Borussia Mönchengladbach will face off against Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga on November 10th at 19:30 UTC.

The two sides last met 7 months ago when Borussia Mönchengladbach emerged victorious by a 2-0 scoreline. Mönchengladbach enters this match coming off a draw against SC Freiburg last Saturday, extending their unbeaten run to 3 games. However, their defense has been leaking goals for 12 straight matches now, so this contest provides an opportunity to halt that streak with a win if they can shore up their back line issues.

Meanwhile, Wolfsburg is riding a 2-game unbeaten streak after equalizing with Werder Bremen last Sunday. But they’ve conceded in 5 consecutive away fixtures, placing added psychological strain on the squad.

Recent Form

Mönchengladbach played SC Freiburg to a draw last time out, while Wolfsburg drew against Werder Bremen in their previous match. Looking at recent overall form, Mönchengladbach has won 9, lost 4, and drawn 6 of their last 19 games. Wolfsburg has 8 wins, 9 losses, and 3 draws over their most recent 20 matches.

In their last 6 games, Mönchengladbach has won 3 times (3-1 v Heidenheim on 11/1, 2-1 v Heidenheim on 10/28, and 4-1 v Sint-Truiden on 10/12), lost once (3-1 v Köln on 10/22), and drawn twice (3-3 v SC Freiburg on 11/4 and 2-2 v Mainz on 10/7).

Wolfsburg has won twice (1-0 v RB Leipzig on 11/1 and 2-0 v Eintracht Frankfurt on 9/30), lost 3 times (3-2 v Augsburg on 10/28, 1-2 v Bayer Leverkusen on 10/21, and 3-1 v Stuttgart on 10/7), and drawn once (2-2 v Werder Bremen on 11/5) over their past 6 outings.

Team News

Mönchengladbach

Mönchengladbach has numerous injuries for manager Gerardo Seoane to contend with. Maximilian Wöber, Stefan Lainer, Jordan, Hannes Wolf, Jonas Omlin, Lukas Ullrich, Ko Itakura, Yvandro Borges Sanches and Mamadou Doucouré are all unavailable.

Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg boss Niko Kovač is missing several key players as well. Ulysses Llanez, Lukas Nmecha, Patrick Wimmer and Kilian Fischer are all out of action, while Maxence Lacroix is suspended.

Head-to-Head

Since October 2020, Mönchengladbach and Wolfsburg have faced each other 6 times, with Mönchengladbach winning twice and the other 4 matches ending level. Most recently on April 9, 2023, Mönchengladbach claimed a 2-0 victory in the Bundesliga. Across all 6 meetings, Mönchengladbach has scored 10 goals to Wolfsburg’s 6.

Europa League Group B Clash: Ajax vs. Brighton

Ajax is gearing up to face Brighton in a Group B Europa League encounter on November 9. The game is scheduled to commence at 17:45 UTC.

Rematch in Amsterdam

Ajax, also known as AFC Ajax or Ajax Amsterdam, will be clashing with Brighton, familiarly called Albion or Brighton & Hove Albion, for the second time in just over a week. Their last meeting, which was also a Group B fixture, ended in Brighton securing a 2-0 victory. Ajax is currently enjoying a strong spell, with consecutive wins against Heerenveen and Volendam, and aims to continue their triumphs against Brighton.

Brighton’s Unbeaten Run

Brighton steps into this game with a series of draws, having ended their games against Everton and Fulham in stalemates, which brings their unbeaten run to three games. However, Brighton has been consistently conceding goals in their last seven away games, which could be a cause for concern for the team’s morale.

Current Performance

Ajax is riding a wave of victories, having recently defeated Heerenveen and Volendam, whereas Brighton has been in a pattern of draws, sharing points with both Everton and Fulham in their latest fixtures. Looking at the overall statistics, Ajax has claimed victory in 6 of their past 20 games, suffered 9 losses, and drawn 5. Brighton has a slightly better record with 7 wins, 7 losses, and 5 draws out of their last 19 matches.

In their last six outings, Ajax has experienced both highs and lows, with two wins against Heerenveen and Volendam but four defeats. Conversely, Brighton has a more balanced record with one win against Ajax, one loss to Manchester City, and four draws, including games against high-profile teams like Everton, Fulham, Liverpool, and Marseille.

