Scotland v England

International Friendly

Celtic Park

18th November 2014 @ 20.00 GMT

How are the two sides form?

Scotland gave Ireland a lecture in the perfect goal during the weekends EURO 2016 qualification-group matches with a 1-0 victory. The Scotsmen are unbeaten in their last three matches 

England are unbeaten in their group after winning 3-1 against Slovenia during the weekend, and are looking secure their place in the EURO. Therefore, Roy Hodgson probably will try out some of the younger players against Scotland.

England won the last match between the two sides, 3-2.

What are the probable line ups?

Marshall

Whittaker - Martin - Hanley - Robertson

Maloney - Brown - Mulgrew - Anya

Fletcher - Naismith

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Sterling - Rooney - Welbeck

Henderson - Wilshere - Lallana

Clyne - Cahill - Jagielka - Gibbs

Hart

Worth keeping an eye on

Scotland - Ikechi Anya: The Watford winger socred a wonder-goal against Germany and the Anya will be a handful for any defender.

England - Danny Welbeck: Hodgson has named Welbeck as his plan A and the manager has strong believes in the Arsenal striker. He scored twice against Slovenia and will be a handful for the Scotland defend.

What to expect from this match?

This match has England written all over it, but Scotland is not a bad side and a win against England will mean the world to the fans. England looks strong at the moment, and they should be clear winners against Scotland, but as we saw against Ireland, the Scots are capable of scoring some wonderful goals and create chances out of nothing. The England defend doesn't seem as strong as it could be, and this might be the Scots chance. 

What are the odds?

Scotland: 11/4 (Betfred)

Draw: 12/5 (Betfair)

England: 6/5 (Paddypower) 

Arsenal v Manchester City

FA Community Shield

Wembley Stadium

10-08-2014 @ 15.00 UK

Arsenal won against Boreham Wood and lost against New York Redbull before playing their friendly tournament Emirates Cup last weekend. Here, The Gunners won 5-1 against Benfica before losing 0-1 to Monaco. 

Manchester Citys first friendly this season ended with a loss to Dundee FC, followed up two consecutive wins against Hearts and Sporting Kansas. Last week they played the Guinness International Champions Cup facing AC Milan, Liverpool and Olympiacos. Here, City only won against AC Milan.

The last ten meetings between Arsenal and Manchester City have ended in five City wins. 

What are the probable line up?

Arsenal are definately without Theo Walcott for the Community Shield, as the winger is out with a knee injury. Furthermore, Ryo Miyaichi, Thomas Vermaelen and the new goalkeeper David Ospina are all rated doubtful. 

Manchester City are without Alvaro Negredo, struggling with a foot injury.

Crystal Palace v Liverpool

Premier League Round 37

Selhurst Park

05-05-2014 @ 20.00 UK

How are the two teams form?

Crystal Palace saw an end to their five consecutive win streak against Manchester City last week, but their impressing late-season form have already saved them another season in the best English company. 

Liverpool, also saw an end to their winning streak when Chelsea took a win at Anfield Road last week, and lost some vital points in the trophy battle.

Historically, Crystal Palace have an overtake against Liverpool with four victories and one draw in the last ten meetings.

What are the probable line-up?

Crystal Palace currently have an injury free squad while Liverpool are without Sebastian Coates and Enrique due to injuries. At the same time, Daniel Sturridge is rated doubtful and Jordan Henderson is out with a ban.

Chelsea v Galatasaray

Champions League Round of 16

Stamford Bridge

18-03-2014 @ 19.45

How are the two teams form?

Despite losing to Aston Villa during the weekend, Chelsea are still 1st in the Premier League four points ahead of Liverpool. Their opponents tomorrow are unbeaten in 14 matches in the Superlig and  haven't lost at home this season. However, the match tomorrow is played at Stamford Bridge where Galatasaray lost 1-0 last time they visited Chelsea in the Champions League.

What are the probable lineups?

