AIK vs. Helsingborg............ Both Teams to Score @ 1.70 (Predicting 2-1) Man, both these squads started the season way below where they should've been—just totally underwhelming. AIK’s brand new stadium hasn't even seen a home win yet, which honestly puts a massive amount of pressure on them tonight. They're both desperate for points because Malmö is already pulling away by 7 or 8 points, so they really need to catch up to the top tier of the table if they want to stay relevant. Now, Helsingborg actually pulled off a huge 3-1 upset against Malmö in the Cup just a few days ago, so they’re cruising into this match with a serious confidence boost... plus, they handled Örebro at home with a 3-1 win right before that, so you can tell their strikers are finally finding their groove... So you've got AIK feeling the heat to get a win, while Helsingborg is riding high after taking down the league leaders. Both teams have some seriously explosive offensive potential... everything points to seeing plenty of action in front of the net... I mean, we're talking about two ambitious, top-tier clubs here!
Zawisza vs. Leh Poznan.......... Over 2.5 goals @ 1.95 (Predicting 1-2) The home side just bagged the Polish Cup trophy, and honestly? They don't seem to have much motivation left for the league. I'm guessing there was a ton of celebrating and just total relaxation afterward... if you look at Zawisza's recent form, it's pretty obvious they put everything they had into that Cup run, since they've dropped all three of their last league matches... On the other hand, Leh is one of those super aggressive, high-octane teams in the league and they've been playing great... anything short of an away win would be a massive shocker to me. I was really torn between just picking a straight away win or going with the over, but when you look at the odds, the value is clearly on the over, so that's what I'm rolling with. With a few injuries on both sides, the fact that this game doesn't matter much to the hosts, and how much offensive firepower the visitors have... it just screams goals to me. I'm betting the visitors either score one or concede three... honestly, I don't care which, as long as the net bulges!
Man, I just cannot get over these odds! Do the Vegas oddsmakers seriously think Columbus Crew actually has a fighting chance to avoid relegation? They've got them at 2.35... what a joke. We're talking about a ten-point gap between safety and where they’re sitting right now—plus another seven points if you're looking at those playoff spots—but there are only 12 points left up for grabs in the whole season!!! And look, they're hosting FC Cincinnati next, then they've got road trips to Indianapolis and New York City—teams that are absolutely fighting for their lives just to stay in the league. I mean, come on... even their own goalkeeper basically admitted it was game over after seeing that last result from Philadelphia. He looked totally defeated! Portland Timbers are playing some solid soccer lately... if they manage to take down a bottom-feeder like Columbus, they'll be sitting just three points behind a spot that keeps their Major League Soccer dreams alive. The Timbers did take a brutal hit last match, losing to LA Galaxy in the 97th minute—talk about a gut punch!—but you can't afford to let that sink in when you're in the home stretch. When you look at the motivation on both sides... honestly, given the massive gap in talent, Portland should walk away with this one easily. I mean, just two weeks ago they went out and crushed San Jose on their own turf while sitting 7th in the standings. Why would anything be different against a Columbus squad that's already written off?
Seattle Sounders FC vs Real Salt Lake - BTTS (Both Teams to Score) @ 1.92 (5:0)
So, we're three matches in, and the Seattle Sounders FC are sitting down at tenth in the standings, getting ready to welcome a Real Salt Lake side that’s been looking pretty sharp lately. The thing is—and this is where it gets interesting—the home team is feeling a ton of pressure today. Playing in front of their own fans always adds that extra layer of "we have to win," you know? Honestly, after that rough 0-3 loss to the LA Galaxy earlier this season at home, a win against Real Salt Lake feels almost mandatory just to get things back on track... Now, look—nobody is disputing that they have the talent to actually win the Major League Soccer title, but man, Real Salt Lake has come out of the gate swinging! They've had three straight wins with Disney-level magic, and more importantly for our bet, they've been putting up goals. I don't have a single doubt that the Sounders will find the back of the net at least once, if not more... but the real question is whether Real Salt Lake can find their way past the defense to score one themselves. The Sounders' match against Chicago Fire FC last week was actually decent in the first half, but oh boy, the second half? Total disaster. People were already starting to chirp about the coaching and the general flow of play... it was a mess. And that's exactly where I see an opening for Real Salt Lake. They seem like such a cohesive unit right now—they play with so much freedom, and that's clearly paying off. They've been dropping two goals per game so far, while the Sounders' defense still looks like it's trying to figure out where everyone is supposed to stand. Those hungry strikers on the visiting side? They'll definitely find a way through. The visitors are all about that offensive firepower, and since the Sounders absolutely have to push forward to stay relevant, I think that leaves the door wide open for Real Salt Lake to strike.
