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Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid – Match Preview

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Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid – Match Preview, 

La Liga, Balaidos Stadium, Vigo 8pm

 

Real Madrid travel to Celta Vigo in a crucial match at the top of the La Liga table. ‘Los Blancos’ are currently sharing the top spot with Barcelona however have a game in hand. If Zinedine Zidane’s men pull off a victory this Wednesday against Celta Vigo, they will be one win away from lifting the La Liga trophy. Can Madrid become one step closer to the title this Wednesday?

Skybet Full Time Result – Real Madrid to Win – 2/9

With all eyes on the visitors, the pressure will be off Celta Vigo whose season is all but over as they are sitting comfortably in mid-table. The hosts’ recent form makes for ugly reading having lost six of their last eight matches in all competitions; the other two being draws. Ex Liverpool flop, Iago Aspas, has been key for Celta Vigo this season and has scored two of their last three goals both from the penalty spot. Will Iago strike again?

Skybet Anytime Goalscorer – Iago Aspas to score Anytime in 90mins – 9/4

Iago Aspas has scored 2 of Celta's lat 3 goals

Iago Aspas has scored 2 of Celta’s lat 3 goals Photo Credit: skysports.com

Team News

Zinedine Zidane is still without his Welsh wizard, Gareth Bale, who has had a frustrating season due to injury and is amidst rumours of a summer move.

The French manager is also without consistent performer, Daniel Carvajal, with injury however could receive a boost as centre-back, Pepe, has resumed full training.

Portuguese talisman and two-time Balon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo, scored his 400th Real Madrid goal on Sunday against Sevilla. With such an incredible landmark reached by Cristiano, will he continue his red-hot form in front of goal?

Skybet Anytime Goalscorer – Cristiano Ronaldo to score Anytime in 90mins – 1/4

Real Madrid will be hoping for a great performance to keep them in the title race

Real Madrid will be hoping for a great performance to keep them in the title race Photo Credit: skysports.com

Celta Vigo have no fresh injuries to worry about with Italian striker, Guiseppe Rossi, being the only injured player.

Eduardo Berizzo’s men are still wounded from their UEFA Europa League semi-final tie against Manchester United. Having missed some great chances to reach the final, the Spanish outfit were unable to capitalise and lost 2-1 on aggregate.

Will Celta Vigo finally score more than once in a match? Something they have failed to do for eight matches.

Skybet To Score – Celta Vigo to Score 2+ Goals – 9/4

The match is arguably Real Madrid’s most important match of the La Liga season. With one hand already on the UEFA Champions League trophy, Zidane’s men can take one step closer to an incredible double with a win this Wednesday.

 

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Reading vs Fulham – Match Preview

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Reading vs Fulham – Match Preview

Skybet Championship Play Off Semi Final 2nd Leg, Madjeski Stadium, Reading 7.45pm

(First Leg : 1-1)

After an enthralling first leg, Fulham will make the short trip to the Madejski Stadium to round off the first Championship semi-final. Jordan Obita gave Reading the lead with a wonderful left-footed strike before Tom Cairney equalled the proceedings with a headed goal, leaving the final score at 1-1.

Reading manager, Jaap Stam understands that Fulham possess an attacking threat and may try to sit off and defend their goal and catch them on the counter. Stam has admitted this has been on his mind, speaking with BBC Radio Berkshire: “We need to be aware of that they need to score. It’s going to be a very interesting game with two very good teams.” Will Reading be successful in keeping the potent Fulham attack at bay?

Skybet Clean Sheet – Reading to keep a clean sheet – 100/30

Fulham don’t have a great record of scoring goals in play-off matches. In fact, Cairney’s goal was the second goal in five play-off matches for the Cottagers. However, they haven’t been short of goals this season having scored 85 goals in their 46 matches of the regular season; the highest in the Championship equalling Newcastle and Norwich. Will Fulham continue their rampant riot in front of goal?

