Thailand vs Bahrain

BG Stadium is the venue as Thailand and Bahrain go head-to-head in an all-Asian international friendly.

A hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Turkmenistan a week ago has extended Thailand’s run to four consecutive international victories and maintained their unbeaten record in 2022 (W4, D1). By extension, the ‘War Elephants’ are unbeaten in their last 12 international fixtures (W10, D2) since a 1-0 defeat to Malaysia in their final 2022 World Cup qualifier. At home, Alexandré Pölking’s men have won their last four matches, including a 3-1 thumping of Bahrain a fortnight ago. With Thailand’s three remaining victories in the aforementioned four-game winning sequence yielding a clean sheet, it’s easy to assume they are putting their trust into a rock-solid backline.

On the other hand, Bahrain netted a quick-fire brace beyond the 90th minute to beat Myanmar 2-0 in an international friendly last time out, ending a run of two consecutive defeats. Keeping a blank sheet could prove crucial to Bahrain’s hopes of winning, as three of their last four results (win/loss) witnessed the winner on the day register a shutout. However, it’s worth noting that since a 3-2 win in 2008, the ‘Pearl Divers’ have gone winless in their last five meetings with Thailand (D2, L3), netting under 1.5 goals on each occasion. Additionally, Bahrain’s underwhelming away form has seen them win just two of their last seven internationals on hostile turf (D1, L4).

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Raufoss vs Asane

Endangered Raufoss will be keen to get back to winning ways when they encounter mid-table Asane in an exciting Norway 1st Division match-up at the NAMMO Stadion.

Since claiming a 2-0 home triumph over Bryne in early May, Raufoss have gone winless in their last three league matches (D1, L2), conceding 2+ goals in each, at an average of 3.33 per game. Since eight of their ten goals conceded in that three-game sequence arrived beyond the 30th minute, Raufoss can hope for a quick-fire start. That could be particularly vital to their hopes of ending their three-match winless league streak against Asane (D1, L2). Indeed, Christian Johnsen’s men have lost three out of four fixtures in which they conceded the opening goal in the early stage of this Norway 1st Division season (D1).

In the meantime, Asane trailed at some point in both previous league outings, yet they fought back to win each of them by an identical 3-2 scoreline. The visitors will be full of confidence after arresting an underwhelming six-game start to the season (D3, L3) as they look to snap a two-match winless streak away to Raufoss (D1, L1). However, Asane’s leaky defence could be an issue, with Morten Rossland’s lads yet to keep a clean sheet on the road this term, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game across their first four league travels. Particularly vulnerable beyond half-time, Asane have let in four out of six away goals in the second half.

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Stabaek vs Kongsvinger

Nadderud Stadion is the venue as Stabaek and Kongsvinger meet in their first encounter in the Norway 1st Division since September 2013.

Stabaek have alternated between victories (2) and draws (2) across their last four league matches since a 1-0 home defeat to Sandnes in late April, despite netting under 1.5 goals in three of those fixtures. But the ‘Blues’ are still waiting for their first home win of the season, having drawn two of their opening three league games (L1), scoring just once. Indeed, low scoring has been a common theme at the Nadderud Stadion this season, as all three Stabaek’s league outings here have contained under 2.5 total goals. But two of those three matches featured a first-half goal, highlighting the potential for an early action.

Kongsvinger have suffered three defeats across their last four league matches (W1), with two of those fixtures seeing the opening goal arrive in the first 15 minutes of play. However, connoisseurs of action-packed football may want to skip Kongsvinger on the road, as they’ve netted only two goals across their opening four league travels. Therefore, it’s unsurprising that they’ve lost all four away games in the Norway 1st Division this term. Yet, with three of those reverses yielding a narrow one-goal margin, it’s fair to admit that Eirik Maeland’s men could hope to gain their first points on the road.

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Spartak Moscow vs Dynamo Moscow

The famous Luzhniki Arena plays host as Spartak Moscow and Dynamo Moscow battle it out for the title in the Russian Cup grand final.

Spartak dismantled second-tier outfit Yenisey 3-0 in the Russian Cup semi-finals to book their place in the tournament’s showpiece for the first time since 2005/06. However, the ‘Gladiators’ have since gone winless in back-to-back Russian Premier League fixtures (D1, L1), despite breaking the deadlock on both occasions. Spartak will draw confidence from going unbeaten in both league meetings with Dynamo this season (W1, D1), scoring precisely two goals in each encounter. It’s also worth noting that before losing 2-1 at Khimki on the final Russian Premier League weekend, Paolo Vanoli’s men had been unbeaten in four competitive matches (W3, D1), three of which saw them score 2+ goals.

On the other hand, Dynamo Moscow’s first foray into the Russian Cup final since a 1-0 defeat to Rubin Kazan in the 2011/12 showpiece comes as the reward for a thumping 3-0 victory over lower-league side Alania in the semi-finals. Though they’ve conquered the Russian Cup seven times, their last success in the competition dates back to 1994/95, highlighting the importance of this fixture for Sandro Schwarz’s team. But to taste cup glory, Dynamo will have to defy their sub-par nine-game H2H form versus Spartak (W1, D3, L5). It’s not much of a comfort, yet their solitary success in that nine-game sequence came in last season’s Russian Cup last-16. Dynamo are winless in their last four competitive matches outside the VTB Arena (D2, L2 – 90 mins only), conceding a worrying average of 2.5 goals per game.

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Sagan Tosu vs Gamba Osaka

Sagan Tosu and Gamba Osaka are set to square off at the Ekimae Real Estate Stadium in a mid-table J1 League clash.

Sagan Tosu thought they were on the verge of ending a run of consecutive J1 League matches without winning (D1, L1) before turning a 2-0 HT lead into a 4-4 draw at Kashima Antlers last time out. A morale-crushing stalemate against the current J1 League leaders has left Sagan languishing in mid-table lethargy, with seven points now separating them from third-placed Yokohama F. Marinos. Though they enter this round unbeaten in all six home league matches this term (W2, D4), their last three such fixtures have ended level, with two of them yielding a ‘nil-nil’ score. Yet, Sagan wouldn’t mind another draw, especially after losing their last two top-flight home meetings with Gamba by a narrow one-goal margin.

As for Gamba Osaka, a 3-1 defeat at Cerezo Osaka last time out has curtailed their momentum, ending their run of three league games without losing (W2, D1). Since they are currently closer to the drop zone than interfering in the top-half battle, the visitors will hope to defy their dreadful six-game league form on the road (W1, D3, L2). Scoring first could be a key component in Gamba’s bid to stretch their winning league streak at Tosu to three, as they’ve failed to win any of their four away J1 League fixtures when conceding the opening goal this term (D3, L1). That’s unsurprising, though, based on Gamba’s sub-par scoring ratio of 0.85 goals per J1 League travel.

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Kyoto Sanga vs Kawasaki Frontale

Out-of-form Kawasaki Frontale travel to the Sanga Stadium by Kyocera to take on Kyoto Sanga in a must-win J1 League fixture.

Kyoto Sanga head into proceedings keen to halt a rotten spell of form that has seen them go winless in their last six J1 League matches (D2, L4). Composure in front of goal requires an immediate improvement as ‘Sanga’ have failed to get on the scoresheet in four of their six previous league outings, netting precisely once per game in the other two. Though Kyoto’s indifferent home form during this J1 League campaign (W2, D2, L3) gives the impression of an unpredictable side, Cho Kwi-jae’s men have been nothing if not predictable in the front third. Except for a 3-1 triumph over Sagan Tosu in early April, they have scored under 1.5 goals in their six remaining home league matches, averaging 0.5 goals per game.

