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Boca Juniors vs Platense Match Preview


In this 4th week match, on Sun Feb 19th, Boca Juniors hosts Platense in a clash of the Superliga. 18th placed Boca Juniors is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Talleres Córdoba. Michael Santos struck first for Talleres Córdoba in the 28th minute, then Ignacio Fernández Carballo added another on an own goal in the 52nd minute. Boca Juniors is looking for direction having 1 win and 1 losses in their last 10 matches, while platense is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Atlético Tucumán. Mauro Quiroga struck first for Platense in the 17th minute on a penalty shot, then Marcelo Estigarribia got the equalizer for Atlético Tucumán in the 63rd minute on a feed from Ramiro Ruiz Rodriguez earning them at least the one point. Platense is looking for direction having 1 win and 0 losses in their last 10 matches.

These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Boca Juniors won the head to head battle with 1 win.

Platense is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Gastón Suso and Baldassarra each only have 1 goal in their last five. Boca Juniors’s most prolific scorer has been Langoni. He has netted 2 goals over the last five matches.

FCSB vs Universitatea Craiova Match Preview


On Feb 19th, FCSB will host Universitatea Craiova at Arena Naţională in a clash of the Liga 1. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 6 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. In their last match, FCSB recorded a 2-1 win against Voluntari. Malcom Edjouma struck first for FCSB in the 45th minute on a feed from Florinel Teodor Coman, then Malcom Edjouma added another in the 79th minute. FCSB is on a hot streak lately, with 8 wins in their last 10 matches, while universitatea Craiova sits at 5th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-0 shutout win against CFR Cluj. Ivan struck first for Universitatea Craiova in the 67th minute, then Andrei Virgil Ivan added another in the 86th minute on a feed from Alexandru Crețu In the end, CFR Cluj couldn’t muster any offence and Universitatea Craiova ran away with the shutout win. Universitatea Craiova should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches.

In their last match together, in Paksi Fc Stadion, Universitatea Craiova was victorious by a score of 2 to 1. Bogdan Mitrea struck first for Universitatea Craiova in the 32nd minute on a penalty, but Andrea Compagno got the equalizer for FCSB in the 6th minute of the first half’s stoppage time on a penalty.

Ivan has been on a hot streak lately. In the last five games, the attacker has scored four goals for Universitatea Craiova. FCSB’s most prolific scorer has been Malcom Edjouma. The French midfielder has netted three goals over the last 5 matches.

CFR Cluj vs Argeş Match Preview


On the 19th of February, in this week 26 match, CFR Cluj will play host to Argeş in a clash of these two extremely mismatched Liga 1 teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cold day, with daytime temperatures of only 2 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. In their last match, 2nd placed CFR Cluj, recorded a 0-2 loss against Universitatea Craiova. Andrei Virgil Ivan struck first for Universitatea Craiova in the 67th minute on a feed from George Alexandru, then Ivan added another in the 86th minute In the end, CFR Cluj couldn’t muster any offence and Universitatea Craiova ran away with the shutout win. With 19 points in their last 10 matches CFR Cluj should be reasonably happy with their performance, while in their last match, Argeş recorded a 0-0 scoreless draw against SSC Farul. Argeş had 3 on net, and SSC Farul had 12, but no one could beat the goalie, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw,. Argeş looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 3 of their last 10.

On Monday Sep 19th, Argeş hosted CFR Cluj at the Stadionul Municipal Nicolae Dobrin in their last match together. CFR Cluj was victorious by a score of 1 to 0. Mário Camora struck first for CFR Cluj in the 62nd minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, Argeş was frustrated by CFR Cluj’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. CFR Cluj ended the match with the shutout victory. CFR Cluj is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Claudiu Adrian Mihai Petrila and Cristian Manea each only have 1 goal in their last 5.

Vissel Kobe vs Avispa Fukuoka Match Preview


In this week 1 match on the 18th of February, Vissel Kobe will host Avispa Fukuoka in a meeting of these two J-League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 12 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. Vissel Kobe has not played yet this season, and neither has Avispa Fukuoka.

Vissel Kobe is starting their season after ending last season at 13th place, while Avispa Fukuoka is playing their first match this season after last season’s 14th place finish.

Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima Antlers Match Preview


On the 18th of February, in this week 1 match, Kyoto Sanga plays host to Kashima Antlers in a clash of these two closely matched J-League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 9 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. Kyoto Sanga has not played yet this season, and neither has Kashima Antlers.

After earning 36 points last season and finishing 16th, Kyoto Sanga is ready to start the new season, while Kashima Antlers starts the year after ending last season in 4th place.

Cerezo Osaka vs Albirex Niigata Match Preview


Feb 18th features a match where Albirex Niigata will travel to Osaka to battle Cerezo Osaka in a clash of the J-League. Cerezo Osaka has not played yet this season, and neither has Albirex Niigata.

Cerezo Osaka is playing their first match this season after last season’s 5th place finish, while Albirex Niigata is playing their first match this season after being promoted last season.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Consadole Sapporo Match Preview


Week 1 features a match on Sat Feb 18th, where Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Consadole Sapporo will play a match in Hiroshima in a J-League match. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 9 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. Sanfrecce Hiroshima has not played yet this season, and neither has Consadole Sapporo.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima starts the year after ending last season in 3rd place, while Consadole Sapporo is opening up their season after finishing last season 10th in the tables.

Yokohama vs Nagoya Grampus Match Preview


In this week 1 match on the 18th of February, Yokohama plays host to Nagoya Grampus in a clash of these two mismatched J-League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 11 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. Yokohama has not played yet this season, and neither has Nagoya Grampus.

Yokohama is playing their first match this season after being promoted last season, while Nagoya Grampus is starting their season after ending last season at 8th place.

Sagan Tosu vs Shonan Bellmare Match Preview


In this week 1 match, on Sat Feb 18th, Sagan Tosu and Shonan Bellmare will play a match in Tosu in a meeting of these two J-League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 14 degrees, which is great football weather. Sagan Tosu has not played yet this season, and neither has Shonan Bellmare.

Sagan Tosu is starting their season after earning 42 points last season and finishing 11th in the tables, while Shonan Bellmare is playing their first match this season after last season’s 12th place finish.

Tokyo vs Urawa Reds Match Preview


Week 1 brings us a match on Feb 18th where Tokyo hosts Urawa Reds in a J-League match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 11 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. Tokyo has not played yet this season, and neither has Urawa Reds.

Tokyo is opening up their season after finishing last season 6th in the tables with 49 points, while after earning 45 points last season and finishing 9th, Urawa Reds is ready to start the new season.