Sigma Olomouc vs Viktoria Plzen Prediction & Match Preview

Sigma Olomouc vs Viktoria Plzen
Czech Republic – 1. Liga
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2020
Kick-off at 16:00 UK/17:00 CET
Venue: Andruv stadion (Olomouc).

Sigma Olomouc is likely to get caught in the relegation zone of the league table this season. Having qualified for the championship group, Viktoria Plzen will be the favorites to win in the clash at Andruv.

• Olomouc form: 29 matches – 8 wins – 12 draws – 9 losses – 36 points.

• Viktoria form: 29 matches – 19 wins – 6 draws – 4 losses – 63 points.

The 0-2 away win against Mlada Boleslav last time out in the league will comfort Sigma Olomouc after their three-game losing streak in the schedule recently.

Plzen has been unbeaten in the last five matches with just one draw in it. Their previous encounter was at home against Zlin in which they defeated the guest with a 3-0 scoreline.

Sigma Olomouc vs Viktoria Plzen Head-to-head (h2h)

• The guest has been unbeaten in the last 11 meetings.
• Their previous encounter gave a 3-1 home win for Plzen.
• Both teams have scored in only one of their recent five fixtures.
• The host is winless at home in the prior 7 clashes since 2011.
• The last six matches at this venue have produced lesser than 3 goals in each.

Sigma Olomouc vs Viktoria Plzen Prediction

Sigma Olomouc desperately needs the three points to climb out of the relegation zone in the league table this season.

With 5 wins and 3 losses within the 14 home matches until now, the host has a decent record at home to speak of the use of the ground advantage.

But facing a top part team will create concerns for Radoslav Latal on his team’s performance.

In sharp contrast, Plzen has lost only two of their 14 away games in the league so far. They have recorded 7 wins in the same period.

By these stats, the away win in full-time with 1.44 odds will probably be the best bet in the clash. Since their h2h clashes at this venue haven’t created many goals, the tip for under 3.5 goals at 1.40 odds will be a suitable bet for the punters.

Sigma Olomouc vs Viktoria Plzen Betting tips

• Viktoria Plzen to win @ 1.44 (4/9).

• Under 3.5 goals @ 1.40 (2/5).

SonderjyskE vs Lyngby Prediction & Match Preview

SonderjyskE vs Lyngby
Denmark – Superligaen
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2020
Kick-off at 15:00 UK/16:00 CET
Venue: Sydbank Park (Haderslev).

SonderjyskE will direly need the three points from the clash with Lyngby to get out of the relegation zone in the league. With their home ground advantage, they will probably succeed in their quest.

• SonderjyskE form: 26 matches – 6 wins – 9 draws – 11 losses – 27 points.

• Lyngby form: 26 matches – 9 wins – 5 draws – 12 losses – 32 points.

SonderjyskE has been winless in their last five matches with two draws in it. Their previous encounter ended in a 2-2 draw at home with Silkeborg.

After three consecutive losses in the campaign, Lyngby shared the spoils on the road with Hobro in their previous encounter in the campaign.

SonderjyskE vs Lyngby Head-to-head (h2h)

• The host is unbeaten in their last six overall meetings.
• Their previous encounter resulted in a 2-2 draw.
• Both teams have scored in two of the recent three fixtures.
• The host is unbeaten at home in the prior three clashes.

SonderjyskE vs Lyngby Prediction

It has been long since either team has registered a win in the campaign. With both sides coming after a draw in their prior clashes, the chance of a draw is alive in the clash.

More than SonderjyskE’s advantage in their overall form at home, it is the poor away form of Lyngby that backs the home team to be the favorites to win.

The host has recorded four losses in their 13 home matches so far. Meanwhile, Lyngby has won only one of their 13 away fixtures in the campaign until now.

The double chance in the game will be the best bet for the punters. With 1.40 odds, the double chance favoring the host will yield decent returns. Another suitable tip in the clash will be a BTTS at 1.66 odds.

SonderjyskE vs Lyngby Betting tips

• Double chance: SonderjyskE or Draw @ 1.40 (2/5).

• Both teams to score @ 1.66 (4/6).

Brondby vs Aarhus Prediction & Match Preview

Brondby vs Aarhus
Denmark – Superligaen
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2020
Kick-off at 19:00 UK/ 20:00 CET
Venue: Brøndby Stadion (Brondby).

Unbeaten in their last three matches in the campaign will probably give a push for Aarhus in their visit to Brondby, which will probably end in favor of the visiting side in ninety minutes.

• Brondby form: 26 matches – 13 wins – 3 draws – 10 losses – 42 points.

• Aarhus form: 26 matches – 14 wins – 5 draws – 7 losses – 47 points.

