Darmstadt and Koln get the ball rolling in round 13 of the German Bundesliga when they square off at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on Friday. Both sides have struggled to steady their ships this season and find themselves scrambling for points at the bottom end of the table.

Darmstadt (also known as Darmstadt 98, SV Darmstadt or SV Darmstadt 98) and Koln (commonly referred to as 1. FC Köln, Cologne, FC Köln or Köln) meet again 5 years after the 2 Bundesliga match which Darmstadt won 1-2. Darmstadt are approaching the game having played 2 draws in a row against SC Freiburg and Mainz.

Koln are preparing for the match after a loss against Bayern Munich in Bundesliga last Saturday failing to win in 5 straight games. They’re going to need to sort out the problems in the back first to improve the results as they have been conceding goals for 13 consecutive matches now.

Recent Form

Darmstadt are on a drawing streak – they have played a draw with SC Freiburg and Mainz in their previous 2 matches while Koln have lost to Bayern Munich in their previous match. Overall, Darmstadt have won 4 of their last 20 matches, losing 11 and drawing 5, while Koln have won 7 of their last 20 matches, losing 8 and drawing 5.

Darmstadt have won once (4-2 against Elversberg on 13th of October), lost 3 times (1-2 against Bochum on 4th of November, 8-0 against Bayern Munich on 28th of October and 1-3 against RB Leipzig on 21st of October) and drew twice (1-1 against SC Freiburg on 25th of November and 0-0 against Mainz on 11th of November) in their most recent 6 matches.

Koln have won once (3-1 against Borussia Monchengladbach on 22nd of October), lost 3 times (0-1 against Bayern Munich on 25th of November, 3-2 against Kaiserslautern on 1st of November and 6-0 against RB Leipzig on 29th of October) and drew twice (1-1 against Bochum on 12th of November and 1-1 against Augsburg on 4th of November) in their most recent 6 matches.

Head-to-head

Darmstadt and Koln have met 6 times since November 2015. Darmstadt have won once, 1 match ended in a draw while Koln have won 4 times. The most recent match between them took place on April 27, 2019 at the 2. Bundesliga of Germany where Darmstadt won 1-2. Darmstadt have scored 4 goals in these 6 head-to-head matches in total while Koln have scored 16.

Atalanta and Sporting Lisbon are back in action in Group D of the Europa League when they lock horns at the Gewiss Stadium on Thursday.

While the hosts have already guaranteed their spot in the knockout stages, the Portuguese outfit need just a draw to secure their place in the qualifying playoff.

Atalanta and Sporting (commonly referred to as Sporting CP) meet again 2 months after the Group D match which Atalanta won 1-2. Atalanta are aproaching the match after a defeat from Napoli last Sunday.

Sporting, on the other hand, are approaching the match in a good mood after claiming a 8-0 win in National cup against Dumiense.

Recent Form

Atalanta have lost to Napoli in their previous match while Sporting have won Dumiense in their previous match. Overall, Atalanta have won 10 of their last 18 matches, losing 4 and drawing 4, while Sporting have won 14 of their last 19 matches, losing 3 and drawing 2.

Atalanta have won twice (1-0 against Sturm on 10th of November and 0-3 against Empoli on 31st of October), lost twice (1-2 against Napoli on 26th of November and 1-2 against Inter Milan on 5th of November) and drew twice (1-1 against Udinese on 12th of November and 2-2 against Sturm on 27th of October) in their most recent 6 matches.

Sporting have won 5 times (8-0 against Dumiense on 27th of November, 2-1 against Rakow on 10th of November, 3-2 against Estrela Amadora on 6th of November, 4-2 against SC Farense on 3rd of November and 0-2 against Boavista on 31st of October) and lost once (2-1 against Benfica on 13th of November) in their most recent 6 matches.

Head-to-head

Atalanta and Sporting have met once since October 2023. Atalanta have won that match. The most recent match between them took place on October 6, 2023 at the Group D of Europa League where Atalanta won 1-2. Atalanta have scored 2 goals in these 1 head-to-head match in total while Sporting have scored 1.

The action continues in Group B of the UEFA Champions League as Sevilla and PSV Eindhoven go head to head at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Wednesday.

