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This year’s edition will feature two Spanish sides as reigning European Champions Real Madrid battle Europa League holders Atletico Madrid at the Le Coq Arena in Tallinn Estonia.

The prospect of a season without reigning World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal forward ended his 10 year stay at the club. Julen Lopetegui. The Spaniard will have a tough act to follow as Zidane’s successor. Los Blancos have been extremely dominant in Europe in recent years as they claimed their third straight UEFA Champions League title last season The 2018 UEFA Super Cup will be the 43rd edition of the competition contested by the reigning champions of the two main European club competitions, the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. 

Since Real began a new era, Los Rojiblancos are good enough to take advantage of the weakness and secure a rare win over their rivals. In that case tactylyl Simone has advantage and only individual skill can make it happened for either side. Unfortunately, Simeone remains suspended from the touchline after he was sent off in Atletico's Europa League semi-final against Arsenal and was handed a four-match ban. He will be serving the third match of the suspension.

"It'll be a tough game both physically and tactically. It's a final and these two teams will bring the best out of each other. We're focused on what we need to do to beat Atletico." Julen Lopetegui.

"In this match we will do everything we can to take the game where we want it." Diego Simeone.

If we look at the last 5 matches between both, most of the games are usually between 25-30 shots. And no more than 3 goals between those two. The average of goals is 2,0. In the section of corners 9-7, 8-7,9-3, 6-2, 6-8. Which give around 13.

This year’s edition will feature two Spanish sides as reigning European Champions Real Madrid battle Europa League holders Atletico Madrid at the Le Coq Arena in Tallinn Estonia.

The prospect of a season without reigning World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal forward ended his 10 year stay at the club. Julen Lopetegui. The Spaniard will have a tough act to follow as Zidane’s successor. Los Blancos have been extremely dominant in Europe in recent years as they claimed their third straight UEFA Champions League title last season The 2018 UEFA Super Cup will be the 43rd edition of the competition contested by the reigning champions of the two main European club competitions, the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. 

Since Real began a new era, Los Rojiblancos are good enough to take advantage of the weakness and secure a rare win over their rivals. In that case tactylyl Simone has advantage and only individual skill can make it happened for either side. Unfortunately, Simeone remains suspended from the touchline after he was sent off in Atletico's Europa League semi-final against Arsenal and was handed a four-match ban. He will be serving the third match of the suspension.

"It'll be a tough game both physically and tactically. It's a final and these two teams will bring the best out of each other. We're focused on what we need to do to beat Atletico." Julen Lopetegui.

"In this match we will do everything we can to take the game where we want it." Diego Simeone.

If we look at the last 5 matches between both, most of the games are usually between 25-30 shots. And no more than 3 goals between those two. The average of goals is 2,0. In the section of corners 9-7, 8-7,9-3, 6-2, 6-8. Which give around 13.

Normally a two-legged affair – one at each stadium of the participants – thanks to a busy pre-season for Barcelona and the lack of spare dates, both teams have had to agree to the suggestion of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).


Sevilla can barely win against Barca. In the last 23 games against the Catalans, the Andalusians won only twice. Sevilla is in the Spanish Supercup for the fourth time after 2007, 2010 and 2016. Only at the first appearance, the Andalusians were able to get the trophy. In 2010 and 2016 lost in the Supercup each against Barcelona The game is played in the Grand Stade de Tangier of Morocco. the Supercup between champions and cup winners will also be held in Spain. As Barcelona made their national double last season, defeated Cup finalists Sevilla can compete in the Supercup. 

No one doubts the ability of FC Barcelona to score and we must not forget that one of Messi's favorite victims is Sevilla with a total of almost 30 goals since the first time they met in 2005. 

Sevilla coach, Pablo Machin, will go with an unfamiliar 3-4-3 system, he still has enough talent in his side to cause Barca problems. Though new, still has to correctly apply the systems he wants to implement and the style of play does not look very definite. Even so, it is expected that they will score at least one target, I like this team because they try from distance basically every time when they come closer to penalty box. 

About choice of corners is also easy to understand, between 6 and 13 corners is the most natural margin since more than 5 corners there are practically 99% of the games in a season and more than 13 is quite difficult to generate though. 

Atlético de Madrid closes its participation in the International Champions Cup against Inter Milan in the Metropolitan Wanda.

