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Hansa Rostock vs Magdeburg Match Preview


September 17th features a match where Hansa Rostock hosts Magdeburg in a 2. Bundesliga match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 12 degrees, a perfect day for football. 12th placed Hansa Rostock is fresh off their 1-3 loss against Fortuna Düsseldorf. Dawid Kownacki struck first for Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 10th minute on a feed from Tim Oberdorf, then Marcel Sobottka added another in the 27th minute. Hansa Rostock is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, while magdeburg sits at 15th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-1 win against Greuther Fürth. Cristiano Piccini scored the first goal for Magdeburg in the 38th minute, then Damian Michalski tied it up for Greuther Fürth in the 42nd minute. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 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.

Magdeburg’s most prolific scorer has been Moritz-Broni Kwarteng. He has netted three goals over the last 5 matches. Hansa Rostock hasn’t been successful in netting any goals lately. Their top scorers in the last 5 matches are Verhoek and Kai Pröger, and they each have 1 goal.

UTA Arad vs Hermannstadt Match Preview


September 17th features a match where UTA Arad hosts Hermannstadt at Stadionul Motorul in a meeting of these two closely matched Liga 1 teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 14 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. In their last match, UTA Arad recorded a 2-1 win against Botoşani. Bautista Cascini struck first for UTA Arad in the 26th minute on a feed from Batha, then Virgiliu Postolachi added another in the 31st minute. UTA Arad is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 3rd placed Hermannstadt, recorded a 2-1 win against Petrolul 52. Takayuki Seto scored the first goal for Hermannstadt on an own goal in the 10th minute, then Christian Irobiso tied it up for Petrolul 52 in the 29th minute on a feed from Jair. With 20 points in their last 10 matches Hermannstadt should be reasonably happy with their performance.

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

Daniel Paraschiv has been the most effective weapon for Hermannstadt lately. The Romanian midfielder has netted three goals in his last 5 matches. UTA Arad is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Philip Otele and Virgiliu Postolachi each having 2 goals in their last 5.

Sepsi vs Botoşani Match Preview


On Sep 17th, Sepsi hosts Botoşani in a meeting of these two evenly matched Liga 1 teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 14 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. In their last match, Sepsi recorded a 2-1 win against Chindia Târgovişte. Mario Rondon struck first for Sepsi in the 37th minute from the penalty spot, then Godberg Cooper got the equalizer for Chindia Târgovişte in the 43rd minute on a feed from Cristian Neguț. Sepsi is looking for direction having 3 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 11th placed Botoşani, recorded a 1-2 loss against UTA Arad. Bautista Cascini struck first for UTA Arad in the 26th minute, then Virgiliu Postolachi added another in the 31st minute. Botoşani is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches.

This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 1 draw each.

Botoşani’s most prolific scorer has been Shaquill Sno. The Dutch defender has netted 2 goals over the last five matches. Sepsi’s top weapon lately has been Mario Rondon, who has three goals in the last 5 matches.

Sekhukhune United vs Stellenbosch Match Preview


September 17th features a match where Sekhukhune United will play host to Stellenbosch in a clash of these two mismatched Premier League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 27 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. In their last match, Sekhukhune United recorded a 0-0 scoreless draw against Cape Town City. Neither Cape Town City nor Sekhukhune United could manage to put one past the goalie. They had 10 and 9 shots on net respectively, but no one could score, and the match ended in a scoreless draw,. Sekhukhune United looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Stellenbosch recorded a 2-1 win against Moroka Swallows. Sinethemba Mthobisi Mngomezulu scored the first goal for Stellenbosch in the 28th minute, then Vusi Sibiya tied it up for Moroka Swallows on an own goal in the 37th minute. Stellenbosch is looking for direction having earned 12 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 these teams were evenly matched with 2 draws each.

Stellenbosch’s most prolific scorer has been Júnior Mendieta. The Argentinian midfielder has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches. Onassis Mntambo and Sepana Letsoalo are the top scorers for Sekhukhune United in the last 5 matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal. It’s hard to imagine having success with those stats.

Golden Arrows vs Moroka Swallows Match Preview


On Sep 17th, Golden Arrows hosts Moroka Swallows in a clash of the Premier League. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 21 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, Golden Arrows recorded a 1-2 loss against Mamelodi Sundowns. Peter Shalulile struck first for Mamelodi Sundowns in the 44th minute on a penalty shot, but Pule Mmodi got the equalizer for Golden Arrows in the 49th minute on a penalty shot. Golden Arrows is looking for direction having 2 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 11th placed Moroka Swallows, recorded a 1-2 loss against Stellenbosch. Sinethemba Mthobisi Mngomezulu struck first for Stellenbosch in the 28th minute on a feed from Van Wyk, then Vusi Sibiya tied it up for Moroka Swallows on an own goal in the 37th minute. Moroka Swallows is looking for direction having 2 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 these teams were evenly matched with 2 draws apiece.

Both Keegan Allen and Mwape Musonda have been the hottest scorers for Moroka Swallows in the last five each having scored 2 goals each. Pule Mmodi has been the most prolific scorer on Golden Arrows in the last five matches with 3 goals.