Chelsea are without Ashley Cole , Tomas Kalas, David Luiz and Marco van Ginkel for the match while Galatasaray are without Emre Colak and Aydin Yilmaz.

Cech

Ivanovic - Terry - Cahill - Azpilicueta

Ramires - Matic

Willian - Oscar - Hazard

Eto'o

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Drogba - Yilmaz

Sneijder - Melo - Inan - Hajrovic

Telles - Balta - Chedjou - Eboué

Muslera

What to expect from this match?

Galatasaray showed that there is a reason why they are among the final 16 teams in the Champions League in the first meeting between the two sides. This week, they have the chance of sending Chelsea out in the dark, but it is not an easy task at Stamford Bridge. The Chelsea fans will welcome Didier Drogba welcome back at their ground well knowing he can be the man sending them out. Chelsea have the away goal from first meeting on their side, and play a defensive match. However, with opponents as Drogba and Sneijder Chelsea can not feel safe until the final whistle. Galatasaray will have to get forward, so I am expecting a well played match with a high amount of chances in both ends of the pitch.

What are the odds?

Bet365 has Chelsea as favorites with a 2/5 odds while a draw pays best betting with Unibet who offers an odds of 4. Galatasaray gives an odds 8 with Betfair.

Tottenham Hotspurs v Arsenal

Premier League Round 30

White Hart Lane

16-03-2014 @ 16.00 UK

How are the two teams form?

Spurs are 5th in the table after losing 4-0 against Chelsea on Saturday and are now four points after Manchester City on the 4th. While loosing their last two away matches, Tottenham are unbeaten in three home games.

Arsenal won 4-1 against Everton in the FA Cup this weekend and are third in the Premier League seven points behind Chelsea. The Gunners have not won in three consecutive away matches before heading to White Hart Lane. 

Arsenal have won the last two matches between the two sides, and in total five of the last ten games has ended in the Gunners favour.

What are the probable line-ups?

Etienne Capoue, Vlad Chiriches, Erik Lamela and Danny Rose are all out with injuries while Michael Dawson, Moussa Dembélé and Christian Eriksen are rated doubtful for the match. On top of that, Younes Kaboul is out with a ban after receiving a red card against Chelsea. 

The opponent, Arsenal, are also struggling with injuries as Diaby, Kim Källström, Aaron Ramsey, Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere are sidelined while Laurent Koscielny and Nacho Monreal are rated doubtful.

Lloris

Walker - Vertonghen - Fryers - Naughton

Sandro

Lennon - Paulinho - Bentaleb - Eriksen

Adebayor

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Giroud

Cazorla - Ozil - Oxlade-Chamberlain

Arteta - Flamini

Gibbs - Koscielny - Mertesacker - Sagna

Szczesny

What to expect from this match?

The players always gives that little extra and tackles that harder in the North London Derby, and with two crowds battling each other outside the pitch, this match can be a hot affair. The last three matches has been very tight and ended with a one or two goal victory to one of the sides, but back in 2012 Arsenal won two consecutive matches against their rivals 5-2. Sunday's match can also turn out to be a goal show as both sides have the strikers capable of finding the net. The Gunners will go into the match knowing that a victory is crucial in their battle for the trophy, and with their 4-1 win against Everton in their back they will be full of confidence. However, Spurs are in as much need of points as Arsenal are if they want to stay in the top, and are not going to give Arsenal any help on Sunday.

What are the odds?

The odds on the two teams are close, but most bookmakers have Arsenal as favorites for the win. The best odds comes from betway with a 8/5 on Arsenal. However, as Tottenham have not lost at home in three matches they could be worth giving a shot with odds 2 at Betfred.

Newcastle United v Aston Villa

Barclay Premier League 27th Round

St James Park

23-02-2013 @ 13.30 UK

How are the two teams form?

One win in five matches; that's the current situation for Alan Pardew and his Newcastle squad, who have lost the last four home matches before welcoming Aston Villa to St James Park. Aston Villa are also struggling at the moment, with 3 consecutive matches without a win. 

