football predictions today: valencia vs barcelona sure tips

Football Predictions Today: Valencia VS Barcelona Sure Tips

Valencia VS Barcelona is debatably the pick of the matches in the opening game week of the 2024-25 La Liga season. Both clubs will play at Mestalla on Saturday night, with Valencia hosting Barcelona.  MatchPlug has Expert Football Predictions, picks, and odds for Valencia VS Barcelona. We are a Hot Prediction Site to find La Liga previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Valencia VS Barcelona  Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Valencia Valencia have won the La Liga champions six times, with their last victory coming in 2004. The club have found winning hard in recent years. Los Che have not reached top-four spot since 2019, finishing 9th, 13th, 16th, and 9th in their last five campaigns. Valencia scored 13 wins, 10 draws, and 15 defeats from their 38 league matches last term to collect 49 points.  The hosts got busy for the summer friendlies, they played seven times, with their preparations for the new season ending with a 3-2 success over Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt last weekend. Over the summer, they signed Dani Gomez and Rafa Mir joining on loan. They also kept their star players from last term, including Javi Guerra. Betting On Barcelona Barcelona only signed two players in the summer; Pau Victor from Girona and Dani Olmo returing to Camp Nou from RB Leipzig. The Catalans have been frustrated in their chase for Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Willams, but they have not given up. There should be a lot of moves at Camp Nou in the final stages of the transfer window.  Blaugrana are now managed by Hansi Flick, who replaced Xavi, and there will be pressure on him to lead a title charge this term. However, champions Real Madrid look powerful this season, adding Endrick and Kylian Mbappe to a star-packed lineup. Barca ended last season in second place, 10 place behind Madrid, who easily proved to be the best in La Liga.  MatchPlug Prediction For Valencia VS Barcelona  Barcelona won six of their last seven league matches against Valencia and they are expected to claim another close win this weekend. The hosts held Barca to a 1-1 draw at Mestalla last season, and Blaugrana will be missing some key players for this game. However, experts back them to secure all three points in their first match of the new season. Final Prediction: Barcelona Moneyline. 

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football predictions today: inter milan vs genoa sure tips

Football Predictions Today: Inter Milan VS Genoa Sure Tips

After annihilating their competition last season, Inter Milan will deploy their league defence on Saturday when they face Genoa at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. While Milan will fight to maintain top spot this season, the hosts will intend to enter Serie A’s top 10. Don’t miss Inter Milan VS Genoa. You can get Todays football Tips, picks, and odds for Inter Milan VS Genoa on MatchPlug. We are the Best Prediction site for previews and tips for all Italian Serie A games. Predictions and Betting Preview For Inter Milan VS Genoa Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Inter Milan Inter Milan ended last season’s title in the best style ever, defeating long-term rivals AC Milan at San Siro. Even after they drew their final two fixtures, Milan could bost a massive 19-point gap over AC in the last standings. This was the second-biggest difference between first and second throughout Italy’s three-points-per-win, also passing Napoli’s achievement one year earlier. With few changes to last term’s squad, Simone Inzaghi ran a busy summer itinerary, with Nerazzurri drawing their last friendly 1-1 against Chelsea last week Sunday. Now a squad that has lost only one league on the road last campaign, will visit Liguria. There they will push to maintain recent precedent among reigning Serie A champions. Betting On Genoa Genoa boss Alberto Gilardino will collaborate with Inzaghi this weekend. Gilardino, who played with Simone’s brother Pipo Inzaghi while at San Siro looks forward to his second season in charge. He led the Grifone back to Serie A after being appointed in December 2023 and kept them in the league last season.  Genoa’s resilience saved them in their comeback season, as they scored no less than 18 points from losing points; a club record since the top flight returned to 20 teams back in 2004. Due to this, relegation was never an issue and Gilardino’s squad ended on a strong mid-table finish with a final-day victory over Bologna.  MatchPlug Prediction For Inter Milan VS Genoa  Inter Milan have won all of their last five Serie A openers, and have chosen continuity this summer. They should make that number 6 against Genoa who are lacking last season’s top men up front.  Final Prediction: AC Milan Moneyline. 

