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Preview: Leeds United vs. Millwall – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday’s FA Cup clash between Leeds United and Millwall, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Leeds United will put their Championship title bid to one side when they play host to fellow second-tier outfit Millwall at Elland Road in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday lunchtime.
The Whites will be seeking revenge against the Lions after suffering a 1-0 league defeat at The Den in November last year.
Match preview
© ImagoLeeds extended their impressive unbeaten record in all competitions to 14 matches after beating Coventry City 2-0 away from home on Wednesday night, keeping their sixth consecutive clean sheet in the process.
After scoring a brace in the Whites’ thumping 7-0 victory over Cardiff City last weekend, Joel Piroe opened the scoring against Coventry before Jayden Bogle added a second just before the half-hour mark to send the South Yorkshire side five points clear at the top of the Championship table.
Daniel Farke was complementary of his side’s “top-class performance”, but he has encouraged his players to be “much more efficient” and was critical of their “cutting edge” in the final third against Coventry, something that he believes could prove costly against strong opponents.
Leeds will soon face a challenging run of Championship fixtures against Watford, Sunderland, Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion, but they must first turn their attention to the FA Cup as they endeavour to reach the fifth round for the third successive season.
The Whites, who beat Harrogate Town 1-0 in the third round last month, will fancy their chances of success on Saturday as they have won eight of their last nine home meetings with Millwall in all competitions.
© ImagoMillwall failed to win any of their first four Championship matches under the tutelage of new head coach Alex Neil, but they have since come out on top in each of their last three matches, most recently beating Queens Park Rangers 2-1 at The Den last weekend.
Aaron Connolly‘s opener inside just 30 seconds was swiftly cancelled out by an Alfie Lloyd equaliser just three minutes later during a frantic start to the contest, but the Lions had debutant Luke Cundle to thank for netting what proved to be the winning goal on the 25-minute mark.
Nine points accumulated over the space of eight days has helped Millwall climb up to 14th in the Championship standings, 13 points clear of the relegation zone and only four points behind the playoff positions with 16 league games still remaining.
Millwall are now bidding to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time since 2018-19, but they travel to Elland Road this weekend having lost each of their last six ties against teams from the same division or higher than themselves, including a 3-2 defeat against last season’s Championship winners Leicester City.
The Lions, who beat non-league outfit Dagenham & Redbridge 3-0 in the third round last month, have never faced Leeds before in the FA Cup. The only previous cup competition in which they have lock horns with the Whites was the short-lived Full Members’ Cup, winning 2-0 in second-round ties in December 1987 and November 1988.
Leeds United FA Cup form:
Leeds United form (all competitions):
Millwall FA Cup form:
Millwall form (all competitions):
Team News
© ImagoLeeds’ only injury concern is with striker Patrick Bamford, who is yet to return to training after a spell on the sidelined recovering from a hamstring injury.
Farke has confirmed that he will “probably rotate on a few more than just one or two positions” this weekend, so key players including Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu, Ao Tanaka, Daniel James and Piroe may all begin as substitutes or be rested entirely.
Karl Darlow, Josuha Guilavogui, Pascal Struijk, Sam Byram, Joe Rothwell, Wilfried Gnonto, Mateo Joseph and Largie Ramazani were among those who started in the third-round win over Harrogate, the latter of whom scored the only goal in that game, and they will be hoping to force their way back into the first XI on Saturday.
As for Millwall, Femi Azeez has stepped up his return from injury and has returned to training, while Neil has also confirmed that Josh Coburn is back on the grass. Whether either player makes an appearance in the matchday squad remains to be seen, though.
Shaun Hutchinson and Aidomo Emakhu are also not too far away from a comeback, while Ryan Leonard is targeting a return from a calf injury at the end of March.
Casper De Norre was on target in the third-round win over Dag & Red and he is in contention to start in centre-midfield alongside either George Saville or Billy Mitchell, while the likes of Macaulay Langstaff, Duncan Watmore and George Honeyman will all be pushing for a recall.
Leeds United possible starting lineup:
Darlow; Schmidt, Guilavogui, Struijk, Byram; Gruev, Rothwell; Gnonto, Aaronson, Ramazani; JosephMillwall possible starting lineup:
Jensen; Crama, Tanganga, Cooper, Bryan; Mitchell, De Norre; Watmore, Honeyman, Connolly; Ivanovic
We say: Leeds United 2-0 Millwall
A fiery North-South battle could be on the cards this weekend between two in-form teams who will back themselves to reach the fifth round. Leeds will be regarded as favourites to come out on top, though, and should find a way to get the better of the Lions, even if Farke is to make multiple changes to his lineup.
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Leeds United will face off against Millwall in a highly anticipated match this weekend. Both teams will be looking to secure three points and continue their strong start to the season.Prediction:
Leeds United are currently sitting at the top of the table with an impressive record, while Millwall are not far behind in the standings. This match is sure to be a close battle, but with Leeds’ strong form and home advantage, they are likely to come out on top. I predict a 2-1 win for Leeds United.
Team News:
Leeds United will be without midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who is serving a suspension after picking up a red card in their last match. However, they have a strong squad and are expected to field a competitive lineup.
Millwall will be missing striker Tom Bradshaw, who is out with an injury. They will need to rely on their other attacking options to step up and fill the void.
Lineups:
Leeds United: Meslier, Ayling, Cooper, Struijk, Dallas, Klich, Rodrigo, Harrison, Raphinha, Bamford, Roberts
Millwall: Bialkowski, Romeo, Hutchinson, Cooper, Malone, Woods, Leonard, Wallace, Wallace, Bennett, Smith
This match promises to be an exciting one, with both teams eager to secure a victory. Stay tuned for the final result and post-match analysis.
