York City - Exeter
England - League 2
02/16/2016 21:45 CET
In England, York and Exeter face in a match of the 30th round of League Two.
The hosts are 23th in the standing with 23 points collected collected after 5 wins, 8 draws and 16 losses since the start of the tournament, played in a total of 29 games have a negative goal difference 31-53. Home team has played 14 matches
so far, which has recorded 4 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses realized is 19 shots on goal and allowed him to score 26 goals in his net.
The composition of the visiting Exeter is 13th in the standing with a total of 40 points recorded after 11 wins, 7 draws and 11 losses this season in played a total of 29 matches has scored 39 goals and allowed 41 goals in its network. Outside the team has 15 games so far, which has recorded 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses, he scored 18 goals in the door of their hosts and has allowed 22 hits in his door.
In their last 10 matches played in all competitions the team of York has assets in his 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses, with goal difference 10-16. In their previous five matches before his audience the team with 3 wins and 2 losses. In these meetings hosts have scored 7 goals in the opposing net and allowed them to score 9 goals in his neck.
In his last 10 official matches the team of Exeter has assets in his 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses, with goal difference 11-16. In his previous five visits composition has achieved 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. These visitors have made 6 goals in the opposing net and conceded 6 goals in their network.
In their previous two home games York City has achieved two victories - 2-1 against the composition of Stevenage Borough and 2-1 against the composition of Notts County. In his previous two visits team to beat Exeter 2-0 against the team of Hartlepool, a visit to their former conceded failure to 0-1 on the composition of Wycombe.
In the previous 10 meetings between the two opponents, the team of York has won 2 success, the team of Exeter also won 2 success, and 6 meetings have ended in a tie, with a total goal difference 11-11. In the previous five meetings of its stadium Butham Krestsent against Exeter home of York City have achieved success 2, 2 draws and 1 loss.
Forecast: Away win or draw
PSG - Chelsea
Champions League - Round of 16
02/16/2016 21:45 CET
Frankly, coefficient couple seems to me too high because any state of Chelsea, this team remains a team of high class who could overpower any rival in direct confrontation. But I'm going to take bookmaker generosity with a maximum bet and fingers crossed Guus Hiddink and his students to show the best of ourselves and it be enough for victory "Parc des Princes". And once in the Premier League "blue" actually lost any chance of a high ranking, they are certainly more motivated at least in the Champions League to represent with dignity, particularly against the team that remove them last year. Then Chelsea was in the role of favorite, but eventually dropped. Now it can happen the opposite. For the brave can seek couple, but I will insure a double chance.
PSG is in great shape this season and is a series of 22 matches unbeaten, including 20 victories.
On Saturday Parisians made zero draw with Lille, but coach Laurent Blanc had given rest most of its key players, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Thiago Silva, Thiago Motta and Maxwell.
PSG clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 games in the Champions League, but for the upcoming clash main defender Serge Aurier was removed from the team because of scandalous statements on social networks.
Top shooter Zlatan Ibrahiomvich is expected to partner in attack with Angel di Maria and Lucas Moura.
Chelsea stabilize their performance after a nightmare start to the season and are unbeaten now in 12th straight game with Guus Hiddink - 6 wins and 6 draws.
Blue scattered Newcastle 5: 1 at home on Saturday in the match of the Premiership.
Chelsea have won their last 3 matches in the Champions League, having scored 2 or more goals in each of them.
The visitors will be without Radamel Falcao, Pato and Kurt Zouma and captain John Terry, but on behalf of that Oscar is back in the ranks.
Diego Costa almost certainly will edge up front for the Blues.
In this first match of the 1/8 finals in the tournament "Champions League" PSG accepts Chelsea. Both teams competed in the past edition of the race, and then ultimately PSG managed to prevail. The drama was full! The first clash finished at 1-1, a rematch was developing in the direction 0-0. Eventually Gary Cahill gave advance of the "blue" after 81 minutes, but 86 minutes David Luiz restore equality. This led to sequels.
Eden Hazard put Chelsea ahead again after a goal from a penalty, in the 114th minute that is the culprit for the penalty - Thiago Silva managed to make amends and scored the precious goal which effectively send PSG into the next phase of the competition.
Let's see if both teams have prepared new dramas or dispute this time they will develop as expected.
It's no secret that PSG is considered a serious favorite to the first match, but in recent weeks Chelsea demonstrated progress.
"Blue" from London are simply unpredictable. They exported a nightmarish campaign, but have shown they are still capable of doing and quality matches.
Recently they not surprise anyone, but one of the main contenders for the tilt in the Premier League - Arsenal, beating him 0-1 of "Emirates".
I expect to see a serious tactical dancing between Laurent Blanc and Guus Hiddink, which ended with a low-scoring.
French champion PSG accepts Chelsea in the clash of the rich in this year's second round in the Champions League.
Parisians are incredible run of 20 wins and two draws in their last 22 games. Laurent Blanc's boys are identified as the best team at the moment after the giants Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
The two teams met last year at this stage of the tournament, and then the French ousted Chelsea, despite being an outsider in the match.
For today's clash is the only absentee infamous Serge Aurier, who was removed from the composition because of problems with Laurent Blanc.
Chelsea started disappointing season but their form has improved significantly under the guidance of Guus Hiddink, having recorded six wins and six draws. Over the weekend, the "blue" made the strongest match of the season and won with 5: 1 Newcastle.
Radamel Falcao, Kurt Zouma and John Terry are injured and will not participate in this match and is suspended Nemanja Matic.
Both teams are definitely stronger in attacking plan than in defense. The hosts will be without their starting line right defender. David Luiz it still has to enter into form after injury healed.
