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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea Match Preview


In this 14th week match, on Saturday Oct 29th, Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion will play a match in Falmer in a Premier League match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 15 degrees, which is great football weather. 9th placed Brighton & Hove Albion is fresh off their 1-3 loss against Manchester City. Erling Braut Håland struck first for Manchester City in the 22nd minute, then Erling Braut Håland added another in the 43rd minute on a penalty. Brighton & Hove Albion is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while 5th placed Chelsea is fresh off their 2-1 win against Salzburg. Mateo Kovačić scored the first goal for Chelsea in the 23rd minute, then Junior Chikwubuike Adamu tied it up for Salzburg in the 48th minute on a feed from Maximilian Wöber. With 18 points in their last 10 matches Chelsea should be reasonably happy with their performance.

These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 2 draws each.

For Chelsea, their top scorers are Mason Mount and Jorginho, each having 2 goals in their last five matches.

Brighton & Hove Albion will be without Kaoru Mitoma and Levi Colwill, while Chelsea will be without N’Golo Kanté, Reece James and Wesley Fofana.

Leicester City vs Manchester City Match Preview


On Sat Oct 29th, Leicester City hosts Manchester City in a Premier League match. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 13 degrees, a perfect day for football. Leicester City sits at 17th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 4-0 shutout win against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Youri Tielemans struck first for Leicester City in the 8th minute, then Harvey Barnes added another in the 19th minute In the end, Wolverhampton Wanderers was frustrated by Leicester City’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Leicester City ended the match with the shutout victory. Leicester City looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 2nd placed Manchester City, recorded a 0-0 scoreless draw against Borussia Dortmund. Neither Borussia Dortmund nor Manchester City could manage to put one past the goalie. They had 11 and 8 shots on net respectively, but no one could score, and the match ended in a scoreless draw,. Manchester City looks to continue their winning ways, having 7 wins in their last 10 matches.

This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Manchester City won the head to head battle with 2 wins.

Manchester City’s most prolific scorer has been Erling Braut Håland. The Norwegian attacker has netted 3 goals over the last five matches. Both James Maddison and Harvey Barnes have been the hottest scorers for Leicester City in the last five each having scored 3 goals each

Ryan Bertrand, Wilfred Ndidi, James Maddison, Ricardo Pereira, Çağlar Söyüncü, Jonny Evans and Nampalys Mendy are unavailable to play for Brendan Rodgers’s team, while Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips are unavailable to play for Manchester City.

Liverpool vs Leeds United Match Preview


In this week 14 match on the 29th of October, Liverpool hosts Leeds United in a Premier League match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 12 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, Liverpool recorded a 0-1 loss against Nottingham Forest. Taiwo Awoniyi struck first for Nottingham Forest in the 55th minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, Liverpool couldn’t muster any offence and Nottingham Forest ran away with the shutout win. Liverpool is looking for direction having 4 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, while leeds United is fresh off their 2-3 loss against Fulham. Rodrigo scored the first goal for Leeds United in the 20th minute, then in the 26th minute, Andreas Pereira sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Aleksandar Mitrović But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 74th minute on a goal by Bobby Reid. Leeds United looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 6 of their last 10.

This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Liverpool won the head to head battle with 2 wins.

Leeds United is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Pascal Struijk and Crysencio Summerville each only have 1 goal in their last five. Mohamed Salah has been on a hot streak lately. In the last 5 games, hes scored 4 goals for Liverpool

Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool squad will be without Luis Díaz, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keïta, Joël Matip, Arthur, Andrew Robertson, Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota, while Stuart Dallas and Adam Forshaw are unavailable to play for Leeds United.

AFC Bournemouth vs Tottenham Hotspur Match Preview


October 29th features a match where AFC Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur will play a match in Bournemouth in a meeting of these two extremely mismatched Premier League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 15 degrees, which is great football weather. AFC Bournemouth is fresh off their 0-2 loss against West Ham United. Kurt Zouma struck first for West Ham United in the 45th minute, then Saïd Benrahma added another in the 2nd minute of the second half’s stoppage time from the penalty spot In the end, AFC Bournemouth couldn’t muster any offence and West Ham United ran away with the shutout win. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 3rd placed Tottenham Hotspur, recorded a 1-2 loss against Newcastle United. Callum Wilson struck first for Newcastle United in the 31st minute, then Miguel Almirón added another in the 40th minute. Tottenham Hotspur should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 19 points 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.

