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10.09. (Fri) 20:30 1899 Hoffenheim - Schalke 04

Hoffenheim Off To A Sparkling Start

Currently joint Bundesliga leaders alongside Kaiserslautern, Hoffenheim have rebounded from last year’s sophomore slump in style. Their 4-1 triumph over Bremen in matchday one was phenomenal, and while they struggled to break St Pauli’s defence in their second match, the Sinsheim club eventually won through Isaac Vorsah’s late strike.

Thus far, Hoffenheim have exhibited two factors that the team lacked in 2009-10: resilience and perseverance. A year ago, the village side might not have had the mettle to turn around the early 1-0 deficit they faced against Bremen, let alone score four unanswered goals. Similarly, last year, Hoffenheim might not have had the persistence required to fight to the last minute and take three late points from St Pauli. But two weeks ago they did.

Following the international break, Hoffenheim have plenty of reason to be confident, but coach Ralf Rangnick is wary of the competition his side will face.

“If we manage to latch onto our performances so far and improve upon them, we can beat Schalke,” the coach said.

“It will be a tough task, but we are looking forward to it.”


New-Look Schalke In Hunt For First Points Of Season

Two games and not yet a single point: this is not exactly how Schalke had intended to start their season. Successive losses to Hamburg (away) and Hannover (home) have stunned the 2009-10 Bundesliga runners-up, who have struggled especially at the defensive end.

During the summer transfer window, coach Felix Magath allowed three reliable members of his back line, Rafinha, Marcelo Bordon, and Heiko Westermann, to leave. In their wake, a number of stand-ins have yet to find the right chemistry together, and Schalke have suffered.

Die Knappen
were forced to make a number of hasty transfers, including injury-plagued centre half Nicolas Plestan as well as veteran fullback Hans Sarpei. Last-minute dealings in the transfer market also saw Jose Manuel Jurado and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar join the Gelsenkirchen side, adding a touch of class to the team that has long had difficulty scoring.

Though the additions of Jurado and Huntelaar in particular have come as major positives, Schalke have plenty to be worried about this weekend. Fullback Atsuto Uchida is expected to miss the game with a suspected broken toe sustained while playing for Japan, and winger Jefferson Farfan is doubtful from the start, having only just returned from international duty in the United States.

On the plus side, Huntelaar is in outstanding form, having scored five goals in two games for the Netherlands, and is likely to make his debut for the royal blues as a starter. Their opposition will be fierce, but following the international break, so will Schalke’s resolve.

TEAM NEWS


Hoffenheim


Matthias Jaisele and Chinedu Obasi remain unavailable due to injuries, but new signing Gylfi Sigurdsson could make his debut in Ralf Rangnick’s side. The Icelandic midfielder is not expected to be granted a starting role, but could play as a substitute. Rangnick is expected to keep faith in his previous starting lineups.

Probable Starting XI: Starke - Beck, Simunic, Vorsah, Eichner - Weis, Luis Gustavo, Salihovic - Mlapa, Ibisevic, Ba

Schalke

Felix Magath has a bit of a squad selection problem heading into tomorrow’s match. While Benedikt Hoewedes is set to return following a suspension, the young defender will likely feature at right back in place of the injured Atsuto Uchida, allowing Joel Matip to retain his central role. Jefferson Farfan is unlikely to start due to fatigue, and will likely join newcomer Jose Manuel Jurado on the bench. New signing Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is epected to partner Raul in attack.

Probable Starting XI: Neuer - Hoewedes, Matip, Metzelder, Sarpei -  Kluge, Jones, Schmitz - Rakitic - Huntelaar, Raul



Prediction
Hoffenheim may have started off the season in outstanding form, but will have a huge challenge against Schalke. The international break, plus a number of new signings will surely help the visitors, though their defence still needs work. A high-scoring affair should be expected, and victory could go either way depending on finishing.

TSG Hoffenheim 3-3 Schalke 04

11.-13.09. 2010. Premier League Preview

Arsenal v Bolton Wanderers
  • Arsenal have kept seven clean sheets and conceded just one goal in their last eight Premier League games at the Emirates Stadium.
  • Tomas Rosicky has scored three goals in four Premier League appearances against the Trotters.
  • Matt Taylor has scored four goals in the Premier League against Arsenal, the joint-highest against any opponent.
  • Arsenal have scored in the last 20 minutes in 15 of their last 16 games at the Emirates.
  • Owen Coyle's side have failed to score in eight of their last 11 Premier League away matches.
  • Cesc Fabregas has scored in each of his last four starts at the Emirates Stadium in all competitions.
Fulham v Wolverhampton Wanderers
  • Wolves have only won four of their 39 Premier League away games
  • The two Premier League meetings between Fulham and Wolves in London have both ended 0-0.
  • Mark Hughes has drawn 11 of his last 14 games as a Premier League coach.
  • Fulham have only won one of their last nine Premier League matches.
  • Wolves have won just two of their last 10 Premier League matches.
  • Wolves have fired in just seven shots on target this season, the joint-fewest in the Premier League.
Manchester City v Blackburn Rovers
  • Rovers have failed to score more than once in an away game since November 2009 and in that run of 14 games have scored only nine times.
  • Blackburn have only won three of their last 25 Premier League away games, but two of those came in local north west derbies.
  • City have only won three of the 12 Premier League home games against Blackburn, drawing six.
  • Carlos Tevez has scored five goals in four Premier League starts against Blackburn.
  • Emmanuel Adebayor has scored six goals in five starts against Blackburn.
  • After going nine games without a win in all competitions against Rovers, City have gone five unbeaten and won the last three meetings in a row.
Newcastle United v Blackpool
  • There have been 17 goals scored in Blackpool's three away games in all competitions in 2010-11.
  • Andy Carroll scored in both games against Blackpool last season in the Championship.
  • Newcastle have picked up 10 yellow cards so far this season, more than any other team.
  • Newcastle have won only three of their last 23 games at Premier League level.
  • Joey Barton and James Perch have both been booked in each of their three Premier League matches this season.
West Bromwich Albion v Tottenham Hotspur
  • West Brom have won three of their last four home games at Premier League level.
  • The last four Premier league meetings between West Brom and Spurs have all ended as home wins.
  • Robbie Keane has scored eight goals in six Premier League starts against West Brom.
  • Tottenham have won more corners (28) than any other team in the top flight.
  • Gareth Bale has either scored or assisted seven of Spurs' last 10 goals in the Premier League.
  • The Baggies have scored just one goal in their last five matches at Premier League level.
West Ham United v Chelsea
  • Chelsea have either scored exactly four goals (four times) or one (five times) in their last nine meetings with the Hammers.
  • Didier Drogba has scored five goals in just seven starts against the Hammers.
  • Frank Lampard has scored in three of his last five visits to his old stomping ground.
  • Florent Malouda has scored the first goal of the game in each of Chelsea' three matches this season.
  • Malouda has scored four goals from four shots on target this season.
  • West Ham have won none of their last 11 London derbies in the Premier League.
Wigan Athletic v Sunderland
  • Sunderland have won just one of their last 19 Premier League away matches.
  • There have been 19 goals scored in the last four Premier League games played at the DW Stadium and at least four in each of those matches.
  • Wigan haven't won back to back league games within a season since March 2009.
  • Wigan's last four Premier League wins have all been by a one-goal margin.
  • Sunderland have won just one of the eight Premier League meetings with Wigan.
  • No Sunderland player has scored a goal at the DW Stadium in the Premier League, the only goal they netted was a Titus Bramble own goal.
Birmingham City v Liverpool
  • Liverpool have only won one of their last 10 Premier League away matches.
  • The Reds have only scored eight goals in their last 13 Premier League away games and half of those were netted in one match (against Burnley).
  • Birmingham drew seven and lost just one of the eight home games against the eight teams who finished above them in the 2009-10 Premier League table last season.
  • The Blues' last nine Premier League home wins have all been by a single-goal margin.
  • Steven Gerrard has scored in six of the nine Premier League matches he has played against Birmingham City.

