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Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City Prediction and Betting Tips | November 28th 2025

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Central Coast Mariners will host Melbourne City at the Central Coast Stadium on Friday in the sixth round of the 2025-26 Australia A-League Men season. The home side have had a mixed start to their season under new boss Warren Moon but remain hopeful of improving on last season’s performance which saw them finish 10th. They suffered a a 3-2 defeat to Western Sydney Wanderers last time out, spending the entirety of the contest playing catch-up after conceding in the very first minute. Thanks for the submission! Melbourne City, meanwhile, headed into the international break in fine form but returned to action on a sour note as they suffered a 4-1 defeat to 10-man Adelaide United in the A-League last weekend. The visitors, who sit fourth in the league table, are just one point above their weekend opponents and will be looking to widen that gap with a win on Friday. Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers There have been 31 meetings between Central Coast and City. The hosts have won seven of those games while the visitors have won 16 times, with their other eight contests ending in draws. The visitors picked up a 1-0 win in the last meeting between the two teams, ending a seven-game winless run in the fixture. The hosts are without a clean sheet in their last 27 games in this fixture, a run stretching back to March 2015. City have the second-best defensive record in the Australian top-flight this season with a goal concession tally of five. Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City Prediction The Mariners have won just one of their last four games and two of their last 10 across all competitions. However, they have recorded a win and a draw in their two home league games this season and will be hopeful of a positive result on Friday. City, on the other hand, have won three of their last four games and have lost just one of their last eight. They have had their struggles on the road this season but remain the stronger side ahead of the weekend clash and should come out on top here. Prediction: Central Coast Mariners 1-2 Melbourne City Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City Betting Tips Tip 1 Result: Melbourne Tip 2 Goals Over/under 2. 5 Over 2. 5 goals (Six of the last seven matches between the two teams have produced more than 2. 5 goals) Tip 3 Both teams to score: YES.
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“Painful watch this…” – Rio Ferdinand identifies problem with Manchester United during 1-0 loss against Everton

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Rio Ferdinand slammed Manchester United during their 1-0 defeat against Everton in the Premier League on Monday, November 24. He bemoaned their lack of urgency against the 10-man Toffees. Ad The Red Devils hosted Everton at Old Trafford on Monday. They were handed a big boost after Idrissa Gana Gueye was sent off in the 13th minute after an altercation with his own teammate, Michael Keane. However, they failed to make it count, losing 1-0. Thanks for the submission! During the game, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand shared his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “Painful watch this. No urgency v familiar performance we’ve seen lot over the years at Old Trafford!” Ad Trending Rio Ferdinand @rioferdy5 Painful watch this. No urgency v familiar performance we’ve seen lot over the years at Old Trafford! #MUFC Ad Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored a brilliant goal for the visitors in the 29th minute. Just after the goal, Ferdinand wrote a post on X, writing: “Everton deserve that Utd been slow, sloppy in possession! Need the boss hair dryer at Half Time!” Rio Ferdinand @rioferdy5 Everton deserve that Utd been slow, sloppy in possession! Need the boss hair dryer at Half Time! Ad Manchester United had 23 attempts on goal, with six being on target, with 70% possession. Everton, meanwhile, had just two attempts, with one being on target, which was the goal. Ruben Amorim shares his thoughts after Manchester United’s defeat vs Everton Manchester United suffered their first defeat in six games across competitions on Monday, losing 1-0 against Everton. They won three and drew two of their previous games. After the loss, Amorim expressed his frustration with his side’s performance, saying (h/t manutd. com): Ad “Frustration, disappointment about the way we play the game. I think they were the better team with 11, they defend really well with 10 men [for] 70 minutes. So I think we deserved to lose, we didn’t play well, we didn’t play with the right intensity, and that’s it.” When asked why the players lacked intensity, Amorim added: Ad “Yeah, we talk about this a lot of times. I know which point we are in the moment, I have that feeling during this run. I will always talk about that. So we are not there, not even near, the point that we should be to fight for the best positions in the league, we have a lot to do and we need to be perfect to win games, and we were not perfect today.” Manchester United are 10th in the Premier League standings, 11 points behind leaders Arsenal and two behind fifth-placed Crystal Palace. The Red Devils will next face the Eagles at Selhurst Park on Sunday, November 30. × Feedback Why did you not like this content? Clickbait / Misleading Factually Incorrect Hateful or Abusive Baseless Opinion Too Many Ads Other Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Edited by Aditya Singh.
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Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven Prediction and Betting Tips | November 26th 2025

