Predictions of August 5, 6 & 7 - 2022

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Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayern Munich | Bundesliga (05.08.2022, 20:30)

Eintracht Frankfurt-Bayer Munich will inaugurate the 2022-2023 Bundesliga. A difficult match immediately for the German champions, who obviously aim to confirm themselves for the eleventh time in a row at the top of the championship. Lewandowski’s farewell was painful, but the transfer campaign with De Ligt, Manè, and Gravenberch was of the highest level, which is why the favorites for the title are still the Bavarians, who already took home the Super Cup last weekend by beating 5-3 Leipzig.

The debut hides many pitfalls because Eintracht, which last year finished eleventh in the league but won the Europa League, is in effect a difficult opponent in the championship that in the summer was reinforced with the signings of Hauge, outright from Milan, and Alario, and now he’s trying to keep the stars Kostic and Ndicka from going. The hosts arrive at the match after their debut in the German Cup 4-0 against Magdeburg, the last success of a summer with four wins and a draw in friendlies.

Form Guide

Eintracht Frankfurt LWDDDW

Following a DFB-Pokal triumph against Magdeburg by a score of 0-4 in their favor, Eintracht Frankfurt will be hoping for a similar result to their last game.

During that match, Eintracht Frankfurt had 45% of the control of the ball and 20 shots on goal, with 8 of those shots finding the back of the net. The Eintracht Frankfurt players who scored the goals for their team were Daichi Kamada (4 minutes), Jesper Lindstrm (31 minutes), and Lucas Alario (90 minutes). Magdeburg, on the other hand, had nine shots on goal, with three of them actually hitting the target.

A total of nine goals have been scored by Oliver Glasner’s Eintracht Frankfurt in their most recent six matches, making their average number of goals scored in a match equal to 1.5.

Bayern Munich WWLDDW

In their most recent match, Bayern Munich prevailed against RB Leipzig in the DFL-Supercup by a score of 3-5. This victory sets them up nicely for the upcoming match.

Jamal Musiala (14 minutes), Sadio Mané (31 minutes), Benjamin Pavard (45 minutes), Serge Gnabry (65 minutes), and Leroy Sané (98 minutes) were the players who scored goals for Bayern Munich. Marcel Halstenberg (59′), Christopher Nkunku (77′) and Dani Olmo (89′) scored for RB Leipzig.

The numbers don’t lie, and they show that Bayern Munich’s opponents have scored in 5 of the last 6 matches they’ve played against them, for a total of 11 goals scored against them. In defense, Bayern Munich must work on improving some of their deficiencies.

Injured and suspended

Eintracht Frankfurt: (Jérôme Onguéné, Aurélio Buta)

Bayern Munich: (Leon Goretzka, Kingsley Coman)

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayern Munich Predicted XI

Eintracht Frankfurt Predicted XI: Trap, Toure, Tuta, N’Dicka; Knauff, Jakic, Sow, Kostic, Kamada, Gotze, Borre.

Bayern Munich Predicted XI: Neuer, Pavard, Upamecano, Hernandez, Davies, Sabitzer, Kimmich, Gnabry, Muller, Musiala, Mane.

Prediction

The big match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Munich will go to the Bavarians, who once again seem destined to dominate the Bundesliga. We get the impression that Bayern Munich have the potential to exert their dominance on the ball and be rewarded with good scoring opportunities as a result.

Two of the best attacks in the league were challenged last season by two very offensive teams that when they take the field, they play and let them play. It will therefore not be difficult to see at least three goals. The story of the match also says that it almost never ended without a great show.

On the other hand, Eintracht Frankfurt might have trouble scoring goals, but we think they’ll manage to find the back of the net at least once here.

According to our prediction, the final score should be somewhere around 1-3 in favor of Bayern Munich.

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal | Premier League (05.08.2022, 21:00)

The 2022/2023 Premier League begins with a London derby, and so at Selhurst Park they face Crystal Palace and Arsenal, teams that closed the past championship in 12th and fifth place, respectively. The Eagles, coached by former gunner Patrick Vieira, are returning from a friendly win against the French of Montpellier, 4-2, and must be careful of an Arsenal that in the last two summer “trophies” has become the protagonist of as many convincing performances,

After beating Chelsea 4-0 in the United States in the Florida Cup, Mikel Arteta’s team even overwhelmed Sevilla 6-0 at home in the Emirates Cup match. 

Form Guide

Crystal Palace DWWDLW

Crystal Palace, who triumphed in their most recent match, will play with the expectation of repeating their victory from the last Premier League match, which they won 1-0 against Manchester United.

During the game, Crystal Palace had 38 percent of the ball and six shots on goal, with three of those shots finding the target. Wilfried Zaha was the sole player to score for Crystal Palace, and his goal came at the 37-minute mark. Manchester United, the team they were playing against, had ten shots on goal, with four of them actually hitting the target.

