Ronaldhino has been in great form recently
Big games all over the place this weekend on Betfair Live Video, here's previews for four of them including the huge clash in Brazil as Ronaldinho and Deco face each other in a possible title decider...
Western Sydney vs Sydney FC
Saturday 09:45
First up is a clash from down-under and more specifically the Parramatta Stadium. It's a sell-out and tensions will be high as Western Sydney Wanderers meet Sydney FC for the first ever Sydney derby. Despite their lack of history, a full-blooded affair is expected with both teams struggling to get off to a desirable start in this season's A-League.
The hosts are sitting ninth in the league after the first two games of the season, but with them not finding the net so far eyebrows are already being raised over their A-League credentials. Undoubtedly the Wanderers have shown strength in other areas and have proved competitive in both fixtures, but coach Tony Popovic will be looking towards strikers Dino Kresinger and Mark Bridge to get the goals flowing.
Alessandro Del Piero is settling into his new surroundings with ease and got off the mark last weekend in a disappointing loss to Newcastle. However the Sky Blues defensive problems will be top of their priorities after conceding five goals in their first two fixtures. Still without a point to their name Sydney will be well aware that no team has won the A-League after losing their first two fixtures... a record that coach Ian Crook will be looking to change.
Expect a fast tempo encounter with both sides desperate to give their fans something to cheer about this season. Although it may start tight and cagey, the cream will rise to the top in the form of Del Piero, Emerton and Abbas, giving Sydney their first points of the season.
Recommened Bet
Back Sydney FC to win @ 2.1411/10
Mjllby vs Hacken
Saturday 15:00
Betfair Live Video brings you an important match from the Swedish Allsvenskan on Saturday afternoon as Hacken head south to play Mjallby.
Hosts Mjallby have picked up a few important victories recently but look far from convincing and are still very much at threat of being pulled into the relegation zone. They have lost five of their last eight at home and will have to be at their best to get anything in this one. Their main goal threat this year has come from loan signing Par Ericsson, without his input Mjallby would surely be headed for the drop.
Hacken now have an Ericsson of their own, this is Sweden! Martin Ericsson has recently signed permanently after an impressive loan stint, he's got eight goals from midfield this campaign already. Hacken come into this game needing a win to keep their title dreams alive, if they did end up as champions it would be their first ever title in the Swedish top division. With four games remaining Elfsborg currently sit two points above them and Malmo one below, realistically Hacken will have to win all their remaining games to have a chance of fulfilling their dream. Right now that seems plausible; they're on an outstanding run of form, they're unbeaten in thirteen games and are by far the league's highest goal scorers. Up front they probably have the Allsvenskan's best player, the Ghanaian Waris Majeed has looked unstoppable and leads the goalscorer charts by a distance with twenty two already to his name.
Taking into account the way Hacken have been blasting away their opponents lately and their strong record at Mjallby this looks like going the way of the visitors.
Recommended Bet
Back Hacken to win @ 1.865/6
Besiktas vs Trabzonspor
Sunday 17:00
Sunday evening takes us to Istanbul in a clash between two sides that finished within a point of each other last season. Besiktas will be looking for a change in fortune, they have lost their last three games after a promising start to the season. The visitors have started strongly but won't be expecting an easy game at the Inonu Stadium.
Besiktas started well enough securing eight points from their first four games in the league scoring heavily in the process but alarm bells will now be ringing after a sudden dip in form, which has left them a lowly eleventh in the league.
Trabzonspor sit third in the league with a chance of hitting top spot after this weekend but they have been anything but convincing. With only six goals to their name in seven outings, 'eye-catching' is not a term that could describe their style of play - but their efficiency can't be questioned. Their defence has shone only conceding three goals thus far, but expect them to be challenged by strikers Hugo Almeida and Slovakian Filip Holosko on Sunday evening.
The head to head record favours Trabzonspor slightly with eleven wins to eight, but expect Besiktas to turn their current form on it's head and come out of this encounter with something to show for it. If the hosts can breach the defence of Senol Gunes' side, the visitors may find it tricky to get their way back into the game causing defensive errors for the first time this season. Either way this clash looks to be a real Turkish delight!
Recommened Bets
Back Besiktas to win to nil
Back 1-0 @ 8.27/1
Back 2-0 @ 12.5n/a
Atletico MG vs Fluminense
Sunday 19:00
Probably the pick of this weekend's games brought to you by Betfair Live Video comes from the Brazilian Campeonato, it's the table topping clash between second placed Atletico Miniero who host league leaders Fluminense.
Atletico are on scintillating form at home, and haven't been beaten all season at the Estadio Independencia. Now led by the inspirational Ronaldinho the 'Galo' as they are affectionately named by their supporters are the pride of Minas Gerais but despite dominating the state championship have only ever won the national competition once. Even if they don't quite make it this time it will be as close as they have come for many a year.
This season's best two performers have been Ronaldinho and Bernard, both of whom have supplied numerous goals and assists. Everyone knows about Ronaldinho but Bernard has been a revelation, at twenty years old and standing 5'4 he is hardly imposing but opposition defences have been bamboozled all year by the diminutive playmaker. Atletico Miniero need to win and if they do it'll probably be down to these two.
After victories in their last four away trips Flu look good but the pressure to not loose might stifle their usual passing play. Fifteen goal striker Fred is as reliable as anyone in the league and his ammunition is usually supplied by midfielders Thiago Nevez and the evergreen Deco. With seven games to go in the season and nine points separating the two sides Fluminense coach Abel Braga would be more than happy with a draw and that could be what he gets.
Recommened Bet
Back the draw @ 3.45n/a
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