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Reims vs Clermont Match Preview


On the 14th of August, Reims will play host to Clermont in a clash of the Ligue 1. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but hot day with daytime temperatures of 28 degrees, which hopefuly doesnt affect the pace of the match. In their last match, 19th placed Reims, recorded a 1-4 loss against Olympique Marseille. Wout Faes scored the first goal for Olympique Marseille on an own goal in the 13th minute, then Nuno Tavares added another in the 1st minute of the first half’s stoppage time on a feed from Leonardo Balerdi. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 1 of their last 10, while in their last match, Clermont recorded a 0-5 blowout loss against Paris Saint Germain. Neymar struck first for Paris Saint Germain in the 9th minute on a feed from Lionel Messi, then Achraf Hakimi added another in the 26th minute on a feed from Neymar At the end of 90 a dissapointed Clermont couldn’t manage to score, and Paris Saint Germain took the shutout win. Clermont looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches.

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

Komnen Andrić has been the most effective weapon for Clermont lately. The Serbian attacker has netted two goals in his last five matches. Andrew Gravillon and Arbër Zeneli are the top scorers for Reims in the last five matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal.

Maxime Busi, Anastasios Donis, Nathanael Mbuku, Thomas Foket, Moreto Cassama and Bradley Locko are unavailable to play for Óscar García Junyent’s team, while Mehdi Zeffane and Grejohn Kyei are unavailable to play for Pascal Gastien’s team.

Salernitana vs Roma Match Preview


August 14th features a match where Roma will travel to Salerno to battle Salernitana in a meeting of these two Serie A teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 25 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. 15th placed Salernitana is fresh off their 0-2 loss against Parma. Drissa Camara struck first for Parma in the 59th minute, then Valentin Mihăilă added another in the 74th minute In the end, Salernitana was frustrated by Parma’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Parma ended the match with the shutout victory. Salernitana looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while roma has not played yet this season.

This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season. Last season Roma won the head to head battle with 2 wins.

Roma’s top weapon lately has been Tammy Abraham, who has two goals in the last 5 matches. Erik Botheim and Franck Ribéry are the top scorers for Salernitana in the last five matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal. It’s hard to imagine having success with those stats.

LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps Match Preview


Aug 14th features a match where LA Galaxy and Vancouver Whitecaps will play a match in Carson 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. In their last match, 9th placed LA Galaxy, recorded a 2-4 loss against Sporting KC. Erik Thommy scored the first goal for Sporting KC in the 10th minute, then William Agade added another in the 40th minute. LA Galaxy looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 6 of their last 10, while in their last match, 11th placed Vancouver Whitecaps, recorded a 2-1 win against Houston Dynamo. Fafà Picault scored the first goal for Houston Dynamo in the 6th minute, but Simon Becher got the equalizer for Vancouver Whitecaps in the 89th minute But luckily in the 92nd minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Cavallini. Vancouver Whitecaps is looking for direction having earned 13 points 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 draw apiece.

Vancouver Whitecaps’s top weapon lately has been Cavallini, who has 2 goals in the last five matches. LA Galaxy’s most prolific scorer has been Javier Hernández. The attacker has netted 2 goals over the last five matches.

Colorado Rapids vs Columbus Crew Match Preview


On Sun Aug 14th, Colorado Rapids hosts Columbus Crew in a Major League Soccer match. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but hot day with daytime temperatures of 34 degrees, which may be tiring for the players. Colorado Rapids sits at 10th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 4-3 win against Minnesota United. Abu Danladi struck first for Minnesota United in the 4th minute, but Gyasi Zardes got the equalizer for Colorado Rapids in the 8th minute But luckily in the 11th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Diego Ivan Rubio Kostner. Colorado Rapids is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Columbus Crew recorded a 3-2 win against New York City. 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 But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 75th minute on a goal by Lucas Zelarayán. Columbus Crew should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches.

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

Columbus Crew has been fortunate! In the last five matches, both Lucas Zelarayán and Cucho Hernández are on scoring streaks. They have each scored 4 goals for Columbus Crew and look to continue their dominance.. Gyasi Zardes has been on a hot streak lately. In the last 5 games, the attacker has scored 5 goals for Colorado Rapids.

Kilmarnock vs Celtic Match Preview


On Sun Aug 14th, in week 3, Kilmarnock hosts Celtic at Rugby Park in a Premiership match. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 22 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. Kilmarnock is fresh off their 0-2 loss against Rangers. Antonio Čolak struck first for Rangers in the 51st minute, then Alfredo Morelos added another in the 88th minute In the end, Kilmarnock couldn’t muster any offence and Rangers ran away with the shutout win. Kilmarnock looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 1st placed Celtic, recorded a 3-1 win against Ross County. Kyogo Furuhashi scored the first goal for Celtic in the 48th minute, then Alex Iacovitti got the equalizer for Ross County in the 58th minute on a feed from Owura Edwards. Celtic is looking for direction having 2 win and 0 losses in their last 10 matches.

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

Both David Turnbull and Daizen Maeda have been the hottest scorers for Celtic in the last five each having scored 2 goals. Kilmarnock’s most prolific scorer has been Mitchell Pinnock. The English attacker has netted 2 goals over the last five matches.

