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Gent vs Omonia Nicosia Match Preview


On the 18th of August, Omonia Nicosia will travel to Gent to battle Gent in a clash of the Europa League. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 17 degrees, a perfect day for football. In their last match, Gent recorded a 3-1 win against KV Oostende. David Atanga struck first for KV Oostende in the 13th minute on a feed from Nick Batzner, then in the 24th minute, Sven Kums sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Hugo Cuypers But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 29th minute on a goal by Hong Hyeon-seok. Gent is looking for direction having 2 win and 0 losses in their last 10 matches, while omonia Nicosia has not played yet this season.

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

Andronikos Kakoullis has been the most prolific scorer on Omonia Nicosia in his last 5 matches with two goals. Gent’s most prolific scorer has been Hugo Cuypers. He has netted 3 goals over the last 5 matches.

Barracas Central vs Defensa y Justicia Match Preview


Aug 18th features a match where Barracas Central hosts Defensa y Justicia at Estadio De Excursionistas 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 11 degrees, a perfect day for football. In their last match, Barracas Central recorded a 1-3 loss against Rosario Central. Franco Ezequiel Frias struck first for Rosario Central in the 17th minute on a feed from Lautaro Emanuel Blanco, then Cristian Colmán got the equalizer for Barracas Central in the 20th minute on a feed from Neri Bandiera. Barracas Central is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while defensa y Justicia is fresh off their 0-0 scoreless draw against Tigre. Neither Defensa y Justicia nor Tigre could manage to put one past the goalie. They had 13 and 16 shots on net respectively, but no one could score, and the match ended in a 0 – 0 draw,. Defensa y Justicia is looking for direction having 3 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches.

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

Manuel Agustin Duarte has been the most effective weapon for Defensa y Justicia lately. The Argentinian midfielder has netted two goals in his last five matches. Barracas Central’s most prolific scorer has been Cristian Colmán. The attacker has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches.

Maccabi Haifa vs Crvena Zvezda Match Preview


Aug 17th features a match where Maccabi Haifa plays host to Crvena Zvezda in a clash of the Champions League. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 26 degrees, which is great football weather. In Maccabi Haifa’s last match they recorded a 0-2 loss against Apollon. Ongenda struck first for Apollon in the 19th minute, then Israel Coll added another in the 27th minute In the end, Maccabi Haifa couldn’t muster any offence and Apollon ran away with the shutout win. Maccabi Haifa is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches, while crvena Zvezda 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.

Mirko Ivanić has been the most effective weapon for Crvena Zvezda lately. The midfielder has netted two goals in his last 5 matches. Frantzdy Pierrot has been the most effective weapon for Maccabi Haifa lately. The attacker has netted three goals in his last 5 matches.

Dynamo Kyiv vs Benfica Match Preview


On Aug 17th, Dynamo Kyiv and Benfica will play a match in Kiev in a meeting of these two Champions League teams. In Dynamo Kyiv’s last match they recorded a 2-1 win against Sturm Graz. Rasmus Winther Hojlund scored the first goal for Sturm Graz in the 27th minute, then Vivcharenko tied it up for Dynamo Kyiv in the 97th minute Finally they completed the comback victory in the 112th minute on a goal by Viktor Tsygankov to cap off a wild match. Dynamo Kyiv should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches, while benfica is fresh off their 1-0 shutout win against Casa Pia. Ramos scored the first goal for Benfica in the 59th minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, Casa Pia couldn’t muster any offence and Benfica ran away with the shutout win. Benfica is looking for direction having 2 win and 0 losses in their last 10 matches.

Benfica and Dynamo Kyiv last played eachother at the Estádio Do Sport Lisboa E Benfica on Wednesday Dec 8th. Benfica won by a score of 2 to 0. Roman Yaremchuk struck first for Benfica in the 16th minute, then Gilberto Moraes Junior added another in the 22nd minute In the end, Dynamo Kyiv was frustrated by Benfica’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Benfica ended the match with the shutout victory.

Benfica is fortunate enough to have Goncalo Matias Ramos in top form. In the last five matches the midfielder has scored five goals. Oleksandr Karavaiev has been the most effective weapon for Dynamo Kyiv lately. The midfielder has netted 2 goals in his last five matches.

New York City vs Charlotte Match Preview


Aug 18th features a match where New York City will host Charlotte in a clash of the Major League Soccer. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 18 degrees, a perfect day for football. New York City sits at 2nd place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-3 loss against Columbus Crew. Mensah scored the first goal for New York City on an own goal in the 3rd minute, but Cucho Hernández got the equalizer for Columbus Crew in the 20th minute Finally they completed the comback victory in the 75th minute on a goal by Lucas Zelarayán to cap off a wild match. New York City is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches, while charlotte sits at 11th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-3 loss against Chicago Fire. Yordy Reyna scored the first goal for Charlotte in the 1st minute, then Przybylko tied it up for Chicago Fire in the 21st minute But luckily in the 52nd minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Przybylko. Charlotte is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches.

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

Charlotte is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Karol Świderski and Yordy Reyna each having 3 goals in their last five. Heber Araujo dos Santos has been the most effective weapon for New York City lately. The Brazilian attacker has netted 2 goals in his last 5 matches.

