Rio Ave vs Benfica Prediction & Match Preview

Rio Ave vs Benfica
Portugal – Primeira Liga
Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2020
Kick-Off at 21:15 UK/ 22:15 CET
Venue: Estádio do Rio Ave (Vila do Conde)

Benfica needs to break the drawing streak they are currently on if they wish to lift the title. They are currently second with a 2 point difference with toppers Porto. The reigning champs have drawn all 4 previous league games which include both home and away fixtures.

Rio Ave returned back to winning ways after the defeat against Ferreira. The latest win against Moreirense made it 11 wins in the current season for the Rioavistas. They have a respectable attack but if they wish to get into the title race they will have to get a major upgrade in that department. With Benfica in the next match, their defense will need to be literally perfect to avoid a goal fest this Wednesday.

Rio Ave vs Benfica: Head-to-head (h2h)

• Benfica has a 6 game winning streak against this opposition.
• They are unbeaten in the last 12 competitive matches on the trot.
• Rio Ave previously won this fixture back in March 2015.
• The latest 7 of their clashes saw both sides getting goals.
• In 6 games during that spell, the score had more than 2.5 goals in total.
• Benfica has not lost at this ground in the last 5 years.
• The last 3 head to head games here had goals from both sides.

Rio Ave vs Benfica: Prediction

The reason for back to back draws in recent weekdays for the visitors was because of their silly mistakes at the back. Considering Rio Ave has never failed to get goals in home games, we can expect them to get goals. Also, the recent head to head stats also shows the same trend. So I am backing both teams to score on Wednesday.

Benfica has dominated in head to head matches against this opposition. Apart from some rare wins, Rio Ave has always felt the heat against the reigning champions. Benfica has lost only thrice this season and I do not see Rio beating them here. So I am backing the visiting team to grab three points.

Rio Ave vs Benfica: Betting Tips

• Benfica to win @ 1.63 (5/8).
• Both teams to score @ 1.90 (9/10).

Pacos Ferreira vs Belenenses Prediction & Match Preview

Pacos Ferreira vs Belenenses
Portugal – Primeira Liga
Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2020
Kick-Off at 19:00 UK/ 20:00 CET
Venue: Estádio da Capital do Móvel (Paços de Ferreira).

The hosts are just 5 points above the relegation zone. They have lost more than half of their 26 games until now. During this season they have lost 15 games while winning only 7 in return. The latest league fixture saw them lose to Sporting who are fourth in the table.

The away side is currently on an unbeaten run which extends to the last 6 matchdays. With half of those being wins, they have moved to 13th spot in the table. But they still need to keep adding on the points to reach where they finished last season. With a newbie like the hosts, they will have the added advantage of experience.

Pacos Ferreira vs Belenenses: Head-to-head (h2h)

• Ferreira has two wins and a defeat in 5 of their previous meetings.
• Both sides have found the back of the net in three of those matches.
• Four of those five games had less than 2.5 goals in total.
• Ferreira is unbeaten in the last 7 head to head games at this ground.
• Fewer than 2.5 goals were scored in 6 of those 7 games here.
• The last time Belenenses won at this ground was back in March 2008.

Pacos Ferreira vs Belenenses: Prediction

The home team had an inconsistent last few weeks in the league. After they won the game against teams like Famalicao, Rio Ave, and then went to lose to Sporting and Guimaraes. On the other hand, the visitors are on an unbeaten run. Belenenses have won some very difficult games against mid-table teams. So even though they have a poor head to head record at this ground they have the upper hand in this upcoming tie.

It is true that both of them have weak defenses but at the same time, both attacking units are not in form. The hosts have scored 22 goals so far while the visitors have scored one less in the 26 rounds.  In the current form, the chance for both teams scoring is very narrow. So I am backing a double chance for a draw or the visitors winning with only one team scoring.

Ferreira vs Belenenses: Betting Tips

• Double Chance @ 1.67 (2/3).
• Both teams to score: No @ 1.90 (9/10)

Augsburg vs Hoffenheim Prediction & Match Preview

Augsburg vs Hoffenheim
Germany – Bundesliga
Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2020
Kick-off at 19:30 UK/ 20:30 CET
Venue: WWK Arena (Augsburg).

