Friday 001 Day Job: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Urawa Red Diamonds
Time: 2024-02-23 13:00
Venues: Hiroshima Grand Arch Stadium
Hiroshima threeArrowsIn the past two seasons, they have performed quite well in the domestic league, and last season they also finished third in the Japanese professional league and qualified for the group stage of the Asian Association Cup. In terms of recent results, Sanfrecce Hiroshima defeated Gamba Osaka 1-2 at home in the most recent club friendly match, and the team has a record of 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 10 games in all competitions. Judging from last season's home and away games, Hiroshima Sanjian's home performance seems to be relatively stable, with 10 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses in 17 home games.
Urawa Red DiamondsOne of the well-known powerhouses in JapanUrawa Red DiamondsLast season can be said to be fruitless, the league finished 4th and missed the Asian qualification, and the AFC Champions League unfortunately stopped in the group stage. Looking at the recent situation, Urawa Red Diamonds have not participated in any competitions recently, and the most recent game was a 2-4 defeat to Cairo Nacional in the third place match of the Club World Cup. Judging from the home and away side of the league last season, Urawa Red Diamonds' away performance in the league is still relatively stable, with a record of 7 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses in 17 away games, with an average goal conceded of only 07 pcs.
Comprehensive analysis: The two sides won 1 of the 2 league meetings last season, and the scores of both games were 2-1 during the period, which shows that the two teams are still quite close, but based on the fact that Sanfrecce Hiroshima will be at home, they are still optimistic about being undefeated.
Friday 002 AFL: Brisbane Roar vs Western United
Time: 2024-02-23 16:45
Venues: St. Kop's Stadium
Brisbane Lion's RoarThe strength in the past three seasons is not good, and it is positioned at the downstream level; They have won just six of their 18 league games this season and sit eighth in the AFL regular league standings, four points behind the title play-off zone with a game in hand. In terms of recent results, Brisbane Roar lost 2-3 away to Perth Glory in the last round of the league, and the team has only won the last 10 league games
With a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 7 losses, the number of goals conceded during the period reached 28 goals, and the defense was full of holes. However, it is worth mentioning that Brisbane Lion's Roar defeated fierce rivals Melbourne City 5-1 at home in the latest round, which also gave the whole team a certain boost in their confidence in playing at home.
Western UnitedIt is the Australian Super League champion in the 2021-2022 season, but their real strength in the past two seasons has been declining, and the team has only won 3 games after 16 league games this season, ranking at the bottom of the Australian Super League, and the competition for playoff qualification is basically hopeless. In recent times, Western United beat Newcastle Jets 2-0 at home in the most recent round of the league, and this victory has undoubtedly given a huge morale boost to the team. However, Western United have continued to have a poor away form this season, winning just one of their eight games1 draw and 6 losses, the ratio of goals scored and conceded during the period was only 7:22, and the offensive and defensive ends were seriously unbalanced.
Comprehensive analysis: Judging from the overall performance of the two sides this season, it is clear that Brisbane Lion Roar is slightly more competitive, and they also beat their opponents 5-1 at home in the latest round of the league; On the other hand, Western United has no fighting power at all this season, so this game is favored for the home team to win.
Friday 003 Day Job: Nagoya Whale Eight vs Kashima Antlers
Time: 2024-02-23 17:00
Venues: Paramount Mizuho Stadium
Nagoya Whale EightLast season, the general star is now high and low, and finally ranked 6th in the Japanese Professional League, and it is relatively regrettable that he did not qualify for the Asian competition. This season, the team will go all out to hit the top three, and the fighting spirit should not be underestimated. In terms of recent situation, Nagoya Whales defeated the two teams FC Gifu 2-1 away in the last club friendly match, but judging from the overall performance of the recent past, Nagoya Whales have only achieved 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses in the last 10 games in various competitions, and the state is not ideal. It is worth mentioning that from the home and away side last season, Nagoya Whale Hachi played extremely solid at home, winning 8 wins and 9 draws in 17 games to remain unbeaten, and only conceded 13 goals during this period.
Kashima antlersThey are the upper reaches of the Japanese league, and they played steadily last season, finishing 5th in the league; The team's primary goal this season is still to hit the top three, and they are full of fighting spirit. Looking at the recent situation, Kashima Antlers defeated Mito Hollyhock 1-0 in the last club friendly match, the team won two consecutive matches, and created a large score advantage in the first half, and the offensive efficiency is worthy of recognition. However, Kashima Antlers have been more average on the road, with just one win in their last 10 away matches and a -0 score in their last two.