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#Preview #Leeds #United #Millwall #prediction #team #news #lineupsPalmeiras vs Corinthians Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds
Verdao to take on in-form Corinthians in Campeonato Paulista.
Palmeiras will lock horns with Corinthians in Matchday 7 of Brazilian Campeonato Paulista 2025. The hosts are in second place in the Group D points table after securing three wins in six games. Corinthians are the table toppers in Group A as they have secured six wins in seven matches so far.
Palmeiras secured a dominating win in their last Campeonato Paulista fixture over Guarani. They dominated the match from the start as they scored a couple of early goals and put their opponents under pressure. Verdao will be confident going at their home when they face Corinthians next.
Corinthians secured a narrow win over Novorizontino in their last outing. The Whites defended well even after constant attacks from their opponents. Alex Santana scored the only goal of the match and took Corinthians over the finish line. They will be going to have a chance of extending their winning run but Palmeiras are not going to be an easy opponent.
Kick-off:
Thursday, February 6, 11:00 PM GMT
Friday, February 7, 04:30 AM IST
Location: Allianz Parque, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Form:
Palmeiras: D-W-L-D-W
Corinthians: W-L-W-W-W
Players to Watch
Mauricio (Palmeiras)
The young Brazilian forward has been able to score three goals in four Campeonato Paulista matches for his side. The 23-year-old might face a hard time scoring against their next opponents Corinthians but Mauricio has the calibre to find spaces between the opponent’s defence which might help him score.
Talles Magno (Corinthians)
On loan from New York City FC, Talles Magno was not a part of the Corinthians’ squad in their last game where they stole a narrow win. The Brazil forward has scored four goals in six matches for Corinthians. He will most probably start for his side in the next fixture as he can score goals for them.
Match Facts
- This is going to be the 66th meeting between Corinthians and Palmeiras across all competitions.
- Palmeiras are coming in after securing a dominating 4-1 win in their last fixture.
- Corinthians are on a three-match winning streak in Campeonato Paulista 2025.
Palmeiras vs Corinthians: Betting Tips and Odds
- Match to end in a draw
- Goals under 4.5
- Mauricio to score
Injury and Team News
Paulinho, Joaquin Piquerez and Bruno Rodrigues will miss out for the hosts due to their injuries.
Corinthians will be without Maycon and Felix Torres for their next fixtures as they are injured.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 65
Palmeiras won: 22
Corinthians won: 22
Draws: 21
Predicted Lineup
Palmeiras predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Weverton (GK); Rocha, Gomez, Cerqueira, Vanderlan; Rios, Moreno; Estevao, Veiga, Torres; Mauricio
Corinthians predicted lineup (4-3-1-2)
Souza (GK); Leo Mana, Torres, Pedro, Hugo; Charles, Santana, Ryan; Amorim de Souza; Magno, Raul
Match Prediction
The Palmeiras vs Corinthians Campeonato Paulista match is most likely to end in a draw where both teams will secure a point each.
Prediction: Palmeiras 2-2 Corinthians
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The highly anticipated match between Palmeiras and Corinthians is set to take place this weekend, and fans are eager to see which team will come out on top. Both teams have a strong history of rivalry and have been performing well in the Brazilian Serie A league.Prediction:
Both Palmeiras and Corinthians have been in good form recently, but Palmeiras may have a slight edge in this match. With home advantage and a strong squad, they are the favorites to win. However, Corinthians will not go down without a fight and could cause an upset.
Lineups:
Palmeiras: Weverton, Marcos Rocha, Gustavo Gómez, Luan, Matias Viña, Danilo, Zé Rafael, Raphael Veiga, Rony, Wesley, Luiz Adriano.
Corinthians: Cássio, Fagner, Gil, Jemerson, Fábio Santos, Gabriel, Ramiro, Mateus Vital, Luan, Gustavo Mosquito, Jô.
Betting tips:
– Palmeiras to win: Palmeiras are the favorites to win this match, so betting on them to secure the victory could be a good option.
– Over 2.5 goals: Both teams have been scoring goals consistently, so there is a high chance of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this match.
– Both teams to score: With both teams having strong attacking options, betting on both teams to score could be a good bet.Odds:
Palmeiras win: 2.00
Corinthians win: 3.50
Draw: 3.00Don’t miss out on this exciting match between Palmeiras and Corinthians. Place your bets and tune in to see who will come out on top in this thrilling encounter.
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Preview: Atalanta BC vs. Bologna – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday’s Coppa Italia clash between Atalanta BC and Bologna, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
This season’s Coppa Italia quarter-finals, featuring only top-flight sides, will see Atalanta BC host Bologna at the Gewiss Stadium on Tuesday in what will be the first-ever cup meeting between the sides.
La Dea reached this stage of the competition after thrashing Serie B side Cesena 6-1, while the Red and Blues eased past Monza with a 4-0 victory.
Match preview
© ImagoEntering their round of 16 clash against Cesena as clear favourites, Atalanta took control early, with Davide Zappacosta opening the scoring in the fourth minute, followed by a brace from Charles De Ketelaere around Lazar Samardzic‘s 27th-minute strike.
The rout continued in the second half, with Marco Brescianini adding the fifth, Samardzic grabbing his second, while Joseph Ceesay scored a late consolation as the Goddess cruised into the next phase of the competition.