Despite, not haven won in the last four matches at St James, Newcastle have a good take on Villa as they have not lost against the Lions since April 2011.

What are the probable line-ups?

Coloccini, Tioté and Ryan Taylor are all out with injuries for the match against Aston Villa while Obertan is rated doubtful. Villa are without Kozák, N'Zogbia and Okore while Herd is rated doubtful. 

Krul

Debuchy - Taylor - Williamson - Santon

Anita - Sissoko

Gouffran - de Jong - Ameobi

Remy

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Agbonlahor - Benteke

Weimann - Delph - Westwood - Albrighton

Bertrand - Vlaar - Baker - Bacuna

Guzan

What to expect from this match?

Given Newcastle's history against Aston Villa with five consecutive matches without defeat, they are the favorites at St James on Sunday. However, Aston Villa needs a win just as much as Newcastle does, with only four points down to the relegation zone. De Jong is ready for his just fourth match for Newcastle and will be on the hunt for his first goal with Newcastle not scoring in their last four matches. I expect Newcastle to go into this match and win against an, at the moment, weak Aston Villa side.

What are the odds?

SportingBet has Newcastle as favorites with a 11/10 bet on a victory, compared to 888sports 37/13 on an Aston Villa win. A draw gives 12/5 at Ladbrokes.

Manchester City v Chelsea

FA Cup Semi-final

Etihad Stadium

15-02-2013 @ 17.15

How are the two teams form?

It's only been a week since the two sides met at Etihad Stadium, and Chelsea took all three points against Manchester City. Since then, City played a 0-0 draw against Norwich on Saturday while Chelsea won 3-0 against Newcastle. In fact, Chelsea are now unbeaten in 12 matches, including the last two matches in the FA Cup. 

However, statistically Manchester City has an advantage as they have won 6 out of the last 10 matches between the two sides. 

What are the probable lineups?

Manchester City are without the profiles Sergio Aguero, Fernandinho, Javi Garcia and Samir Nasri for the meeting with Chelsea. The opponent from London is struggling with injuries as well, as Tomas Kalas and Marco van Ginkel are out, and John Terry and Fernando Torres are rated doubtful. 

Hart

Zabaleta - Nastasic - Kompany - Clichy

Navas - Touré - Demichelis - Silva

Dzeko - Jovetic

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Eto'o

Hazard - Oscar - Salah

Ramires - Matic

Ivanovic - Terry - Cahill - Azpilicueta

Cech

What to expect from this match?

The two sides often play some very even matches against each other, with only one goal separating them. This match will without a doubt be yet another tight match, where Chelsea will try and copy the success they had a week ago. If the Pensioners manage to keep the strong Manchester City attack away from the big chances as we saw last Monday, they are one big step closer to the final. That said, with City losing points in the Premier League this weekend, they will be eager to perform in the midweek game against Sunderland and continue against Chelsea in the weekend. Despite Chelsea won last Monday, I feel confident City will take a win in the 5th round of the FA Cup.

What are the odds?

Most of the bookmakers have Manchester City as favorites with 6/5 at Boylesport while a Chelsea victory gives 11/4 at BetFred. A draw will give 6/2 at Skybet.

Manchester City v Chelsea

Premier League Round 24

Etihad Stadium

03-02-2014 @ 20.00 UK

How are the two teams form?

Manchester City are 1st in the Premier League with an incredible streak of 12 consecutive wins, before welcoming Chelsea at the Etihad. Chelsea are currently unbeaten in 8 matches placing them 3rd in the table, and can overtake Arsenal, 2nd, with a win.

The last 10 matches between the two sides have ended in 6 Manchester City wins against Chelsea's 3.

What are the probable line ups?

Tomas Kalas, Fernando Torres and Marco van Ginkel are all out with injuries for Chelsea while Manchester City will have to do without Sergio Aguero, Javi Garcia and Samir Nasri.

