Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid

Spanish Primera Division, 20h00

Athletic are a good team this season. They have kept Barca to a draw at home and are fighting for a place in the European Cups. The Basc side plays a physical type of football.
We will see how can Real Madrid cope with that, because it will be also a hostile environment at San Mames Stadium given the rivalry between the sides. At Osasuna the Merengues stumbled, but now they have Kaka back from injury. Real Madrid has won the last five meeting with Bilbao, so they have some good recent history.
Higuain will miss out through injury, but Ramos is back after suspension.
I tip Real to win it, at 3/5.

Fiorentina 2:1 Bari

Napoli 1:0 Sampdoria

Palermo 1:0 Atalanta

Napoli vs Sampdoria

Italian Serie A, 15h00

Napoli is unbeaten in the last 11 games, all with new coach Walter Mazzarri. The Partenopei have not lost at home this season, with 6 wins and 3 draws to their name.
Sampdoria has lost its last 6 games away from home. Sampdoria has scored only 4 goals away from home in 8 games. Quagliarella has signed for Napoli from Sampdoria and has managed 4 goals in the last 4 outings. Napoli has scored the most goals after half time this season, 19.
I tip the home side to win, at 9/11.

Wolverhampton 0:3 Manchester City

Palermo vs Atalanta

Italian Serie A, 15h00

Palermo has not lost at home for 15 games and has conceded just twice in the last 6 games. Also, Palermo has beaten Milan away 2-0 last month. Atalanta has won only one point in the last 4 games, against Inter at home.

Atalanta has conceded the most goals in the first half, 15. The guests have lost 3 of the last 4 away games and coach Antonio Conte was sacked.
I tip Palermo to win, at 8/11.

Fiorentina vs Bari

Italian Serie A, 15h00

The two teams that will play against each other today are equal on points in the standings.
Fiorentina has not drawn any of its last 9 games in Serie A and has won only two of the last 5 games at home. Meanwhile, Bari has won 3 from the last 4 games, but have won only 1 point from their last 4 away games. Bari's Brazilian striker Barreto has scored in each of the last 3 games and has a total of 5 goals this season. Gilardino has scored 5 times in the last 5 games played.
Each team has a host of injuries with Fiorentina's Gamberini, Vargas and Bari's Kutuzov among the most important.
I tip Fiorentina to win, at 8/11.

Tottenham 2:0 West Ham

Chelsea 2:1 Fulham

Wolverhampton vs Manchester City

English Premier League, 20h45

The Wolves are a side that will fight for avoiding relegation, while City with the appointment of Italian legend Mancini tried to send a message to the other title contenders.
In the first game in charge at Eastlands, Mancini masterminded a win without conceding, something City hadn't seen in a while. It is another feat that will be achieved tonight. Manchester City have not won away since August, despite they've only lost twice this season. It is thought Bellamy will step in for Robinho.
I tip City to win, at 9/11.

Chelsea vs Fulham

English Premier League, 16h00

Chelsea have won only once in December, but are still topping the standings. They will lose Drogba and Kalou to the African Cup of Nations and that is why a win today is so important.
Fulham are impressive at home; have beaten Manchester United 3-0, but away they struggle to go on the counter.
I tip Chelsea to win today, at 2/5.

Tottenham vs West Ham

English Premier League, 13h45

West Ham have not won in their last 8 away games and not won any of the last 7 London derbies they were involved in. Tottenham have conceded only once in the last 4 games against the Hammers. The Spurs are in a run of 4 clean sheets kept in a row.
Harry Redknapp's troops have managed a 0-0 draw at Fulham two days ago, while West Ham have beaten Portsmouth 2-0.
I tip Tottenham to win, at 5/11.

Birmingham 0:0 Chelsea

Birmingham vs Chelsea

English Premier League,13h45

It's the Boxing Day action in the Premier League and it all starts with two of the best teams. Birmingham are 7th while Chelsea sit on top of the standings. The hosts have kept 7 clean sheets while Chelsea are the only side to have kept more, 9. Birmingham won everyone of the 7 games in which they've scored first. The hosts are unbeaten in 9 games.
Chelsea is the only top flight team to have scored in every game of the season. The Blues have won only one of the last six. Drogba will play his last game ahead of the African Cup of Nations.
I tip Chelsea to win, at 6/11.