This marks Atalanta’s fifth consecutive quarter-final appearance, having progressed in two of the previous four to reach the final, where they were defeated 2-1 by Juventus in 2020-21 and 1-0 last term.
Standing in the Nerazzurri’s way of matching last season’s feat is a Bologna side they have struggled against in recent times, failing to win any of the last four meetings – albeit all in the league – with three defeats and a draw.
Gian Piero Gasperini‘s men head into this clash off the back of a 1-1 stalemate against Torino in Serie A, a result that leaves them third in the standings, six points adrift of league leaders Napoli despite playing one more game.
© ImagoMeanwhile, Bologna could not have asked for better timing, as they will look to exploit La Dea’s vulnerabilities on the domestic front, with the hosts managing just one win in their last seven such encounters.
Rossoblu themselves have fared better recently in Italian competitions, winning two of their last three matches, including a 2-0 triumph over Como last time out, which lifted them to sixth in the Serie A standings.
That result also extended the Red and Blues’ unbeaten run across all competitions to seven games, comprising three wins and four draws.
Bologna will look to carry this momentum into Tuesday’s cup clash as they aim to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 1998-99, when they were eliminated by Fiorentina.
It is worth noting that Vincenzo Italiano‘s side have now reached the quarter-finals in back-to-back seasons after proving too strong for Monza, who crumbled under goals from Tommaso Pobega, Riccardo Orsolini, Benjamín Domínguez and Santiago Castro.
Atalanta BC Coppa Italia form:
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Bologna Coppa Italia form:
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Team News
© ImagoAtalanta have three players on the treatment table, with Giorgio Scalvini (shoulder), Ademola Lookman (knee) and Odilon Kossounou (hamstring), all sidelined for Tuesday’s encounter.
Given the calibre of the opposition, Gasperini is expected to name a strong lineup, with the club’s top scorer this season, Mateo Retegui, set to lead the line.
Rui Patricio made only his second appearance for La Dea last time out, having also featured in the cup win against Cesena, and he could retain his spot between the sticks on Tuesday.
Bologna will be without Lewis Ferguson, who is ruled out with a hamstring injury, while Orsolini remains a doubt, having missed the last three games with the same issue.
Castro may get the nod ahead of Thijs Dallinga in the centre-forward role, with the former expected to return to the lineup after starting on the bench against Como.
Atalanta BC possible starting lineup:
Patricio; Kolasinac, Hien, Djimsiti; Bellanova, Ederson, De Roon, Ruggeri; De Ketelaere, Samardzic; ReteguiBologna possible starting lineup:
Ravaglia; Holm, Lucumi, Beukema, Lykogiannis; Freuler, Pobega; Ndoye, Odgaard, Dominguez; Castro
We say: Atalanta BC 2-1 Bologna
This encounter looks finely balanced and could even go beyond regulation time, given Atalanta’s struggles for wins and Bologna’s recent resilience.
However, the hosts may have the edge, backed by their pedigree in this competition and the advantage of playing at home.
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Atalanta BC will face off against Bologna in a crucial Serie A match, with both teams looking to secure valuable points in the race for a top-four finish. Here is a preview of the upcoming game, including predictions, team news, and possible lineups:Prediction:
Atalanta BC have been in impressive form recently, winning their last three league matches. With their potent attack led by the likes of Duvan Zapata and Luis Muriel, they will be looking to continue their winning streak against Bologna. However, Bologna have also been in good form and will pose a tough challenge for Atalanta. This match is likely to be a closely contested affair, with both teams capable of scoring goals. I predict a 2-1 win for Atalanta.Team News:
Atalanta will be without the services of midfielder Matteo Pessina, who is sidelined with an injury. However, they will have their key players available for selection, including captain Papu Gomez and goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini. Bologna, on the other hand, will be missing the likes of Gary Medel and Federico Santander due to injuries. However, they will have their top scorer Musa Barrow leading the attack.Possible Lineups:
Atalanta BC: Gollini; Toloi, Romero, Djimsiti; Hateboer, De Roon, Freuler, Gosens; Gomez, Zapata, Muriel.Bologna: Skorupski; Tomiyasu, Danilo, Denswil, Dijks; Poli, Schouten, Svanberg; Orsolini, Barrow, Sansone.
Overall, this match promises to be an exciting encounter between two attacking-minded teams. Both Atalanta BC and Bologna will be looking to secure a vital win, and it will be interesting to see how the match unfolds. Stay tuned for the final result and match analysis.
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#Preview #Atalanta #Bologna #prediction #team #news #lineupsPreview: Girona vs. Las Palmas – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday’s La Liga clash between Girona and Las Palmas, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Girona will be aiming to bounce back from four straight defeats in all competitions when they continue their La Liga campaign with a clash against Las Palmas on Monday night.
The home side are eighth in the La Liga table, picking up 28 points from their opening 21 matches of the campaign, while Las Palmas sit 15th, just three points clear of the relegation zone.
Match preview
© ImagoGirona boast a record of eight wins, four draws and nine defeats from their 21 La Liga matches this season, with a total of 28 points leaving them in eighth spot in the table, eight points above the relegation zone and four points behind sixth-placed Rayo Vallecano.
It was always going to be difficult for the Catalan outfit to match their heroics from last season, when they finished third in La Liga, and their first-ever Champions League campaign finished on Wednesday with a 2-1 home defeat to Arsenal.
Girona’s journey in Europe for this season is over, but they will have taken plenty from their experience at that level, and Michel‘s team will now be aiming to bounce back from four straight straight defeats in all competitions.