Chelsea also have defensive problems as young Kurt Zouma severely injured and is out until the end of the season, while John Terry is injured.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is presented below expectations in the Champions League so far, but otherwise has 27 goals in 32 matches. The Swedish international, however, has 27 goals in 32 matches.
As mentioned attackers Chelsea are in excellent shape and smashed Newcastle 5: 1 over the weekend. Expectations and new offensive tactics of both teams and goals in both doors.
PSG are in great shape this season, and are currently in a series of 17 consecutive wins in official meetings. They have already secured the title in the league, having more than 25 points advantage over second, so you can think only about good performance in the Champions League. Chelsea do not perform at all convincing in this sezon.Chelsi are in the bottom half of the table in England. The big problem with them is poor play. They will hardly be able to do something in France against such a rival.
Over the past five years, the opposition of Paris and "aristocrats" became classics to the rank of the playoffs of the Champions League. If the first time celebrated the victory of the British, the second has already proved to be stronger than the French, and in both cases won viewers who saw crazy to inflame and interchange meetings.
Parisians can confidently say two months ago, that the title "Ligue 1" in their pocket, and now, when for 12 rounds before the end of the championship lead over second place 24 points, you can begin to celebrate and to run in the youth. Such early success says two things: firstly, trust Laurent Blanc is incredibly strong, and secondly, in the French championship is very weak competition. Earlier the championship - a double-edged sword, which for the third year in a row on the head gets Bayern Munich. But I think PSG in a slightly different context, perceives its total benefit, and hungry for wins European Cup Ibrahimovic, Cavani and Di Maria should only further provoke themselves.
Only the beginning of the PSG claim to be the undisputed favorite of the battle with Chelsea, in the camp of the "red-blue" scandal. Serge Aurier sent to hell and Zlatan Blanc than undermine the situation in the team on the eve of the most important games. Ivorians suspended from participating in the next meetings, and it is likely all be put on the transfer list. Meanwhile, Ore - one of the best in the Parisians, and this loss will seriously affect the team's actions. Most likely, it will take place African Brazilian Marquinhos, who better than the same van der Ville back and forth goes not so bad. Otherwise, the problems with the composition of the "tricolor" no.
PSG - Chelsea: projected compositions
PSG: Trapp - Marquinhos, Luis Silva, Maxwell - Motta, Matuidi, verratti - Cavani, Ibrahimovic, Di Maria
Chelsea: Courtois - Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta - Matic, Fabregas - Hazard, Willian, Pedro - Costa
Out of the game
PSG: Ore
Chelsea: Zuma, Falcao
Wards Guus Hiddink started to overcome the crisis, and the victory in the last round of Newcastle United 5: 1, was the last stab before recovery. But too believe in the "aristocrats" I would not, at first, as shown by a match against the same Manchester United, "blue" is quite far from their best times, and has a huge offensive power of the French club, not as an example more of the same United. And secondly, the British almost a game plan, new ideas as there was no and no. From Chelsea's strengths can be noted hunger for the game Eden Azar and talent Guus Hiddink, who is always incredibly lucky.
PSG - Chelsea: readers prediction for the Champions League match
PSG (1) - 2.30
Chelsea (1) - 1.69
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Do not be able to help his team Kurt Zouma and Radamel Falcao. When Colombian is not much worried about the fans of the London club, the Frenchman's loss immediately makes us recall the beginning of the season and a very slow trio to face Ivanovic, Terry and Cahill, which will be released in the start of this match.
PSG simply stronger in every area of the field, and the fear of the top matches, which could be an obstacle for the Parisians, was destroyed by last year's victory. The staff of Laurent Blanc can only go out and take his, but Chelsea are likely to re-build the wall at the gate and will look for happiness in the counterattack, but as practice shows this season, if the "blue" wall is a hole, then for 90 minutes meeting, they grow up to cosmic proportions.
Pick: Under 2.5 goals
Home win or draw
Both teams to score
Benfica - Zenit
Champions League - Round of 16
02/16/2016 21:45 CET
Two very effective team with class performers offensive playing football pleasing to the eye and somehow not logical to expect a scoreless draw or minimal success for one of them. In the group stage of the tournament Zenit showed that did not shy away from playing offensive in an away game, but also to break the stable protection of hosts and to get to always valuable in the elimination phase away goal will have to undergo, defense his opponent on as more pressure, and they can do that. As for Benfica, long time since this club simply fails to score at home, no matter who struggle. Eventually this trend, of course, will be suspended, but I think it would not be in this game. That ratio is very high, but instead it's almost certain.
Benfica lost their last match against Porto, but were previously in a series of 11 consecutive wins. We can give their loss in the final round of the local championship that their thoughts were in today's clash. A big problem for the team of Zenith is that their last official match was more than two months. The team certainly lost game tone. Benfica, as we see from their results are in perfect playing tone and we expect this to become clear tonight.
Lissbon team was able to overcome itself and left the band after a nasty horrible start to the season. The new coach and, as a consequence, a new life "Eagles", is still gaining momentum. The next step is a new challenge, and on the eve of Benfica conceded in principle Porto match that allowed to break away to Sporting, and catch up "dragons" and all this against the background of the most important and the first stage of the playoffs for Rui Vitoria.
