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Annecy vs Nîmes Match Preview


Week 17 features a match on Friday Dec 30th, where Nîmes and Annecy will play a match in Annecy in a meeting of these two Ligue 2 teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 6 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. Annecy is fresh off their 2-1 win against Saint-Étienne. Dion Moise Sahi struck first for Annecy in the 2nd minute, then Dion Moise Sahi added another in the 51st minute. Annecy is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches, while nîmes is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Guingamp. Jérémy Livolant struck first for Guingamp in the 22nd minute from the penalty spot, then Malik Tchokounte tied it up for Nîmes in the 30th minute from the penalty spot. Nîmes is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches.

This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season.

Pablo Pagis has been on a hot streak lately. In the last five games, hes scored four goals for Nîmes. Dion Moise Sahi has been on a hot streak lately. In the last 5 games, hes scored 9 goals for Annecy.

Bordeaux vs Sochaux Match Preview


In this week 17 match on Dec 30th, Sochaux will travel to Bordeaux to battle Bordeaux in a meeting of these two Ligue 2 teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 13 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. 3rd placed Bordeaux is fresh off their 0-1 loss against Le Havre. Amir Richardson struck first for Le Havre in the 9th minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster At the end of 90 a dissapointed Bordeaux couldn’t manage to score, and Le Havre took the shutout win. Bordeaux should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 20 points in their last 10 matches, while 2nd placed Sochaux is fresh off their 1-0 shutout win against Rodez. Aldo Kalulu scored the first goal for Sochaux in the 73rd minute, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else In the end, Rodez was frustrated by Sochaux’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Sochaux ended the match with the shutout victory. With 17 points in their last 10 matches Sochaux should be reasonably happy with their performance.

These two teams have not yet played each other this season.

Both Tony Mauricio and Samuel Teixeira Do Couto Teixeira Maxime Joze have been the hottest scorers for Sochaux in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals each. Bordeaux is glad to have Yoann Barbet in top form. In the last 5 matches the defender has scored four goals.

Grenoble Foot 38 vs Metz Match Preview


Week 17 brings us a match on Dec 30th, where Grenoble Foot 38 hosts Metz in a clash of the Ligue 2. In their last match, 4th placed Grenoble Foot 38, recorded a 0-2 loss against Quevilly Rouen. Cisse struck first for Quevilly Rouen in the 65th minute, then Louis Mafouta added another in the 69th minute In the end, Grenoble Foot 38 was frustrated by Quevilly Rouen’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Quevilly Rouen ended the match with the shutout victory. Grenoble Foot 38 looks to continue their winning ways, having 7 wins in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 10th placed Metz, recorded a 0-0 scoreless draw against Niort. Metz had 10 on net, and Niort had 11, but no one could beat the goalie, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw,. Metz is looking for direction having 5 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches.

These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out.

Metz’s most prolific scorer has been Georges Mikautadze. He has netted 3 goals over the last 5 matches. Grenoble Foot 38’s top weapon lately has been Jordan Tell, who has three goals in the last five matches.

Laval vs Amiens SC Match Preview


Week 17 brings us a match on Dec 30th, where Amiens SC and Laval will play a match in Laval in a meeting of these two mismatched Ligue 2 teams. The game day is forecasted to be a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 13 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. Laval is fresh off their 0-5 blowout loss against Dijon. Cros Sr. struck first for Dijon on an own goal in the 27th minute, then Bryan Soumaré added another in the 30th minute In the end, Laval was frustrated by Dijon’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Dijon ended the match with the shutout victory. Laval is looking for direction having 4 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, while amiens SC is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Valenciennes. Mathis Picouleau struck first for Valenciennes in the 22nd minute, but Gaël Kakuta got the equalizer for Amiens SC in the 23rd minute earning them at least the one point. Amiens SC is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches.

These two teams have not yet played each other this season.

Toluwalase Arokodare has been on a hot streak lately. In the last 5 games, hes scored 4 goals for Amiens SC. Julien Maggiotti and Jimmy Roye are the top scorers for Laval in the last five matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal.

Norwich City vs Reading Match Preview


On Fri Dec 30th, Norwich City hosts Reading in a clash of these two extremely mismatched Championship teams. The game day is forecasted to be a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 7 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. In their last match, Norwich City recorded a 1-2 loss against Luton Town. Allan Campbell struck first for Luton Town in the 61st minute, then Teemu Pukki got the equalizer for Norwich City in the 69th minute on a feed from Ben Gibson. Norwich City is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 16th placed Reading, recorded a 2-3 loss against Birmingham City. Troy Deeney struck first for Birmingham City in the 2nd minute on a feed from Juninho Bacuna, then Troy Deeney added another in the 23rd minute from the penalty spot. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 6 of their last 10.

Norwich City and Reading last played eachother at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on the 4th of October. Reading and Norwich City battled to a 1-1 draw. Grant Hanley scored the first goal for Norwich City in the 50th minute, but Jeff Hendrick got the equalizer for Reading in the 60th minute earning Reading at least a draw.

Lucas João has been the most effective weapon for Reading lately. The Portugeese attacker has netted two goals in his last 5 matches. Teemu Pukki has been the most effective weapon for Norwich City lately. The attacker has netted 2 goals in his last five matches.