Team Updates:

Ajax

Ajax’s coach John van ‘t Schip will be without several key players. Sivert Mannsverk is sidelined due to a foot injury, Amourricho van Axel Dongen is out with an unspecified injury, Jay Gorter is nursing a knock, Branco van den Boomen is recovering from a knee injury, and Gerónimo Rulli is incapacitated with a shoulder injury.

Brighton

On the Brighton side, manager Roberto De Zerbi has almost a full squad to choose from. The only concern is Julio Enciso, who is currently recovering from a meniscus tear and will not be available for selection.

Historical Confrontations

The history between Ajax and Brighton is brief, with only one previous encounter since October 2023. Brighton emerged victorious in that sole matchup. In their head-to-head record, Ajax has yet to open their scoring against Brighton, who have accumulated two goals against the Dutch team.

Salzburg is set to face off against Inter Milan in the Champions League Group D stage on November 8th. This encounter is scheduled to start at 20:00 UTC.

Known as FC Salzburg, RB Salzbourg, or simply RB Salzburg, the Austrian team is ready to clash with the Italian giant, commonly referred to as FC Internazionale Milano, Inter, or Internazionale, just two weeks after their last meeting in the same group, which ended in a 2-1 victory for Inter Milan. Salzburg is looking to continue their impressive streak after consecutive wins over Tirol, Hartberg, and Altach, aiming for another triumph against Inter Milan.

Inter Milan, in high spirits from their own streak of wins against Atalanta, Roma, Salzburg, and Torino, are hoping to maintain their six-match unbeaten run as they head into this match.

Current Performance

Salzburg is on a roll with victories in their last three matches against Tirol, Hartberg, and Altach, while Inter Milan has also been enjoying a series of wins, having triumphed in their last four outings against Atalanta, Roma, Salzburg, and Torino. In their last 18 games, Salzburg has achieved 11 wins, 5 losses, and 2 draws. Inter Milan boasts an even more impressive record with 15 wins, 2 losses, and 3 draws in their last 20 matches.

Over their last six games, Salzburg has claimed victory four times, including a 2-0 win against Tirol on November 5th, a 1-1 tie with Hartberg on November 2nd, a 3-0 win over Altach on October 28th, and a 1-0 win against Ried on October 12th. They’ve been defeated twice, once by Inter Milan on October 25th and by LASK Linz on October 21st.

Inter Milan has seen success in five of their last six matches, with wins over Atalanta on November 5th, Roma on October 30th, Salzburg on October 25th, Torino on October 22nd, and Benfica on October 4th. Their only draw was a 2-2 with Bologna on October 7th.

Team Updates

Salzburg

Salzburg’s squad faces multiple injury concerns. Fernando is out with adductor pain, Bryan Okoh with a hamstring injury, Sekou Koita with adductor pain, Dijon Kameri with a thigh and gluteal strain, Justin Omoregie with back issues, Lukas Wallner with torn ankle ligaments, Aleksa Terzic with an adductor injury, Kamil Piatkowski with a calf injury, and Maurits Kjaergaard with a shoulder injury. All will be missing from the lineup. Additionally, Gerhard Struber, the team’s manager, will not be able to call upon Daouda Guindo and Moussa Kounfolo Yeo, who are suspended from play.

Inter Milan

Simone Inzaghi, the head of Inter Milan, is faced with a roster that’s not at full strength due to injuries. Both Juan Cuadrado, who is dealing with Achilles tendon irritation, and Benjamin Pavard, sidelined with a patellar tendon dislocation, will be absent from the upcoming match.

Previous Encounters

The history of matchups between Salzburg and Inter Milan dates back to December 2022, with three encounters since. Inter Milan has emerged victorious in all three matches. The most recent game on October 25, 2023, saw Inter Milan secure a 2-1 win. Across these three head-to-head matches, Salzburg has managed to score 4 goals to Inter Milan’s 10.

Borussia Dortmund is set to clash with Newcastle United in a Champions League Group F encounter on November 7, with the match commencing at 17:45 UTC.

The German side, Borussia Dortmund (also known as BVB or simply Dortmund), and the English squad, Newcastle United (frequently termed as Newcastle or The Magpies), are poised for a rematch 12 days following their last Group F duel, which Dortmund clinched with a narrow 0-1 victory. Dortmund steps onto the field with the recent setback against Bayern Munich last Sunday still lingering.

