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Hvidovre vs Hobro Match Preview


In a mid week match in week 8, on Thu Sep 1st, Hobro and Hvidovre will play a match in Hvidovre in a meeting of these two mismatched First Division teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 16 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. 2nd placed Hvidovre is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Vendsyssel. Carlsen struck first for Hvidovre in the 17th minute, then Wessam Abou Ali tied it up for Vendsyssel in the 87th minute on a feed from Carl Lange squeezing out at least the one point for Vendsyssel. Hvidovre should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 20 points in their last 10 matches, while hobro sits at 8th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against Nykøbing. Emilio Simonsen Stuberg scored the first goal for Nykøbing in the 77th minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring earning them at least the one point. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 3 of their last 10.

These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Hobro won the head to head battle with 1 win and 1 draw. For Hvidovre, their top scorers are Christian Jakobsen and Carlsen, each having 3 goals in their last five matches.

Hermannstadt vs Universitatea Craiova Match Preview


On Thursday Sep 1st, in week 8, Hermannstadt hosts Universitatea Craiova in a meeting of these two Liga 1 teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 18 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. In their last match, Hermannstadt recorded a 2-2 draw against FCSB. Mihai Butean struck first for Hermannstadt in the 21st minute on a feed from Daniel Paraschiv, then Joyskim Dawa Tchakonte got the equalizer for FCSB in the 34th minute on a feed from Bogdan Rusu . Hermannstadt is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while 10th placed Universitatea Craiova is fresh off their 1-0 shutout win against Mioveni. Ivan struck first for Universitatea Craiova in the 37th minute on a feed from Raul Silva, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Mioveni was frustrated by Universitatea Craiova’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Universitatea Craiova ended the match with the shutout victory. Universitatea Craiova is looking for direction having 2 win and 1 losses in their last 10 matches.

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

For Universitatea Craiova, their top scorers are Gustavo Di Mauro and Ivan, each having 2 goals in their last 5 matches. For Hermannstadt, their top scorers are Baba Alhassan and Daniel Paraschiv, each having 2 goals in their last 5 matches.

Botoşani vs Argeş Match Preview


On Thursday Sep 1st, in week 8, Botoşani will host Argeş at Stadionul Municipal in a clash 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 17 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, 4th placed Botoşani, recorded a 1-0 shutout win against CFR Cluj. Sekou Camara struck first for Botoşani in the 31st minute on a feed from Andrei Tîrcoveanu, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, CFR Cluj couldn’t muster any offence and Botoşani ran away with the shutout win. Botoşani is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 3rd placed Argeş, recorded a 2-1 win against Chindia Târgovişte. Doru Popadiuc scored the first goal for Chindia Târgovişte in the 30th minute, then Paul Arnold Garita tied it up for Argeş in the 58th minute Finally they completed the comback in the 76th minute on a goal by Alexandru Ișfan to cap off a wild match. Argeş is looking for direction having earned 15 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.

Both Alexandru Ișfan and Paul Arnold Garita have been the hottest scorers for Argeş in the last 5 each having scored 3 goals each. Botoşani is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Sebastian Mailat and Florescu each having 2 goals in their last 5.

AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Match Preview


In this week 3 match on the 1st of September, AZ Alkmaar will host NEC at Afas Stadion in a meeting of these two closely matched Eredivisie teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 16 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. In their last match, 4th placed AZ Alkmaar, recorded a 1-0 shutout win against SC Cambuur. Jordy Clasie scored the first goal for AZ Alkmaar in the 90th minute, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else At the end of 90 a dissapointed SC Cambuur couldn’t manage to score, and AZ Alkmaar took the shutout win. AZ Alkmaar is looking for direction having 3 win and 0 losses in their last 10 matches, while nEC sits at 9th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against FC Groningen. Laros Duarte struck first for FC Groningen in the 75th minute, then Cissoko tied it up for NEC in the 88th minute on a feed from Oussama Tannane earning NEC at least a draw. NEC is looking for direction having 1 win and 1 losses in their last 10 matches.