Diego Simeone have made very good presentations in their friendlies preparation, despite of missing a key figures always is tied and massive compact, difficult to play against and beat. This time the good news for Simeone is that he can already count on his full squad. Both teams have got some ups and downs in pre-season, but seeing that Diego Simeone’s troops are a real force to be reckoned with a win at home.

It will be final match of the 2018 International Champions Cup so both teams in term of motivation may to take more serious. 

Inter do not take many corners during recent preparations, basically looks very similar to Atletico in term of style and caution which speak about low scoring affair involving plenty of tactical fouls and breaks during a game. 

Atlético de Madrid closes its participation in the International Champions Cup against Inter Milan in the Metropolitan Wanda.

Diego Simeone have made very good presentations in their friendlies preparation, despite of missing a key figures always is tied and massive compact, difficult to play against and beat. This time the good news for Simeone is that he can already count on his full squad. Both teams have got some ups and downs in pre-season, but seeing that Diego Simeone’s troops are a real force to be reckoned with a win at home.

It will be final match of the 2018 International Champions Cup so both teams in term of motivation may to take more serious. 

Inter do not take many corners during recent preparations, basically looks very similar to Atletico in term of style and caution which speak about low scoring affair involving plenty of tactical fouls and breaks during a game. 

FC Porto starts defend the title of the Portuguese Liga at Estádio do Dragão receive Desportivo de Chaves, with six names in doubt due to an injury . Experts rate the Dragons weaker in comparison to previous season and preseason games exposed some weakness but in early stage of new season which team has not? Against newcomer and first game in front of own audience no matter of what people says should dominate their rival like they usually used to do and point them out. Chaves come back without a single score yet again against Sporting Gijón. Visitors were active, noticed several friendly games and most of them including large total of corners and without a score in last 5 friendlies. 

The success of the Super Cup opened the appetite of fans but if we review this game it wasn't perfect performance. It speak promising for us, and possible number of corners in future, late lead or back form behind, struggling with scoring might be supported by corners in order to find a net. 

The Flavienses were one of the pleasant surprises of the last season in the Primeira Liga where they finished in sixth place with 47 points and were close to achieving a historic classification to the UEFA Europa League. Desportivo de Chaves, debut in the current edition presents several new faces at Estádio do Dragão, with coach Daniel Ramos replacing Luís Castro and several reinforcements on the squad.
 

Red Manchester will open the new 2018/2019 Premier League season, welcomes guests from Leicester City.

Mourinho has cut a frustrated figure in pre-season tourney. United's squad is stretched through injuries and fitness issues with returning World Cup stars. Couldn't work with his first choice mates during whole summer session. Yet, confirms six Manchester United stars are ruled out for Leicester clash.

Stepping into this season, MU out of two early signings is Fred and Dalot. The final day of the "summer market" in the UK has closed and Manchester United do not have any more last minute addons. 

Even Leicester are spending more than £ 10 million to buy a player, so it can be said that what happened in the summer transfer of 2018 really makes Jose Mourinho disappointed. 

It is really difficult to measure quality of the teams since Manchester is very questionable about their performance, just huge question mark. 

The theory is that the actuality of the night may be very different than home supporters expect. 

I found it hard to guess United lineup especially possible formation, Mou mentioned that he will change his strategy adapting to available figures, wonder if it suprise the Fox and more important for myself the way how Man Utd used to play.

During preseason matches and keep in mind past edition of Premier LEague MU remainu
impotent upfront, even at Old Trafford with high advantage of ball possession do not let many goal attempts, previous track of data is harming for eyes, single shot vs Bayern, only 7 attempts against Real Madrid, 4 vs Liverpool. Leicester is capable to bring balance game, reduce ball possession to more equal number and ain't without a chance to score today.

Red Manchester will open the new 2018/2019 Premier League season, welcomes guests from Leicester City.

Mourinho has cut a frustrated figure in pre-season tourney. United's squad is stretched through injuries and fitness issues with returning World Cup stars. Couldn't work with his first choice mates during whole summer session. Yet, confirms six Manchester United stars are ruled out for Leicester clash.

Stepping into this season, MU out of two early signings is Fred and Dalot. The final day of the "summer market" in the UK has closed and Manchester United do not have any more last minute addons. 

Even Leicester are spending more than £ 10 million to buy a player, so it can be said that what happened in the summer transfer of 2018 really makes Jose Mourinho disappointed. 

It is really difficult to measure quality of the teams since Manchester is very questionable about their performance, just huge question mark. 

