The Weekend Ahead 30/31 August
Week 2 Recap
Last week in football was full of action and surprises. Teams showed flashes of brilliance, emerging talents made headlines, and a few upsets shook up the standings. Managers made tactical tweaks, players returned from injury, and some clubs announced exciting transfers and squad updates.
Across Europe, the pace of the season is picking up, with title races heating up, relegation battles intensifying, and fans eagerly following every twist. It was a week that reminded everyone why football is unpredictable, thrilling, and impossible to ignore.
English Premier League
• Arsenal 5–0 Leeds United
Arsenal delivered a dominant performance at the Emirates Stadium, with Viktor Gyökeres scoring twice on his debut.
• Manchester City 0–2 Tottenham Hotspur
City suffered a rare home defeat, with Tottenham’s Brennan Johnson and João Palhinha capitalizing on defensive lapses.
• Everton 2–0 Brighton & Hove Albion
In their first match at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton secured a 2-0 win, with Iliman Ndiaye scoring the inaugural goal and Jack Grealish providing 2 key assists.
• Fulham 1–1 Manchester United
Fulham and Manchester United played to a draw, with Emile Smith Rowe scoring for Fulham and Manchester United’s Yoro equalizing.
La Liga:
• Real Oviedo 0–3 Real Madrid
Real Madrid triumphed with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, maintaining their perfect start to the season.
• FC Barcelona 3–2 Levante
Barcelona staged a dramatic comeback, with Ferran Torres and Pedri scoring, and a late goal from Guille Fernández securing the win
Bundesliga:
• Bayern Munich 6–0 RB Leipzig
Bayern Munich delivered a dominant performance at the Allianz Arena, with Harry Kane scoring a hat-trick, Michael Olise adding two goals, and Luis Díaz marking his Bundesliga debut with a goal.
The Weekend Ahead
Saturday
Chelsea vs Fulham
• Head-to-Head: Chelsea has dominated this fixture with 25 wins, 12 draws, and just 3 losses in their last 40 encounters.
• Recent Form: Chelsea won the last meeting 2-1 against Fulham.
• Betting Tip: Chelsea to win 2-1.
Manchester United vs Burnley
• Head-to-Head: Manchester United leads with 12 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses in their last 20 meetings against Burnley.
• Recent Form: United has shown resilience, with a mixed record in recent encounters.
• Betting Tip: Bruno Fernandes to score first
Sporting CP vs FC Porto
• Head-to-Head: FC Porto has the upper hand with 29 wins, 27 draws, and 21 losses in their last 77 meetings with Sporting CP.
• Recent Form: Porto has been dominant in this fixture, often securing victories.
• Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score and Porto to win
Sunday
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
• Head-to-Head: Manchester City has won 13 of the last 18 encounters, with Brighton securing 2 wins and 3 draws.
• Recent Form: Brighton won 2-1 in their last meeting against Manchester City.
• Betting Tip: Brighton to win 2-1.
Liverpool vs Arsenal
• Head-to-Head: Liverpool has won 26, Arsenal 20, and 27 matches have ended in draws in their 73 encounters.
• Recent Form: Liverpool has been dominant at Anfield, remaining unbeaten in their last 14 home games against Arsenal.
• Betting Tip: Ekiteke to score 2 or more.
Get ready for a weekend packed with thrilling clashes, fierce rivalries, and potential high-scoring action. From the Premier League to La Liga, every game presents an opportunity to turn your predictions into wins. Place your bets now!
