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  May 11, 2025   Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Borussia Dortmund BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany On Sunday, May 11, 2025, Bayer 04 Leverkusen will face Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga. The clash between two offensively oriented teams promises an attractive spectacle at the BayArena. After winning the reverse fixture, Bayer 04 Leverkusen could now do a league double over Borussia Dortmund for the first time since the 2006/07 season. However, their three-game wait at home for a victory against BVB in the Bundesliga is currently their longest against any top-flight side (1 draw, 2 losses). Bayer 04 Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last seven Bundesliga games (4 wins, 3 draws) – only Union Berlin are currently enjoying a longer undefeated spell (8 games). However, B04's 2-2 draw in Freiburg was their third draw in their last four games and their 11th overall in 2024/25, a joint league high together with RB Leipzig. Since 2000, the Werkself have only ever shared the points mo...

  May 8, 2025   Barcelona SC - River Plate   On Thursday, May 8, 2025, Ecuadorian side Barcelona SC will face Argentine giants River Plate in the fourth round of the CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage. This match is the only fixture in matchday four that pits two teams against each other who have both kept clean sheets in two of their first three group stage matches. Barcelona SC has demonstrated defensive quality in recent meetings with River Plate. The "Ídolo," as the Ecuadorian team is nicknamed, has not conceded goals in their last two matches against the Argentine powerhouse in the CONMEBOL Libertadores (1 win, 1 draw). However, the historical head-to-head record favors River Plate - the "Millonario" won the first three encounters between these sides in this tournament. The Ecuadorian outfit excels in defensive solidity throughout the competition. Barcelona SC has kept a clean sheet in more than half of their matches in the 2025 CONMEBOL Libertadores (four o...

  May 8, 2025   Manchester United -  Athletic Club   On Thursday, May 8, 2025, Manchester United will host Basque side Athletic Club in the return leg of the UEFA Europa League semifinal. The "Red Devils" enter the home fixture with a luxurious three-goal advantage from the first leg in Bilbao, which they won 3-0, and are well-positioned to advance to the European competition final. European cup history is clear in this regard. In major European competitions, only one team has ever won the first leg away from home by three or more goals and still failed to progress. This unfortunate distinction belongs to Maccabi Tel Aviv against Olympiacos in the 2023-24 Conference League round of 16, when after a 4-1 away win, they lost 6-1 at home after extra time. Matches between Manchester United and Athletic Bilbao promise an offensive spectacle. In the five previous meetings between these teams, a total of 22 goals have been scored (average of 4.4 per game), with the "Red ...

  May 7, 2025   Atlético Grau - Grêmio   On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Peruvian side Atlético Grau will face Brazilian Grêmio in a return match of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana group stage. The duel between the home team and the Brazilian favorite promises an interesting confrontation of different playing styles and impressive statistical trends. Grêmio has won their last three games against Peruvian opposition in CONMEBOL competitions, including the first match-up with Atlético Grau in the 2025 Sudamericana (2-0). The "Imortal," as the Brazilian team is nicknamed, can reach four wins in a row against Peruvian teams in continental tournaments for the first time in their history. The Brazilian side also boasts an excellent record in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana group stage, where they have not lost any of their nine games so far (7 wins, 2 draws). Only three teams in the history of the competition have achieved a longer unbeaten run in this phase of the tournament: LDU Quito (11...

  April 24, 2025 Club Atlético de Madrid -  Rayo Vallecano As the Madrid derby between Atlético Madrid and Rayo Vallecano approaches at the Metropolitano on Thursday, April 24, 2025, Diego Simeone's side looks to maintain their historical dominance while overcoming recent derby struggles. Atlético Madrid boasts an impressive 15-match unbeaten streak against their Madrid neighbors (12 wins, 3 draws), their longest such run against Rayo in LaLiga history. The Rojiblancos haven't tasted defeat against Rayo since February 2013, when they fell 1-2 at Vallecas. However, recent form suggests potential vulnerability for Simeone's men. Atlético have failed to win any of their last three LaLiga derbies (1 draw, 2 losses), suffering as many defeats in these three matches as they had in their previous 25 encounters against Madrid-based sides (14 wins, 9 draws, 2 losses). Their general form has also dipped lately, with Atlético losing three of their last six LaLiga matches (2 wins...

  April 24, 2025 CA Osasuna vs Sevilla FC As CA Osasuna prepare to host Sevilla FC in LaLiga's Matchday 33 on Thursday, April 24, 2025, the home side enters the contest with history and momentum on their side. The Pamplona-based club has established an impressive unbeaten run against the Andalusian giants, not losing in their last six LaLiga encounters (2 wins, 4 draws). This represents Osasuna's longest unbeaten streak against Sevilla in top-flight football, a remarkable turnaround after having lost eight of their previous nine meetings. Current form also favors the hosts, who are enjoying a four-game unbeaten run in LaLiga (2 wins, 2 draws), including victories in their last two matches. A win on Thursday would give them three consecutive league victories for the first time since October 2021 under former manager Jagoba Arrasate. Leading Osasuna's charge is Croatian striker Ante Budimir, who has been in phenomenal form this season. With 18 goals in 32 LaLiga appear...

  Genoa - Udinese April 4th, 2025 Stadio Luigi Ferraris has transformed into an almost impregnable fortress for Genoa. The Genoa club has won four of its five home matches in 2025 and with an average of 2.60 points per match, it ranks among Italy's best home teams. Only Bologna (2.71), Roma and Inter (both 2.67) have better records at home. Udinese is now traveling to Luigi Ferraris, against whom Genoa has a very good record. The Rossoblu are unbeaten in their last six mutual duels (2 wins, 4 draws) and have won the last two matches. If they succeed this time as well, they would achieve three consecutive victories over the Friulians, which they have only managed once in history - when they triumphed over Udinese five times between 1993 and 2008. A key factor in Genoa's matches against Udinese is defense. The Genoese have kept a clean sheet in four of the last five mutual duels, which is the same number as in the previous 24 matches combined. Most recently at home, they def...

  FC Augsburg - FC Bayern München April 4th, 2025 Munich's Bayern historically favors Augsburg. The Bavarian giant has won nine of thirteen away matches against Augsburg in the Bundesliga (1 draw, 3 losses), representing a 69% success rate. This is the highest percentage of victories at any opponent's ground against which Bayern has played at least 10 away matches in the German league. Nevertheless, Friday evening is a favorable sign for Augsburg. The Fuggerstädter have won only two of their last 20 Bundesliga matches against the table leader, but both of these triumphs were recorded in Friday home duels - 2-1 against Borussia Dortmund in March 2019 and 2-1 against Bayern Munich in November 2021. Both teams are experiencing an excellent spring season. Bayern has collected 23 points in the second half of the competition, the most of all teams, while Augsburg is third with 20 points (Bayer Leverkusen: 21). Augsburg has already surpassed their point total from the entire autu...