Hart

Zabaleta - Demichelis - Kompany - Clichy

Navas - Toure - Fernandinho - Silva

Dzeko - Negredo

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Eto'o

Hazard - Oscar - Willian

Matic - Ramires

Azpilicueta - Cahill - Terry - Ivanovic

Cech

What to expect from this match?

Manchester City are unstoppable at the moment and are the favorites for the title this season. However, given Chelsea's current form with eight wins in a row, they are not to be underestimated. That said, City just looks that better at the moment, even though they are struggling with injuries. I expect Mourinho to focus on the defends in this match, which the predicted starting line up also suggests. One thing is for sure; Azpilicueta and Ivanovic will have their troubles with Navas and Silva. I expect City to win this match, but not with more than one goal.

What are the odds?

Unibet gives back a 13/14 for a Manchester City win, while a draw gives 11/4 at Totesport. If you have Chelsea as favorites BetVictor offers 15/4 for a win to the Londoners. 

Manchester United v Cardiff City

Barclays Premier League Round 23

Old Trafford

18-01-2013 @ 19.45

How are the two teams form?

Last years Champions are out of the FA Cup, and after last week's penalty mayhem against Sunderland, the Premier League and the Champions League is all there is left for the Red Devils. In the league United are currently 7th with five points to Everton on the 6th.

Cardiff are last in the table with eighteen points before the match at Old Trafford. Manchester United legend, and new manager at Cardiff, Ole Gunnar Solskjær is still missing his first win with the Blues, and is hoping his three new Norwegian players can make a difference against Manchester. 

What are the probable lineups?

Nemanja Vidic is unavailable against Cardiff due to the red card he received against Chelsea on the 19th January. Furthermore, Moyes will be without Marouane Fellaini, Nani, Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie due to injuries. Both Michael Carrick and Rio Ferdinand are doubtful for the match. For Cardiff, Andrew Taylor is out with a calf injury.

De Gea

Rafael - Smalling - Evans - Evra

Fletcher - Jones

Valencia - Mata - Januzaj

Welbeck

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Campbell

Noone - Mutch - Gunnarsson

Whittingham - Medel

McNaughton - Turner - Caulker - Théophile-Catherine

Marshall

What to expect from this match?

Manchester United goes into this match against a Cardiff struggling to with the hard competition in the Premier League. It will be interesting to see what effect Juan Mata will have on the United team, and he will do his best to show Mourinho that he made a mistake selling him. At the moment Cardiff is working on signing Zaha and Fabio from United, but it is very unlikely to go through before the match. Should it go through the two players are unlikely to be ineligible for the squad. However, we might get a view of the new Norwegian talents in Cardiff. As I said, United are the favorites at Old Trafford, but given their current form I could see this match end in a goalless draw.

What are the odds?

The best odds on a Manchester United victory comes from Ladbrokes with a 2/7 bet while a draw gives 5 at Bet365. Cardiff gives a stunning 15 back at Bet365 as well. If you think Mata will score in his debut match, Betvictor offers a 7 bet.

Nottingham Forest v Preston North End

FA Cup 4. Round

City Ground

24-01-2013 @ 20.00

How are the two teams form?

Nottingham Forest took an impressing win against West Ham in the third round of the FA Cup and are currently fifth in the Championship. The Tricky Trees are unbeaten in ten matches before the Preston meeting. Preston North End won 3-2 against Ipswich in the FA Cup and are currently fourth in League One after playing a draw in their last match.

What are the probable line ups?

Forest are without Kevin Wilson, Chris Cohen, Dexter Blackstock, Eric Lichaj and Jack Hobbs due to injuries. For Preston, Kevin Davies is out with a ban.

Darlow

Jara - Lascelles - Collins - Harding

Moussi - Reid - Lansbury - Abdoun

Halford - Paterson

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Garner - Hume

Gallagher - Welsh - Kilkenny - Holmes

Buchanan - Wright - King - Clark

Rudd

What to expect from this match?