Both sides are currently separated by just three points in the table and we anticipate a thrilling battle as they look to stake their claim for a place in the knockout stages.

Sevilla (also known as Sevilla FC, Sevilla Fútbol Club or Seville) and PSV (commonly referred to as PSV Eindhoven) meet again 2 months after the Group stage Group B match which ended in a draw 2-2. Sevilla are aproaching the match after a defeat from Real Sociedad last Sunday not being able to win for 4 straight games. The coach and the players will probably put extra effort in the defense as they have been conceding goals for 6 consecutive home matches now.

PSV, on the other hand, are approaching the match in a good mood after claiming a 0-3 win in Eredivisie against Twente.

Recent Form

Sevilla have lost to Real Sociedad in their previous match while PSV have won Twente in their previous match. Overall, Sevilla have won 4 of their last 19 matches, losing 7 and drawing 8, while PSV have won 14 of their last 19 matches, losing 2 and drawing 3.

Sevilla have won once (0-3 against Quintanar de la Orden on 1st of November), lost twice (2-1 against Real Sociedad on 26th of November and 2-0 against Arsenal on 9th of November) and drew 3 times (1-1 against Real Betis on 13th of November, 1-1 against Celta Vigo on 5th of November and 2-2 against Cadiz on 29th of October) in their most recent 6 matches.

PSV have won 5 times (0-3 against Twente on 26th of November, 4-0 against Zwolle on 12th of November, 1-0 against Lens on 9th of November, 0-6 against Heracles Almelo on 4th of November and 5-2 against Ajax on 29th of October) and lost once (0-2 against Schalke on 15th of November) in their most recent 6 matches.

Head-to-head

Sevilla and PSV have met 3 times since February 2023. Sevilla have won once, 1 match ended in a draw while PSV have also won once. The most recent match between them took place on October 4, 2023 at the Group stage, Group B of Champions League which ended in a draw – 2-2. Sevilla have scored 5 goals in these 3 head-to-head matches in total while PSV have scored 4.

The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another set of matches this week as Luis Enrique’s PSG lock horns with an impressive Newcastle United side in an important encounter at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday.

PSG (also known as PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN, Paris SG or Paris-SG) and Newcastle United (commonly referred to as Newcastle, Newcastle Unites or Newcastle Utd) meet again 2 months after the Group stage Group F match which Newcastle United won 4-1. PSG are having a solid run at the moment winning their matches against Monaco and Reims so they’ll try to extend their winning streak with a victory over Newcastle United.

Newcastle United are approaching the match in a good mood as well after claiming a 4-1 win in Premier League against Chelsea, however, Newcastle United have been performing poorly in defense lately as they have been conceding goals for 3 consecutive matches now.

Recent Form

PSG are on a winning streak – they have won Monaco and Reims in their previous 2 matches while Newcastle United have won Chelsea in their previous match. Overall, PSG have won 11 of their last 19 matches, losing 5 and drawing 3, while Newcastle United have won 11 of their last 20 matches, losing 6 and drawing 3.

PSG have won 5 times (5-2 against Monaco on 25th of November, 0-3 against Reims on 12th of November, 3-0 against Montpellier on 4th of November, 2-3 against Brest on 29th of October and 3-0 against AC Milan on 26th of October) and lost once (2-1 against AC Milan on 8th of November) in their most recent 6 matches.

Newcastle United have won 3 times (4-1 against Chelsea on 25th of November, 1-0 against Arsenal on 5th of November and 0-3 against Manchester United on 2nd of November), lost twice (2-0 against Bournemouth on 12th of November and 2-0 against Borussia Dortmund on 8th of November) and drew once (2-2 against Wolves on 29th of October) in their most recent 6 matches.

Head-to-head

PSG and Newcastle United have met once since October 2023. Newcastle United have won that match. The most recent match between them took place on October 5, 2023 at the Group stage, Group F of Champions League where Newcastle United won 4-1. PSG have scored 1 goal in these 1 head-to-head match in total while Newcastle United have scored 4.

Bologna and Torino draw the curtain on round 13 of the Italian Serie A when they square off at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on Monday.

Bologna and Torino meet again 9 months after the Serie A match which Torino won 1-0. Bologna are aproaching the match after a defeat from Fiorentina on November 12.