Everton v Manchester United
  • The Toffees are unbeaten in their last 13 Premier League matches at Goodison Park, winning nine of the last 11.
  • Man Utd have kept five clean sheets in their last six Premier League games away from home since losing 1-3 to Everton.
  • Man Utd have won 11 and lost just one of their 14 Premier League games since losing to Everton in February.
  • Only one team (Blackburn) has stopped Man Utd from scoring in their last 23 Premier League matches.
  • Everton have won eight and lost two of their last 10 home North West derbies at Goodison Park.
  • Everton have drawn 99 Premier League games at Goodison Park in Premier League history.
Stoke City v Aston Villa
  • Stoke have won only one of their last eight Premier League games at the Britannia Stadium.
  • Aston Villa have conceded more goals in their last six Premier League games away from home (17) than in the previous 16 put together (16).
  • In Stoke's last six Premier League home games they have alternated between keeping a clean sheet and conceding two goals.
  • The Potters' last three Premier League home defeats have all been by a 1-2 scoreline.
  • Thomas Sorensen has saved four of the last six penalties he has faced in the Premier League.
  • Stoke have conceded two goals in each of their three Premier League games this season.

11.09. 2010. Championship Preview

Coventry City v Leicester City
  • There hasn't been a single away win in the last 10 meetings between the two sides.
  • At the Ricoh Arena, the Foxes have managed just one win in their last seven visits.
  • The Foxes has scored just three goals in their four opening games this season.
  • All but two of the Sky Blues' seven league goals this season have come in the second half, with four of their goals coming in the final 20 minutes.
  • The Foxes have yet to score a first half goal this season.


Derby County v Sheffield United
  • The Rams have enjoyed just one victory over the Blades in their last six meetings.
  • At Pride Park, Derby have won just one of their last four meetings with United, with the other three games ending in 1-0 wins for the away side.
  • The last three goals Derby have shipped have all come in the last 10 minutes, with the last two (against QPR) coming in the 90th minute.
  • Only Portsmouth and Preston North End have scored fewer goals (one) than the Blades (two) this season.
  • The Blades have also mustered a divisional-low 20 shots.



Cardiff City v Hull City
  • The last three meetings between these two sides in Cardiff have ended in a 1-0 scoreline, with two wins for the Bluebirds and one for Hull.
  • Hull have picked up a joint-league-high eight yellow cards so far.
  • Cardiff's Jay Bothroyd is the division's top scorer so far, netting four goals.
  • The Tigers have now gone 26 away league games without a win, with that victory coming back in March 09 in the Premier League against Fulham.
  • There hasn't been a goalless draw between the two sides in the last 19 encounters in all competitions.



Leeds United v Swansea City
  • Swansea have enjoyed just one victory at Elland Road in their18 visits in all competitions, with that win coming all the way back in September 1949 (2-1).
  • Leeds have kept clean sheets in each of their last three meetings with the Swans at home.
  • The Swans have mustered a division-high 53 shots so far.
  • Leeds have conceded a division-high 65 fouls so far.
  • The Yorkshire side have also picked up a joint-league-high eight yellow cards so far.

Norwich City v Barnsley
  • Barnsley have failed to find the net in their last three meetings with Norwich.
  • The Canaries are unbeaten against the Tykes in their last nine clashes.
  • Four of Norwich's six goals have come after the 87th minute.
  • Barnsley have shipped a joint-divisional-high seven goals away from home this season.
  • Norwich have found the net in all but one of their last 20 games (in all competitions).



Nottingham Forest v Millwall
  • Forest have suffered defeat in just one of their last five home meetings with Millwall.
  • Millwall are the division's joint-top-scorers, with 11 so far.
  • Forest's last three games have all ended in 1-1 draws.
  • The Lions four games this season have produced an impressive total of 15 goals.
  • The Lions' James Henry is the top creative player in the Championship so far, providing four assists.



Portsmouth v Ipswich
  • Pompey have lost just one of their last six meetings with the Tractor Boys, with their last two clashes (both in the FA Cup at Portman Road) ending in 1-0 victories to the away side.
  • Ipswich's eight goals this season have been scored by seven different players.
  • Pompey, along with Preston, are the division's lowest scorers, with just one goal each.
  • David Norris is Ipswich's top scorer this season (in all competitions), netting four in his last five games.
  • Portsmouth have enjoyed just one win in their last 12 league games.



QPR v Middlesbrough
  • The last two games between the two sides at Loftus Road have produced a total of 11 goals.
  • Rangers have enjoyed just one win in their last eight meetings with Middlesbrough in all competitions.
  • Rangers are the division's joint-top-scorers with 11 goals so far.
  • Rangers have also posted the best conversion rate in the division - 24%.
  • 'Boro have picked up a joint-league-high eight yellow cards so far.



