Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United face off at The American Express Community Stadium in a match for the second round of the Premier League. The record of recent direct clashes favors the visiting team, who in the last 3 games won 2 and lost 1. The previous direct confrontation between these two teams, on 04-05-2018, ended with the victory of Brighton & Hove Albion for (1 -0). Particular attention needs to be paid to the home / off condition as Brighton & Hove Albion presents different results at home and away.

Review of Brighton & Hove Albion

The home side arrive on Matchday 2 after a defeat in their league debut against Watford (2-0). This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 1 win, 6 draws and 8 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 home games Brighton & Hove Albion recorded 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point as he has conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 games but his attack has regularly scored as he has scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games.

Brighton & Hove Albion is a club that has never been champion of the Premier League (1ª Division of the English Championship), was twice champion of Liga 1 (3ª Division), once of Liga 2 (4ª Division) and once champion of the Super Cup. Recently the club played in the Championship (2nd Division of the English), inclusively, was runner-up in the season of 2016/17, thus conquering a place for the English football elite. Brighton & Hove Albion's performance in the 2017/18 Premier League season was not so good, finishing in 15th place, at least escaping the descent and remaining in the elite for the 2018/19 season. A big highlight was Brighton & Hove Albion's home win against Manchester United 1-0, but it was the thirty-seventh and Manchester City was already a champion, the game was not worth much.

Manchester United Analysis

The visiting team are in the second round after their league debut against Leicester City (2-1) This is a team that maintains the performance when they play outside their stadium because in the last 30 matches 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 matches played for all competitions, Manchester United have won 5, drawn 2 and lost 3. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 7 times and only got 1 turnaround.

Manchester United is a club that has already won twenty Premier League titles, twelve FA Cups, twenty-one Super Cups among other national titles. Manchester United have great international fame as they have three UEFA Champions League, one European League, one UEFA Super Cup, one FIFA Club World Cup, one Intercontinental Cup, among other international titles. Manchester United seem to have a bad history at the home of Brighton & Hove Albion, but as we look better, we see that Manchester United lost at Brighton & Hove Albion 1x0, we see it was the thirty-seventh day, Manchester City was already champion and the game was not worth anything. Other clashes were in the 1980s, so let's disregard.

Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United face off at The American Express Community Stadium in a match for the second round of the Premier League. The record of recent direct clashes favors the visiting team, who in the last 3 games won 2 and lost 1. The previous direct confrontation between these two teams, on 04-05-2018, ended with the victory of Brighton & Hove Albion for (1 -0). Particular attention needs to be paid to the home / off condition as Brighton & Hove Albion presents different results at home and away.

Review of Brighton & Hove Albion

The home side arrive on Matchday 2 after a defeat in their league debut against Watford (2-0). This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 1 win, 6 draws and 8 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 home games Brighton & Hove Albion recorded 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point as he has conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 games but his attack has regularly scored as he has scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games.

Brighton & Hove Albion is a club that has never been champion of the Premier League (1ª Division of the English Championship), was twice champion of Liga 1 (3ª Division), once of Liga 2 (4ª Division) and once champion of the Super Cup. Recently the club played in the Championship (2nd Division of the English), inclusively, was runner-up in the season of 2016/17, thus conquering a place for the English football elite. Brighton & Hove Albion's performance in the 2017/18 Premier League season was not so good, finishing in 15th place, at least escaping the descent and remaining in the elite for the 2018/19 season. A big highlight was Brighton & Hove Albion's home win against Manchester United 1-0, but it was the thirty-seventh and Manchester City was already a champion, the game was not worth much.

Manchester United Analysis

The visiting team are in the second round after their league debut against Leicester City (2-1) This is a team that maintains the performance when they play outside their stadium because in the last 30 matches 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 matches played for all competitions, Manchester United have won 5, drawn 2 and lost 3. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 7 times and only got 1 turnaround.

Manchester United is a club that has already won twenty Premier League titles, twelve FA Cups, twenty-one Super Cups among other national titles. Manchester United have great international fame as they have three UEFA Champions League, one European League, one UEFA Super Cup, one FIFA Club World Cup, one Intercontinental Cup, among other international titles. Manchester United seem to have a bad history at the home of Brighton & Hove Albion, but as we look better, we see that Manchester United lost at Brighton & Hove Albion 1x0, we see it was the thirty-seventh day, Manchester City was already champion and the game was not worth anything. Other clashes were in the 1980s, so let's disregard.

Burnley and Watford are playing for Turf Moor in a Premier League matchday 2 match. The history of direct matches played at this stadium favors the home team, who in the last 3 games won 2 and drew 1. In fact, in the last clash at this stadium, for the Premier League on 09-12-2017, Burnley won by (1-0). S. Arfield (45 ') scored the only goal of the game. Special attention is required for the home / away condition, as both teams present significantly different results in their home and away games.

Review of Burnley

The home side arrive on Matchday 2 after a draw in their league debut against Southampton (0-0). This is a team that curiously has more positive results than at home, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses as a visitor, with 15 goals scored and 18 conceded; against 3 wins, 6 draws and 6 defeats in his stadium, with 11 goals scored and 17 conceded. In the last game they played for the UEFA Europa League, they beat Basaksehir at home (1-0) after extra time. In the last 10 home games Burnley has recorded 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses.

Watford Analysis

The visiting team arrive on Matchday 2 after a win in their league debut against Brighton & Hove Albion (2-0). This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 2 wins, 2 draws and 11 defeats as a visitor; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 games as a visitor, Watford has won 2, drawn 1 and lost 7. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point as he has conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games but his attack has been regular scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches.

Burnley and Watford are playing for Turf Moor in a Premier League matchday 2 match. The history of direct matches played at this stadium favors the home team, who in the last 3 games won 2 and drew 1. In fact, in the last clash at this stadium, for the Premier League on 09-12-2017, Burnley won by (1-0). S. Arfield (45 ') scored the only goal of the game. Special attention is required for the home / away condition, as both teams present significantly different results in their home and away games.

Review of Burnley

The home side arrive on Matchday 2 after a draw in their league debut against Southampton (0-0). This is a team that curiously has more positive results than at home, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses as a visitor, with 15 goals scored and 18 conceded; against 3 wins, 6 draws and 6 defeats in his stadium, with 11 goals scored and 17 conceded. In the last game they played for the UEFA Europa League, they beat Basaksehir at home (1-0) after extra time. In the last 10 home games Burnley has recorded 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses.

Watford Analysis

The visiting team arrive on Matchday 2 after a win in their league debut against Brighton & Hove Albion (2-0). This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 2 wins, 2 draws and 11 defeats as a visitor; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 games as a visitor, Watford has won 2, drawn 1 and lost 7. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point as he has conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games but his attack has been regular scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches.

Manchester City and Huddersfield Town meet at Etihad Stadium in a match for Premier League Day 2. The history of recent direct matches is favorable to the home team, which has won 2 and 2 draws in the last 4 games. The last direct confrontation between these two teams, on 06-05-2018, ended with a draw for (0-0). In this meeting the home factor could play an important role, since both teams present significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.

Manchester City Analysis

The home side arrive on Matchday 2 after a victory in their league debut against Arsenal (0-2). This is a team that curiously shows more positive results than at home, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 12 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats as a visitor, with 33 goals scored and 10 conceded; against 9 wins, 1 draw and 5 defeats in his stadium, with 34 goals scored and 16 conceded. In the last 10 home games Manchester City have recorded 4 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses. His attack has scored regularly, having scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games. In their home games there is a tendency for goals to be scored as 48 of their last 56 games have finished with over 1.5 goals and 40 of 56 have finished with over 2.5 goals.

Manchester City take part in this motivated game after having made the best of the English championship by beating Arsenal away from home by 0-2: the goals were authenticated by Sterling and Bernardo Silva. We remember that the Citizens had already won the English Super Cup: they beat Chelsea 0-2. No major surprises, captain Pep Guardiola should keep the team in 4-3-3 privileging possession and organized attacks, especially through the right: Mahrez is very fast and competent in transporting the ball to the attack. Besides the quality of this player, we emphasize the sense of positioning midfielder Fernandinho, the captain of Manchester City. For this game the manager of the house can not count on Danilo, Mangala and Kevin De Bruyne, all with physical problems.