Conversely, Newcastle United heads into the match buoyed by consecutive triumphs over Arsenal and Manchester United, extending their streak without a defeat to three games.

Current Momentum

Dortmund’s last outing saw them succumb to Bayern Munich, whereas Newcastle United is riding a wave of success, having overpowered both Arsenal and Manchester United in their last two matches. Dortmund has a track record of 12 victories in their past 20 matches, with 2 losses and 6 draws. Newcastle United has a slightly better record, securing 13 wins in their previous 20 outings, with 4 losses and 3 draws.

Dortmund’s recent form includes 4 victories (1-0 against Hoffenheim on November 2, 0-1 against Newcastle United on October 26, 1-0 against Werder Bremen on October 21, and 4-2 against Union Berlin on October 7), a single defeat (0-4 to Bayern Munich on November 5), and a draw (3-3 against Eintracht Frankfurt on October 29) in their last six matches.

Newcastle United boasts 3 wins (1-0 against Arsenal on November 5, 0-3 against Manchester United on November 2, and 4-0 against Crystal Palace on October 21), a loss (0-1 to Borussia Dortmund on October 26), and 2 draws (2-2 against Wolves on October 29 and 2-2 against West Ham United on October 8) in their most recent six games.

Squad Availability

Borussia Dortmund

The team’s coach, Edin Terzić, will not be able to call upon Emre Can (bruise), Julien Duranville (muscle injury), Mateu Morey (knee injury), and Antonios Papadopoulos (injury not disclosed).

Newcastle United

Manager Eddie Howe of Newcastle United faces several squad constraints with Harvey Barnes (foot injury), Alexander Isak (groin injury), Jacob Murphy (shoulder injury), Elliot Anderson (back injury), Sven Botman (knee injury), Matt Targett (hamstring injury), and Dan Burn (back injury) all sidelined. Javier Manquillo, Matt Ritchie, Emil Krafth, and Mark Gillespie are serving suspensions and will not participate.

Past Encounters

Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United have faced off once since October 2023, with Dortmund emerging victorious in that single encounter. Their last match on October 26, 2023, part of the Champions League Group F, ended in a 0-1 win for Dortmund. In their head-to-head, Dortmund has netted one goal, while Newcastle United has yet to score against them.

Chelsea FC is set to face off against Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League on November 6. The contest will commence at 20:00 UTC.

Known variously as Spurs, Tottenham, Tottenham Hotspur FC, or Totthenham, the North London club will reengage in competition with Chelsea FC, also known as Chelsea, eight months succeeding their prior Premier League matchup which saw Tottenham emerge victorious with a 2-0 scoreline. Currently, Tottenham is experiencing a strong series of performances, having triumphed in their recent fixtures against Crystal Palace, Fulham, and Luton, which has extended their series of undefeated matches to six.

Chelsea enters the upcoming match with positive momentum as well, following a 2-0 victory in the League Cup against Blackburn.

Recent Form

Looking at recent performances, Tottenham has been on a triumphant run, securing victories over Crystal Palace, Fulham, and Luton in their last three matches. Chelsea also comes off a win against Blackburn in their last outing. To detail the teams’ records, Tottenham has achieved victory in 11 out of their last 19 games, with 5 losses and 3 draws. Chelsea, in comparison, has 7 wins, 8 losses, and 5 draws in their last 20 games.

In their six latest matches, Tottenham has recorded five victories (1-2 against Crystal Palace on October 28, 2-0 against Fulham on October 24, 0-1 against Luton on October 7, 2-1 against Sheffield United on September 16, and 2-5 against Burnley on September 2) and one draw (2-2 against Arsenal on September 24).

In a similar stretch, Chelsea has clinched four wins (2-0 against Blackburn on November 2, 1-4 against Burnley on October 7, 0-2 against Fulham on October 3, and 1-0 against Brighton on September 28), one loss (0-2 against Brentford on October 28), and one draw (2-2 against Arsenal on October 22).

Team News

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham’s manager Ange Postecoglou will not have the services of Destiny Udogie due to a muscle injury, Ryan Sessegnon who is recovering from surgery, Ivan Perisic with a cruciate ligament tear, Manor Solomon out with a meniscus injury, and Alfie Whiteman sidelined by an ankle injury.