Reading v Crystal Palace
  • The last three meetings between the sides at the Madejski Stadium have produced a total of 17 goals.
  • There has only been one home win in the last five clashes between the two sides.
  • The Eagles are yet to score an away goal in the league this season.
  • The Royals are yet to register a home win in the league this season, netting just two goals on home soil, a haul; better than only four other sides.
  • Palace have shipped eight goals so far, only Bristol City have let in more.



Scunthorpe v Bristol City
  • City have won on three of their last five visits to Glanford Park.
  • There has only been one goalless draw in the 20 meetings between the two sides.
  • City have gone five away games without a win (in all competitions).
  • The Iron have failed to score in just one of their last 21 home games (in all competitions).
  • The Robins have shipped a division-high nine goals so far.



Watford v Doncaster
  • The last two meetings between the two sides at Vicarage Road have ended in 1-1 draws. However, the meetings before that on Watford's home ground ended in 6-0 (Jan 1978) and 5-1 (Mar 1977) wins for Watford.
  • James Hayter has scored in both of his last two appearances for Doncaster against Watford.
  • Watford have only bagged two goals on home soil this season, with only four other sides scoring less often at home.
  • The Hornets are the most accurate shooters in the division, hitting the target with 53% of their attempts.



Burnley v Preston
  • The Clarets have enjoyed just one victory in their last five meetings with Preston.
  • There have been four red cards in the last four clashes between the two sides.
  • Preston, along with Portsmouth, are the division's lowest scorers, with just one goal each.
  • Preston have picked up a joint-league-high eight yellow cards so far.
  • Burnley are the only side to pick up two red cards so far.

11.09. 2010. Scottish Premier League Preview

Hamilton v Rangers
  • Rangers have won all six of their SPL meetings with Hamilton.
  • However three of the Gers' last four league wins over the Accies have been by a one-goal margin.
  • Full-back Steven Whittaker has scored six goals in his last six appearances against the Accies in all competitions.
  • Kenny Miller has scored five of Rangers' seven goals this season, assisting one of the others.
  • Rangers have failed to score in just one of their last 15 away league games.
  • Defeat in their only home match of the season so far against Hearts ended a run of eight league games unbeaten at home for the Accies.
  • Four of the eight goals Hamilton have conceded this season have come from the penalty spot.




Celtic v Hearts
  • Both "Old Firm" sides have won their opening three games for the second time in two seasons. Only once before have they both won the first four.
  • Hearts defeated Celtic twice last season: once in the league and once in the League Cup.
  • Since 2004, Celtic have won just 54% of their league games against Hearts, a lower proportion than against any other side apart from Rangers (44%).
  • This is the seventh time Hearts have gone unbeaten in their opening three SPL games, though the first since 2006/07.
  • The Jambos have not won three straight away matches in the SPL since September 2005.
  • Celtic are on a run of 11 straight league wins under Neil Lennon.
  • Celtic have scored in each of their last 16 home SPL fixtures.

Dundee United v Aberdeen
  • United have lost just one of their last seven games against Aberdeen.
  • All nine goals in the last four matches between these sides have come in the first half.
  • The Terrors have hit just one goal in their last five SPL games on home soil, losing the last four.
  • This is Aberdeen's best-ever start to an SPL campaign, and the first time they have claimed two wins from their opening three games since 1998/99.
  • The Dons have scored exactly once in their last four league games on the road.




Hibernian v Inverness Caledonian Thistle
  • Caley Thistle won two of their three meetings with Hibernian in 2008/09, drawing the other.
  • Inverness have won more games against Hibernian (eight of 15) than against any other side in their SPL history.
  • Hibs have lost eight of their last 11 SPL games, and their last five at Easter Road.
  • Inverness have lost four of their last five SPL matches by a score of 1-0.
  • Derek Riordan has assisted four of Hibs' last eight SPL goals.
  • Derek Riordan has had more shots than any other SPL player this season (12, including blocked) though is yet to find the back of the net.




Kilmarnock v St Mirren
  • Killie have won just one of their last nine league meetings with St Mirren.
  • The last 12 meetings between the sides in the SPL have produced just 15 goals.
  • Killie have won only one of their last seven league games at home.
  • The Buddies are without a win in their last 16 matches on the road in the SPL.
  • Should St Mirren fail to win in this game, it will set a new team record for most consecutive away matches without a win in the SPL.
  • St Mirren have mustered just seven shots in the SPL this season, no other side has had fewer than 18.




St Johnstone v Motherwell
  • The side playing at home has won none of the last 10 clashes between these two teams, losing on eight occasions.
  • Motherwell have found the back of the net at least twice in each of their last six trips to McDiarmid Park in all competitions.
  • The Saints are without a win in their last five league games on home soil.
  • Three of Motherwell's last four SPL wins have come on the road.
  • 13 of the Steelmen's last 20 SPL goals have come following crosses.

11.-13. 09. 2010. Spain - Primera Division preview

Sporting Gijon v Mallorca
  • These two sides have not shared a draw in any of their last eight league meetings (four wins to each team in the process).
  • These two sides have never shared a goalless draw in their 20 top-flight meetings.
  • Sporting Gijon are without a win in their last 11 games in La Liga (six defeats, including those in the last two fixtures, and five draws).
  • Sporting have netted only three goals in their last nine league fixtures, and failed to score in their last two between this and last season.
  • Despite failing to score against Atletico Madrid, Sporting have attempted the most shots (excl. blocked) on match-day 1 of the season (19).
  • Mallorca have conceded exactly one goal in each of their last four league fixtures on the road.


Athletic de Bilbao v Atletico de Madrid
  • These two sides have not shared a draw in any of their last nine league meetings - the Colchoneros lead by six wins to three over this period.
  • Atletico have had the better in three of their last four trips to the San Mames in La Liga, but the hosts managed to win the last meeting by 1-0.
  • Diego Forlan has scored 11 goals against Athletic Bilbao in La Liga, more than against any other club in the Spanish top flight.
  • Away from home, Atletico Madrid are without a win in their last 10 league games (since their 4-0 win at Valladolid back in January): seven defeats and three draws in the process.
  • Sergio Aguero completed the most dribbles on the opening weekend of La Liga 2010-11 action (eight).
  • Atletico's goalkeeper David de Gea made the most saves in La Liga in the opening round of games (eight).