Tottenham Hotspur is glad to have Harry Kane in top form. In the last five matches the attacker has scored four goals. AFC Bournemouth is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Ryan Christie and Philip Billing each only have 1 goal in their last 5

Gary O’Neil’s AFC Bournemouth squad will be without Lloyd Kelly and David Brooks, while Dejan Kulusevski, Japhet Tanganga, Richarlison, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Cristian Romero are unavailable to play for Antonio Conte’s team.

Akhmat Grozny vs Rostov Match Preview


Week 15 features a match on Saturday Oct 29th, where Akhmat Grozny and Rostov will play a match in Groznyi in a meeting of these two Premier League teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 13 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. Akhmat Grozny sits at 7th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-0 shutout win against Torpedo Moskva. Mohamed Konate scored the first goal for Akhmat Grozny in the 41st minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, Torpedo Moskva was frustrated by Akhmat Grozny’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Akhmat Grozny ended the match with the shutout victory. With 18 points in their last 10 matches Akhmat Grozny should be reasonably happy with their performance, while rostov is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Fakel. Daniil Glebov scored the first goal for Rostov in the 50th minute, then Georgy Gongadze tied it up for Fakel in the 7th minute of the second half’s stoppage time earning Fakel a comeback draw. Rostov should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 18 points in their last 10 matches.

This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Akhmat Grozny won the head to head battle with 2 wins.

Dmitri Poloz has been the most prolific scorer on Rostov in his last 5 matches with 2 goals. Both Bernard Berisha and Mohamed Konate have been the hottest scorers for Akhmat Grozny in the last five each having scored 2 goals.

Dinamo Moscow vs Khimki Match Preview


On the 29th of October, in this week 15 match, Dinamo Moscow hosts Khimki at Arena Khimki in a meeting of these two Premier League teams in the ever popular Moskva derby. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 8 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. In their last match, 6th placed Dinamo Moscow, recorded a 3-1 win against Locomotiv Moscow. François Kamano struck first for Locomotiv Moscow in the 1st minute on a feed from Dmitri Zhivoglyadov, then Fedor Smolov tied it up for Dinamo Moscow in the 33rd minute Finally they completed the comback in the 64th minute on a goal by Zakharyan to cap off a wild match. Dinamo Moscow is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Khimki recorded a 0-5 blowout loss against Spartak Moscow. Mikhail Ignatov struck first for Spartak Moscow in the 2nd minute, then Shamar Nicholson added another in the 18th minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed Khimki couldn’t manage to score, and Spartak Moscow took the shutout win. Khimki looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 2 points 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 Dinamo Moscow won the head to head battle with 2 wins.

Khimki’s most prolific scorer has been Ilya Kukharchuk. The Russian midfielder has netted 2 goals over the last five matches. Fedor Smolov has been the most prolific scorer on Dinamo Moscow in his last 5 matches with two goals.

Locomotiv Moscow vs CSKA Moscow Match Preview


In this week 15 match, on Saturday Oct 29th, Locomotiv Moscow and CSKA Moscow will play a match in Moskva in a meeting of these two extremely mismatched Premier League teams in the anticipated Moskva derby. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 8 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. In their last match, 14th placed Locomotiv Moscow, recorded a 1-3 loss against Dinamo Moscow. François Kamano struck first for Locomotiv Moscow in the 1st minute, but Fedor Smolov got the equalizer for Dinamo Moscow in the 33rd minute But luckily in the 64th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Zakharyan. Locomotiv Moscow looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches, while 3rd placed CSKA Moscow is fresh off their 2-2 draw against Orenburg. Fedor Chalov scored the first goal for CSKA Moscow in the 7th minute, then Vladimir Sychevoy got the equalizer for Orenburg in the 18th minute on a feed from Braian Mansilla . CSKA Moscow is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches.