Kaizer Chiefs vs SuperSport United Match Preview


Sep 17th features a match where Kaizer Chiefs hosts SuperSport United in a meeting of these two mismatched Premier League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 21 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. 14th placed Kaizer Chiefs is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Tshakhuma. Mahlatse Makudubela struck first for Tshakhuma in the 12th minute, then Alton Macheke got the equalizer for Kaizer Chiefs in the 84th minute on a feed from Kgaogelo Sekgota earning Kaizer Chiefs a comeback draw. Kaizer Chiefs is looking for direction having 2 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, while 6th placed SuperSport United is fresh off their 2-1 win against Maritzburg United. Thatayaone Ditlhokwe struck first for SuperSport United in the 57th minute on a feed from Iqraam Rayners, then in the 58th minute, Rowan Human sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Lucky Baloyi. SuperSport United is looking for direction having earned 14 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 these teams were evenly matched with 1 win apiece.

Bradley Grobler has been the most prolific scorer on SuperSport United in the last 5 matches with two goals. Kaizer Chiefs’s most prolific scorer has been Alton Macheke. He has netted two goals over the last 5 matches.

Arminia Bielefeld vs Holstein Kiel Match Preview


On Saturday Sep 17th, in week 9, Arminia Bielefeld hosts Holstein Kiel in a clash of these two mismatched 2. Bundesliga 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. Arminia Bielefeld is fresh off their 0-1 loss against Nürnberg. Lino Tempelmann scored the first goal for Nürnberg in the 90th minute, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else In the end, Arminia Bielefeld was frustrated by Nürnberg’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Nürnberg ended the match with the shutout victory. Arminia Bielefeld looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 7 points in their last 10 matches, while 8th placed Holstein Kiel is fresh off their 2-3 loss against Hamburger SV. Robert Glatzel struck first for Hamburger SV in the 39th minute on a feed from Jean-Luc Dompe, then Moritz Heyer added another in the 69th minute. Holstein Kiel is looking for direction having 3 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches.

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

Holstein Kiel is glad to have Steven Skrzybski in top form. In the last 5 matches the attacker has scored 4 goals. Hack has been the most effective weapon for Arminia Bielefeld lately. The German attacker has netted three goals in his last 5 matches.

Stal Mielec vs Widzew Lodz Match Preview


On Sep 17th, Widzew Lodz will travel to Mielec to battle Stal Mielec in a clash of the Ekstraklasa. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 16 degrees, which is great football weather. Stal Mielec is fresh off their 0-4 loss against Jagiellonia Białystok. Jesus Imaz Balleste scored the first goal for Jagiellonia Białystok in the 32nd minute, then Marc Gual Huguet added another in the 37th minute In the end, Stal Mielec was frustrated by Jagiellonia Białystok’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Jagiellonia Białystok ended the match with the shutout victory. Stal Mielec is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while 7th placed Widzew Lodz is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Cracovia Kraków. Kun scored the first goal for Widzew Lodz in the 4th minute, then Hanousek added another in the 53rd minute from the penalty spot In the end, Cracovia Kraków couldn’t muster any offence and Widzew Lodz ran away with the shutout win. Widzew Lodz is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches.

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

Widzew Lodz’s most prolific scorer has been Patryk Lipski. The midfielder has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches. Both Maciej Domanski and Saïd Hamulic have been the hottest scorers for Stal Mielec in the last five each having scored 2 goals each.

Raków Częstochowa vs Radomiak Radom Match Preview


On Sep 17th, Raków Częstochowa will host Radomiak Radom in a clash of these two evenly matched Ekstraklasa teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 14 degrees, a perfect day for football. In their last match, Raków Częstochowa recorded a 4-0 shutout win against Legia Warsaw. Ivi López struck first for Raków Częstochowa in the 30th minute on a penalty kick, then Bartosz Nowak added another in the 79th minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed Legia Warsaw couldn’t manage to score, and Raków Częstochowa took the shutout win. With 18 points in their last 10 matches Raków Częstochowa should be reasonably happy with their performance, while radomiak Radom is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Wisła Płock. Rzezniczak struck first for Radomiak Radom on an own goal in the 19th minute, then Roberto Alves added another in the 49th minute on a feed from Maurides At the end of 90 a dissapointed Wisła Płock couldn’t manage to score, and Radomiak Radom took the shutout win. Radomiak Radom is looking for direction having 4 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches.

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

Roberto Alves has been the most prolific scorer on Radomiak Radom in his last 5 matches with 2 goals. Bartosz Nowak has been on a hot streak lately. In the last 5 games, the midfielder has scored 4 goals for Raków Częstochowa.

Mazatlán vs Toluca Match Preview


On Sep 17th, Mazatlán plays host to Toluca in a meeting of these two Liga MX teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 26 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. Mazatlán is fresh off their 0-2 loss against Cruz Azul. Gonzalo Carneiro struck first for Cruz Azul in the 21st minute, then Ángel Romero added another in the 7th minute of the first half’s stoppage time on a penalty kick In the end, Mazatlán couldn’t muster any offence and Cruz Azul ran away with the shutout win. Mazatlán is looking for direction having 3 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, while toluca sits at 6th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-2 draw against Pumas UNAM. Juan Dinenno struck first for Pumas UNAM in the 36th minute on a feed from Cesar Huerta, but Jean Meneses got the equalizer for Toluca in the 65th minute . Toluca is looking for direction having 2 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 Toluca won the head to head battle with 1 win. Mazatlán hasn’t been successful in netting any goals lately. Their top scorers in the last five matches are Alfonso Sanchez and Diego Valdés, and they each have 1 goal.