Analysis of Huddersfield Town

The away team are in the second round after their league debut against Chelsea (0-3) This is a team that curiously has been stronger outside than at home because in the last 30 games it registers 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 games played out for all competitions, Huddersfield Town have won 3, drawn 5 and lost 2. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games.

Huddersfield had a tricky test in their opening day of the English championship, having pitted one of the great Londoners and added a 0-3 loss. After that first game, the Huddersfield faces the defending champion. In this away game, coach David Wagner should play in 4-2-3-1 favoring the defensive organization and the counterattacks in the corridors. The midfield player, Australian Aaron Mooy, is the highlight of this Huddersfield, being very important in the organization and creation of the whole attack. In addition, the standing balls are a specialty of this player. For this game, the visiting coach is required to dismiss Bacuna, Williams and Mbenza because of injury.

Manchester City and Huddersfield Town meet at Etihad Stadium in a match for Premier League Day 2. The history of recent direct matches is favorable to the home team, which has won 2 and 2 draws in the last 4 games. The last direct confrontation between these two teams, on 06-05-2018, ended with a draw for (0-0). In this meeting the home factor could play an important role, since both teams present significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.

Manchester City Analysis

The home side arrive on Matchday 2 after a victory in their league debut against Arsenal (0-2). This is a team that curiously shows more positive results than at home, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 12 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats as a visitor, with 33 goals scored and 10 conceded; against 9 wins, 1 draw and 5 defeats in his stadium, with 34 goals scored and 16 conceded. In the last 10 home games Manchester City have recorded 4 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses. His attack has scored regularly, having scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games. In their home games there is a tendency for goals to be scored as 48 of their last 56 games have finished with over 1.5 goals and 40 of 56 have finished with over 2.5 goals.

Manchester City take part in this motivated game after having made the best of the English championship by beating Arsenal away from home by 0-2: the goals were authenticated by Sterling and Bernardo Silva. We remember that the Citizens had already won the English Super Cup: they beat Chelsea 0-2. No major surprises, captain Pep Guardiola should keep the team in 4-3-3 privileging possession and organized attacks, especially through the right: Mahrez is very fast and competent in transporting the ball to the attack. Besides the quality of this player, we emphasize the sense of positioning midfielder Fernandinho, the captain of Manchester City. For this game the manager of the house can not count on Danilo, Mangala and Kevin De Bruyne, all with physical problems.

Analysis of Huddersfield Town

The away team are in the second round after their league debut against Chelsea (0-3) This is a team that curiously has been stronger outside than at home because in the last 30 games it registers 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 games played out for all competitions, Huddersfield Town have won 3, drawn 5 and lost 2. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games.

Huddersfield had a tricky test in their opening day of the English championship, having pitted one of the great Londoners and added a 0-3 loss. After that first game, the Huddersfield faces the defending champion. In this away game, coach David Wagner should play in 4-2-3-1 favoring the defensive organization and the counterattacks in the corridors. The midfield player, Australian Aaron Mooy, is the highlight of this Huddersfield, being very important in the organization and creation of the whole attack. In addition, the standing balls are a specialty of this player. For this game, the visiting coach is required to dismiss Bacuna, Williams and Mbenza because of injury.

World #1 Simona Halep will look to continue her excellent form when she takes on Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus for a place in the Cincinnati final. Halep arrived in Cincinnati fresh from claiming the title in Montreal, which surely did much to banish the disappointment of her early Wimbledon exit. Sabalenka, meanwhile, has never beaten a world #1 but has claimed four top ten wins over the past few months. Who will come out on top?

History

Halep and Sabalenka have met just once previously, with the lack of depth to their rivalry perhaps unsurprising when it is considered that Sabalenka is just 20-years-old. The match came in the quarterfinals at the Shenzhen Open at the very start of the season and Halep won it with ease. The Romanian took Sabalenka’s game apart en route to a 6-2 6-2 victory and went on to defeat Irina-Camelia Begu in the last four and Katerina Siniakova in the final.

Path to the semifinals

Halep, the top seed in Cincinnati, received a bye that doubtless afforded her some much-needed rest. She thus returned to action against Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic, but had to recover from a slow start before triumphing 4-6 6-3 6-3 in a match featuring an overnight rain delay. She then beat Ashleigh Barty, another Australian, for the second time in as many weeks, 7-5 6-4 before besting Lesia Tsurenko 6-4 6-1, in her second match of the day.
Sabalenka began her Cincinnati campaign with a 4-6 6-3 6-4 win over the out-of-form Johanna Konta of Britain, before impressively rallying past ninth seed Karolina Pliskova 2-6 6-3 7-5 to reach the third round where she faced Caroline Garcia. She was again taking the distance, but again prevailed, beating the French sixth seed 6-4 3-6 7-5. That set up a quarterfinal clash with 13th seed and 2017 US Open finalist Madison Keys, who Sabalenka brushed aside 6-3 6-4.

How do they match up?

Halep’s formidable defensive skills will be put to the test in this one by the powerful Sabalenka. The Belarusian is one of the better servers on the Tour, aided by her 6’0” frame and has already struck an impressive 31 aces so far in Ohio. She has weapons in both her forehand and backhand and is willing to use them though it is her forehand that is the most dangerous of the two. She will certainly do her best to keep Halep on the back foot, with Sabalenka never afraid to step in and dictate.

But there are few who counterpunch better than Halep. The Romanian is able to turn defence into attack in a single stroke even when pushed out wide on both her forehand and backhand. She has weapons of her own, with her forehand an impressive shot, but for her the key to this match will be less about attacking herself than drawing Sabalenka into errors. That has been Sabalenka’s achilles heel throughout her budding career so far and will likely be the key factor in this match.

Prediction

Over the past few months, her poor Wimbledon aside, Simona Halep has finally turned into the serial winner that she had long threatened to become. She’s finding ways to grind out victories even when the odds are against her and summoning great tennis at other times to destroy opponents. The status of world #1 and Grand Slam champion are looking both richly deserved and comfortably worn. Expect her to carry on that winning run with a three-set victory over Sabalenka.

World #1 Simona Halep will look to continue her excellent form when she takes on Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus for a place in the Cincinnati final. Halep arrived in Cincinnati fresh from claiming the title in Montreal, which surely did much to banish the disappointment of her early Wimbledon exit. Sabalenka, meanwhile, has never beaten a world #1 but has claimed four top ten wins over the past few months. Who will come out on top?

History

Halep and Sabalenka have met just once previously, with the lack of depth to their rivalry perhaps unsurprising when it is considered that Sabalenka is just 20-years-old. The match came in the quarterfinals at the Shenzhen Open at the very start of the season and Halep won it with ease. The Romanian took Sabalenka’s game apart en route to a 6-2 6-2 victory and went on to defeat Irina-Camelia Begu in the last four and Katerina Siniakova in the final.

Path to the semifinals

Halep, the top seed in Cincinnati, received a bye that doubtless afforded her some much-needed rest. She thus returned to action against Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic, but had to recover from a slow start before triumphing 4-6 6-3 6-3 in a match featuring an overnight rain delay. She then beat Ashleigh Barty, another Australian, for the second time in as many weeks, 7-5 6-4 before besting Lesia Tsurenko 6-4 6-1, in her second match of the day.
Sabalenka began her Cincinnati campaign with a 4-6 6-3 6-4 win over the out-of-form Johanna Konta of Britain, before impressively rallying past ninth seed Karolina Pliskova 2-6 6-3 7-5 to reach the third round where she faced Caroline Garcia. She was again taking the distance, but again prevailed, beating the French sixth seed 6-4 3-6 7-5. That set up a quarterfinal clash with 13th seed and 2017 US Open finalist Madison Keys, who Sabalenka brushed aside 6-3 6-4.

How do they match up?

Halep’s formidable defensive skills will be put to the test in this one by the powerful Sabalenka. The Belarusian is one of the better servers on the Tour, aided by her 6’0” frame and has already struck an impressive 31 aces so far in Ohio. She has weapons in both her forehand and backhand and is willing to use them though it is her forehand that is the most dangerous of the two. She will certainly do her best to keep Halep on the back foot, with Sabalenka never afraid to step in and dictate.

But there are few who counterpunch better than Halep. The Romanian is able to turn defence into attack in a single stroke even when pushed out wide on both her forehand and backhand. She has weapons of her own, with her forehand an impressive shot, but for her the key to this match will be less about attacking herself than drawing Sabalenka into errors. That has been Sabalenka’s achilles heel throughout her budding career so far and will likely be the key factor in this match.

