Prediction: AS Roma vs Bayer Leverkusen

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Still unbeaten this season, Bayer Leverkusen will travel to face AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday, in the first leg of their encounter in the semifinals of the Europa League.

Seeking to avenge their loss in last season s semis, the newly crowned German champions are determined to advance to the Dublin final, where they could potentially meet Marseille or Atalanta. Meanwhile, the hosts bring with them a wealth of experience from their recent European campaigns.

AS Roma

Emerging victorious from an all-Italian showdown in the quarterfinals, Roma sealed their advancement against AC Milan. After securing a narrow lead in the first leg at San Siro, they clinched a 2-1 victory on their home turf a week later.

Gianluc…

Serie A 2019-20: How will the new appointments at Italy´s heavyweights fare?

The wait for the new Serie A season is almost over and, remarkably, five of last season s top six will be entering the 2019-20 campaign with new faces at the helm.

Champions Juventus surprisingly parted company with Massimiliano Allegri and replaced him with Maurizio Sarri despite winning the title yet again, although runners-up Napoli have stuck with Carlo Ancelotti.

Inter and AC Milan both appointed new head coaches, with Antonio Conte and Marco Giampaolo taking charge respectively, while Paulo Fonseca is the new man in the Roma dugout.

We look at how the four new men have fared previously in Serie A to see how things might pan out with their new clubs.

 

Maurizio Sarri (Juventus)

Perhaps the most daunting task awaits Sarri next seaso…

Shearer surpassed, Messi eclipsed – Kane´s record-breaking 2017

Tottenham s 5-2 win over Southampton saw Harry Kane surpass Alan Shearer and Lionel Messi as well as setting two Premier League hat-trick records.

Kane s second treble in four days inspired Spurs to a resounding success at Wembley, securing the 24-year-old a place in the history books.

The England international overtook Shearer s 22-year record for Premier League goals in a calendar year, while also usurping Messi as Europe s top scorer for club and country in 2017.

With Spurs not in action again until January 2, we take a look at Kane s sensational year in front of goal, with the help of Opta data.

2017:  

— Harry Kane (@HKane)

 

39 Kane scored 39 Premier League goals in 36 games in 2017, beating the previous record hel…

German football captain expected to miss rest of 2010

Germany captain Michael Ballack is not expected to play football again in 2010 after it was revealed on Wednesday his knee injury is worse than first thought.

The 34-year-old fractured the tibia just below his left knee in a Bundesliga match against Hanover last month, but a further examination has revealed more bad news.

The defensive midfielder now needs to wear a protective cast for the next four to six weeks to allow the injury to heal.

The injury is more serious than thought and as a result Michael will be unavailable until the end of the year, said his club Bayer Leverkusen in a statement.

Ballack picked up the injury on only his third game back after damaging ligaments in his right ankle last May which kept him out of the World Cup finals.

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On this day in 2020: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leads Arsenal to FA Cup glory

Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang once again lit up an empty Wembley Stadium as his brace ensured FA Cup final victory over 10-man Chelsea on this day three years ago.

The striker, who downed Manchester City with two goals in the semi-final, equalised with a penalty he had won himself to cancel out Christian Pulisic’s early opener.

Chelsea then lost Cesar Azpilicueta and Pulisic to injury before Aubameyang brilliantly added his second to secure a 2-1 victory and then lifted a record 14th FA Cup for the Gunners.

His only false move of the day was dropping the trophy in front of his team-mates before eventually raising it above his head.

For head coach Mikel Arteta, this was a first piece of silverware just eight months after taking charge of the …

Bears vs Browns Week 3 Picks and Predictions: Cleveland's Shaky D Opens Door For Chicago Cover

Chicago Bears fans have been waiting their entire lives for this moment: The prodigal QB, face of the future, and savior of the franchise Justin Fields finally makes his first career NFL start!

OK, OK, yes it’s only been two weeks and Fields is in because veteran Andy Dalton is out with a knee injury, but that tells you where the Bears are at heading into Week 3 as they visit the Cleveland Browns.

NFL betting odds have Fields and Da Bears as a touchdown underdog, but is there reason to believe that’s giving too much respect to the Dawg Pound?

Find out in our Bears vs. Browns picks and predictions for Sunday, September 26, with kickoff scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET.

Rams vs Buccaneers Divisional Round Prop Bets and Same-Game Parlay: Backing Beckham

Both the Rams and Buccaneers head into Sunday’s game full of confidence after being on the right side of demolition jobs in the Wild Card Round. Can Sean McVay get one over Tom Brady, or will history repeat itself with TB12 coming out on top like he did at Super Bowl LIII?

Two of the NFL’s best offenses and toughest defenses meet on Sunday, but where can we find the best value in the prop bet markets? Don’t miss out on our Divisional Round prop bet picks and same-game parlay for the Los Angeles Rams vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Jaguars vs Chiefs Divisional Round Props: Toney Ready to Shine

The first game of this year’s Divisional Round is on Saturday and it’s a tasty clash between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs. For a while last weekend it looked like we’d see the Chargers playing this Saturday, but a Trevor Lawrence-inspired squad bounced back to cause a huge shock.

Last week we saw the best and worst of Jacksonville’s young quarterback, but could he take his team one step further and really make a statement? Don’t miss our NFL prop picks for the Jaguars vs. Chiefs, and be sure to check out Rohit Ponnaiya’s full betting preview before the action gets underway.

NFL Week 7 Weather and Odds: Winds Rising, Temps Falling

Before you click “bet” on any of the NFL Week 7 odds, look to the skies.

Weather around the country is getting more volatile as we inch closer to winter and that mix of warm fall temperatures and chilly northern air is stirring up plenty of winds and rains over the next month.

I dive into the NFL Weather Report for Week 7’s outdoor games, giving you the extended forecast and how the elements could impact your NFL picks as well as which NFL odds are seeing the biggest adjustments due to the weather.

Seahawks vs Cardinals Odds, Picks, and Predictions Week 18: Conner Goes Out With a Bang

The Seattle Seahawks are looking for some Week 18 magic on Sunday to sneak into the playoffs, and it starts with taking care of business against the Arizona Cardinals.

A 30-23 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers last weekend was a hammer blow to Seattle’s postseason chances, and the Seahawks need a win here and a Green Bay Packers loss to the Bears to grab the No. 7 seed in the NFC.

Seattle enters as a road favorite in the latest NFL odds, but the 4-12 Cardinals are coming off their best win of the year — a 35-31 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles sparked by Kyler Murray’s three touchdown passes.

Check out our free NFL picks and predictions for Seahawks vs. Cardinals for a closer look at this Sunday, January 7 regular-season finale.