On the other hand, Kawasaki Frontale have experienced a slight downfall in the build-up to this clash, going from four consecutive J1 League victories to back-to-back league games without winning (D1, L1). With Kashima Antlers leapfrogging them into the summit, the reigning champions will be desperate to return to winning ways against a side they’ve defeated in three of their last four top-flight H2Hs on the road (L1). Staying compact at the back could prove crucial to Kawaski’s hopes of getting the result they need, as eight of their nine league triumphs this season have yielded a clean sheet.

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Kashiwa Reysol vs Shimizu S-Pulse

Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium is the venue as Kashiwa Reysol and Shimizu S-Pulse go head-to-head in a high-stakes J1 League showdown.

Kashiwa Reysol brought their underwhelming run of three J1 League games without winning (D2, L1) to a halt in emphatic fashion, dismantling Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 6-1 on the road last time out. Back at the Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium, they will be looking to arrest a run of four winless home league fixtures (D1, L3) that has seen them fail to score three times. However, enthusiasm among the home supporters could be at a premium as the ‘Sun King’ have won none of their last five top-flight meetings with Shimizu at home (D2, L3), drawing a blank on three occasions. All competitions included, Nelsinho Baptista’s lads have netted just once in their last five home outings, underlining their scoring woes.

Shimizu S-Pulse are not having the best of times either, as they enter this round winless in four J1 League games (D1, L3), three of which saw them fail to trouble the scoreboard. Shimizu’s lacklustre spell of form has seen them slip to the relegation play-off spot, two points adrift of safety. In fact, only rock-bottom Vissel Kobe (1) have picked up fewer wins than Shimizu (2) after the opening 15 rounds of fixtures. Curiously, though, both those victories have come on the road, where Hiroaki Hiraoka’s men have lost only two of their seven J1 League matches this term (W2, D3) but none of the last four (W1, D3). Since two of their three previous away league games have featured a goalless scoreline, this could be a cagey affair.

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Jubilo Iwata vs Yokohama F. Marinos

Yokohama F. Marinos take a trip to the Yamaha Stadium to take on bottom-half Jubilo Iwata in a must-win J1 League match-up.

Things are not going Jubilo Iwata’s way these days, as they come into this matchday having won just one of their last five J1 League games (D1, L3). Interestingly, though, Iwata’s three previous league results (win/loss) have yielded the identical 2-1 scoreline, highlighting the potential for an action-packed contest. Adding to this sentiment, four of their last five J1 League meetings with Yokohama have featured over 2.5 goals, with three of them seeing both teams on the scoresheet. But Iwata wouldn’t mind any kind of win here, as they sit just two points clear of 16th-placed Shimizu S-Pulse ahead of the weekend. Before losing Consadole Sapporo in their most recent home outing, the ‘Jubilo’ had been unbeaten in five previous home league matches (W2, D3).

Iwata’s decent home record of late is about to be severely tested as title-bidding Yokohama Marinos look to build on a 2-0 home triumph over Kyoto Sanga last time out. After snapping a run of back-to-back league games without winning (D1, L1), the ‘Marinos’ will be aiming to close a two-point deficit on table-topping Kashima Antlers and boost their hopes of lifting their first J1 League title since 2019. But to do that, Yokohama will have to defy their underwhelming away league record this term (W2, D2, L3) and arrest a two-game winless streak on the road (D1, L1). To their credit, before losing 1-0 at Avispa Fukuoka on their most recent league travel, Kevin Muscat’s men had bagged 3+ goals in their three previous away league matches (W2, D1).

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Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers

Out-of-sorts Portland Timbers will be looking to bounce back when they meet Inter Miami at the DRV PNK Stadium.

Fatigue could be catching up with the Inter Miami players following a heartbreaking US Open Cup elimination to Orlando City a couple of days ago. However, the ‘Herons’ can draw confidence from a 2-0 home triumph over New York Red Bulls in their most recent MLS outing, which has brought their underwhelming four-match winless league streak to a halt (D2, L2). Though they are still lagging well behind the MLS play-off sports, Inter have found their footing at home following a topsy-turvy start to the season. Since a 3-1 defeat to Houston Dynamo in early April, Phil Neville’s lads have won three of their four subsequent MLS home matches (D1), averaging 2.25 goals per game.

In the meantime, Portland Timbers head into proceedings in the midst of a rough patch, having lost their last two MLS fixtures by an aggregate score of 5-2, conceding on either side of half-time in both defeats. Moreover, since a 3-2 win at Vancouver Whitecaps in April – their solitary away triumph of the season thus far – the ‘Timbers’ have alternated between draws (2) and losses (2) across their last four MLS road trips. Keeping things tight at the back has been a genuine problem for Portland away from home, as they’ve managed just one clean sheet in seven away MLS games, conceding an average of 1.85 goals per match.

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Liverpool vs Real Madrid

Stade de France is the venue as six-time European champions Liverpool and record-time winners Real Madrid go head-to-head in a mouth-watering Champions League final.

Liverpool’s hopes of claiming an unprecedented quadruple took a knock-out blow in the final moments of the 2021/22 Premier League season, as they fell one point short of reigning champions Manchester City. However, the ‘Reds’ are still on the hunt for a treble of cup successes after beating Chelsea in back-to-back domestic cup finals via penalties. Coming into this fixture, Jurgen Klopp’s men have gone unbeaten in 18 matches across all competitions (W15, D3). Moreover, Liverpool have reached the final as the first side to have won all six away games en route to the Champions League showpiece. After a 100% ratio in Group D, the Merseysiders have overcome Inter Milan, Benfica and Villarreal to reach their third final in five seasons. They will now look to avenge a heartbreaking 3-1 reverse in the 2018 showpiece H2H in Kyiv.

On the other hand, Real Madrid have survived an arduous path to Paris, squeezing past Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City following a top-table finish in Group D in the autumn. ‘Los Blancos,’ who dethroned bitter city rivals Atletico Madrid in La Liga this season, have failed to win their last three competitive matches outside the Santiago Bernabeu (D1, L2). If Carlo Ancelotti is to land a record-breaking fourth Champions League trophy as a manager, his men can ill-afford complacency. ‘Los Merengues’ have reached their eighth Champions League final and have not lost any of their previous seven appearances in the competition’s showpiece since the introduction of the current format in 1992. However, Madrid’s all-time European record against Premier League clubs remains evenly-poised (W19, D13, L16), even though they’ve pulled off aggregate victories over Chelsea and Man City in this season’s knock-outs.

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Hougang United vs Balestier Khalsa

Hougang United and Balestier Khalsa are set to trade tackles at the Hougang Stadium in an encounter between the wo out-of-sorts Singapore Premier League sides.

After a run of three league matches without a stalemate (W1, L2), Hougang have drawn their last two Singapore Premier League fixtures, both of which featured a goalless first half. However, high scoring could be the theme here, as each of Hougang’s three previous top-flight meetings with Balestier have seen both teams on the scoresheet in matches garnering 3+ goals. With those three games featuring an average of three goals per match and Hougang’s last 11 home outings seeing both sides score, action on either side of the field looks inevitable. Brace yourself for some late fireworks, as four of Hougang’s five home league fixtures this season have featured at least one goal beyond the 75th minute.