Prediction

Over the past few months, her poor Wimbledon aside, Simona Halep has finally turned into the serial winner that she had long threatened to become. She’s finding ways to grind out victories even when the odds are against her and summoning great tennis at other times to destroy opponents. The status of world #1 and Grand Slam champion are looking both richly deserved and comfortably worn. Expect her to carry on that winning run with a three-set victory over Sabalenka.

O ATP Cincinnati Open atingiu o estágio do torneio, onde apenas 4 jogadores permanecem. Nesta etapa, o suíço Roger Federer enfrentará o talentoso David Goffin, da Bélgica. Estes são dois dos melhores jogadores do mundo do tênis e é sempre um prazer quando jogam uns contra os outros. Os últimos jogos entre os dois superstars foram ótimos e estou esperando outro grande prêmio neste evento. Um ponto na final está em jogo, por isso espero que ambos os jogadores estejam no topo do jogo.

Historicamente, Roger Federer tem o melhor registro quando esses dois jogadores se encontraram no passado. O astro suíço venceu 6 das 7 partidas que disputou em torneios ATP. Isso dará a Federer muita confiança, já que ele sabe que vai jogar contra alguém que ele já venceu muitas vezes no passado. Roger Federer é uma lenda do jogo e ele mostrou sua classe durante todo o torneio. Com o Aberto dos Estados Unidos começando em menos de 10 dias, Federer estará ansioso para conseguir um título de ATP em seu currículo para ganhar força. Isso deve significar que veremos o suíço no topo de seu jogo nesta partida.

The ATP Cincinnati Open has reached the stage of the tournament where only 4 players remain. At this stage, Swiss master, Roger Federer will take on the talented David Goffin from Belgium. These are two of the best players in the world of tennis and it is always a treat when they play against each other. The past matches between these two superstars have been great and I am expecting another top contest in this fixture. A spot in the final is at stake so I am expecting both players to be at the top of their game.

Historically, Roger Federer has the better record when these two players have met in the past. The Swiss superstar has won 6 out of the 7 matches they have played at ATP tournaments. This will give Federer lots of confidence since he knows he will be playing someone who he has beaten many times in the past. Roger Federer is a legend of the game and he has shown his class all the way through this tournament. With the US Open starting in less than 10 days, Federer will be keen to get an ATP title under his belt to build momentum. This should mean we will see the Swiss master at the top of his game in this match.

Corinthians and Grêmio are playing at Arena Corinthians in a match for the 19th matchday of Serie A. The history of direct matches at this stadium favors the home team, who in the last 4 games won 1 and drew 3. However, in the last match in this match stadium, for the Serie A, 19-10-2017, the game ended in a tie for (0-0).

Analysis of Corinthians

After 7 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses, the home team is in 7th place, having won 26 points. In the last game, he lost with Chapecoense away by (2-1), after in the previous game to have tied (0-0) at home, in a game against Atletico-PR. The team arrives at this meeting after a win away with Chapecoense by (0-1).

For this competition, do not lose in your stadium there are 9 games. In their home league matches the most frequent result in the break was 0-0 (5 out of 9 matches). In their home games there is a tendency to few goals, as 8 of their last 9 games for this competition have finished with less than 2.5 goals. In the 18 games he played in this event, he only got 1 turnaround in the 6 games in which he suffered the first goal.

Corinthians is a club that has seven Brazilian Serie A titles, including last season, 2017, so it is the current Brazilian champion. In addition, the club has three Brazil Cup titles and twenty-nine Paulista Championship titles, including the current one in 2018. Its international titles are a Copa Libertadores, a South American Cup Winners Cup and two FIFA Club World Cups. Corinthians is currently the seventh seed of the Brazilian Serie A series in their nine home games, won five and drew four, of which eight had less than 2.5 goals, showing a tendency of few goals in their home games.

Grêmio Analysis

After 9 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses, the visiting team is in 4th place, having won 33 points. In the last game, they beat Vitória at home (4-0), having won 2-1 at home against Flamengo in the previous game. In the last game that played, for the Brazil Cup, lost with Flamengo away by (1-0). The last game as a visitor to this competition ended with a 1-1 draw against Chapecoense. In the last eight away games for the championship, Grêmio has 3 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats, so they have won 12 points out of 24. In his league games as a visitor the most frequent result in the interval was 0-0 (4 out of 8 matches). His attack has scored regularly, having scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games for this competition. In his away games for this competition there is a tendency towards few goals, since in 7 of the last 8 that disputed there were less than 3 goals. In 18 games in this event, he suffered the first goal 4 times and only got 1 turnaround.

The Grêmio is a club that has been champion of the Brazilian Championship of the Series A twice, five times champion of the Brazil Cup, thirty-seven titles of the Gaucho Championship. His international titles are three Copa Libertadores, two South American Rounds and an Intercontinental Cup. Grêmio is fourth placed in the 2018 Brazilian Serie A Championship in their eight away games so far, three wins, three draws and only one defeat, out of eight away games, seven had less than 2.5 goals. This trend should be repeated, especially since Grêmio has just been eliminated from the Brazilian Cup, coach Renato Gaúcho should demand that his team play much more defensively and avoid losing to Corinthians, which should further worsen the situation .

Corinthians and Grêmio are playing at Arena Corinthians in a match for the 19th matchday of Serie A. The history of direct matches at this stadium favors the home team, who in the last 4 games won 1 and drew 3. However, in the last match in this match stadium, for the Serie A, 19-10-2017, the game ended in a tie for (0-0).

Analysis of Corinthians

After 7 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses, the home team is in 7th place, having won 26 points. In the last game, he lost with Chapecoense away by (2-1), after in the previous game to have tied (0-0) at home, in a game against Atletico-PR. The team arrives at this meeting after a win away with Chapecoense by (0-1).

For this competition, do not lose in your stadium there are 9 games. In their home league matches the most frequent result in the break was 0-0 (5 out of 9 matches). In their home games there is a tendency to few goals, as 8 of their last 9 games for this competition have finished with less than 2.5 goals. In the 18 games he played in this event, he only got 1 turnaround in the 6 games in which he suffered the first goal.

Corinthians is a club that has seven Brazilian Serie A titles, including last season, 2017, so it is the current Brazilian champion. In addition, the club has three Brazil Cup titles and twenty-nine Paulista Championship titles, including the current one in 2018. Its international titles are a Copa Libertadores, a South American Cup Winners Cup and two FIFA Club World Cups. Corinthians is currently the seventh seed of the Brazilian Serie A series in their nine home games, won five and drew four, of which eight had less than 2.5 goals, showing a tendency of few goals in their home games.

Grêmio Analysis

After 9 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses, the visiting team is in 4th place, having won 33 points. In the last game, they beat Vitória at home (4-0), having won 2-1 at home against Flamengo in the previous game. In the last game that played, for the Brazil Cup, lost with Flamengo away by (1-0). The last game as a visitor to this competition ended with a 1-1 draw against Chapecoense. In the last eight away games for the championship, Grêmio has 3 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats, so they have won 12 points out of 24. In his league games as a visitor the most frequent result in the interval was 0-0 (4 out of 8 matches). His attack has scored regularly, having scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games for this competition. In his away games for this competition there is a tendency towards few goals, since in 7 of the last 8 that disputed there were less than 3 goals. In 18 games in this event, he suffered the first goal 4 times and only got 1 turnaround.

The Grêmio is a club that has been champion of the Brazilian Championship of the Series A twice, five times champion of the Brazil Cup, thirty-seven titles of the Gaucho Championship. His international titles are three Copa Libertadores, two South American Rounds and an Intercontinental Cup. Grêmio is fourth placed in the 2018 Brazilian Serie A Championship in their eight away games so far, three wins, three draws and only one defeat, out of eight away games, seven had less than 2.5 goals. This trend should be repeated, especially since Grêmio has just been eliminated from the Brazilian Cup, coach Renato Gaúcho should demand that his team play much more defensively and avoid losing to Corinthians, which should further worsen the situation .