Marcel Rapp’s men are placed in the final European spot at the moment. However, this position would only allow them entry into the qualifying stage of the Europa League, whereas a surplus of three points would give them a direct ticket to the competition.

Moreover, Freiburg, trailing by just one point, are chasing them for this seventh spot too. As such, a win is a must for Rapp’s men. On the other hand though, Heiko Herrlich’s men are in a relatively safer position.

On top of that, Rapp’s men have performed well against this opponent recently, and they are on a four-match winning run at this venue too. For these reasons, expect a Hoffenheim win this Wednesday.

Augsburg vs Hoffenheim: Head-to-head (h2h)

• 12 of the previous 16 wins had gone to Rapp’s men.
• Eight of the preceding nine encounters saw Herrlich’s men conceding two or more goals.
• In the last five years, only once have Rapp’s lost against this opponent.
• The guests are on a four-match winning run at this stadium.
• The combined scoreline for the preceding three fixtures at this ground is 0-8, in favor of the visitors.

Augsburg vs Hoffenheim: Prediction

Heiko Herrlich’s men recorded a 0-1 win on the road the last match-day, against Mainz. Right in the first minute itself did the guests score their goal, and defended well throughout the next 89 minutes to make sure of the three points.

In the meantime, Rapp’s men lost 0-2 at home the past game week, against Leipzig. The visitors scored two quick-fire goals early in the fixture, and did not allow any chance for the home team to make a comeback.

By the looks of things, Rapp’s men have the upper hand this Wednesday. First and foremost, they are on active four-game winning run at this stadium in h2h clashes, and scored a total of 11 goals in the process.

Moreover, they had also kept clean sheets in the past three h2h meetings at this stadium, leading to a combined scoreline of 0-8, in their favor. On top of that, they had also recorded 12 of the preceding 16 h2h wins.

Going on, they are desperate to secure as many points as they can – as they need to keep safe their seventh spot (which would afford them an entry into the Europa Qualifiers), and want to go after a direct-entry ticket that’s currently in possession of Wolfsburg.

On the contrary, Herrlich’s men are currently in a safe spot, and need not worry much about how the next three games would turn out to be. As such, expect the better performance from the guests, Hoffenheim.

Augsburg vs Hoffenheim: Betting Tips

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

• Hoffenheim to Win Either Half @ 1.75 (3/4).

Bayer Leverkusen vs Koln Prediction & Match Preview

Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Koln
Germany – Bundesliga
Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2020
Kick-off at 19:30 UK/ 20:30 CET
Venue: BayArena (Leverkusen).

The Company’s Eleven are currently placed fourth in the table, and as such are in possession of the final ticket to the Champions League. However, they are being furiously chased by Gladbach, who trail by a single point.

Likely, the Company’s Eleven are desperate for a win. On the other hand though, the Billy Goats are a team that got promoted to the top flight just this last summer, and are struggling really hard at this point.

As a positive note, they do have a surplus of seven points over the relegation cut-off, and with just three games remaining in the season, they are relatively safe. Consequentially, expect the determined Bayer Leverkusen to post the win this Wednesday.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Koln: Head-to-head (h2h)

• 16 of the past 21 wins had gone to the Company’s Eleven.
• The last time these two met on the pitch, the Billy Goats recorded a 2-0 victory at home.
• Six of the former nine clashes had goals from both teams.
• 14 of the preceding 17 wins at this venue had gone to the hosts.
• 15 of the previous 19 encounters at this venue saw the home team scoring two or more goals.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Koln: Prediction

The Company’s Eleven recorded a 1-1 draw on the road the last match-day, against Schalke. It was more of a lucky result for the guests.

After the first half had ended goalless, the hosts led all through the second half after they converted a penalty early after the break. However, an own goal from the side of the hosts equalized the scoreline, which then remained unchanged till final whistle.

Meanwhile, the Billy Goats lost 1-2 at home the past game week, against Union Berlin. The visitors dominated proceedings all through the fixture, and should have ended with a clean sheet.