Toluca vs Monterrey Match Preview


On the 18th of August, Toluca will play host to Monterrey in a clash of the Liga MX. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 13 degrees, a perfect day for football. In their last match, 2nd placed Toluca, recorded a 3-1 win against Tijuana. Edgar Ivan Lopez Rodriguez scored the first goal for Tijuana in the 23rd minute, but Carlos González got the equalizer for Toluca in the 34th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 49th minute on a goal by Jean Meneses. Toluca should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 19 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 1st placed Monterrey, recorded a 2-1 win against Necaxa. Bryan Garnica scored the first goal for Necaxa in the 37th minute, then in the 56th minute, Meza sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Rodrigo Aguirre Finally they completed the comback in the 77th minute on a goal by Gonzalez Gonzalez to cap off a wild match. With 21 points in their last 10 matches Monterrey should be reasonably happy with their performance.

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

Monterrey is fortunate enough to have Arturo Alfonso Gonzalez Gonzalez in top form. In the last five matches the midfielder has scored four goals. Toluca’s most prolific scorer has been Jean Meneses. The attacker has netted 2 goals over the last five matches.

Criciúma vs Operário PR Match Preview


In a mid week match in week 25, on Wednesday Aug 17th, Criciúma plays host to Operário PR in a clash of the Serie B. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 16 degrees, a perfect day for football. Criciúma is fresh off their 0-0 scoreless draw against Guarani. Criciúma had 20 on net, and Guarani had 12, but no one could beat the goalie, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw,. Criciúma is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while operário PR sits at 15th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against Sampaio Corrêa. Paulo Sérgio scored the first goal for Operário PR in the 80th minute, then Gabriel Poveda tied it up for Sampaio Corrêa in the 4th minute of the second half’s stoppage time earning Sampaio Corrêa at least a draw. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 5 of their last 10.

In their last match together, Operário PR won by a score of 2 to 0. Javier Reina struck first for Operário PR in the 8th minute, then Paulo Sérgio added another in the 40th minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed Criciúma couldn’t manage to score, and Operário PR took the shutout win.

Kalil has been the most effective weapon for Operário PR lately. The Brazilian attacker has netted 2 goals in his last five matches. Criciúma’s top weapon lately has been Marquinhos Gabriel, who has two goals in the last 5 matches.

Fluminense vs Fortaleza Match Preview


August 17th features a match where Fluminense will host Fortaleza in a meeting of these two Copa do Brasil teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 22 degrees, which is great football weather. Fluminense is fresh off their 1-0 shutout win against Cuiabá. Germán Cano struck first for Fluminense in the 2nd minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Cuiabá was frustrated by Fluminense’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Fluminense ended the match with the shutout victory. Fluminense is on a hot streak lately, with 7 wins in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Fortaleza recorded a 3-0 shutout win against Internacional. Lucas Crispim scored the first goal for Fortaleza in the 45th minute, then Hercules Pereira do Nascimento added another in the 70th minute on a feed from Emanuel Brítez In the end, Internacional was frustrated by Fortaleza’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Fortaleza ended the match with the shutout victory. Fortaleza is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches.

On Jul 28th, Fortaleza hosted Fluminense in their last match together. Fluminense was victorious by a score of 1 to 0. Nonato struck first for Fluminense in the 35th minute, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else In the end, Fortaleza was frustrated by Fluminense’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Fluminense ended the match with the shutout victory.

Fortaleza’s most prolific scorer has been Robson Fernandes. He has netted 2 goals over the last five matches. Fluminense is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Jhon Arias and Germán Cano each having 3 goals in their last five.

Atlanta United vs New York Red Bulls Match Preview


On Wednesday Aug 17th, New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United will play a match in Atlanta in a Major League Soccer match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 22 degrees, a perfect day for football. In their last match, 12th placed Atlanta United, recorded a 2-1 win against Seattle Sounders. Ronaldo Cisneros Morell struck first for Atlanta United in the 23rd minute, but Roldan got the equalizer for Seattle Sounders in the 68th minute. Atlanta United is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while 4th placed New York Red Bulls is fresh off their 0-0 scoreless draw against DC United. DC United had 4 on net, and New York Red Bulls had 13, but no one could beat the goalie, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw,. New York Red Bulls is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches.

In their last match on Fri Jul 1st, New York Red Bulls won by a score of 2 to 1 in front of just over 14000 jubilant fans. Josef Alexander Martinez scored the first goal for Atlanta United in the 75th minute, then Lewis Morgan tied it up for New York Red Bulls in the 82nd minute Finally they completed the comback victory in the 89th minute on a goal by Serge Ngoma to cap off a wild match.

For New York Red Bulls, their top scorers are Tom Barlow and Lewis Morgan, each having 2 goals in their last 5 matches. Ronaldo Cisneros Morell has been the most prolific scorer on Atlanta United in his last five matches with 3 goals.

Los Angeles FC vs DC United Match Preview


On Wednesday Aug 17th, Los Angeles FC and DC United will play a match in Los Angeles in a clash of the Major League Soccer. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but hot day with daytime temperatures of 29 degrees, which hopefuly doesnt affect the pace of the match. In their last match, Los Angeles FC recorded a 4-1 win against Real Salt Lake. Chicho Arango struck first for Los Angeles FC in the 9th minute on a feed from Jesus Murillo, then in the 12th minute, Brody sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Sergio Córdova. Los Angeles FC looks to continue their winning ways, having 8 wins in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, DC United recorded a 0-0 scoreless draw against New York Red Bulls. DC United had 4 on net, and New York Red Bulls had 13, but no one could beat the goalie, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw,. DC United 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.

Steven Birnbaum and Taxiarchis Fountas are the top scorers for DC United in the last 5 matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal.. Chicho Arango has been on a hot streak lately. In the last five games, the attacker has scored five goals for Los Angeles FC.