Brondby has recorded only two wins within their recent five matches in the league. They will host after a 3-2 loss in the campaign on the road against Horsens.

With a two-game winning streak in the league, Aarhus will visit after a 2-3 away win against Aalborg in their prior clash in the schedule.

Brondby vs Aarhus Head-to-head (h2h)

• The visitor has recorded four of the last five wins.
• Their previous encounter gave a 2-1 home win for Aarhus.
• Both teams have scored in three of the prior five fixtures.
• The host is unbeaten at home in all but one in the last 12 matches.

Brondby vs Aarhus Prediction

Brondby hasn’t been able to find their form in the clashes with Aarhus in their schedule. The visitor registered three of the recent four wins from their meetings.

The host has recorded only 3 wins in their 13 home matches while De Hvide has lost only 4 matches in the same period of their away fixtures in the campaign.

In an overall look, both teams are strong favorites to win. But considering their overall performance in the league, Aarhus has a slight edge with the five-point lead over the host in the league table.

Despite having an invincible form at home from 2004 to 2018 in the h2h clashes with Aarhus, Brondby lost to the latter in the most recent home match in 2019. The double chance favoring Aarhus at 1.50 odds will probably be the better option in the encounter.

Since both teams are in decent scoring form, both sides will probably enter the scoresheet in ninety minutes. The tip for BTTS at 1.60 odds will thus be a suitable bet for the punters in the clash.

Brondby vs Aarhus Betting tips

• Double chance: Draw or Aarhus @ 1.50 (1/2).

• Both teams to score @ 1.60 (3/5).

Nordsjaelland vs FC Copenhagen Prediction & Match Preview

Nordsjaelland vs FC Copenhagen
Denmark – Superligaen
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2020
Kick-off at 17:00 UK/18:00 CET
Venue: Right to Dream Park (Farum).

We can expect both teams to see the back of the net in what is sizing to be a tightly gripped clash in ninety minutes when Nordsjaelland locks horns with FC Copenhagen.

• Nordsjaelland form: 26 matches – 12 wins – 5 draws – 9 losses – 41 points.

• Copenhagen form: 26 matches – 18 wins – 2 draws – 6 losses – 56 points.

If it was not for the 0-1 loss at home against the toppers Midtjylland in their previous clash, Norsjaelland could have extended their unbeaten run to five clashes in the league schedule.

Copenhagen has faced only one defeat in their recent five fixtures, following a 2-1 win at home against Randers in their previous encounter in the campaign.

Nordsjaelland vs FC Copenhagen Head-to-head (h2h)

• The visitor has recorded four of the last five wins.
• Both teams have scored in 3 of the prior 5 fixtures.
• Their prior match gave a 0-1 away win for Solbakken’s boys.
• The host is winless at home in the previous four clashes.

Nordsjaelland vs FC Copenhagen Prediction

Nordsjaelland has taken a dip in form lately in the league. The loss at home in their last encounter will destroy the morale of the players before the clash with FCK.

They hold a decent record at home in the league with 7 wins and 3 losses from 13 attempts. So, the host has a slight advantage of the home ground in the match.

Copenhagen is on a two-game winning streak in the campaign and it will aid them to confirm their berth in the Europa League qualifiers.

With 7 wins and 5 losses in 13 away fixtures so far, Solbakken and his men can create damage to the home team defense in the match.

Besides, their last four visits to this venue had favored them. So, a draw no bet over Copenhagen with 1.50 odds will be the best bet in the clash.

Nordsjaelland vs FC Copenhagen Betting tips

• Draw no bet: FC Copenhagen @ 1.50 (1/2).

• Under 3.5 goals @ 1.50 (1/2).

• Both teams to score @ 1.50 (1/2).

Aalborg vs Midtjylland Prediction & Match Preview

Aalborg vs Midtjylland
Denmark – Superligaen
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2020
Kick-off at 13:00 UK/14:00 CET
Venue: Aalborg Portland Park (Aalborg).

Aalborg lost their chance to climb to the promotion zone in the table by dropping points in their last two matches in the schedule. The previous season runners-up will be a hard opponent to keep at bay for the home team at Portland Park.

• Aalborg form: 26 matches – 11 wins – 5 draws – 10 losses – 38 points.

• Midtjylland form: 26 matches – 21 wins – 2 draws – 3 losses – 65 points.

Aalborg is winless in their last two matches, following a 2-3 loss at home to the likes of Aarhus in their previous clash in the campaign. It marked their second loss within the last five fixtures.

Four of Midtjylland’s recent five fixtures have turned into a win in their league schedule. They will visit after a 0-1 win on the road against the likes of Nordsjaelland.