West Ham 1:1 Chelsea

Sporting Gijon 0:1 Sevilla

Atalanta 1:1 Inter

West Ham vs Chelsea

English Premier League, 17h00

Chelsea has a 3-point cushion over second placed Manchester United with today's London derby in hand. The Red Devils were brushed aside 3-0 by Fulham on Saturday. Drogba returns to the line-up, while Carlton Cole and Valon Behrami will miss out for West Ham.
Chelsea have won their last 4 trips to Upton Park, scoring 12 and conceding only 2. West Ham have conceded 9 goals in their last 3 games at home. The Blues have kept most clean sheets this season, 9.
Didier Drogba has already scored 18 goals this season in all competitions.
I expect Chelsea to win this one, at 5/11.

Sporting Gijon vs Sevilla

Spanish Primera Division, 21h00

The hosts' coach said that Sevilla and Chelsea are the most physical sides in Europe, having great strength, aerial proficiency and speed. Gijon is a good team mostly at home and will count on De las Cuevas to provide the magic again.
Sevilla will play without some injured players, including Luis Fabiano. but the likes of Perroti, Jesus Navas and Renato will provide the assists for Negredo and Kanoute. Sevilla must keep the pace with Real Madrid and Barcelona, after two home draws in the league and a 1-0 win in the midweek UCL action.
I tip Sevilla to win, at 6/5.

Atalanta vs Inter

Italian Serie A, 15h00

Atalanta are placed just above the drop zone. They have a young coach in Antonio Conte, ex Juventus captain. They have lost the last 3 games at home. 
Also Inter lost its last 2 away, at Barcelona and Juventus and will look to bounce back, as they want to keep second placed AC Milan at bay. Inter has won 6 of the last 8 against Atalanta. The Nerazzurri have the best attack in the league with 34 goals. Sneijder will play, as we should mention that Inter have lost only when he could not play.
I tip Inter to win, at 2/3.

Cagliari 3:3 Napoli

Manchester United 0:1 Aston Villa

Cagliari vs Napoli

Italian Serie A, Saturday 18h00

Cagliari are unbeaten in the last 8 matches against Napoli. But Napoli have not lost under new coach Mazzari, 4 wins and 4 draws. Cagliari has won its last 4 at home and has not conceded in the last 3.
Cagliari has lost to Palermo 2-1 in the last match, after defeating Juventus 2-0. Cagliari and Fiorentina are the teams with the most clean-sheets this season, seven. Napoli has scored more than a goal in an away match only once this season, in the 3-2 win at Juventus.
I tip Cagliari to win, at 4/3.

Manchester United vs Aston Villa

English Premier League, Saturday 18h30

In the last ten encounters between these two there have been nine wins for United and a draw. The Red Devils have gone to 27 games without defeat against tomorrow's opponents, this being the biggest mismatch in Premier League history. The last time the Villans avoided defeat at Old Trafford was in 2002. But, the guests are the only side to have not lost to a top ten team this season.
Wayne Rooney has scored five goals in his last five starts against Aston Villa. United have scored 11 goals in their last 3 league outings. After a goalless draw in the opening day of the season, Martin O'Neill's men have scored in every match so far, summing up to 14. Aston VIlla have won 99 games away from home.
United seem to be a very lucky side and stroll against the teams outside the top four.

The home side will welcome back the likes of Giggs, Rooney, Berbatov and Vidic, while Aston Villa have no new injury wories.
I tip United to win it, at 1/2.

Olympiacos 1:0 Arsenal

Stuttgart 3:1 Unirea

Inter 2:0 Rubin

Lyon 4:0 Debrecen

Olympique Lyonnais vs Debrecen

Uefa Champions League, 20h45

Debrecen has conceded the most goals in this competition 15 and the overall record is set at 19. Lyon defeated Debrecen away 4-0.
Lyon will finish top of the group if they win and Fiorentina loses at Liverpool or win by 2 or more goals and Fiorentina manages to draw. Lisandro Lopez has scored 7 goals in his last 6 games played.
I predict Lyon to win by more than a goal, at 6/11.

Inter vs Rubin

Uefa Champions League, 20h45

Both teams have the same record in this group: 1 win, 3 draws and a loss. The reverse match finished 1-1 in Russia. Inter has not won at home in the last four games of this competition, drawing the last 3, while Rubin is undefeated in 4, the last two finishing goalless.
To assure qualification, each side must win because either of the four teams from this group has its faith in its own hands.
The big fact of this game is that Sneijder is back from injury and his presence will be essential for Inter tonight.
I tip Inter to win, at 7/11.

Vfb Stuttgart vs Unirea

Uefa Champions League, 20h45

Stuttgart is one of the few teams that have scored in everyone of the five games played in this year's UCL. But, they've conceded in the last 6 played at home in the UCL. The Germans are 2 points behind Unirea in the standings and need to win in order to progress to the knock-out stage of the competition.
Unirea is a lowly team even in Romania. The team's central figure is coach Dan Petrescu, a Chelsea favourite. They have managed two wins in this competition, 4-1 at Rangers and 1-0 at home to Sevilla, and two home draws. It's players are hard working and will fight for every yard tonight.
I tip Unirea to qualify, at 13/10.