The Portuguese and the truth is in good shape, but it is one thing to tear all the domestic arena, where there is a strong opponent 2-3, and the other in the Champions League; in fact, the group stage is well confirmed. It was a good match on the road against Atletico, but it is not likely to roll in the season Madrid club lost to the meeting. In reply, the exit "mattress" game clearly showed how should act against the "eagles". These same words can be attributed to the leaders Benfica, the same Jonas, distinguished himself in the championship 23 times in the Champions League has scored only once. Many words are now written and said in the address of the young Renato Sánchez, but the 18-year-old midfielder was lost in a meeting with Porto, and has to its credit the original CL experience stage of the playoffs.
Another problem with the capital club - this injury Luisão. The two-meter center-back spent in the Portuguese camp about three hundred games, but now injured and can not take part in this game. Is it a big problem, revealed last weekend Porto, twice hitting the gate hosts and having several scoring chances. Also worth notice in the game Benfica a large number of ball losses ahead; if not the strongest European Championship is forgiven, that at this level it can be fraught.
Benfica - Zenit: projected compositions
Benfica: Cesar - Almeida, Jardel, Nalsson-Lindelof, Eliseu - Salvio, Pizzi, Sanchez Gaitan - Mitroglou, Jonas
Zenith: Lodygin - Anyukov, Lombaerts, Garay, Criscito - Witzel, Garcia - Shatov, Hulk, Danny - Dziuba
Out of the game
Benfica: Luisão
Zenith: Smolnikov, Fayzulin, Malafeev
Pitertsy play paintball, and in a good mood went to the capital of Portugal; It afflicts only one - Igor Smolnikova injury. Right insider Zenith, without doubt, was among the three best players of "blue-white-blue" the first part of the season 15/16. It noted not only by Russian experts, but also to many European, taking the pencil of our players. Replace Smolnikova Anyukov, who has a vast experience behind them, but not as functional as before, although one match it precisely enough.
It should be noted, and it is a decent transport company, in this offseason. In the camp of "blue-white-blue" came top three performers in the face of Zhirkov, Kokorin and Mauricio. Only the Brazilian does not have the European Cup experience and has not able to strengthen the St. Petersburg club. But the two Russians - is not just a sight for the next tightens the limit, but also a huge reinforcement for the Champions League.
Benfica - Zenit: readers Forecast
Benfica (0) - 1.52
Zenit (0) - 2.72
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Rarely it happens, if it was at all, but Zenit is a favorite of the playoffs the Champions League 1/8. Let not clear and bright, but the St. Petersburg club has not only a strong composition, but also a strong team game. It is feared only one fact - the longer a simple wards Villas-Boas. But the "blue-white-blue" is not the first time so early start in the decisive matches, and therefore the fault should be offset. The challenge for at least the first leg - the goal and not lose more than one goal, and the team is now at hand in the Portuguese specialist, and may well surpass this problem.
Forecast: Home win or draw
Zenit to score
Over 1.5 goals
Hull City - Brighton
England - Championship
02/16/2016 21:45 CET
At first glance, the difference of three points in favor of Hull City is not particularly striking, but the truth is that "tigers" have far more class than their rivals, but on their own terrain are downright unstoppable. Brighton, of course, is a great series, but with real chances for direct promotion to the Premier League, so will have serious resistance, but is unlikely to take something from this game. Most - likely scenario will be repeated from the last meeting between these two teams a little more than a month when a clash in the FA Cup "tigers" were minimal domestic success.
Forecast: Home win
Fenerbahce - Lokomotiv Moscow
Europa League - Round of 32
02/16/2016 21:45 CET
From today began phase of direct elimination in the Champions League and Europa League. My forecast is for the game in Turkey from 2nd strongest tournament of the continent between Chambers of Fenerbahce and Lokomotiv Moscow.
The hosts are leaders in Turkana Championship after 21 rounds (15-4-2), but ahead of only 4 points 2nd Besiktas and have two matches more main rival for the title this season. Fenerbahce record 10 wins in the last 12 rounds, and in its 11 households championship so far failed to win only akhisar Belediespor and Galatasaray, recording draws them in October last year after which achieved 6 consecutive success in front of their fans. In the preliminary group in the Europa League Lanterns conceded just one loss in six matches - still to start with 1-3 at home to Molde, but then recorded 2 wins and 3 draws and reached 2nd place in the rankings, ahead strongest teams Ajax and Celtic, which apparently were written off this tournament in Istanbul Lanterns Dutch won 1-0 and finished on par with the Scottish Champion 1-1 in mid-December.
Guests from Russia move third in the championship of the country after the first 18 rounds, with 32 points (9-5-4) are only 5 points behind leaders CSKA Moscow. However, Lokomotiv won only 1 match in their last 6 games in the championship, conceded 3 goals lost in them and is without a win for 3 consecutive rounds in the Premier League. After 4 consecutive success out at the beginning of the championship Railway workers won just 1 of their next five away matches in which conceded and heavy losses by 1-3 by Rubin Kazan and Kuban Krasnodar from 2-6. Lokomotiv however, managed to fight for first place in their preliminary group in the Europa League, losing only at home to Sporting Lisbon 2-4, but managed to record another 3 wins and 2 draws, never lost once outside Russia (defeat in Lisbon 3-1 in Albania over Skenderbej Korca and 3-0 draw with Besiktas in Turkey) and eventually overtake Sporting only 1 point at the top of the final standings.
These games in the Europa League are very difficult to forecast, because the big teams look to quickly leave the race and focus on his performances in domestic championships, which bring them a lot more money and prestige. Fenerbahce is in a serious fight for the title with Besiktas and hardly race in the Europa League is paramount to yellow, but Turkey is playing is always very difficult, and teams from this country rarely bet your honor and fight all the way, especially in front of their fans.