The White and Reds have lost their last two in La Liga to Sevilla and Rayo Vallecano, with their last success in Spain’s top flight proving to be a 1-0 victory over Alaves on January 11.
Girona have a mixed record in front of their own fans this season, winning five, drawing one and losing four of their 10 matches on home soil, while Las Palmas have gathered 10 points from their 10 matches on their travels.
© ImagoLas Palmas, meanwhile, will enter the contest off the back of a 1-1 draw against Osasuna, with Adnan Januzaj scoring in the 98th minute of that contest to secure a share of the spoils for Los Amarillos.
Diego Martinez‘s side have a record of six wins, five draws and 10 defeats from their 21 league matches this season, with 23 points leaving them in 15th spot in the table, three points ahead of the relegation zone.
Las Palmas have been an entertaining watch this season, scoring 26 times, which is the most in the bottom seven, but they have conceded 34, which is the third-worst defensive record behind Valencia (36) and Real Valladolid (42).
Pio Pio finished 16th in Spain’s top flight last season after securing a return to La Liga, and any spot over 18th would again be considered a successful campaign, with the club again looking to solidify their position at this level.
Las Palmas recorded a 1-0 win over Girona in the reverse match between the two sides earlier this season, but Girona were victorious in both La Liga encounters during the 2023-24 campaign.
Girona La Liga form:
Girona form (all competitions):
Las Palmas La Liga form:
Las Palmas form (all competitions):
Team News
© ImagoGirona will be without the services of Miguel Gutierrez due to a muscular problem, while Daley Blind, Ladislav Krejci and Valery are major doubts for the contest on Monday night.
Arnaut Danjuma was on the scoresheet against Arsenal in the Champions League, and the Netherlands international could start through the middle here, with Bryan Gil operating down the left.
Yangel Herrera and Donny van de Beek should return to the side, while Paulo Gazzaniga will be back between the sticks.
As for Las Palmas, Benito Ramirez is available again following a suspension, but Dario Essugo will be missing due to the red card that he was handed in the clash with Osasuna last time out.
The visitors will also be without the services of Jose Campana, Viti, Marvin Park and Daley Sinkgraven due to injury, but there is a hope that Kirian Rodriguez will overcome a minor problem to make the XI.
Januzaj’s late goal against Osasuna could earn him a spot in the starting side for this match, while there will once again be a position through the middle for on-loan Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Fabio Silva.
Girona possible starting lineup:
Gazzaniga; A Martinez, Juanpe, D Lopez, Frances; Herrera, Martin; Asprilla, Van de Beek, Gil; DanjumaLas Palmas possible starting lineup:
Cillessen; Munoz, Suarez, McKenna, Marmol; Fuster, K Rodriguez; S Ramirez, Januzaj, Moleiro; F Silva
We say: Girona 2-1 Las Palmas
Girona have been victorious in four of the last five La Liga matches between the two sides and will enter this contest as the favourites, but we are expecting a close game – it would not be a surprise to see the points shared, but with home advantage, we are backing Girona to secure a narrow victory on Monday night.
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Girona will face off against Las Palmas in an exciting match-up this weekend. Both teams will be looking to secure a win and climb up the standings, so fans can expect a competitive game.In terms of prediction, it’s difficult to say who will come out on top. Girona has been in decent form recently, but Las Palmas will be determined to bounce back from their recent struggles. It could go either way, but expect a close contest with both teams fighting until the final whistle.
Team news for Girona is looking positive, with no major injury concerns reported. Las Palmas, on the other hand, will be without a few key players due to injuries and suspensions. This could give Girona the upper hand going into the match.
As for the lineups, Girona is expected to field a strong starting XI with their key players leading the charge. Las Palmas will have to make some adjustments due to their missing players, but they will still have a competitive lineup on the field.
Overall, this match promises to be an exciting one with both teams eager to secure the three points. Keep an eye out for this showdown and see which team comes out on top.
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Preview: Cagliari vs. Lazio – prediction, team news, lineups
After suffering back-to-back defeats, Lazio will target maximum points on Monday, when they visit Serie A strugglers Cagliari.
Beaten at home and in Europe, the Biancocelesti are now intent on regaining a top-four place, while their hosts are ultimately aiming to avoid relegation.
Following a run of five consecutive victories, Lazio have failed to win six of their last nine league matches, most recently losing at home to 10-man Fiorentina.
Despite having an extra player for most of the second half, Marco Baroni‘s men could not break through until a stoppage-time strike by Adam Marusic that proved too late to get them back into the contest.
Then, on Thursday night, the Biancocelesti wrapped up their league-phase campaign in the Europa League with a 1-0 defeat in Braga – albeit their knockout place had already been booked with two rounds remaining.
In spite of suffering their first continental loss of the season, Lazio still topped the table and swept straight through to the last 16 without needing a playoff.
With four weeks to go until a Coppa Italia quarter-final against Inter Milan, swiftly followed by their return to Europe, the Rome club can now concentrate fully on the league.
Unbeaten in 19 Serie A matches against Cagliari – winning 16 times and averaging 2.3 goals per game in the process – history will weigh heavily on their side in Sardinia.
In fact, Lazio could now set a new club record, having never posted a longer run without defeat against any opponent in their top-flight history – they also managed 19 against Inter, between 1996 and 2005.
© ImagoIn addition to a 2-1 loss in November’s reverse fixture at Stadio Olimpico, Cagliari have lost each of their last five home matches against Lazio by an aggregate score of 12-3.