Olympiakos vs Arsenal

Uefa Champions League, 20h45

Olympiakos have won both matches at home in this season's UCL. Still are yet to be sure of qualification. The Greek side still needs a point. Zico has some injury problems but can field an experienced team that can put down Arsenal's young guns.
Arsene Wenger has brought to Athens a very young squad, in which the most experienced are Walcott and Song. The Gunners are already qualified and assured of first position and will play Liverpool on Sunday.
I tip the home side to win, at 6/5.

Astra 1:1 Dinamo

Wolfsburg 1:3 Manchester United

Wolfsburg vs Manchester United

Uefa Champions League, 20h45

Wolfsburg are for the first time in this competition, still they have a big chance of qualifying for the next round. They need to win against Manchester United tonight or to get at least the number of points CSKA Moscow manage to gain at Besiktas. Martins will be out, but the Wolfs have managed good results at home, beating CSKA 3-1 and drawing 0-0 with Besiktas; while they winning their match at United only for two late goals from Giggs and Fletcher to deny them collecting points.
United are already qualified and are hit by a huge injury crisis. No less than 15 first squad players are out with injury. That means the only natural defender left in the squad is Patrice Evra. Carrick and Fletcher will deputise along the Frechman in a defensive line that will have to feature another of the 13 midfielders that have made the trip to Germany. Giggs is rested, while up front there will bo no Rooney or Berbatov, Michael Owen being the most important attacking player that is in the squad.

They lost the last game in the competition 0-1 at home to Besiktas.
I tip Wolfsburg to win this game, at 6/5.

Astra vs Dinamo

Romanian Liga I, 19h00

Dinamo has defeated Astra 2-1 in the Romanian Cup last month, also away, so it won't be that much of a surprise if the Red Dogs manage it again.
Astra are placed just above the relegation zone with 16 points and wil be missing a host of players that are on loan from today's opponents.
Dinamo has to close the gap on the leaders to 3 points, in order to have a chance at the championship.
I tip Dinamo to win, at 4/5.

Fiorentina 2:0 Atalanta

Vaslui 1:1 Otelul

Fiorentina vs Atalanta

Italian Serie A, 15h00

Atalanta has not won against the Viola  in the last 7 games and has lost the last 2 by the same 2-1 scoreline. Still, Fiorentina has lost the last two games and four of the last six in the league, as they dropped to 10th spot. 
Atalanta has lost 4 of the last 5 and find themselves just above the drop zone. 
Jovetic could make his long awaited return, while Mutu and Gamberini are still short of fitness. Fiorentina plays at Liverpool next week in the UCL.
I tip Fiorentina to win this one, at 3/5.

Vaslui vs Otelul

Romanian Liga I, 15h00

Vaslui has won the last 4 consecutive encounters with Otelul. The home side has a far superior form, as they've won 8 from their last 9 outings and are level on top of the standings.
Otelul has won its last game, but they've won only two of the last 8 games played in all competitions.
I tip Vaslui to win, at 1/2.

Deportivo 1:3 Barcelona

Manchester City 2:1 Chelsea

Aston Villa 3:0 Hull

Aston Villa vs Hull

English Premier League, 16h00

Aston Villa have drawn 4 of their last 6 league games, but have won in midweek 4-2 at Portsmouth in the League Cup. The Villans have only lost once at home this season, in the first day against Wigan. Aston Villa have not kept a clean sheet in their last 9 games, but have won in their last 5 matches against Hull without conceding a goal.
Hull have a 4 match unbeaten run, their second best since they promoted to the top-flight. Ian Ashbee is still missing for the guests. The Tigers are one of the two teams that have not won away in this season's Premier League. They have managed only a clean sheet in their last 12 games.
I tip Villa to win, at 1/2.

Deportivo La Coruna vs Barcelona

Spanish Primera Division, 22h00
Deportivo has not lost at home to Barca in 4 games. They are also very strong this season having won 4 and drew 1 in 6 home games. The hosts are fifth in the standings and will have to do without Riki tonight.
Barcelona will have their minds set on the crucial UCL match in Kiev next week where they mustn't lose.
Busquets could be on for Toure Yaya and Iniesta for Henry. Barca have won 4 and drew 3 away games this season.
I tip Deportivo not to lose, at 9/10.