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Liverpool and PSV Eindhoven will battle for three points in a UEFA Champions League fixture on Wednesday (November 26th). The game will be played at Anfield. The hosts will be looking to bounce back from the debilitating 3-0 defeat they suffered against Nottingham Forest at the same venue in the Premier League over the weekend. They made a bright start to the game but went behind to Murillo’s 33rd minute strike. Nicolo Savona and Morgan Gibbs-White scored second half goals to compound the Reds’ misery and ensure they lost consecutive league defeats by a 3+ goal margin for the first time since 1965. Thanks for the submission! PSV, meanwhile, claimed maximum points with a 1-0 away win over NAC Breda. Guus Til’s 36th-minute strike settled the contest. The Lightbulbs will turn their focus to the continent where their last game saw them play out a 1-1 draw away to Olympiacos. Liverpool claimed a 1-0 home win over Real Madrid. The win saw the Merseyside outfit climb to eighth spot in the table with nine points from four games. PSV are 18th on five points. Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven Head-to-Head and Key Numbers Liverpool have five wins from the last seven head-to-head games. PSV Eindhoven have been victorious once while one game was drawn. Their most recent clash came in January 2025 when PSV claimed a 3-1 comeback home win in the UCL League phase last season. Liverpool are currently on a 13-game winning run at home in the UCL league/group phase. PSV are unbeaten in their last 15 away games across competitions (12 wins). PSV have won just one of 14 away European games against English opposition (eight losses). Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven Prediction Liverpool’s shambolic Premier League title defense went to new lows over the weekend in a comprehensive defeat against a beleaguered Forest. Poor results domestically have led to questions being asked of Arne Slot’s future but things are brighter on the continent, where they occupy the final automatic knockout spot. PSV are flying high at the moment and are unbeaten in their last 11 games across competitions (eight wins). Their last 10 UCL games have seen both sides find the back of the net. Back the home side to claim a narrow victory with goals at both ends. Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 PSV Eindhoven Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven Betting Tips Tip 1 Liverpool to win Tip 2 Both teams to score Tip 3 Over 2. 5 goals.
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Napoli vs Qarabag Prediction and Betting Tips | November 25th 2025

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SSC Napoli lock horns with Qarabag FK on matchday five of the UEFA Champions League league phase on Tuesday. Both sides are in the knockout phase play-off places. Antonio Conte’s Napoli warmed up for their continental commitment with a comfortable 3-1 Serie A home win over Atalanta at the weekend. A David Neres brace and a Noa Lang strike on the cusp of half-time put the Partenopei on their way before Atalanta bagged a second-half consolation through Gianluca Scamacca. Thanks for the submission! Second in Serie A after 12 games, Conte’s side haven’t fared as dominantly in Europe, though, winning only one of four matches. In their previous game, the Partenopei drew goalless at home with Eintracht Frankfurt earlier this month and are 24th in the 36-team standings, with four points from as many games, winning one. Meanwhile, Gurban Gurbanov’s Qarabag are fresh off a 4-2 win at Sumqayit in the Azerbaijani Premier League on Friday. Four different players two in each half were on the scoresheet for the Horsemen, who are three points clear at the top after 11 outings. In Europe, Gurbanov’s side have fared marginally better than their upcoming opponents, though, coming off a 2-2 home draw with Chelsea to move to 15th in the continental standings, with seven points from four matches, winning two. On that note, here’s a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Napoli-Qarabag Champions League clash at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona: Napoli vs Qarabag head-to-head stats and key numbers The two teams are meeting for the first time in a competitive outing. The Partonepei have never before met a team from Azerbaijan, while Qarabag are winless in six games against Italian teams, losing five. Napoli are unbeaten at home this season, winning six of eight games, including one in the Champions League. Qarabag have won eight of their nine road outings this season, losing one, but that loss has come in the Champions League (proper), having won thrice in qualifying. Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Napoli: W-L-D-D-W; Qarabag: W-W-D-W-D Napoli vs Qarabag prediction Both sides have prospered in their respective domestic leagues but haven’t quite hit their stride in Europe, especially Napoli. There isn’t any previous history between the two teams, but the Partenopei will draw confidence from their unbeaten home form this season. While Qarabag have been impressive on the road, they will have their task cut out at the Stadio Diego Maradona, having never before beaten an Italian team. A win for Conte’s side looks to be the most probable outcome on Tuesday as they seek a move up the standings. Prediction: Napoli 2-1 Qarabag Napoli vs Qarabag betting tips Tip-1: Napoli to win Tip-2: Qarabag to score (They have scored in every road game this season.) Tip-3: Over 1. 5 goals.
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Enzo Maresca provides update on whether Cole Palmer will play for Chelsea in matches against Barcelona and Arsenal

