CAF Champions League
These 2 sides meet for the first time in the CAF Champions League. The home side currently sit 3rd in their league, 10 points behind the leaders, whilst Young Africans sit 4th after 2 league matches on 4 points.
Silver Strikers have a phenomenal home record losing only 1 of their last 24 home matches! With 17 of them as Wins. Chinsini Maonga has been on fine form recently scoring in 3 of the last 5 home matches and will be hoping to secure the win for the home team.
Young Africans have only lost 1 of their last 23 away matches. They travel to Malawi and will be hoping to secure a vital win. They are only 2 games into their season, so may not have the stamina that Silver Strikers have, however they do have more experience in this competition reaching the quarter-finals in the 2023/24 season.
Battle of 2 Giants
These 2 Giants go head-to-head in what will be a giant 3 points. Bayern sit 1st with 18 points, whilst Dortmund aren’t far behind on 14points. The last 2 matches between these 2 have resulted in draws with the last coming in April where it ended 2-2.
Bayern have won all 4 of their home matches in all competitions scoring an incredible 18 goals and only conceding 1, and that’s thanks to the inform England striker Harry Kane who has scored 12 goals in his last 12 goals in his last 6 matches, whilst summer signing Luis Diaz contributed with 5 goals and 4 assists.
Dortmund themselves are unbeaten in all 5 away matches in all competitions this season, scoring 12 goals and conceding 7 4 of which was away to Juventus in the UCL. For Dortmund its Guinea striker Serhoue Guirassy who has been scoring the goals in the league with 4 goals and 1 assist.
The Derby That Isn’t a Derby
This North West Derby promises to be a thrilling encounter with high stakes for both teams. Liverpool will be eager to end their losing streak, while Manchester United will look to continue their resurgence. With both teams boasting attacking talent and a history of intense rivalry, fans can expect an exciting match at Anfield.
Liverpool enter the match with a strong home record, having won their last five home games across all competitions. However, they face mounting pressure after three consecutive away defeats, with losses against Crystal Palace, Galatasaray, and Chelsea. Manager Arne Slot is under scrutiny as he attempts to integrate several new signings into the squad. A victory in this derby could provide the catalyst for a turnaround.
Manchester United, on the other hand, are on an upward trajectory. After a 3-1 loss to Brentford, they bounced back with a 2-0 win over Sunderland. Under the guidance of manager Ruben Amorim, United will be aiming to secure consecutive league wins for the first time this season. Manchester United’s defence will be tested, but their recent form suggests they can handle the challenge. The midfield battle will be key, with both teams boasting dynamic playmakers.