Comprehensive analysis: Nagoya Whales achieved an unbeaten record of 8 wins and 9 draws at home last season, and the entire league can be described as the only one.
Friday 004 Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz
Time: 2024-02-24 3:30
Venues: Bayer Arena
"Pharmaceutical factory" LeverkusenArguably the strongest dark horse in the top five leagues this season, they have won it after 22 league gamesThe unbeaten record of 18 wins and 4 draws ranks first in the Bundesliga standings, and is already ahead of Bayern, a super giant who has won the "eleventh consecutive Bundesliga crown".With 8 points, he has become the favorite to win the championship this season. In terms of recent development, Bayer Leverkusen won 2-1 away at Heidenheim in the last round of the league, and the team has a terrifying record of 9 wins and 1 draw in the last 10 games in all competitions, scoring 25 goals and conceding only 6 goals during the period. At the same time, the pharmaceutical company has performed well at home this season, with 9 wins and 2 draws in 11 games, with a specific goal ratio of 32:6, ranking first in the Bundesliga in home strength.
MainzThe team has been in a slump this season, currently sitting second from bottom in the Bundesliga standings with only two wins after 22 league games, and is already deep in the relegation zone, while seven points behind the relegation zone, and the risk of relegation this season is huge. Looking at recent results, Mainz's 1-0 home win over Augsburg in the last round of the league ended the team's previous 11-game winless run in the league, and the whole team has been encouraged by the period. However, it is disappointing that Mainz have not broken their fast away from home, winning only 11 away gamesWith a record of 6 draws and 5 losses, the goal ratio during the period is only 9:20
Comprehensive analysis: Mainz has not broken their fast this season and is still in a two-game losing streak; And it is worth mentioning that the pharmaceutical company won 3-0 in the first round, and the pharmaceutical factory won 81 at home in the Bundesliga this season82%, so this game favors Bayer Leverkusen to win at home.
Friday 005 Serie A: Bologna vs Verona
Time: 2024-02-24 3:45
Venues: Renato Daraya Stadium
BolognaIn recent years, their strength has improved by leaps and bounds, and they are currently ranked first in the Serie A standings after 25 league games
5th, with the same points as the Champions League zone with one more round, the team's goal for the season is still to hit the top four, and the intention to grab points is very strong. In terms of recent form, Bologna's recent form has picked up significantly, with a strong 2-1 win away to Lazio in their most recent league game, with the team winning their last four league games and scoring more than two goals in a single game during that period. What's more worth mentioning is that Bologna has played well at home in the league this season, with 10 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in 13 home games (24 goals and 7 goals), during which they only lost to AC Milan.
On VeronaThe season relied on the relegation play-offs to stay in Serie A, but their overall strength this season is still not good, the team is currently only ranked 4th from the bottom of the Serie A standings after 25 rounds of league games, and the relegation zone is the same point as the relegation zone with one more round, and the relegation pressure is still huge. Judging from the recent situation, Verona's 2-2 draw at home to strong rivals Juventus in the last round of the league is indeed quite impressive. However, playing away from home is a huge shortcoming for Verona, with a defeat rate of nearly 70% so far in the league.
Comprehensive analysis: The recent situation of the two sides is diametrically opposed, Bologna is in the middle of four consecutive league wins, the team is in very good shape, on the other hand, Verona has not won 5 consecutive rounds, the state is not satisfactory, and the last meeting between the two sides is also Bologna won the end, so this game is of course optimistic about Bologna's home dominance.
Friday 006 Championship: Leeds United vs Leicester City
Time: 2024-02-24 4:00
Venues: Elland Road Stadium
Leeds UnitedThey were relegated from the Premier League last season, and they have started low and gone high in the Championship this season, and the overall performance is still very good, and the team is currently in second place in the Championship table after 33 league games, and has entered the direct promotion zone with one more round. Leeds United's 2-0 win at Plymouth last time out of the league saw the team win eight consecutive league games, with a 19:1 goal score, almost unbeatable at both ends of the pitch and seven clean sheets during the period. Home and away, Leeds United have played solidly at home this season, winning 12 and drawing 4 in 16 games, scoring a total of 35 goals, and ranking first in the Championship in home strength.
Vegetable CityThe same as the Premier League relegation horseVegetable CityThey are also a big hit in the Championship this season, and they are currently top of the Championship table after 33 league games, ahead of Leeds United? points, which has basically stabilized a promotion place. Judging from the recent situation, Leicester City lost 1-2 at home to Middlesbrough in the last round of the league, and the team's previous six-game winning streak in all competitions came to an end, and the morale of the whole team has cooled. However, from the home and away side, Leicester City has performed well in the league this season, with a record of 12 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in 16 games, with a total of 35 goals and 15 goals, ranking first in the league in away strength.