So, we've got the league leaders heading out on the road to face fourth-place Örebro. Honestly, the energy around the home side right now is just electric—they've had such a killer start to the season! For a squad that just stepped up into the big leagues, this is an incredible feeling. But, let's be real here—despite that hot start, they’re still realistically looking at a relegation battle if things go south. Now, I have to say, Örebro's home record in the second division was absolutely insane—12 wins, 3 draws, and zero losses—but hey, a phrase exists for a reason, right? It was the second division! On the other side of things, Malmö is showing up today with their absolute strongest lineup, and man, the way they've played since the season kicked off has been nothing short of spectacular. Three straight wins to start... and they haven't conceded a single goal yet! They even went into Gothenburg and completely dismantled them with a 0-3 shutout. Just clinical. I was actually reading this Swedish guy's blog recently, and he made a really interesting point—he says everything Örebro does revolves around one guy up front, Shpetim Hasani. Basically, if you neutralize him, Örebro loses their entire edge and Malmö won't have anything to worry about. That being said, I don't want to rain on Örebro's parade too much, but if you take a closer look at their recent results and how they've performed, a pattern starts to emerge: - In the first round, they beat Halmstad (who gave up goals in the 82nd minute... and honestly, they're sitting dead last right now, totally struggling) - Then in the second round at home against Mjälby (a win in the 87th minute—and yeah, Mjälby is pretty much a bottom-tier side) - And finally, last match against AIK (I actually watched that whole game because I was rooting for AIK to pull it off... caught glimpses of Örebro during the match... and yep, another goal in the 82nd minute... AIK really should have walked away with that one—I counted at least three massive opportunities for them)
At the end of the day... players like Markus Rosenberg, Guillermo Molins, Magnus Eriksson and Kroon, Thern, Forsberg... I mean, the whole roster is just stacked! If you ask me, Malmö is the clear favorite here, and I think they're going to keep this winning streak alive.
Caught my eye today, so I decided to toss this one onto my parlay. Walker is playing at home, and honestly, this is their absolute last shot—mathematically speaking—to try and claw their way toward ninth place. And let me tell you, the visitors are sitting pretty right now with a solid 9-point cushion over them... Look, wanting something and actually being able to pull it off are two very different things, and that's obvious to everyone. Walker has been struggling lately—in fact, if you listen to some of the folks over on their fan forums, they’re calling them one of the worst squads to ever step foot in Innsbruck recently. Even the club president put out a statement saying that staying financially afloat is more important than winning games right now; they're basically just trying to stay out of bankruptcy mode. The players know it too—they're already bracing themselves for life in the minor leagues next season, so it’s kind of a "whatever happens, happens" vibe. On the other hand, Admira has finally found their rhythm. If you set aside those tough losses against Austria and Salzburg, they’ve managed three wins and two draws so far this year. The big takeaway here? Up until that last match against Austria, they’ve been finding the back of the net in almost every single game—one or two goals, every time. They’re playing super efficiently this half of the season, and I’m betting that shaky home defense for Walker is going to crack under the pressure. The only real risk for me is a draw, but hey, at 2.70, I say go for it! It’s worth the gamble. A win here would solve everything for Admira regarding relegation, allowing them to focus entirely on the Cup. They’ve fought their way into the Round of 16 and actually have a legitimate shot at the finals (especially since, from what I've seen, they won't have to face Salzburg again)... All in all, at these odds, I think it's a move worth making.
Honestly, this is just a pure numbers play. I don't follow this league at all—seriously, I couldn't care less about the standings—but since there aren't many early games on the schedule today, this one caught my eye while I was scrolling. I mean, if you look at the last 14 matchups between these two teams... 🙂
LAFC Orlando City SC 1:0 November 24, 2013 Orlando City SC LAFC 0:2 March 9, 2013 Scoreline LAFC Orlando City SC 5:1 December 8, 2012 LAFC Orlando City SC 2:0 June 20, 2012 Orlando City SC LAFC 0:2 March 14, 2012 Scoreline Orlando City SC LAFC 1:2 June 29, 2011 Scoreline LAFC Orlando City SC 2:1 November 28, 2010 LAFC LAFC Orlando City SC 1:0 24.11.2010 Orlando City SC LAFC 1:3 April 14, 2010 LAFC LAFC Orlando City SC 4:0 November 20, 2009 LAFC LAFC Orlando City SC 4:2 30.12.2005 Orlando City SC LAFC 0:1 14.09.2005 Orlando City SC LAFC 0:2 16.03.2001 LAFC Orlando City SC 4:0 22.11.2000
By the way, LAFC is sitting pretty at the top of the table, while the visitors are down in 13th place.