The theory is that the actuality of the night may be very different than home supporters expect. 

I found it hard to guess United lineup especially possible formation, Mou mentioned that he will change his strategy adapting to available figures, wonder if it suprise the Fox and more important for myself the way how Man Utd used to play.

During preseason matches and keep in mind past edition of Premier LEague MU remainu
impotent upfront, even at Old Trafford with high advantage of ball possession do not let many goal attempts, previous track of data is harming for eyes, single shot vs Bayern, only 7 attempts against Real Madrid, 4 vs Liverpool. Leicester is capable to bring balance game, reduce ball possession to more equal number and ain't without a chance to score today.

This pick does not need long explanation. Sevilla is well known mark, have won 91 of 176 games in international competitions. In the Europa League and in the UEFA Cup Sevilla comes to 65 wins in 117 games. Hardly any other club is as much for the Europa League as the Sevilla FC. With a total of five wins in this competition - twice in the predecessor UEFA Cup. Like always take the competition typically serious and will go to demolish their rival. 


Zalgiris is of roughly the same caliber as Ujpest Budapest (recent hosts rival). Sevilla will not let the Hungarians have a chance and it will not be any different on Thursday against Zalgiris Vilnius.  Club from Vilnius got into trouble with KI Klaksvik from Iceland. After a last-minute win in the first leg away (2:1) handed home with a score 1:1. Also in the second round against FC Vaduz from Liechtenstein it was a close affair. A (1:1) draw was enough in the return leg, after Zalgiris Vilnius won the first leg at home again just before the end with a (1:0) victory.

In nutshell  warm weather, spanish atmosphere, natural grass pitch (Zalgiris play on artificial), everything is in favor to Sevilla.

Has been a fairly serene route through to the third round of qualifying for Maribor, who have yet to concede en route to their tie against Rangers. Maribor have played four European ties and two league games this season and have yet to concede a goal. That's six competitive game without losing a goal now - four in Europe. The Purple have been the major force in Slovenian football over the past 10 years. Between 2010 and 2015, they picked up five successive league titles and one domestic treble, which came in 2012-13. Scottish opponents five times in the past 17 years. They boast an impressive record, too, and are unbeaten there in their previous four trips Rangers have been drawn to face Slovenian side Maribor in the Europa League third qualifying round. Maribor have triumphed on their last four visits to Scotland, knocking out Gers, Hibs, Celtic and Aberdeen. 

The Rangers Rangers are not back to the European top for a long time yet. Even series champion Celtic Glasgow gets his limits shown on an international stage year after year. And yet, you can call the Scottish league over the Slovenian as the stronger. After the Glasgow Rangers embarrassed themselves last year in the first round of qualifying for the Europa League with the departure of Progres Niederkorn from Luxembourg to the bones, the international competition for the Scottish traditional club is to be arrested this season.

Nowadays Rangers look good but would not say we can trust them blindly. Return leg in Georgia against Chikhura and Osijek showed some weakness and limits of Gerrard boys. Against well defending but not only focus in a back team Glasgow may suffer during long 90 minutes of the game. I see two nice bets for upcoming fixture, for more greedy Less than 3 goals and 10 corners but more safe max 3 goals and max 10 corners is very safe position and pick of the day for me. Maribor just do not rely on corners, since they start the new season don't take many, whilst Rangers also should not take much as they used to take once in occasion on mesure they straight against well organised team, last tie vs Aberdeen may to take as a good example.

The Hoops face the Greek side at home on Wednesday night in the first leg of their third qualifying round. Crucial first leg in order to pass to next phase as return leg in Athens at hot ground could be difficult. 


Celtic have major injury concerns of their own with Moussa Dembele out and Olivier Ntcham doubtful with an ankle injury while with key Argentinian striker Ezequiel Ponce a doubt for the trip to Glasgow is  AEK. The Greek side have been through a rebuilding phase since they were relegated from the country's top flight for the first time in their history in 2013. However Celtic are a more experience side than AEK, which is the main reason why home win should be considered to pick more corners and of course goals. Sync to data of toast track of total corners should follow to ball possession and more goal attempts by the Green. 

This is Celtic's six official match of the season, whereas AEK haven't played anyone yet. AEK after a series of ill-performed friendly matches (failed to score against 3 weak teams) finished their training period with a nice win 3-2 against Galatasaray. However their captain and best player lately (Mantalos) was injured, and he's out of at least this match.