Comprehensive analysis: Both teams have played very strongly as a whole this season, but from the recent league performance, it is obvious that Leeds United has played more brightly, winning all the last 8 rounds of the league while also playing a terrifying goal ratio of 19 to 1.
Friday 007 La Liga: Real Sociedad vs Villarreal
Time: 2024-02-24 4:00
Venues: Estadio Anoeta Stadium
Real SociedadHe played well last season, finishing fourth in La Liga and qualifying for the Champions League. Real Sociedad have been more consistent this season, currently sitting sixth in the La Liga table after 25 league games, and still hope to secure a European qualification. In recent form, Real Sociedad beat Mallorca 2-1 away in the last round of the league and ended the team's embarrassing five-game winless run in all competitions. In terms of attack and defense, Real Sociedad has scored 8 goals and conceded 7 goals in the last 10 games.
VillarrealOne of the powerhouses of La LigaVillarrealThis season has faded from previous seasons, and they are currently 13th in the La Liga table with just six wins after 25 league games, and have been relegated to the bottom of the table. Judging from the recent situation, Villarreal drew 1-1 at home to Getafe in the last round of the league, the team has drawn three consecutive league games, and only won two of the last 10 league games, it is not difficult to see that their ability to win recently is extremely poor.
Comprehensive analysis: Judging from the current situation, Villarreal is in a very comfortable situation, leading the relegation red line with a large distance, and a number of consecutive draws make them look like they have no competitive mentality, on the other hand, Real Sociedad returned to winning in the last round, and the goal at this stage is to keep the top six, compared to the latter has a stronger fighting spirit, therefore, Real Sociedad who attack at home is worth looking high.
Friday 008 Ligue 1: Metz vs Lyon
Time: 2024-02-24 4:00
Venues: St. Simferion Stadium
MetzThey finished second in Ligue 2 last season, but they have not shown considerable competitiveness after coming to Ligue 1 this season, and are currently in the bottom of the Ligue 1 standings with only four wins after 22 league games, and have fallen into the relegation zone, five points away from the relegation zone. In terms of recent situation, Metz lost 0-3 away to Montpellier in the last round of the league, and the team has only won 2 draws and 8 losses in the last 10 games, of which 6 were clean sheets by the opponent, and the offensive side can be said to be no deterrent.
LyonThey finished 7th in Ligue 1 last seasonLyonAfter a decline in strength this season, they are currently 11th in the Ligue 1 table after 22 league games, and the competition for European qualification is basically hopeless, and the whole team is in a state of desperation. However, judging from the recent situation, Lyon's recent form is still quite **, they defeated Nice 1-0 at home in the latest round of the league, and the team has won 8 wins and 2 losses in the last 10 games, scoring 16 goals and conceding 9 goals during the period, and has also played well in attack and defense.
Comprehensive analysis: Metz is now deep in the relegation zone, and the team has been winless in nine league games, including eight defeats, and the difference in form is obvious to all; On the other hand, Lyon has been in hot form recently, and in contrast, the fall of Mesbourne is inevitable.
Friday 009 Portuguese Super League: Arouca vs Famalicão
Time: 2024-02-24 4:15
Venues: Municipal Stadium of Aluca
AroucaThe overall performance of this season is decent, and the team currently ranks 7th in the Portuguese Super League standings with a record of 8 wins, 4 draws and 10 losses after 22 rounds of league games, but it is already 15 points behind the European zone, and it is basically hopeless to compete for European tickets. In terms of recent results, Arouca lost 1-0 away to Casabia in the last round of the league, ending the team's previous four-game winning streak in the league. However, it is worth mentioning that Arouca has been performing well at home in the league recently, with the team winning 3 and losing 1 in the last 4 league home games, including a 3-2 home win over giants Porto.
FamalicãoThe overall performance this season has been relatively stable, and they are currently in 8th place in the Portuguese Super League standings with 6 wins, 8 draws and 7 losses after 21 league games, and are still 17 points behind the European zone with one less round, and the hope of qualifying for Europe is also slim. Looking at recent form, Famalicão won 2-1 at home to Rio Ave in the most recent round of the league, during which attacker Cadiz scored a brace and his personal form was red. However, Famalicão has not performed well away in the league this season, with a win rate of just 182%。
Comprehensive analysis: Arouca has won two consecutive home games, including a goal ratio of 8 to 2, plus the last two home games against Famalicão can also win a big victory, so it seems that Arouca can definitely beat their opponents again in this game.