Barcelona v Hercules
  • Barcelona have lost their last two league encounters against Hercules, both in 1997. Their meeting at the Camp Nou ended 3-2 for the guests.
  • Barcelona have scored at least four goals in 16 of their 38 home league games under Pep Guardiola.
  • The Blaugrana are unbeaten at home in La Liga since May 2009 (a 0-1 defeat against Osasuna); since then they have notched up 18 wins and a draw.
  • Pep Guardiola's side have scored at least two goals in each of their last 11 home games in La Liga.
  • New Hercules signing, David Trezeguet is Juventus' all-time foreign top scorer (171 goals in all competitions).
  • Lionel Messi has scored in each of his last five league appearances, his longest ever run in the top flight.
  • Messi has scored 131 goals with Barcelona and is the club's third all-time top scorer in competitive matches.


Valencia v Racing
  • Racing have failed to score in their last three games against Valencia in La Liga, losing 1-0 twice before their goalless draw at the Mestalla last March.
  • At home, Valencia are without a win in their last five meetings against Racing (two draws and three defeats).
  • Los Che are unbeaten at home in 2010 in La Liga (12 games): they have won 11 times and shared the points just once, keeping nine clean sheets in the process.
  • Joaquín created the most goal-scoring chances on the opening matchday of the season (six).
  • Racing have won just once in their last nine league away fixtures.
  • In the last 10 years, Valencia have scored more than two goals only once against Racing in the Spanish top flight.


Real Zaragoza v Málaga
  • Real Zaragoza are unbeaten in their last seven league games against Malaga (four wins and three draws), conceding only two goals in the process.
  • At home, Zaragoza have lost only two of their 23 meetings with Malaga in La Liga: 14 wins and seven draws complete the record.
  • Malaga are without a win in their last 12 games in La Liga (seven draws and five defeats).
  • The last time that Zaragoza failed to score at home was in their 0-0 draw against Xerez in January.
  • Malaga have scored more than one goal only once in their last 12 league meetings.
  • Malaga have won two of their last 22 away league games and have lost 12.


Sevilla v Deportivo de La Coruña
  • Sevilla and Deportivo have met 70 times so far in La Liga: the Galicians lead by 32 wins to 23, with 15 draws completing the record.
  • Sevilla scored 23 goals in their last seven league games, an average of 3.3 goals per game.
  • Los Rojiblancos have not shared the points in their last 11 games in La Liga - winning seven and losing four.
  • The last three league encounters between these two sides have produced just four goals.
  • Depor have never won away from home in 2010, suffering nine defeats (six in a row at the end of last season) and three draws.
  • During this away winless run, Deportivo have managed to score just three goals.


Getafe v Levante
  • Levante have won only once in their six league meetings against Getafe, losing twice and sharing the points three times.
  • Getafe are unbeaten against Levante at home in the top-flight (two wins and one draw).
  • Levante, who lost 4-1 against Sevilla on match-day 1, have failed to win their opening game in their six La Liga seasons, losing the last three and drawing the previous three.
  • Getafe are unbeaten in their last five home games, collecting three wins and two draws.
  • Levante have only ever won just 10 away games in their seven seasons in the top flight.
  • Levante have conceded 14 goals in their last three Primera Liga games.


Villarreal v Espanyol
  • Villarreal have been defeated by Espanyol only once in their last 12 league meetings, winning five and drawing six times.
  • Espanyol have failed to score in their last five league games against Villarreal.
  • At home, the Yellow Submarine have lost only one of their 11 league games against Espanyol, keeping seven clean sheets, including in each of their last five games.
  • Villarreal midfielder Bruno completed the most passes on the first match-day of La Liga (88).
  • The Catalan side have won just once in their last 17 away league matches.
  • Villarreal have won 13 of their last 16 league home games.


Almería v Real Sociedad
  • Almeria and Real Sociedad have met four times in La Liga: the Basques lead by two wins to one, with a goalless draw completing the record.
  • Almeria failed to attempt a shot on target on the first match-day of the La Liga season; they also attempted the lowest total of shots overall - only three.
  • Almeria finished last season with just one win in their final five home fixtures.
  • In their last season in the top flight, 2006-07, Sociedad won just two away games in the whole campaign.
  • Almeria also started with a goalless draw last season, at home against Valladolid. This term it came away at Osasuna.


Real Madrid v Osasuna
  • Real Madrid have lost only once in their last 12 league meetings against Osasuna, winning nine times and drawing twice.
  • At home, the Merengues are unbeaten in their last six games against Osasuna in La Liga, winning the last four.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo attempted the most shots in the first match-day of the season; six, three of which were fired on target.
  • Real did not draw a game at the Bernabeu last season, winning 18 times and suffering one defeat; crucially coming against Barcelona.
  • Their home meeting with Barcelona was also the only game in which Madrid have failed to score in their last 45 home league fixtures.
  • Osasuna lost their final eight away games of the season last term.

11.-12. 09. 2010. Italy - Serie A preview

Brescia v Palermo
  • Brescia and Palermo have met 10 times in Serie A so far: the Rosanero lead by three wins to two, there have also been five draws (including 3-3 in the last meeting, back in April 2005).
  • Palermo have scored in each of their last five visits to the Rigamonti, losing only once at this ground in Serie A.
  • Brescia have not shared the points in their last nine home fixtures in the top-flight - their last draw at home was in January 2005 (1-1 against Fiorentina).
  • After drawing 0-0 against Cagliari in their opening fixture, Palermo have extended their unbeaten run in Serie A to seven games (four wins and three draws).
  • Last season, Palermo conceded exactly one goal in each of their first four Serie A games on the road.
  • Argentinean Javier Pastore completed the most dribbles in match-day 1 of Serie A (six).
  • Managers Giuseppe Iachini and Delio Rossi have met only once in the top-flight - Rossi had the better when he was leading Lazio, beating Iachini's Chievo by 2-1 in October 2008.
  • Iachini was sacked as Chievo'a manager following a defeat against Palermo in November 2008.