On the other hand, Balestier Khalsa have suffered a noticeable dip in form ahead of this trip, going from back-to-back victories in the Singapore Premier League to losing their last three league outings by a narrow one-goal margin each. Except for a 1-0 triumph at Geylang International in early April, the ‘Tigers’ have lost their four remaining away league matches this season, three of which ‘to nil.’ A lack of scoring prowess could be a problem for Balestier, considering they’ve lost all three away league fixtures in which they conceded first this term.

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Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew

Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the venue as Atlanta United and Columbus Crew go head-to-head in a handsomely-looking MLS encounter.

Injury-hit Atlanta hit back twice to hold Nashville to a 2-2 draw last time out. Interestingly, Atlanta’s last three competitive games have yielded the identical 2-2 scoreline, highlighting the potential for an action-packed contest at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Adding to this sentiment, three of their five previous MLS meetings with Columbus have seen both teams on the scoresheet in matches garnering 3+ goals. But the ‘Five Stripes’ will be primarily focused on getting a result here, as they take the field sitting level on points with seventh-placed Charlotte. That’s a feat they should be able to achieve, as they are unbeaten in all six MLS outings at home this season (W3, D3).

On the other hand, Columbus have suffered a noticeable dip in form heading into this round, going from three MLS fixtures without losing (W1, D2) to back-to-back league defeats, both of which yielded the same 2-0 scoreline. A lack of scoring prowess up top has seen the ‘Crew’ fail to get on the scoreboard in six of their last nine MLS matches, with only three sides from the Eastern Conference netting fewer goals than them (15) so far. What’s more, Caleb Porter’s men have won none of their six MLS away games this term (D4, L2), drawing a blank on three of their last four top-flight travels.

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Avispa Fukuoka vs Urawa Reds

Best Denki Stadium is the venue as Avispa Fukuoka and Urawa Reds meet in an exciting J1 League match-up.

A lack of consistency has seen Avispa Fukuoka alternate between losing (2) and not losing (W1, D1) across their four previous J1 League outings, including a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Nagoya Grampus last time out. At home, though, they’ve alternated between victories (2) and draws (2) across their four J1 League matches since falling to a 1-0 reverse to Kashima Antlers in early April, which remains Fukuoka’s solitary home defeat during this J1 League campaign (W2, D5). On the bright side, after losing three consecutive home meetings with Urawa in Japan’s top flight, Fukuoka came out 2-1 victors in this exact last season.

In the meantime, the visitors fell to a 2-0 defeat away to Cerezo Osaka in midweek J1 League action, ending a run of seven successive league draws. Low scoring has been a common theme in Urawa’s recent fixtures, as seven of their last eight league matches have featured under 2.5 goals, highlighting the potential for a cagey affair. Adding to this sentiment, the ‘Red Devils’ have failed to get on the scoresheet in each of their last three J1 League games on the road. Having netted just two goals across their seven top-flight travels this season, it’s no wonder Urawa are still waiting for their first league win on hostile turf (D3, L4).

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Thailand vs Turkmenistan

Sri Nakhon Lamduan Stadium is the venue as Thailand and Turkmenistan go head-to-head in an all-Asian international friendly.

Thailand have enjoyed a stellar 2022 so far. Following a 2-2 draw with Indonesia in their inaugural international fixture this calendar year, the ‘War Elephants’ have won their last three matches on the trot by an aggregate score of 6-1. Coming into this encounter, Thailand dispatched Bahrain 3-1 and could win back-to-back internationals by multi-goal margins for the first time since December 2021. There’s plenty of reason for optimism in Alexandré Pölking’s camp, as his Thailand side remains unbeaten in their last 11 international games (W9, D2) since a narrow 1-0 home defeat to Malaysia in their final 2022 World Cup qualifying fixture. More importantly, Pölking’s men have kept five clean sheets in their seven subsequent internationals on home soil (W5, D2).

In the meantime, Turkmenistan came close to defying their current position in FIFA’s rankings (#134) and secure a place at the upcoming World Cup finals, only to finish third in Group H, a point adrift of second-placed Lebanon. Despite their hopes of making it to their first-ever final tournament came to a cropper, the ‘Karakum Warriors’ will show up in Sisaket in high spirits following a ‘goal-friendly’ 3-2 win over Lebanon last time out. However, Said Seyidow’s lads could be a bit out of the pace, as this will be their first international fixture since June 2021. Turkmenistan’s recent away form explains why the odds are stacked against them, with no win from their last three internationals on hostile turf (D1, L2).

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Albirex Niigata vs Geylang International

High-flying Albirex Niigata will be looking to stay on the upwards trajectory when they face an out-of-sorts Singapore Premier League rivals Geylang International at the Jurong East Stadium.

It’s been an electrifying start to the season for Albirex Niigata thus far, as they head into proceedings having lost just one of their opening nine league matches (W4, D4, L1). After an underwhelming run of four consecutive scoring draws in the Singapore Premier League, the ‘White Swans’ have won their last two league fixtures by an identical 2-1 scoreline, leading at half-time in both victories. Another flying start will be needed if they are to close a substantial nine-point deficit on table-topping Lion City, as they’ve gone winless in both league matches in which they were trailing at the interval this season (D1, L1). That could be a problem, given that five of Niigata’s seven home league goals scored so far have come in the second half.

On the other hand, Geylang’s uneventful scoreless home draw with Houngang last time out has helped them arrest an abysmal three-game losing streak in the Singapore Premier League. However, the visitors have endured the worst start to the season of all teams in Singapore’s top-flight, having picked up just one win from their opening nine league games (D3, L5). Moreover, the ‘Eagles’ have suffered three defeats in their four away league matches this term (D1), conceding an alarming average of 2.25 goals per game. Another long evening could be on the cards for Geylang, as they’ve lost their last 12 league visits to Albirex Niigata, failing to get on the scoresheet in 11 of them.

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Yokohama F. Marinos vs Kyoto Sanga

Yokohama F. Marinos will be keen to bounce back from a couple of underwhelming J1 League results (D1, L1) when they meet newly-promoted Kyoto Sanga at the Nissan Stadium.

Yokohama fell to a disappointing 1-0 defeat away to Avispa Fukuoka last time out, ending a run of four J1 League matches without losing (W3, D1). More importantly, they’ve lost further ground on table-topping Kawasaki Frontale, who are now five points clear at the league summit. Playing at the Nissan Stadium may help the ‘Marinos’ get back to winning ways almost immediately, as they’ve won a league-high 17 home points in this J1 League campaign (W5, D2), netting more goals (14) than any other side across such match-ups. Though their three-game top-flight home form against Kyoto reads indifferently (W1, D1, L1), it’s worth noting that this is their first such meeting since 2010.

In the meantime, Kyoto head into this matchday in the midst of a rotten patch, having alternated between defeats (3) and draws (2) across their last five league matches. A lack of scoring prowess has seen them fail to get on the scoresheet in three of those games, netting precisely once in the other two. However, finding the net on the road has not been so awkward for Kyoto thus far, as they’ve troubled the scoreboard on six of their seven top-flight travels this season. Curiously, Cho Kiw-jae’s men have rescued a league joint-high four away points from losing positions to date (W1, D1, L2).

