WBA failed to be more challenging in their latest performance on the road to a slightly underestimated Hull, definitely lacking focus at the finishing for a more suitable outcome.
The visitors conceded in the 33rd, complicating their situation even more later in the 57th when they scored their own, being a side that held the initiative, especially during the second part, but unfortunately for them, without any concrete solutions in the front.
West Brom is holding the 11th spot in the general standings, having seven points less than playoff-placed Norwich.
The hosts miss goalkeeper Palmer (17/0), central defender Bartley (7/2), right-back Furlong (28/2), offensive midfielder Phillips (25/2), and forwards Thomas-Asante (23/5) and Grant (23/3).
Wigan had a certain dose of luck in avoiding defeat at home in the last round facing underdogs from Birmingham, as they ended the clash taking a point in a 1:1 game.
They found themselves in a 0:1 deficit already at the opening, bouncing back with an equalizer later in the 59th over Fletcher, being quite lucky not to pay the price of an open play, as the visitors missed the penalty only seven minutes later.
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Reims vs Ajaccio ✅
Reims appeared quite confidently last time out at home against underdogs from Toulouse, as they come up with a convincing 3:0 victory, thus continuing their generally stable play lately in the Ligue 1 campaign.
The hosts opened the match in a better way and went on a break having a 2:0 advantage, performing with more aggressiveness in the continuation, and crowned their better display with another one later in the 68th.
Reims is sitting at the 10th spot in the standings, at a safe distance from the danger zone, but not in a position to compete for the European exit.
Central defender Agbadou (20/0) is doubtful for the hosts.
Ajaccio had some trouble along the way in the last round at home facing minors from Troyes, but they still managed to get the job done after a complete reversal.
The hosts conceded in the 23rd, but pulled themselves together in the continuation, leveling up from the penalty in the 62nd executed by Belaili, and completely turning the tides here over El Idrissy just six minutes later.
Still, Ajaccio has problems regarding their future among the elite, as they hold the relegation-leading 21st spot in the standings, one point in deficit compared to the safely-placed Auxerre.
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Lens vs Lille Lens ❌
Lens is coming to this clash after a setback in their latest Ligue 1 performance away to Montpellier, as they failed to be more creative and ended the game with a 1:1 draw.
The guests opened the match in a better way and took the lead over Fulgini in the 4th, failing to use the gained momentum to its full potential, as they conceded an equalizer later in the 59th, unfortunately for them not being able to tap into their play and respond accordingly.
Nevertheless, Lens is enjoying a very productive season, as they are sitting at the 4th spot in the standings, having two points less than second-placed Marseille.
Central-back Fortes (1/0), offensive midfielder Claude-Maurice (13/2), and forward Buksa (4/0) are out. Midfielder Cabot (11/0) and forward Said (17/5) are both unfit for the whole match.
Lille, on the other hand, justified the role of a favorite side in the last round at home facing minors from Brest when they come up with a 2:1 victory.
After scoring their own at the opening, the hosts visibly took control of the situation on the pitch, and even though it required some effort, they managed to turn the result in their favor over Diakite and Aleksandro, both of which were effective during the second part of the match.
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Roma vs Verona ✅
When Roma hosts Verona at their Stadio Olimpico tonight, they will be trying to maintain their Champions League spot.
The Giallorossi are focused on finishing in the top four, and we should be aware that they are currently riding a three-game home winning streak before Verona visits.
In contrast to fellow midfielder Leonardo Spinazzola, who is still recovering from an injury, the Dutch international Georginio Wijnaldum is competing for a spot in the starting lineup.
The Veronians, meanwhile, have just begun to show indications of development as they have recently defeated Lecce and Salernitana and shared the spoils with Udinese and Lazio.
Yet, Verona is not known for being a good travelers, which is perhaps the major reason I will bet on the capital club this time.
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Preston vs Luton ✅
Preston didn’t have many chances away to Burnley last weekend, suffering a 3:0 loss in quite an unimpressive performance.
They were back in the scoreline already in the fifteenth minute, looked passive and simply weren’t up to the task back then.
It was their second consecutive loss and third in last four matches, as their promotional battle seems to be having less and less real chances.
They miss suspended offensive Evans (22/7), while injured remains forward Riis (24/5).
Luton comes from quite a difficult game away from home against Coventry, but could be overly satisfied with a point taken in a 1:1 game back then.
They took the lead via Lockyer already in the first minute, but had a misfortune to concede a goal in the additional time in the first halftime. They looked slightly more concrete during the clash, but lacked final effort in the continuation of the game.
It was their first draw after three consecutive victories, as they now stand at the fourth position with definitely a great chance to get the play-off ticket in the end.