Though the Isolani have accrued seven points from their last four matches, keeping them just above the drop zone, the odds are therefore stacked against claiming any more on Monday.
After last week’s 2-0 away defeat to Torino, Cagliari have lost nine games without scoring in Italy’s top tier this season, and no team has done so on more occasions.
With only two clean sheets kept so far, their defensive record is no better, and a weakness at set pieces will be of particular concern for coach Davide Nicola – a proven past master in terms of securing Serie A survival.
No side has conceded more goals from dead-ball situations (14), while Lazio have scored 13 – only fewer than Inter.
Furthermore, Cagliari have been beaten in five of 11 home games this season, which is already just one defeat fewer than through the whole of last season, when they only stayed up by a whisker.
Cagliari Serie A form:
Lazio Serie A form:
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Team News
© ImagoLazio made several changes in midweek, as Marco Baroni always rotates his squad for Europa League fixtures, and Serie A regulars Nicolo Rovella and Mattia Zaccagni were both suspended.
Furthermore, Matteo Guendouzi was replaced by Spanish centre-back Mario Gila in midfield, but the France international is expected to recover from an illness and should start in Sardinia.
Full-backs Nuno Tavares and Manuel Lazzari will again join Patric and Matias Vecino on the sidelines due to injury.
Meanwhile, Cagliari’s sole concern regards Zito Luvumbo, who has yet to return from an ankle problem that has ruled him out of six games so far.
Despite interest from other clubs, the Rossoblu have held on to Razvan Marin: he has been directly involved in five Serie A goals this season, four of which have come as a substitute.
Once again, the Romanian midfielder will fight it out with Alessandro Deiola, Michel Adopo and Antoine Makoumbou for selection in the hosts’ engine room.
Cagliari possible starting lineup:
Caprile; Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Obert; Zortea, Makoumbou, Marin, Felici; Gaetano; PiccoliLazio possible starting lineup:
Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Guendouzi, Rovella; Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni; Castellanos
We say: Cagliari 1-3 Lazio
Curiously, Lazio are the only side yet to draw away from home in Serie A – an unprecedented record for the capital club at this stage of a season.
That run should continue, as they will have the bit between their teeth after successive defeats, while Cagliari are often found wanting at both ends of the pitch.
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Cagliari will face off against Lazio in an exciting Serie A clash this weekend. Both teams will be looking to secure a crucial victory in this match, as they aim to climb up the league table.Prediction:
Lazio are currently in good form and will be the favorites heading into this match. They have a strong attacking lineup and are capable of scoring goals against any opposition. Cagliari, on the other hand, have struggled defensively and may struggle to contain Lazio’s attacking threat. We predict a 2-1 win for Lazio in this match.Team news:
Cagliari will be without the services of their star striker, Joao Pedro, who is sidelined with an injury. However, they will have the rest of their squad available for selection.Lazio will be missing several key players due to injuries, including Ciro Immobile and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. Despite these absences, they still have a strong squad and will be confident of getting a positive result.
Lineups:
Cagliari: Cragno, Pisacane, Godin, Carboni, Zappa, Marin, Nandez, Rog, Nainggolan, Sottil, Pavoletti.Lazio: Reina, Marusic, Acerbi, Radu, Fares, Leiva, Parolo, Luis Alberto, Akpa Akpro, Correa, Muriqi.
It promises to be an exciting match between these two teams, so make sure to tune in and catch all the action. Stay tuned for our post-match analysis and highlights!
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#Preview #Cagliari #Lazio #prediction #team #news #lineupsChelsea vs. West Ham United, Premier League: Confirmed lineups; how to watch
The day has come. Filip Jorgensen starts as goalkeeper for Chelsea, and not due to injury as Robert Sánchez is on the bench.
Has Maresca seen the light? Will Jorgensen be the beacon we need between the posts?
All of that is to be seen today as we host West Ham at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.
Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1):
Jorgensen | James (c), Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella | Caicedo, Enzo | Madueke, Palmer, Sancho | JacksonSubstitutes from: Sánchez, Chalobah, Acheampong, Gusto, Dewsbury-Hall, George, Neto, Nkunku, Guiu
West Ham starting XI:
Areola | Coufal, Kilman, Cresswell, Wan-Bissaka, Irving, Soucek, Emerson, Kudus, Soler, BowenSubstitutes from: Fabianski, Foderingham, Mavropanos, Casey, Luis Guilherme, Rodríguez, Scarles, Orford, Ings
Date / Time: Monday, February 3, 2025, 20.00 GMT; 3pm EST; 1:30am IST (next day)
Venue: Stamford Bridge, SW6
Referee: Stuart Attwell (on pitch); Michael Salisbury (VAR)On TV: Sky Sports Main Event (UK); USA, Universo (USA); Star Sports Select HD1 (India); SuperSport Premier League, Canal+ Sport 3 (NGA); elsewhere
Streaming: Sky Go (UK); NBC Sports Live, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo (USA); Disney+ Hotstar (India); DStv Now (NGA)
Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes!
Chelsea will be facing off against West Ham United in a highly anticipated Premier League match. Both teams are looking to secure a crucial victory and climb up the league table.Here are the confirmed lineups for the match:
Chelsea: Mendy; Azpilicueta, Silva, Rudiger; James, Kante, Jorginho, Alonso; Mount, Havertz, Lukaku
West Ham United: Fabianski; Coufal, Dawson, Zouma, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek; Bowen, Fornals, Benrahma; Antonio
To watch the match live, you can tune in to your local sports channel or stream it online through various platforms. Kick-off is at 3:00 PM (GMT) at Stamford Bridge.
