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Hermannstadt vs Voluntari Match Preview


On Sat Aug 6th, Hermannstadt will play host to Voluntari in a clash of these two closely matched Liga 1 teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but hot day with daytime temperatures of 33 degrees, hopefuly the heat doesn’t affect the players too much. In their last match, Hermannstadt recorded a 1-1 draw against Botoşani. Daniel Paraschiv struck first for Hermannstadt in the 53rd minute on a feed from Mihai Butean, but Florescu got the equalizer for Botoşani in the 71st minute earning Botoşani at least a draw. Hermannstadt is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while voluntari is fresh off their 3-0 shutout win against UTA Arad. Adam Nemec scored the first goal for Voluntari in the 39th minute, then Marcelo Lopes added another in the 43rd minute on a feed from Alexandru Nicolae Vlad In the end, UTA Arad couldn’t muster any offence and Voluntari ran away with the shutout win. Voluntari is looking for direction having 2 win and 1 losses in their last 10 matches.

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

Voluntari’s most prolific scorer has been Daniel Florea. The Romanian attacker has netted 3 goals over the last 5 matches. Hermannstadt’s most prolific scorer has been Alhassan. He has netted three goals over the last five matches.

Hansa Rostock vs Arminia Bielefeld Match Preview


On Saturday Aug 6th, Arminia Bielefeld and Hansa Rostock will play a match in Rostock in a clash of these two closely matched 2. Bundesliga teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 14 degrees, which is great football weather. Hansa Rostock is fresh off their 0-1 loss against VfB Lübeck. Tarik Gozusirin scored the first goal for VfB Lübeck in the 78th minute, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else At the end of 90 a dissapointed Hansa Rostock couldn’t manage to score, and VfB Lübeck took the shutout win. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 2 of their last 10, while in their last match, Arminia Bielefeld recorded a 7-1 blowout win against FV Engers 07. Janni Serra scored the first goal for Arminia Bielefeld in the 9th minute, then Fabian Klos added another in the 24th minute. Arminia Bielefeld looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 2 of their last 10.

These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out.

Janni Serra has been the most prolific scorer on Arminia Bielefeld in his last 5 matches with three goals. Hansa Rostock’s top weapon lately has been Pascal Breier, who has two goals in the last five matches.

Hallescher FC vs Dynamo Dresden Match Preview


In a weekend match on Sat Aug 6th, in week 2, Hallescher FC will play host to Dynamo Dresden in a 3. Liga match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 20 degrees, which is great football weather. 15th placed Hallescher FC is fresh off their 2-3 loss against Zwickau. Frick struck first for Zwickau in the 21st minute on a feed from Patrick Göbel, then Dominic Baumann added another in the 38th minute on a feed from Patrick Göbel. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 1 of their last 10, while in their last match, 14th placed Dynamo Dresden, recorded a 0-1 loss against Stuttgart. Darko Churlinov scored the first goal for Stuttgart in the 33rd minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster At the end of 90 a dissapointed Dynamo Dresden couldn’t manage to score, and Stuttgart took the shutout win. Dynamo Dresden looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 2 of their last 10.

These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out.

Dennis Borkowski has been the most prolific scorer on Dynamo Dresden in his last five matches with two goals. Hallescher FC’s most prolific scorer has been Timo Gayret. The German midfielder has netted two goals over the last 5 matches.

Servette vs Winterthur Match Preview


In this week 4 match on Aug 6th, Winterthur and Servette will play a match in Carouge in a clash of the Super League. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 24 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. Servette sits at 3rd place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 0-0 scoreless draw against Sion. Neither Sion nor Servette could manage to put one past the goalie. They had 15 and 9 shots on net respectively, but no one could score, and the match ended in a scoreless draw,. Servette is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while winterthur is fresh off their 1-4 loss against Lugano. Buess struck first for Winterthur in the 11th minute, then in the 20th minute, Mattia Bottani sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Žan Celar Finally they completed the comback victory in the 22nd minute on a goal by Maren Haile-Selassie to cap off a wild match. Winterthur looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 8 points in their last 10 matches.

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

Winterthur is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Roy Gelmi and Ramizi each only have 1 goal in their last 5. Servette is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Boris Cespedes and Chris Bedia each only have 1 goal in their last five.

Grasshopper vs St. Gallen Match Preview


In this 4th week match, on Sat Aug 6th, Grasshopper and St. Gallen will play a match in Zürich in a meeting of these two Super League teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 16 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, Grasshopper recorded a 1-1 draw against Young Boys. Jean-Pierre Nsame struck first for Young Boys in the 31st minute on a feed from Cédric Itten, then Renat Dadaşov tied it up for Grasshopper in the 49th minute on a feed from Hayao Kawabe squeezing out at least the one point for Grasshopper. Grasshopper is looking for direction having 1 win and 0 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, St. Gallen recorded a 2-0 shutout win against Zürich. Julian Vonmoos scored the first goal for St. Gallen in the 20th minute, then Omeragic added another on an own goal in the 1st minute of the first half’s stoppage time In the end, Zürich was frustrated by St. Gallen’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. St. Gallen ended the match with the shutout victory. St. Gallen is looking for direction having 2 win and 1 losses 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 Grasshopper won the head to head battle with 3 wins.

St. Gallen’s most prolific scorer has been Fabian Schubert. The Austrian attacker has netted two goals over the last 5 matches. Hayao Kawabe has been the most prolific scorer on Grasshopper in his last 5 matches with 2 goals.