Right full-back Drameh (2/0) is doubtful, while injured are central defender Bradley (12/0) and offensive midfielder Freeman (20/2).
The guests prevail
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Milan vs Tottenham ❌
Milan returns to the continental stage after finally breaking the blockade last Friday at home against Torino when they did just enough to walk away with a narrow 1:0 victory, which saw them taking the 5th spot in the Serie A standings, but even so, their European exit this season trough the domestic league still remains questionable.
The current title holders and seven-time European champions have had visible problems for some time now, and with the way things are now looking, everything but an easy fixture is ahead for the Italian outfit.
Central-back Tomori (19/1) and defensive midfielder Bennacer (19/1) are doubtful. Goalkeeper Maignan (7/0), right-backs Florenzi (2/0) and Dest (8/0) are injured.
The Spurs didn’t have a good time in their latest performance on the road to underestimated Leicester, as they failed to justify the role of a favorite and suffered a convincing 4:1 defeat.
They dropped out of the top four back in England, and are now sitting in the 5th spot, and will definitely seek redemption and adrenaline injection in the upcoming first leg in the round of sixteen.
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Verona vs Salernitana ❌
Verona appeared decently last time out against favored Lazio when they managed to beat the odds and took a point in a 1:1 game, playing in front of their own fans.
They conceded in the late phase of the first part but successfully responded over Ngonge already in the 51st, appearing dangerous on a couple of occasions before the match ended, and could potentially deliver a complete surprise in this one.
Verona is positioned at the 18th spot in the standings, five points in deficit compared to the safely-placed Spezia.
Midfielders Faraoni (8/0), Veloso (15/0) and Hrustic (6/0) miss out, as well as forward Henry (16/2).
Salernitana faced a more quality foe in their latest home appearance and come up with a convincing 0:3 loss to the giant from Turin.
As mentioned above, they conceded three times in this one, trying to be aggressive and possibly spice things up a bit, but simply lacked more ideas in the front in order to do so.
Salernitana occupies the 16th spot in the Serie A standings, struggling with their defense all season long.
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Leuven vs Cercle Brugge ❌
Leuven is facing some issues regarding their form, as they failed to record a positive result in their last four consecutive Jupiler League fixtures, making a setback last time out away to Seraing when they lost with a close 2:1 result.
Both sides managed to be effective once during the first part, and even though the guests were more dangerous in the continuation, finesse at the finishing prevented them from moving the match in a direction that suits them, and were punished with another one conceded late in the 85th minute.
Leuven occupies the 11th spot in the Jupiler League rankings, having three points less than their opponents in the upcoming encounter.
Offensive midfielder and team captain Maertens (19/4) continues to miss out.
Cercle Brugge narrowly avoided defeat in the last round at home against Standard when they managed to pull out a 1:1 draw, not appearing dangerous enough for a more concrete enclosure here.
A late goal action occurred in this one, as the guests took the lead from the penalty in the 81st, while the hosts remained determined and successfully bounced back with an equalizer over Ueda in the first minute of added time.
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Braga vs Benfica ❌
Braga did their part last Sunday at home against minors from Famalicao when they performed quite potent and come up with a convincing 4:1 victory.
They ignited their flame a bit late though, as both sides managed to be effective once after seventy-one minutes of play, however, the hosts were quite determined here and successfully scored on three more occasions before the match ended, two of which came late in the added time.
Braga is positioned at the 3rd spot in Liga Portugal standings, having two points less than second-placed Porto.
Winger Horta (16/8) should be out for this one.
Benfica continues to dominate this season, as they booked yet another victory last time out at home against underestimated Casa Pia when they routinely outplayed them with a 3:0 result.
They set the right course already in the first part, leaving on a break with a 2:0 lead, holding the initiative during the second as well, and crowned their better appearance with another in the 71st minute.
Benfica is a current leader in the standings, leaving their closest Porto with eight points less.
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Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund ✅
Bochum appeared quite satisfying in the last Bundesliga performance at home against Hoffenheim when they showed enviable creativity and recorded a convincing 5:2 victory.
The hosts were unstoppable during the first and went on a break with a pretty unreachable 3:0 lead, easing their rhythm a bit in the continuation, but even so, managed to score on two more occasions, allowing a more balanced play, as they conceded two times as well.
Bochum is currently at the 15th spot in the general standings, three points ahead of the relegation-worried Stuttgart.
Goalkeeper Grave and right-back Gamboa (15/0) are out injured.
The Millionaires had a similar appearance in the last round at home as their opponents in the upcoming DFB Pokal when they walked over Freiburg confidently with a convincing 5:1 victory.
Both sides score once during the first, but the hosts entered the second with a player more on the pitch, and used their numerical advantage in the best way possible, as they hammered their opposition with another four added to the scoreline.
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