Who do you think will come out on top in this exciting clash between Chelsea and West Ham United? Let us know in the comments below!
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GOLDEN KNIGHTS (31-15-6) at RANGERS (24-23-4)
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Golden Knights projected lineup
Ivan Barbashev — Jack Eichel — Mark Stone
Victor Olofsson — Tomas Hertl — Pavel Dorofeyev
Raphael Lavoie — Nicolas Roy — Keegan Kolesar
Tanner Pearson — Brett Howden — Brandon Saad
Noah Hanifin — Alex Pietrangelo
Brayden McNabb — Shea Theodore
Nicolas Hague — Zach Whitecloud
Adin Hill
Ilya Samsonov
Scratched: Ben Hutton, Kaedan Korczak, Alexander Holtz
Injured: William Karlsson (lower body), Cole Schwindt (lower body)
Rangers projected lineup
Artemi Panarin — J.T. Miller — Mika Zibanejad
Reilly Smith — Vincent Trocheck — Alexis Lafreniere
Chris Kreider — Jonny Brodzinski — Will Cuylle
Jimmy Vesey — Sam Carrick — Matt Rempe
Ryan Lindgren — Adam Fox
K’Andre Miller — Will Borgen
Urho Vaakanainen — Braden Schneider
Jonathan Quick
Igor Shesterkin
Scratched: Zac Jones, Arthur Kaliyev
Injured: Adam Edstrom (lower body)
Status report
Saad practiced with the Golden Knights on Saturday after signing a one-year, $1.5 million contract Friday. He was placed on unconditional waivers by the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday with the purpose of terminating his contract. … Miller scored twice for the Rangers on Saturday in a 6-3 loss at the Boston Bruins after being acquired in a trade from the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. … Quick will likely start after Shesterkin allowed five goals on 24 shots Saturday. … Edstrom, a forward, did not play the third period Saturday after sustaining a lower-body injury.
Projected Lineups for Golden Knights at Rangers:Golden Knights:
Forwards:
1. Max Pacioretty – William Karlsson – Mark Stone
2. Jonathan Marchessault – Paul Stastny – Reilly Smith
3. Chandler Stephenson – Cody Glass – Alex Tuch
4. Ryan Reaves – Nicolas Roy – Tomas NosekDefense:
1. Brayden McNabb – Shea Theodore
2. Nate Schmidt – Alec Martinez
3. Nick Holden – Zach WhitecloudGoalie:
Marc-Andre FleuryRangers:
Forwards:
1. Artemi Panarin – Mika Zibanejad – Pavel Buchnevich
2. Chris Kreider – Filip Chytil – Kaapo Kakko
3. Brendan Lemieux – Brett Howden – Jesper Fast
4. Greg McKegg – Lias Andersson – Brendan SmithDefense:
1. Ryan Lindgren – Adam Fox
2. Tony DeAngelo – Marc Staal
3. Brendan Smith – Libor HajekGoalie:
Henrik LundqvistThis matchup between the Golden Knights and Rangers is sure to be an exciting one, with both teams boasting strong lineups. Stay tuned for an intense game between these two talented teams.
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#Golden #Knights #Rangers #projected #lineupsPreview: Roma vs. Napoli – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday’s Serie A clash between Roma and Napoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Roma‘s revival will be put to the test on Sunday evening, when Serie A leaders Napoli pay a visit to Stadio Olimpico for the Derby del Sole.
After inching up to ninth in Italy’s top flight, the Giallorossi secured progress in the Europa League, while their southern rivals stayed clear of the chasing pack with last week’s win over Juventus.
Match preview
© ImagoThursday’s 2-0 home victory over an Eintracht Frankfurt side flying high in the Bundesliga served as more evidence that Roma have turned a corner under the steadying influence of Claudio Ranieri.
The Rome-born boss has helped his boyhood club recover from a slow start in the Europa League to finish 15th in the league phase and set up a playoff to reach the last 16 for a third straight season.
The Giallorossi are also unbeaten in six Serie A matches, after losing seven of the previous nine; following recent victories against Genoa and Udinese, they will now aim to post three consecutive league wins for the first time since March.
Last week’s win in Udine – a first away success of the season, secured by second-half spot kicks from top scorer Artem Dovbyk and captain Lorenzo Pellegrini – saw Ranieri become the 15th coach in Italian top-flight history to reach 200 wins.
The ex-Napoli manager now heads into a pair of tough fixtures, first facing his former club in Serie A, then visiting AC Milan in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.
Recent history will not be on his side this weekend: Roma have won just two of their last eight home games against Sunday’s visitors, failing to find the net in three of the last four.
© ImagoIndeed, Napoli have been beaten just once in the clubs’ last 10 meetings, with their sole defeat during that time being sealed by a goal from then-Roma striker Romelu Lukaku.
The well-travelled forward now plies his trade in Naples, and his penalty completed the Partenopei’s comeback at home to Juventus last week, after in-form midfielder Frank Anguissa had got them back on level terms.
A winner of multiple Scudetti as player and coach, Napoli boss Antonio Conte has clearly instilled resilience in a squad that put up such a tame defence of their title last term – despite losing two star players.
Conte’s table-toppers have not only won the most games after going in front – 17 out of 18 so far – but they have also won the joint-most after trailing (four), leaving them just ahead of reigning champions Inter Milan in the standings.
Having now won their last seven Serie A matches, another victory in the Derby del Sole – ‘the Derby of the Sun’ – would see Napoli put together a run of eight for the first time since early 2023.