However, in the injury time, the home team slotted in a consolation goal, in return for the two already scored by Union Berlin.

As of now, the Company’s Eleven are overwhelming favorites to post a win. They have been one of the best teams in the competition for a long time, and especially so this season. They are also determined to qualify for the 2020-21 Champions League.

On the other hand, the Goats were promoted to this top flight just last season, and are struggling to put forth worthwhile performances. On top of that, due to their apparent safety, they are not motivated to give their best on the pitch as well.

On top of that, the Company’s Eleven have been the dominant squad in h2h clashes over the years too.

Considering all these observations, it’s deduced that Bayer Leverkusen are about to deliver a win this Wednesday.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Koln: Betting Tips

• Bayer Leverkusen to Win @ 1.44 (4/9)

• To Score in First Half: Bayer Leverkusen @ 1.50 (1/2).

RB Leipzig vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Prediction & Match Preview

Leipzig vs Fortuna Dusseldorf
Germany – Bundesliga
Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2020
Kick-off at 19:30 UK/ 20:30 CET
Venue: Red Bull Arena (Leipzig).

The Red Bulls are the only team in the whole competition to have gone unbeaten in the past five match-days along with Bayern. At the moment, they are chasing a spot in the podium, and seem well-placed to secure such a finish.

However, Uwe Rosler’s men are going through some tense moments. With three match-days remaining in the season, they are placed in the relegation zone, and need a surplus of four points in order to avoid getting the boot.

This desperation could backfire for Rosler’s men, especially with their opponents being the Red Bulls, who have been the dominant squad in h2h clashes over the years. As such, expect a Leipzig win this Wednesday.

Leipzig vs Fortuna Dusseldorf: Head-to-head (h2h)

• The last time these two met on the pitch, the Red Bulls recorded a 0-3 win on the road.
• The last Rosler’s men won against this opponent was back in 2001.
• In the past decade, disregarding a single match-up, the Red Bulls have scored two or more goals.
• The hosts have a 100% unbeaten record at this venue.
• Disregarding a single meeting, the home team have scored two or more goals in 100% of h2h clashes over the years.

Leipzig vs Fortuna Dusseldorf: Prediction

The Red Bulls recorded a 0-2 win on the road the last match-day, against Hoffenheim. Early in the game itself did the guests gain upper hand – thanks to their two quick-fire goals, that came in the span of two minutes.

Interestingly, both goals were scored by Dani Olmo. Thereafter, the Bulls concentrated a bit more on defense, and saw out the remaining minutes without further incident.

In the meantime, Rosler’s men lost at home the past game week, against Borussia Dortmund. Though it seemed the match-up would end in a draw, the Erling Haaland goal in the injury time gifted the three points to his team.

As things stand, the Red Bulls are the overwhelming favorites. They are placed in a podium position, and one more win would most certainly ensure their participation in the next edition of the Champions League.

On top of that, they were unbeaten in 27 of their past 29 overall fixtures, and are unbeaten at home in their last 15 appearances – with their last loss here coming in the Champions League.

On the contrary, Rosler’s men have been one of the worst in the league this season, and they have a total of four wins away from home in the campaign. In addition, they have severely suffered in h2h clashes over the years as well.

Taking into account all these findings, it’s concluded that Leipzig are about to post a huge win this game week.

Leipzig vs Fortuna Dusseldorf: Betting Tips

• Leipzig -1, -1.5 Asian Handicap @ 1.44 (4/9)

• To Score in Both Halves: Leipzig @ 1.67 (2/3).

Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz Prediction & Match Preview

Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz
Germany – Bundesliga
Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2020
Kick-off at 19:30 UK/ 20:30 CET
Venue: Signal Iduna Park (Dortmund).

Der BVB could have been the star of the show this past decade in the Bundesliga, if not for the presence of Bayern Munich. Still, they do deserve the respect of being a heavyweight in one of Europe’s top five leagues.

The 05ers on the other hand, are hanging by a thread over the relegation cut-off. With three match-days remaining till the end of the season, points are in desperate need for them.

