Gladbach vs Young Boys

Borussia Monchengladbach did what was needed in the first leg played in Switzerland seven days ago, as the German side managed to get a 3:1 victory and are now almost sure participants in the Champions League group stage for this season. Even though they didn’t have many chances created this time, the team looked very efficient in attack and there was very little what the Swiss side could do.

Visiting side took the lead in eleventh minute with a goal from Raffael a bit against the flow of the game, while the Swiss side managed to level up in 56th minute with a goal from Sulejmani, completely deservedly. Still, two minutes of lack of concentration cost the players of Young Boys a lot, since they conceded two goals, firstly in 67th via Hahn and then two minutes later as an own goal from Rochat. Players of Gladbach will now be able to enter the game much more relaxed and make a real introduction into the season since their domestic league starts this weekend.

After that game, they played in the first round of German Cup last weekend taking a narrow 1:0 victory away to amateurish Drochtersen/Assel side, with quite a rotated squad used. Home side will be missing forward Josip Drmic (13/1 in previous season), but also central defenders Alvaro Dominguez (6/1 last season) and Mamadou Doucoure (newcomer in the team) and other defensive, Marvin Schulz (8/0).


Young Boys, on the other hand, had more chances created in the first leg and the final result could have been a bit different, in their favor, however are awaiting now even more difficult task knowing that they have minimal chances of progressing further. In order to try to revert the things, they will need to attack from the first minute and see what happens, praying that they won’t be punished easily at the back.

It was good to see them back to the winning ways this weekend when the team took on Lausanne last weekend and celebrated quite easy 7:2 victory in front of own fans. It was a great response from players from Young Boys, who took the lead in second minute already via Hoarau, while other scorers were Ravet, Schick, Sutter, Lecjaks, Kubo and Frey, obviously seeming that the team has plenty of players who are in good offensive form.

After this game, the team remained at third position, having six points less than leaders from Basel and maybe more importantly, three less than second placed Luzern, position that will also be leading to Champions League qualifiers. Central defender and team captain Steve von Bergen (2/0), left full back Loris Benito (0/0), right defender Sven Joss (3/0), defensive midfielder Sekou Sanogo (2/0) , left winger Taulant Seferi (0/0) and forwards Guillaume Hoarau (5/4) and Alexander Gerndt (1/0) all remain sidelined due injury setbacks.

Even though the line is pretty high, I still believe that the chances for four goals or more are well above 50%. Young Boys will need to attack and knowing them, the team is surely capable of making the game very interesting, with scoring but also conceding goals of goals. Five or six goals scored are far from a surprise here.
Bet: Over 3.5 goals @ 2.03

Plzen vs Ludogorets

Plzen didn’t manage to get a positive result away to Ludogorets in the first leg played seven days ago, since the team not only failed to score a goal, but also conceded twice and now awaits very difficult job to progress into the group stage. Not only that, but they will be having a difficult job to stay competitive in that battle, since the Czech team can’t afford to concede a goal, especially not before scoring one or better to say, two.

The Czechs didn’t look that well into the first leg, playing without self confidence and didn’t press the opponent well during the ninety minutes. Still, they had a goalless draw all the way till their defender Hubnik didn’t make a silly penalty which put the home team into the lead with a goal from Moti in 51st minute, while the home team needed twelve minutes more to double up the lead via Vura for the final result.

Looking at their scores in the domestic league, it’s obvious that everyone in the club cares much more about Champions league for now, as the team has 2-1-1 record for now, coming from a 2:0 defeat at home against Zlin, obviously thinking much more about this re-match, still there’s no doubt that the team dominated that game and deserved more, however the ball simply didn’t find the way to opponents goal. Central defender Marian Cisovsky remains injured from the start of the season.


Bulgarians, on the other side, can be completely happy with their 2:0 lead from the first leg, since they stood very well on the pitch and exactly knew what they wanted, every time with the ball to their feet. They were especially threatening in counter-attacks and it’s obvious that the team’s strong point is that the players know each other very well now.

Their performance in the first leg wasn’t of a high standard, but it still proved to be enough for this challenge, with their start Marcelinho having one of the better matches till now and making a real mess in the visiting defense. Their atmosphere is good inside the locker room, as the team progressed already against Mladost from Montenegro and Crvena zvezda from Serbia in previous rounds.

As for the domestic league, they had 2-0-1 record so far, losing away from home in a derby game against Levski Sofia, but with a 2:0 victory over Montana at home last weekend with goals from Shokolarov and Keseru, they boosted their morale ahead of this much more important game.

Despite serious defeat in the first leg, Czechs are expecting to make a surprise and progress to the Champions League group stage for the third time in their history. I give them advantage for the returning leg, since the Bulgarians don’t need to get a victory here, while it’s about time to see something more positive from the home team that surely has all the quality to get a home victory against Ludogorets at least. The Czech side is anyway known for far worse performances as visitors.
Bet: Plzen Wins @ 2.10

Stoke City vs Manchester C.

