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Udinese vs Milan Match Preview


Mar 18th features a match where Milan will travel to Udine to battle Udinese in a clash of these two mismatched Serie A teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 8 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. Udinese sits at 10th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-0 shutout win against Empoli. Rodrigo Becão struck first for Udinese in the 54th minute on a feed from Sandi Lovrić, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else At the end of 90 a dissapointed Empoli couldn’t manage to score, and Udinese took the shutout win. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches, while milan sits at 4th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against Salernitana. Olivier Giroud scored the first goal for Milan in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time, then in the 61st minute, Domagoj Bradarić sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Boulaye Dia squeezing out at least the one point for Salernitana. Milan is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches.

Milan and Udinese last played eachother at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on the 13th of August. Milan was victorious by a score of 4 to 2. Rodrigo Becão struck first for Udinese in the 2nd minute on a feed from Gerard Deulofeu, then Theo Hernández tied it up for Milan in the 11th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 46th minute on a goal by Brahim Díaz.

Milan’s most prolific scorer has been Junior Messias. He has netted two goals over the last five matches. Udinese hasn’t been successful in netting any goals lately. Their top scorers in the last 5 matches are Jaka Bijol and Iyenoma Udogie, and they each have 1 goal.

Portimonense vs Vizela Match Preview


Week 25 brings us a match on Mar 18th where Portimonense will host Vizela at Estádio Municipal De Portimão in a clash of these two closely matched Primeira Liga teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 16 degrees, a perfect day for football. In their last match, Portimonense recorded a 0-2 loss against Chaves. Juninho scored the first goal for Chaves in the 31st minute, then Issah Abass added another in the 73rd minute on a feed from Martins Sousa In the end, Portimonense couldn’t muster any offence and Chaves ran away with the shutout win. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 7 of their last 10, while 11th placed Vizela is fresh off their 0-4 loss against Sporting Braga. Almoatasembellah Ali Mohamed struck first for Sporting Braga in the 43rd minute, then Iuri Medeiros added another in the 49th minute on a feed from Victor Gómez Perea In the end, Vizela couldn’t muster any offence and Sporting Braga ran away with the shutout win. Vizela is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches.

In their last match together, Vizela won by a score of 1 to 0. Anderson struck first for Vizela in the 14th minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster At the end of 90 a dissapointed Portimonense couldn’t manage to score, and Vizela took the shutout win.

Christian Neiva Afonso and Tomás Silva are the top scorers for Vizela in the last 5 matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal.. Portimonense is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Welinton Junior and Maurício each only have 1 goal in their last five.

Arouca vs Paços de Ferreira Match Preview


On Mar 18th, Arouca will host Paços de Ferreira at Estádio Municipal De Arouca in a clash of these two extremely mismatched Primeira Liga teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 12 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, Arouca recorded a 2-0 shutout win against Vitória SC. Rafa Mujica struck first for Arouca in the 50th minute on a feed from Quaresma Correia, then Antony added another in the 77th minute In the end, Vitória SC couldn’t muster any offence and Arouca ran away with the shutout win. Arouca should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 18 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 17th placed Paços de Ferreira, recorded a 1-0 shutout win against Santa Clara. Antunes scored the first goal for Paços de Ferreira in the 54th minute on a penalty shot, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else At the end of 90 a dissapointed Santa Clara couldn’t manage to score, and Paços de Ferreira took the shutout win. Paços de Ferreira is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches.

Arouca and Paços de Ferreira last played eachother at the Estádio Da Capital Do Móvel on Oct 2nd. Paços de Ferreira and Arouca battled to a 1-1 draw. Nicolás Gaitán struck first for Paços de Ferreira in the 61st minute, then Oday Dabagh tied it up for Arouca in the 84th minute on a feed from Jerome Opoku earning Arouca a comeback draw.

Adrián Butzke has been the most prolific scorer on Paços de Ferreira in the last 5 matches with two goals. Rafa Mujica has been the most prolific scorer on Arouca in the last five matches with three goals.

Sint-Truiden vs RFC Seraing Match Preview


On the 18th of March, Sint-Truiden will host RFC Seraing in a clash of the Pro League. 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. Sint-Truiden sits at 12th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 0-1 loss against Mechelen. Geoffry Hairemans struck first for Mechelen in the 84th minute from the penalty spot, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else In the end, Sint-Truiden couldn’t muster any offence and Mechelen ran away with the shutout win. Sint-Truiden looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 18th placed RFC Seraing, recorded a 0-2 loss against Antwerp. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp struck first for Antwerp in the 15th minute, then Vincent Janssen added another in the 19th minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed RFC Seraing couldn’t manage to score, and Antwerp took the shutout win. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 5 points in their last 10 matches.

