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  Brighton and Hove Albion – Aston Villa April 1st, 2025 The Amex Stadium has transformed into a fortress in recent weeks. Brighton have won three league games in a row and now stand before a historic opportunity - a fourth consecutive home victory would mark a premier entry in the club's top-flight chronicles. However, statistics warn that Aston Villa isn't among the Seagulls' favorite opponents. Brighton have beaten them at home only once in five attempts, though this happened in their last mutual encounter at this stadium in May last year (1-0). The Villans were almost unbeatable against Brighton until recently. Between November 2021 and September 2023, they recorded five consecutive wins, but in the last two duels, they've failed to collect points (a draw and a loss). Unai Emery's men are improving though - they've won two of their last three league games, which equals their record from the previous nine combined. Brighton's offensive strength is adm...

  RC Celta de Vigo - UD Las Palmas March 31st, 2025 Celta Vigo has become a nightmare for Las Palmas in recent years. The Galicians have won five of their last six LaLiga encounters, while in the previous 16 matches they only managed to defeat the islanders four times. In their home fortress Balaídos, Celta is almost invincible against the Canaries - they've won 69.6% of all mutual home games (16 wins, 4 draws, 3 losses), which represents their best record against any opponent with more than 10 home matches in the history of the top flight. The current form of both teams clearly favors the hosts. Celta hasn't lost in six consecutive league games (4 wins, 2 draws) and has won the last two. If the Galicians win for a third time, they would record their longest winning streak since May 2021, when under Eduardo Coudet they managed to win five times in a row. Las Palmas, on the other hand, is experiencing a catastrophic 2025. They are the only team in the entire LaLiga that has...

  Bournemouth – Ipswich Town April 1st, 2025 The Cherries are heading for a historic achievement. After a 2-1 victory at Portman Road, Bournemouth can complete a league double against Ipswich Town for the first time since the 1949-50 season. Back then, both teams met in the Third Division South. For Ipswich, traveling to the south of England has traditionally been an unpleasant journey. The Tractor Boys have won just one of 16 league duels at Bournemouth, back in September 1953 with a 3-2 result. They last appeared here more than ten years ago, drawing 2-2 in the Championship in November 2014. Matches between these opponents have long promised goal feasts. Both teams have scored in the last eight league encounters since March 1989. Bournemouth has even scored at least one goal in each of the last 11 mutual duels. The hosts are going through a minor results crisis. After a series of excellent performances, they have lost three of their last four Premier League matches. At thei...

THE CURSE OF THE GOALLESS STREAK: CAN OYARZABAL FINALLY BREAK HIS BAD LUCK AGAINST THE WORST DEFENDING TEAM OF THE CENTURY? Real Sociedad - Real Valladolid March 29th, 2025 Real Sociedad has failed to win any of their last three matches against Real Valladolid in LaLiga (1 draw, 2 losses) and has not managed to score in all three duels. This is the Basque club's worst streak without scoring against this opponent in the history of the competition. Real Valladolid has won three of their last seven away games against Real Sociedad in LaLiga (4 losses), including a victory on their last visit in February 2023 (1-0). That's more wins than they had previously achieved against Real Sociedad in all their away games combined (2 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses). Valladolid can also boast excellent results in the Basque Country in general. They have won two of their last three trips to this region (1 loss), which is the same number of wins as in their previous 20 away matches against Basque...

  OSTRAVA'S INVINCIBILITY VS PARDUBICE'S GOAL DROUGHT: WILL A HISTORIC RECORD FALL? FC Baník Ostrava – FK Pardubice March 29th, 2025 Baník Ostrava is experiencing one of the best seasons in club history. After defeating Plzeň, Baník has recorded its fourth consecutive win, which they've achieved for the second time this Chance Liga season. Their total of 17 wins this season represents a historic record for Ostrava at this stage of the competition. If the Silesians lose no more than two points in the last four matches, they will record the best regular season in club history (the current record is 63 points from the 2003-04 season). Pardubice, on the other hand, are suffering through a scoring drought. The East Bohemians haven't scored in seven consecutive league matches, matching Bohemians' unfortunate streak from 2016-2017. If they fail to score in Ostrava, they will become the first team with eight consecutive league matches without a goal since Hradec Králové...