Santos and Sport Recife face each other at the Estadio Urbano Caldeira in a match for the 19th matchday of Serie A. At this stage, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 5 games. However, the last time they faced in this stadium was the 24-06-2017, in a game for Serie A, that ended the victory of Sport Recife by (0-1). The only goal of the meeting was scored by Osvaldo (81 '). In this meeting the home factor could play an important role, since both teams present significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.

Analysis of Santos

After 4 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses, the home team is in 17th place, having won 18 points. In the last game, he lost with Atlético Mineiro away by (3-1), after in the previous game to have tied (1-1) away, in a game against Ceará. This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when played with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games has recorded 2 wins, 5 draws and 8 defeats as a visitor, with 8 goals scored and 19 conceded; against 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats in his stadium, with 23 goals scored and 13 conceded. In the last game he played for the Copa do Brasil, he lost with Cruzeiro away (3-0), in the tie-break through penalties. In the last eight home games for the championship, Santos has recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, so he has won 11 points out of 24.

For this competition, you have not won any of the last 4 games in your stadium. In the matches played in their championship stadium, the most frequent result at the end of the first 45 'was 0-1, which occurred in 3 of their 8 matches. The team conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games, so it has not shown great defensive solidity, but its attack has regularly scored, as it managed to achieve in 7 of the last 10 games for this competition. This is a team that scored few times first and only managed to open the scoring in 4 of their last 18 games for Serie A, of those 4 reached the break in lead in 2 and won in the late 90 'in all. In 18 games played in this competition, he has never managed to come back in the 12 games in which he suffered the first goal.

Review of Sport Recife

The visiting team is currently in 14th place with 20 points, after 5 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses. In the penultimate game, tied at home against Chapecoense by (1-1). In the last game, lost at home against Sao Paulo by (1-3). This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when played with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games has recorded 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses as a visitor, with a total of 12 goals scored and 24 conceded; against 7 wins, 6 draws and 2 defeats in his stadium, with a total of 27 goals scored and 14 conceded. For the championship, Sport Recife won 7 points in 27 chances, after 2 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses in the last 9 games they played as a visitor.

For this competition, he registers a sequence of 4 losses in the last games as a visitor and has not won any of the last 5 games outside his stadium. The team conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games for this competition, so they have not been very strong defensively. In 18 games in this event, he only got 1 turnaround in 11 games in which he suffered the first goal. There have been 1 period in the last 20 games played as a visitor for all competitions: scored 6 of his 16 goals in the minutes (76'-90 ').
 

Santos and Sport Recife face each other at the Estadio Urbano Caldeira in a match for the 19th matchday of Serie A. At this stage, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 5 games. However, the last time they faced in this stadium was the 24-06-2017, in a game for Serie A, that ended the victory of Sport Recife by (0-1). The only goal of the meeting was scored by Osvaldo (81 '). In this meeting the home factor could play an important role, since both teams present significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.

Analysis of Santos

After 4 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses, the home team is in 17th place, having won 18 points. In the last game, he lost with Atlético Mineiro away by (3-1), after in the previous game to have tied (1-1) away, in a game against Ceará. This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when played with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games has recorded 2 wins, 5 draws and 8 defeats as a visitor, with 8 goals scored and 19 conceded; against 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats in his stadium, with 23 goals scored and 13 conceded. In the last game he played for the Copa do Brasil, he lost with Cruzeiro away (3-0), in the tie-break through penalties. In the last eight home games for the championship, Santos has recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, so he has won 11 points out of 24.

For this competition, you have not won any of the last 4 games in your stadium. In the matches played in their championship stadium, the most frequent result at the end of the first 45 'was 0-1, which occurred in 3 of their 8 matches. The team conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games, so it has not shown great defensive solidity, but its attack has regularly scored, as it managed to achieve in 7 of the last 10 games for this competition. This is a team that scored few times first and only managed to open the scoring in 4 of their last 18 games for Serie A, of those 4 reached the break in lead in 2 and won in the late 90 'in all. In 18 games played in this competition, he has never managed to come back in the 12 games in which he suffered the first goal.

Review of Sport Recife

The visiting team is currently in 14th place with 20 points, after 5 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses. In the penultimate game, tied at home against Chapecoense by (1-1). In the last game, lost at home against Sao Paulo by (1-3). This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when played with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games has recorded 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses as a visitor, with a total of 12 goals scored and 24 conceded; against 7 wins, 6 draws and 2 defeats in his stadium, with a total of 27 goals scored and 14 conceded. For the championship, Sport Recife won 7 points in 27 chances, after 2 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses in the last 9 games they played as a visitor.

For this competition, he registers a sequence of 4 losses in the last games as a visitor and has not won any of the last 5 games outside his stadium. The team conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games for this competition, so they have not been very strong defensively. In 18 games in this event, he only got 1 turnaround in 11 games in which he suffered the first goal. There have been 1 period in the last 20 games played as a visitor for all competitions: scored 6 of his 16 goals in the minutes (76'-90 ').
 

In the first of the WTA semifinals in Cincinnati, world #8 Petra Kvitova takes on the in-form Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands for a place in the final in Ohio. Kvitova has struggled over the past few months, with early losses at Roland Garros and Wimbledon surely particularly frustrating. But her season has nonetheless been an impressive one. But equally excellent has been Bertens, who is enjoying surely the best year of her professional career. Who will come out on top?

History

This will be the fourth meeting overall between Kvitova and Bertens, and the third this year. Their first clash came three years ago at Wimbledon where Kvitova ran out a dominant 6-1 6-0 winner in the first round. When their rivalry was renewed in May in the final in Madrid, it was a rather closer affair. But it was again Kvitova who came out on top, winning 7-6 4-6 6-3. But Bertens had her revenge last week in the third round in Montreal where she brushed Kvitova aside 6-3 6-2.

Path to the semifinals

Kvitova’s tournament began, after a first-round bye, with a difficult assignment against the legendary Serena Williams. It proved a contest worthy of its combatants, but it was Kvitova who emerged the victor, 6-3 2-6 6-3. That set up a clash with former world #10 Kristina Mladenovic, who she dispatched with ease 6-4 6-2. But she had to battle in the last eight, eventually outlasting Belgium’s Elise Mertens 7-5 5-7 6-3, with Mertens rather running out of steam in the decider.

Bertens, just outside the seedings, opened her campaign with a 6-0 6-2 destruction of 2017 US Open semifinalist Coco Vandeweghe who has endured a difficult year. She then reached the third round when world #2 Caroline Wozniacki retired after losing the first set. Bertens then conquered Anett Kontaveit of Estonia in three, 6-3 2-6 6-3, to reach her third straight quarterfinal. There she overcame fifth seed Elina Svitolina 6-4 6-3.
How do they match up?

Kvitova is at her best when she is hitting freely, relying on the considerable power she can throw behind her groundstrokes to drive opponents off the court. Her forehand is her biggest weapon, and it is that shot that Bertens will have to work hardest to negate. But Kvitova has the quality to hurt opponents with her backhand as well, whilst her serve also represents a dangerous weapon. She is not, however, the most mobile of players.

In Montreal, Bertens was able to have success against Kvitova by returning aggressively and maintaining excellent depth throughout, making it difficult for Kvitova to impose herself. She was also aided by a few moments of pure magic, with one sliced passing shot in the ninth game of the first set particularly noteworthy. That, combined with ruthlessness when presented with chances to hurt Kvitova, enabled her to claim a fairly dominant win over the Czech.

In the first of the WTA semifinals in Cincinnati, world #8 Petra Kvitova takes on the in-form Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands for a place in the final in Ohio. Kvitova has struggled over the past few months, with early losses at Roland Garros and Wimbledon surely particularly frustrating. But her season has nonetheless been an impressive one. But equally excellent has been Bertens, who is enjoying surely the best year of her professional career. Who will come out on top?

History

This will be the fourth meeting overall between Kvitova and Bertens, and the third this year. Their first clash came three years ago at Wimbledon where Kvitova ran out a dominant 6-1 6-0 winner in the first round. When their rivalry was renewed in May in the final in Madrid, it was a rather closer affair. But it was again Kvitova who came out on top, winning 7-6 4-6 6-3. But Bertens had her revenge last week in the third round in Montreal where she brushed Kvitova aside 6-3 6-2.