Aalborg vs Midtjylland Head-to-head (h2h)

• The visitor has won their recent three overall meetings.
• Their previous encounter awarded a 0-1 away win for the Ulvene.
• The Ulvene has recorded four of the last five wins.
• The host has won only one of their last 9 clashes at home.

Aalborg vs Midtjylland Prediction

Aalborg has a decent record at home with 7 wins out of their 13 matches until now. They have four losses in the same period in which two of them have come within the recent five clashes.

Even with such a pleasant form at home, facing stronger sides like Midtjylland will take out their advantage through the overall league performance.

Besides, the traveling side has lost none of their away fixtures so far. So, an away win in full time with 1.66 odds for the tip will be the best bet for the punters in the encounter.

The visitor had slotted in at least two goals in a match in four of their last five trips on the road in the campaign. The tip for over 1.5 team goals by Midtjylland will thus be a suitable option in the clash.

Aalborg vs Midtjylland Betting tips

• Midtjylland to win @ 1.66 (4/6).

• Over 1.5 goals by Midtjylland @ 1.75 (3/4).

Kolos Kovalivka vs Shakhtar Preview &Match Preview

Kolos Kovalivka vs Shakhtar
Ukraine- Premier League
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2020
Kick-Off at 15:00 UK/ 16:00 CET
Venue: Obolon Arena (Kiev)

This is a game between two teams at the extremes of the Championship group table. Shakhtar is on a 2 match win streak after the defeat to Zorya. But they still have a 16 point lead at the top and has only lost twice this year. Both these defeats came away from home, so they have to be careful in this upcoming tie on the road.

Kolos have more defeats than wins even at their home ground.  Currently, they have a losing streak going on and they do not want to face a team like this at this point. They have conceded more than they scored and in the present situation they may give away more this Sunday.

Kolos Kovalivka vs Shakhtar: Head-to-head (h2h)

• Shakhtar has won all competitive games against this opposition.
• Both the head to head games had more than 5.5 goals in total.
• The only meeting at the home of Kolos was the game in March 2020.
• Shakhtar comfortable won the game with a final score of 3-4.
• Kolos is on a 5 game losing streak in the league.

Kolos Kovalivka vs Shakhtar: Prediction

The same fixture saw a final scoreline with a total of 7 goals. As a matter of fact, all previous head to heads had a similar scoreline. Since the visitors are the best scoring team in the competition we can expect a similar result on Sunday. Also considering the number of goals Kolos has given away so far it will be foolish to think otherwise.

Kolos has previously found the net against top teams. Even though they are not the best choice for winning we can expect goals from them. Shakhtar has conceded goals consistently in the last 5 matchdays. They have given away 3 goals against this same opposition last time around. So I am backing a high scoring match with both teams getting goals.

Kolos Kovalivka vs Shakhtar: Betting Tips

• Over 2.5 goals @ 1.44(4/9).
• Both teams to score @ 2.00(1/1).

Insigne: 'Ospina always had great feet!'

Lorenzo Insigne was not surprised at David Ospina’s vision and passing after Napoli eliminated Inter to book a Coppa Italia Final with Juventus. ‘He always had great feet.’
The Partenopei had won the first leg 1-0 at San Siro back in February, a lead cancelled out within three minutes by Christian Eriksen curling in directly from the corner flag.
Dries Mertens made history by netting his 122^nd goal in the Napoli jersey, becoming their all-time top scorer ahead of Marek Hamsik.
They will face Juventus in the Final on Wednesday June 17.
“Inter did well, but we played our part and held out as a team. We wanted the Final at all costs and we achieved that. Now we need to recuperate and be ready for the Final in a few days,” Insigne told RAI Sport.
Ospina’s long pass proved decisive, as Insigne then rolled it across with a no-look ball for Mertens to score.
“Ospina has always had great feet, we tried this move a few times in training. He saw my run, created a great counter-attack and we brought home the result.
“It is strange to play in an empty stadium, but we have to do our duty. We thank all the nurses and doctors who worked so hard during this period, we dedicate the game to those who suffered so much and we hope this brought a little joy into their homes.”
It was particularly tough for coach Gennaro Gattuso, who lost his sister earlier this month to a terminal illness.
“We are all close to Gattuso, who is a great man even before a great coach. It has been a very difficult time for him and we hope this can give him a little moment of joy.”
Napoli will be up against Maurizio Sarri’s Juve in the Final at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday.
“It’s a special feeling facing Juventus, but we need a top performance, better than this evening, and we’ll certainly prepare for it in the best possible way.”

Olympiacos vs Aris Thessaloniki Prediction & Match Preview

Olympiacos vs Aris Thessaloniki
Greece – Super League
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2020
Kick-off at 19:30 UK/ 20:30 CET
Venue: Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium (Piraeus).