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

Jordy Bruijn and Mikkel Duelund are the top scorers for NEC in the last 5 matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal.. AZ Alkmaar’s most prolific scorer has been Vangelis Pavlidis. The Greek attacker has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches

Pascal Jansen’s AZ Alkmaar squad will be without Yukinari Sugawara, Zinho Vanheusden and Jesper Karlsson, while Mathias De Wolf is unavailable to play for Rogier Meijer’s team.

Anderlecht vs Gent Match Preview


In this week 5 match on the 1st of September, Anderlecht hosts Gent in a meeting of these two Pro League teams. 6th placed Anderlecht is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Union Saint-Gilloise. Victor Okoh Boniface scored the first goal for Union Saint-Gilloise in the 2nd minute, then in the 12th minute, Kristian Fredrik Malt Arnstad sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Michael Murillo. Anderlecht is looking for direction having 3 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches, while gent is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Antwerp. Sven Kums struck first for Gent in the 10th minute, then in the 15th minute, William Pacho Tenorio sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Vincent Janssen Finally they completed the comback victory in the 27th minute on a penalty goal by Michael Frey to cap off a wild match. Gent is looking for direction having 2 win and 1 losses in their last 10 matches.

This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season. Last season Gent won the head to head battle with 1 win.

Gent’s most prolific scorer has been Hugo Cuypers. The attacker has netted 2 goals over the last five matches. Anderlecht’s top weapon lately has been Fábio Silva, who has three goals in the last five matches.

New York City vs DC United Match Preview


On Thursday Sep 1st, New York City and DC United will play a match in New York City in a meeting of these two Major League Soccer teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but hot day with daytime temperatures of 28 degrees, hopefuly the heat doesn’t affect the players too much. 3rd placed New York City is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Chicago Fire. Gabriel Pereira dos Santos struck first for New York City in the 16th minute, then Santiago Rodriguez added another in the 46th minute In the end, Chicago Fire was frustrated by New York City’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. New York City ended the match with the shutout victory. With 17 points in their last 10 matches New York City should be reasonably happy with their performance, while 14th placed DC United is fresh off their 0-6 blowout loss against Philadelphia Union. Mikael Uhre struck first for Philadelphia Union in the 37th minute, then Daniel Gazdag added another in the 4th minute of the first half’s stoppage time from the penalty spot In the end, DC United couldn’t muster any offence and Philadelphia Union ran away with the shutout win. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 7 of their last 10.

In their last match together, New York City took the match by a score of 2 to 0. Alexander Martin Marquinho Callens Asin struck first for New York City in the 6th minute on a feed from Chris Gloster, then Castellanos Gimenez added another in the 5th minute of the first half’s stoppage time from the penalty spot At the end of 90 a dissapointed DC United couldn’t manage to score, and New York City took the shutout win. Gabriel Pereira dos Santos has been the most prolific scorer on New York City in the last 5 matches with 2 goals.

Tombense vs Brusque Match Preview


In a mid week match in week 27, on Wed Aug 31st, Tombense will host Brusque in a Serie B match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 13 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, 8th placed Tombense, recorded a 1-2 loss against Guarani. Yuri scored the first goal for Guarani in the 43rd minute, then Ednei tied it up for Tombense in the 52nd minute on a feed from Nenê Bonilha. Tombense is looking for direction having 4 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Brusque recorded a 0-1 loss against Londrina. Douglas Coutinho struck first for Londrina in the 14th minute, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else In the end, Brusque couldn’t muster any offence and Londrina ran away with the shutout win. Brusque looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 4 of their last 10.

In their last match together, in Estádio Augusto Bauer, Brusque was victorious by a score of 1 to 0. Alvaro scored the first goal for Brusque in the 71st minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Tombense was frustrated by Brusque’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Brusque ended the match with the shutout victory.