Path to the semifinals

Kvitova’s tournament began, after a first-round bye, with a difficult assignment against the legendary Serena Williams. It proved a contest worthy of its combatants, but it was Kvitova who emerged the victor, 6-3 2-6 6-3. That set up a clash with former world #10 Kristina Mladenovic, who she dispatched with ease 6-4 6-2. But she had to battle in the last eight, eventually outlasting Belgium’s Elise Mertens 7-5 5-7 6-3, with Mertens rather running out of steam in the decider.

Bertens, just outside the seedings, opened her campaign with a 6-0 6-2 destruction of 2017 US Open semifinalist Coco Vandeweghe who has endured a difficult year. She then reached the third round when world #2 Caroline Wozniacki retired after losing the first set. Bertens then conquered Anett Kontaveit of Estonia in three, 6-3 2-6 6-3, to reach her third straight quarterfinal. There she overcame fifth seed Elina Svitolina 6-4 6-3.
How do they match up?

Kvitova is at her best when she is hitting freely, relying on the considerable power she can throw behind her groundstrokes to drive opponents off the court. Her forehand is her biggest weapon, and it is that shot that Bertens will have to work hardest to negate. But Kvitova has the quality to hurt opponents with her backhand as well, whilst her serve also represents a dangerous weapon. She is not, however, the most mobile of players.

In Montreal, Bertens was able to have success against Kvitova by returning aggressively and maintaining excellent depth throughout, making it difficult for Kvitova to impose herself. She was also aided by a few moments of pure magic, with one sliced passing shot in the ninth game of the first set particularly noteworthy. That, combined with ruthlessness when presented with chances to hurt Kvitova, enabled her to claim a fairly dominant win over the Czech.

Tennis - ATP - Singles . Semifinals of tournament in USA - Cincinnati on hard surface outdoor between Novak Djokovic from Serbia and Marin Cilic from Croatia starting from 18 : 00 on program this evening.

Novak is 10th at the moment on ATP list while Marin is 7th and this will be their 17th head to head meeting, Djokovic leads big 14-2 at the moment and has lost last 2 times against Marin. Both are in really good form right now, however I think Djokovic will not lose 3rd time in a row, he has been doing really great lately and upping his form so I think that he is going to win this tournament in Cincinnati and start playing as good as he used to a year and more ago. Bet on Djokovic to win today, good luck.

Tennis - ATP - Singles . Semifinals of tournament in USA - Cincinnati on hard surface outdoor between Novak Djokovic from Serbia and Marin Cilic from Croatia starting from 18 : 00 on program this evening.

Novak is 10th at the moment on ATP list while Marin is 7th and this will be their 17th head to head meeting, Djokovic leads big 14-2 at the moment and has lost last 2 times against Marin. Both are in really good form right now, however I think Djokovic will not lose 3rd time in a row, he has been doing really great lately and upping his form so I think that he is going to win this tournament in Cincinnati and start playing as good as he used to a year and more ago. Bet on Djokovic to win today, good luck.

Lazio and Napoli are playing in the Stadio Olimpico in a match for Serie A Day 1. The history of direct matches played at this stadium favors the visiting team, who in the last 6 games won 5 and drew 1. In fact, in the last match in this match stadium, in a match for Serie A, 20-09-2017, Napoli managed to win, by (1-4). The goals of the game were scored by S. de Vrij (29 ') for Lazio and K. Koulibaly (54'), José Callejón (56 '), D. Mertens (59') and Jorginho (90 ') for Napoli.

Analysis of Lazio

The home team are making their debut in this edition of the competition, having finished last season in 5th place. The team arrives at this meeting after a defeat away with Borussia Dortmund for (1-0). In the last 10 home games for all competitions, Lazio won 5, drew 4 and lost 1. Their attack has scored regularly as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games.

Lazio is a club that has already won the Serie A (Italian League) twice in its history, being the last of these titles conquered in the 1999/00 season. In the last season, the team finished the national championship in the fifth position, thus obtaining a place in the Europa League of this time, very far from the champion Juventus. In the last five games that Lazio played in their stadium, if we consider friendly and official games, were scored one or more goals in the first part in four of those games. We believe that in this game, Lazio will play another open game with a lot of chances for both teams, which should be used mainly by the home team, who usually score several goals when playing at his stadium.

Analysis of Napoli

This is the first game in this edition of the away team's race, which finished the previous edition in the 2nd position. In the last game he played, for Club Friendlies, lost with Wolfsburg away by (3-1). In the last 10 games Napoli have won 4, drawn 3 and lost 3. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, having conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games, but their attack has been regular since scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In his games as a visitor there is a tendency for goals to be scored, as 36 of his last 54 games have finished with over 2.5 goals.

Napoles is a club that was twice a Serie A champion, the last of them in 1989/90. The club also won five Italian Cups, two Italian Super Cups and won a European League in 1988/89. In the 2017/18 season of Serie A, Napoles finished as runner-up, thus clinching a place in the 2018/19 Champions League. In nineteen away matches in the 2017/18 Serie A season, the team won fourteen games, drew four and lost just one, making an excellent campaign. Now in this match against Lazio, we believe it will be a great game and with several goals.

Lazio and Napoli are playing in the Stadio Olimpico in a match for Serie A Day 1. The history of direct matches played at this stadium favors the visiting team, who in the last 6 games won 5 and drew 1. In fact, in the last match in this match stadium, in a match for Serie A, 20-09-2017, Napoli managed to win, by (1-4). The goals of the game were scored by S. de Vrij (29 ') for Lazio and K. Koulibaly (54'), José Callejón (56 '), D. Mertens (59') and Jorginho (90 ') for Napoli.

Analysis of Lazio

The home team are making their debut in this edition of the competition, having finished last season in 5th place. The team arrives at this meeting after a defeat away with Borussia Dortmund for (1-0). In the last 10 home games for all competitions, Lazio won 5, drew 4 and lost 1. Their attack has scored regularly as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games.

Lazio is a club that has already won the Serie A (Italian League) twice in its history, being the last of these titles conquered in the 1999/00 season. In the last season, the team finished the national championship in the fifth position, thus obtaining a place in the Europa League of this time, very far from the champion Juventus. In the last five games that Lazio played in their stadium, if we consider friendly and official games, were scored one or more goals in the first part in four of those games. We believe that in this game, Lazio will play another open game with a lot of chances for both teams, which should be used mainly by the home team, who usually score several goals when playing at his stadium.

Analysis of Napoli

This is the first game in this edition of the away team's race, which finished the previous edition in the 2nd position. In the last game he played, for Club Friendlies, lost with Wolfsburg away by (3-1). In the last 10 games Napoli have won 4, drawn 3 and lost 3. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, having conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games, but their attack has been regular since scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In his games as a visitor there is a tendency for goals to be scored, as 36 of his last 54 games have finished with over 2.5 goals.

Napoles is a club that was twice a Serie A champion, the last of them in 1989/90. The club also won five Italian Cups, two Italian Super Cups and won a European League in 1988/89. In the 2017/18 season of Serie A, Napoles finished as runner-up, thus clinching a place in the 2018/19 Champions League. In nineteen away matches in the 2017/18 Serie A season, the team won fourteen games, drew four and lost just one, making an excellent campaign. Now in this match against Lazio, we believe it will be a great game and with several goals.

Chievo and Juventus face each other in the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi in a match for the first round of Serie A. The history of direct matches played at this stadium favors the away team, which in the last 5 matches has won 5. In fact, in the last match in this stadium, in a match for Serie A, 27-01-2018, Juventus managed to win, for (0-2). The goals were scored by S. Khedira (67) and G. Higuain (88) for Juventus. It is necessary to analyze with special attention the home / outside condition, since Chievo presents different results at home and abroad.

Analysis of Chievo

This is the first game in this edition of the home team event, which finished the previous edition in 13th place. This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when they play with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games has recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 12 defeats as a visitor, with 8 goals scored and 33 conceded; against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in his stadium, with 16 goals scored and 13 conceded. In the last game he played for Coppa Italia, he beat Pescara at home (1-0). In the last 10 home games Chievo has 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. His attack has scored regularly, having scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games.

Chievo kicks off with a 1-0 win at home against Pescara, advancing in this way for the next round of the Italian Cup: the only goal of the team was scored by Rigoni. In this game before his public, coach Lorenzo D'Anna should keep the team in 4-3-3 benefiting the defensive organization and the direct balls for the attack, especially for Stepinski. Note that Joel Obi is the great highlight of this Chievo, being this player very competent in the creation of the offensive process. For this game the coach can count on all his players.