Without a loss in the campaign so far, Olympiacos is by far the strongest contender for the title this season. Aris Thessaloniki will be at a disadvantage in the clash when visiting Piraeus.

• Olympiacos form: 27 matches – 21 wins – 6 draws – 0 losses – 69 points.

• Thessaloniki form: 27 matches – 9 wins – 10 draws – 8 losses – 37 points.

Olympiacos is on a five-game winning streak in the campaign, following a 0-1 win on the road against PAOK in their previous encounter in the schedule.

Aris will visit on the back of a 3-1 win at home against the likes of OFI Crete in their prior clash in the league after four consecutive winless games.

Olympiacos vs Aris Thessaloniki Head-to-head (h2h)

• The host has been unbeaten in the prior 15 meetings.
• Since the 2002 victory at this venue, Aris has never won until now.
• Both teams have scored in the recent three fixtures.
• Their previous encounter awarded a 4-2 home win for Thrylos.

Olympiacos vs Aris Thessaloniki Prediction

The current form in the league this season and their overall performances in the earlier seasons are enough to justify Olympiacos’s chances of winning in the game.

The host has not lost to any other league sides after 27 appearances and is the only team to do so in the campaign this season out of the 14 squads.

The home win in the clash is probably the expected result by the time the fat lady sings. However, the odds are too low for the punters. So, the tip for Olympiacos to win with a -1 handicap at 1.66 odds will be the best bet in the clash.

Aris has scored 41 goals in the league so far but has conceded 33 in the same time. With an average of 2 goals per match for the host, we can expect a high-scoring affair. The tip for over 2.5 goals at 1.66 odds will be a suitable bet for the punters.

Olympiacos vs Aris Thessaloniki Betting tips

• Olympiacos to win with a -1 handicap @ 1.66 (4/6).

• Over 2.5 goals @ 1.66 (4/6).

Koulibaly: 'Napoli regaining confidence'

Kalidou Koulibaly says Napoli are regaining their ‘confidence’ under Gennaro Gattuso after reaching the Coppa Italia Final. ‘I want to repay’ the team and fans.
This was the first game back since the lockdown and the Partenopei held Inter to a 1-1 draw, allowing them to qualify 2-1 on aggregate, so they’ll face Juventus in the Final on June 17.
“We weren’t expecting the Inter goal to come that early, but we reacted well and soaked up pressure to deserve our place in the Final,” the defender told RAI Sport.
“Gattuso has given us a real confidence boost, as we had lost faith in ourselves a little bit and he reminded us that we are great players. We had struggled when under pressure, but we know how to suffer now and fight our way through difficulties.
“There is another game coming up with the Final in a few days, so we’ll work hard to be ready.”
Koulibaly has barely featured this season due to injury, as he had just returned when the pandemic ground football to a halt in March.
Gattuso replaced fired Carlo Ancelotti in December, but Koulibaly tore a muscle just days into the new tactician’s reign.
“Many things are changing at Napoli, but above all they are returning to the way they were. We are all aware that we can do more and this Final is a one-off match, so anything can happen.
“I hadn’t started a match for six months, so I am very happy to be back playing with my teammates. They and all the fans gave me so much support during this difficult time and I want to repay them for that.”

BATE vs Soligorsk Prediction & Match Preview

BATE vs Soligorsk
Belarus- Premier League
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2020
Kick-Off at 18:00 UK/ 19:00 CET
Venue: Borisov Arena (Barysaw)

This will be a decisive match day for both these teams. The hosts are just two points above the away side. BATE lost important points in their last league fixture when then traveled to meet Vitebsk. The 2-2 draw cost them to increase the lead over Soligorsk who are on a 4 game win streak.

Soligorsk has lost only twice this season just like BATE but has conceded only three goals in the 12 games so far. This will be one of the best defensive performances in Europe after just 12 rounds. The attack is not as impressive as the defense but they made it work so far.

BATE vs Soligorsk: Head-to-head (h2h)

• BATE has won 2 and lost one of the last 5 meetings against this opposition.
• More than 2.5 goals were scored in 4 of those 5 games across all venues.
• The hosts have not lost to Soligorsk at this ground since 2010.
• They have three clean sheets in the last 5 games against Soligorsk here.
• Four of their last 5 clashes here had less than 2.5 goals as well.
• BATE has a 10 game unbeaten run going on in the league.
• The visitors have not lost the last 7 league games on the trot.

BATE vs Soligorsk: Prediction

It is difficult to predict a clear winner for this one. But the fans will be entertained for sure. Most of their recent games had more than 2.5 goals. The hosts have scored three or more goals in three of their last 5 matches. But they have given away a significant amount of goals in recent times also.