After Forest humiliated West Ham last round there are great expectations to the Reds. Playing against Preston from the league under them makes them favorites and I expect them to dominate in this match. That said, in cup football you can never be sure and Preston will not lay down and let Forest run them over. Preston will be careful not to take to many risks from the start of the match, but they cannot let Nottingham take control of the match. Four of the last ten matches have been won with a 2-1 score and Forest have won five of last ten matches. There is no doubt in my mind, the Tricky Trees wins this match.

What are the odds?

A Nottingham Forest win will give back 4/5 at betway while a Preston win will give an amazing 5 times the money back with bet365. 

Manchester United got three important points against Swansea last round, but this week they are facing Chelsea who are unbeaten in their last six matches. Match of the week is a clash between two English titans!

Chelsea v Manchester United

Barclays Premier League Round 22

Stamford Bridge

19-01-2013 @ 16.00 UK

How are the two teams form?

Chelsea are currently second in the Premier League, with Arsenal playing against Aston Villa later this evening, only one point from Manchester City in the lead. The last six matches Chelsea have left the pitch as winners, and especially Eden Hazard have been playing well with nine goals this season. 

Manchester United is still suffering from a bad start, placing them seventh in the league table after the weekends win against Swansea. The Red Devils have won five of their last six matches and are three points behind Tottenham on the sixth, before this match. 

Chelsea have won three of the last ten meetings between the two sides. That's one less than Manchester United while the two teams have left the pitch sharing points three times. 

What are the probable line ups?

Chelsea are still without a couple of players including Frank Lampard and Branislav Ivanovic. However, their opponent on Sunday are in even bigger problems with nine players either injured or doubtful including Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie and Rio Ferdinand. Furthermore, United will have to do without Fabio who is still serving the three match ban he received against Swansea on the 5th January.

Cech

Azpilicueta - Terry - Cahill - Cole

Mikel - Ramires

Willian - Oscar - Hazard

Torres

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Welbeck

Januzaj - Rooney - Valencia

Carrick - Fletcher

Evra - Evans - Vidic - Rafael

De Gea

What to expect from this match?

Chelsea are in eminent form at the moment and making their way to the top. It will be up to a unstable Manchester United team to stop them, and get three vital points at the Bridge on Sunday. However, given Chelsea seems unstoppable at the moment they are the favorites and considering Manchester United's injury problems they will get in trouble holding Chelsea away from scoring. I expect Manchester to fight their best and show how brave they really are, but I can only see Chelsea take the three points. 

What are the odds?

WilliamHill gives back a 5/6 bet on a home victory why Bet365 are leading the odds for a draw with 11/4. The best bet for a Manchester United victory is found at 888sport and Unibet with 15/4.

Manchester United v Swansea City

Barclay Premier League Round 21

Old Trafford

11-01-2014 @ 17.30

How are the two teams form?

After a winning streak of four matches in a row Manchester United lost 2-1 against Tottenham last round and against Swansea in the FA Cup. The Red Devils were beginning to find a great form and finds themselves only four points from top five. However, a win is needed against Swansea on Saturday to keep up the trail.

Swansea are thirteenth in the Premier League only four points from the relegation zone. Michael Laudrups troops have not won in their last six league matches why the FA Cup win against Manchester United yesterday was a late Christmas present for the fans.

What are the probable starting line ups?

Manchester United will have to do with out Fabio who is serving a ban while Fellaini, Nani and Van Persie, are all out with injuries. Furthermore, Ferdinand, Jones, Rafael and Rooney are rated doubtful for the match. Swansea are without Dyer, Michu, Monk and Vorm while there are doubts about Hernández and Lamah.

De Gea

Smalling - Vidic - Evans - Evra

Cleverley - Carrick

Valencia - Rooney - Januzaj

Welbeck

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Bony

Hernández - Shelvey - Routledge

Cañas - De Guzmán

Davies - Chico - Williams - Rangel

Tremmel

What to expect from this match?