Surly announced as one of the most attractive encounters in the third round of the current Champions League qualifier would not you disagree with me. 

By bookies Ajax is favored overall, however, the team of boss coach Erik ten Hag, probably highly rated based on the past, history achievements; the Dutch team had four times to reach the highest European and Champions League stages. Meanwhile, the new Standard only reached the first round of the Champions League 2009/10 season. The Belgians were last here in 2014/15 and were eliminated with back-to-back defeats to Zenit St. Petersburg.
 
In preparation, ten Hag could not yet build on the strong performances from the last season. 
Ajax's preparations for the new season have not shown any signs of improvement as they have not won six of their last eight games. Latest Ajax lost 0-3 to Wolfsburg in a friendly match in preparation for today's match against Standard Liege. However many first choice players were left here.  
 
I see the Belgians in a minor outsider role, should be remembered that  on home field, Standard Liege lost only one match in the past 20 meetings. The defeat they had to get in front of Nancy only came from an innocent friendly match

A problem with Belgian side is their leaky defense so the same may say about Dutch side, first leg in Amsterdam could easily finished 2:2 or 3:1, having said that share of goals is tempting. 

Standard Liege finished sixth during the regular Belgian season but then improved during the Championship playoff and sealed a place in the Champions League by coming in second behind Club Brugge. The Belgian league has already been underway for two weeks, with Standard winning their opening game against RKC Genk (3-2) before drawing 0-0 at Waasland-Beveren.

Both carry some troubles lately which is indicated in recent results, noth unstable, collect goals, both to concede here seems like a right choice.   



 

In the second round of the Russian Football Championship, the St. Petersburg Zenit will meet in their field with the Tula Arsenal. On a paper it looks like an easy win but newcomer shown determination and won't give up that easily. We should expect the Gunners to defend most of time, like they did against Dinamo, however early red card helped them to find in more balanced game. The first match showed that with the attack from the Tula not everything is in order. Oleg Kononov, who replaced the Montenegrin, has not yet found a striker for his team.  There were no goals, but there were not many moments and opportunities. Weak impression left the game. 

We can expect powerful support of the fans, they still remember last year's defeat at home.  All in all this should be one way train, Zenit never show up in corner kicks, just don;t need them, that is a story from past season. After reviewing preseason campaign that seems nothing has change. When one team is ask to pointing than amount should be less than double digit. 

Waasland-Beveren and Standard open the second day of play in the Jupiler Pro League. The host will play the first home game of the season today, official presentation in front of its public, you can imagine how important it is for every team who starts a new season in front of own crowd. 

Waasland-Beveren own a point in the opening match of the new season last weekend with score 2-2 in the Regenboogstadion of Zulte Waregem. Also preseason run conceiving about potential score by both camps.

The opponent is well known from early stage and past predictions Standard de Liège. In previous preview Standard did even better than expected and kept the three points at home against AA Gent (3-2).

Constantly backed by me as this team seems like being in difficult moment. For sure Liege represent more quality but concede a lot of goals in away matches against less quality teams. What is important to mention that Standard will play on Wednesday against Ajax, probably will be focus will remain on that game. More opta brings satisfying evidences, last three h2h matches both teams scored.

After winning the first run on their pitch the F91 have come half way and can consider continuing the adventure and qualify for the 3rd round of the Europe League. First leg involved everything what football is feed it. Goal Attempts, scores, corners, fouls just everything in full packet. Second leg should delivery it again. 

Both countries stay in margin of suspicious so everything is possible here. 15-3 corners at the end of the game extended overish trend. Can not add more about those teams, just watch and have fun. This should by circus.

Hard to belive that next sparing will bring any improvement to Red Devils performance. Mou always struggling to cheer up and motivate his troops and don't hide troubles of duplicated squad brought to USA. Replement and youngsters just can't cope and carry. Most of teams in USA Tourney deal with mix selection but only MU's is struggling so badwith that. Will try to get their miserable pre-season campaign back on track when they take on Real Madrid? Mood is really bad and not only because of poor results but facing a wave of criticism of coach's negative comments about the team in recent days, both before and after the Liverpool clash.

Real Madrid returned to business
a relatively late. It will be first game so questionable how will contribute. Firm other side young sele ctions of Barcelona dealed well in first half against Tottenha so maybe there is nothing to worring about?

The new coach Real Madrid's Julen Lopetegui should be taken as a factor here and strong input, signal for Galacticos to show up. 