  SCHICK IN KILLER MODE! CAN BOCHUM SHOCK LEVERKUSEN'S IMPREGNABLE FORTRESS? Bayer 04 Leverkusen – VfL Bochum 1848 March 28th, 2025 For Bochum, there is no more difficult away trip in the Bundesliga. VfL have lost their last four matches at Leverkusen, failing to score in three of them. Although Bayer are six points behind the top of the table, their season has been exceptionally successful. With 56 points after 26 rounds, they're having the second-best season in club history. At the other end of the spectrum is Bochum, who with 20 points and a -25 goal difference are experiencing their second-worst season in the top flight. Hope for Bochum may lie in their current away form. VfL are unbeaten in three away games for the first time since returning to the Bundesliga in 2021 and have even won two consecutive away matches for the first time. The clash will offer an interesting battle of playing styles. Bochum are masters of direct football – averaging the fewest passes per po...

  IMPREGNABLE EMIRATES FORTRESS: MERINO READY TO STRIKE AGAINST IN-FORM COTTAGERS Arsenal – Fulham April 1st, 2025 Historical dominance and April Fools' Day magic – these are Arsenal's main trump cards ahead of the London derby against Fulham. The Gunners have never lost at home to the Cottagers in 31 league meetings (24 wins, 7 draws). This statistic represents an absolute unique feat in English football history. The Gunners also have an almost mystical ability to win on April 1st, having won all seven of their Premier League matches played on this date with an impressive 25:3 goal difference. Only Chelsea can boast such a perfect record on a specific date. However, Fulham certainly won't go down without a fight. The Cottagers are currently unbeaten in three games against Arsenal (1 win, 2 draws). Additionally, they've won five of their last eight league matches and have significantly improved their away form. London derbies have been Arsenal's specialty this...

  GOAL MACHINE MIKAUTADZE ATTACKS STRASBOURG FORTRESS: WHICH RECORD WILL FALL? Strasbourg – Lyon March 28th, 2025 The historic rivalry between Strasbourg and Lyon ignites again in their 96th Ligue 1 encounter. The home team certainly doesn't want to enter the unflattering statistics as the first club to lose to OL 50 times in the French top flight. Lyon boasts an impressive goal-scoring record against Strasbourg. Les Gones have scored in each of their last 28 mutual duels, which is the third-longest streak by one club against a specific opponent in Ligue 1 history. However, Strasbourg is currently in excellent form. They've won 9 of their last 12 league matches, while in the first 14 rounds they recorded only three wins. If they remain unbeaten now, they'll achieve a seven-match unbeaten streak, which is a rarity for them this century. Lyon has won their last three league duels, and if they succeed again, they'll reach four consecutive wins, which they last accomp...

  RECORD-BREAKER HANUŠ FACES ATTACKING AVALANCHE FROM OLOMOUC   FK Jablonec – SK Sigma Olomouc March 29th, 2025 The North Bohemians are experiencing a crisis period. After their February unbeaten run, they received a cold shower in the form of a defeat against Slavia and a total of three games without a win. Jablonec fans have been waiting for their team to score for more than 180 minutes. Nevertheless, they can be satisfied with the offensive production this season – the 44 goals scored by the end of March have been surpassed only four times in club history. The Hanáks arrive in Jablonec in good spirits. Sigma is among the most offensively consistent teams in the competition, having scored in 85% of their matches. Olomouc has failed to score only four times, which is their best record since the 2003/04 season. With 40 goals scored, they are also continuing their successful 2022/23 season form. Jablonec's weapon in the spring part of the season has been lightning rai...