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football predictons today: le havre vs psg

Football Predictions Today: Le Havre VS PSG Sure Tips

In the opening match of the 2024-25 Ligue 1 season, Le Havre faced reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain, who will have their first season without Kylian Mbappe since 2016-17, at Stade Oceane on Friday. Watch Le Havre VS PSG. MatchPlug has the Expert Football Predictions, picks, and odds for Le Havre VS PSG. We are the Best Prediction Site where you can find reliable Ligue 1 previews. Predictions and Betting Preview For Le Havre VS PSG  Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Le Havre While Le Havre only finished one place over the relegation playoff spot, they would be happy with their final spot, especially since it was their first return to the top flight in 14 years. The final four matches of the 2023-24 league season were intense given that the hosts lost 1-0 to Metz on April 21, though drawing with PSG and winning Strasbourg in their next two games helped them survive. Le Havre ended their first Ligue 1 campaign with 34 goals scored and 45 conceded, and out of the 18 sides in the division, they were the 16th best offensive and eight-best defensive team. But, if they must survive a second season back in top-flight, then it would be in the absence of Luk Elsner, who left them for Reims in late June. Betting On PSG Ligue 1 reigning champions entered this match on the back of a confusing 2023-24 season, as while they won their 10th league title, they failed once again to win the Champions League. Their 2-0 aggregate loss in the semi-final against Borussia Dortmund, who had a bad domestic season, is a significant failure for Luis Enrique.  Having scored 81 goals last campaign, Paris Saint-Germain were the best attacking squad in the division, with Monaco ranking second in this metric after scoring just 68 times. But, although they conceded only 33 times this was four more times than Nice and fewer than Brest and Lille. MatchPlug Prediction For Le Havre VS PSG  While Le Havre drew with PSG near the end of the 2023-24 Ligue 1 season, it is hard to see how they can beat them on Friday. Even without Mbappe, it would not be shocking to see Les Parisiens score more than once and open the season in a remarkable manner. Final Prediction: PSG Moneyline. 

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football predictions today: manchester united vs fulham

Football Predictions Today: Manchester United VS Fulham Sure Tips

Manchester United VS Fulham will kick off the 2024-25 Premier League season on Friday. This preview shares an analysis of both clubs and predictions for the match.  Use MatchPlug to get the Football Prediction for today, picks, odds, and analysis for Manchester United VS Fulham. We are a Winning Prediction Site to get EPL previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Manchester United VS Fulham  Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Manchester United Manchester United resume their season still smarting from a close loss to Manchester City in the Community Shield. The Red Devils are out to improve on their eight position finish last season, where they lost 2-1 to Fulham at Old Trafford.  Manager, Erik ten Hag kept his job with the team, receiving a new contract. The pressure is on Manchester after getting a significant investment in the transfer market.  Betting On Fulham Fulham may have signed star midfielder Joao Palhinha over to Bayern, but they added Emile Smith Rowe to their squad. They’ll work toward securing at least their third mid-table finish in a row. Rowe scored 2-0 against Hoffenheim in Fulham’s final pre-season friendly. Fulham has a fit squad as the opening match approaches. The final friendly at Hoffenheim witnessed Marco Silva deliver Rodrigo Muniz up front in a 4-3-3 formation, with Smith Rowe, Andreas Pereira, and Sasa Lukic in midfield.  MatchPlug Prediction For Manchester United VS Fulham  The first match of the season is a free-hit for Fulham, but Manchester seemed like they improved in the Community Shield. So, fans can expect a narrow victory for the hosts.  Final Prediction: Manchester United Moneyline. 

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crystal palace chase bundesliga duo as they seek guehi replacement

Crystal Palace chase Bundesliga duo as they seek Guehi replacement

Crystal Palace are looking for a new centre-half in the German Bundesliga, with other clubs showing interest in Guehi.  With captain Marc Guehi the subject of interest from clubs like Newcastle United, Palace are now searching for a replacement.  Bayer Leverkusen defender Odilon Kossounou and VFL Wolfsburg’s Maxence Lacroix are both on the Palace’s radar.  Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports: “Understand Crystal Palace are considering Odilon Kossounou as well as Maxence Lacroix as centre back options. “It all depends on Marc Guehi exit with Newcastle set to bid again soon.”

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arsenal 'sound out' brazil serie a's vitor reis

Arsenal ‘sound out’ Brazil Serie A’s Vitor Reis, Real Madrid also interested

Arsenal could explore the South American market again. This time it’s for Brazilian prodigy Vitor Reis. According to an X post from Diario AS’ Edu Borges, the Gunners are one of three Premier League sides who have ‘sounded out’ Palmeiras for teenager Vitor Reis.  Reis is only 18, but he has stunned spectators with his performances in recent weeks. He has started 10 matches for Palmeiras since the beginning of July. He just made his senior debut as a substitute against Fortaleza at the end of June.  Borges, who works for AS, states that besides Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have also monitored Reis. But, he claims that Real Madrid are also scouting the defender.  Reis has been captain of Brazil’s Under 17 team since the beginning of last year. He started all but one game at the South American Under 17 Championships as his club won 7 of their 9 fixtures.  Although Reis only made his debut for Palmeiras back in June, he has been attracting interest from clubs.  Spanish newspaper Diario AS wrote on their website: “Among Reis’ qualities as a player, two particularly notable traits are his good positioning and tactical intelligence.” He signed a new contract with Palmeiras at the start of August with his deal ending in 2028. He can play as a right-sided defender or left-sided defender which could be crucial for Mikel Arterta’s club if they sign him.  West Ham signed Palmerias’ Luis Guilherme earlier this summer while Real Madrid just concluded Endrick’s signing in 2023. Vitor could be the next Brazilian Serie A star to join European football. 