Lokomotiv Moscow have the same problem Zenit - their last official match was in early December. Fenerbahce played many matches in the new year, which helped them to get into good shape. Lanterns have 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their matches this year. Additional their trump card will be undoubtedly harsh atmosphere in Turkey, which in such matches can always help the team.
Turks from the very beginning of its airline dreaming of the Champions League, but after losing to Shakhtar Donetsk, they had to settle for Europa League. "Canary" lukewarm embraced this tournament, losing in the first match of the group stage at their stadium Molde. Defeat literally exploded the whole football community in Turkey, the Balkans, which is more than the President and the management team. Fenerbahce began to be corrected immediately, and the results were not long in coming: Team from Istanbul will not lose any more matches, and finished the group stage in second place.
"Yellow-dark blue" changed a lot compared to the start of the season. If initially present relaxation and nesygrannost, this is now a completely different team. That team, rather than a set of artists, what was the Fenerbahçe at the start, after the purchase of stellar players. Now stambultsy they led the championship, but the second coming Beşiktaş still remains a favorite, as it has in an active three unplayed match. In this regard, one of the main advantages of the Turks will be a constant competitive practices, which it is not the Russian team.
In addition, it is also worth to say about such a trivial thing as a "Turkish stadium", which is always not the 12th player but rather one more replacement team. In addition to this, a difficult political situation between Russia and Turkey will give an additional impetus to the Turkish fans, so the "railroad" should be prepared for this hell, and their recent trip to visit Besiktas will seem like paradise. Another factor in favor of the home team will be virtually empty infirmary and a huge talent pool Vitor Pereira. With the composition of a few tournaments and various game schemes, Portuguese mentor is easy to use his trump card, surprising his opponents or simply crushing it with its power.
Fenerbahce - Lokomotiv: projected compositions
Fenerbahce: Demirel - Ozbayrakly, Alves, Kjaer, Erkin - Sousa, Tufan, Meireles - Nani, Van Persie, Shen
Locomotive: Guilherme - Denisov, Pejčinović, Corluka, Yanbaev - Fernandez, Tarasov - Kasai, Kolomeytsev, Samedov - Skuletic
Out of the game
Fenerbahçe: Ba
Locomotive: -
Igor Cherevchenko in the offseason has lost one of its best performers - Senegalese Niasse. Loss African essentially lower the attacking power Loco. Rather, instead of Umar Niasse number one on the cutting edge will be Petar Škuletić who still argue and prove their capabilities. There is an option to Maicon, but in this game a powerful and overall Serb would be preferable. In addition to the striker, the club left the Moroccan Boussoufa, who had long ceased to exist in the Locomotive System. The main thing and, in fact, the only acquisition - this Vladislav Ignatiev, who went from the Kuban.
Fenerbahce - Lokomotiv: readers forecast
Fenerbahce will win 1.67 - not lose Locomotive 2.2
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The game "railroad" is difficult to assess on the preseason, after all friendlies - it is an entirely separate world that exists outside the competitive mode. Assessing Loko tactics for the next match, you need to build on last year's campaign of "red-green", which came out a success and brought good dividends. But to play a football immediately will be very difficult, for the reasons that while Lokomotiv had the benefit of an early start of the championship and had already fledged game. In addition to this, there is no greater experience Cherevchenko training teams to early start of the season.
All of the above leads us to the idea that the "railroad" very little chance in the guest game against Fenerbahce who gained powerful move. Stambultsev while putting the main goal of winning the championship, but this year the struggle in the Europa League so attractive that the Turks will want to test yourself as you miss the European mentor battles hosts.
Forecast: Home win
Oxford United - Northampton Town
England - League 2
02/16/2016 21:45 CET
The forecast today is for a football match between Oxford United and Northampton Town from the 30th round of the current football championship in England in League Two. Coach of the hosts displayed on their home field players against players of visiting Northampton Town.
Enough talk, time for the facts of the confrontation:
Oxford United
The players Oxford United are in third place in the standing with 55 points after 15 wins, 10 draws and 4 losses this season, played in 29 meetings have a positive goal difference 48-27. On the domestic scene composition has played 14 games so far, which has 6 wins, 6 draws and 2 losses, with total goal difference 20-12.
In his previous six games played in the league footballers Oxford United have their account 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss being recorded in the net of their opponents 12 goals and received eight hits from opposing football teams.
Northampton Town
The away composition of Northampton Town is first in the standings with a total of 64 points, achieved after 20 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses since the start of the championship, played in a total of 29 matches a positive goal difference 55-31. As a guest team has played 14 matches in which recorded 9 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, has scored 29 goals in the door of their hosts and allowed him to score 19 goals in his net.
In his previous six formal meetings in League Two composition of Northampton Town has recorded only victories and show that they are an excellent form, having recorded 16 goals and cashed three hits.
Oxford United - Northampton Town - direct duels
In the previous 5 clash between two teams Oxford United 2 has achieved success, the team of Northampton Town also achieved two successes and one meeting has ended in a draw, with a total goal difference of 7-6. In the last 2 home games with Northampton Town, home of Oxford United have achieved 1 win and 1 draw.
Current form of both teams in the championship
The home team has a win in their previous meeting in England, and its stadium achieved a draw in their last meeting.
The team of Northampton Town in a series of 6 success in the championship of England and away from home has 4 consecutive success.
Forecast: Home win or draw
Dundee United - Motherwell
Scotland - Premiership
02/16/2016 21:45 CET
Dundee United are last in the standings with just 14 points from 24 games. They are now 12 points ahead of the team, so that salvation looks just like a mirage to them at the time. This team is just Motherwell. Guests have to do a lot of work to ensure their stay in the top flight. The match against last is ideal chance for three more points in the asset.