This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 1 win each.

CSKA Moscow is fortunate enough to have Fedor Chalov in top form. In the last 5 matches the attacker has scored five goals. Ivan Ignatiev and Dmitriy Barinov are the top scorers for Locomotiv Moscow in the last five matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal.

Sparta Rotterdam vs Fortuna Sittard Match Preview


Oct 29th features a match where Sparta Rotterdam plays host to Fortuna Sittard in a clash of the Eredivisie. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 17 degrees, a perfect day for football. 6th placed Sparta Rotterdam is fresh off their 1-3 loss against FC Utrecht. Daishawn Redan struck first for FC Utrecht in the 6th minute, then Anastasios Douvikas added another in the 48th minute on a feed from Taylor Booth. Sparta Rotterdam is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches, while fortuna Sittard sits at 11th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against Feyenoord. Íñigo Córdoba scored the first goal for Fortuna Sittard in the 9th minute, but Javairô Dilrosun got the equalizer for Feyenoord in the 46th minute earning them at least the one point. Fortuna Sittard 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. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 1 win each.

Oğuzhan Özyakup and Umaro Embalo are the top scorers for Fortuna Sittard in the last 5 matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal. It’s hard to imagine having success with those stats. For Sparta Rotterdam, their top scorers are Arno Verschueren and Tobias Lauritsen, each having 2 goals in their last five matches

Maurice Steijn’s squad will be without Tim Coremans, Younes Namli and Laros Duarte, while Julio Velázquez Santiago’s squad will be without Dimitrios Siovas.

Go Ahead Eagles vs Excelsior Match Preview


In this week 12 match on Oct 29th, Go Ahead Eagles hosts Excelsior at De Adelaarshorst in a Eredivisie match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 16 degrees, a perfect day for football. Go Ahead Eagles is fresh off their 3-3 draw against NEC. Oussama Tannane struck first for NEC in the 3rd minute on a feed from Marques, then in the 9th minute, José Fontán sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Isac Lidberg . Go Ahead Eagles looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 4 of their last 10, while excelsior is fresh off their 2-1 win against AZ Alkmaar. Siebe Horemans struck first for Excelsior in the 6th minute on a feed from Marouan Azarkan, then Marouan Azarkan added another in the 31st minute on a feed from Lazaros Lamprou. Excelsior looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 6 of their last 10.

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

Excelsior’s most prolific scorer has been Lazaros Lamprou. He has netted 3 goals over the last five matches. Go Ahead Eagles hasn’t been successful in netting any goals lately. Their top scorers in the last five matches are Willum Thor Willumsson and Finn Stokkers, and they each have 1 goal.

Randers vs København Match Preview


In a weekend match on Sat Oct 29th, in week 15, København and Randers will play a match in Randers in a meeting of these two Superliga teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 12 degrees, which is great football weather. Randers is fresh off their 0-2 loss against Nordsjælland. Ascone struck first for Nordsjælland in the 2nd minute on a feed from Martin Frese, then Benjamin Nygren added another in the 1st minute of the second half’s stoppage time In the end, Randers was frustrated by Nordsjælland’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Nordsjælland ended the match with the shutout victory. Randers should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 8th placed København, recorded a 0-3 loss against Sevilla. Youssef En-Nesyri struck first for Sevilla in the 61st minute on a feed from Alejandro Gómez, then Isco added another in the 88th minute on a feed from Marcos Acuña In the end, København couldn’t muster any offence and Sevilla ran away with the shutout win. København is looking for direction having 3 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches.

On Aug 12th, København hosted Randers at the Parken in their last match together. Randers was victorious by a score of 3 to 1. Jensen struck first for København in the 47th minute on a feed from Pep Biel, then Marvin Egho tied it up for Randers in the 58th minute on a feed from Jakob Ankersen Finally they completed the comback in the 60th minute on a goal by Frederik Lauenborg to cap off a wild match.

Roony Bardghji has been the most prolific scorer on København in his last 5 matches with 2 goals. Randers is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Marvin Egho and Daniel Høegh each having 2 goals in their last five.