Then, they were en route to a third league title, and number four will come one step closer if they can prevail at Stadio Olimpico.
Roma Serie A form:
Roma form (all competitions):
Napoli Serie A form:
Team News
© ImagoHaving been forced to field his strongest team in midweek, aiming to avert an early exit from the Europa League, Claudio Ranieri may ask the same men to go again on Sunday evening.
Enjoying a rare injury-free period, Roma have just lost Spanish centre-back Mario Hermoso to Bayer Leverkusen – but he had become a back-up player under Ranieri.
Starting up front, Artem Dovbyk has scored in his last three league games; the Ukrainian striker has also been directly involved in more goals than anyone else over the past six Serie A matchdays – four of his own and two assists.
Meanwhile, Romelu Lukaku will lead Napoli’s attack against his old club, having netted the winner in November’s reverse fixture. Last week, the Belgium international made his 150th Serie A appearance, 32 of which were with Roma last season.
Left-back Mathias Olivera is the visitors’ sole absentee, as defensive rock Alessandro Buongiorno has resumed full training and could be named on the bench.
Ex-Roma duo Leonardo Spinazzola and Juan Jesus will fill in again, with the former deputising for Olivera and the latter holding the fort for Buongiorno.
Roma possible starting lineup:
Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Saelemaekers, Kone, Paredes, Angelino; Dybala, Pellegrini; DovbykNapoli possible starting lineup:
Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Jesus, Spinazzola; Anguissa, Lobotka, McTominay; Politano, Lukaku, Neres
We say: Roma 1-1 Napoli
Roma are far tougher to beat at home than away, so they could stall Napoli’s winning run and keep their own momentum building.
Shutting out Antonio Conte’s side entirely may be too much to ask, but Claudio Ranieri’s men have sufficient firepower to score at least once.
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Roma will be facing off against Napoli in a highly anticipated Serie A showdown this weekend. Both teams are in good form and will be looking to secure a crucial victory in their quest for a top-four finish.Prediction:
This match is expected to be a closely contested affair, with both teams possessing strong attacking options. Napoli have been in better form recently and are likely to edge out Roma in a tight encounter. However, Roma’s home advantage could prove to be a deciding factor in this match.Team news:
Roma will be without the services of injured midfielders Jordan Veretout and Nicolo Zaniolo, while Napoli will be missing defender Kostas Manolas and midfielder Fabian Ruiz due to injuries. Both teams will still have plenty of quality players available, so this match is sure to be an exciting one.Lineups:
Roma: Pau Lopez; Rick Karsdorp, Roger Ibanez, Gianluca Mancini, Leonardo Spinazzola; Bryan Cristante, Gonzalo Villar, Lorenzo Pellegrini; Pedro, Edin Dzeko, Henrikh Mkhitaryan.Napoli: Alex Meret; Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Kalidou Koulibaly, Amir Rrahmani, Elseid Hysaj; Tiemoue Bakayoko, Diego Demme, Piotr Zielinski; Hirving Lozano, Victor Osimhen, Lorenzo Insigne.
Don’t miss this exciting clash between two of Serie A’s top teams. Tune in to see who comes out on top in this crucial match.
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Preview: Real Betis vs. Athletic Bilbao – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday’s La Liga clash between Real Betis and Athletic Bilbao, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Athletic Bilbao will be aiming to stretch their unbeaten run in La Liga to 13 matches when they head to Real Betis on Sunday night.
The Lions have been one of the standout teams in Spain’s top flight this season, picking up 40 points from 21 matches to sit fourth in the La Liga table, while Real Betis are 10th, only two points behind sixth-placed Mallorca in the battle for Europe.
Match preview
© ImagoReal Betis boast a record of seven wins, seven draws and seven defeats from their 21 La Liga matches this season, with a total of 28 points leaving them in 10th spot in the table, only two points behind sixth-placed Mallorca.
The Green and Whites will enter this clash off the back of a 1-0 victory over Mallorca, with Cedric Bakambu coming up with a last-gasp winner for Manuel Pellegrini‘s side, who brought a three-game losing run into that contest.
Real Betis have advanced in the Conference League, with Gent their opponents in the next round over two legs next month, and they have two more league games against Athletic and Celta Vigo before the first leg in Belgium on February 12.
Pellegrini’s team have been solid in front of their own supporters this season, picking up 16 points from 10 matches, but Athletic have been impressive on their travels, collecting 18 points from their 10 league fixtures away from home.
Real Betis picked up a point in a 1-1 draw with Athletic earlier this season, while they were 3-1 winners over the Lions when the two teams locked horns for the corresponding fixture in August 2023.
© ImagoAthletic are outside contenders for the La Liga title at this stage of proceedings, with a total of 40 points from 21 matches leaving them in fourth spot in the table, nine points behind the leaders Real Madrid.
Ernesto Valverde‘s side are only two points behind third-placed Barcelona, while they sit six clear of Villarreal in fifth, with Athletic winning 11, drawing seven and losing three of their 21 league games this term.
The Lions are on a 12-game unbeaten run in the league, with their last defeat coming against Girona at the start of October, but they were held to a goalless draw by Leganes on Sunday.
Athletic were back to winning ways in the Europa League on Thursday night, though, recording a 3-1 victory over Viktoria Plzen, with the result seeing them claim second in the overall table, level on 19 points with Lazio.
Valverde’s team are among the favourites to win the European competition this season, while they are in an excellent spot when it comes to claiming a top-four finish in La Liga, so it could be a famous campaign for the Basque club.