The same can be said about the visitors, even though they have a better defensive line-up. But I think they will concede against BATE who have the upper hand at this ground. So I am backing a score with over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring those goals.

BATE vs Soligorsk: Betting Tips

• Over 2.5 goals @ 2.10(11/10).
• Both teams to score @ 1.83(5/6).

Salzburg vs LASK Prediction & Match Preview

Salzburg vs LASK
Austria – Bundesliga
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2020
Kick-off at 18:30 UK/ 19:30 CET
Venue: Red Bull Arena (Salzburg).

The Red Bulls are the defending champions of the competition, and they seem eager to go after another title at the end of this campaign as well. They also have put up phenomenal stats along with their 100% winning record in the post-season, while their counterparts are yet to post their first win. By all means, expect a huge win for Salzburg this Sunday.

Salzburg vs LASK Head-to-head (h2h)

• The last time these two met on the pitch, the title-holders recorded a 1-0 win.
• 22 of the past 26 wins had gone to the reigning champions as well.
• Six of the former seven clashes saw the Red Bulls scoring two or more goals.
• 16 of the prior 18 wins at this venue had gone to the hosts.
• 15 of the past 21 encounters at this venue saw the home team scoring two or more goals.

Salzburg vs LASK Prediction

The Red Bulls have a 100% winning record in the Championship Group, and they have scored five or more goals in three of their prior four match-ups, while conceding a total of one goal from these four fixtures.

They had also won six of the previous seven games, and kept clean sheets in five of their former seven overall games. At home, they have lost just thrice this whole season – where two of those losses had come in the Champions League, against Liverpool, and Napoli.

On the other hand, the Black-Whites have a 100% winless record in the post-season, and they had failed to score goals in three of their past five overall matches. On the road, they were winless in three of their previous four trips.

Moreover, the Red Bulls had recorded 22 of the past 26 overall h2h wins, and 16 of the last 18 such wins at this venue as well.

They had also scored two or more goals in six of the preceding seven overall h2h matches, and did so in 15 of the past 21 such clashes at this stadium.

Considering all these stats, it’s more than clear that Salzburg are about to post a huge win this Sunday.

Salzburg vs LASK Betting Tips

• Salzburg to Win @ 1.50 (1/2)

• Half Time/ Full Time: Salzburg/ Salzburg @ 2.50 (3/2).

Rapid Wien vs Wolfsberger Prediction & Match Preview

Rapid Wien vs Wolfsberger AC
Austria – Bundesliga
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2020
Kick-off at 16:00 UK/ 17:00 CERapid Wien vs Wolfsberger AC
Venue: Allianz Stadion (Vienna).

The Green-Whites have a 100% winning record in the post-season disregarding their match-up against toppers Salzburg, and impressively have not conceded a goal against any other team as well. Meanwhile, GAM FC have a single win against the worst team of the lot so far in the Championship Group. As such, expect a Rapid Wien win this Sunday.

Rapid Wien vs Wolfsberger AC Head-to-head (h2h)

• Seven of the past eleven overall wins had gone to the Green-Whites.
• Two of the preceding three match-ups saw GAM FC conceding two or more goals.
• 13 of the previous 16 overall wins had gone to the teams that were at home.
• Eight of the preceding nine wins at this stadium were recorded by the Green-Whites.
• Three of the last five encounters at this venue saw the hosts scoring four or more goals.

Rapid Wien vs Wolfsberger AC Prediction

The Green-Whites have won all of their matches in the post-season, bar their game against the defending champions Salzburg. Keep note that the latter are also on course to lift another crown at the end of this campaign.

In fact, this loss against the title-holders have been the sole defeat for the team in the past eight months. At home, they have a 100% winning record in 2020, and have conceded a single goal in the process – while having scored three or more goals in all but one fixture.

On the other hand, their opposite number have a single win this post-season so far, and that too against the worst team in the group – Sturm Graz. On top of that, GAM FC lost at home the last match-day letting in four goals.

Going on, at this venue, the Green-Whites registered eight of the past nine h2h wins, and scored four or more goals in three of the last five such meetings. Considering all these stats, it’s deduced that Rapid Wien are on course to record a convincing win this Sunday.

Rapid Wien vs Wolfsberger AC Betting Tips

• Draw No Bet: Rapid Wien @ 1.60 (3/5)

• Over 1.5 Team Goals by Rapid Wien @ 1.83 (5/6).

Hartberg vs Sturm Graz Prediction & Match Preview

Hartberg vs Sturm Graz
Austria – Bundesliga
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2020
Kick-off at 16:00 UK/ 17:00 CET
Venue: Stadion Hartberg (Hartberg).