Forecast: Away win
England - League 2
02/16/2016 21:45 CET
In England, York and Exeter face in a match of the 30th round of League Two.
The hosts are 23th in the standing with 23 points collected collected after 5 wins, 8 draws and 16 losses since the start of the tournament, played in a total of 29 games have a negative goal difference 31-53. Home team has played 14 matches
so far, which has recorded 4 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses realized is 19 shots on goal and allowed him to score 26 goals in his net.
The composition of the visiting Exeter is 13th in the standing with a total of 40 points recorded after 11 wins, 7 draws and 11 losses this season in played a total of 29 matches has scored 39 goals and allowed 41 goals in its network. Outside the team has 15 games so far, which has recorded 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses, he scored 18 goals in the door of their hosts and has allowed 22 hits in his door.
In their last 10 matches played in all competitions the team of York has assets in his 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses, with goal difference 10-16. In their previous five matches before his audience the team with 3 wins and 2 losses. In these meetings hosts have scored 7 goals in the opposing net and allowed them to score 9 goals in his neck.
In his last 10 official matches the team of Exeter has assets in his 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses, with goal difference 11-16. In his previous five visits composition has achieved 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. These visitors have made 6 goals in the opposing net and conceded 6 goals in their network.
In their previous two home games York City has achieved two victories - 2-1 against the composition of Stevenage Borough and 2-1 against the composition of Notts County. In his previous two visits team to beat Exeter 2-0 against the team of Hartlepool, a visit to their former conceded failure to 0-1 on the composition of Wycombe.
In the previous 10 meetings between the two opponents, the team of York has won 2 success, the team of Exeter also won 2 success, and 6 meetings have ended in a tie, with a total goal difference 11-11. In the previous five meetings of its stadium Butham Krestsent against Exeter home of York City have achieved success 2, 2 draws and 1 loss.
Forecast: Away win or draw
PSG - Chelsea
Champions League - Round of 16
02/16/2016 21:45 CET
Frankly, coefficient couple seems to me too high because any state of Chelsea, this team remains a team of high class who could overpower any rival in direct confrontation. But I'm going to take bookmaker generosity with a maximum bet and fingers crossed Guus Hiddink and his students to show the best of ourselves and it be enough for victory "Parc des Princes". And once in the Premier League "blue" actually lost any chance of a high ranking, they are certainly more motivated at least in the Champions League to represent with dignity, particularly against the team that remove them last year. Then Chelsea was in the role of favorite, but eventually dropped. Now it can happen the opposite. For the brave can seek couple, but I will insure a double chance.
PSG is in great shape this season and is a series of 22 matches unbeaten, including 20 victories.
On Saturday Parisians made zero draw with Lille, but coach Laurent Blanc had given rest most of its key players, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Thiago Silva, Thiago Motta and Maxwell.
PSG clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 games in the Champions League, but for the upcoming clash main defender Serge Aurier was removed from the team because of scandalous statements on social networks.
Top shooter Zlatan Ibrahiomvich is expected to partner in attack with Angel di Maria and Lucas Moura.
Chelsea stabilize their performance after a nightmare start to the season and are unbeaten now in 12th straight game with Guus Hiddink - 6 wins and 6 draws.
Blue scattered Newcastle 5: 1 at home on Saturday in the match of the Premiership.
Chelsea have won their last 3 matches in the Champions League, having scored 2 or more goals in each of them.
The visitors will be without Radamel Falcao, Pato and Kurt Zouma and captain John Terry, but on behalf of that Oscar is back in the ranks.
Diego Costa almost certainly will edge up front for the Blues.
In this first match of the 1/8 finals in the tournament "Champions League" PSG accepts Chelsea. Both teams competed in the past edition of the race, and then ultimately PSG managed to prevail. The drama was full! The first clash finished at 1-1, a rematch was developing in the direction 0-0. Eventually Gary Cahill gave advance of the "blue" after 81 minutes, but 86 minutes David Luiz restore equality. This led to sequels.
Eden Hazard put Chelsea ahead again after a goal from a penalty, in the 114th minute that is the culprit for the penalty - Thiago Silva managed to make amends and scored the precious goal which effectively send PSG into the next phase of the competition.
Let's see if both teams have prepared new dramas or dispute this time they will develop as expected.
It's no secret that PSG is considered a serious favorite to the first match, but in recent weeks Chelsea demonstrated progress.
"Blue" from London are simply unpredictable. They exported a nightmarish campaign, but have shown they are still capable of doing and quality matches.
Recently they not surprise anyone, but one of the main contenders for the tilt in the Premier League - Arsenal, beating him 0-1 of "Emirates".
I expect to see a serious tactical dancing between Laurent Blanc and Guus Hiddink, which ended with a low-scoring.
French champion PSG accepts Chelsea in the clash of the rich in this year's second round in the Champions League.
Parisians are incredible run of 20 wins and two draws in their last 22 games. Laurent Blanc's boys are identified as the best team at the moment after the giants Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
The two teams met last year at this stage of the tournament, and then the French ousted Chelsea, despite being an outsider in the match.
For today's clash is the only absentee infamous Serge Aurier, who was removed from the composition because of problems with Laurent Blanc.
Chelsea started disappointing season but their form has improved significantly under the guidance of Guus Hiddink, having recorded six wins and six draws. Over the weekend, the "blue" made the strongest match of the season and won with 5: 1 Newcastle.
Radamel Falcao, Kurt Zouma and John Terry are injured and will not participate in this match and is suspended Nemanja Matic.
Both teams are definitely stronger in attacking plan than in defense. The hosts will be without their starting line right defender. David Luiz it still has to enter into form after injury healed.