Skybet To Score – Fulham to score 2+ goals in 90mins – 10/11

Paul McShane will miss out after being sent off in the 1st leg

Paul McShane will miss out after being sent off in the 1st leg Photo Credit: skysports.com

Team News

The home side are without centre back, Paul McShane, as he picked up a red card in the first leg at Craven Cottage. They could also be without goal scorer, Jordan Obita, who picked up an ankle injury at full-time.

With a few now unavailable, Reading will look to their experienced players such as in-form striker, Yann Kermorgant. His goals have been crucial to Reading’s unexpected success, will the Frenchman strike again with another crucial goal?

Skybet Anytime Goalscorer – Yann Kermorgant to score in 90mins – 13/8

Cairney scored a vital equaliser for Fulham at Craven Cottage

Cairney scored a vital equaliser for Fulham at Craven Cottage Photo Credit: skysports.com

Fulham manager, Slavisa Jokanovic, has no new injuries to worry about. It’s possible he could name the same starting 11 who played the first leg.

Ragnar Sigurdsson and Michael Madl are still side-lined with their injuries however are on the mend and could play in the play-off final, should Fulham overcome Reading on Tuesday night. Cairney will remain an important figure for the visitors, will he get himself a second goal in this play-off tie?

Skybet Anytime Goalscorer – Tom Cairney to score in 90mins – 2/1

 

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United – Match Preview

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United – Match Preview

FA Premier League, White Hart Lane, London 4.30pm

 

It’s the final Premier League match at White Hart Lane; a stadium that has become iconic among English fans for the atmosphere inside as well as being home to one of the best clubs in the league for producing homegrown talent. Manchester United will visit White Hart Lane attempting to be the first away team to win at the ground this campaign; an impressive feat by Pochettino’s men. The visitors are in a tough battle for the top four spots and will face an arduous task to beat this Tottenham side who have won nine of their last ten Premier League matches. Will United ruin White Hart Lane’s farewell match?

Skybet Full Time Result – Manchester United to Win – 4/1

Jose Mourinho will have to line up in a more attacking structure than he usually has this season against the top teams. His defensively-minded tactics has seen his side draw a whopping 14 times this season from 35 matches. In fact, in those 35 matches, there has been under 2.5 goals in 23 of them; an uninspiring stat for a club built on scoring goals and winning titles. Will this match be another Mourinho bore-fest?

Skybet Under/Over 2.5 Goals – Under 2.5 goals in 90 mins – 4/5

Kyle Walker may be on his way out of Spurs at the end of the season

Kyle Walker may be on his way out of Spurs at the end of the season Photo Credit: skysports.com

Team News

Tottenham manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has no fresh injury worries ahead of the White Hart Lane’s send off.

Ben Davies will likely continue filling in for Danny Rose at left-back, who is still recovering from injury. Whilst the out-of-form Kyle Walker could be side-lined among the midst of summer exit rumours to add to his torrid form. Will the Tottenham defence be able to hold out one more time at White Hart Lane?

Skybet To Keep a Clean Sheet – Tottenham – 6/5

With Jose Mourinho admitting he’s turned his focus to winning the Europa League, it is rumoured he could field another under-strength side.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Marcus Rojo, Luke Shaw, Ashley Young and Timothy Fosu-Mensah are all still unavailable for Manchester United due to injury.

With a depleted attack, Henrikh Mhkitaryan has become a key figure In Manchester United’s bid for a top four finish. The Armenian’s close dribbling and unpredictable nature could cause problems for the Tottenham defence.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan's pace and skill could cause Spurs problems

Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s pace and skill could cause Spurs problems Photo Credit: skysports.com

Skybet Anytime Goalscorer – Henrikh Mhkitaryan to Score Anytime – 7/2

White Hart Lane has been home to Tottenham for over 117 years, it will be sad to see the ground host its last 90 minutes of Premier League football on Sunday. All Tottenham fans will be hoping for a fairy-tale finish at the Lane with a win over the league’s most successful ever club, Manchester United.

Skybet Full Time Result – Tottenham to Win – 4/6

 

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