Cagliari v Roma
  • Roma are unbeaten in their last six Serie A meetings against Cagliari (three wins and three draws); however, they have conceded in each of their last three meetings with the Sardinians.
  • Roma have failed to beat Cagliari away from home since October 1995 - since then, the hosts have won five times, and shared the points on four occasions in the league.
  • Cagliari started last season by recording three consecutive defeats at home, conceding seven goals in the process.
  • The Giallorossi are unbeaten away from home since October 2009, when they lost at the Friuli against Udinese (2-1); since then, Claudio Ranieri's side have managed eight wins and five draws on the road.
  • Roma picked up 34 points in 19 away fixtures in 2009-10 - a Serie A-high for the season.
  • David Pizarro completed the most passes on match-day 1 of Serie A this season (86), while teammate Francesco Totti had the most unsuccessful passes (22).
  • The Sardinians are winless in their last 15 games - currently the longest run in Serie A.
  • This will be the first ever meeting between the two managers, Pierpaolo Bisoli and Claudio Ranieri.
  • Ranieri has won eight of his previous 15 Serie A meetings with Cagliari - four draws and three defeats complete this record.




Catania v Parma
  • Catania and Parma have met six times in the top-flight: the Sicilians lead by two wins to one, with three draws completing the record.
  • At home, Catania are unbeaten against Parma in the league: two wins and a draw without conceding a single goal.
  • Catania are still unbeaten at home in 2010 (seven wins and a draw so far).
  • Catania lost on match-day 1 against Chievo this season; last season they did not start well either, recording three consecutive defeats followed by four draws.
  • Parma committed the joint-most fouls on the opening day of this competition (24).
  • Sebastian Giovinco attempted the most dribbles on match-day 1 (12, but only four of these were successful).
  • Pasquale Marino is unbeaten in his three previous Serie A meetings against Marco Giampaolo, in light of two wins and a draw.




Cesena v AC Milan
  • AC Milan have won their last five league meetings with Cesena, without conceding a single goal in the process.
  • Cesena have managed to score only one goal in their last eight meetings with the Rossoneri in the top-flight.
  • However, the record of previous meetings between these two sides at Cesena's ground is perfectly even: four wins each and a draw.
  • Cesena will play their first Serie A game at the Dino Manuzzi in 19 years, since losing against Fiorentina in May 1991 (4-0).
  • Cesena have not scored a single goal in any of their last five games played in the top-flight.
  • The Rossoneri lost their last three away games last season.
  • AC Milan were the only side to score more than two goals on match-day 1 of Serie A 2010-11 (4-0 against Lecce).
  • Ronaldinho created the most goal-scoring chances on the opening day, seven, including an assist for Pato's second goal.
  • Thiago Silva completed each of his 68 passes against Lecce.
  • Ezequiel Schelotto attempted the most crosses from open play (10, but none of them were successful).




Genoa v Chievo
  • This will be the fifth meeting between these two sides in the top-flight: Genoa lead by two wins to one (all by the same scoreline, 1-0), one draw completes the record.
  • The hosts are unbeaten at the Marassi so far - one win and a draw.
  • Chievo have not drawn a single game in their last eight Serie A fixtures.
  • Genoa have not drawn in their last seven games.
  • Genoa started with a win this season, as in last season when they started with three consecutive wins.
  • The Grifoni won only one of their last four games at home last season.
  • Chievo lost four of their last six away games last term, winning and sharing the points once.
  • Chievo recorded the best shooting accuracy on match-day 1 (78%, seven of their nine shots were on target).
  • This will be the first ever meeting between the two managers, Giampiero Gasperini and Stefano Pioli.




Inter v Udinese
  • Inter are unbeaten in their last 12 meetings with Udinese in the league; the Bianconeri's last win was back in February 2004 (2-1 at the San Siro).
  • The Nerazzurri have won their last three games against Udinese; prior to this run, these two sides had shared the points four times in a row.
  • Inter are unbeaten at home in the league since March 2008, when they lost against Juventus 2-1 - a run of 41 fixtures.
  • Udinese have managed only one win from their last 20 Serie A games on the road.
  • Wesley Sneijder attempted the most shots on match-day 1 of Serie A (seven).
  • Last season, Udinese managed only one win away from home - a competition-low.
  • Udinese's new manager, Francesco Guidolin, has faced Inter 23 times so far, winning only on four occasions - six draws and 13 defeats complete his record against the Nerazzurri.





Juventus v Sampdoria
  • Juventus and Sampdoria have shared one win each in their last six Serie A meetings - four draws in the process.
  • The Blucerchiati have netted only three goals on their last nine visits to Juventus in Serie A.
  • The Old Lady are on a run of three consecutive league defeats - currently the worst run amongst Serie A sides.
  • The last time Juve lost four in a row was back in 1961/62 (seven consecutive defeats between March and April 1962).
  • Sampdoria are unbeaten in their last nine league games between this season and last (seven wins and two draws).
  • Sampdoria started this campaign with a 2-0 win over Lazio - last season the Blucerchiati notched up four consecutive wins in the first four match-days of Serie A.
  • This will be the sixth meeting between the two managers, Gigi Del Neri and Domenico Di Carlo - Juve's manager currently leads by four wins to one.
  • Del Neri will face his former side, Sampdoria for the 11th time in the top-flight: only two wins for him so far against the Blucerchiati, three draws and five defeats.




Lazio v Bologna
  • Lazio are unbeaten at the Olimpico in their last 10 Serie A meetings against Bologna (seven wins for the Biancocelesti and three draws).
  • Bologna are on a run of four consecutive draws in the league, three consecutive 1-1 draws before the goalless draw against Inter.
  • Bologna have managed only one win from their last 12 Serie A fixtures (2-1 against Parma at the Dall'Ara last April).
  • Away from home, Bologna have drawn their last thee games by 1-1 - prior to this, they had lost three consecutive games on the road.
  • Only one of Lazio's 16 shots against Sampdoria on match-day 1 was on target: 6.3%, the worst shooting accuracy so far in this campaign.
  • Bologna recorded the worst passing accuracy on match-day 1 (69.9%); however, they managed to hold Inter to a goalless draw at the Dall'Ara.
  • Lazio's manager, Edy Reja leads by two wins to one in the head to head against Alberto Malesani in the top-flight.




Lecce v Fiorentina
  • Five of the last seven meetings between these two sides at the Via del Mare have ended in a draw - each side have also won once in the process.
  • Lecce have drawn their last two Serie A games at home 1-1.
  • Fiorentina are winless in their last eight league games (four draws and four defeats).
  • Away from home, the Viola are on a run of three consecutive defeats, and have picked up only one point from their last five games on the road.
  • Despite conceding four goals against AC Milan on match-day 1, Lecce's goalkeeper Antonio Rosati made the most saves in the league (10).
  • Lecce's manager, Gigi De Canio has won only one of his previous seven meetings against Fiorentina in the top-flight - three draws and as many defeats complete the record.