Torino are going into the fixture after playing a draw against Monza on November 12 extending their unbeaten streak to 2 matches. They have been conceding goals for 3 consecutive matches now which puts additional psychological pressure on the team.

Recent Form

Bologna have lost to Fiorentina in their previous match while Torino have played a draw with Monza in their previous match. Overall, Bologna have won 9 of their last 20 matches, losing 3 and drawing 8, while Torino have won 9 of their last 20 matches, losing 6 and drawing 5.

Bologna have won 3 times (1-0 against Lazio on 4th of November, 2-0 against Verona on 1st of November and 2-1 against Frosinone on 22nd of October), lost once (2-1 against Fiorentina on 12th of November) and drew twice (1-1 against Sassuolo on 28th of October and 2-2 against Inter Milan on 7th of October) in their most recent 6 matches.

Torino have won twice (2-1 against Sassuolo on 7th of November and 0-1 against Lecce on 29th of October), lost 3 times (1-2 against Frosinone on 3rd of November, 0-3 against Inter Milan on 22nd of October and 2-0 against Juventus on 8th of October) and drew once (1-1 against Monza on 12th of November) in their most recent 6 matches.

Head-to-head

Bologna and Torino have met 6 times since December 2020. Bologna have won once, 3 matches ended in a draw while Torino have won twice. The most recent match between them took place on March 7, 2023 at the Serie A of Italy where Torino won 1-0. Bologna have scored 5 goals in these 6 head-to-head matches in total while Torino have scored 6.

In an eagerly awaited match in Japan’s J-League, Yokohama F. Marinos are set to face Albirex Niigata on November 24. The game is slated for a 10:00 UTC start.

Known by various names such as Yokohama, Yokohama F, YOKOHAMA F.MARINOS, Yokohama F•Marinos, Yokohama F･Marinos, Yokohama M., or Yokohama Marinos, the team is preparing for a rematch against Albirex Niigata. Their last encounter, six months ago, ended in a 2-1 victory for Albirex Niigata. Currently, Yokohama F. Marinos are in splendid form, achieving victories over Cerezo Osaka, Kaya, and Avispa Fukuoka. Aiming to continue their winning streak, they also boast an impressive defensive record in recent home games, maintaining clean sheets in their last three appearances as hosts.

Albirex Niigata enters this match on the back of a draw with F.C.Tokyo on November 11, extending their unbeaten run to seven games.

Teams’ Recent Performances

Yokohama F. Marinos’ Winning Momentum

Yokohama F. Marinos have been on a roll, securing wins against Cerezo Osaka, Kaya, and Avispa Fukuoka in their last four matches. Out of their recent 19 games, they have won 10, drawn 3, and lost 6. Specifically, in their last six games, they achieved five victories, including wins against Cerezo Osaka, Kaya twice, Avispa Fukuoka, and Urawa Red Diamonds, and faced a single defeat to Urawa Red Diamonds.

Albirex Niigata’s Consistent Form

On the other side, Albirex Niigata have shown consistency, drawing their latest match against F.C.Tokyo. In their last 20 games, they have 9 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses. Their last six matches include three wins against Kyoto Purple Sanga, Kawasaki Frontale, and Yokohama FC, and three draws with F.C.Tokyo, Sagan Tosu, and Gamba Osaka.

Historical Matchups

Head-to-Head Overview

The history between Yokohama F. Marinos and Albirex Niigata dates back to March 2017, with the teams having faced each other six times since then. Yokohama F. Marinos have the upper hand with four wins and one draw, while Albirex Niigata have secured one victory. Their most recent encounter was on May 14, 2023, where Albirex Niigata emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. Across these encounters, Yokohama F. Marinos have scored a total of 13 goals, whereas Albirex Niigata have netted 6.

Anticipated Matchup in Argentina’s National Cup

On November 24 UTC, Defensa y Justicia is set to face San Lorenzo in a highly anticipated National cup match in Argentina. This encounter comes after their previous meeting in the Liga Profesional Round 2, where San Lorenzo emerged victorious with a 0-1 scoreline.