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Roma vs Feyenoord

Air Albania Stadium in Tirana plays host to the first-ever Europa Conference League final as Roma and Feyenoord go head-to-head in a historic showpiece.

Roma’s landslide 3-0 win away to Torino on the final Serie A weekend could serve to boost their spirits ahead of Jose Mourinho’s attempt to become the first-ever manager to win all three major European club competitions. It’s been a phenomenal Europa Conference League campaign for Roma. After a top-table Group C finish, they’ve left the likes of Vitesse, Bodo/Glimt, and Leicester City in their wake en route to reaching the Albanian showpiece. A 2-1 aggregate success over Vitesse in the round of 16 has maintained Roma’s 100% win ratio against Dutch opponents in European knock-outs ties (W4). What’s more, ‘I Giallorossi’ have found the net in their last 14 European fixtures outside the Stadio Olimpico, last failing to score in such match-up in a 2-0 defeat to Sevilla in the 2019/20 Europa League last-16 on neutral soil.

In the meantime, twenty years since beating Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Cup final, ‘De club aan de Maas’ will be looking to win another major European trophy. Feyenoord have enjoyed a stellar Europa Conference League journey so far, going unbeaten in all 12 matches in the competition’s proper (W9, D3). Arne Slot’s men have been scoring for fun in Europe this spring, netting 3+ goals in five consecutive knock-out legs before drawing ‘nil-nil’ at Marseille in the return leg of their semi-final tie. However, Feyenoord’s all-time European record against Italian opponents reads indifferently (W5, D4, L5), though they’ve won two of their three knock-out ties versus such rivals. The Dutch heavyweights can fall back on their high-flying five-match unbeaten run away from home (W4, D1), aware that they netted 3+ goals in three of those fixtures.

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Kashima Antlers vs Sagan Tosu

Kashima Soccer Stadium plays host to a tasty-looking J1 League clash between title-bidding Kashima Antlers and Sagan Tosu.

Despite Kashima’s indifferent three-game J1 League form (W1, D1, L1), they remain firmly in contention for their first top-flight title since 2016, with table-topping Kawasaki Frontale only one point clear ahead of the kick-off. That’s mainly thanks to Kashima’s decent home record this term (W5, D1, L2), with the ‘Antlers’ winning their last two home league outings by 3+ goals ‘to one.’ The hosts must be feeling confident about making it three on the trot, aware that they’ve won their three previous top-flight H2Hs at the Kashima Soccer Stadium by an aggregate score of 5-1.

On the other hand, Sagan Tosu’s abysmal four-game form in J1 League (W1, D2, L2) has seen them slip five points below third-placed Yokohama F. Marinos. After drawing a blank in their last two league fixtures (D1, L1), the ‘Sagan’ may feel sorry about themselves, knowing they’ve won none of their seven previous J1 League visits to Kashima (D2, L5) since a narrow 1-0 triumph in December 2014. The away goals have been at a premium for Sagan Tosu in 2022. They’ve netted one or fewer on each of their 11 road trips across all competitions this calendar year, casting doubt on their ability to end a disastrous league streak at the Kashima Soccer Stadium.

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Gamba Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Top-four bidding Sanfrecce Hiroshima head to the Panasonic Stadium Suita to encounter bottom-half Gamba Osaka in a handsomely-looking J1 League fixture.

Gamba Osaka succumbed to a dreadful 3-1 defeat away to Cerezo Osaka last time out, putting a three-game unbeaten league streak to a halt (W2, D1). Back at the Panasonic Stadium Suita, the ‘Black-and-Blues’ will be desperate to return to winning ways, though an indifferent home form in the early stage of this J1 League campaign (W2, D2, L3) suggests otherwise. Moreover, Gamba have picked up just one victory in their last three top-flight home meetings with Hiroshima (D1, L1), netting precisely once on each occasion. They are unlikely to improve their paltry scoring return this time around, having bagged under 1.5 goals in three of their four previous home league outings.

In the meantime, Sanfrecce Hiroshima wlll be desperate to establish any kind of consistency after alternating between winning (2) and not winning (2) in their last four J1 League fixtures. It could be easier said than done, though, as they’ve drawn their three previous league matches on hostile turf, two of which yielded the identical 2-2 scoreline. Indeed, four of Hiroshima’s six J1 League games away from home have ended level (W1, L1), highlighting the potential for a tight, keenly-contest affair.

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Consadole Sapporo vs Kashiwa Reysol

Consadole Sapporo play host to Kashiwa Reysol at the Sapporo Atsubetsu Stadium in an enthralling top-half J1 League showdown.

Despite alternating between winning (3) and not winning (2) across their last five J1 League matches, Consadole Sapporo are still within a five-point distance of third-placed Yokohama F. Marinos. Playing at home may help them whittle down that gap, as they’ve gone from drawing their inaugural four J1 League home games to winning the last two in a row by the same 1-0 scoreline. Conceding first may put a significant dent in Sapporo’s winning prospects, as they’ve only won one out of five J1 League fixtures when falling behind this term (D2, L2). The ‘Consa’ could find additional confidence in that they won their most recent home league meeting with Kashiwa after losing two on the trot beforehand.

In the meantime, Kashiwa Reysol have seemingly run out of steam following a flying start to the season, as they’ll take the field winless in three J1 League games (D2, L1). Yet, a four-point deficit on Yokohama gives them all to play for at Sapporo, especially considering they’re looking to improve a topsy-turvy away league record this term (W3, D2, L2). Interestingly, none of Kashiwa’s seven J1 League fixtures in which they conceded the opening goal this season have ended level (W2, L5). Yet, a 71% loss ratio in such match-ups suggests the visitors are better off flying out of the traps if they are to get back to winning ways.

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Chonburi vs Prachuap

IPE Chonburi Campus Stadium is the venue as Chonburi and Prachuap go head-to-head in their Thai League Cup semi-final tie.

Underperforming Chonburi will be keen to arrest a frustrating three-game winless league streak (D1, L2) and reach their first-ever League Cup final. It took Chonburi a fair amount of trouble to overcome Bangkok United in the quarter-finals, as Yoo Byung-Soo’s extra-time winner gave them a narrow 1-0 win. But before a nerve-shredding triumph over Bangkok, the ‘Sharks’ had breezed past Chiangmai and Muang Loei in the two previous League Cup rounds, showing they mean business this term. All that could be in vain unless they extend a two-game winning H2H run against Prauchap. Both those wins featured the same 2-1 scoreline, highlighting the potential for another evenly-contested game.

On the other hand, Prauchap head into proceedings amid a poor run of form, having gone from four consecutive wins in all competitions to five competitive matches without winning (D1, L4). Prauchap’s defensive frailties have seen them concede 2+ goals in four of their last five outings, which has been the case in four of their six previous meetings with Chonburi. Adding to the visitors’ substantial list of worries, they’ve lost three of their last four competitive away games (D1), conceding an average of 3.66 goals across those defeats. Based on that, the ‘Killer Wasp’ will unlikely improve their underwhelming four-game record away to Chonburi (W1, L3).

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Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Reds

Yodoko Sakura Stadium is the venue as Cerezo Osaka and Urawa Reds go head-to-head in an exciting J1 League showdown.