Brusque’s most prolific scorer has been Alex Sandro. The Brazilian attacker has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches. Matheus Frizzo and Galdino Moreira are the top scorers for Tombense in the last 5 matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal.

CSA vs Náutico Match Preview


In this week 27 match on the 31st of August, Náutico and CSA will play a match in Maceió in a clash of these two closely matched Serie B teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 22 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. 16th placed CSA is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Vasco da Gama. Lucão struck first for CSA in the 2nd minute on a feed from I. Inocêncio de Oliveira, then Lucas Barcellos Damasceno added another in the 25th minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed Vasco da Gama couldn’t manage to score, and CSA took the shutout win. CSA is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Náutico recorded a 0-4 loss against Cruzeiro. Edu scored the first goal for Cruzeiro in the 25th minute, then Eduardo Brock added another in the 68th minute In the end, Náutico couldn’t muster any offence and Cruzeiro ran away with the shutout win. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 9 of their last 10.

Náutico and CSA last played eachother at the Itaipava Arena Pernambuco on the 20th of May. Náutico and CSA battled to a 1-1 draw. Geovane Santos struck first for CSA in the 25th minute on a feed from Ton, then Victor Ferraz tied it up for Náutico in the 85th minute on a feed from Leandro Carvalho earning Náutico a comeback draw.

Jobson Souza Santos and Maurício are the top scorers for Náutico in the last 5 matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal.. Yann Rollim and Rodrigo Rodrigues Silva are the top scorers for CSA in the last 5 matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal. It’s hard to imagine having success with those stats.

Vasco da Gama vs Guarani Match Preview


On the 31st of August, Vasco da Gama will host Guarani at Estádio Club De Regatas Vasco Da Gama in a Serie B match. In their last match, 4th placed Vasco da Gama, recorded a 0-2 loss against CSA. Lucão struck first for CSA in the 2nd minute, then Lucas Barcellos Damasceno added another in the 25th minute In the end, Vasco da Gama couldn’t muster any offence and CSA ran away with the shutout win. Vasco da Gama is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 17th placed Guarani, recorded a 2-1 win against Tombense. Yuri struck first for Guarani in the 43rd minute on a feed from Jamerson, then Ednei tied it up for Tombense in the 52nd minute on a feed from Nenê Bonilha. Guarani is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches.

On Fri May 20th, Guarani hosted Vasco da Gama in their last match together. Guarani and Vasco da Gama battled to a 0-0 draw. Neither Guarani nor Vasco da Gama could manage to put one past the goalie. They had 12 and 13 shots on net respectively, but no one could score, and the match ended in a scoreless draw,.

Guarani hasn’t been successful in netting any goals lately. Their top scorers in the last five matches are João Victor Carroll and Jenison, and they each have 1 goal. Vasco da Gama is glad to have Andrey Nascimento dos Santos in top form. In the last 5 matches the midfielder has scored 4 goals.

Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami Match Preview


On Wed Aug 31st, Columbus Crew will host Inter Miami in a Major League Soccer match. Columbus Crew is fresh off their 2-2 draw against Atlanta United. Santiago Sosa struck first for Atlanta United in the 21st minute, then Cucho Hernández tied it up for Columbus Crew in the 66th minute . With 17 points in their last 10 matches Columbus Crew should be reasonably happy with their performance, while in their last match, 6th placed Inter Miami, recorded a 2-1 win against Toronto. Jean Mota scored the first goal for Inter Miami in the 24th minute, but Lorenzo Insigne got the equalizer for Toronto in the 28th minute. Inter Miami is looking for direction having 4 win and 3 losses 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.

Gonzalo Higuaín has been on a hot streak lately. In the last 5 games, hes scored 4 goals for Inter Miami. Columbus Crew is fortunate enough to have Cucho Hernández in top form. In the last five matches the attacker has scored 4 goals.