Manchester City vs Chelsea

English Premier League, 18h30

Carlo Ancelotti said that the most important matches of this week are the ones against Arsenal and Manchester City. That meant the team against Blackburn was experimental and that game turned out to be a very entertaining one. Now, Chelsea will be at full strength again at the City of Manchester Stadium. The Blues are top of the table, five points clear of second placed Manchester United. Chelsea have won in 10 of the last 12 away games at City. The Sky Blues have not scored in 12 of the last 14 overall against Chelsea, also losing the last consecutive 8 in the process. In their last 5 league games, Chelsea have scored 17 goals and conceded none.

These two are the most disciplined sides in this Premier League season. 
Manchester City have drawn their last 7 games in the Premier League, an English record. Mark Hughes has lost just once in 17 games this season, away at Manchester United.
Bellamy, Ireland, Petrov and Shaun Wright-Phillips are doubtful for the hosts.
I tip Chelsea to win, at 9/10.

Dinamo Bucuresti 2:1 Sturm Graz

Dinamo Bucuresti vs Sturm Graz

Uefa Europa League, 21h05

The Austrians managed only one point in the group stage of this competition. That was gained in Istanbul after a 1-1 draw with Galatasaray, which is the best team in the group. The Turks have dismantled Dinamo 3-0 and 4-1.
Dinamo has won in Austria 1-0 and seem to have regained their momentum in the domestic league. The Romanian side has far more technical quality in their squad and must be favourite to win this game.

I have to tip Dinamo tonight for a win, at 4/5.

Manchester City 3:0 Arsenal

Blackburn 2:2 Chelsea

Sheriff 1:1 Steaua

Sheriff vs Steaua

Uefa Europa League, 19h00

As strange as it sounds, a team from Moldova is favourite against a Romanian side. I've lived to see this. Awful.
Sheriff beat Twente and lost to Fenerbahce, having drawn away at Steaua in between.
Steaua are leaders in the domestic league and have to win if they want to have a chance of qualifying further in the competition. I believe the Romanians will have enough to put the hosts down. Mihai Stoichita is a gifted coach and I trust him.
I tip Steaua to win, at a huge value of 2/1.

Blackburn vs Chelsea

English League Cup, 21h00

Blackburn have put together a couple of wins to get out of the relegation zone. They lost heavily at Stamford Bridge and will be without on-loan player Franco di Santo tonight.
Chelsea are at full-strength and I think Carlo Ancelotti will shuffle his troops a little bit as he did all season. Nonetheless the Blues are far to strong and will go through.
I tip Chelsea to win, at 1/2.

Manchester City vs Arsenal

English League Cup, 20h45

Manchester City lost just once in 16 games this season. But they've drawn their last 7 games in a row. They've received good news as Robinho and Micah Richards are match fit after long spells on the sidelines.
Arsenal have recorded 3 of their 4 losses away from home, as they will have to do without van Persie for the next five months. Eduardo will lead the attack for a wounded Arsenal, who just lost 0-3 at home to Chelsea.
The corresponding match from the league finished 4-2 for City.

I tip City to win, at 9/10.

Urziceni 2:0 Gloria Bistrita

Unirea Urziceni vs Gloria Bistrita

Romanian Liga I, 19h00

Despite defeating Sevilla 1-0 in the UCL, Unirea played awful. The lack of quality, both physical and technical is quite clear. Still, they have a coach who was very down to earth and knew just how to field a formation in order to get the result. In this game they will have to attack.
Bistrita is a team that had a miserable start of the campaign, but has regrouped under new coach Halagian. Gloria is second from bottom with just 12 points, but it won't be too late until they will be safe. They are more resilient and know just how to control a game of football now-a-days.

I tip Bistrita to get at least a point today, at 3/2.

Arsenal 0:3 Chelsea

Inter 1:0 Fiorentina

Everton 0:2 Liverpool

Cagliari 2:0 Juventus

Everton vs Liverpool

English Premier League, 14h30

This is the Liverpool derby. One of the fiercest in the world. This is all about pride.
These two teams managed this season to lose as many matches between them, as they did the entire last season, 11 that is. And last season they finished in the top 5.
Everton are plagued with injuries but will throw themselves at their arch rivals. Liverpool are keen to know if Torres will be fit to play, while Gerrard is still not 100% fit, but will play as he is so devoted to the colors. Benitez is on the brink of disaster, as he is out of the UCL and out of the top four so early in the season.
The last time this two met, Everton won 1-0 in injury time.
I will go for Everton not to lose this one, at 1/2.