In theory, this is a good opportunity for Manchester United to win the first time in the official stage in preparation for the new season. As long I watch the team stay I rather stay away from the hope and focus on facts though. 

Overall the Intentional Cup delivery fun and load of goals. Most of time first half stay low scoring and more come late in last minutes. This could be a case here as well. MU always start rough and get better in second half. Odds for both to score In 2nd half and RM to score first at ht, goal in both halves plus goal after 75' or 80' that potential profitable forecasts. 

Hard to belive that next sparing will bring any improvement to Red Devils performance. Mou always struggling to cheer up and motivate his troops and don't hide troubles of duplicated squad brought to USA. Replement and youngsters just can't cope and carry. Most of teams in USA Tourney deal with mix selection but only MU's is struggling so badwith that. Will try to get their miserable pre-season campaign back on track when they take on Real Madrid? Mood is really bad and not only because of poor results but facing a wave of criticism of coach's negative comments about the team in recent days, both before and after the Liverpool clash.

Real Madrid returned to business
a relatively late. It will be first game so questionable how will contribute. Firm other side young sele ctions of Barcelona dealed well in first half against Tottenha so maybe there is nothing to worring about?

The new coach Real Madrid's Julen Lopetegui should be taken as a factor here and strong input, signal for Galacticos to show up. 

In theory, this is a good opportunity for Manchester United to win the first time in the official stage in preparation for the new season. As long I watch the team stay I rather stay away from the hope and focus on facts though. 

Overall the Intentional Cup delivery fun and load of goals. Most of time first half stay low scoring and more come late in last minutes. This could be a case here as well. MU always start rough and get better in second half. Odds for both to score In 2nd half and RM to score first at ht, goal in both halves plus goal after 75' or 80' that potential profitable forecasts. 

This clash smells like and other goal fiesta at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. 

Once again Barça's main players such as Messi, Busquet, Pique, Umtiti, Coutinho and Suarez are still unavailable but the youngsters played great and show off an excellent attacking form in first half against Tottenham. Odds dropped very much for London but Barca surprised twice in first period of the game. Catalans started the game aggressively, scoring two goals but more experienced and adult selection of english club made and positive come back. 

Overall Barcelona made a positive start while Italians in almost optimal selection struggled in first game. Of course again, the result is not important at all. Despite that Roma have their entire first team squad in this tour, the Italians will probably play a lot better once the Barça B boys however they never look solid at the back against top teams so I do believe that Barca will hit again, of twice score odds seem legit. 

This clash smells like and other goal fiesta at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. 

Once again Barça's main players such as Messi, Busquet, Pique, Umtiti, Coutinho and Suarez are still unavailable but the youngsters played great and show off an excellent attacking form in first half against Tottenham. Odds dropped very much for London but Barca surprised twice in first period of the game. Catalans started the game aggressively, scoring two goals but more experienced and adult selection of english club made and positive come back. 

Overall Barcelona made a positive start while Italians in almost optimal selection struggled in first game. Of course again, the result is not important at all. Despite that Roma have their entire first team squad in this tour, the Italians will probably play a lot better once the Barça B boys however they never look solid at the back against top teams so I do believe that Barca will hit again, of twice score odds seem legit. 

This is the second consecutive fixture Singapore has been selected as one of the venue for the International Champions Cup match.

The English Club measured against a leathery Atletico Madrid and shown big team spirit and offensive football. The Gunners definitely tune up but from other side once again proved that struggling with closing game, could not unlock very well oiled Atletico's machine. Nevertheless it speaks positive about upcoming exhibition, in order to win Arsenal will need all resources like goal attempts and corners in order to find a net. 

New coach Unai Emery clearly has more work to do before entering the new season but still look better will line up than his ex-club. PSG squad at the second match at ICC 2018 has not added any value added by the star team to knock out the World Cup of this club has not yet joined. Figures like Neymar, Cavani, Di Maria, Silva and Mbappe still resting after the 2018 World Cup. Without them PSG looked blank and stay in a shadow of Bavarians. 

Here is a deal, Emery against exclub, Parisians must feel extra motivation to beat their past former, what is more PSG without a number of their star players should be also exposed by well playing The Gunners.  

First ICC match haven't disappointed me so I will go for Arsenal again. #OOT presents some fine combination worth to stake on. 

P.S. More goals come so far in 2nd half (at least 2), you can keep it in mind and turn the news to gold.  Good Luck.