Everyone always want to know whether you can play and win a game on a blustery afternoon at Stoke, and Manchester City have actually losing 2-0 last year at the Britannia and will want to make amends in the start of this new campaign. Manchester City will look in a better confidence on the offensive end after stealing a victory last week against Sunderland and then smashing Bucharest in mid-week. The common factor in both those games, Sergio Aguero finding the back of the net. While Aguero nabbed a hat-trick in midweek; he could have easily had 5 goals if he didn't miss those 2 penalties. I think that will turn around that mind-set and will continue to take penalties for the team in the Premier League.


Aguero has actually enjoyed playing against Stoke City, finding the back of the net, scoring 2 penalties and netting another goal in their last 3 games against Stoke in the league. He will be aiming to continue on that rich vein of form as long as there is great support to him from De Bruyne, Silva and Sterling from the midfield while Kolarov and Sagna will be aiming to create chances from the wings when they bomb on forward. Aguero has the ability to come up with some brilliance at anytime; and I expect him to be leading the line and score a goal against Stoke to help Manchester City win this game.



Pick:    Aguero Anytime Scorer Odds 2.00     Stake 6     

Man. United vs Southampton

Man. United vs Southampton

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England Premier League | Man. United vs Southampton betting tips by AlexP (Germany)

Match date: 19 Aug | Posted: 15 Aug 10:27 2016 GMT+2. Tip viewed 5565 times.
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Southampton
Manchester United vs Southampton. 9 PM at Old Trafford.


I take this now as odds have dropped from 1.50. After a decent second half of United against Bournemouth yesterday we could see that Mou is serious this season. His priority is to win the Premier League for sure.


Pogba will make his debut after missing yesterdays match due a stupid yellow card rule.


Southampton gained a draw at home against Watford after trailing 0-1. They failed to win, but they a currently on a very good streak, dating back to april to find the last defeat of the team.


I dont think it will be an easy contest, but i am confident that United in the end will take all 3 points.


I see a 1-0 or a 2-1 here.



Pick United  Odds     1.44     Stake     10 /10

Sao Paulo vs Vitoria

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Sao paulo welcomes Vitoria for 8th round of Brazilian Seria A. The host have interchanged wins and draws in last 4 matches. Their record after 7 games reads 3-1-3 scoring 6 n conceding 6. After winning cruzeiro away from home, they failed to match that result as they suffered a dissapionting loss in their last game when they hosted Atletico PR. They lost 1-2 amidst having the lead at half time.


Vitoria have quite impressed as the season runs in with a good number of draws and some massive wins. They won big names like Corinthians and International on home turf and it remains their two league wins this season. Their last game was a 1-1 draw with fellow promoted Botafogo; a game they tried to rescue a point quite late on in the extra time.


Sao paulo would look to shake off their dissapionting performance here with a good win against Vitoria. They did the double over them the last time Vitoria were seen in the Seria A including a 3-1 win here. With home advantage, I can see Sao Paulo underperforming twice. A win by a couple of goals is my pred here. GL!


Pick 1(-1AH)     Odds     2.01

Milan vs Udinese

Milan vs Udinese


It might be the obvious pick at only 1.55, but i can only think of one outcome here and so i have to preview it. Still decent value with the home win.


Ac Milan seems to have finally found their rythem in Serie A. Actually, they have only lost once in their last 16 games. And they are currently playing their best football so far this season. The win against rivals Inter, saw them follow up a very controlled 2-0 win at Palermo. They have won their last 3 home games and finally have an almost full squad to choose from.


Alex is expected to return to central def, while Kucka could be rotated for Bertolacci. Menez is close to return, and will feature on the bench again.


Udinese are far from the team they where under Guidolin. This season is no different, and i believe they should be happy staying above relegation right now. Last round, Empoli drew their game late on, but it was more than deserved. They are on a bad run of form and lack quality especially going forward. Natale cant follow up on previous seasons, and Muriel/Herteaux just doesnt cut it.


Udinese will try and defend heavily, but Milan being in great scoring form, i think will get this. With the Milan defense at the same time, being incredibly strong (conceeded 4 goals in 8 games). I think all points in their direction.


Udinese will see a couple of players returning from suspensions.


Go for a sure home win here

Milan vs Udinese betting tips Milan vs Udinese betting tips conclusion Stake 10 Stake: 10/10

    Pick 1
    Odds 1.57

Levante vs Barcelona

Levante vs Barcelona

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Barcelona the leader of la Liga and the best team in the world now ( for me and for many of you ) travels to Valencia seeking for the three point when they face the last team in the table, Levante.


Tomorrow at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium as his Barça side face Levante, Luis Enrique will oversee his 100th game as first team coach. Also Luis Enrique will put Bravo as a goalkeeper at the Ciutat de Valenciaafter that he missed the Cup game, while Mascherano and Alves, who both missed the midweek Copa del Rey tie against Valencia, are set to return.


In the last five meetings have seen Barcelona win 4-1, 5-0, 5-0 5-1 and 4-1.


Levante will miss 5 important players : Casadesus, Jose Mari, Pedro Lopez, Ruben Garcia and Juanfran.


I think Messi, Suarez and Neymar they are going to demolish this team, Barcelona will win by more than two goals.

Levante vs Barcelona betting tips Levante vs Barcelona betting tips conclusion Stake 10 Stake: 10/10

    Pick Barcelona -1.5
    Odds 1.54