CS Otopeni 2:0 "U" Cluj-Napoca

Wigan 1:0 Sunderland

Inter vs Fiorentina

Italian Serie A, Sunday 15h00

Inter has beaten Fiorentina in the last 7 games at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium. The Nerazzuri have not conceded in the last four match-ups with the Viola in the Italian championship. Mourinho's men have scored the most goals in Italy to date, 32, while Fiorentina have the most clean-sheets, 6.
Inter lost 2-0 at the Camp Nou, a match in which they never shown up, while Fiorentina qualified for the knock-out stage of the UCL after defeating Lyon 1-0. Liverpool were left out of the competition. 
Fiorentina will travel without Mutu, Gamberini and Donadel, while Inter will miss Maicon and probably Sneijder.
I tip Inter to win, at 6/11.

Cagliari vs Juventus

Italian Serie A, Sunday 15h00

Juventus had a miserable game at Bordeaux on Wednesday. They lost 2-0, but they showed they had no ideas, no game plan. Diego couldn't find his place, Del Piero is just back from injury, while Iaquinta and Trezeguet are still out with injuries. Juventus won four of their last five in the domestic league, as did Cagliari.
The Sicilians managed that without conceding, but in the last game at the San Siro they were beaten 4-3 in a memorable match which could have ended with anyone's triumph.
Juventus' coach Ferrara is expected to shift his tactics in order to gain some balance, but this move could fail. Watch out for Cagliari forward, Matri.

I tip Cagliari not to lose, at 4/5.

Arsenal vs Chelsea

English Premier League, Sunday 17h00

Chelsea's 4-1 win at Ashbuton Grove in May was the worst home defeat in the Premier League for Arsenal and also the last time Wenger had lost there. Didier Drogba scored 8 goals in 8 matches against Arsenal, while the Gunners managed to defeat Chelsea just twice in 14 competitive matches. 
Chelsea have got the meanest defence in the league, having conceded only 8 goals in 13 outings, while they haven't conceded in 7 of the last 8 matches in all competitions.
Arsenal have a lot of injuries to contend with:; the most important are Robin van Persie, Bendtner and Gibbs. Chelsea will miss Bosingwa for 3 months, other than that Frank Lampard will be back from injury.
I tip Chelsea to win, at 17/10.

Wigan vs Sunderland

English Premier League, Saturday 16h00

These two teams had different kind of results last week-end. Wigan lost soundly at Spurs (9-1), while Sunderland defeated Arsenal by the only goal. 
Still Wigan have not lost in 4 games at home, while Sunderland have won just once in 16 away games. To add to that, the visitors have won just once in 7 attempts against tomorrows opponents.
Wigan play attacking football, while Sunderland are managed by formar Latics' manager, Steve Bruce.
I tip Wigan to bounce back from their dismantling at Tottenham and win, priced at 16/10.

CS Otopenti vs "U" Cluj-Napoca

Romanian Liga II, Saturday 12h00

These are the teams that have scored the most goals this season. But the guests have conceded the least. That is the most important I reckon.
"U" has a very good Brazilian youngster, Machado. He has managed 7 goals to date. I think the tactical advantage will favor the best side and that is "U". They've managed to beat the leaders last Saturday by 2-0 and that was a breath-taking performance, the guests having just one shot on goal and even that came in injury time when there was nothing left to do.

I tip "U" Cluj-Napoca to win, at 13/10.

APOEL 1:1 Atletico Madrid

Bordeaux 2:0 Juventus

I boast a marvelous rate of success. 

That's 70.57% (331 successful tips out of 469 published).

Bordeaux vs Juventus

Uefa Champions League, 20h45

Bordeaux have assured qualification after twice beating FC Bayern. They have since lost two matches in the domestic league, the last one being 0-1 at home to lowly Valenciennes. Chamakh is very doubtful, while Gourcuff will certainly miss the tie.
Juventus travel to France knowing a win will all but put them through with a game in hand. It will spare them the blushes come the last group game against FC Bayern at home. Iaquinta and Trezeguet are out and they are important, but other than that the Bianconeri boast a full squad, including talismatic captain Alessandro del Piero who is back from a groin injury. He played as a second half substitute in a Sunday 1-0 against Udinese.
I tip Juve to win, at 8/5.

APOEL vs Atletico Madrid

Uefa Champions League, 20h45

The two teams have failed to qualify further. Still, they fight it out tonight for a place in the Europa League. The reverse game finished 0-0 in Madrid and it was an embarrassment for the home side as they were superior for the whole 90 minutes.
Quique Sanchez Flores, the Spaniards coach, will through all his fire power at the opposition tonight, including Maxi, Simao, Forlan and Aguero. I reckon it will be too much for the home side.
I tip Atletico to win, at 6/5.

