wins, 4 draws, and only 2 defeats at Stamford Bridge. However, their recent performances across all competitions has been worrying. In their last five games, they have only won twice while suffering three defeats. Their last match really showed how weak their defenses have become, ending in a 3-0 loss away to Brighton & Hove Albion. Betting On Southampton Southampton’s Premier League season has been terrible. The Saints have become bottom dwellers on the standings with just 9 points from 25 premier league matches. Their away form has been especially poor, managing to win only once, draw twice and lose 10 times. Their defense still remains their biggest weakness and their recent games have done practically nothing to help them move up the table. In their last outing, they recorded another devastating 3-1 home defeat to AFC Bournemouth. MatchPlug Prediction Chelsea VS Southampton Chelsea are the expected favorites for Monday’s game. Despite minor defensive setbacks they have faced, the blues have been strong at home and are better placed on the table compared to bottom placed Southampton. With Southampton’s away record and losing streak, a win is more likely for the Blues. Our prediction for the Chelsea VS Southampton Premier League clash is for Chelsea to win. Final Prediction: Chelsea Moneyline
Stoke City and Middlesbrough are set to face off in an exciting England Championship match on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Read Matchplug’s preview for the Stoke VS Middlesbrough match. The game kicks off at 20:45 WAT time at Bet365 Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Both teams will be looking to secure the winner’s three points as they continue their battle in the league. Match Plug has an in-depth preview of the Stoke VS Middlesbrough game. Read on to find out more. Betting Preview for Stoke VS Middlesbrough Betting On Stoke Stoke has shown some improvement this season. Their recent wins against Hull City and Swansea helped them move 6 points above the relegation zone. However, their struggles in away matches continued last Saturday when they conceded to a 4-2 defeat against Norwich. The Potters have now won only one of their last eight away league games. On a more positive note, they remain unbeaten in their last four matches at the bet365 Stadium and will be aiming to keep this unbeaten run going for the first time this season. Betting On Middlesbrough Middlesbrough ended to a tough run against Stoke in September, having previously lost three consecutive games to them. That victory in the reverse fixture gave them the points they needed to move ahead of their upcoming opponents in the Championship standings. Middlesbrough will be looking to complete a league double over Stoke for the first time since 2020, but more importantly, they are eager to secure a win to qualify for the playoffs. MatchPlug Prediction Stoke VS Middlesbrough Stoke has been strong at home, going four games unbeaten at the bet365 Stadium. However, they have struggled to secure the same record on the road. Middlesbrough’s poor form in the championship is slowly diminishing their playoff hopes, so they badly need to win this fixture. Our prediction for Monday’s clash is a close game with Middlesbrough ending as the victors. Final Prediction: Middlesbrough Over/Under
FC Porto will welcome Vitoria Guimaraes at the Estadio do Daragão on the 24th of February, 2025. Read Match plug’s preview for the FC Porto VS Vitoria Game. In this matchup, Porto will aim to secure all three points as they continue to increase their chances of a Champions League spot, while Vitoria Guimaraes will be determined to cause an upset against the home side. MatchPlug has the full preview for the FC Porto VS Vitoria Guimaraes Clash. Read to find out more. Betting Preview for FC Porto VS Vitoria Guimaraes Betting On FC Porto FC Porto has struggles with their form in recent matches. They have won only one of their last five games. Their last encounter ended in disappointment as they lost 3-2 to Roma, knocking them out of the Europa League. However, they have been strong at home, with nine wins and two draws in 11 league matches at Estadio do Dragao. They will be hoping to use this advantage to secure a win against Vitoria Guimaraes on Monday night. Betting On Vitoria Guimaraes Vitoria Guimaraes will head into this game looking to cause more problems for FC Porto. Despite struggling to win against Porto in the past, they remain confident because of their current unbeaten run of three matches. However, Guimaraes must improve their attack if they want a win as their attack form has been one of the weakest in the Primeira Liga. MatchPlug Prediction FC Porto VS Vitoria Guimaraes Porto has struggled with their form in away matches but remains strong at home. Guimaraes, despite being unbeaten in their previous three games, have been struggling to score and remain winless in their last nine away matches. In Monday’s match, Porto’s home record should give them the edge. Our prediction for the game is for Porto to win. Final Prediction: FC Porto Over/Under
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