Man U 12:30 Everton (2-1,)
With a place in next season’s Champions League nearly in their grasp, Manchester United look to add three more points to their Premier League total on Saturday at Old Trafford against Everton, who find themselves perilously close to the relegation places.
Manchester United are in fourth place on 53 points, 19 points behind first-placed Arsenal. Fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, the first club outside of the Champions League spots, are three points behind United. Manchester United won their last Premier League match 1-0 at home against Brentford, breaking a three-match winless streak (W0 D1 L2).
Everton played out a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park in their last league match to extend their unbeaten streak to four (W1 D3 L0), leaving them in 16th place on 27 points. The Toffees are level on points with 18th-placed Bournemouth but just outside of the relegation zone.
The previous Premier League fixture between the teams saw Manchester United triumph 2-1 at Goodison Park in October. Antony opened the scoring for United in the 15th minute. Cristiano Ronaldo also was on the scoresheet. Alex Iwobi scored the Toffees’ lone goal in the fifth minute.
Marcus Rashford has been a key performer for Manchester United this season. The striker is the club’s leading scorer with 15 goals, which is the fourth highest in the league in 2022/2023, seven of which have been the critical first of the match.
Demarai Gray, Dwight McNeil, and Abdoulaye Doucouré have been Everton’s most prolific players this season, netting four, three, and two times, respectively.
Hosts Manchester United have been tough to beat at home this season with 10 wins, three draws, and just one loss in 14 Premier League contests. Everton will seek to address a poor run of results away from Goodison Park this season with six draws, seven losses, and just one win in league away contests. The Toffees currently find themselves on a 10-match away winless streak (W0 D4 L6). They haven’t earned a win away since October 2022 against Southampton.
In their last six league matches, Manchester United have won three, drawn one and lost two. Everton, meanwhile, have won one, drawn three and lost two in their last six.
Dortmund V Union Berlin 3-2 ,Over
Two teams chasing Bayern München for the Bundesliga title face off on Saturday at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK as Union Berlin take on Borussia Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund sit in second place on 53 points, two points behind first-placed Bayern München, while Union Berlin are placed third on 51 points as the sides occupy two of the four Champions League spots with eight matches left. Fifth-placed RB Leipzig, the first club outside of the tournament spots, are six points back from Union.
Dortmund were defeated 4-2 in their last Bundesliga match at Allianz Arena against Bayern München, snapping a 10-match undefeated run (W9 D1 L0). Union Berlin’s last league match saw them triumph 3-0 over Stuttgart at home to extend their unbeaten streak to four (W2 D2 L0).
When the two sides last met in Bundesliga action, Union Berlin came out on top 2-0 at Stadion An der Alten Försterei in October. Janik Haberer led Union with goals in the eighth and 21st minute.
Looking at players who have made a difference this season, Dortmund have been indebted to Julian Brandt, Marco Reus, and Youssoufa Moukoko. Brandt is the team’s top scorer with eight goals, followed by Reus and Moukoko with six each.
Sheraldo Becker and Kevin Behrens have been Union Berlin’s main attacking threats, netting eight and six times, respectively.
Hosts Dortmund have been formidable at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK this season with 10 wins, one draw, and just one loss in 12 Bundesliga contests. Dortmund will be out to prolong a 10-match home unbeaten streak (W9 D1 L0) dating to September 2022 against Hoffenheim. Union Berlin have six wins, two draws, and five losses away from home this season in league matches.
In their last six league matches, Dortmund have won four, drawn one and lost one. Union Berlin, meanwhile, have won two, drawn three and lost one in their last six.
Liverpool V Arsenal 2-2,yes,Over
Arsenal’s Premier League title credentials will next be tested on Sunday at Anfield against Liverpool, who sit in mid-table ahead of the match.
Arsenal defeated Leeds United 4-1 at home in their last league match, their seventh straight win, putting them eight points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table.
Liverpool are in eighth place on 43 points, having scored 48 goals and conceded 33. With 10 matches remaining, the Reds trail fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur by seven points for a spot in the Europa League. Liverpool earned a point in their last Premier League match, drawing 0-0 at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea, extending their winless streak to three (W0 D1 L2).
When the two sides last met in Premier League action, Arsenal emerged victorious 3-2 at Emirates Stadium in October. Bukayo Saka led the Gunners with two goals, netting in the 50th and 76th minute. Gabriel Martinelli also was on the scoresheet. Darwin Núñez and Roberto Firmino found the net for the Reds.
For the season, Arsenal’s leading attacking threats have been Martinelli and Saka, who have scored 13 and 12 times, respectively. Martinelli ranks fifth among the league’s top scorers in 2022/2023, while Saka is sixth.
Mohamed Salah has caught the eye for Liverpool this season. He leads the club with 12 goals, five of which have been the crucial first of the match.
Hosts Liverpool have been tough to beat on home soil this season with nine wins, three draws, and just one loss in 13 Premier League contests. The Reds will be out to prolong a six-match home unbeaten streak (W5 D1 L0) dating to November 2022 against Southampton. With 11 wins, one draw, and just two losses away from home, Arsenal boast a fine away record in league away matches this campaign. The Gunners currently find themselves on a three-match away winning streak. The last time they failed to win away was February 4 against Everton.
In their last six league matches, Liverpool have won two, drawn two and lost two. Arsenal, meanwhile, have won seven straight league matches this season.
SATURDAY tips
ENGLAND
- ManU 12:30 Everton (2-1,)
- Aston Villa 15:00 Nottm Forest (2-1 ,Over)
- Brentford 15:00 Newcastle (1-1),yes)
- Fulham 15:00 West Ham 91-1) ,under ,yes
- Leicester 15:00 Bournemouth (2-1) ,yes
- Tottenham 15:00 Brighton ye, Over
- Wolves 15:00 Chelsea (1-2),yes
- Southampton 17:00 Man City (1-2) ,yes
SUNDAY tips
- Liverpool V Arsenal (2-2),yes, Over
- SPANISH LALIGA
- Madrid V Villarreal (2-1),Over
BUNDASLIGA
- Dortmund V Union Berlin (3-2) ,Over
- Freiburg V Bayern yes, Over
Heather Berlin V RB Leipzig( 1-3),Over. - BAYER LEVERKUSEN VS EINTRACHT FRANKFURT(yes yes over) x2