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chicago fire sporting director georg heitz to leave club

Chicago Fire sporting director Georg Heitz to leave club

Chicago Fire announced on Monday, that sporting director Georg Heitz will leave the club. This will be after the 2024 MLS season.  Mentioning personal reasons, Heitz will return to Switzerland after five seasons managing Chicago’s football operations. He will remain on the board of directors at partner club FC Lugano. And will keep playing a major role in the relationship between both teams. “I’d like to express my deepest gratitude to [Chicago Fire owner] Joe Mansueto and his family for their unwavering trust and loyalty. Their commitment to the club is exceptional, and working alongside them has been an honor,” Heitz said in an official statement. “… Although the results have fallen short of our expectations, I am proud of our progress in other important areas and the working culture we’ve established, which will serve the organization well moving forward.” Heitz became Chicago sporting director in December 2019. During his stint, the Fire signed 10 homegrown players. They also completed two major outbound transfers: goalkeeper Gaga Slonina joining Chelsea FC and forward Jhon Durán joining Aston Villa.  He also presided over the signing of Swiss player Xherdan Shaqiri and club-record signing Hugo Cuypers.  Additionally, Chicago formed MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Chicago Fire II. They set up an international, multi-club network by buying of Swiss Super League side FC Lugano during Heitz’s tenure.  But, the Fire failed to reach the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs under Heitz. With nine matches left in their 2024 campaign, Chicago are 14th in the Eastern Conference. They are on pace to miss the postseason for the seventh straight season.  “Georg recently informed me of his decision to step away from the Fire after the season, and while I respect his choice to return to Switzerland, his presence and leadership will be greatly missed,” Mansueto said in a release. “I would like to sincerely thank Georg for his dedicated efforts to expand our football operations and build a structure that will set the club up for success.”

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guardians vs cubs betting predictions

MLB EXPERT PICKS: Cleveland Guardians VS Chicago Cubs betting Predictions

The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago Cubs will begin their three-game series tonight with a Guardians VS Cubs matchup at Progressive Field.  MatchPlug has the MLB Expert Picks, predictions, and odds for Guardians VS Cubs. We are a Hot Prediction Site that offers accurate MLB previews and match analysis. Predictions And Betting Preview For Cleveland Guardians VS Chicago Cubs  Odds as seen on 1XBet. Betting On The Cleveland Guardians After winning on August 2nd, the Cleveland Guardians went on a five-game winning streak. They ruined their efforts with seven consecutive losses, allowing the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals to move within four matches of first place. The Guardians eventually won on Saturday to stop the lossing, but it was too late. Their fight in the division will continue with a Ben Lively start. Lively has a 3.14 ERA and holds opponents under three runs in four of five outings. Saturday’s win was Cleveland’s fifth straight game without scoring over three runs. The lineup has been stuck since July, with periodic victories. For the season, the Guardians have the 12th-most runs per match, 4.59. Their success is due the fourth-lowest strikeout rate and the seventh-most stolen bases. They have hit more home runs that all of last season.  Betting On The Chicago Cubs The Chicago Cubs won the Crosstown Classic, taking their winning streak to four matches. They had an unusual Sunday off due the two-game set. A refreshed Cubs will nominate All-Star rookie Shota Imanaga in the race for another victory. Imanaga has a 2.75 ERA on the road and has only been charged with over three runs in one road match.  If Chicago wants to keep winning, it’ll need the offence to maintain their performance this month. They average over five runs per match in August, especially because of a .480 slugging percentage. This is above their season averages of 4.23 runs (19th) and .385 slugging (20th). For the season, Chicago is also 23rd in batting average, 21st in home runs, 19th in strikeout percentage, and 17th in OBP. MatchPlug Prediction For Cleveland Guardians VS Chicago Cubs  The Guardians will start Ben Lively, who has permitted nine home runs in his last seven starts. While the Cubs have handed the home run stroke in August; their best in terms of HR%. Leaving the yard a few times, combined with strong pitching, will lead Chicago to a fifth straight win.  Final Prediction: Chicago Cubs Moneyline. 

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barcelona free romeu from tour squad for girona talks

Barcelona free Romeu from tour squad for Girona talks

Girona are finalising a deal for Barcelona midfielder Oriol Romeu.  Just a year after he left Girona for Barca, Romeu is set to re-sign with the Catalans.  Barca have announced that Romeu has been released from their US tour squad to finalise the transfer.  Mundo Deportivo reports that he will join Girona on-loan for the new season. His contract with Barca runs to 2026.

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