Napoli v Bari
  • Napoli have won their last four Serie A meetings with Bari.
  • The Partenopei have won 10 of their last 11 games against Bari at the San Paolo in the top-flight, sharing the points once.
  • Napoli have managed to keep a clean sheet in nine of those fixtures.
  • Beating Juventus in the opening fixture of this campaign, Bari have extended their unbeaten run to four games (three wins and a draw between this season and last).
  • Away from home Bari have managed only one win in their last 15 league games.
  • Napoli collected the most cards on match-day 1 of this Serie A campaign (four yellow and a red).
  • Napoli were the only side who failed to win from a leading position on match-day 1, drawing 1-1 after having taken the lead against Fiorentina, courtesy of a Cavani goal.
  • The Uruguayan international has already netted three goals for his new team: a brace against Elfsborg in the Europa League on top of that one against Fiorentina.
  • Walter Mazzarri boasts a 100% record in his three previous meetings against Giampiero Ventura in the top-flight.

10.-12. 09. 2010. Germany - Bundesliga preview

Hoffenheim vs Schalke 04
  • The Bundesliga head-to-head record between these two teams is even (one win each and two draws). The last two games in Hoffenheim have ended in draws (1-1, 0-0).
  • Hoffenheim have played six times on a Friday in the BL and are yet to win (two draws, four defeats).
  • After the opening two games, Hoffenheim have the best chance conversion rate (35.7%) and the best shooting accuracy (71.4%) in the league.
  • Schalke scored 23 of their 53 goals from set pieces last season - the third-most in the league. So far this season, their two goals have also come from set pieces.
  • Hoffenheim have not kept a clean sheet at home for 13 BL games - since their 3-0 win over Nürnberg in October 2009.



Hamburg vs Nurnberg

  • Hamburg have won 20 of their 28 home matches against Nurnberg in the Bundesliga (four draws, four defeats).
  • Last season, Hamburg won both of their meetings with Nurnberg 4-0.
  • Hamburg have won both of their league matches so far this season and are unbeaten in their last four (three wins), spanning over seasons.
  • Nurnberg won only one of their last 18 Bundesliga encounters with Hamburg (four draws, 13 losses).
  • Nurnberg have failed to score a goal in their last six matches with Hamburg.
  • Nurnberg have won none of their last four away matches (three defeats) - the longest run of this kind, alongside Frankfurt.

Borussia M'gladbach vs Eintracht Frankfurt
  • M'gladbach won both of their meetings with Frankfurt last season (2-1 away & 2-0 at home).
  • M'gladbach have scored a league-high seven goals in the Bundesliga so far this season.
  • M'gladbach's last three league home matches have all ended 1-1.
  • Frankfurt have conceded at least one goal in their last 13 league matches (and at least two in their last eight), while Gladbach have scored at least once in their last ten.
  • Frankfurt have lost both of their league matches this season and have been waiting for a Bundesliga win for seven matches now.




Freiburg vs Stuttgart

  • Freiburg lost their opening home match against newly promoted St. Pauli, after winning their final three at home last season in the Bundesliga.
  • Freiburg have failed to score a goal in only one of their last 13 league matches.
  • There has been only one draw in the two teams' last 14 encounters with one another.
  • Stuttgart have won seven of their last eight meetings with Freiburg (one defeat).
  • Stuttgart have won three of the last four matches in Freiburg (one loss).
  • Stuttgart have been defeated in both of their league matches this season.






Hannover vs Bayer Leverkusen
  • Hannover have won only four of their 22 league matches with Leverkusen (seven draws, 11 defeats), and only two of their 11 league games at home against Leverkusen (six draws, three losses).
  • Hannover have scored only one goal in their last six meetings with Leverkusen - that goal was good enough for a 1-0 win in February 2009 (one draw, four defeats).
  • Hannover havewon both of their league matches so far this season, and their last four, spanning over seasons.
  • After losing four of their last five Bundesliga away matches last season (one draw), Leverkusen won their opening away match of this season; 2-0 at Dortmund.
  • In their last league match against Mönchengladbach, Leverkusen conceded six goals - the most since their 4-7 defeat at Schalke in February 2006.

Borussia Dortmund vs Wolfsburg

  • In their last 6 meetings with Dortmund (07/08, 08/09 and 09/10), Wolfsburg have managed three wins and two draws, losing just once.
  • Dortmund have not won any of their last three Bundesliga home matches against Wolfsburg (two draws, one loss).
  • Dortmund have lost only one of their last seven home matches in the league - that was their season opener against Leverkusen (0-2).
  • On matchday 2, Wolfsburg squandered a three-goal-lead and lost. This hadn't happened to any team in more than 19 years - on May 31, 1991, Düsseldorf lost 3-4 against Bochum.
  • Wolfsburg have failed to score only once in their last 26 league matches - that was on matchday 32 of last season in Freiburg (0-1).




Bayern Munich vs Werder Bremen
  • Bayern's last home victory over Werder dates back almost five years to November 2005, when Claudio Pizarro scored a goal for Bayern and Miroslav Klose bagged one for Werder. Bayern ended up winning 3-1.
  • This is the 99th competitive match between FC Bayern Munich and Werder Bremen (46 Bayern victories, 25 draws, 27 Bremen victories). The 100th meeting will also take place very soon, with the two clubs clashing in the DFB-Cup on October 26th.
  • Werder Bremen defeated Bayern 5-2 in their Oktoberfest opening game of 2008. This year, Munich's famous Oktoberfest only starts a week after they play Bremen. A good omen for Werder?
  • FC Bayern were the league's strongest home team in 2009/10 while Bremen were its best away team.
  • Bayern had 72% of the possession at Kaiserlautern and 68% against Wolfsburg - no team has registered better figures this season.


Mainz vs Kaiserslautern
  • This will be the fifth time that 1. FSV Mainz 05 and 1. FC Kaiserslautern have clashed in the Bundesliga. The record between these teams is balanced (two wins each).
  • For the first time in their Bundesliga history, Mainz have started a season with two wins. The last time they did so was eight years ago in the second flight.
  • Mainz haven't lost any of their last four competitive games against Kaiserslautern (one victory, three draws). Their last defeat against Lautern came more than four years ago (February 2006; 0-2 at Mainz).
  • FSV haven't lost any of their last seven Bundesliga games (four wins, three draws). Their last defeat came more than five months ago (0-2 at Nürnberg, April 3, 2010).
  • Mainz have only lost two of their last 21 home games (13 wins, six draws) and are undefeated for four matches (two wins, two draws). The last match they lost came in March, against Wolfsburg (0-2).
  • No team has conceded fewer goals in their last two matches than Kaiserslautern (one, like Hoffenheim).