Jagiellonia Białystok vs Radomiak Radom Match Preview


In a weekend match on Saturday Aug 6th, in week 4, Radomiak Radom will travel to Białystok to battle Jagiellonia Białystok in a clash of these two closely matched Ekstraklasa teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 21 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. 12th placed Jagiellonia Białystok is fresh off their 0-1 loss against Pogoń Szczecin. Pontus Almqvist struck first for Pogoń Szczecin in the 8th minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Jagiellonia Białystok was frustrated by Pogoń Szczecin’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Pogoń Szczecin ended the match with the shutout victory. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 2 of their last 10, while 15th placed Radomiak Radom is fresh off their 0-3 loss against Górnik Zabrze. Szymon Włodarczyk struck first for Górnik Zabrze in the 28th minute on a feed from Lukas Podolski, then Bartosz Nowak added another in the 32nd minute on a feed from Richard Jensen In the end, Radomiak Radom couldn’t muster any offence and Górnik Zabrze ran away with the shutout win. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 1 of their last 10.

These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 2 draws apiece.

Radomiak Radom is fortunate enough to have Karol Angielski in top form. In the last 5 matches the attacker has scored 4 goals. Imaz Balleste has been the most prolific scorer on Jagiellonia Białystok in his last five matches with 3 goals.

Jahn Regensburg vs Nürnberg Match Preview


In this week 3 match, on Saturday Aug 6th, Nürnberg will travel to Regensburg to battle Jahn Regensburg in a meeting of these two 2. Bundesliga teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 20 degrees, a perfect day for football. Jahn Regensburg sits at 1st place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-2 draw against Köln. Andreas Albers Nielsen struck first for Jahn Regensburg in the 18th minute, then Prince-Osei Owusu added another in the 27th minute on a feed from Maximilian Thalhammer. Jahn Regensburg is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches, while 7th placed Nürnberg is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Kaan-Marienborn. Johannes Geis struck first for Nürnberg in the 45th minute, then Valentini added another in the 84th minute In the end, Kaan-Marienborn couldn’t muster any offence and Nürnberg ran away with the shutout win. Nürnberg is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches.

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

Nürnberg’s most prolific scorer has been Valentini. He has netted two goals over the last 5 matches. Andreas Albers Nielsen has been the most prolific scorer on Jahn Regensburg in the last five matches with 2 goals.

Hamburger SV vs Heidenheim Match Preview


In this week 3 match on Aug 6th, Hamburger SV will play host to Heidenheim in a 2. Bundesliga match. 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. Hamburger SV is fresh off their 3-1 win against Bayreuth. Luke Hemmerich struck first for Bayreuth in the 16th minute, then Ransford Konigsdorffer got the equalizer for Hamburger SV in the 83rd minute on a feed from Maximilian Rohr But luckily in the 97th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Sebastian Schonlau. Hamburger SV is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches, while 2nd placed Heidenheim is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Illertissen. Mainka scored the first goal for Heidenheim in the 57th minute, then Adrian Beck added another in the 80th minute In the end, Illertissen was frustrated by Heidenheim’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Heidenheim ended the match with the shutout victory. Heidenheim is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches.

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

Kevin Sessa has been the most prolific scorer on Heidenheim in the last 5 matches with three goals. Both Robert Glatzel and Ransford Konigsdorffer have been the hottest scorers for Hamburger SV in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals.

Viktoria Köln vs Wehen Wiesbaden Match Preview


On the 6th of August, Viktoria Köln plays host to Wehen Wiesbaden in a clash of the 3. Liga. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 22 degrees, which is great football weather. Viktoria Köln is fresh off their 1-3 loss against Waldhof Mannheim. Baris Ekincier scored the first goal for Waldhof Mannheim in the 64th minute, then Amyn tied it up for Viktoria Köln in the 74th minute. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 13th placed Wehen Wiesbaden, recorded a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund II. Gustaf Nilsson scored the first goal for Wehen Wiesbaden in the 56th minute, then Rodney Elongo-Yombo tied it up for Borussia Dortmund II in the 77th minute squeezing out at least the one point for Borussia Dortmund II. Wehen Wiesbaden looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 0 of their last 10.

This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Viktoria Köln won the head to head battle with 1 win.

Johannes Wurtz and Bjarke Jacobsen are the top scorers for Wehen Wiesbaden in the last five matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal. It’s hard to imagine having success with those stats. Viktoria Köln is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Philipp and Moritz Fritz each only have 1 goal in their last five.

Norrköping vs Degerfors Match Preview


On Sat Aug 6th, Degerfors will travel to Norrköping to battle Norrköping in a clash of the Allsvenskan. 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. 12th placed Norrköping is fresh off their 0-2 loss against IFK Göteborg. Kevin Yakob scored the first goal for IFK Göteborg in the 30th minute, then Carneil added another in the 52nd minute on a feed from Bangsbo At the end of 90 a dissapointed Norrköping couldn’t manage to score, and IFK Göteborg took the shutout win. Norrköping is looking for direction having 3 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches, while degerfors is fresh off their 2-1 win against Kalmar. Rasmus Örqvist struck first for Degerfors in the 6th minute on a feed from Dijan Vukojevic, but Oliver Berg got the equalizer for Kalmar in the 45th minute. Degerfors is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches.

On Jul 9th, Degerfors hosted Norrköping in their last match together. Degerfors and Norrköping battled to a 1-1 draw. Viktor Agardius scored the first goal for Norrköping in the 6th minute, then in the 4th minute of the second half’s stoppage time, Diego Campos sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Justin Salmon earning them at least the one point.

Degerfors’s most prolific scorer has been Dijan Vukojevic. The Swedish midfielder has netted two goals over the last 5 matches.