Chelsea

On the other side, Chelsea’s head coach Mauricio Pochettino faces the challenge of compensating for absent players. Trevoh Chalobah with thigh issues, Marcus Bettinelli with an unspecified injury, Wesley Fofana suffering from a cruciate ligament tear, and Ben Chilwell with a hamstring injury are all unavailable for selection.

Head-to-head Analysis

The history of encounters between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea since September 2021 shows a total of six meetings. Tottenham has claimed one victory, with one game ending in a stalemate, while Chelsea has taken the upper hand four times. Their last engagement was on February 26, 2023, in the Premier League, where Tottenham secured a 2-0 win. In their head-to-head battles, Tottenham has netted a total of 4 goals to Chelsea’s 10.

Bologna will face Lazio in the Serie A of Italy on November 3, with the game starting at 19:45 UTC.

Eight months since their last encounter in Serie A that concluded in a 0-0 stalemate, Bologna and Lazio (often known as SS Lazio) are set to compete again. Bologna heads into this game on a high, having secured a win against Verona in the National cup the previous Wednesday, pushing their undefeated run to 10 games.

Lazio, too, comes with a positive mindset after their recent 1-0 victory over Fiorentina in Serie A. Nonetheless, Lazio’s defense has shown vulnerabilities, having allowed goals in their past 4 away games consecutively.

Recent Performances

In their last match, Bologna defeated Verona, while Lazio triumphed over Fiorentina. In their past 20 games, Bologna has secured victories in 8, faced losses in 2, and drawn 10 matches. Lazio, in contrast, won 8 of their previous 17 games, lost 7, and had 2 draws.

Bologna’s record in their latest 6 games includes 3 wins (2-0 vs. Verona on November 1, 2-1 vs. Frosinone on October 22, and 3-0 vs. Empoli on October 1) and 3 draws (1-1 vs. Sassuolo on October 28, 2-2 vs. Inter Milan on October 7, and 0-0 vs. Monza on September 29).

For Lazio, in their last 6 matches, they secured 4 wins (1-0 vs. Fiorentina on October 31, 3-2 vs. Atalanta on October 8, 1-2 vs. Celtic on October 5, and 2-0 vs. Torino on September 28), endured a loss (3-1 vs. Feyenoord on October 26), and managed a draw (1-1 vs. Atletico Madrid on September 20).

Squad Update

Bologna

Bologna’s coach, Thiago Motta, will be without Lorenzo De Silvestri due to muscle fatigue, Oussama El Azzouzi for an unspecified injury, and Adama Soumaoro owing to a patellar tendon rupture.

Lazio

Maurizio Sarri, Lazio’s manager, faces player fitness issues. Both Cristiano Lombardi, with an unspecified injury, and Nicolò Casale, dealing with an adductor injury, are unavailable for selection.

Past Meetings

Since February 2021, Bologna and Lazio have squared off 6 times. Of those, Bologna emerged victorious twice, Lazio clinched 3 wins, and one game concluded in a draw. Their last face-off was on March 12, 2023, in Serie A, which ended 0-0. Over these 6 matches, both teams have netted 6 goals each.

The upcoming National cup fixture on November 2 will see Torino lock horns with Frosinone, with the kickoff set for 20:00 UTC.

Five years have elapsed since their last Serie A encounter, a match that saw Torino emerge with a 2-1 victory. Torino enters the forthcoming match on the heels of a win against Lecce last Sunday in Serie A.

Conversely, Frosinone is looking to reverse their fortunes following successive losses to Cagliari and Bologna. Strengthening their defense is paramount as they’ve consistently conceded in their last seven outings.

Recent Encounters

Torino celebrated a recent victory over Lecce, whereas Frosinone is amid a downturn, having been bested by Cagliari and Bologna in their last two encounters. Inspecting their last 20 matches, Torino has 9 victories, 5 defeats, and 6 draws. Frosinone, with one fewer match played, stands at 8 wins, 4 defeats, and 7 draws.