FC Koln vs St. Pauli
  • St. Pauli haven't won against Koln in nine competitive matches (7 defeats, 2 draws). Their last victory came back to 14 September 1998, a second-division away match that ended 4-1 and saw Holger Stanislawski and Andre Trulsen take the field for the North Germans.
  • Koln have won six of seven BL home games against St. Pauli (1 loss).
  • Koln have won just one of their last nine home games in 2010 (4 draws, 4 defeats).
  • FC Koln haven't won in five matches - only Frankfurt (7) are on a longer run without a win. No fewer than four of these five games have ended in defeat.
  • St. Pauli have won just one of the last 23 away games in the Bundesliga (16 losses, 6 draws): it was the season opener at Freiburg.
  • Since being promoted back to the BL in 2008, 1. FC Koln have gained more points on the road (45 in 2 campaigns) than at home (32 points).
  • None of St. Pauli's last 14 BL fixtures have ended in a draw, easily the longest streak in the league.

11.-12. 09. 2010. France - Ligue 1 preview

Auxerre v Caen
  • Caen have never won at Auxerre in the top flight: 10 defeats and one draw.
  • Caen have lost more Ligue 1 matches at the Abbe-Deschamps stadium than at any other away ground (10).
  • Auxerre have failed to win their first four league games of the season for the second year in a row.
  • Auxerre have drawn their last four home games in the league.
  • Auxerre are unbeaten in their last 12 home matches in Ligue 1 (five wins and seven draws), currently the longest undefeated run at home in the top flight.
  • Ireneusz Jelen scored a brace in the last five minutes of the game the last time these sides met, on 26th April 2009 (2-1).


Brest v Lorient
  • Lorient are unbeaten in their last five competitive encounters against Brest (three wins and two draws), keeping a clean sheet in the last four.
  • Lorient have failed to win their last five away matches in the top flight (two draws and three defeats).
  • Brest striker Nolan Roux has netted four goals in his last four competitive appearances at the Francis le Ble stadium.
  • Lorient have never won a Ligue 1 away game against other teams from the Brittany region, losing six and drawing one.
  • Brest manager Alex Dupont has lost just one home league game in his career as a top flight manager (11 wins and seven draws complete the record).
  • Three of the five Lorient goals this term have come in the first 15 minutes of play.
  • French international Kevin Gameiro is Lorient's all-time top scorer in the top flight with 29 goals.


Lens v Lille
  • Lens have won just one of their last eight Nord-Pas-de-Calais derbies in Ligue 1, losing four and drawing three.
  • Lille are unbeaten in their last six league encounters against Lens (four wins and two draws).
  • Lille have scored in their last six trips to the Felix Bollaert stadium in Ligue 1.
  • Lens have drawn more Ligue 1 matches against Lille than versus any other opponent (30).
  • Lille are the first Ligue 1 team to draw their first four matches of a season since Strasbourg in 1993.
  • The five goals scored by Lens this term have all come after the half time break, only leaders Toulouse have been as prolific in the second half of games.
  • Lens are one of three teams to have scored in all four match days this season, alongside Toulouse and Marseille.
  • Lille are the only Ligue 1 team who have yet to take the lead in a game this season.


Lyon v Valenciennes
  • Valenciennes have won just two of their 27 trips to Lyon in the top flight, losing 15 times and drawing on 10 occasions, their last win at Gerland was in 1977.
  • Lyon are the only Ligue 1 side who have yet to score in the second half this season.
  • All four goals scored by Valenciennes have come after the half time break.
  • Valenciennes' last five away games in the league have all produced a draw.
  • Bafetimbi Gomis has netted four goals in his five Ligue 1 starts against Valenciennes.
  • Lyon have bagged four points in four games, their worst start of a season since 2000/01.
  • Lyon are unbeaten in their last 11 fixtures at home in Ligue 1 (eight wins and three draws), keeping a clean sheet in the last four.


Marseille v Monaco
  • Marseille have lost just one of their last eight Ligue 1 matches against Monaco (six wins and one draw).
  • The last league encounter between these two sides saw two own goals, a 2009/10 record alongside Boulogne-sur-Mer v Lens on 6th December 2009.
  • Monaco are unbeaten in their last two trips to the Velodrome stadium in Ligue 1 (one win and one draw).
  • Monaco have kept just one clean sheet in their last 24 trips to Marseille in the top flight.
  • Four of the last five league encounters between these sides have seen the away team win.
  • Marseille have scored in each of their last seven league fixtures, currently the longest run.
  • Monaco have failed to win their last 11 away games in the league (six draws and five defeats), only PSG are currently on a longer winless streak on the road.
  • All six goals conceded by Marseille this term have come in the second half.


Montpellier v Nancy
  • Nancy are unbeaten in their last four competitive encounters against Montpellier (two wins and two draws).
  • Nancy have won just three out of their 14 Ligue 1 matches against Montpellier (five draws and six defeats).
  • Montpellier are unbeaten in their last seven league matches (five wins and two draws), only Nice are currently on a longer run without defeat (10).
  • Nancy are one of two teams against whom Montpellier failed to score last season in Ligue 1.
  • Montpellier are the only team yet to concede a goal this season in the top flight.
  • Nancy inflicted Montpellier's heaviest home defeat last season in the league (0-2).
  • Nancy have lost 14 of the last 20 Ligue 1 matches where they scored only one goal.


Nice v Bordeaux
  • Nice and Bordeaux have drawn in their last three league encounters at the Ray stadium.
  • Nice are unbeaten in their last 10 Ligue 1 games, drawing eight and winning two, currently the longest run in the top flight.
  • Nice have drawn 60% of their league fixtures under manager Eric Roy (nine out of 15).
  • New signing Anthony Modeste has scored in each of his last three competitive starts, for former club Anger and Bordeaux.
  • Jean Tigana has never lost a league game against Nice in his coaching career (five wins and one draw), winning in all three of his trips to the Ray stadium.
  • Wendel has found the net in Bordeaux's last two trips to Nice.
  • The four goals scored by Bordeaux this term have all come in the second half.


