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Brøndby vs Midtjylland Match Preview


Week 7 features a match on Mon Aug 29th, where Midtjylland will travel to Brøndby to battle Brøndby in a clash of the Superliga. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 18 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. Brøndby sits at 9th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-2 loss against AaB. Alan Sousa struck first for AaB in the 10th minute, but Kvistgaarden got the equalizer for Brøndby in the 58th minute. Brøndby looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 4 of their last 10, while midtjylland sits at 8th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 0-2 loss against AGF. Yann Bisseck scored the first goal for AGF in the 61st minute, then Mikael Anderson added another in the 87th minute on a feed from Nicolai Poulsen In the end, Midtjylland was frustrated by AGF’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. AGF ended the match with the shutout victory. Midtjylland looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 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 Brøndby won the head to head battle with 2 wins and 1 draw.

Midtjylland’s most prolific scorer has been Pione Sisto. The Danish attacker has netted three goals over the last five matches. Josip Radošević has been the most effective weapon for Brøndby lately. The Croatian midfielder has netted two goals in his last 5 matches.

Jeonbuk Motors vs Pohang Steelers Match Preview


On Mon Aug 29th, Pohang Steelers and Jeonbuk Motors will play a match in Jeonju in a clash of these two evenly matched K-League 1 teams. In their last match, Jeonbuk Motors recorded a 1-3 loss against Incheon United. Song Min-Kyu struck first for Jeonbuk Motors in the 15th minute, then in the 30th minute, Kim Bo-Sub sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Hernades Finally they completed the comback in the 50th minute on a goal by Song Si-Woo to cap off a wild match. With 18 points in their last 10 matches Jeonbuk Motors should be reasonably happy with their performance, while in their last match, Pohang Steelers recorded a 1-1 draw against Incheon United. Song Si-Woo struck first for Incheon United in the 30th minute, then Heo Young-Joon got the equalizer for Pohang Steelers in the 69th minute on a feed from Kim Seung-Dae earning Pohang Steelers at least a draw. With 18 points in their last 10 matches Pohang Steelers should be reasonably happy with their performance.

In their last match on the 18th of May, Jeonbuk Motors was victorious by a score of 1 to 0. Takahiro Kunimoto struck first for Jeonbuk Motors in the 15th minute, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else At the end of 90 a dissapointed Pohang Steelers couldn’t manage to score, and Jeonbuk Motors took the shutout win.

Pohang Steelers’s most prolific scorer has been Heo Young-Joon. He has netted 3 goals over the last 5 matches. Song Min-Kyu has been the most prolific scorer on Jeonbuk Motors in his last 5 matches with 2 goals.

Universitatea Craiova vs Botoşani Match Preview


Aug 29th features a match where Universitatea Craiova plays host to Botoşani in a meeting of these two mismatched Liga 1 teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 27 degrees, which is great football weather. 9th 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 earned 13 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 3rd placed Botoşani, recorded a 1-0 shutout win against CFR Cluj. Sekou Camara struck first for Botoşani in the 31st minute, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else In the end, CFR Cluj couldn’t muster any offence and Botoşani ran away with the shutout win. Botoşani is looking for direction having 3 win and 0 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 1 win apiece.

For Botoşani, their top scorers are Sebastian Mailat and Eduard Marian Florescu, each having 2 goals in their last five matches. Both Gustavo Di Mauro and Ivan have been the hottest scorers for Universitatea Craiova in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals.

Hibernians vs Hamrun Spartans Match Preview


On Monday Aug 29th, in week 2, Hibernians hosts Hamrun Spartans in a clash of the Premier League. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 27 degrees, a perfect day for football. 6th placed Hibernians is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Valletta. Shaun Dimech scored the first goal for Valletta in the 57th minute, but Llerena Bravo got the equalizer for Hibernians in the 61st minute earning Hibernians a comeback draw. Hibernians looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches, while hamrun Spartans has not played yet this season.

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.

Hamrun Spartans hasn’t been successful in netting any goals lately. Their top scorers in the last five matches are Fayssal El Bakhtaoui and Gojkovic, and they each have 1 goal.

Hapoel Hadera vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Match Preview


On Aug 29th, Hapoel Hadera will host Maccabi Tel Aviv in a meeting of these two Ligat ha’Al teams in the ever popular Netanya derby. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 27 degrees, which is great football weather. Hapoel Hadera sits at 5th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against Hapoel Katamon. Jordan Botaka scored the first goal for Hapoel Katamon in the 21st minute, then Nadav Nidam tied it up for Hapoel Hadera on an own goal in the 52nd minute squeezing out at least the one point for Hapoel Hadera. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Maccabi Tel Aviv recorded a 5-0 blowout win against Maccabi Bnei Raina. Đorđe Jovanović scored the first goal for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 5th minute, then Stipe Perica added another in the 17th minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed Maccabi Bnei Raina couldn’t manage to score, and Maccabi Tel Aviv took the shutout win. Maccabi Tel Aviv 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 Maccabi Tel Aviv won the head to head battle with 2 wins.

Stipe Perica has been on a hot streak lately. In the last five games, hes scored 5 goals for Maccabi Tel Aviv. Both Alfred Stephen and Maxim Plakushchenko have been the hottest scorers for Hapoel Hadera in the last five each having scored 3 goals each.

Bohemians vs St Patrick’s Match Preview


Week 25 features a match on Mon Aug 29th, where Bohemians and St Patrick’s will play a match in Dublin in a clash of these two evenly matched Premier Division teams in the ever popular Dublin derby. Weather on match day is looking like 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, 6th placed Bohemians, recorded a 1-1 draw against Shelbourne. Tyreke Wilson struck first for Bohemians in the 5th minute, then Shane Farrell tied it up for Shelbourne in the 55th minute squeezing out at least the one point for Shelbourne. Bohemians is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches, while 4th placed St Patrick’s is fresh off their 2-1 win against UCD. Thijs Timmermans scored the first goal for St Patrick’s in the 8th minute, then Serge Atakayi added another in the 52nd minute. With 17 points in their last 10 matches St Patrick’s should be reasonably happy with their performance.