Osijek vs Varaždin Match Preview


On the 14th of August, Varaždin and Osijek will play a match in Osijek in a meeting of these two evenly matched 1. HNL teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but hot day with daytime temperatures of 30 degrees, which hopefuly doesnt affect the pace of the match. Osijek sits at 6th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 0-1 loss against Istra 1961. Monsef Bakrar scored the first goal for Istra 1961 in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else In the end, Osijek couldn’t muster any offence and Istra 1961 ran away with the shutout win. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Varaždin recorded a 1-1 draw against Dinamo Zagreb. Dario Špikić struck first for Dinamo Zagreb in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time, then Michele Šego tied it up for Varaždin in the 63rd minute earning Varaždin a comeback draw. They’re hoping 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.

Varaždin hasn’t been successful in netting any goals lately. Their top scorers in the last 5 matches are Postonjski and Fran Brodić, and they each have 1 goal. Osijek’s most prolific scorer has been Drena Dijon. He has netted 2 goals over the last five matches.

Rijeka vs Slaven Koprivnica Match Preview


In this week 5 match on the 14th of August, Rijeka will host Slaven Koprivnica in a clash of these two evenly matched 1. HNL teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 22 degrees, which is great football weather. 7th placed Rijeka is fresh off their 1-3 loss against Lokomotiva Zagreb. Silvio Goričan scored the first goal for Lokomotiva Zagreb in the 14th minute, then Cokaj added another in the 19th minute on a feed from Sandro Kulenović. Rijeka is looking for direction having 1 win and 1 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 5th placed Slaven Koprivnica, recorded a 0-0 scoreless draw against Šibenik. Slaven Koprivnica had 12 on net, and Šibenik had 8, but no one could beat the goalie, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw,. Slaven Koprivnica is looking for direction having 1 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 Rijeka won the head to head battle with 3 wins and 1 draw.

Slaven Koprivnica hasn’t been successful in netting any goals lately. Their top scorers in the last 5 matches are and Kocijan, and they each have 1 goal. Jorge Obregón has been the most effective weapon for Rijeka lately. The midfielder has netted two goals in his last 5 matches.

KuPS vs Mariehamn Match Preview


August 14th features a match where Mariehamn and KuPS will play a match in Kuopio in a clash of these two extremely mismatched Veikkausliiga teams. KuPS sits at 1st place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against Honka. Axel Vidjeskog scored the first goal for KuPS in the 19th minute, but A. Sadiku got the equalizer for Honka in the 58th minute earning them at least the one point. With 18 points in their last 10 matches KuPS should be reasonably happy with their performance, while in their last match, 10th placed Mariehamn, recorded a 2-0 shutout win against Haka. Cledson Carvalho da Silva struck first for Mariehamn in the 3rd minute, then Carvalho da Silva added another in the 90th minute In the end, Haka was frustrated by Mariehamn’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Mariehamn ended the match with the shutout victory. Mariehamn is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches.

KuPS and Mariehamn last played eachother at the Wiklöf Holding Arena on May 8th. Mariehamn and KuPS battled to a 1-1 draw. John Owoeri struck first for Mariehamn in the 57th minute, but Jānis Ikaunieks got the equalizer for KuPS in the 65th minute earning KuPS at least a draw.

Carvalho da Silva has been on a hot streak lately. In the last 5 games, hes scored 4 goals for Mariehamn. Gabriel Bispo has been the most effective weapon for KuPS lately. The Brazilian midfielder has netted 3 goals in his last five matches.

Universitatea Craiova vs Mioveni Match Preview


August 14th features a match where Universitatea Craiova will host Mioveni at Paksi Fc Stadion in a meeting of these two mismatched Liga 1 teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but hot day with daytime temperatures of 30 degrees, hopefuly the heat doesn’t affect the players too much. In their last match, 9th placed Universitatea Craiova, recorded a 2-1 win against U Craiova 1948. Andrei Virgil Ivan struck first for Universitatea Craiova in the 41st minute from the penalty spot, then Sergiu Hanca added another in the 4th minute of the first half’s stoppage time on a penalty. Universitatea Craiova is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 16th placed Mioveni, recorded a 1-1 draw against FCSB. Balaur struck first for Mioveni in the 26th minute, but David Miculescu got the equalizer for FCSB in the 79th minute earning FCSB a comeback draw. Mioveni looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 7 points in their last 10 matches.

This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Universitatea Craiova won the head to head battle with 2 wins.

Mioveni’s most prolific scorer has been Bogdan Rusu. He has netted 2 goals over the last five matches. Both Gustavo Di Mauro and Ivan have been the hottest scorers for Universitatea Craiova in the last five each having scored 2 goals.

Voluntari vs Sepsi Match Preview


In a weekend match in week 5, on Sunday Aug 14th, Voluntari plays host to Sepsi in a meeting of these two evenly matched Liga 1 teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but hot day with daytime temperatures of 32 degrees, which may be tiring for the players. 7th placed Voluntari is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Hermannstadt. Alhassan struck first for Hermannstadt in the 23rd minute, then Baba Alhassan added another in the 34th minute on a feed from Sota Mino. Voluntari is looking for direction having 2 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 6th placed Sepsi, recorded a 0-0 scoreless draw against UTA Arad. Sepsi had 10 on net, and UTA Arad had 9, but no one could beat the goalie, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw,. Sepsi is looking for direction having 1 win and 0 losses in their last 10 matches.

This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Voluntari won the head to head battle with 2 wins.

Both Vitalie Damașcan and Cătălin Golofca have been the hottest scorers for Sepsi in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals. Voluntari’s top weapon lately has been Daniel Florea, who has three goals in the last 5 matches.