Looking at the last six matches, Torino boasts a win against Lecce on October 29, three losses to Inter Milan, Juventus, and Lazio, and draws with Verona and Roma. On the other side, Frosinone celebrated a win against Verona on October 8, faced defeats from Cagliari, Bologna, and Roma, and drew with Fiorentina and Salernitana.

Squad Availability

Torino

Torino’s lineup will be missing several key players due to injuries, with Nikola Vlašić out with a head injury, Koffi Djidji with a herniated disc, Brandon Soppy sidelined due to a hamstring injury, and Perr Schuurs out with a cruciate ligament injury. Ivan Jurić will have to make do without these players.

Frosinone

Eusebio Di Francesco’s squad choices at Frosinone are also limited. Injuries rule out Marvin Cuni and Sergio Kalaj, whose conditions are undisclosed, while Francesco Gelli with a muscle injury and Abdou Harroui recovering from foot surgery are also absent from the lineup.

Historical Clashes

The history books show that Torino and Frosinone have faced off a total of 4 times since August 2015, with Torino winning each of these encounters. The last face-off on March 10, 2019, in the Serie A, ended in a 2-1 triumph for Torino. Across these meetings, Torino has netted 11 goals to Frosinone’s 6.

Everton are set to face off against Burnley in the League Cup of England on November 1, with the game scheduled to start at 19:45 UTC.

Two years post their Premier League face-off, which Burnley clinched with a 3-2 win, Everton head into this match buoyed by their recent victory over West Ham United. Contrarily, Burnley, sometimes called Burley, are facing a challenging period with three consecutive losses to Bournemouth, Brentford, and Chelsea. Their defense needs bolstering, given they’ve let goals slip through in their last five matches.

Recent Form

While Everton celebrated a win against West Ham United, Burnley seem to be grappling with form, facing defeats against Bournemouth, Brentford, and Chelsea in their last three outings. Taking a broader look, out of their past 20 matches, Everton boasts 9 wins, 9 losses, and 2 draws, and Burnley records 8 wins, 9 losses, and 3 draws.

In Everton’s last six games, they clinched victories against West Ham United (0-1 on October 29), Bournemouth (3-0 on October 7), and Aston Villa (1-2 on September 28) but suffered losses to Liverpool (2-0 on October 21), Luton (1-2 on September 30), and Arsenal (0-1 on September 17).

Burnley’s performance in their recent six encounters saw them win against Luton (1-2 on October 4) and Salford City (0-4 on September 27). However, they fell short against Bournemouth (2-1 on October 28), Brentford (3-0 on October 21), Chelsea (1-4 on October 7), and Newcastle United (2-0 on September 30).

Team News

Everton

Manager Sean Dyche won’t be able to call upon Seamus Coleman, sidelined due to a knee injury, and Dele Alli, recovering from a partial muscle tear.

Burnley

Burnley’s manager, Vincent Kompany, has his own set of challenges with Michael Obafemi (hamstring injury), Nathan Redmond (undisclosed injury), Hjalmar Ekdal (knee injury), and Jóhann Berg Gudmundsson (muscle injury) being unavailable.

Head-to-head

Since October 2019, Everton and Burnley have gone head-to-head on six occasions. Out of these, Everton emerged victorious twice, one game ended in a tie, and Burnley secured wins in the remaining three. Their latest clash was in the Premier League of England on April 7, 2022, where Burnley prevailed 3-2. In these matches, both teams have netted 8 goals each.

Wolfsburg will be taking on RB Leipzig in the National cup of Germany on October 31, with the game set to begin at 17:00 UTC.

It’s been 8 months since VfL Wolfsburg, often simply called Wolfsburg, squared off against RB Leipzig, frequently known as Leipzig, in a Bundesliga showdown which saw Leipzig emerging victorious with a 0-3 scoreline. Entering this game, Wolfsburg’s form has been disappointing, suffering recent losses to teams like Augsburg, Bayer Leverkusen, and Stuttgart.

Conversely, RB Leipzig is coming into this matchup on a high, having secured wins in their last 3 matches against teams such as Koln, Crvena Zvezda, and Darmstadt.

Form Guide

Lately, Wolfsburg has been on a downturn, having faced defeats against Augsburg, Bayer Leverkusen, and Stuttgart in their last trio of games. In contrast, Leipzig has been enjoying a winning spree, triumphing over Koln, Crvena Zvezda, and Darmstadt in their recent fixtures. Out of their past 20 games, Wolfsburg clinched 8 victories, endured 10 losses, and settled for a draw twice. On the other hand, Leipzig secured 13 wins, faced 5 defeats, and had 2 draws in their last 20 encounters.