Markus Schopp’s men knew that they had quite some distance to cover in the Championship Group, in order to qualify for a European spot. They have so far performed well in the post-season, with a 100% winning record barring the Salzburg game. Meanwhile, the Blackies have lost all of their fixtures in the group. Likely, expect hosts Hartberg to post the win.

Hartberg vs Sturm Graz Head-to-head (h2h)

• The past five games ended in wins for the teams at home.
• Nine of the preceding ten encounters saw the Blackies failing to keep a clean sheet.
• Schopp’s men on the other hand kept two clean sheets from the past three match-ups.
• At this venue, the hosts are on a two-game winning run.
• The guests have not scored a single goal in a league clash at this stadium.

Hartberg vs Sturm Graz Prediction

The Blackies are placed dead last in this Championship Group, and they have a 100% losing record in the post-season so far. Not only have they lost all of their fixtures, but they have let in 11 goals from their total three games as well.

Moreover, they were winless in 12 of their previous 15 overall match-ups, and remained so in eight of their former nine away fixtures as well.

On the other hand, Schopp’s men have a 100% winning record in the Championship Group so far, disregarding their match-up against Salzburg. However, note that Salzburg are the toppers as well as the defending champions of the league.

Schopp’s men have also scored two or more goals in all matches but one. Moreover, the past five h2h encounters had ended in wins for the the teams at home, and most importantly, at this venue, Schopp’s men have a 100% winning record in h2h league fixtures, and impressively have not conceded a single goals in such clashes.

Considering these stats, it’s implied that Hartberg are the stronger team this Sunday, and logic dictates that punters back them to deliver better performance.

Hartberg vs Sturm Graz Betting Tips

• Double Chance: Hartberg or Draw @ 1.50 (1/2)

• Hartberg +0.5 Asian Handicap @ 1.60 (3/5).

Gattuso: 'Napoli players giving everything'

Gennaro Gattuso assures the Inter goal was ‘not David Ospina’s error’ and praises Napoli for reaching the Coppa Italia Final. ‘These lads are giving us everything.’
Christian Eriksen stunned the hosts with a goal direct from the corner flag within three minutes, but Dries Mertens equalised with an historic goal, making him the all-time club top scorer.
The 1-1 result was enough for Napoli to qualify 2-1 on aggregate, setting up a Final against Juventus on Wednesday June 17.
“We are facing a Juventus side that are accustomed to winning, have the mentality of great champions, so we can fight it out and have our say. We know that it’ll take a great performance to bring home the trophy.”
Lorenzo Insigne dedicated the result to Gattuso, who lost his sister to a terminal illness earlier this month.
“I want to thank the whole football world, as everyone was very close to me and my family. It’s been tough. I dedicate this to my family, my parents and my sister. We all loved her very much, it was a big loss,” the coach told RAI Sport.
“I like to have a good and honest rapport with all my players. I have to make choices at the end of the day, but having the option to make five substitutions is certainly helpful with a squad of this strength in depth.
“We are a team with a lot of quality. We tried to be even more aggressive and attacking in our pressing, but we’re still working on it and haven’t got the movements down yet. Once we do go under pressure, we know how to suffer and deal with it.
“We conceded a daft goal, but it was not Ospina’s error, it was an error in the positioning on the corner. After 90-plus days, we started where we left off.
“The squad believes in what we’re doing, works hard during the week and these lads are giving us everything. I think the quality level is very high and if we manage to defend and attack with humility, we can achieve great things.”
Gattuso is only under contract until the end of the season, so will he get a renewal?
“Fortunately, I am not interested in money, I just care about having the respect of those I work with. Contracts are worth little with me, as I fully admit that I can lose my temper and walk off, so I need to improve that about myself.
“It wasn’t easy today after 95 days, everything was strange about this experience. When we did get back to training, it was individually, then in tiny groups with social distancing, there were muscular issues, it was like training during the end of the world.
“We lost thousands of people, the world has changed, even coming to the stadium with masks and sitting far away from people in the street, all of it is strange. None of it compares to the devastation of losing so many people.”

Gaziantep vs Ankaragucu Prediction & Match Preview

Gaziantep vs Ankaragucu
Turkey – Super Lig
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2020
Kick-Off at 19:00 UK/ 20:00 CET
Venue: Gaziantep Stadyumu (Gaziantep)

The hosts are struggling in a four-game winless run currently. They are fresh from a 1-0 away defeat to Alanyaspor. They had to play the top two teams in the three recent matchdays.  The game against toppers Trabzonspor was a draw and they lost to Basaksehir. This upcoming tie is a golden chance to get back to winning ways.

The team from Ankara is in the relegation zone after losing half of their 26 matches so far. But with the table being closely packed they still have the chance to get out and survive for yet another season. They are fresh from a win against Rizespor which ended a 3 match losing streak.