Crystal Palace, under the leadership of Patrick Vieira, have been rewarded for their shots on goal seven times in their most recent six matches, resulting in an average number of goals scored per game that is equal to 1.17.

Arsenal WWWLLW

Arsenal enters this match riding high after defeating Everton 5-1 in their most recent Premier League matchup. Everton was Arsenal’s most recent opponent.

Arsenal had 74 percent of the possession and 26 shots on goal, with 9 of those shots finding the back of the net. Gabriel Martinelli (in the 27th minute), Eddie Nketiah (in the 31st minute), Cédric Soares (in the 56th minute), Gabriel (in the 59th minute), and Martin Degaard (in the 82nd minute) scored the goals for Arsenal. At the other end of the field, Everton had six shots on goal, with just two of them hitting the target. Everton’s goal was scored by Donny van de Beek in the 45th minute.

In looking at Arsenal’s recent record, we can see that they have conceded goals in 6 of their previous 6 matches, with their opponents scoring a total of 9 goals against them. When it comes to defense, Arsenal could certainly benefit from more reinforcements.

Injured and suspended

Crystal Palace: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns

Arsenal: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Predicted XI

Crystal Palace Predicted XI: Guaita, Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell, Schlupp, Doucoure, Eze, Ayew, Edouard, Zaha.

Arsenal Predicted XI: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Xhaka, Partey, Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli, Jesus.

Prediction

The first day of the Premier League coincides with a derby that has not spared goals in the last three editions. And after a summer as a goleade for both Crystal Palace and Arsenal, we are of the opinion that it will be tough for Crystal Palace to put one past this Arsenal club, who should at the very least score one goal.

As a result, we anticipate that it will be a close contest, with Arsenal emerging victorious by a score of 1-0 after the whole ninety minutes have elapsed.

Fulham vs Liverpool | Premier League (06.08.2022, 13:30)

On the first day of the new Premier League season, Marco Silva’s Fulham will face Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool at Craven Cottage. The Cottagers present themselves to the first competitive match of the season after the 1-1 in the last friendly match played against Villarreal, while the Reds, who had to give way to the more “consistent” Manchester City last season, took revenge on the Citizens in the Community Shield, winning 3-1, but then blatantly failed the last friendly test by losing at home to Strasbourg 0-3.

Due to injuries, Fulham will not be able to dispose of Nathaniel Chalobah, while Liverpool will be without Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Diogo Jota, and Caoimhin Kelleher.

Form Guide

Fulham LWDLWL

After suffering a setback to Sheffield United by a score of 4-0 in their most recent Championship match, Fulham will be hoping for a better showing here.

During that match, Fulham had a 65 percent possession rate and 14 shots on goal, with four of those attempts landing in the target area. On the other hand, Sheffield United had ten shots on goal, with five of them hitting their intended target. The goals for Sheffield United came from Morgan Gibbs-White (10 minutes), Iliman Ndiaye (21 minutes), Sander Berge (25 minutes), and Enda Stevens (49 minutes).

In recent times, games against Fulham have proven to be entertaining affairs, and fans can anticipate a high number of goals to be scored. There have been a combined 20 goals scored by both teams in just the last half dozen times that they have faced each other (which works out to an average of 3.33 goals per match), with Fulham being responsible for 12 of those goals. 

Liverpool WDWWLW

Liverpool come into this encounter on the heels of a victory over Manchester City in their most recent match, which they won 3-1 in the FA Community Shield.

During that game, Liverpool had 43 percent possession and 15 shots on goal, four of which were on target. Trent Alexander-Arnold (in the 21st minute), Mohamed Salah (in the 83rd minute), and Darwin Nez (in the 94th minute) were the goal scorers for Liverpool. Manchester City took 14 shots on goal, with 8 of them being on target. Julián lvarez scored the winning goal for Manchester City in the 70th minute.

Taking a look at their recent form, we can see that Liverpool have conceded goals in 5 of their previous 6 matches, for a grand total of 5 goals allowed. When it comes to defense, Liverpool has a lot of room for improvement. 

Injured and suspended

Fulham: (Joe Bryan).

Liverpool: (Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Caoimhin Kelleher, Diogo Jota)

Fulham vs Liverpool Predicted XI

Fulham Predicted XI: Rodek, Tete, Kongolo, Adarabioyo, Bryan; Palhinha, Reed, Pereira; Reid, Mitrovic, Wilson.

Liverpool Predicted XI: Alisson; Trent, Joel Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, Thiago; Nunez, Mo Salah, Luis Diaz.

Prediction

In spite of the fact that we believe Fulham has the ability to score against this Liverpool team, we anticipate that one goal won’t be enough for Fulham to prevail.