Chelsea also have defensive problems as young Kurt Zouma severely injured and is out until the end of the season, while John Terry is injured.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is presented below expectations in the Champions League so far, but otherwise has 27 goals in 32 matches. The Swedish international, however, has 27 goals in 32 matches.
As mentioned attackers Chelsea are in excellent shape and smashed Newcastle 5: 1 over the weekend. Expectations and new offensive tactics of both teams and goals in both doors.
PSG are in great shape this season, and are currently in a series of 17 consecutive wins in official meetings. They have already secured the title in the league, having more than 25 points advantage over second, so you can think only about good performance in the Champions League. Chelsea do not perform at all convincing in this sezon.Chelsi are in the bottom half of the table in England. The big problem with them is poor play. They will hardly be able to do something in France against such a rival.
Over the past five years, the opposition of Paris and "aristocrats" became classics to the rank of the playoffs of the Champions League. If the first time celebrated the victory of the British, the second has already proved to be stronger than the French, and in both cases won viewers who saw crazy to inflame and interchange meetings.
Parisians can confidently say two months ago, that the title "Ligue 1" in their pocket, and now, when for 12 rounds before the end of the championship lead over second place 24 points, you can begin to celebrate and to run in the youth. Such early success says two things: firstly, trust Laurent Blanc is incredibly strong, and secondly, in the French championship is very weak competition. Earlier the championship - a double-edged sword, which for the third year in a row on the head gets Bayern Munich. But I think PSG in a slightly different context, perceives its total benefit, and hungry for wins European Cup Ibrahimovic, Cavani and Di Maria should only further provoke themselves.
Only the beginning of the PSG claim to be the undisputed favorite of the battle with Chelsea, in the camp of the "red-blue" scandal. Serge Aurier sent to hell and Zlatan Blanc than undermine the situation in the team on the eve of the most important games. Ivorians suspended from participating in the next meetings, and it is likely all be put on the transfer list. Meanwhile, Ore - one of the best in the Parisians, and this loss will seriously affect the team's actions. Most likely, it will take place African Brazilian Marquinhos, who better than the same van der Ville back and forth goes not so bad. Otherwise, the problems with the composition of the "tricolor" no.
PSG - Chelsea: projected compositions
PSG: Trapp - Marquinhos, Luis Silva, Maxwell - Motta, Matuidi, verratti - Cavani, Ibrahimovic, Di Maria
Chelsea: Courtois - Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta - Matic, Fabregas - Hazard, Willian, Pedro - Costa
Out of the game
PSG: Ore
Chelsea: Zuma, Falcao
Wards Guus Hiddink started to overcome the crisis, and the victory in the last round of Newcastle United 5: 1, was the last stab before recovery. But too believe in the "aristocrats" I would not, at first, as shown by a match against the same Manchester United, "blue" is quite far from their best times, and has a huge offensive power of the French club, not as an example more of the same United. And secondly, the British almost a game plan, new ideas as there was no and no. From Chelsea's strengths can be noted hunger for the game Eden Azar and talent Guus Hiddink, who is always incredibly lucky.
PSG - Chelsea: readers prediction for the Champions League match
PSG (1) - 2.30
Chelsea (1) - 1.69
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Do not be able to help his team Kurt Zouma and Radamel Falcao. When Colombian is not much worried about the fans of the London club, the Frenchman's loss immediately makes us recall the beginning of the season and a very slow trio to face Ivanovic, Terry and Cahill, which will be released in the start of this match.
PSG simply stronger in every area of the field, and the fear of the top matches, which could be an obstacle for the Parisians, was destroyed by last year's victory. The staff of Laurent Blanc can only go out and take his, but Chelsea are likely to re-build the wall at the gate and will look for happiness in the counterattack, but as practice shows this season, if the "blue" wall is a hole, then for 90 minutes meeting, they grow up to cosmic proportions.
Pick: Under 2.5 goals
Home win or draw
Both teams to score
Benfica - Zenit
Champions League - Round of 16
02/16/2016 21:45 CET
Two very effective team with class performers offensive playing football pleasing to the eye and somehow not logical to expect a scoreless draw or minimal success for one of them. In the group stage of the tournament Zenit showed that did not shy away from playing offensive in an away game, but also to break the stable protection of hosts and to get to always valuable in the elimination phase away goal will have to undergo, defense his opponent on as more pressure, and they can do that. As for Benfica, long time since this club simply fails to score at home, no matter who struggle. Eventually this trend, of course, will be suspended, but I think it would not be in this game. That ratio is very high, but instead it's almost certain.
Benfica lost their last match against Porto, but were previously in a series of 11 consecutive wins. We can give their loss in the final round of the local championship that their thoughts were in today's clash. A big problem for the team of Zenith is that their last official match was more than two months. The team certainly lost game tone. Benfica, as we see from their results are in perfect playing tone and we expect this to become clear tonight.
Lissbon team was able to overcome itself and left the band after a nasty horrible start to the season. The new coach and, as a consequence, a new life "Eagles", is still gaining momentum. The next step is a new challenge, and on the eve of Benfica conceded in principle Porto match that allowed to break away to Sporting, and catch up "dragons" and all this against the background of the most important and the first stage of the playoffs for Rui Vitoria.