Gaziantep vs Ankaragucu: Head-to-head (h2h)

• Gaziantep has two wins and a defeat in the 5 meetings with this opposition.
• Both teams scored in four of those five games across all venues.
• More than 2.5 goals were scored in four of those matches in all completions
• The two head to head games at this ground ended as draws.
• Both the teams scored in both of those matches here.
• Gaziantep is on a 4 game winless run in the league.

Gaziantep vs Ankaragucu: Prediction

For a team playing their first season after promotion to the top tier, the hosts have done well so far. They are 9th in the table but still have to improve in defending the goal. The attack has scored 36 goals but the backline has conceded more than what they scored.

Ankaragucu, despite being in the relegation zone can hurt the hosts.  Since the hosts are low on confidence the visitors can pressure the defense to get some goals in. They have scored past teams like Besiktas and Fenerbahce in recent weeks. But a goal may not be enough for the away side to guarantee three points. The reverse fixture saw the newbie win after a close game with the final score being 1-2. So I am backing the hosts to win with both teams scoring.

Gaziantep vs Ankaragucu: Betting Tips

• Both teams to score @ 1.65 (7/11).
• Home team to win @ 1.44 (4/9).

Rizespor vs Galatasaray Prediction & Match Preview

Rizespor vs Galatasaray
Turkey – Super Lig
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2020
Kick-Off at 19:00 UK/ 20:00 CET
Venue: Çaykur Didi Stadyumu (Rize)

This one has all the elements of turning out into a one-sided game. The hosts have lost more than half of their league games. This had put them in the relegation zone early in the season. Currently, they are winless in 8 matches on the trot.

The reigning champions are three points short of the top spot. Since the table is so closely contested they still have the chance to pick up another title depending on other results as well. Currently, they are on a 2 game drawing streak, which has affected their chances in the title race. With the hosts in a tight spot, this will be a normal day at the office for Galatasaray.

Rizespor vs Galatasaray: Head-to-head (h2h)

• The Lions are unbeaten in the last 10 games against this opposition.
• Both sides scored in 5 of the last 6 meetings between these two.
• The last time Rizespor won this fixture was back in November 2015.
• The visitors have two wins and a loss in their 5 previous trips to this ground.
• Both sides scored in all those five games in both cup and league.
• Three of those matches had more than 2.5 goals also.

Rizespor vs Galatasaray: Prediction

In the current scenario, no one in their right mind would support the hosts to beat Galatasaray. The Lions are the best teams at home and they have done great in matches on the road too. The home team has lost more games than they won at this ground.

Rizespor has scored 22 goals so far in all the matches, of which 16 came at this ground. But at the same time, they have conceded more than twice those goals too.  They are on a 3 match winless run here and have lost three of the last 5 games at this ground. Even though they have lost they have found the back of the net in the majority of those games. Those goals came against teams like Basaksehir and Besiktas. They have scored against Galatasaray in the recent cup game also. So I am backing both teams to score and the visitors to win.

Rizespor vs Galatasaray: Betting Tips

• Galatasaray to win @ 1.62 (5/8).
• Both teams to score @ 1.80 (4/5).

Genclerbirligi vs Konyaspor Prediction & Match Preview

Genclerbirligi vs Konyaspor
Turkey – Super Lig
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2020
Kick-Off at 16:30 UK/ 17:30 CET
Venue: Eryaman Stadium (Ankara)

The hosts are currently desperate for wins after a three-game winless run. It started with the away defeat to giants Galatasaray which was quite expected. The recent of the defeats came against the mid-table side Denizlispor.

With these results, the Red and Black are currently 12th in the points table. They have lost 12 of their 26 matches and also has 7 wins and draws each.

Konyaspor is also having a hard time in the league. They are just 2 points below their upcoming opponents but have an unbeaten streak active right now. This spell includes three consecutive draws and the recent was a win against Fenerbahce at home.

But the attack for the Anatolian Eagle needs to improve big time. From 26 games they have more draws than wins or losses. The frontmen have scored only 21 goals which are the poorest stats in the league this season.

Genclerbirligi vs Konyaspor: Head-to-head (h2h)

• The Red and Black have two wins and a loss in the last 5 meetings with this opposition.
• Both sides scored in three of those five games across all venues.
• Three of those matches had less than 2.5 goals in total.
• The hosts have won four of the 5 previous head to head games here.
• They kept three clean sheets in those matches both in league and cup.
• Fewer than 2.5 goals were scored in three of their last 5 clashes here.
• Genclerbirligi is winless in their 3 recent league games on the trot.