Juventus Analysis

This is the first game in this edition of the away team's race, which finished the previous edition in the 1st position. This is a little affected by the home factor, that is, presents similar results at home and abroad, since in the last 30 games has 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 away defeat, with a total of 23 goals scored and 11 conceded; against 12 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in his stadium, with a total of 34 goals scored and 9 conceded. The team arrives at this meeting after a defeat away with Real Madrid by (3-1). In the last 10 matches played for all competitions, Juventus have won 6, drawn 3 and lost 1. The team conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has been marked with regularity, since it managed to materialize in 8 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, he conceded the first goal 4 times but managed to get back to score 2. There was 1 period in the last 20 games played as a visitor for all competitions: he suffered 6 of his 15 goals in the minutes (46'- 60 ').

Juventus leave for this match with a defeat against Real Madrid, 3-1, in a match to count for the International Champions Cup. We remember that the old lady seeks to win the seventh consecutive win of the Italian Championship. Usually coach Massimiliano Allegri has four men on the defense, three in the midfield and three in the attack, with Cristiano Ronaldo being the most advanced man on the team: this player is very competent to finish. The Argentine Dybala is one of the most important pieces in the style of game of the visitors, being this owner of great technical quality and vision of game. For this game the coach can not count on the injured Spinazzola.

Chievo e Juventus se enfrentam no Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi em uma partida da primeira rodada da Série A. A história dos jogos diretos disputados neste estádio favorece a equipe visitante, que nos últimos 5 jogos venceu 5. De fato , na última partida neste estádio, num jogo pela Série A de 27-01-2018, a Juventus conseguiu uma vitória por (0-2). Os gols foram marcados por S. Khedira (67) e G. Higuain (88) pela Juventus. É necessário analisar com especial atenção a condição de casa / fora, já que o Chievo apresenta resultados diferentes no país e no exterior.

Análise do Chievo

Este é o primeiro jogo nesta edição do evento da equipe da casa, que terminou a edição anterior em 13º lugar. É uma equipe afetada pelo fator casa, mais forte quando joga com o apoio de seus torcedores, já que nos últimos 30 jogos registrou 1 vitória, 2 empates e 12 derrotas como visitante, com 8 gols marcados e 33 sofridos; contra 7 vitórias, 4 empates e 4 derrotas no seu estádio, com um total de 16 golos marcados e 13 sofridos. No último jogo que ele jogou pela Coppa Itália, ele bateu Pescara em casa (1-0). Nos últimos 10 jogos em casa o Chievo registra 7 vitórias, 2 empates e 1 derrota. Seu ataque tem marcado com regularidade, tendo marcado gols em 8 dos últimos 10 jogos.

O Chievo arranca com uma vitória por 1-0 em casa frente ao Pescara, avançando assim para a próxima jornada da Taça de Itália: o único golo da equipa foi marcado por Rigoni. Neste jogo diante de seu público, o técnico Lorenzo D'Anna deve manter a equipe em 4-3-3 beneficiando a organização defensiva e as bolas diretas para o ataque, principalmente para Stepinski. Note que Joel Obi é o grande destaque deste Chievo, sendo este jogador muito competente na criação do processo ofensivo. Para este jogo o treinador pode contar com todos os seus jogadores.

Análise Juventus

Este é o primeiro jogo desta edição da corrida da equipe visitante, que terminou a edição anterior na 1ª posição. Este é um pouco afetado pelo fator casa, ou seja, apresenta resultados semelhantes em casa e no exterior, já que nos últimos 30 jogos disputados há 10 vitórias, 4 empates e 1 derrota fora, com um total de 23 gols marcados e 11 sofridos; contra 12 vitórias, 1 empate e 2 derrotas em seu estádio, com um total de 34 gols marcados e 9 sofridos. A equipe chega a este encontro depois de uma derrota fora com o Real Madrid por (3-1). Nos últimos 10 jogos disputados em todas as competições, a Juventus venceu 6, empatou 3 e perdeu 1. A equipe sofreu gols em 7 dos últimos 10 jogos, portanto sua defesa precisa melhorar, mas seu ataque tem sido marcado com regularidade, já que Conseguiu materializar-se em 8 dos últimos 10 jogos. Em 15 jogos,

A Juventus parte para este jogo com uma derrota frente ao Real Madrid, por 3-1, em jogo válido pela Copa Internacional de Campeões. Lembramos que a velha senhora procura conquistar a sétima vitória consecutiva do Campeonato Italiano. Normalmente o treinador Massimiliano Allegri tem quatro homens na defesa, três no meio-campo e três no ataque, sendo Cristiano Ronaldo o homem mais avançado da equipe: este jogador é muito competente para terminar. O argentino Dybala é uma das peças mais importantes no estilo de jogo dos visitantes, sendo este dono de grande qualidade técnica e visão de jogo. Para este jogo o treinador não pode contar com o lesionado Spinazzola.

Barcelona and Deportivo Alavés are playing at Camp Nou in a game for the first day of the First Division. The history of recent direct clashes is favorable to the home team, which has 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5 games. The last direct confrontation between these two teams, on 28-01-2018, ended with the victory of Barcelona by (2-1). In this meeting, the home factor could play an important role, since Deportivo Alavés has significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.

Analysis of Barcelona

The home team are making their debut in this edition of the competition, having finished last season in 1st place. This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, presents similar results at home and abroad, since in the last 30 games has recorded 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses as a visitor, with 31 goals scored and 20 conceded; against 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat in his stadium, with 36 goals scored and 14 conceded. The team arrives at this meeting after a victory away with Sevilla by (1-2). In the last 10 home games for all competitions, Barcelona have won 8, drawn 1 and lost 1. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, having conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 games but their attack has scored regularly, having scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games. In his home games there is a tendency for goals to be scored, since in 53 of his last 61 matches there were over 1.5 goals and 45 of the last 61 there were over 2.5 goals. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 4 times and only got 1 turnaround. There have been 1 period in the last 20 home games for all competitions: they conceded 5 of their 14 goals in the minutes (76'-90 ').

Barcelona is a club that does not need presentations, but we can not fail to highlight its twenty-five Spanish Championship titles, thirty Copas del Rey, sixteen Super Cups of Spain among other national titles. Among the international titles stand out five UEFA Champions League, five UEFA Super Cups and three FIFA World Cups. Barcelona are the current champion of the Spanish Championship and recently they were champion of the Super Cup of Spain in the victory against Sevilla by 1x2, besides the Trofeo Joan Gamper against Boca Juniors by 3x0. Barcelona have many excellent players on their squad and have everything to debut well at home against Alavés, I believe in a multi-goal game.

Deportivo Alavés Analysis

This is the first game in this edition of the away team's race, which finished the previous edition in 14th place. This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. In the last game he played, for Club Friendlies, lost with Huesca off by (2-1). In the last 10 games as a visitor Deportivo Alavés has won 4, drawn 2 and lost 4. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, having conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 games, but his attack has regularly scored who scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games.

Alavés is a club that has never won a Spanish league title, but was a champion of the Liga Adelante (2nd Division) on four occasions, the last in 2015/16, which gave it access to the elite of Spanish football. In the 2016/17 season he finished ninth, in the 2017/18 season he finished in the 14th place, now making his debut in the 2018/19 season against defending champion Barcelona, ​​the mission will not be easy. Just like the last eight times the teams met, it is very possible that we have more than 2.5 goals, noting that of the last eight meetings between the teams, seven had more than 2.5 goals.

Barcelona and Deportivo Alavés are playing at Camp Nou in a game for the first day of the First Division. The history of recent direct clashes is favorable to the home team, which has 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5 games. The last direct confrontation between these two teams, on 28-01-2018, ended with the victory of Barcelona by (2-1). In this meeting, the home factor could play an important role, since Deportivo Alavés has significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.

Analysis of Barcelona

The home team are making their debut in this edition of the competition, having finished last season in 1st place. This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, presents similar results at home and abroad, since in the last 30 games has recorded 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses as a visitor, with 31 goals scored and 20 conceded; against 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat in his stadium, with 36 goals scored and 14 conceded. The team arrives at this meeting after a victory away with Sevilla by (1-2). In the last 10 home games for all competitions, Barcelona have won 8, drawn 1 and lost 1. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, having conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 games but their attack has scored regularly, having scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games. In his home games there is a tendency for goals to be scored, since in 53 of his last 61 matches there were over 1.5 goals and 45 of the last 61 there were over 2.5 goals. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 4 times and only got 1 turnaround. There have been 1 period in the last 20 home games for all competitions: they conceded 5 of their 14 goals in the minutes (76'-90 ').