Fiorentina 1:0 Olympique Lyonnais

Fiorentina vs Lyon

Uefa Champions League, 20h45

Fiorentina needs a win tonight to assure they qualify for the knock-out stage and oust Liverpool of this competition. It will be a tough job as they lost to nil in the reverse match and are missing three of their most important men: Mutu, Jovetic and Gamberini. Still, it is not make or brake time for Viola, who mantain high chances to qualify even if they don't manage it today.
Lyon are already qualified but not assured of the 1st place. Bodmer and Toulalan are the big absentees from the French squad. All their attacking men are available, including Pjanic, Bastos, Gomis and Lisandro.
I tip both teams to score, at 4/5.

Athletic 1:1(0:0) Barcelona

Tenerife 1:2 Sevilla

Athletic vs Barcelona

Spanish Primera Liga, 22h00

Athletic are a decent side. They are playing physical and direct football. Athletic have always started well against Barca before eventually succumbing to the passing of the Blaugrana.

Barcelona will look forward to facing Inter and Realmadrid next week. Ibrahimovic, Yaya Toure and Henry will miss this game.
I tip Bilbao not to lose after the first half, at 5/4.

Tenerife vs Sevilla

Spanish Primera Division, 18h00

Tenerife are looking for wins in order to stay in the Spanish flight come the end of the season.
Sevilla are 3rd and as president del Nido said they are looking to battle for the crowns. There are a lot of injuries in the Andalusian squad, but the likes of Jesus Navas, Perroti, Luis Fabiano and Negredo will put an enormous attacking pressure on the hosts.
I believe Sevilla will win it, at 8/11.

Ukraine 0:1 Greece

Ukraine vs Greece

FIFA 2010 Qualification Play-Off 2nd leg, 19h00

The first leg finished 0-0 in Athens, despite the guests having most of the goal situations. Greece has two decent forwards, Gekas and Samaras, both playing their football in Great Britain, but they lack the men to supply them with assists.
Ukraine has won Shevchenko back, while they have loads of young talent in the attacking formation they will field. The likes of Milevsky, Rotan, Aliyev will pose a big threat for the 2004 European Champions.
I tip Ukraine to go through, at 6/11.

Brasov 3:0 Gloria Bistrita

Brasov vs Gloria Bistrita

Romanian Cup Quarterfinals, 18h00

Brasov is a good team for Romania. They have a young coach and a lot of experienced players with many games in the European competitions. They are in the leading pack of the domestic top-flight.
Gloria Bistrita are struggling in the league, floating in the relegation zone, but since they've changed the coach they managed a rack of good results, including ousting Steaua on penalties. in this same competition.
I tip Brasov to win, at 1/2,

Chelsea 1:0 Manchester United
Dinamo 1:1 Rapid

Dinamo vs Rapid
Romanian Liga I, 19h00
Dinamo has performed very well in important matches this season, winning all of them. But they have disappointed in Europe.
Rapid are a rejuvenated team that is very difficult to play against. They have an open style of football.
I tip Dinamo to prevail, at 7/5.

Chelsea vs Manchester United
English Premier League, Sunday 17h00
Manchester United find themselves 2nd in the standings, 2 points behind their opponents. Both teams managed to qualify for the knock out stages of the Uefa Champions League, despite 2 draws in midweek's action.
United travel to London without Ferdinand and Park Ji Sung with Fletcher struggling. Neville is also out, while Vidic and Berbatov have recovered. Sir Alex Ferguson told the press that this is not a title decider, even though he went on to say that if his team were to retain the title they would have to surpass Chelsea in the standings.
Chelsea are firing on all cylinders under Carlo Ancelotti, with the likes of John Terry, Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba in top form. Joe Cole is back with his magic, while Michael Ballack, Nicolas Anelka and Ricardo Carvalho are the ones who complete the Blues' firing power.
I predict a Chelsea win, at 6/5.

Villarreal 4:1 Lazio

Villarreal vs Lazio
Europa League, 21h05
Lazio lost once and won twice, including an injury time victory over today's opponent. Villarreal won just once in this group.
But the Yellow submarine are high on morale as they dismantled Tenerife 5-0 in the weekend Primera Division action. It will be a great spectacle to watch and I think the hosts will come up on top.
I tip a Villarreal win, at 7/10.

Dinamo Kiev 1:2 Inter
Sevilla 1:1 Stuttgart

Sevilla vs Stuttgart
Uefa Champions League, 20h45
Stuttgart has just 2 points and has again disappointed its fans with the Champions League outings. Vfb comes to Spain without Khedira, Cacau, Marica and Osorio.
Sevilla is on its way to qualifying already for the next stage. The Rojiblancos are the team that scored the most goals and alongside Lyon, the only side that has managed only wins to the moment.
Renato said that wins make teams better and that will be the case tonight as Sevilla fans will see a show from their attacking players Jesus Navas, Perotti, Negredo and Luis Fabiano.
I think Sevilla will win. The price is 1/2.