The Portuguese and the truth is in good shape, but it is one thing to tear all the domestic arena, where there is a strong opponent 2-3, and the other in the Champions League; in fact, the group stage is well confirmed. It was a good match on the road against Atletico, but it is not likely to roll in the season Madrid club lost to the meeting. In reply, the exit "mattress" game clearly showed how should act against the "eagles". These same words can be attributed to the leaders Benfica, the same Jonas, distinguished himself in the championship 23 times in the Champions League has scored only once. Many words are now written and said in the address of the young Renato Sánchez, but the 18-year-old midfielder was lost in a meeting with Porto, and has to its credit the original CL experience stage of the playoffs.
Another problem with the capital club - this injury Luisão. The two-meter center-back spent in the Portuguese camp about three hundred games, but now injured and can not take part in this game. Is it a big problem, revealed last weekend Porto, twice hitting the gate hosts and having several scoring chances. Also worth notice in the game Benfica a large number of ball losses ahead; if not the strongest European Championship is forgiven, that at this level it can be fraught.
Benfica - Zenit: projected compositions
Benfica: Cesar - Almeida, Jardel, Nalsson-Lindelof, Eliseu - Salvio, Pizzi, Sanchez Gaitan - Mitroglou, Jonas
Zenith: Lodygin - Anyukov, Lombaerts, Garay, Criscito - Witzel, Garcia - Shatov, Hulk, Danny - Dziuba
Out of the game
Benfica: Luisão
Zenith: Smolnikov, Fayzulin, Malafeev
Pitertsy play paintball, and in a good mood went to the capital of Portugal; It afflicts only one - Igor Smolnikova injury. Right insider Zenith, without doubt, was among the three best players of "blue-white-blue" the first part of the season 15/16. It noted not only by Russian experts, but also to many European, taking the pencil of our players. Replace Smolnikova Anyukov, who has a vast experience behind them, but not as functional as before, although one match it precisely enough.
It should be noted, and it is a decent transport company, in this offseason. In the camp of "blue-white-blue" came top three performers in the face of Zhirkov, Kokorin and Mauricio. Only the Brazilian does not have the European Cup experience and has not able to strengthen the St. Petersburg club. But the two Russians - is not just a sight for the next tightens the limit, but also a huge reinforcement for the Champions League.
Benfica - Zenit: readers Forecast
Benfica (0) - 1.52
Zenit (0) - 2.72
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Rarely it happens, if it was at all, but Zenit is a favorite of the playoffs the Champions League 1/8. Let not clear and bright, but the St. Petersburg club has not only a strong composition, but also a strong team game. It is feared only one fact - the longer a simple wards Villas-Boas. But the "blue-white-blue" is not the first time so early start in the decisive matches, and therefore the fault should be offset. The challenge for at least the first leg - the goal and not lose more than one goal, and the team is now at hand in the Portuguese specialist, and may well surpass this problem.
Forecast: Home win or draw
Zenit to score
Over 1.5 goals
Hull City - Brighton
England - Championship
02/16/2016 21:45 CET
At first glance, the difference of three points in favor of Hull City is not particularly striking, but the truth is that "tigers" have far more class than their rivals, but on their own terrain are downright unstoppable. Brighton, of course, is a great series, but with real chances for direct promotion to the Premier League, so will have serious resistance, but is unlikely to take something from this game. Most - likely scenario will be repeated from the last meeting between these two teams a little more than a month when a clash in the FA Cup "tigers" were minimal domestic success.
Forecast: Home win
Fenerbahce - Lokomotiv Moscow
Europa League - Round of 32
02/16/2016 21:45 CET
From today began phase of direct elimination in the Champions League and Europa League. My forecast is for the game in Turkey from 2nd strongest tournament of the continent between Chambers of Fenerbahce and Lokomotiv Moscow.
The hosts are leaders in Turkana Championship after 21 rounds (15-4-2), but ahead of only 4 points 2nd Besiktas and have two matches more main rival for the title this season. Fenerbahce record 10 wins in the last 12 rounds, and in its 11 households championship so far failed to win only akhisar Belediespor and Galatasaray, recording draws them in October last year after which achieved 6 consecutive success in front of their fans. In the preliminary group in the Europa League Lanterns conceded just one loss in six matches - still to start with 1-3 at home to Molde, but then recorded 2 wins and 3 draws and reached 2nd place in the rankings, ahead strongest teams Ajax and Celtic, which apparently were written off this tournament in Istanbul Lanterns Dutch won 1-0 and finished on par with the Scottish Champion 1-1 in mid-December.
Guests from Russia move third in the championship of the country after the first 18 rounds, with 32 points (9-5-4) are only 5 points behind leaders CSKA Moscow. However, Lokomotiv won only 1 match in their last 6 games in the championship, conceded 3 goals lost in them and is without a win for 3 consecutive rounds in the Premier League. After 4 consecutive success out at the beginning of the championship Railway workers won just 1 of their next five away matches in which conceded and heavy losses by 1-3 by Rubin Kazan and Kuban Krasnodar from 2-6. Lokomotiv however, managed to fight for first place in their preliminary group in the Europa League, losing only at home to Sporting Lisbon 2-4, but managed to record another 3 wins and 2 draws, never lost once outside Russia (defeat in Lisbon 3-1 in Albania over Skenderbej Korca and 3-0 draw with Besiktas in Turkey) and eventually overtake Sporting only 1 point at the top of the final standings.
These games in the Europa League are very difficult to forecast, because the big teams look to quickly leave the race and focus on his performances in domestic championships, which bring them a lot more money and prestige. Fenerbahce is in a serious fight for the title with Besiktas and hardly race in the Europa League is paramount to yellow, but Turkey is playing is always very difficult, and teams from this country rarely bet your honor and fight all the way, especially in front of their fans.