A lack of consistency has seen Cerezo Osaka alternate between winning (2) and not winning (2) across their four previous league matches. Yet, they head into proceedings on the back of a comprehensive 3-1 home triumph over Gamba Osaka. After going winless in their opening five J1 League home games this term (D2, L3), the hosts have won their last two such fixtures by 2+ goals ‘to one.’ Action on either side of half-time could highlight this encounter, as each of Cerezo’s last three top-flight home outings have featured goals in both halves of play.

Meanwhile, Urawa Reds came from behind to hold Kashima Antlers to a 1-1 home draw last time out, making it seven J1 League stalemates in a row, dropping to just a single point clear of relegation-battling Shimizu S-Pulse. The ‘Red Devils’ are still waiting for their first top-flight victory on the road this term, though they can draw confidence from turning a three-game losing streak away from home into three successive draws. The away goals have been at a premium for Urawa thus far, as they’ve netted just two across their inaugural six road trips.

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Buriram United vs Chiangrai United

High-flying Buriram United and underperforming Chiangrai United are set to square off in an exciting Thai FA Cup semi-final tie at the Chonburi Municipality Stadium.

Fresh from lifting the Thai FA Cup trophy, courtesy of a 1-0 extra-time triumph over Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram will be looking to lock in a place in the League Cup final for the first time since losing the 2019 showpiece to Prachuap. There’s plenty of reason for optimism, as the five-time League Cup winners are unbeaten in their last five competitive meetings with Chiangrai (W4, D1) since a 4-0 away loss in July 2019. However, Masatada Ishii’s men have won none of their last four competitive home fixtures (D3, L1), excluding extra-time, failing to get on the scoresheet in three of them.

In the meantime, Chiangrai United are bidding to qualify for their first League Cup final since conquering the competition in 2018. Inspired by a 2-1 win away to Samut Prakan City last time out, the ‘Beetles’ are hoping to arrest a run of six winless visits to Buriram (D2, L4) since a penalty shoot-out victory in the Thai Champions Cup in January 2018. However, neutral locations excluded, Emerson’s lads have failed to score in two of their four previous competitive games away from home (W1, D2, L1). That’s particularly worrying as they’ve netted under 1.5 goals in their last six competitive away H2Hs versus Buriram.

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Manchester City vs Aston Villa

An enthralling Premier League campaing boils down to this season-defining encounter between pacesetters Manchester City and bottom-half Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City are on the verge of winning their fourth Premier League title in five years, though they have yet to finish the job. Coming into the ultimate round of fixtures, the ‘Cityzens’ hold a single-point lead on second-placed Liverpool and need to beat Villa to secure the title regardless of the Reds’ result against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Pep Guardiola’s men have been ruthless against Villa, winning nine of their last ten top-flight H2Hs (D1), including the last six on the spin. Additionally, since a dismal 3-2 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in mid-February, Man City have gone unbeaten in their subsequent five home Premier League matches (W4, D1), winning the last three in a row by an aggregate score of 13-1. Home and away, the reigning English champions have lost just one of their 27 previous Premier League games (W22, D4).

In the meantime, Aston Villa’s bid to assure a first top-half Premier League finish since 2010/11 is on thin ice, as they sit three points adrift of 10th-placed Brighton & Hove Albion. That means the ‘Lions’ need to beat Man City for the first time since 2013 and hope the other results go their way. However, Steven Gerrard’s lads have developed a habit of faltering against top-flight leaders, going winless in 20 of their last 21 Premier League away meetings with table-topping sides (D3, L17). Yet, Villa pulled off a 3-1 win at relegation-battling Burnley in their most recent away league fixture, ending a run of three Premier League travels without winning (D1, L2).

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Liverpool vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Premier League title hopefuls Liverpool will complete an impressive 2021/22 season at Anfield against underperforming Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Jurgen Klopp’s understrength Liverpool side came from behind to beat Southampton 2-1 in midweek Premier League action and keep their faint quadruple hopes alive. Despite beating Chelsea in both domestic cup finals and reaching the Champions League showpiece, the ‘Reds’ need a miracle to complete the history-defining quadruple. Going into the ultimate round of Premier League fixtures, the Merseyside heavyweights sit a point adrift of table-topping Manchester City. It means they need their former pals Steven Gerrard and Philippe Coutinho to hold Man City winless to give them a backdoor into the title race. It’s worth mentioning that Liverpool haven’t lost any of their six closing day Premier League fixtures under Klopp (W5, D1), whlie they are unbeaten in their last 22 home league outings (W17, D5), netting a staggering 53 goals while conceding only ten in return.

In the meantime, Wolves have nothing but pride to left for after a run of six winless Premier League matches (D2, L4) left them hanging five points below seventh-placed West Ham United. Bruno Lage’s men can find some comfort in their recent scoring improvement. After drawing a blank in three consecutive league games, the ‘Wanderers’ have netted in their last three on the trot. Against this backdrop, the West Midlanders have lost their ten previous Premier League meetings with Liverpool, failing to get on the scoresheet on eight occasions. What’s more, Wolves have suffered 17 defeats in their last 19 away league encounters with the ‘Reds,’ winning the other two, though the most recent one dates back to 2010. A lack of scoring prowess remains the elephant in the room, as Wolves have bagged a league fourth-low 37 goals this Premier League season.

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Crystal Palace vs Manchester United

Selhurst Park plays host to a high-stakes Premier League showdown between mid-table Crystal Palace and Europa League hopefuls Manchester United.

Crystal Palace might have turned a 2-0 HT lead into an abysmal 3-2 defeat at Everton in midweek Premier League action, yet they could still achieve their best top-flight finish since 2014/15. However, snatching away a 10th-placed placement would require the ‘Eagles’ to beat Man United and several other results go their way. It could be easier said than done, as Palace are winless in each of their 12 previous Premier League home meetings with Man United (D4, L8). That said, Patrick Vieira’s men are unbeaten in their last seven competitive home outings (W4, D3), while they’ve not conceded a single goal across their four previous Premier League fixtures at Selhurst Park. Curiously, though, Palace could win back-to-back home league games for the first time since March 2020.

In the meantime, Manchester United will finish the season with their lowest points tally in Premier League history regardless of the outcome of this encounter. But with just two points separating them from seventh-placed West Ham United, the ‘Red Devils’ need all three points to qualify for next season’s Champions League and avoid depending on the ‘Hammers’ result at Brighton & Hove Albion. The upcoming trip to London will mark the final game in charge for interim boss Ralf Rangnick, who will hand over the managerial reins to Erik ten Hag in the summer. Therefore, the German tactician will be keen to arrest Man United’s humiliating run of five consecutive league defeats on the road. Worryingly, though, three of United’s five reverses in that spread of games saw them concede 3+ goals.

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Chelsea vs Watford

Chelsea and Watford will lock horns at Stamford Bridge in the ultimate round of the 2021/22 Premier League fixtures.

Despite drawing 1-1 with Leicester City at home last time out, Chelsea will finish third regardless of the result in this fixture. But after going winless in four of their five previous league matches (D3, L1), the ‘Blues’ will feel obliged to give the Stamford Bridge faithful something to shout for on the final weekend. Watford’s visit to the nation’s capital bodes well for Chelsea, as they’ve never lost a home Premier League meeting with this opposition (W6, D1), scoring 2+ goals in all seven such fixtures. Yet, Thomas Tuchel’s men have racked up just one win in their last five Premier League home outings (D2, L2), conceding 2+ goals in three of the four matches they failed to win in that sequence. After a 2-1 reverse at the hands of Aston Villa in last season’s Premier League finale, Chelsea could lose back-to-back closing day fixtures in England’s top-flight fo the first time since 1991/92.