So, fingers crossed for today! I'm really pulling for LAFC 😁😁😁
CHICAGO FIRE - FC CINCINNATI.......... 2 2.00 3:00 PM DraftKings (1-0)
I saw this bet popping up on a couple of different sites, so I figured I’d scribble it down and drop it here for you guys... The odds are absolutely cratering right now—actually, William Hill just pulled the game entirely! I'm rushing to grab this line before it vanishes. So, get this: apparently, the home players have been on strike all week—just demanding their back pay from the owner—and they decided the best way to settle the score was by "renting out" their star player specifically to FC Cincinnati today. 🙂 Word on the street is the owner will finally cough up the cash once Cincinnati sends over the payment through the club.🙂 The visitors are desperate for points, which makes this one a total wild card. Maybe the owner told them, "Fine, I'll pay you for the player, but I still want those three points!" 😁 Okay, okay, I'm totally joking—mostly—but the whole thing smells fishy to me. Honestly, who cares about the win when you need to cover payroll? So... Chicago Fire takes it.🤣
Spezia - Avellino............... both teams to score @ 1.92 | 8:30 PM (0-0)
Man, I am really feeling this one! Just looking at the standings and how they've been playing lately—both sides are absolutely finding the back of the net consistently. Avellino just pulled off a win and they’re already climbing up toward that second-place spot. They’re playing some seriously solid football, which is the whole point of this pick—they just know how to score. The home side has such an incredible vibe in the locker room right now after picking up two wins in a row—especially after that big cup victory! It's all about momentum, right? Both managers are actually close buddies, but like they said in the press conferences, tonight they’ll be fierce rivals on the sidelines. Avellino is lethal on set pieces and during counterattacks, which is going to be a massive headache for the hosts tonight. Plus, they kept their core squad together and added enough talent to really make a splash in the Second Division. As for Spezia—like I mentioned before—they’ve got two huge wins under their belt recently. There's no way they're just going to sit back and defend; they're going to push forward, especially since they always play with so much energy when they're at home. To quote the visiting manager: "We're facing an attack-minded team that loves to exploit counters..." and so on and so forth... Two teams that live for the counterattack? That's more than enough for me!
Alright, so the home team are massive favorites tonight—honestly, anything other than a win would be a total shocker. Look, I know it’s Monday, and yeah, it’s just the Second Division with one game on the evening schedule, but man, the gap in quality and current momentum between these two sides is just too huge to ignore! Even if someone calls me crazy, I really think this is a safe bet. Even the visiting manager, Oliver Reck, basically admitted it himself when he said this is going to be an incredibly, incredibly tough match for them. But honestly? The much bigger game for them is against bottom-dwellers Cottbus in six days. That’s essentially a "six-pointer" rather than just three... if they can pull off that win while their direct rivals stumble next weekend—which looks likely—they might actually escape that danger zone they're stuck in right now.
As for the home side, they’re playing their own game and absolutely loving it lately. After that big cup win, the vibe in the stadium is just electric, and the duo of Simon Zoller and Mo Idrissou is clicking perfectly... plus, you can't forget Kajser, who has racked up 19 goals in just seven home games! They have literally scored 2+ goals in every single home match this season... and I don't see anything about tonight that suggests that trend is going to stop anytime soon.
So, looking ahead to this one—Gaizka Garitano, the manager for the visiting side, is playing it pretty cool in his pre-match comments. He’s basically pointing out how tough this trip is gonna be, because let's be honest, playing at Ponferradina's home ground, Torrejonense, is always a massive headache for any visiting squad! The Second Division standings are incredibly tight right now—it's anyone's game! We've got Eibar sitting comfortably in 6th place with 25 points, while the home side is hovering down in 17th with 20 points. If I'm being totally real with you guys, I actually think the home team is the more talented side and they definitely belong near the top of the table. Last season, they finished in 6th and just barely missed out on that playoff spot—it was such a heartbreaker! I say this because I really feel like Ponferradina is too good to be stuck without a win for four matches straight. That said, Eibar—who are basically the underdogs coming up from the third tier—will see this as a golden opportunity to snap that losing streak of theirs.
