Barcelona vs Girona: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

Barcelona will welcome fellow Catalan side Girona to Camp Nou on Monday for the 28th Round of the 2022/23 La Liga season. The league leaders will be hoping to bounce from their astonishing El Clasico defeat in midweek when they host Girona, having suffered a 4-0 loss to Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final. They won the first leg at Santiago Bernabeu 1-0 but were blown away in the second leg by Carlo Ancelotti’s men, who became the first Spanish team to score more than two goals in a single game at Camp Nou this season.  Head Coach Xavi Hernadez will be desperate for his side to perform well on Monday as they target a solid finish to their La Liga campaign. Having been kicked out of every competition this season, winning the league has become Barca’s only priority.   Read more: Lorient vs Marseille: Preview and Expert Football Prediction They hold a massive 12-point lead at the top of the table ahead of this weekend’s games, but Xavi has insisted that there are “11 finals left.” He will hope that his men will win the first of those finals against their Catalan rivals Girona on Monday.  The visitors have enjoyed a superb season by their own standards, with their attractive brand of football getting them as much attention as their esteemed neighbours. Girona’s average of 3.11 goals per game is the best in La Liga, while only the top-three clubs have scored more than their 42 goals this season.  Despite this, they aren’t completely clear of relegation, given that they are only seven points above the bottom three coming into this match. Nevertheless, manager Michel will hope his side can continue to pick up points, including in this game against a Barcelona side that has conceded only two goals at home this entire league campaign (W11, D2). Girona’s recent away from might give their supporters some hope that their team can get something from this tie, while the 14 goals featured in their last three away games will provide neutrals with the belief that another entertaining game will be witnessed at Camp Nou on Monday night.  That said, Barca’s clean sheet record at home in the league suggests that an under 2.5 goals bet will be the best prediction for this game. 

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Lorient vs Marseille: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

Marseille will travel to Stade du Moustoir this Sunday, hoping to keep their quest for an unlikely Ligue 1 title alive against Lorient. The hosts are looking to regain the momentum they gathered just before the international break, having suffered a 3-1 defeat and a red card against Lille in their last outing. That wasn’t the ideal start for Régis Le Bris’ men after his contract extension until 2027. However, the loss will unlikely dampen the mood as this remains Lorient’s best-ever points return after 29 Ligue 1 rounds (44). Read more: Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid: Preview and Expert Football Prediction That point haul has eclipsed their 43-point haul from the 2012/13 season when finishing in eighth, yet with an eight-point gap to the top-five ahead of the round, European qualification may be a bridge too far. Regardless they will give it a shot and will be buoyed by a return home as Lorient are unbeaten in all but one home league game since the turn of the year (W3, D2, L1). But games against Marseille don’t always go in the way of the hosts, who have lost their seven clashes against Marseille. The visitors enter this round of games just six points behind league leaders, PSG, following a four-game unbeaten run of league games (W2, D2).  Igor Tudor’s men don’t have a problem playing away from home, as they are on the longest current winning streak of away league games across the top five European divisions (W8). Moreover, the visitors scored at least twice in seven of those victories, whilst four of the last six came without reply, a compelling stat indeed for a side that haven’t lost away to Lorient in over a decade (W5, D2). That said, an under 2.5 goals bet will be the best prediction for this game.

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Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

Atletico Madrid will travel to Madrid this Sunday to face Rayo Vallecano in the 28th round of the 2022/23 La Liga season. The hosts find themselves higher in the La Liga standings than they did before their previous meeting with Atlético Madrid despite suffering the longest active winless streak of the competition (D5, L2).  They come into this game sitting in ninth position, so it’s certainly not too late to give up on their dreams of European football yet. If Real Madrid wins the Copa del Rey final, it will send the seventh-placed team into the preliminary rounds of the UEFA Europa Conference League, so there is still a chance for a European adventure next season. Read more: Leeds United vs Crystal Palace: Preview and Expert Football Prediction They have proven that they can frustrate top teams in the league,  with their 1-1 draw with Atlético at the Metropolitano in October, alongside a draw at Camp Nou (0-0) and win at home to Real Madrid (3-2), enough reminders that on their day they can compete with the league’s best.  Atletico Madrid will look to keep their place in the top four of La Liga when they travel to Campo de Futbol de Vallecas on Sunday. The visitors are primed to continue their ten years without a loss to Vallecano in any competition (W11, D3) after three consecutive La Liga wins ‘to nil’ gave them plenty of breathing space in third place. They have a nine-point buffer inside the Champions League qualification slots going into the round. They will fancy their chances of winning here, having won ten of the last 13 competitive games between both sides (D3). Click here to get expert football predictions. 