In the meantime, Watford’s second-lowest tally of six wins from 37 Premier League fixtures this season (D5, L26) has culminated with another relegation. Coming into the ultimate round, the ‘Hornets’ are winless in eight league games (D1, L7), failing to get on the scoresheet in 50% of them. Moreover, except for a 2-1 win at Southampton in mid-March, Roy Hodgson’s lads have lost four of their five previous away league outings, succumbing to multi-goal margins in three of them. That said, Watford have amassed 65% of their total Premier League points this season on hostile turf (15/23), the second-ever highest share in the competition. All that could be in vain, as they’ve suffered eight defeats in their last nine Premier League meetings with Chelsea (W1).

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Arsenal vs Everton

Emirates Stadium is the venue as Premier League top-four hopefuls Arsenal and bottom-half Everton go head-to-head in a handsomely-looking fixture.

Arsenal are on the verge of missing out on a top-four Premier League finish for the sixth year running, following a run of consecutive defeats to Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United by an aggregate score of 5-0. Heading into the season finale, the ‘Gunners’ trail the fourth-placed ‘Spurs’ by two points and have to beat Everton and hope Antonio Conte’s men lose at already-relegated Norwich City to secure a fourth-place finish. There’s not much reason for optimism in the London camp, as Mikel Arteta’s men have lost their last three top-flight meetings with Everton and could lose four in a row for the first time since 1924. Conceding first could lead to another underwhelming result, with Arsenal losing 91% of their league matches in which they shipped the opener this term (W1, L10).

On the other hand, Everton pulled off a sensational second-half comeback to turn a 2-0 half-time deficit into an all-important 3-2 home win over Crystal Palace in midweek and secure another top-flight season with a game to spare. However, the ‘Toffees’ have won a league joint-low ten points from their 18 away league fixtures this season (W2, D4, L12) despite going unbeaten on their last two Premier League travels (W1, D1). Adding to Everton’s confidence, they ran out 1-0 winners in this exact fixture in 2020/21, ending a run of 24 league visits to Arsenal without winning. Another victory would see the Merseyside outfit win back-to-back away league matches against the ‘Gunners’ for the first time since 1987.

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Cerezo Osaka vs Gamba Osaka

Cerezo Osaka and Gamba Osaka are set to trade tackles in the latest edition of this long-standing city rivalry at the Yodoko Sakura Stadium.

Things are not going Cerezo Osaka’s way these days, as they enter this round having won just one of their last five J1 League matches (D2, L2), three of which saw them fail to get on the scoresheet. On the bright side, Cerezo pulled off a dramatic 2-1 triumph over Jubilo Iwata in their most recent home league outing, halting an underwhelming run of five league games without winning (D2, L3). Still, a lack of goals has been a genuine issue for the ‘Sakura’ this term, as evidenced by their paltry scoring ratio of 0.83 goals per home fixture. Akio Kogiku’s lads are unlikely to improve against Gamba, though, as they’ve netted under 1.5 goals in their last four competitive H2Hs on home turf.

In the meantime, Gamba have picked themselves up from a frustrating five-match winless league streak (D3, L2) to win back-to-back J1 League fixtures by an aggregate score of 3-0, breaking the deadlock beyond the 70th minute on each occasion. Though a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Kashiwa Reysol on their most recent league travel ended Gamba’s run of four away league matches without winning (D3, L1), scoring remains the elephant in the room. Indeed, Tomohiro Katanosaka’s men have bagged one goal or fewer in each of their six J1 League games on the hostile ground this season, drawing a blank before half-time in all six.

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Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United

Pohang Steelers and Incheon United will lock horns at the Pohang Steel Yard in an exciting top-half K League 1 fixture.

After enjoying an inspirational five-match unbeaten league streak (W2, D3) between early April and the start of May, Pohang have lost their last two top-flight fixtures without scoring. Low scoring has been a common theme in Pohang’s recent K League 1 games, as their last four have featured under 2.5 goals, with three of them yielding the same 1-0 scoreline (W1, L2). Indeed, entertainment has been relatively sparse at the Pohang Steel Yard of late, as Pohang’s last five home league matches have contained two goals or fewer, with only two of them seeing both teams on the scoresheet. By contrast, three of their five previous home league H2Hs versus Incheon have witnessed both sides scoring in matches garnering 3+ total goals.

Meanwhile, Incheon hit back twice to hold Daegu to an action-packed 2-2 draw last time out, as Stefan Mugosa converted a 99th-minute penalty to rescue a point for his side. That’s a mere consolation for the travelling team that are now winless in five league fixtures (D4, L1), dropping nine points behind leaders Ulsan Hyundai in the process. There’s still a good omen, as the ‘Mariners’ have yet to lose away from home in K League 1 this term (W3, D2), though those two draws have come on their last two league travels. Delivering action from the get-go, Jo Sung-hwan’s men have opened the scoring in all five away league matches this K League 1 season. It’s not a big surprise, though, given that four of their five away goals conceded thus far have come beyond half-time.

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Avispa Fukuoka vs Yokohama F. Marinos

Avispa Fukuoka and Yokohama F. Marinos are set to square off at the Best Denki Stadium in a handsomely-looking J1 League showdown.

Before falling to a somewhat expected 2-0 defeat at reigning champions Kawasaki Frontale, Avispa Fukuoka had enjoyed a stellar four-game unbeaten league streak (W2, D2). Shigetoshi Hasebe has based his side’s successful spell of form on a rock-solid backline that kept a clean sheet in three of their four unbeaten J1 League fixtures across the four-match unbeaten span. Though we are still early in the season, the ‘Hachi’ are well on course to establish themselves as the ‘stalemate specialists’ after sharing the spoils in five of their seven top-flight home matches (W1, D5, L1). With four of those five draws yielding a blunt ‘nil-nil’ scoreline, the Best Denki Stadium crowd could be in for another low-scoring contest.

Yokohama Marinos have shown that last season’s second-place finish in Japan’s top division was no fluke. After the opening 13 rounds of matches, the ‘Marinos’ sit only four points adrift of pacesetters Kawasaki Frontale, having gone unbeaten in 11 top-flight games thus far (W7, D4, L2). Despite their impressive start to the season, Kevin Muscat’s men may show up in Fukuoka in a poor mental condition after letting a 3-0 half-time lead slip through their fingers away to Urawa Reds last time out (3-3). Yet, the visitors will be happy to know that last week’s draw at the Saitama Stadium is part of their eye-catching four-match unbeaten league streak (W3, D1), during which they have netted a resounding average of three goals per match.

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Lens vs Monaco

Champions League hopefuls Monaco head to the Stade Bollaert-Delelis to meet seventh-placed Rennes in a high-stakes Ligue 1 showdown.

Lens’ formidable run of seven Ligue 1 matches without losing (W5, D2), including victories in the last two, keeps them in contention for a European finish ahead of the final weekend. Yet, with a two-point deficit on fifth-placed Strasbourg, ‘Les Sang et Or’ need to beat Monaco and hope other results go their way to snatch away the Europa Conference League qualification spot. Franck Haise’s men will take the field in high spirits, even though a 2-2 draw with Nantes in their most recent Ligue 1 outing at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis arrested their three-game winning home league streak. Against this backdrop, Lens are winless in their last five home league meetings with Monaco (D3, L2), four of which saw them concede 2+ goals.