Genclerbirligi vs Konyaspor: Prediction

The head to head history at this ground gives the upper hand to the home teams. They have lost only once in 13 meetings with Konyaspor in front of their home crowd.

Also, they have a good home form going on, as they have lost only to toppers Trabzonspor in the last 8 home fixtures. Half of these eight games turned out to be victories for the hosts.

As we know the visitors are not known for their scoring brilliance. But they will get chances as the home side has a shaky defense which has conceded 44 goals already. Also, Konyaspor has found the net in 5 latest away games. So I am backing a win for the hosts with both teams scoring goals.

Genclerbirligi vs Konyaspor: Betting Tips

• The home team to win @ 1.70 (7/10).
• Both teams to score @ 1.85 (6/7).

Karlsruher vs Stuttgart Prediction & Match Preview

Karlsruher vs Stuttgart
Germany – 2. Bundesliga
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2020
Kick-Off at 12:30 UK/ 13:30 CET
Venue: Wildparkstadion (Karlsruhe)

This is an interesting matchup- a relegated team going against a promoted side. The hosts hate life in the second tier of German football. They are placed at the top of the relegation zone with 30 points in 30 games.

Karlsruher are currently struggling to get wins as an active 4 match winless run is going on. From the games so far they have twice the number of defeats than the six games they won.

Stuttgart is well placed to get the automatic promotion to Bundesliga next season. But with Hamburger pursuing them close, they will need to keep clams and finish the season on a high note. They are enjoying a spell of unbeaten games after a run of winless matches.

Karlsruher vs Stuttgart: Head-to-head (h2h)

• Stuttgart has a six-game winning streak against this opposition across all venues.
• More than 2.5 goals were scored in four of those 6 matches.
• Both teams scored in three of those matches as well.
• The last time Karlsruher won this fixture was back in September 2009.
• The hosts have 2 wins and three defeats in 5 latest head to head matches at this ground.
• Fewer than 2.5 goals came in three of those five games here.

Karlsruher vs Stuttgart: Prediction

Stuttgart has won against the teams in the relegation zone this season. The recent win against Dresden is a shining example of how they play against weaker opposition. Also, I do not think the home team is capable of spoiling the party for the Reds.

I believe we may see multiple goals from the visitors on Sunday. The hosts have conceded 49 goals in the season, which is the same number of goals the Reds scored. But the recent win for the home side over a top team like Darmstadt has shown that they can take down any defense. So I am backing the away team to win with both teams netting goals.

Karlsruher vs Stuttgart: Betting Tips

• Stuttgart to win @ 1.75 (3/4).
• Both teams to score @ 1.66 (2/3).

Darmstadt vs Hannover Prediction & Match Preview

Darmstadt vs Hannover
Germany – 2. Bundesliga
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2020
Kick-Off at 12:30 UK/ 13:30 CET
Venue: Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor (Darmstadt)

There is very little between these two teams in terms of points. The home team is fifth in the table with more draws than wins. From the 30 games, they have 10 wins and 13 draws so far. With a healthy scoring rate what they have few problems in the attacking department. But the defense is whole another story as they have conceded 99% of the goals they scored till now.

Hannover is just a point below the upcoming opposition. Despite that, they have scored and unfortunately conceded more goals than the hosts.  They have to keep winning matches to keep the pressure on top teams for a chance to get back to Bundesliga. With a 2 game winning streak going on the Reds will be high on confidence.

Darmstadt vs Hannover: Head-to-head (h2h)

• The Lilies are on a 3 game winning streak in head to head matches.
• They are unbeaten in the 5 previous meetings with this opposition.
• The last time Hannover won this fixture was 28 years ago.
• They have won only once in all meetings with these opponents.
• Both sides scored in all 4 latest head to head matches.
• The recent 3 games had the same final score of 2-1.
• The hosts have never lost to Hannover in all their 5 meetings here.
• Both sides found the back of the net in three of those 5 games.

Darmstadt vs Hannover: Prediction

The visitors had some major setbacks on the road in recent matchdays. One of those defeats was against the toppers Bielefeld, which was not a surprise.

But the the shocking loss to Sandhausen has rattled the players and fans alike. The hosts are also on a winless run but at home, they are a hard nut to crack.

Darmstadt is unbeaten at home since early December of 2019. The majority of the 8 games since then ended as draws and it had only three wins. But the visitors have lost away matches consistently this season.

Despite losing most of their recent matches on the road, they have scored in most of those games.

Since both teams are good at scoring we can expect goals in this one. So I am backing the hosts to win with both teams getting the goals.

Darmstadt vs Hannover: Betting Tips

• The home team to win @ 1.87(7/8).
• Both teams to score @ 1.62(5/8).Looking for More Games? Let’s Jump to our main