Real Betis La Liga form:
Real Betis form (all competitions):
Athletic Bilbao La Liga form:
Athletic Bilbao form (all competitions):
Team News
© ImagoReal Betis will welcome Romain Perraud back into their squad this weekend following a suspension, but Ezequiel Avila, Hector Bellerin and William Carvalho remain on the sidelines through injury.
The hosts also have a number of other fitness doubts, with Iker Losada, Ricardo Rodriguez, Marc Bartra, Aitor Ruibal, Giovani Lo Celso and Youssouf Sabaly all needing to be assessed before final decisions can be made.
Perraud is likely to come back into the XI, but it could otherwise be the same side that started against Mallorca, with Pellegrini unlikely to have many options for change due to the long list of absentees.
As for Athletic, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta is a doubt due to an injury problem, while Alex Berenguer will need to be assessed due to the problem which forced him off the field in the Europa League.
Unai Simon will be back between the sticks, while Adama Boiro, Andoni Gorosabel and Mikel Vesga are likely to earn recalls on Sunday.
Should Berenguer be unavailable, then it is likely that Oihan Sancet will come into the starting side for the visitors, while there will once again be starts for Nico Williams and Inaki Williams.
Real Betis possible starting lineup:
Adrian; Ortiz, Llorente, Natan, Perraud; Cardoso, Roca; J Rodriguez, Isco, Ezzalzouli; RoqueAthletic Bilbao possible starting lineup:
Simon; Gorosabel, Vivian, Yeray, Boiro; Vesga, Jauregizar; I Williams, Sancet, N Williams; Guruzeta
We say: Real Betis 1-2 Athletic Bilbao
This is a really tricky match to call, especially as Real Betis will be the fresher of the two sides – the hosts are set to be without a number of key players on Sunday, though, and we can see a talented Athletic outfit navigating their way to all three points.
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Preview: Real Betis vs. Athletic Bilbao – prediction, team news, lineupsReal Betis will be facing off against Athletic Bilbao in a highly anticipated La Liga match this weekend. Both teams have been in good form recently and will be looking to secure a vital three points in this fixture.
Prediction:
This match is expected to be a closely contested affair, with both teams evenly matched. However, Real Betis may have a slight edge due to their strong attacking prowess. We predict a 2-1 victory for Real Betis.Team News:
Real Betis will be without the services of midfielder William Carvalho, who is sidelined with an injury. However, they will be boosted by the return of striker Borja Iglesias, who is expected to lead the line for the team.Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, will be without the suspended Ander Capa, while Yeray Alvarez is also set to miss out due to injury. However, key players such as Inaki Williams and Raul Garcia are expected to start for the team.
Lineups:
Real Betis: Bravo; Emerson, Mandi, Ruiz, Moreno; Rodriguez, Canales, Guardado; Fekir, Iglesias, Ruibal.Athletic Bilbao: Simon; De Marcos, Nunez, Martinez, Balenziaga; Vencedor, Garcia, Berenguer; Muniain, Williams, Morcillo.
Don’t miss out on this exciting match between Real Betis and Athletic Bilbao. Stay tuned for live updates and analysis of the game.
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#Preview #Real #Betis #Athletic #Bilbao #prediction #team #news #lineupsFiorentina vs Genoa: Lineups and how to watch
Late news
Fiorentina boss Raffaele Palladino turns to Amir Richardson and Rolando Mandragora in the middle due to Yacine Adli (suspension) and Danilo Cataldi (injury) unavailable, with Lucas Beltrán and Michael Folorunsho on the wings. Genoa manager Patrick Vieira hands new signing Maxwel Cornet his first start but otherwise hasn’t done anything unexpected.
Lineups
Fiorentina (4-2-3-1): de Gea; Gosens, Ranieri, Pongračić, Dodô; Mandragora, Richardson; Beltrán, Guðmundsson, Folorunsho; Kean
Genoa (4-2-3-1): Leali; Martín, Vásquez, De winter, Sabelli; Frendrup, Thorsby; Masini, Miretti, Cornet; Pinamonti
How to watch
TV: Not likely but check the international television listings.
Online: Here is your list of safe, reliable, and legal streams. Any requests for or links to illegal streams will get you banned. We’ll be posting live updates on Twitter if that’s your thing. Otherwise, keep it in the comments for the usual mixture of helpless horror and rom-com chuckles with the best damn sports community on the internet.
Forza Viola!
Fiorentina will face off against Genoa in a highly anticipated Serie A match this weekend. Both teams are eager to secure a victory and climb up the league table. Here are the predicted lineups for the match:Fiorentina:
Goalkeeper: Bartlomiej Dragowski
Defenders: Nikola Milenkovic, German Pezzella, Lucas Martinez Quarta
Midfielders: Erick Pulgar, Gaetano Castrovilli, Sofyan Amrabat, Cristiano Biraghi
Forwards: Dusan Vlahovic, Franck Ribery, Jose CallejonGenoa:
Goalkeeper: Mattia Perin
Defenders: Davide Biraschi, Cristian Zapata, Edoardo Goldaniga
Midfielders: Milan Badelj, Nicolo Rovella, Marko Pjaca, Lasse Schone, Paolo Ghiglione
Forwards: Eldor Shomurodov, Goran PandevIf you want to catch the action live, the Fiorentina vs Genoa match will be broadcasted on ESPN+. You can also stream the game on ESPN app or watch it on TV. Don’t miss out on this exciting matchup between two talented teams. Let’s see who comes out on top in this Serie A clash!
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