LLEIDA E. - Real Betis............ 2 1.80 12.00h (1-2)
Third division side taking on a struggling top-flight team in the US Open Cup (first leg of the two)! Honestly, Real Betis has been such a weird, unpredictable squad this season. They look absolutely stellar playing in Europe, but then they turn around and play like absolute garbage in their domestic league—they’re actually sitting dead last right now! If things hadn't shifted with the coaching change, I’d probably be leaning toward a double chance bet here, but since Juan Carlos Garrido stepped up as the new boss, everything's changed. From what I heard at the pre-match presser, this game is huge for him—like, a total "make or break" situation. The new manager is already shaking things up—new rules, new training drills, all that stuff... basically, he’s in the middle of a total overhaul. Now, look, everyone says the standard PR lines during a press conference, right? We all know how that goes. But one thing that really caught my eye was when he mentioned noticing a few players—guys who weren't even in the spotlight before—who he thinks can step up and deliver his vision starting right from kickoff. It sounds like those guys are going to be hungry—like, literally biting the grass out there—just to prove they belong. I’m expecting Real Betis to come out swinging with some serious pressure from the very first whistle.
The visitors are sitting fifth in the third division and they're having a pretty solid run, but besides the massive honor of facing Real Betis, I just don't see an upset happening. Like I said, for Real Betis, this is a total "must-win" scenario!
The Mexicans just don't have that whole national team culture thing going for them—they lack the results, they lack the atmosphere, and honestly, they don't even have quality players in the midfield or up front right now. [/B]
I am totally with you on this one! Honestly, part of me is almost rooting for a loss just so the entire top brass of Mexican soccer is forced to resign... though, obviously, I’m still pulling for a win! haha😁
If you ask me, their defense is pretty shaky too—most of those guys only got famous because they're good at heading the ball or taking free kicks, nothing more. [/B]
I can't agree with you there... because, well, Ivanovic, Subotic, Nastasic, and Kolarov aren't exactly pushovers—I mean, they wouldn't be playing for teams like Chelsea, Dortmund, or Manchester City if they weren't legit talent!
I think it’s super realistic that both sides find the back of the net... maybe something like a 1-1 draw, or maybe Mexico sneaks in a 2-1 win...
Red Bull Salzburg—who just stepped up into the big leagues thanks to a massive helping hand from the federation—is facing off against a former top-tier side. The home team is a total wildcard for everyone in the league right now, and honestly, you have to wonder how they’re going to hold their own at this level of competition. As for Matersburg, based on what I’ve been digging up in the press and checking out on their official site, they are absolutely brimming with confidence after crushing it 5-1 in the cup to move forward... I actually caught a few of their preseason matches too, and man, they were playing sharp! The coach is out there saying everyone is dialed in and hunting for wins in every single match, no matter where they're playing. From everything I can see, the visitors are a seasoned squad—they were practically just trading blows with Sturm Graz, Austria, and Salzburg—so I am really liking the odds on them against those Salzburg kids tonight...
Friendly match here—basically the final dress rehearsal for the Odense squad before the league season kicks off properly. This one is huge for the home side; they’re playing right in front of their own fans, admission is free, and it’s basically their big preseason showcase. They’ll even be testing out the new guy, Martin Spelmann! All in all, the Odense manager is talking up a massive fight for tonight—he mentioned they’ve been training like crazy all week and he’s expecting the hard work to pay off. He wants them to play bold and actually show off everything they’ve been drilling into their heads during camp. Now, the visitors are coming in from the second division—they finished seventh last season, trailing the promotion spots by nearly 30 points. Funny enough, they actually pulled an upset against Odense in the cup two years ago, knocking them right out of the tournament! So, if you look at some of the chatter on their fan forums, there's definitely a little "revenge" vibe brewing among the supporters. Their manager was pretty blunt, though—he admitted they're facing a team that's easily 30% better than them in every single department. Honestly, he said he doesn't even care about the scoreline; he just wants to see his guys play with more grit than they did in that 2-1 loss against Horsens. They'll also be giving two trialists a shot in this match to see if they fit. Bottom line: Odense has their season opener on July 21st, so they really want to build some momentum and good vibes heading into the grind. Meanwhile, the visitors don't start until July 28th, so they’ve still got plenty of time to polish things up. With the home crowd behind them and a much more polished roster right now, the atmosphere should be electric. Like the coach said, the players are going to be playing their hearts out tonight because everyone is hungry to secure a spot in that starting eleven for the opener!