In the meantime, stakes could not be higher for Monaco, who are bidding to secure a second successive top-three Ligue 1 finish. Coming into the season finale, ‘Les Monégasques’ are second in the standings, level on points with third-placed Marseille and three clear of Rennes in fourth. Avenging a 2-0 defeat in the reverse fixture tops Monaco’s list of priorities, and Philippe Clement’s lads don’t have to look beyond their jaw-dropping four-match winning league streak on the road for inspiration. Curiously, each of those four victories came in spite of Monaco’s inability to keep a clean sheet. Astonishingly, Monaco have won their last nine Ligue 1 games on the trot and could become only the third side to end a season with 10+ triumphs.

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Clermont vs Lyon

With nothing but pride left to play for, Clermont and Lyon will trade tackles at the Stade Gabriel Montpied in their last game of the Ligue 1 season.

Despite slipping to a narrow 1-0 loss at Strasbourg last time out, newly-promoted Clermont have ensured top-flight football for another season with a game to spare. Interestingly, ‘Les Lanciers’ have secured survival even though they’ve lost a league second-high 19 Ligue 1 matches this term (W9, L9), including two of their last three without scoring (W1). However, Clermont ran out 2-1 winners against Montpellier in their most recent home Ligue 1 outing, halting a run of six home league games without a victory (D2, L4). Unfortunately, it means Pascal Gastien’s men head into proceedings having failed to keep a clean sheet in their last nine home league matches, which is worth mentioning following their dramatic 3-3 draw in the reverse fixture at the Groupama Stadium.

On the other hand, Lyon’s enthralling 3-2 home triumph over Nantes last time out made it three wins from four Ligue 1 fixtures (L1), yet it’s been too little, too late for Peter Bosz’s men. A thoroughly underwhelming season by Lyon’s high standards will culminate with another mid-table finish. Much of the credit for that has to go to the visitors’ sub-par performances on the road, which includes a run of one win from their last five away league matches (D2, L2). Yet, ‘Les Gones’ can draw confidence from their eye-catching 13-game unbeaten Ligue 1 streak against promoted sides (W8, D5) spanning back to a narrow 1-0 defeat to Reims in August 2018. Lyon should be bracing themselves for their worst Ligue 1 placement since 1996/97, as not even a win here may prove sufficient to help them avoid an embarrassing eighth-place finish.

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PSG vs Metz

Parc des Princes is the venue as record-time Ligue 1 champions PSG and hot relegation candidates Metz go head-to-head in the season finale.

After ending a run of three consecutive league draws with an overwhelming 4-0 win over Montpellier last weekend, newly-crowned Ligue 1 champions PSG will be looking to complete a successful domestic season with back-to-back victories. Standing in their way will be a Metz side they’ve outscored in their last 11 top-flight H2Hs, including a hard-fought 2-1 triumph in the reverse fixture. ‘Les Parisiens’ are odds-on favourites to go unbeaten across all 19 home matches for a second time in three fully-completed Ligue 1 campaigns, following a run of 15 wins from their 18 previous home league outings. Yet, Maurizio Pochettino’s star-studded side can ill-afford to rest on their laurels after drawing back-to-back home league games in the wake of a jaw-dropping 15-match winning Ligue 1 streak at the Parc des Princes.

On the other hand, visiting Metz have won their last two Ligue 1 fixtures by a single-goal margin, as many victories as in their 20 league games beforehand (D7, L11). Courtesy of their noticeable upturn in form, ‘Les Grenats’ head into proceedings in 18th, albeit they are level on points with 19th-placed Saint-Etienne. It means any potential failure in Paris, coupled with St Etienne’s positive result against Nantes, will result in straight relegation. There is no doubt that Metz will be desperate to avoid that scenario, but a run of seven winless away league outings (D3, L4) doesn’t sound optimistic from their point of view. Adding to this sentiment, they have lost their last seven Ligue 1 visits to the Parc des Princes, falling to multi-goal margins in six of them.

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Everton vs Crystal Palace

Everton’s most significant match of the 2021/22 Premier League season pits them against top-half hopefuls Crystal Palace at Goodison Park.

Everton’s bid to avoid a first episode of final-day drama in 24 years took a hit last weekend, as they surrendered an early lead to lose 3-2 to Brentford at Goodison, ending a run of three league matches without defeat (W2, D1). But the ‘Toffees’ will be keen to pick themselves up from a morale-crushing failure, knowing a victory here will put their relegation fears firmly to bed ahead of the final weekend. There are not many reasons for optimism, though, as Frank Lampard’s men have lost both competitive meetings with Crystal Palace this season, including a 3-1 defeat in the reverse fixture at Selhurst Park. After conceding 3+ goals in both seasonal matches against Palace, Everton will feel rightfully concerned about their hopes of improving a dismal defensive record of 59 league goals conceded this term.

On the other hand, Crystal Palace had to come from behind to hold Aston Villa to a 1-1 away draw at the weekend, extending their unbeaten Premier League streak to four matches (W2, D2). With 10th-placed Brighton & Hove Albion sitting three points clear, Patrick Vieira’s men will be looking to whittle down the gap by taking advantage of this game in hand. The ‘Eagles’ have amassed an impressive 45 Premier League points in Vieira’s maiden season in charge and are currently four points shy of their joint-record 1992/93 and 2018/19 Premier League campaigns. That alone should serve as an added motive for Palace to seize the opportunity and complete their first-ever league double over Everton in the 22nd league campaign in which they’ve met. However, it’s worth noting that they’ve gone winless in four of their last five Premier League away fixtures (D1, L3).

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Aston Villa vs Burnley

Villa Park is the venue as bottom-half Aston Villa take on relegation-threatened Burnley in an exciting Premier League fixture.

After letting a home lead slip through their fingers twice in a row (D1, L1), Aston Villa’s hopes of landing a first top-half Premier League finish since 2010/11 look rather improbable. With two games left, including this one, they trail 10th-placed Brighton & Hove Albion by four points and head into proceedings winless in four of their last five Premier League home matches (D1, L3). Steven Gerrard’s men have had a rough time playing over midweek, as they have won none of their seven previous midweek top-flight fixtures (D3, L4). Moreover, since earning Premier League promotion in 2019, the ‘Lions’ have drawn both home league meetings with Burnley, with their last home league triumph over this opposition now dating back to 2010.

On the other hand, Burnley face the prospect of welcoming the ultimate round of fixtures in the drop zone if they suffer another defeat in Birmingham, following back-to-back league reverses to Tottenham Hotspur and Villa of all teams. The ‘Clarets’ go into this encounter sitting one point adrift of 17th-placed Everton, on whom they have a game in hand. Caretaker manager Mike Jackson had won three consecutive Premier League matches to launch his interim tenure on a high, but the abovementioned defeats threaten to render those successes meaningless. Yet, the visitors can draw confidence from their eye-catching recent record at Villa Park, as they’ve gone unbeaten in six of their seven previous league visits to this venue (W3, D3).

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Eintracht Frankfurt vs Rangers

Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan is set to host its first major European final since 2003 as Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers go head-to-head in the Europa League showpiece.