When the game is over, the final whistle can sound with Liverpool eking out a victory by a score of 1-2.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Southampton | Premier League (06.08.2022, 16:00)

At the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Antonio Conte’s Tottenham make their league debut against Southampton, coached by Austrian Ralph Hasenhüttl on Matchday 1. The Spurs start as favorites and are returning from a 1-0 defeat in the last friendly match played at home against José Mourinho’s Roma. Even the Saints are returning from a defeat in the last test of the preparation campaign, the home one against Villarreal 1-2. 

Tottenham will not be able to field the suspended Richarlison, while Oliver Skipp and Yves Bissouma are in doubt. In Southampton, however, Valentino Livramento, Nathan Tella, and Theo Walcott will not be present due to injury.

Form Guide

Tottenham Hotspur DWDWWW

Tottenham Hotspur will be looking for a result similar to their most recent one, which was a victory in the Premier League over Norwich City by a score of 5-0.

During that match, Tottenham Hotspur had a possession rate of 60 percent and 19 shots on goal, with 13 of those efforts landing in the target area. For Tottenham Hotspur, the goals were scored by Dejan Kulusevski (16, 64 minutes), Harry Kane (32 minutes) and Heung-Min Son (70, 75 minutes). Norwich City had nine shots on goal, but none of them were successful in hitting the target.

The caliber of the Tottenham Hotspur defense has been shown to be consistently present, as evidenced by their most recent results. The last six matches that Tottenham Hotspur have participated in have resulted in a total of two goals being scored at their end of the field. This represents an impressive defensive effort by the Spurs. 

Southampton LDLLLL

Since Southampton’s previous outing in Premier League play ended in a loss to Leicester City, the club will be looking to make amends in this match.

During that game, Southampton had a 49 percent possession rate and seven shots on goal, with two of them finding the back of the net. James Ward-Prowse was the only player for Southampton to score (at the 79 minute mark). On the other side of the field, Leicester City had 12 shots on goal, six of them were on target. The goals for Leicester City came from James Maddison (49 minutes), Jamie Vardy (74 minutes), and Ayoze Pérez (81 minutes, 96 minutes).

At least three goals have been scored in each of Southampton’s last five and a half matches (out of a total of six), respectively. During that time period, the overall average amount of goals scored in each game was 3.33, while Southampton scored an average of 0.83 goals per game during that time period. 

Injured and suspended

Tottenham Hotspur: (Richarlison).

Southampton: (Tino Livramento, Nathan Tella, Theo Walcott)

Tottenham Hotspur vs Southampton Predicted XI

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI: Lloris, Romero, Dier, Lenglet, Doherty, Bentancur, Højbjerg, Perisic, Kulusevski, Son, Kane.

Southampton Predicted XI: Bazunu, Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Salisu, Perraud, Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Aribo, Elyounoussi, Adams, and Redmond.

Prediction

Antonio Conte aims to be competitive right from the start, and at home, Tottenham can win the first three points against Southampton, which is included on the eve of the tournament among the mid-low ranked teams.

Should things go according to plan, we anticipate that Tottenham Hotspur will dominate this encounter, and it is highly likely that Southampton will have a difficult time breaking down a Spurs team that possesses all of the qualities necessary to do so.

Our prediction is for Tottenham Hotspur to come out on top with a resounding 3-0 victory.

Everton vs Chelsea | Premier League (06.08.2022, 18:30)

The first Chelsea post, Abramovich, makes his Premier League debut against Everton away. The Blues lost Lukaku, Rudiger, and Christensen over the summer, but they have added top-tier players like Koulibaly and Sterling. Everton, on the other hand, is starting over after a bad season and without its star player, Richarlison. However, the team has had a good summer. After losing to Arsenal and Minnesota, they won against Blackpool and Dinamo Kiev.

Chelsea had three wins, with Udinese and Club America, and two defeats, to Arsenal and Charlotte, during the friendlies, not exactly exciting results.

Form Guide

Everton WWDLWL

After suffering a setback to Arsenal by a score of 5-1 in their most recent Premier League match, Everton will be seeking to bounce back with a better performance.

During the game, Everton had a possession percentage of 26% and managed 6 shots on goal, with just 2 of those shots finding the target. Donny van de Beek scored the goal for Everton in the 45th minute. On the opposite end of the field, Arsenal had 26 shots on goal, with 9 of them landing in the correct net. Arsenal’s goals came from Gabriel Martinelli (27 minutes), Eddie Nketiah (31 minutes), Cédric Soares (56 minutes), Gabriel (59 minutes), and Martin Degaard (82 minutes).

Everton’s recent matches have consistently been high-scoring and action-packed, and fans can expect this trend to continue. Over the course of their most recent six matches, a combined total of 20 goals has been scored by both teams (which works out to an average of 3.33 goals per match), with 9 of those goals coming from Everton. 