It’s just a friendly, but honestly? I’m looking at the home team to take this one. See, Chicago is kicking off their regular season in maybe 7 or 8 days, so this feels like their absolute last big test before things get serious. They’ve actually stumbled through their last three matches—three straight losses, which isn't great. I think they dropped one 3-1 to St. Louis, got hammered 5-1 by LA Galaxy, and then lost 3-1 to Nashville... yeah, pretty rough patch there. But here’s my theory—they desperately need just one win to get their heads back in the game and boost that morale! Plus, if the coach was messing around with different lineups in those previous games, I’m betting he’s bringing out the heavy hitters today since the season is right around the corner. I want to see a motivated Chicago squad. Now, the visitors? They’re the newcomers in the Champions League... they’ve barely even started their preseason training, and this is basically their very first warm-up match. The coach mentioned they’ll be splitting the squads and playing each half with different groups. In my experience, when you do that, it usually goes sideways for the team. Just look at what happened with Paderborn—or maybe it was someone else, my memory is a bit fuzzy—anyway, they played one half against Salzburg with one lineup and it was 1-1, but then they swapped out the whole team for the second half and got absolutely crushed 7-2! (Ugh, I hate checking stats, but I'm pretty sure that was the score) All in all, I’m expecting a solid win for the home side and some much more focused play.
Go with the Norwegians. Honestly, I’ve never even heard of the home team in my entire life—seriously!🙂 I spent some time poking around their website, trying to dig up anything useful about them... I even went down a rabbit hole watching highlights from their match against Sandnes Ulf where they pulled off a 2-0 win about a month ago... back then, their odds were sitting around 7.00. So yeah, they definitely caught people off guard then, but looking at things now, it seems like the visitors are showing up with a stacked lineup—whatever that actually means for this matchup. I stumbled upon this hilarious little clip earlier of the hardcore home fans—let's call them the ULTRAS (there are only 7 of them, I counted!)—setting off flares and smoke bombs and just screaming their heads off... totally wild.🤣 There's a massive mid-season break coming up, so we should expect a top-tier squad tonight. Start is one of those teams that absolutely lives for Cup matches—and you can tell because they've made it to five semifinals, though their last run was way back in 2011. To be perfectly blunt, things haven't exactly been sunshine and rainbows for Start this season, but the gap in talent between these two sides is just too obvious to ignore—I just really hope the home team doesn't get overconfident. At the end of the day, even those die-hard fans mentioned above (all 7 of 'em🙂) aren't going to be enough to save the home side tonight.
"The relegation scrap." If Servette doesn't pull this off tonight, they’re heading straight down to the minor leagues. Last week, the home side grabbed a massive 3-0 win against a really solid Luzern squad—they've been playing great lately—so they're feeling a lot more relaxed going into this matchup. They’ve got a 4-point cushion, which means Servette basically needs to win at home tonight, then turn around and beat Luzern in the final round, all while hoping Lausanne slips up against Grass next week... I mean, look, it’s not totally impossible, but... Tonight, the Lausanne players pretty much have everything in their hands—well, their feet, I guess! A draw is plenty for them; if they walk away with even a point, they stay up. One thing that really jumped out at me while I was skimming the papers was what the Servette president was saying... you can just read between the lines, you know? He’s basically saying anyone can pray for a miracle, but he’s being realistic by talking about how they started the club's stabilization process way back when. He’s hinting that if they *do* go down, things will actually settle into place and they'll just aim for an immediate promotion next season. Apparently, the sponsors are all on board with this "stabilization" plan and everyone is backing him... etc., etc. Honestly, I think even they realize tonight is a suicide mission! Of course, they'll try, but if I were the Lausanne manager, I’d just sit deep and play nothing but counterattacks... seriously, if Servette concedes in the first 25 or 30 minutes? It's game over. The second goal would come almost immediately. So, here's the deal: we've got one team that absolutely *must* win—meaning they're going to be playing aggressively because there's no other way—and another team that's perfectly happy with a tie. It all comes down to whether the home coach knows how to exploit that desperation, and since the visitors have the worst defense in the league, I'm putting my money on a Lausanne win!