Sint-Truiden and RFC Seraing last played eachother at the Stade Du Pairay on Nov 5th. Sint-Truiden won by a score of 2 to 1. Vagner Dias struck first for RFC Seraing in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time, then in the 77th minute, Eric Bocat sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Daichi Hayashi But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 79th minute on a goal by Gianni Bruno.

RFC Seraing is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Morgan Poaty and Marius Mouandilmadji each only have 1 goal in their last 5. Sint-Truiden’s most prolific scorer has been Gianni Bruno. The attacker has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches.

KV Oostende vs Westerlo Match Preview


In a weekend match in week 30, on Sat Mar 18th, KV Oostende hosts Westerlo in a clash of these two extremely mismatched Pro League teams. The game day is forecasted to be a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 8 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. In their last match, 16th placed KV Oostende, recorded a 4-4 draw against AS Eupen. Thierry Ambrose struck first for KV Oostende in the 13th minute on a penalty kick, then Djeidi Gassama tied it up for AS Eupen in the 3rd minute of the first half’s stoppage time on a penalty kick . They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 5 of their last 10, while 6th placed Westerlo is fresh off their 3-1 win against Kortrijk. Shuto Abe scored the first goal for Westerlo on an own goal in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time, then Kyan Vaesen added another in the 60th minute. Westerlo is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches.

On Nov 12th, Westerlo hosted KV Oostende in their last match together. Westerlo was victorious by a score of 6 to 0. Nene Dorgeles struck first for Westerlo in the 16th minute on a feed from Maxim De Cuyper, then Tuur Dierckx added another in the 28th minute In the end, KV Oostende was frustrated by Westerlo’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Westerlo ended the match with the shutout victory.

Maxim De Cuyper has been the most effective weapon for Westerlo lately. The midfielder has netted three goals in his last 5 matches. Both Fraser Hornby and Thierry Ambrose have been the hottest scorers for KV Oostende in the last five each having scored 2 goals each.

Hoffenheim vs Hertha BSC Match Preview


Mar 18th features a match where Hoffenheim will host Hertha BSC in a Bundesliga 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, Hoffenheim recorded a 1-2 loss against Freiburg. Maximilian Eggestein scored the first goal for Freiburg in the 5th minute, but Angelo Stiller got the equalizer for Hoffenheim in the 48th minute. Hoffenheim looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 1 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 15th placed Hertha BSC, recorded a 1-1 draw against Mainz 05. Jessic Ngankam struck first for Hertha BSC in the 18th minute on a penalty shot, then in the 57th minute, Leandro Barreiro sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Ludovic Ajorque earning Mainz 05 at least a draw. Hertha BSC looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches.

In their last match on Oct 2nd, Hertha BSC and Hoffenheim battled to a 1-1 draw. Andrej Kramarić struck first for Hoffenheim in the 25th minute, but Dodi Lukebakio got the equalizer for Hertha BSC in the 37th minute earning them at least the one point.

Dodi Lukebakio has been the most effective weapon for Hertha BSC lately. The midfielder has netted 3 goals in his last 5 matches. Hoffenheim is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Stanley N’Soki and Angelo Stiller each only have 1 goal in their last five

Pellegrino Matarazzo’s squad will be without Robert Skov, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Grischa Prömel, Sebastian Rudy and Stanley N’Soki, while Sandro Schwarz’s squad will be without Wilfried Kanga, Chidera Ejuke, Rune Jarstein and Kelian Nsona Wa Saka.

Jahn Regensburg vs Paderborn Match Preview


Week 25 features a match on Saturday Mar 18th, where Jahn Regensburg plays host to Paderborn in a meeting of these two 2. Bundesliga teams. 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. Jahn Regensburg is fresh off their 2-1 win against Holstein Kiel. Kaan Caliskaner struck first for Jahn Regensburg in the 45th minute, but Steven Skrzybski got the equalizer for Holstein Kiel in the 4th minute of the first half’s stoppage time. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 7 of their last 10, while paderborn is fresh off their 0-0 scoreless draw against Magdeburg. Neither Magdeburg nor Paderborn 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,. Paderborn is looking for direction having 4 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches.

On the 10th of September, Paderborn hosted Jahn Regensburg at the Benteler-arena in their last match together. Paderborn won by a score of 3 to 0. Marcel Hoffmeier struck first for Paderborn in the 21st minute, then Robert Leipertz added another in the 69th minute In the end, Jahn Regensburg couldn’t muster any offence and Paderborn ran away with the shutout win.

Robert Leipertz has been the most effective weapon for Paderborn lately. The German attacker has netted two goals in his last five matches. Jahn Regensburg is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Sarpreet Singh and Prince-Osei Owusu each only have 1 goal in their last 5.