Both teams are in need of three points, so one of the two sides will stand back in this match. Despite the result from last night, United should be favorites, especially given Swansea's current form. They might be struggling with injuries, but on paper the squad is still better than Swansea. That said, the Swans came back last night and will be eager to take two wins in a week at Old Trafford. I expect Manchester to be the dominant side in this match while Swansea will be living on counter-attacks.

What are the odds?

William Hill holds a 1/2 bet on a Manchester United win while a draw gives 7/2 at BetVictor. The best bet for a Swansea win is 15/2 from Coral. 

Both Southampton and Tottenham started the season in great form, but have since fallen back to mid-table positions, and for one of the managers this caused him the job. Sunday the two sides clash in what we believe can be Match of the Week.

Southampton FC v Tottenham Hotspur

St Mary's Stadium

Premier League Round 17

22-12-2013 @ 13.30 UK

How are the two teams form?

Southampton have played 1-1 in their last two Premier League matches against Newcastle away and Manchester City home. However, the Saints have now won since the 4-1 victory against Hull in the start of November.

After winning two Premier League and one Europa League match followed up the the humiliating 0-5 defeat against Liverpool yesterday, Andre Villa-Boas was sacked this morning. Despite a promising start and a great investment in the squad, the team never seemed to find the right form.

However, on Sunday it speaks for three points to Spurs as they have won the last two meetings between the sides.

What are the probable line ups?

Artur Boruc is out with a hand injury while Southampton also will have to look away from Nathaniel Clyne, Kelvin Davis and Daniel Fox who are all suffering from a knock. The last player on the Saints' injury list is Victor Wanyama who is struggling with a leg injury. For Tottenham, Emmanuel Adebayor is out with a knee injury while Younes Kaboul is suffering from a thigh injury and Harry Kane is sidelined with a bad knee. Furthermore, Jan Vertonghen is out with an ankle injury, and Paulinho is serving a ban.

Gazzaniga

Chambers - Fonte - Lovren - Shaw

Cork - Ward-Prowse

Lallana - Davis - Rodriguez

Osvaldo

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Soldado

Lennon - Holtby - Chadli

Sandro - Dembele

Walker - Dawson - Chiriches - Rose

Lloris

What to expect from this match?

Despite winning the last two matches against Southampton, Tottenham are in my eyes not favorites in this match. They have just sacked their manager, which can be a good thing, but I don't see them changing their play in a week. That said, Southampton have not won since November and with their current form this could easily be the third draw in a row. However, as both sides needs three points to be even close to the top of the table they will have to come out and play some attacking football. Osvaldo and Lallana are the two players with most potential for goals in my opinion why Tottenham will have to mark them tightly. If they are capable of during so, the Saints will have problems in front. I expect this match to end as a draw, possibly 2-2.

What are the odds?

William Hill has Southampton as favorites with a 17/11 bet while BetVictor gives back 2 on a Spurs victory. However, most of the bookmakers predict a draw with a 23/10 at SkyBet and Unibet.

Premier League Round 16

City of Manchester Stadium

14-12-2013@ 12.45 UK

How are the two teams form?

Fulham FC v Tottenham Hotspur

Craven Cottage

Premier League Round 14

04-12-2013 @ 20.00 UK

How are the two teams form?

Fulham have still only won three of their thirteen Premier League matches this season, and yesterday the club board lost patience with Martin Jol and sacked him. Meanwhile, Tottenham started well this season but have not been able to keep up with the expectations. Rumours says that AVB might soon be history at White Hart Lane, and a defeat against Fulham on Wednesday can result in Tottenham sacking their manager. Spurs drew against Manchester United yesterday and is expected to take three points at Craven Cottage. That said, Fulham won the last meeting between the two sides.

What are the probable starting line-ups?

The homeside is without Matthew Bridge and Hugo Rodallega for the match while there are doubts about Brede Hangeland and Dimitar Berbatov. For Tottenham, Christian Eriksen and Danny Rose are out with injuries while there is doubt about Emannuel Adebayor.