Dresden FC vs. Osnabrück...........1 & Over 2.5 goals 2.30
Alright, we’re looking at the second leg of the promotion playoffs for the USL Championship, and the visitors have a slight edge after scraping by with a 1-0 win in the first match. Now, if you hadn't caught the game, you might be sitting there thinking, "Wow, Osnabrück is actually pretty tough." But honestly? That's just not the full story—not even close! First off, that goal they conceded was absolutely ridiculous—I mean, talk about a total brain fart from the Dresden keeper on the ball's flight path... seriously, it was almost comical how bad that mistake was. But hey, the goalie redeemed himself pretty quickly by pulling off a massive penalty save later on! The truth is, Dresden missed so many golden opportunities during the match. They were clearly the better side out there, but the ball just refused to find the back of the net. It's one of those frustrating things, right? And listen, Dresden has been an absolute powerhouse lately when playing at their home stadium. Here's the real deal: over their last 7 home games, they've notched 6 wins and only 1 loss, pumping in 13 goals in the process! Meanwhile, Osnabrück has been struggling on the road—they've only managed 2 wins in their last 7 away matches, losing 5. Not exactly a great track record for a visiting team. For Dresden, this is basically "do or die"—it's all or nothing tonight! I’m expecting them to come out swinging with constant pressure on the Osnabrück goal right from the opening whistle. Tickets are totally sold out, too—so we've got 30,000 fans packed in there, and man, you know how loud and intense that yellow-and-black crowd gets! If you ask me, Osnabrück's win in the first leg was a total fluke, and I think the visitors are about to walk straight into a complete madhouse tonight.
Roger Phillips said:Honestly, I don't think the Lakers or their new coach, Darvin Ham, could ask for a better matchup right now. I’m calling it—expecting a blowout victory from the home team here!
Man, I wouldn't dare put any money on the Lakers right now—even though you're totally spot on about the matchup... the pressure on these players is just massive! Like, if they don't pull off this win, we can basically hand the championship trophy over to the Celtics right then and there, I'll sign the papers myself if I have to! Haha! It could go one of two ways—the Lakers could jump out to an early lead, everything feels perfect, and suddenly it’s halftime and they’re up 5-0... total domination! But, oh boy, if the Knicks manage to shut down those lanes and start threatening on the counterattack? If the game stays tight and it's sitting at 0-0? The tension is going to be through the roof because of how much is at stake... the nerves will just keep building and anything could happen... that's my point! This isn't just some random regular-season game... It could easily be a 5-0 blowout, or it could end 0-0, or even 0-1... anything goes!
It’s Derby time! Time for a massive rivalry match... these two bitter enemies collide tonight and—honestly—if you just look at the current form and how both squads are playing lately, everything points toward the visitors taking it. But hey, I've got a hunch! I'm expecting the home side to at least scrape a draw, if not walk away with all three points. Without getting too bogged down in the nitty-gritty of lineups and injuries, there's one huge silver lining here—and it's actually kind of funny—the Servette players finally got their back pay yesterday! They're caught up for the month before last, and they'll have the next paycheck coming in a few days, too. It sounds silly, but it's a total game-changer for their headspace. I truly believe that playing with "full stomachs" is going to give them that extra edge tonight in front of a packed stadium. There's still a fighting chance to dodge relegation, and I bet they're going to play like their lives depend on it. Hoffenheim - Nuremberg.......1 (2.00)
Here’s how I’m reading this one: The home team is playing like they’re in the middle of a Champions League final! Meanwhile, the visitors look like they’re just showing up for a casual Tuesday night league game with zero stakes... With only four rounds left in the season, this is basically do-or-die for Hoffenheim. And you know me—in games like this, pure, raw MOTIVATION usually wins the day! New York Red Bulls - Chicago Fire..........1(-1.5) (1.73)
Anything short of a win here would be an absolute disaster... when you've got 15,000 to 20,000 fans showing up to every single match demanding goals and turning the pressure up, you can't mess it up. Plus, they really want to send a clear message to their rivals before the big derby comes around... so, I’m looking for a very convincing victory from the Red Bulls. Newcastle - Liverpool....1X (1.50)
It looks like the visitors' season is pretty much wrapped up already... but for the home side? They are absolutely desperate. Just like that Hoffenheim game I mentioned, motivation is the name of the game here.