Defensa y Justicia Seeking Redemption Amidst Struggles

Known also as Defensa or U DEFENSA Y JUSTICIA, the team is experiencing a challenging phase. Ahead of this crucial match, they have suffered consecutive losses, including a defeat by San Lorenzo and a recent setback against Estudiantes de La Plata. Their last five games haven’t seen a single victory, indicating a rough patch in their campaign. The team’s defense, having conceded goals in their last three matches, is an area of focus, with both coach and players likely to emphasize strengthening this aspect.

San Lorenzo’s Positive Momentum

In contrast, San Lorenzo approaches this match with a positive outlook, buoyed by their recent 0-1 win against Defensa y Justicia in the Liga Profesional Round 2. This victory is part of a four-match unbeaten streak, setting a confident tone for the upcoming cup clash.

Analyzing Recent Performances

Defensa y Justicia’s recent form is a concern, with losses to San Lorenzo and Estudiantes de La Plata marking their recent outings. San Lorenzo, conversely, secured a win against Defensa in their last encounter. Looking at the broader picture, Defensa y Justicia have managed 8 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses in their last 20 matches. San Lorenzo’s record is slightly different, with 7 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses in their last 20 games.

In their last six matches, Defensa y Justicia won against Chaco For Ever, lost to San Lorenzo, Estudiantes de La Plata, and Belgrano Cordoba, and drew with Racing and Union Santa Fe. San Lorenzo, meanwhile, recorded victories over Defensa y Justicia and San Martin SJ, a loss to Godoy Cruz, and draws against Boca Juniors, Sarmiento, and Platense.

Historical Head-to-Head Overview

The historical encounters between Defensa y Justicia and San Lorenzo have been evenly matched since March 2021. Out of six meetings, both teams have secured two wins each, with two matches ending in draws. Their last confrontation on November 13, 2023, in the Liga Profesional, Round 2, saw San Lorenzo winning 0-1. Across these encounters, Defensa y Justicia scored a total of 7 goals, while San Lorenzo has netted 6.

Scheduled Encounter

Boca Juniors are set to face Estudiantes de La Plata in the Argentine National Cup on November 23. This anticipated match is slated for a start time of 00:10 UTC.

Team Overview

Known alternatively as Boca or Boca Jrs, Boca Juniors are preparing to square off against Estudiantes de La Plata, also known as Estudiantes, Estudiantes L.P., Estudiantes La Plata, or Estudiantes LP. Their last encounter was 7 months prior during the Liga Profesional Round 2, which saw Estudiantes de La Plata emerging victorious with a scoreline of 0-1. Boca Juniors are entering the match with high spirits, having recently defeated Newells Old Boys in the Liga Profesional Round 2 on November 13.

On the other side, Estudiantes de La Plata is also riding a wave of positive momentum, having achieved three consecutive victories against CA Central Cordoba, Defensa y Justicia, and Sarmiento.

Recent Performance

Boca Juniors’ recent match resulted in a win against Newells Old Boys. Estudiantes de La Plata, on their part, are experiencing a series of victories, having triumphed over CA Central Cordoba, Defensa y Justicia, and Sarmiento in their last three games. In their past 20 matches, Boca Juniors have secured 9 wins, suffered 7 losses, and drew 4 times, whereas Estudiantes de La Plata have bagged 11 wins, faced 5 losses, and ended 4 matches in draws.

In their latest 6 games, Boca Juniors have claimed victory thrice (1-0 against Newells Old Boys on November 13, 2-1 against Union Santa Fe on October 21, and a 1-1 result against Talleres Cordoba on October 16), lost twice (1-2 to Fluminense on November 5 and 2-1 to Racing on October 25), and drawn once (1-1 against San Lorenzo on November 9).

Similarly, Estudiantes de La Plata have notched up 4 wins (0-1 against CA Central Cordoba on November 11, 2-1 against Defensa y Justicia on November 6, 2-1 against Sarmiento on October 24, and 0-2 against Huracan on October 14) and experienced 2 losses (2-1 against Platense on October 19 and 0-1 against Godoy Cruz on October 8) in their last 6 outings.

Head-to-head Record

Since August 2018, Boca Juniors and Estudiantes de La Plata have clashed 6 times. Each team has recorded 3 victories. Their most recent face-off was on April 16, 2023, in the Liga Profesional, Round 2 in Argentina, where Estudiantes de La Plata secured a 0-1 win. In these encounters, both teams have scored an equal number of goals, tallying 5 each.