However, note that Der BVB have performed phenomenally well against this opponent over the years, and especially so at this venue. Likely, expect a Dortmund win this game week.

Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz: Head-to-head (h2h)

• The latest official clash ended in a huge 0-4 win on the road for Der BVB.
• 17 of the previous 19 wins had gone to this same team as well.
• 11 of the former 14 encounters saw the 05ers conceding two or more goals.
• In the past 15 years, the guests have secured a total of just one win at this venue.
• Six of the preceding seven meetings at this ground ended in wins for the home team.

Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz: Prediction

Der BVB recorded a 0-1 win on the road the last match-day, against Dusseldorf. It was a tough-fought victory for the potential runners-up.

The scoreline stood at 0-0 all through the ninety minutes, and it was in the final seconds of the injury time, that future superstar Erling Haaland found the winner for his team.

In the meantime, the 05ers lost 0-1 at home the past game week, against Augsburg. Right in the first minute itself the visitors found the back of the net, and despite trying their level best to find the equalizer, the home team could not.

A fleeting look at their respective forms, and it could be said that Der BVB are the favorites for the day. Not only are they placed second in the table at the moment, but they easily have been the best team in Germany after Bayern, for the past decade.

On the other hand, their opposite number have a total of two wins from their last ten fixtures, and they are placed just above the relegation line. Moreover, Der BVB have dominated h2h clashes for a long time over this opponent too.

Considering all these observations, it’s estimated that Borussia Dortmund are about to deliver a convincing win this Wednesday.

Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz: Betting Tips

• Borussia Dortmund -1, -1.5 Asian Handicap @ 1.50 (1/2)

• Half Time Result: Borussia Dortmund to Win @ 1.60 (3/5).

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Schalke Prediction & Match Preview

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Schalke
Germany – Bundesliga
Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2020
Kick-off at 17:30 UK/ 18:30 CET
Venue: Commerzbank-Arena (Frankfurt).

The Royal Blues are currently one of the worst teams in the whole competition. The only reason they are still placed in the top half of the table is due to the performances they delivered earlier in the campaign.

Meanwhile, the Eagles were going through a similar phase, but the fact that the season is about to come to an end must have sprung them into action. At present, they seem to be playing displaying their older levels.

As such, expect Frankfurt to take advantage of their game against the struggling Schalke, and post the three points on the board.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Schalke: Head-to-head (h2h)

• The Eagles had recorded wins in three of the past five games.
• Five of the preceding seven wins had also gone to the same team.
• Six of the former eleven encounters saw the Royal Blues failing to score goals.
• It’s been ten years since the guests have recorded a win at this stadium.
• Six of the previous eight match-ups at this venue saw the visitors failing to score goals.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Schalke: Prediction

The Eagles recorded a 1-4 win on the road the last match-day, against Hertha. The hosts had begun on a positive note, but the red card they received just before half time messed up their momentum.

After the break, the visitors scored four goals one after the other to secure their win.

In the meantime, the Royal Blues were held to a 1-1 draw at home the past game week, by Leverkusen. They did have the opportunity to win, as they were leading 1-0 (due to a penalty) at the 81st minute.

However, the unfortunate own goal equalized the scorelines, and the Leverkusen defense then held strong till the final whistle.

As things stand, the Eagles have the upper hand. The foremost reason would be the current form of their counterparts. The Royal Blues had lost seven of their previous ten games, and are also winless in their last fifteen fixtures.

On the road, the last they won was back in November, and they also had failed to score in five of their preceding seven such trips. On the other hand, the Eagles had won three of their past five match-ups, and even had scored two or more goals in all of these wins.

Going on, the Eagles also have an unbeaten record in h2h clashes at this venue since 2010, and even kept clean sheets during the period, in all but two games.

Considering all these stats, it’s more then evident that Eintracht Frankfurt are on course to record a win this Wednesday.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Schalke: Betting Tips

• To Win: Eintracht Frankfurt @ 1.75 (3/4)

• Over 1.5 Team Goals by Eintracht Frankfurt @ 1.75 (3/4).