Newcastle come into this fixture with mixed form, just two wins from their last ten outings. While the 4-1 win over Bradford showed their ability to explode in attack, the lack of consistency in front of goal has been a recurring problem. Defensively, the absences of Jacob Ramsey, Schär and Wissa have weakened their structure, … Read more
Kawasaki Frontale head into this fixture sitting 7th in the standings. Their recent run has been mixed, but the attacking firepower cannot be ignored. Over their last five matches they scored 11 goals, averaging more than two per game. Anderson Danilo and Tatsuya Saito are both in form, supported by the creative work of Hasegawa … Read more
Sporting CP strong squad and psychological edge Last season: Sporting CP dominated the Primeira Liga with 25 wins, 7 draws and only 2 defeats, clinching the title. This season: After 5 rounds, they stand at 4 wins and 1 loss, sitting 3rd in the table. Recent form: Back to back wins including a 4-1 Champions … Read more
Millwall looking for stability and building on head to head dominance Millwall finished last season in 8th place, just two points away from the promotion play-off zone. Season start: After 5 rounds this season, they stand at 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses, 16th place in the table, showing inconsistency. Recent form: In the EFL … Read more
Napoli strong squad and urgent need for a rebound Napoli finished last season as champions, edging Inter Milan by just one point. Transfers: They reinforced heavily during the summer with Kevin De Bruyne, Eredivisie assist leader Noa Lang, and tall striker Lorenzo Lucca, giving the squad more depth and variety. Season start: Napoli won all … Read more
Norrkoping struggling but highly motivated Norrkoping currently sits 12th in the table with 7 wins, 5 draws and 11 losses, collecting 26 points. They are only 4 points above the relegation playoff zone, which means the pressure to pick up points is high. Recent form: In the last two rounds, they managed just 1 draw … Read more
Varnamo in deep crisis with losing streak Varnamo currently sits at the bottom of the table with 2 wins, 6 draws and 15 losses, collecting only 12 points. Home performance: 2 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses, with a goal difference of 15:23. Recent form: three consecutive defeats, conceding an average of 3 goals per … Read more