Dinamo Kiev vs Inter
Uefa Champions League, 20h45
Inter are 4th in a group that contains also Rubin Kazan and Barcelona. The Italians have 3 points while all the others have 4. The Nerazzurri have not won in the supreme European competition in the last 8 games, drawing 5 in the process. Mourinho as inter coach has managed to beat just 2 opponents: Panathinaikos and Anorthosis.
But the Special One is going to use all his knowledge to escape this bad situation.
Inter will field the likes of Eto'o, Maicon, Stankovic and Zanetti.
I tip Inter to win, at 6/5.

Bolton 0:4 Chelsea

Bolton vs Chelsea
English Premier League, 16h00
Bolton has played Chelsea on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge. It finished 4-0 for the Blues in the 1/16 finals of the League Cup.
Chelsea played with a second string team and showed incredible craft with Joe Cole and Deco on song. I expect the Blues to keep their top place in the standings after this weekend. Carlo Ancelotti has found a fantastic team at Chelsea with great physical and mental power. He added the touch that brings the show and might won them the Uefa Champions League trophy for the first time.
Gary Megson, the Bolton manager had only words of praise for his fellow manager.
I tip Chelsea to win it, at 5/11.

Manchester City 2:2 Fulham

West Ham 2:2 Arsenal

West Ham vs Arsenal
English Premier League, 17h15
West Ham has a woeful start of the season. They are second from bottom having secured only one win to date. And the future of the club doesn't feel that bright.
Arsenal try to keep pace with Manchester United and Chelsea, if they are to bid for the title. The Gunners managed only a draw in the Champions League midweek action at Alkmaar, being equalised in the dying seconds.
Arsenal have won 3 of the last for 4 meetings with the Hammers.
I tip Arsenal to win, at 1/2.

Sevilla 0:0 Espanyol

"U" Cluj-Napoca 3:0 Drobeta

Sevilla vs Espanyol
Spanish Primera Division, Saturday 22h00
This will be an entertaining game of football with a hot crowd in the stadium. Sevilla is in a rich vein of form at the moment and looks to extend it. Also, they welcome back Negredo, Renato and Konko from injury.
Espanyol has picked up from a woeful start of the season, and is looking for points. Still they do have to cope with a situation as emblematic striker Raul Tamudo has been left out of the squad for the second time in a row by coach Pochettino.
Sevilla has won 5 of the last 6 meetings with Espanyol.
I tip Sevilla to win, at 1/2.

Manchester City vs Fulham
English Premier League, Sunday 16h00
Manchester City is eyeing a top four position and the people at the club look very ambitious indeed. They have spent some 200 million Euros in the summer to bring in players such as Tevez and Adebayor, Barry and Kolo Toure. Mark Hughes is the man which should bring success to Eastlands.
City have a great record at home in the English top-flight winning its last 6 games and 12 out of 13.
But the one loss in those games came at the hand of Fulham.
Fulham had a busy week as they beat Hull 2-0 on Monday and drew 1-1 with Roma on Thursday's Europa League action.
I tip City to win, at 6/11.

"U" Cluj-Napoca vs Drobeta
Romanian Liga II, Saturday 10h00
Drobeta is a mid-table team and is coming to Cluj-Napoca to defend.
"U" has no other option then to finish top of the standings come the end of the season. There was a change of coach, as Cristi Dulca took charge. He is a very ambitious man, and I'm backing him to succeed.
I tip "U" to win at 5/11.

Shakhtar 4:0 Toulouse

Shakhtar vs Toulouse
Europa League, 19h00
The Ucrainian side have an impresive record in Europe. They managed to win last year's Uefa Cup.
They have also started this group with two impressive wins over Club Brugge and Partizan, both by the same score 4-1. Mircea Lucescu has a bunch of very talented Brazilians at his disposal.
Toulouse is a talented young side, containing a couple of French internationals as well as good players from Norway and Portugal. The French side have drawn with Brugge and won to Partizan.
The home stadium will give Shakhtar the edge they need to win tonight.
I tip Shakhtar to win, at 1/2.

FC Zurich 0:1 Olympique Marseille

Realmadrid 2:3 AC Milan

FC Zurich vs Olympique Marseille
Uefa Champions League, 20h45
These are the teams that conceded the most in the first two matches of the competition, five times each. Also, Swiss teams have lost the last 6 games held at home in the UCL. OM has lost its last 6 away games also.
But there is a sheer difference in quality between these sides, which recommends Didier Deschamps' troops to prevail tonight.
I tip OM to beat Zurich, at values around evens.