Stekelenburg

Reither - Hughes - Amorebieta - Richardson

Parker - Sidwell

Duff - Berbatov - Kasami

Bent

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Soldado

Lennon - Holtby - Lamela

Sandro - Paulinho

Vertonghen - Kaboul - Dawson - Walker

Lloris

What to expect from this match?

It will be interesting to see if the change of manager has any effect on the Fulham team against a struggling Tottenham. On the other hand, AVB will do what he can to set up his players for a victory knowing his job is on the line if Spurs lose. Tottenham usually have a good take on Fulham, and I expect them to win this match. That said, with their current form anything can happen. Even though it is a cliché both teams have to come out and play some attacking football on Wednesday and especially Fulham needs the three points.

What are the odds?

SkyBet holds a 8/11 bet on Tottenham to win while BetVictor gives back 14/5. Should Fulham surprise and win, you should place your money at Bet365 with a 9/2 bet.

England v Germany

International Friendly

19-11-2013 @ 20.00 UK

England won their World Cup Qualification group a single point ahead of Ukraine. After going through the group unbeaten, The Three Lions lost 2-0 against Chile on Wembley, however; it have to be said that Roy Hodgson was experimenting with the formations and players.

Meanwhile, Germany also made it through their World Cup qualification group unbeaten, winning with eight points to Sweden second. On Friday Germany met Italy in a hard played friendly which ended in a draw.

The last six matches between the two sides have ended with three wins to both teams.

What are the probable line-ups?

Joe Hart is back in the England goal, while Adam Lallana will have his second succesive match after getting his debut on Friday. Germany will be saving some of the players, why Dortmund keeper Weidenfeller will have his debut in the German goal against England.

Hart

Walker - Smalling - Jagielka - Cole

Gerrard - Cleverley

Townsend - Rooney - Lallane

Sturridge

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Klose

Draxler - Schurrle - Reus

Bender - Muller

Janssen - Mertesacker - Hummels - Boateng

Weidenfeller

What to expect from this match?

Despite Germany saving some of the biggest profiles, it is two quality line-ups clashing tomorrow. This match might be a friendly, but the meetings between the two sides are almost never "friendly" and I expect this one to be played hard, as well. England might be playing their best players at the moment, but England are favorites in my eyes. Their "B" squad is almost as good as their "A", and I think England will get in trouble tomorrow.

What are the odds?

All of the bookmakers have Germany as favorites with Youwin offering the best odds with 6/4. Meanwhile, PaddyPower offers a 21/10 for an England victory while a draw gives 5/2 at Bwin.

Portugal v Sweden

World Cup Playoffs first match

Estádio de Luz

15-11-2013 @ 19.45 UK

How are the two teams form?

Portugal ended the group stages second in Group F only a point after Russia while Sweden ended second in Group C eight points after Germany. Sweden have not won against Portugal in their last four meetings, however, the last three have ended in draws - two of them goalless.

What are the probable line-ups?

Paulo Bento has called up uncapped William Carvalho as well as the two injury doubts Fabio Coentrao and Joao Pereira. Meanwhile, Swedens Erik Hamren has selected a squad much alike the one qualifying for the play offs, with Zlatan Imbrahovic as the star.

Patricio

Pereira - Costa - Pepe - Coentrão

Moutinho - Meireles

Nani - Ronaldo - Bruma

Postiga

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Ibrahimovic

Larsson - Elmander - Elm

Kallstrom - Wernbloom

Olsson - Antonsson - Granqvist - Olsson

Isaksson

What to expect from this match?

Borrusia Dortmund v Arsenal

Champions League Group E Round 4

Westfalenstadion

06-11-2013 @ 19.45 UK

How are the two teams form?

The German host is currently second in the 1. Bundesliga a single point behind Bayern Munich, and unbeaten in their last four matches, including the Champions League meeting with Arsenal. Dortmund is currently enjoying the last season with Robert Lewandowski who is both the club and the league's topscorer.