Even though they had to settle for a first bottom-half Bundesliga finish in five years, Frankfurt could still make history this season and become the first-ever German side to win the Europa League. Forty-two years since conquering the UEFA Cup, ‘Die Adler’ will be out to maintain their unbeaten continental record on Spanish soil (W4, D1) and take home the first European silverware in the 21st century. Oliver Glasner’s lads have enjoyed a stellar Europa League campaign thus far, reaching the grand final without suffering a single defeat from the group stage to the final (W7, D5). Except for a 1-1 draw at Fenerbahce on Matchday 6, Frankfurt have won their remaining five Europa League games outside Germany this term, including all three in the knock-out stages. Interestingly, Frankfurt’s two previous European meetings with Rangers have yielded overwhelming victories, both of which saw them score precisely six goals.

On the other hand, Rangers have emerged as a surprise package in this season’s Europa League, as last season’s Scottish Premiership champions are set for their first appearance in a major European final since a 2-0 defeat to Zenit St Petersburg in the 2007/08 UEFA Cup showpiece. Not even the most die-hard ‘Gers’ supporters would have hoped to watch their side in the final following a topsy-turvy group stage campaign that witnessed them finish runners-up to Lyon in Group A. However, Rangers’ intimidating continental form at Ibrox Stadium has been a formula for success, as Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s men have won three out four Europa League knock-out games at home (D1). Playing outside Glasgow has proved daunting, though, as they’ve racked up just one win from 11 continental travels this Europa League campaign (D3, L7), qualifying included.

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Vissel Kobe vs Kawasaki Frontale

Noevir Stadium is the venue as Vissel Kobe and Kawasaki Frontale go head-to-head in a handsomely-looking J1 League showdown.

It’s been a thoroughly underwhelming start to the season for Kobe, as they head into proceedings languishing in the drop zone after picking up just one win from the opening 12 league matches (D4, L7). Kobe’s scintillating 4-0 romping of Sagan Tosu last time out has halted their frustrating run of four consecutive J1 League defeats, three of which yielded a two-goal margin. In order to stay on the upwards trajectory, Miguel Angel Lotina’s men have to defy their five-match winless H2H league streak against Kawasaki (D2, L3). Conceding first could lead to another sub-par result for the ‘Ushi,’ who have ended up on the losing side in all five league games in which they let in the opening goal this term.

Kawasaki have bounced back from back-to-back league outings without a single triumph (D1, L1) by racking up a three-game winning run without conceding. The defending J1 League champions have won their last two league fixtures by the identical 2-0 scoreline. However, Kawasaki’s problems with inconsistent showings on the road have seen them alternate between winning (3) and not winning (D2, L1) across their opening six league travels. Yet, Toru Oniki’s lads have continuously delivered the goods in the front third, netting precisely two goals in five of those six road trips. They will feel confident about improving their scoring tally after bagging 2+ goals in five of their six previous competitive visits to Kobe. But it’s worth noting that Kawasaki had failed to score before half-time in three consecutive league trips before putting two unanswered first-half goals past Shimizu S-Pulse last time out.

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Urawa Reds vs Yokohama F. Marinos

Out-of-sorts Urawa Reds will be desperate to post their first J1 League triumph since mid-March when they take on high-flying Yokohama F. Marinos at the Saitama Stadium.

Things are not going Urawa’s way these days, as an abysmal run of five consecutive J1 League draws condemned them to the relegation play-off spot. Low scoring has been a common theme in Urawa’s recent league fixtures. Seven of their last eight J1 League games have featured under 2.5 goals, with three of them yielding the same ‘nil-nil’ scoreline. Indeed, scoring has been a genuine issue for the ‘Red Devils’ in the early stage of this season, as only two sides have netted fewer J1 League goals than them (11) so far. On the bright side, a clear majority (82%) of Urawa’s league goals scored have come at home (9/11). Therefore, it’s somewhat unsurprising that nine (75%) of their total J1 League points this term have arrived at the Saitama Stadium.

Inspired by an impressive three-game winning league streak, title-bidding Yokohama will be looking to arrest a two-game winless run at Urawa (D1, L1). The ‘Marinos,’ who trail table-topping Kashima Antlers by four points ahead of this round, are scoring at will these days. Since a 2-0 defeat away to Hiroshima in early April, Kevin Muscat’s men have bagged 2+ goals in their last four league outings, averaging three goals per match in this sequence. Furthermore, after going winless in their three inaugural away games of the season (D1, L2), Yokohama have won the last two in a row by a three-goal margin each. Curiously, four of the seven goals they scored across those two victories arrived beyond the 80th minute, highlighting the potential for a cracking game closure.

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Southampton vs Liverpool

St Mary’s Stadium is the venue as Southampton and Liverpool go head-to-head in a handsomely-looking Premier League showdown.

Since beating Arsenal 1-0 at home in mid-April, Southampton have gone winless in their subsequent four Premier League matches (D1, L3), including a dismal 3-0 defeat away to Brentford last time out. The ‘Saints’ need a solitary point from the two final league fixtures to extend their top-flight status to another season, though a fifth consecutive bottom-half finish looks inevitable. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men will have to work their socks off if they are to beat quadruple-chasing Liverpool in back-to-back home league meetings for the first time since 2013, following a 1-0 victory in this exact fixture last season. Indeed, Southampton have only kept one clean sheet across their ten previous Premier League outings, while they’ve conceded 61 goals this season, a fourth successive campaign in which they’ve shipped 60+ goals.

On the other hand, Liverpool head into proceedings in high spirits after beating Chelsea via penalties in the FA Cup grand final, maintaining their faint hopes of landing a historic quadruple. After table-topping Manchester City dropped points against West Ham United at the weekend (2-2), the ‘Reds’ can reduce the gap to a single point by completing another league double over Southampton. Jurgen Klopp’s men have thrived in midweek Premier League fixtures this season, winning seven out of eight (L1). Adding to the visitors’ confidence, they’ve pulled off eight wins in their last nine league games against Southampton (L1), netting 2+ goals in each triumph. Another comprehensive victory is on the cards, as Liverpool have won six of their seven away league matches since mid-January (D1), scoring 2+ goals in five of them.

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Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

Villa Park plays host to an exciting mid-table Premier League encounter between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace.

A 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture in November means Aston Villa could complete their first league double over Crystal Palace since 1980/81. All signs are pointing in that direction, as Steven Gerrard’s men have won their last three Premier League home meetings with Palace by an aggregate score of 6-0. Against this backdrop, Villa’s underwhelming home form has seen them suffer three defeats in their last four Premier League outings at Villa Park (W1), failing to get on the scoresheet in two of them. Indeed, a 2-1 reverse to Liverpool in their most recent league game at Villa Park has taken Villa’s tally to eight home defeats this term, extending their lacklustre run of losing 8+ home games per season to eight!

In the meantime, Crystal Palace have enjoyed a dramatic upturn in form in the build-up to this trip, going from four consecutive Premier League matches without winning (D1, L3) to back-to-back victories, both of which yielded a narrow one-goal margin. A potential success in Birmingham would see the London outfit put together three Premier League victories for the first time since April 2020. But before recording a 2-1 win at Southampton in their most recent Premier League away game, the ‘Eagles’ had lost three successive road fixutres across all competitions, netting just a single goal in that span. Yet, Patrick Vieira has seemingly addressed Palace’s defensive woes down the final stretch of the season, with his men racking up five clean sheets in their last eight Premier League fixtures, as many as in their previous 25!

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