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Leeds United vs Crystal Palace: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

Crystal Palace will look to continue their positive start to life under Roy Hodgson on Sunday when they travel to Elland Road to face relegation-threatened Leeds United. The hosts are one of nine Premier League teams currently embroiled in an ugly relegation battle after 29 rounds of football. But they did their chances of survival a lot of good in midweek when they beat struggling Nottingham Forest 2-1 at home. Leeds United boss Javi Gracia was quick to credit his players as “the protagonists” after they came from behind to secure the win, which was his third win in just six Premier League (PL) games at the helm (W3, D1, L2).  Read more: Liverpool vs Arsenal: Preview and Expert Football Prediction That positive run has propelled Leeds to 13th place ahead of the weekend, though with just two points separating them from the drop zone, the battle for survival is far from over. Meanwhile, Palace began life under former boss Roy Hodgson with a dramatic 2-1 win over fellow strugglers Leicester. That result ended the Eagles’ torrid 13-game run without a win in all competitions and lifted them to the top of a raft of eight sides separated by just five points between 12th-19th ahead of the round. Their next task is to end their torrid six-game winless run of away games (D1, L5), with four defeats coming by just a single goal. However, Elland Road hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for the visitors, who have lost every away H2H encounter with Leeds United since the 2006/07 season (L7). Meanwhile, Leeds have scored just three goals across a winless seven-game run of PL games played on Sundays (D2, L5). It could be another under 2.5 goals outing at Elland Road on Sunday.

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Liverpool vs Arsenal: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

Arsenal will take their quest for the Premier League title to Anfield this Sunday, where they face an out-of-form Liverpool, battling to rekindle their top-four bid. The Reds, in recent seasons, have entered this time of the season embroiled in battles to secure the Premier League crown. But this campaign, they’ll merely be spectators after recording just 12 wins from their first 28 games of the season (D7, L9). European football isn’t even assured for them next season after a rotten run of no win in three league matches (D1, L2) has left them eighth and three points off of the top six ahead of this round. Read more: Lazio vs Juventus: Preview and Expert Football Prediction Each of those losses came on the road, and the Reds will hope Anfield can again be the equaliser in getting them back on track.  It’s proven to be so recently, and they have kept four consecutive home league clean sheets thanks to their most recent PL Anfield contest, a 7-0 thumping of bitter rivals Manchester United. Arsenal have often felt the wrath of a buoyant Kop, too, with Liverpool winning each of the last six PL head-to-head meetings at Anfield by an aggregate score of 22-4. However, the Gunners are a different beast this season and will be confident of getting a good result at Anfield this time. They come into this tie on the back of a 4-1 thrashing of Leeds United. The win made it seven successive PL wins to the Gunners, adding to the belief that the red half of North London can see their first league triumph since 2003/04.  Arsenal’s potential title-winning grit was on full display in their 3-2 success over Liverpool in the reverse fixture, meaning they could earn themselves a first league double over the Reds since 2009/10. Arsenal’s away form has been partly responsible for their dominance in the league this season, as they’ve won seven more points on the road than their closest title rivals. That includes victory in seven of their last eight PL away matches (L1), which has contributed to Arsenal owning both the league’s best defence (nine goals conceded) and offence (28 goals scored) on their travels. Click here to get accurate football predictions.