On November 22, a highly anticipated match is set to occur in the CONMEBOL World Cup Preliminaries, featuring Brazil against Argentina. This significant match is scheduled to commence at 00:30 UTC.

Rivalry Renewed

The Brazilian and Argentinian national teams are preparing to reignite their rivalry, two years after their last encounter in the CONMEBOL Preliminaries, which concluded in a goalless draw. Brazil, also known as BRASIL, is currently experiencing a challenging phase. They are heading into this encounter on the back of losses against Colombia and Uruguay, marking a three-game stretch without a win. The team, under their coach’s guidance, is likely to focus intensively on bolstering their defense, especially since they have conceded goals in their last five home games.

In contrast, Argentina is gearing up for this match following a defeat to Uruguay in the last CONMEBOL Preliminary match. However, their recent performances in away games have been commendable, evidenced by three successive clean sheets in matches played on foreign soil.

Current Team Dynamics

Brazil’s recent form has been concerning, with consecutive defeats to Colombia and Uruguay. In contrast, Argentina’s last match also ended in a loss against Uruguay. Assessing their performances in the last 20 matches, Brazil has achieved 12 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws, whereas Argentina boasts 18 wins, a single loss, and one draw.

Focusing on their last six matches, Brazil secured victories against Peru and Bolivia, suffered defeats against Colombia, Uruguay, and Senegal, and had a draw with Venezuela. On the other hand, Argentina emerged victorious against Peru, Paraguay, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Indonesia, with their only loss coming at the hands of Uruguay.

Historical Head-to-Head Record

The historical encounters between Brazil and Argentina date back to October 2018, with six matches played between them since then. Both teams have won twice, and two games have ended in draws. Their most recent face-off was on November 17, 2021, in the CONMEBOL World Cup Preliminaries, ending in a 0-0 stalemate. In these encounters, Brazil has managed to score a total of 3 goals, while Argentina has scored 2 goals.

On November 20, North Macedonia is set to face off against England in the QR, Group C of the European Championship. The match is scheduled to begin at 19:45 UTC.

Previous Meetings and Team Strategies

The national teams of North Macedonia (often referred to as FYR Macedonia) and England are gearing up for a rematch, five months following their last encounter in the QR Group C, where England triumphed with a decisive 7-0 victory. Following a recent loss to Italy, North Macedonia’s team, under the guidance of their coach, is expected to focus heavily on strengthening their defense, especially considering their trend of conceding goals in their last three matches.

Contrastingly, the England national football team is entering the match with high spirits, having achieved four consecutive victories against Malta, Italy, Australia, and Scotland. This winning streak has extended their unbeaten run to a total of nine matches.

Analyzing Recent Performances

North Macedonia’s recent form shows a loss to Italy in their previous match. In contrast, England has been on a successful run, defeating Malta, Italy, Australia, and Scotland in their last four matches. Statistically, North Macedonia has secured 8 wins, 9 losses, and 3 draws out of their last 20 matches. England, on the other hand, boasts a stronger record with 13 wins, 3 losses, and 4 draws in their last 20 games.

In their last six matches, North Macedonia has achieved two victories (3-1 against Armenia and 0-2 against Malta), suffered three defeats (5-2 to Italy, 2-0 to Ukraine, and 7-0 to England), and managed one draw (1-1 with Italy). Meanwhile, England has recorded five wins (against Malta, Italy, Australia, Scotland, and North Macedonia) and one draw (with Ukraine) in their recent six games.

Team News

North Macedonia

Coach Blagoja Milevski of North Macedonia heads into the match with no injury concerns, having a fully fit squad at his disposal.

England

Gareth Southgate, the manager of England’s team, also enjoys the advantage of a completely healthy squad, with no injury worries to consider for the upcoming game.

Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record between these two teams since June 2023 shows only one encounter, which England won. Their last matchup on June 20, 2023, in the QR, Group C of the European Championship, ended in a 7-0 victory for England. Across this sole head-to-head match, North Macedonia failed to score, while England accumulated a total of 7 goals.