Paris SG v Arles-Avignon
  • The only two competitive encounters between these two sides produced 11 goals in total.
  • Both Arles-Avignon goals this season have been headers by Franck Dja Djedje.
  • Newcomers Arles-Avignon have lost all of their first four Ligue 1 fixtures, only three sides have done worse in their first ever season in the top flight: Avignon in 1975 (five defeats in their first five games), Brest in 1979 (five defeats in their first five games) and Caen in 1988 (six defeats in their first six games).
  • PSG have conceded a league-high four goals in the first half this season.
  • Guillaume Hoarau has scored in his each of his last four competitive appearances for PSG.


Rennes v Sochaux
  • Sochaux have won their last three Ligue 1 matches against Rennes.
  • Rennes have failed to win their last six home games in Ligue 1 (four defeats and two draws), currently the longest winless run at home in the league.
  • Sochaux have kept just one clean sheet in their last 14 trips to Rennes in the top flight.
  • Seven different players have scored for Sochaux this term, more than any other Ligue 1 team.
  • Francis Gillot is undefeated against Frederic Antonetti as a manager in Ligue 1 (five wins and four draws).


Toulouse v St Etienne
  • Toulouse are unbeaten in their last five Ligue 1 matches against St Etienne, winning three and drawing two.
  • Toulouse have scored two goals in four consecutive league matches for the first time since 2004/05.
  • Toulouse are the first club to win their opening four Ligue 1 matches since Lens in 2001/02.
  • Dimitri Payet has scored more goals than any other Ligue 1 player this term: four, equalling his personal record in a season (2008/09 and 2006/07).
  • The three goals netted by Daniel Braaten this season have all come in the 15 minutes before half time.
  • St Etienne have lost 3-1 in each of their last two trips to Toulouse in Ligue 1.
  • St Etienne have scored over two goals in two Ligue 1 matches this term, they had managed this just twice during the whole of last season.

Nebojša Miličić, Trener u Realu (Španija 1)

Specifičan fudbalski vikend je pred nama. Mnogo igrača iz Primere je tokom nedelje imalo reprezentativne obaveze, a pokazalo se da se posle utakmica u dresovima svojih zemalja, mnogi vraćaju iscrpljeni i neraspoloženi za igru. Ipak, Barselona u duelu sa Herkulesom, Real protiv Osasune i Valensija koja dočekuje ekipu Santandera, ne bi smeli da imaju problema i njihove pobede ne bi smele da dođu u pitanje.
BARSELONA – HERKULES     1 
REAL M. - OSASUNA     1
VALENSIJA – SANTANDER     1

Viljareal je favorit protiv Espanjola, a Almerija bi trebalo da savlada tim Sosijedada.
Viljareal – Espanjol     1
Almerija – Sosijedad     1


Na utakmici između Sevilje i Deportiva ne vidim dvojku, a mečevi Saragosa – Malaga i Hihon – Majorka ne bi smeli da se završe nerešenim rezultatom.
Sevilja – Deportivo     1X
Saragosa – Malaga     12
Hihon – Majorka     12

Predrag Jokanović (Nacional, Portugal 1)

Sigurica kola je kec na Sporting, koji ima dobar tim i trebalo bi da nanese prvi poraz Olhanenseu.
SPORTING - OLHANENSE     1

Očekujem trijumf i od Maritima, jer se radi o kvalitetnoj ekipi. Tačno je da je sva tri meča izgubio, ali to nije realna slika, i zaslužuje mesto u gornjem delu tabele.
Maritimo - Fereira     1

Blagi favorit je i Akademika, a na ostalim mečevima najbolje je tipovati 0-2 gola.
Akademika - Naval     1

Nebojša Pavlović (Kortrijk, Belgija 1)

Eupen još nema ni bod. Varegem je ekipa koju zanima plasman u sredini tabele, pa neće propustiti priliku da meč protiv tima koji je očigledno u problemu reši u svoju korist i poveća bodovnu zalihu.
VAREGEM – EUPEN     1

Beršot mora da “beži” sa dna tabele, pa na utakmici protiv prosečnog tima Šarlroa prognoziram čistog keca.
BERŠOT – ŠARLROA     1

Anderleht je favorit iako gostuje Sent Trudenu, a Briž bi mogao da savlada vodeći Genk.
St. Truden – Anderleht     2
Briž - Genk     1

Moj Kortrijk dočekuje Mehelen, ekipu koja nema nijedan poraz. Nadam se našoj dobroj igri i prvoj izgubljenoj utakmici gostiju u ovom prvenstvu.
Kortrijk – Mehelen     1

Nenad Džodić (Monpelje, Francuska 1)

Jedinica na Pari Sen Žermen je fiks kola. Arl ima mnogo lošiju ekipu od Parižana pa nema šta da traži na “Parku Prinčeva”.
PSŽ - ARL     1

Nicu je pojačao naš Danijel Ljuboja, pa na njegovom debiju navijam za pobedu domaćina, odnosno poraz Bordoa. Tuluz je favorit na utakmici sa Sent Etjenom, dok će Brest pred svojom publikom pokušati da savlada tim Lorijena.
Tuluz – St. Etjen     1
Nica – Bordo     1

U derbiju između Marseja i Monaka prednost dajem domaćinu, baš kao i na meču Lion – Valansjen, dok bi Lil bi mogao da iznenadi na terenu Lansa.
Marsej – Monako     1
Lion – Valansjen     1
Lans – Lil     X2

Ivan Radovanović (Bolonja, Italija 1)

Inter mora da ispravi kiks iz prvog kola, pa je protiv Udinezea plavo-crnima pobeda imperativ.
INTER – UDINEZE     1

Milan ponovo deluje moćno, pa Ćezena, koja je ušla iz druge lige, ne bi smela da predstavlja jačeg rivala za crveno-crne.
ĆEZENA – MILAN     2

Juventus bi morao da slavi na utakmici sa Sampdorijom, dok je kod kuće favorit i Đenova, u čije redove je došlo dosta dobrih fudbalera.
Juventus – Sampdorija     1
Đenova – Kjevo     1, 3+

Moja Bolonja je prvenstvo započela nerešenim rezultatom, pa se svi nadamo da nećemo da izgubimo ni na terenu Lacija. Katanija je na svom terenu na Siciliji nezgodan domaćin, pa Parma može najviše do boda.
Lacio – Bolonja     X2
Katanija – Parma     1X