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MLS Matchday 7: Inter Miami VS FC Dallas Predictions

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. MatchPlug has the best match preview for Miami VS Dallas as well as the Best Betting Tips Today and accurate MLS Picks. See: MLS Matchday 7: DC United VS Columbus Crew Predictions Predictions and Betting Preview for Inter Miami VS FC Dallas Matchday Game 7 Venue: DRV PNK, Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Miami When: Saturday, April 8,  2023 Time: 16:30 GMT Teams to play: Inter Miami and FC Dallas Picks: MONEYLINE 2.36 Odds as provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On Inter Miami 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.36 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 2.5 Bet MGM Moneyline: 2.25 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. Related MLS Preview: MLS Matchday 7: FC Cincinnati VS Philadelphia Union Predictions

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MLS Matchday 7: FC Cincinnati VS Philadelphia Union Predictions

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. For an accurate betting preview of Cincinnati and Philadelphia, visit MatchPlug. We also have the Best Betting Tips Today, MLS Predictions, picks, and odds for similar MLS matches. See: MLS Matchday 7: DC United VS Columbus Crew Predictions Predictions and Betting Preview for FC Cincinnati VS Philadelphia Union Matchday Game 7 Venue: TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio When: Saturday, April 8th, 2023 Time: 16:30 GMT Teams to play: FC Cincinnati and Philadelphia Union  Picks: MONEYLINE 2.02 Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On FC Cincinnati 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.02 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 2.5 Bet MGM Moneyline: 2.00 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. Related: MLS Matchday 7: Inter Miami VS FC Dallas Predictions

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Lazio vs Juventus: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

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. Read more: Nice vs PSG: Preview and Expert Football Prediction 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. 

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Nice vs PSG: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

Ligue 1 holders Paris Saint-Germain will travel to Allianz Riviera this Saturday to face European hopefuls Nice in the 30th round of the 2022/23 Ligue 1 season.  The hosts’ quest to break into the European spots this season have been slow, yet steady with 45 points so far, taking them to eighth position, five points behind Lille in fifth position.  However, a 1-1 draw with Angers last time threatens to undo their patient work as it means they are winless in their last four league games (D4). But it also means that they come into this tie on a 14-game unbeaten run in all competitions (W8, they D6),  the second-longest in the club’s history, inching them ever closer to the club record of 16 games set back in 1984.   Read more: Manchester United vs Everton: Preview and Expert Football Prediction While they remain unbeaten in that time, they could miss out on the European spots unless they can produce a remarkable turnaround in Ligue 1’s final nine games. However, given that they have been unbeaten in home league action since September and won this fixture against league leaders PSG last season, they may have some belief they can open up the title race, for other teams at least.  Meanwhile, PSG come into this tie in terrible form, having lost their last two league games. As a result, pressure is mounting on coach Christophe Galtier, who incidentally was Nice coach last season.  The French man will know that his former side will not want to do him favours as they will also be keen on taking maximum points. He hasn’t overseen a victory in a personal away H2H against Nice since November 2013 (D3, L4), casting doubt on whether PSG can avoid a third-straight Ligue 1 defeat for the first time since 2010. Nevertheless, the Parisians travel to the Southeastern coast of France holding a healthy six-point lead atop Ligue 1 ahead of the round. The Ligue 1 title is their last shot to glory this season, having already been knocked out of the Champions League and Coupe de France. They can’t afford to let the Ligue 1 title slip too. Click here to get today’s soccer prediction.

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MLS Matchday 7: DC United VS Columbus Crew Predictions

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. MatchPlug has all the information and analysis you’ll be needing for United and Crew. There are also our offerings for Best Betting Tips Today and MLS Predictions. Read: MLS Matchday 7: FC Cincinnati VS Philadelphia Union Predictions Predictions and Betting Preview for DC United VS Columbus Crew Matchday Game 7 Venue: Audi Field, Washington, DC When: Saturday, April 8th, 2023 Time: 16:30 GMT Teams to play: DC United and Columbus Crew MLS Picks: MONEYLINE 2.58 Odds as provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On DC United 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.58 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 2.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.60 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. Final Prediction: DC United Moneyline. More From MLS: MLS Matchday 7: Inter Miami VS FC Dallas Predictions

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