Realmadrid vs AC Milan
Uefa Champions League, 20h45
This will be the showdown between the two most famous clubs in Europe and in the world, I should add. These two have won UCL the most times. The Spaniards have won it 9 times, while the Italians have triumphed 7 times. That is huge.
Realmadrid has spent the most this summer, bringing in player worth 300 million Euros. Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, Xabi Alonso, Raul Albiol are the most important of them. The Merengues have also appointed coach Manuel PelLegrini, who has the job to bring them to the UCL Final which will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium next May. Realmadrid has scored 8 times in two games in this competition. Cristiano Ronaldo is the only big absentee.
Milan had it tough after the departures of superstar Kaka and coach Carlo Ancelotti in the summer. Leonardo had to imagine a team without the Brazilian forward, but had to deal also with the ageing squad. Still he managed the revival of Pippo Inzaghi who will play for the first time at the Bernabeu at 36. The striker is one goal away from equaling Gerd Mueller's record of goals scored in European competitions. Pato has its chance to star tonight for the Rossoneri, who are huge underdogs tonight. Milan has not won in the last five games played in Spain in this competition scoring just twice in the process.
I tip a win for Realmadrid, valued at 1/2.

Liverpool 1:2 Lyon

Debrecen 3:4 Fiorentina

Stuttgart 1:3 Sevilla

Liverpool vs Lyon
Uefa Champions League, 20h45
Liverpool has lost two games in a row and seems to be in trouble. Gerrard is back from injury, but Torres will miss tonight's game. It is obvious for me that the Reds have lost quality and balance with the sale of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid. Lucas cannot fill the void. Never.
Liverpool will travel to Manchester United at the weekend.
Lyon had a good start of the campaign, but lost its first game on Saturday at home to Sochaux. Pjanic is in great form in UCL, as he has contributed to 4 of the 5 goals scored by the French side.
Liverpool has lost only one game at home in this competition since 2002 and that was against French opposition, Olympique Marseille in 2007.
I tip Lyon to score at least once tonight, valued at 1/2.

Debrecen vs Fiorentina
Uefa Champions League, 20h45
Debrecen has lost two from two in this season UCL, conceding 5 goals in the process. A Hungarian newspaper has offered a sum of money for the first goal in UCL for Debrecen. They are the team that was most shot at, 35 times. No Hungarian side has won a home match in this competition.
Fiorentina has a good start of the season. Having just drawn 1-1 at Juventus and having beaten Liverpool 2-0 in the UCL. Jovetic is the man that scored Viola's last 3 goals in this competition while Mutu is waiting around the corner to get his chance. Gilardino and Vargas are in top form, so do expect an Italian win tonight.
I tip Fiorentina to win, at 1/2.

Stuttgart vs Sevilla
Uefa Champions League, 20h45
Stuttgart is in all sorts of problems this season, as they are in the relegation zone of the domestic league. In the UCL they managed 2 draws, at home to Rangers and at Unirea. Marcus Babbel is not an experienced coach, Hleb has trouble settling in the area and Mario Gomez is a huge loss for them. Stuttgart has won only one of the last 11 games played in this competition in addition to always conceding in the last 8 outings. These two played each other in last year's Uefa Cup. Sevilla won 2-0.
Sevilla has a very good start of the season. They are 3rd in La Liga, only losing twice. They have a very good record in this competition, where they've won twice, scoring 6 and conceding once in the process. With a win tonight they are virtually through to the next round.
Negredo, Palop and Renato are missing out this game, while Luis Fabiano is coming back after he was rested at the week-end. The Andalusians have two men on every position and that is why I think they will go all the way in this competition, battling out for the title.
I predict a win for Sevilla, which is rated at 7/6.

Sevilla 2:1 Realmadrid

Sevilla vs Real Madrid
Spanish Primera Division, 21h00
Sevilla will be a very tough opposition for the new Realmadrid. The Andalusians have always given los Merengues a good match. As a testimony you can look at the stats which say that in the last five games there have been more than 5 goals per match between them. That is really huge.
Sevilla is 3rd while Realmadrid is just above them. Cristiano Ronaldo is the only big name that will miss this game. As of that Granero and Raul will begin this game alongside Kaka and Benzema. They will be supplied by the likes of Guti and Xabi Alonso.
Sevilla will start with the usual attacking formation: Renato, Jesus Navas and Perrotti supporting Kanoute and Luis Fabiano.
Realmadrid beat OM 3-0 and Sevilla won 4-1 at Rangers in the midweek Champions League games.
I predict an over in this game (more than 2 goals), valued at 6/11.

Porto 2:0 Atletico