Barcelona is a club that does not need presentations, but we can not fail to highlight its twenty-five Spanish Championship titles, thirty Copas del Rey, sixteen Super Cups of Spain among other national titles. Among the international titles stand out five UEFA Champions League, five UEFA Super Cups and three FIFA World Cups. Barcelona are the current champion of the Spanish Championship and recently they were champion of the Super Cup of Spain in the victory against Sevilla by 1x2, besides the Trofeo Joan Gamper against Boca Juniors by 3x0. Barcelona have many excellent players on their squad and have everything to debut well at home against Alavés, I believe in a multi-goal game.

Deportivo Alavés Analysis

This is the first game in this edition of the away team's race, which finished the previous edition in 14th place. This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. In the last game he played, for Club Friendlies, lost with Huesca off by (2-1). In the last 10 games as a visitor Deportivo Alavés has won 4, drawn 2 and lost 4. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, having conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 games, but his attack has regularly scored who scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games.

Alavés is a club that has never won a Spanish league title, but was a champion of the Liga Adelante (2nd Division) on four occasions, the last in 2015/16, which gave it access to the elite of Spanish football. In the 2016/17 season he finished ninth, in the 2017/18 season he finished in the 14th place, now making his debut in the 2018/19 season against defending champion Barcelona, ​​the mission will not be easy. Just like the last eight times the teams met, it is very possible that we have more than 2.5 goals, noting that of the last eight meetings between the teams, seven had more than 2.5 goals.

Villarreal and Real Sociedad measure forces in Camp El Madrigal, in a game for the first day of the First Division. At this stage, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which has 5 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 8 games. In fact, the last time they faced in this stadium was 27-01-2018, in a game for the Primera División, that ended the victory of Villarreal by (4-2). Víctor Ruíz (5 '), Pablo Fornals (17'), Bacca (20 ') and Samu Castillejo (34') for Villarreal and Diego Llorente (24 ') and Willian José (5' 58 ') to Real Sociedad. In this meeting the home factor could play an important role, since both teams present significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.

Analysis of Villarreal

This is the first game in this edition of the home team event, which finished the previous edition in 5th place. This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. In the last game he played for Club Friendlies, he beat Werder Bremen away by (2-3). In the last 10 home games Villarreal have recorded 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. The team conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 games, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has been regularly scored as they have managed to clinch 9 of the last 10 matches. There is a tendency for goals to be scored in their home games, with 47 of their last 54 games having ended with over 1.5 goals.

Villarreal is a club that never managed to win the Primera Division (Spanish Championship), having as the course of greatest highlight the vice in the 2007/08 season. Last season, the team finished the national championship in fifth position, qualifying for the Europa League, twelve points behind the fourth placed. In the last five games that Villarreal played at home, counting friendly matches and official matches, in four of them were scored more than 1.5 goals by the teams. I believe that in this match, because it is the opening day, Villarreal will look for a good victory inside their stadium to get a good start in the Spanish Championship, and a confrontation between two teams with qualified attacks, Villarreal will make another game busy, where he will have opportunities to score his goals, but that can also be beaten, since the opponent has his qualities.

Analysis of Real Sociedad

The visiting team will make their debut this season after finishing last season in 12th place. This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when played with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games has recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 9 defeats as a visitor, with a total of 10 goals scored and 18 conceded; against 9 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses in his stadium, with a total of 37 goals scored and 21 conceded. In the last game he played for Club Friendlies, he drew 1-1 with Freiburg. In the last 10 games as a visitor to Real Sociedad won 2, drew 2 and lost 6. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, having conceded at least one goal in each of the last 10 games but his attack has scored with regularity, having scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games.

Real Sociedad is a club that has been twice the champion of the Primera Division, the last in 1981/82, the club was still champion of the Copa del Rey in 1986/87 and champion of the Super Cup of Spain in 1982/83, in addition of other titles. Last season, 2017/18 of the Primera Division, Real Sociedad finished in the twelfth place, leading in twelve of the nineteen away games, games with more than 1.5 goals. Now in this premiere of the 2018/19 Primera Division against Villarreal, I believe we can again have a game with more than 1.5 goals, mainly with goals from Villarreal, but also with chances to the side of Real Sociedad, so my bet will be on "More of 1.5 goals ".

Villarreal and Real Sociedad measure forces in Camp El Madrigal, in a game for the first day of the First Division. At this stage, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which has 5 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 8 games. In fact, the last time they faced in this stadium was 27-01-2018, in a game for the Primera División, that ended the victory of Villarreal by (4-2). Víctor Ruíz (5 '), Pablo Fornals (17'), Bacca (20 ') and Samu Castillejo (34') for Villarreal and Diego Llorente (24 ') and Willian José (5' 58 ') to Real Sociedad. In this meeting the home factor could play an important role, since both teams present significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.

Analysis of Villarreal

This is the first game in this edition of the home team event, which finished the previous edition in 5th place. This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. In the last game he played for Club Friendlies, he beat Werder Bremen away by (2-3). In the last 10 home games Villarreal have recorded 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. The team conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 games, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has been regularly scored as they have managed to clinch 9 of the last 10 matches. There is a tendency for goals to be scored in their home games, with 47 of their last 54 games having ended with over 1.5 goals.

Villarreal is a club that never managed to win the Primera Division (Spanish Championship), having as the course of greatest highlight the vice in the 2007/08 season. Last season, the team finished the national championship in fifth position, qualifying for the Europa League, twelve points behind the fourth placed. In the last five games that Villarreal played at home, counting friendly matches and official matches, in four of them were scored more than 1.5 goals by the teams. I believe that in this match, because it is the opening day, Villarreal will look for a good victory inside their stadium to get a good start in the Spanish Championship, and a confrontation between two teams with qualified attacks, Villarreal will make another game busy, where he will have opportunities to score his goals, but that can also be beaten, since the opponent has his qualities.

Analysis of Real Sociedad

The visiting team will make their debut this season after finishing last season in 12th place. This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when played with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games has recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 9 defeats as a visitor, with a total of 10 goals scored and 18 conceded; against 9 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses in his stadium, with a total of 37 goals scored and 21 conceded. In the last game he played for Club Friendlies, he drew 1-1 with Freiburg. In the last 10 games as a visitor to Real Sociedad won 2, drew 2 and lost 6. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, having conceded at least one goal in each of the last 10 games but his attack has scored with regularity, having scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games.

Real Sociedad is a club that has been twice the champion of the Primera Division, the last in 1981/82, the club was still champion of the Copa del Rey in 1986/87 and champion of the Super Cup of Spain in 1982/83, in addition of other titles. Last season, 2017/18 of the Primera Division, Real Sociedad finished in the twelfth place, leading in twelve of the nineteen away games, games with more than 1.5 goals. Now in this premiere of the 2018/19 Primera Division against Villarreal, I believe we can again have a game with more than 1.5 goals, mainly with goals from Villarreal, but also with chances to the side of Real Sociedad, so my bet will be on "More of 1.5 goals ".

Celta de Vigo and Espanyol face each other in the Estadio de Balaídos, in a match for the first day of the First Division. The history of direct matches played at this stadium favors the home team, who in the last 5 games won 2 and drew 3. However, in the last match at this stage, for Primera Division on 11-02-2018, the game ended in a draw by (2-2). The goals of the game were scored by M. Gómez (32 'and 80') for Celta de Vigo and Léo Baptistão (10 ') and Gerard Moreno (87') for Espanyol. Special attention is required for the home / away condition, as both teams present significantly different results in their home and away games.

Analysis of the Celta de Vigo

The home team are making their debut this season after finishing last season in 13th place. This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 8 draws and 1 defeat in his stadium. The team arrives at this meeting after a draw with Fulham for (2-2). In the last 10 home games for all competitions, Celta de Vigo won 4 and drew 6. The team conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 games, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has been marked regularly, as it has managed to achieve in 8 of the last 10 games.