Lokomotiv Moscow have the same problem Zenit - their last official match was in early December. Fenerbahce played many matches in the new year, which helped them to get into good shape. Lanterns have 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their matches this year. Additional their trump card will be undoubtedly harsh atmosphere in Turkey, which in such matches can always help the team.
Turks from the very beginning of its airline dreaming of the Champions League, but after losing to Shakhtar Donetsk, they had to settle for Europa League. "Canary" lukewarm embraced this tournament, losing in the first match of the group stage at their stadium Molde. Defeat literally exploded the whole football community in Turkey, the Balkans, which is more than the President and the management team. Fenerbahce began to be corrected immediately, and the results were not long in coming: Team from Istanbul will not lose any more matches, and finished the group stage in second place.
"Yellow-dark blue" changed a lot compared to the start of the season. If initially present relaxation and nesygrannost, this is now a completely different team. That team, rather than a set of artists, what was the Fenerbahçe at the start, after the purchase of stellar players. Now stambultsy they led the championship, but the second coming Beşiktaş still remains a favorite, as it has in an active three unplayed match. In this regard, one of the main advantages of the Turks will be a constant competitive practices, which it is not the Russian team.
In addition, it is also worth to say about such a trivial thing as a "Turkish stadium", which is always not the 12th player but rather one more replacement team. In addition to this, a difficult political situation between Russia and Turkey will give an additional impetus to the Turkish fans, so the "railroad" should be prepared for this hell, and their recent trip to visit Besiktas will seem like paradise. Another factor in favor of the home team will be virtually empty infirmary and a huge talent pool Vitor Pereira. With the composition of a few tournaments and various game schemes, Portuguese mentor is easy to use his trump card, surprising his opponents or simply crushing it with its power.
Fenerbahce - Lokomotiv: projected compositions
Fenerbahce: Demirel - Ozbayrakly, Alves, Kjaer, Erkin - Sousa, Tufan, Meireles - Nani, Van Persie, Shen
Locomotive: Guilherme - Denisov, Pejčinović, Corluka, Yanbaev - Fernandez, Tarasov - Kasai, Kolomeytsev, Samedov - Skuletic
Out of the game
Fenerbahçe: Ba
Locomotive: -
Igor Cherevchenko in the offseason has lost one of its best performers - Senegalese Niasse. Loss African essentially lower the attacking power Loco. Rather, instead of Umar Niasse number one on the cutting edge will be Petar Škuletić who still argue and prove their capabilities. There is an option to Maicon, but in this game a powerful and overall Serb would be preferable. In addition to the striker, the club left the Moroccan Boussoufa, who had long ceased to exist in the Locomotive System. The main thing and, in fact, the only acquisition - this Vladislav Ignatiev, who went from the Kuban.
Fenerbahce - Lokomotiv: readers forecast
Fenerbahce will win 1.67 - not lose Locomotive 2.2
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The game "railroad" is difficult to assess on the preseason, after all friendlies - it is an entirely separate world that exists outside the competitive mode. Assessing Loko tactics for the next match, you need to build on last year's campaign of "red-green", which came out a success and brought good dividends. But to play a football immediately will be very difficult, for the reasons that while Lokomotiv had the benefit of an early start of the championship and had already fledged game. In addition to this, there is no greater experience Cherevchenko training teams to early start of the season.
All of the above leads us to the idea that the "railroad" very little chance in the guest game against Fenerbahce who gained powerful move. Stambultsev while putting the main goal of winning the championship, but this year the struggle in the Europa League so attractive that the Turks will want to test yourself as you miss the European mentor battles hosts.
Forecast: Home win
England - League 2
02/16/2016 21:45 CET
The forecast today is for a football match between Oxford United and Northampton Town from the 30th round of the current football championship in England in League Two. Coach of the hosts displayed on their home field players against players of visiting Northampton Town.
Enough talk, time for the facts of the confrontation:
Oxford United
The players Oxford United are in third place in the standing with 55 points after 15 wins, 10 draws and 4 losses this season, played in 29 meetings have a positive goal difference 48-27. On the domestic scene composition has played 14 games so far, which has 6 wins, 6 draws and 2 losses, with total goal difference 20-12.
In his previous six games played in the league footballers Oxford United have their account 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss being recorded in the net of their opponents 12 goals and received eight hits from opposing football teams.
Northampton Town
The away composition of Northampton Town is first in the standings with a total of 64 points, achieved after 20 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses since the start of the championship, played in a total of 29 matches a positive goal difference 55-31. As a guest team has played 14 matches in which recorded 9 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, has scored 29 goals in the door of their hosts and allowed him to score 19 goals in his net.
In his previous six formal meetings in League Two composition of Northampton Town has recorded only victories and show that they are an excellent form, having recorded 16 goals and cashed three hits.
Oxford United - Northampton Town - direct duels
In the previous 5 clash between two teams Oxford United 2 has achieved success, the team of Northampton Town also achieved two successes and one meeting has ended in a draw, with a total goal difference of 7-6. In the last 2 home games with Northampton Town, home of Oxford United have achieved 1 win and 1 draw.
Current form of both teams in the championship
The home team has a win in their previous meeting in England, and its stadium achieved a draw in their last meeting.
The team of Northampton Town in a series of 6 success in the championship of England and away from home has 4 consecutive success.
Forecast: Home win or draw
Dundee United - Motherwell
Scotland - Premiership
02/16/2016 21:45 CET
Dundee United are last in the standings with just 14 points from 24 games. They are now 12 points ahead of the team, so that salvation looks just like a mirage to them at the time. This team is just Motherwell. Guests have to do a lot of work to ensure their stay in the top flight. The match against last is ideal chance for three more points in the asset.
Forecast: Away win
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