Predictions

OGC Nice is back on the European stage and aims to make a strong impression in this revamped version of the Europa League, though they face a tough challenge against Real Sociedad tonight and Lazio later on. None of these matches will be easy for the Aiglons, who haven’t had the smoothest start to their domestic campaign. On a less-than-ideal …

Galatasaray missed out on qualifying for the Champions League after losing to Young Boys Berne, a team that hadn’t yet secured a Champions League spot. The Turkish side suffered two defeats: 3-2 in Switzerland and 1-0 at home. Frustrated by their exit, Galatasaray responded by thrashing Adana Demirspor 5-1 before the international break, securing their third consecutive league win. Since …

Last season’s FA Cup winners, Manchester United, have secured their spot in the Europa League group stage, but they remain a puzzle that seems difficult to solve. Since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure, and aside from Mourinho’s successful 2017 campaign with a Europa League title, United has struggled to find consistent form, particularly in the Premier League. Last season, they finished …

Ludogorets participated in three preliminary rounds of the Champions League before eventually being eliminated by Qarabag, despite winning the first leg 1-2 away. However, the Bulgarians suffered a devastating 2-7 loss at home after extra time in the return leg. This defeat dropped them into the Europa League play-offs, where they comfortably defeated Moldovan side Petrocub, winning 4-0 in the …

In a fiercely competitive promotion race, Liverpool has surged to the top of the EFL Cup standings, thanks to an impressive run of eight wins in their last nine games. During this period, they have maintained a perfect home record, winning all five matches on their turf. In contrast, West Ham has struggled on the road, suffering 11 defeats in …

Bolton have struggled significantly in their recent top-flight away matches, conceding ten goals across their last four games without securing a single point. In contrast, Arsenal have enjoyed success at home, winning 10 of their last 14 matches in this elite competition, while also managing to keep six consecutive clean sheets. During this EFL Cup campaign, Arsenal have hosted 16 …

Wycombe has been in impressive form at home, winning 17 of their last 21 top-tier fixtures, with a remarkable goal difference of 54-5 across those victories. In contrast, Aston Villa has struggled in away games, securing just one win from their last nine outings in the EFL Cup. Wycombe’s home games in the competition have been particularly eventful, with at …

Ahead of their next match, AFC Wimbledon has been struggling at home, with three draws and six losses in their last nine top-tier games. Facing Newcastle, even though they haven’t been at their peak lately, won’t make things easier, as the defending champions have won four of their last seven EFL Cup away games. One consistent trend when Newcastle plays …