Zooming into their latest 6 matches, Wolfsburg celebrated victory twice: a 2-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt on September 30 and a 2-1 win against Union Berlin on September 16. However, they were bested 4 times: 3-2 by Augsburg on October 28, 1-2 by Bayer Leverkusen on October 21, 3-1 by Stuttgart on October 7, and 1-0 by Borussia Dortmund on September 23.

Leipzig’s recent record over the last 6 games comprises 3 victories: 6-0 over Koln on October 29, 3-1 over Crvena Zvezda on October 26, and 1-3 over Darmstadt on October 21. They faced defeat twice: 2-4 to Boleslav on October 11 and 1-3 to Manchester City on October 5, and shared the spoils in a 0-0 draw against Bochum on October 7.

Squad Update

Wolfsburg

Several players are sidelined for Wolfsburg under the management of Niko Kovač, including Kilian Fischer (due to knee surgery), Ulysses Llanez (following a traffic mishap), Lukas Nmecha (with a knee injury), and Felix Lange (who’s nursing an ankle injury).

RB Leipzig

Leipzig’s coach, Marco Rose, faces a challenge with a few key players missing. El Chadaille Bitshiabu (with a knee medial ligament tear), Willi Orbán (suffering from a torn lateral knee ligament), and Dani Olmo (with an Acromioclavicular joint dislocation) won’t be taking part in the match.

Historical Stats

Since March 2021, these two teams have clashed on 6 occasions. Out of these, Wolfsburg managed a single victory, one game was drawn, and Leipzig claimed wins in 4 encounters. Their most recent face-off was on February 18, 2023, in the Bundesliga, with Leipzig clinching a 0-3 win. Across these 6 meetings, Wolfsburg netted 3 goals, whereas Leipzig put the ball in the back of the net 11 times.

Empoli face Atalanta in Italy’s Serie A on October 30, with the game commencing at 17:30 UTC.

Seven months have passed since Atalanta beat Empoli 2-1 in their last Serie A encounter. Empoli is riding high on confidence, having recently triumphed over Fiorentina in the Serie A.

On the other side, Atalanta drew with Sturm last Friday, taking their unbeaten run to 2 games. However, they’ve been vulnerable defensively, having allowed goals in their last 3 away games, adding a mental strain on the squad.

Recent Performance

In their prior game, Empoli celebrated a win against Fiorentina, whereas Atalanta settled for a draw against Sturm. Looking at their last 18 games, Empoli secured 4 wins, faced 11 losses, and drew 3 times. Atalanta, meanwhile, emerged victorious 11 times, tasted defeat on 4 occasions, and drew 3 times.

In their recent 6 fixtures, Empoli claimed 2 victories (0-2 over Fiorentina on October 24 and 1-0 over Salernitana on September 28), suffered 3 defeats (3-0 to Bologna on October 1, 0-1 to Inter Milan on September 24, and 7-0 to Roma on September 18), and had one draw (0-0 with Udinese on October 7).

Atalanta, in their last 6 outings, won thrice (2-0 over Genoa on October 23, 1-2 over Sporting on October 6, and 0-1 over Verona on September 28), lost once (3-2 to Lazio on October 8), and secured two draws (2-2 with Sturm on October 27 and 0-0 with Juventus on October 2).

Squad Update

Empoli

Empoli’s coach, Aurelio Andreazzoli, has just one injury worry. Giuseppe Pezzella won’t be playing due to a broken ankle.

Atalanta

For Atalanta’s coach Gian Gasperini, there are some lineup concerns. Both El Bilal Touré and José Luis Palomino, suffering from hamstring injuries, won’t be participating in the upcoming match.

Previous Encounters

Since November 2018, the two teams have clashed 6 times. Out of these, Empoli claimed 2 wins, one game ended in a stalemate, and Atalanta secured 3 wins. Their last face-off was on March 18, 2023, in Serie A, where Atalanta edged out a 2-1 victory. In these 6 matchups, Empoli netted 6 goals, while Atalanta registered 10.