Celta de Vigo leaves for this match with a defeat against Mainz 05, 1-2, in a game to prepare for the upcoming official matches. In this meeting before his public it is anticipated that the new coach Antonio Mohamed will play in the usual tactical system, that is to say, the 4-4-2 benefiting possession of the ball and the organized attacks: Pisto Sisto is a fundamental piece in the class of the house. However the homegrown showed some weaknesses in the defensive stop balls and aerial game. For this game the home manager can not count on Junca, Roncaglia and Jensen, players recovering from injury.

Analysis of Espanyol

The visiting team are making their debut in this edition of the competition after finishing last season in 11th place. This is a team that curiously has been stronger outside than at home, because in the last 30 games it registers 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. In the last game he played for Club Friendlies, Borussia M'gladbach won by (1-3). In the last 10 games as a visitor Espanyol won 9 and lost 1. Their attack has marked with great regularity, since it has always scored at least one goal in the last 10 games.

Espanyol arrive at this game with a victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach, by 1-3, adding in this way the sixth triumph followed in preparation games. In this out-of-doors meeting, David Gallego's squad must play with a low block, exploring the space on the opponent's back in the best way: Pablo Piatti is the main player in this type of transition. It is important to emphasize that Espanyol has some competence in the stands, counterattack and defensive organization. For this difficult game the coach can not count on David Lopez and Sergio Sanchez, both injured.

Celta de Vigo and Espanyol face each other in the Estadio de Balaídos, in a match for the first day of the First Division. The history of direct matches played at this stadium favors the home team, who in the last 5 games won 2 and drew 3. However, in the last match at this stage, for Primera Division on 11-02-2018, the game ended in a draw by (2-2). The goals of the game were scored by M. Gómez (32 'and 80') for Celta de Vigo and Léo Baptistão (10 ') and Gerard Moreno (87') for Espanyol. Special attention is required for the home / away condition, as both teams present significantly different results in their home and away games.

Analysis of the Celta de Vigo

The home team are making their debut this season after finishing last season in 13th place. This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 8 draws and 1 defeat in his stadium. The team arrives at this meeting after a draw with Fulham for (2-2). In the last 10 home games for all competitions, Celta de Vigo won 4 and drew 6. The team conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 games, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has been marked regularly, as it has managed to achieve in 8 of the last 10 games.

Celta de Vigo leaves for this match with a defeat against Mainz 05, 1-2, in a game to prepare for the upcoming official matches. In this meeting before his public it is anticipated that the new coach Antonio Mohamed will play in the usual tactical system, that is to say, the 4-4-2 benefiting possession of the ball and the organized attacks: Pisto Sisto is a fundamental piece in the class of the house. However the homegrown showed some weaknesses in the defensive stop balls and aerial game. For this game the home manager can not count on Junca, Roncaglia and Jensen, players recovering from injury.

Analysis of Espanyol

The visiting team are making their debut in this edition of the competition after finishing last season in 11th place. This is a team that curiously has been stronger outside than at home, because in the last 30 games it registers 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. In the last game he played for Club Friendlies, Borussia M'gladbach won by (1-3). In the last 10 games as a visitor Espanyol won 9 and lost 1. Their attack has marked with great regularity, since it has always scored at least one goal in the last 10 games.

Espanyol arrive at this game with a victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach, by 1-3, adding in this way the sixth triumph followed in preparation games. In this out-of-doors meeting, David Gallego's squad must play with a low block, exploring the space on the opponent's back in the best way: Pablo Piatti is the main player in this type of transition. It is important to emphasize that Espanyol has some competence in the stands, counterattack and defensive organization. For this difficult game the coach can not count on David Lopez and Sergio Sanchez, both injured.

Chelsea and Arsenal meet at Stamford Bridge in a match for the Premier League second round. The history of direct matches played at this stage favors the home team, who in the last 6 games won 4 and drew 2. However, in the last clash in this stadium, for the League Cup, 10-01-2018, the game ended in a draw for (0-0). In this match the home factor could play a decisive role, as Arsenal have shown differences in performance in their games at home and as a visitor.

Chelsea Analysis

The home side are in their second matchday after a 0-3 win in their league debut against Huddersfield Town. This is a team that maintains the income when it plays outside its stadium, because in the last 30 games it registers 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 home games Chelsea have 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. His attack has scored regularly as he has scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In the 15 games he played, he only managed 1 turnaround in the 4 games in which he suffered the first goal. In the last 20 home games for all competitions there has been 1 period that stands out: suffered 6 of his 14 goals in the minutes (61'-75 ').

Chelsea started the Premier League 2018/2019 in the best way, winning away from Huddersfield 0-3: the triumph goals were scored by Pedro, Kanté and Jorginho. In this match against the big rival Arsenal, coach Maurizio Sarri should play in 4-3-3 privileging possession of the ball and organized attacks, especially through the right: Wilian is very fast and competent in transporting the ball to the attack. On the other hand, we highlight the sense of positioning of Brazilian Jorginho, one of the signings for this season. For this game the coach can not count on Ginkel, Brown and Fàbregas, players recovering from injury, and still has in doubt the hired Mateo Kovacic.

Arsenal Analysis

The visiting team arrives in the second round after a defeat in their Premier League debut against Manchester City (0-2). This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses as a visitor; against 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 games as a visitor Arsenal won 3, drew 1 and lost 6. Their attack has regularly marked as they managed to achieve in 8 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, he only managed 1 turnaround in 7 games in which he suffered the first goal.

Unlike their opponents, Arsenal had a tricky game on Matchday 1 as they faced title-holders Manchester City, coming out of that game with a 0-2 loss. In this second meeting in the English championship, the commander Unai Emery should keep the team in 4-3-3 favoring the defensive organization and the counterattack in the corridors. German Özil is the player who can excel in this formation, being this very competent in the offensive organization. Despite being left blank in the previous game, Aubameyang promises to be a major headache for the opponents defenses. For this game the coach can not count on Kolasinac, Maitland-Niles and Koscielny, all with physical problems.

Chelsea and Arsenal meet at Stamford Bridge in a match for the Premier League second round. The history of direct matches played at this stage favors the home team, who in the last 6 games won 4 and drew 2. However, in the last clash in this stadium, for the League Cup, 10-01-2018, the game ended in a draw for (0-0). In this match the home factor could play a decisive role, as Arsenal have shown differences in performance in their games at home and as a visitor.

Chelsea Analysis

The home side are in their second matchday after a 0-3 win in their league debut against Huddersfield Town. This is a team that maintains the income when it plays outside its stadium, because in the last 30 games it registers 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 home games Chelsea have 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. His attack has scored regularly as he has scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In the 15 games he played, he only managed 1 turnaround in the 4 games in which he suffered the first goal. In the last 20 home games for all competitions there has been 1 period that stands out: suffered 6 of his 14 goals in the minutes (61'-75 ').

Chelsea started the Premier League 2018/2019 in the best way, winning away from Huddersfield 0-3: the triumph goals were scored by Pedro, Kanté and Jorginho. In this match against the big rival Arsenal, coach Maurizio Sarri should play in 4-3-3 privileging possession of the ball and organized attacks, especially through the right: Wilian is very fast and competent in transporting the ball to the attack. On the other hand, we highlight the sense of positioning of Brazilian Jorginho, one of the signings for this season. For this game the coach can not count on Ginkel, Brown and Fàbregas, players recovering from injury, and still has in doubt the hired Mateo Kovacic.

Arsenal Analysis

The visiting team arrives in the second round after a defeat in their Premier League debut against Manchester City (0-2). This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses as a visitor; against 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 games as a visitor Arsenal won 3, drew 1 and lost 6. Their attack has regularly marked as they managed to achieve in 8 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, he only managed 1 turnaround in 7 games in which he suffered the first goal.

Unlike their opponents, Arsenal had a tricky game on Matchday 1 as they faced title-holders Manchester City, coming out of that game with a 0-2 loss. In this second meeting in the English championship, the commander Unai Emery should keep the team in 4-3-3 favoring the defensive organization and the counterattack in the corridors. German Özil is the player who can excel in this formation, being this very competent in the offensive organization. Despite being left blank in the previous game, Aubameyang promises to be a major headache for the opponents defenses. For this game the coach can not count on Kolasinac, Maitland-Niles and Koscielny, all with physical problems.