Augsburg vs Schalke 04 Match Preview


Mar 18th features a match where Augsburg will host Schalke 04 in a clash of these two closely matched Bundesliga teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 10 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. Augsburg is fresh off their 3-5 loss against Bayern München. Mergim Berisha struck first for Augsburg in the 2nd minute, but João Cancelo got the equalizer for Bayern München in the 15th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 19th minute on a goal by Benjamin Pavard. Augsburg is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 17th placed Schalke 04, recorded a 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund. Nico Schlotterbeck struck first for Borussia Dortmund in the 38th minute, then Marius Bülter got the equalizer for Schalke 04 in the 50th minute on a feed from Michael Frey . Schalke 04 is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches.

Augsburg and Schalke 04 last played eachother at the Veltins-arena on Sunday Oct 2nd. Augsburg took the match by a score of 3 to 2. Ermedin Demirović scored the first goal for Augsburg in the 9th minute, then Ermedin Demirović added another in the 21st minute on a feed from Mergim Berisha.

Marius Bülter has been the most prolific scorer on Schalke 04 in his last 5 matches with 3 goals. Augsburg’s top weapon lately has been Mergim Berisha, who has two goals in the last five matches

Enrico Maaßen’s squad will be without André Hahn, Reece Oxford, Fredrik Jensen, Tobias Strobl, Felix Uduokhai, Irvin Cardona and Elvis Rexhbecaj, while Thomas Reis’s squad will be without Dominick Drexler, Jere Uronen, Thomas Ouwejan, Cedric Brunner and Tim Skarke.

Cheltenham Town vs Exeter City Match Preview


On the 18th of March, in this week 37 match, Cheltenham Town hosts Exeter City at Jonny-rocks Stadium in a clash of the League One. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 6 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. In their last match, 17th placed Cheltenham Town, recorded a 3-0 shutout win against Peterborough United. Thomas Bradbury struck first for Cheltenham Town in the 15th minute on a feed from Will Ferry, then Alfie May added another in the 21st minute on a feed from Ryan Jackson At the end of 90 a dissapointed Peterborough United couldn’t manage to score, and Cheltenham Town took the shutout win. Cheltenham Town is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while 11th placed Exeter City is fresh off their 2-1 win against Lincoln City. Paudie O’Connor struck first for Lincoln City in the 19th minute, but Sam Nombe got the equalizer for Exeter City in the 33rd minute Finally they completed the comback victory in the 73rd minute on a goal by Sam Nombe to cap off a wild match. Exeter City is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches.

Exeter City and Cheltenham Town last played eachother at the St James Park on the 20th of August. Cheltenham Town was victorious by a score of 1 to 0. Dan N’Lundulu struck first for Cheltenham Town in the 56th minute, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else At the end of 90 a dissapointed Exeter City couldn’t manage to score, and Cheltenham Town took the shutout win.

Both Kevin McDonald and Sam Nombe have been the hottest scorers for Exeter City in the last five each having scored 2 goals. Cheltenham Town’s most prolific scorer has been Alfie May. The English midfielder has netted 3 goals over the last five matches.

Plymouth Argyle vs Forest Green Rovers Match Preview


On Mar 18th, Plymouth Argyle will host Forest Green Rovers in a meeting of these two extremely mismatched League One teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 6 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. 2nd placed Plymouth Argyle is fresh off their 0-3 loss against Barnsley. Adam Phillips struck first for Barnsley in the 60th minute on a feed from James Norwood, then Mads Juel Andersen added another in the 77th minute on a feed from B. Thomas In the end, Plymouth Argyle was frustrated by Barnsley’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Barnsley ended the match with the shutout victory. With 17 points in their last 10 matches Plymouth Argyle should be reasonably happy with their performance, while forest Green Rovers sits at 24th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-3 loss against Bristol Rovers. Savage struck first for Forest Green Rovers in the 12th minute, then John Marquis got the equalizer for Bristol Rovers in the 19th minute on a feed from Lewis Collins Finally they completed the comback in the 26th minute on a goal by Scott Sinclair to cap off a wild match. Forest Green Rovers looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 8 of their last 10.

On Aug 20th, Forest Green Rovers hosted Plymouth Argyle in their last match together. Plymouth Argyle won by a score of 3 to 0. Finn Azaz struck first for Plymouth Argyle in the 18th minute, then Bali Mumba added another in the 27th minute In the end, Forest Green Rovers was frustrated by Plymouth Argyle’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Plymouth Argyle ended the match with the shutout victory.

Forest Green Rovers is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Jordan Garrick and Myles Peart-Harris each only have 1 goal in their last five. Ryan Hardie has been the most prolific scorer on Plymouth Argyle in the last 5 matches with two goals.