Stoke City vs Burnley Match Preview


On Dec 30th, Burnley and Stoke City will play a match in Stoke in a Championship match. Weather on match day is looking like a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 6 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. In their last match, Stoke City recorded a 2-2 draw against Rotherham United. Jordan Thompson struck first for Rotherham United on an own goal in the 45th minute, then Tyrese Campbell tied it up for Stoke City in the 61st minute . Stoke City is looking for direction having 4 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, while 1st placed Burnley is fresh off their 3-1 win against Middlesbrough. Duncan Watmore scored the first goal for Middlesbrough in the 49th minute, then in the 60th minute, Jordan Beyer sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Manuel Benson But luckily in the 67th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Manuel Benson. Burnley is on a hot streak lately, with 8 wins in their last 10 matches.

On Wednesday Oct 5th, Burnley hosted Stoke City in their last match together. Burnley and Stoke City battled to a 1-1 draw. Connor Roberts scored the first goal for Burnley in the 54th minute, then Harrison Clarke tied it up for Stoke City in the 87th minute on a feed from Tarique Fosu-Henry earning Stoke City a comeback draw.

Manuel Benson has been on a hot streak lately. In the last 5 games, the midfielder has scored 5 goals for Burnley. For Stoke City, their top scorers are Liam Delap and Tyrese Campbell, each having 2 goals in their last 5 matches.

Swansea City vs Watford Match Preview


Week 25 features a match on Friday Dec 30th, where Swansea City hosts Watford in a clash of these two extremely mismatched Championship teams. Weather on match day is looking like a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 11 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. Swansea City is fresh off their 3-3 draw against Coventry City. Jonathan Panzo struck first for Coventry City in the 29th minute, then Jamie Allen added another in the 47th minute. Swansea City is looking for direction having 2 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Watford recorded a 0-2 loss against Millwall. Andreas Voglsammer scored the first goal for Millwall in the 22nd minute, then Zian Flemming added another in the 83rd minute In the end, Watford couldn’t muster any offence and Millwall ran away with the shutout win. Watford should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 20 points in their last 10 matches.

Watford and Swansea City last played eachother at the Vicarage Road on the 5th of October. Swansea City was victorious by a score of 2 to 1. Ismaila Sarr struck first for Watford in the 34th minute, then Olivier Ntcham got the equalizer for Swansea City in the 52nd minute on a feed from Matt Grimes But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 98th minute on a goal by Ben Cabango. Matt Grimes and Olivier Ntcham are the top scorers for Swansea City in the last 5 matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal.

West Ham United vs Brentford Match Preview


Week 18 brings us a match on Dec 30th where West Ham United plays host to Brentford in a meeting of these two Premier League teams in the anticipated London derby. Weather on match day is looking like a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 11 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, West Ham United recorded a 1-3 loss against Arsenal. Saïd Benrahma struck first for West Ham United in the 27th minute from the penalty spot, then Bukayo Saka got the equalizer for Arsenal in the 53rd minute on a feed from Martin Ødegaard Finally they completed the comback victory in the 58th minute on a goal by Martinelli to cap off a wild match. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches, while brentford is fresh off their 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. Vitaly Janelt struck first for Brentford in the 15th minute, then Ivan Toney added another in the 54th minute on a feed from Christian Nørgaard. Brentford is looking for direction having 3 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches.

This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season. Last season Brentford won the head to head battle with 2 wins.

Ivan Toney has been the most prolific scorer on Brentford in his last 5 matches with 3 goals. West Ham United is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Michail Antonio and Saïd Benrahma each having 2 goals in their last 5

West Ham United will be without Michail Antonio, Maxwel Cornet and Gianluca Scamacca, while Brentford will be without Aaron Hickey, Kristoffer Ajer, Thomas Strakosha and Charlie Goode.

Celta de Vigo vs Sevilla Match Preview


December 30th features a match where Celta de Vigo plays host to Sevilla in a La Liga match. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 17 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, Celta de Vigo recorded a 3-0 shutout win against Gernika. Carles Pérez struck first for Celta de Vigo in the 31st minute, then Joseph Aidoo added another in the 55th minute In the end, Gernika was frustrated by Celta de Vigo’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Celta de Vigo ended the match with the shutout victory. Celta de Vigo is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches, while sevilla is fresh off their 3-0 shutout win against Juventud Torremolinos. Carlos Alvarez Rivera struck first for Sevilla in the 31st minute, then Fernandez Gutierrez added another on an own goal in the 57th minute In the end, Juventud Torremolinos couldn’t muster any offence and Sevilla ran away with the shutout win. Sevilla is looking for direction having 3 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches.

These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out. Last season Sevilla won the head to head battle with 1 win and 1 draw.

Rafa Mir has been the most effective weapon for Sevilla lately. The Spanish attacker has netted three goals in his last 5 matches. Iago Aspas has been the most prolific scorer on Celta de Vigo in his last 5 matches with three goals.

Saint-Étienne vs Caen Match Preview


In this 17th week match, on Fri Dec 30th, Saint-Étienne hosts Caen at Stade Geoffroy-guichard in a clash of these two extremely mismatched Ligue 2 teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 7 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. In their last match, Saint-Étienne recorded a 1-2 loss against Annecy. Dion Moise Sahi struck first for Annecy in the 2nd minute, then Dion Moise Sahi added another in the 51st minute. Saint-Étienne is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 7th placed Caen, recorded a 0-1 loss against Bastia. Yohan Bai struck first for Bastia in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time on a feed from Kylian Kaiboue, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else In the end, Caen couldn’t muster any offence and Bastia ran away with the shutout win. Caen is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches.

This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.

Caen’s top weapon lately has been Alexandre Mendy, who has two goals in the last five matches. Saint-Étienne’s most prolific scorer has been Ibrahima Wadji. He has netted two goals over the last five matches.