On May 23rd, St Patrick’s hosted Bohemians at the Richmond Park in their last match together. St Patrick’s was victorious by a score of 3 to 0. Tunde Owolabi scored the first goal for St Patrick’s in the 5th minute, then Tunde Owolabi added another in the 2nd minute of the first half’s stoppage time At the end of 90 a dissapointed Bohemians couldn’t manage to score, and St Patrick’s took the shutout win.

St Patrick’s’s top weapon lately has been Eoin Doyle, who has three goals in the last five matches. Bohemians is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Alistair Coote and Liam Burt each only have 1 goal in their last five.

Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk Match Preview


On the 29th of August, in this week 19 match, Sligo Rovers hosts Dundalk at The Showgrounds in a Premier Division match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 17 degrees, which is great football weather. Sligo Rovers is fresh off their 2-3 loss against Finn Harps. Barry McNamee scored the first goal for Finn Harps in the 17th minute, then Ryan Rainey added another in the 35th minute on a feed from Gary Boylan. Sligo Rovers is looking for direction having 4 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches, while dundalk sits at 2nd place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 0-3 loss against Shamrock Rovers. Aaron Greene struck first for Shamrock Rovers in the 13th minute on a feed from Rory Gaffney, then Richie Towell added another in the 34th minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed Dundalk couldn’t manage to score, and Shamrock Rovers took the shutout win. Dundalk should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 18 points in their last 10 matches.

Dundalk and Sligo Rovers last played eachother at the Oriel Park on Apr 15th. Dundalk was victorious by a score of 2 to 1. Patrick Hoban scored the first goal for Dundalk in the 34th minute, then Daniel Kelly added another in the 43rd minute.

Daniel Kelly and Steven Bradley are the top scorers for Dundalk in the last five matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal. It’s hard to imagine having success with those stats. Aidan Keena has been on a hot streak lately. In the last five games, hes scored 4 goals for Sligo Rovers.

Shelbourne vs Derry City Match Preview


Week 19 brings us a match on Aug 29th, where Shelbourne will play host to Derry City in a meeting of these two Premier Division teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 17 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, Shelbourne recorded a 1-1 draw against Bohemians. Tyreke Wilson struck first for Bohemians in the 5th minute, but Shane Farrell got the equalizer for Shelbourne in the 55th minute earning Shelbourne at least a draw. Shelbourne is looking for direction having 4 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 3rd placed Derry City, recorded a 1-1 draw against Drogheda United. James Akintunde struck first for Derry City in the 39th minute on a feed from Cameron Dummigan, then Dayle Rooney tied it up for Drogheda United in the 52nd minute earning Drogheda United a comeback draw. Derry City is looking for direction having 3 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches.

In their last match together, Shelbourne was victorious by a score of 2 to 1. James Akintunde struck first for Derry City in the 30th minute, but Farrell got the equalizer for Shelbourne in the 68th minute But luckily in the 75th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by McManus.

James Akintunde has been the most prolific scorer on Derry City in his last 5 matches with three goals. Both Gavin Molloy and Jack Moylan have been the hottest scorers for Shelbourne in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals.

Barracas Central vs Colón Match Preview


In this 16th week match, on Sun Aug 28th, Barracas Central hosts Colón in a clash of the Superliga. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 10 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, 22nd placed Barracas Central, recorded a 0-4 loss against Atlético Tucumán. Cristian Menéndez scored the first goal for Atlético Tucumán in the 22nd minute, then Ruiz Rodriguez added another in the 49th minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed Barracas Central couldn’t manage to score, and Atlético Tucumán took the shutout win. Barracas Central is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 19th placed Colón, recorded a 2-1 win against Tigre. Luis Miguel Rodríguez struck first for Colón in the 38th minute, but Mateo Retegui got the equalizer for Tigre in the 89th minute. Colón is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches.

In their last match on Feb 26th, Colón was victorious by a score of 2 to 1. Nicolas Ferreyra scored the first goal for Barracas Central in the 19th minute, then Cristian Oscar Bernardi got the equalizer for Colón in the 39th minute on a feed from Rodrigo Aliendro But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 61st minute on a goal by Lucas Beltrán.

Luis Miguel Rodríguez has been the most effective weapon for Colón lately. The Argentinian attacker has netted two goals in his last five matches. Barracas Central’s most prolific scorer has been Cristian Colmán. He has netted two goals over the last 5 matches.

New England Revolution vs LA Galaxy Match Preview


On Mon Aug 29th, New England Revolution will host LA Galaxy in a clash of these two evenly matched Major League Soccer teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 19 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. In their last match, 8th placed New England Revolution, recorded a 0-4 loss against Montreal Impact. Kei Kamara scored the first goal for Montreal Impact in the 26th minute, then Romell Quioto added another in the 39th minute on a feed from Lassi Lappalainen In the end, New England Revolution couldn’t muster any offence and Montreal Impact ran away with the shutout win. New England Revolution is looking for direction having 2 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, while lA Galaxy sits at 7th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 3-3 draw against Seattle Sounders. Javier Hernández struck first for LA Galaxy in the 10th minute, then Víctor Vázquez added another in the 42nd minute . LA Galaxy looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 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.

LA Galaxy is fortunate enough to have Javier Hernández in top form. In the last five matches the attacker has scored 4 goals. F. Kessler and Wilfrid Kaptoum are the top scorers for New England Revolution in the last five matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal. It’s hard to imagine having success with those stats.