Chelsea LDWDDW

Following their last match in the Premier League, Chelsea defeated Watford by a score of 2-1, giving them momentum heading into this contest.

Chelsea controlled the ball for 72 percent of the game and had 19 shots on goal, with eight of those shots hitting the target. Both goals were scored by Chelsea’s Kai Havertz (in the 11th minute) and Ross Barkley (in the 91st minute). Watford had a total of 8 shots on goal, of which only 3 were on target. Watford got their goal in the 87th minute through Dan Gosling.

The Chelsea team managed to score 8 goals over the course of their most recent six matches, giving them an average of 1.33 goals per game. Thomas Tuchel is the head coach for the Chelsea club.

Injured and suspended

Everton: (Yerry Mina).

Chelsea: (Tino Livramento, Nathan Tella, Theo Walcott)

Everton vs Chelsea Predicted XI

Everton Predicted XI: Pickford, Keane, Tarkowski, Godfrey, Patterson, Doucoure, Iwobi, Mykolenko, Gray, Gordon and Calvert-Lewin.

Chelsea Predicted XI: Mendy, Azpilicueta, Silva, Koulibaly, James, Jorginho, Kante, Alonso, Mount, Sterling and Havertz.

Prediction

The match between Everton and Chelsea will end with a goal for both teams. Lampard’s team have to redeem a failed season and can’t miss the first one in front of their fans, plus in the summer they proved to be very dangerous in attack despite Richarlison’s farewell. The goal will not be a problem for Chelsea, which, however, must record a defense that has changed its face. Without Rudiger and Christensen, the department has lost certainty. Koulibaly is a reinforcement of absolute value, but it cannot be immediately decisive because it has to get used to both the new reality and the three-man defense.

It is possible that both teams will score, resulting in a winning score of 1-2 for Chelsea.

West Ham vs Manchester City | Premier League (07.08.2022, 17:30)

At the London Stadium, there is great anticipation for the Premier League debut against the reigning champions Manchester City and the Hammers of the Scottish, David Moyes will be able to do it with one more weapon in attack: Gianluca Scamacca. The blue striker has not been called up for the last friendly match between West Ham United against Lens (0-0). 

It was the fourth friendly without a win for the London team. And speaking of Italians, the injured Angelo Ogbonna in defense will not yet be available. The new season of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, however, did not start in the best way, and the English champions were defeated 3-1 by Liverpool in the Community Shield, the English Super Cup. The last precedent was a 2-2 at the London Stadium on May 15.

Form Guide

West Ham WWDLWL

West Ham have failed to win any of their last four friendlies.In the last 3 head-to-heads at West Ham, between all competitions, there have been as many draws.

As evidenced by the fact that they have scored in each of their previous six encounters, West Ham have been on a consistent run of form in terms of scoring goals.

During that time period, they have scored a total of nine goals, while the number of goals that have been scored against them stands at eight.

Manchester City WWWWL

Manchester City comes into this battle on the heels of a win in their most recent Premier League match, which they won 3-2 against Aston Villa. This victory puts Manchester City in a good position heading into this contest.

During the course of the game, Manchester City had control of the ball for 71 percent of the time and had 25 shots on goal, of which five were successful in striking the back of the net. Rodri scored one goal for Manchester City in the 78th minute, while Alkay Gundogan scored two goals for Manchester City in the 76th and 81st minutes. Rodri scored the other goal for Manchester City. Four of Aston Villa’s shots were sent at the goal, but only two of them really hit the target. Matty Cash of Aston Villa scored the first goal in the 37th minute, and Philippe Coutinho scored the second goal in the 69th minute.

Every single one of Manchester City’s most recent six matches—which all consisted of a total of six different competitions—has seen at least three goals scored by their opponents. The overall average number of goals scored in each game during that span was 4.67, while Manchester City scored an average of 3.33 goals per game throughout that stretch. Even if it has the potential to be exciting, we will have to wait to find out whether or not the pattern will continue in the game that is set to take place before we can make any decisions.

Injured and suspended

West Ham: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns

Manchester City: clean bill of health and no suspension concerns

West Ham vs Manchester City Predicted XI

West Ham Predicted XI: Areola, Coufal, Dawson, Zouma, Cresswell, Rice, Soucek, Fornals, Bowen, Antonio, Scamacca.

Manchester City Predicted XI: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Ake, Cancelo, Rodri, Silva, De Bruyne, Foden, Haaland, Mahrez.

Prediction

We aim for the goal in the London Stadium challenge. The hosts are not favorites but will field all the weapons available to trip the reigning English champions, who have not won at the Hammers’ home for three games in a row. 

It is possible that both teams will score, resulting in a winning score of 1-3 for City.