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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that Cole Palmer will be out for another week after fracturing his toe at home. The Englishman was set to return to training after recovering from his groin injury. Ad Speaking to the media ahead of the Burnley clash in the Premier League, Maresca said that Palmer had hit his left toe on a door at home in the middle of the night and is set to be out for another week. “He is probably not available for tomorrow, for sure, Barcelona, for sure, Arsenal, for sure. Unfortunately, he had an accident at home with his toe. But it’s nothing important. For sure, he is not back next week. We don’t know. It’s fractured. The only thing we know he is not available for this week and next week. I wake up many times in the night to go to the toilet, I hit my head and leg and everything. It can happen.” Ad Trending Maresca went on to reveal that Palmer was close to making his return to the pitch, but has now suffered a fresh setback. The Englishman was at the training ground yesterday, but has not trained with the first team. “He was very close. He was back with us, almost with the groin, which is very good news, but he has this small problem. The last time I saw him was yesterday morning and he was without socks, without flip-flops, without nothing. I don’t know how he is today. It was in the changing room. He wasn’t limping, he seemed okay, but it’s his small toe, so it can be painful.” Ad Chelsea face Burnley this weekend in the Premier League, followed by Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League, and Arsenal in the league. They have been without Cole Palmer since he came off early in the 2-1 loss at Manchester United in September. Chelsea miss Cole Palmer, admits Enzo Maresca Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has admitted he prefers to play with Cole Palmer on the pitch, and his players share the same opinion. He is happy that the team has performed without the star player, and said: Ad “Absolutely not [laughs], I don’t think that. The team prefer it when Cole is playing, I feel much better with Cole on the pitch but when he is not, we need to find solutions. The team is doing fantastic, really well. For any manager, it’s nice when you miss a player but the team still plays in the way you want it to.” Chelsea have lost just two of their 11 matches in all competitions since Palmer’s injury in September. They sit third in the Premier League table, eight points behind leaders Arsenal, and two points behind second-placed Manchester City. × Feedback Why did you not like this content? Clickbait / Misleading Factually Incorrect Hateful or Abusive Baseless Opinion Too Many Ads Other Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Edited by Sripad.
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Mainz vs Hoffenheim Prediction and Betting Tips | November 21st 2025

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Mainz will invite Hoffenheim to the Mewa Arena in the Bundesliga on Friday. The hosts have won just one of their 10 league games and are second-from-the-bottom in the league standings. Die Kraichgauer have fared much better with six wins, and they are sixth in the league table with 19 points. Thanks for the submission! Die Nullfünfer have endured a drop in form, and they are winless in their last six games in all competitions. They met Eintracht Frankfurt in their previous outing before the international break and fell to a 1-0 away loss. The visitors extended their winning streak in the league to four games earlier this month, defeating RB Leipzig 3-1. They conceded in the ninth minute, and goals from Albian Hajdari and Tim Lemperle later in the first half helped them overturn the deficit. Grischa Prömel added the goal after the break. Leipzig had two goals overturned by VAR. Mainz vs Hoffenheim Head-to-Head and Key Numbers The two teams have squared off 34 times in all competitions. The hosts have a narrow lead in the head-to-head record with 15 wins. Die Kraichgauer have 10 wins, and nine games have ended in draws. Both teams registered 2-0 home wins in their league meetings last season. The visitors have outscored Die Nullfünfer 21-8 in 10 league games thus far. Mainz have won just two of their eight games in all competitions, with both registered at home in the UEFA Conference League. Hoffenheim are unbeaten on their travels in the Bundesliga this season, winning four of the five games. The visitors have scored three goals apiece in their last four league games. The hosts have lost just one of their last five league games while recording three wins. Mainz vs Hoffenheim Prediction Die Nullfünfer head into the match in poor form, losing five of their last six league games. Notably, they are unbeaten in their last five home games in this fixture, recording four consecutive wins. Anthony Caci and Maxim Dal will miss this match due to injuries. Nadiem Amiri is back in training but is a major doubt alongside Andreas Hanche-Olsen. Die Kraichgauer have lost just one of their last five games, with that defeat registered against FC St. Pauli on penalties in the DFB-Pokal second round. Thirteen of their 21 goals in the Bundesliga this season have been scored on their travels. Adam Hlozek and Koki Machida are the two confirmed absentees for the visitors. Considering the current form of the two teams and the visitors’ recent goalscoring form, we back Die Kraichgauer to register a win here. Prediction: Mainz 1-2 Hoffenheim Mainz vs Hoffenheim Betting Tips Tip 1: Result Hoffenheim to win Tip 2: Goals Over/Under 2. 5 Goals Over 2. 5 goals Tip 3: Both teams to score Yes Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half Yes.
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“He always called me ‘negro, negro’” – When former Real Madrid star opened up on his clashes with Lionel Messi at Barcelona

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Former Real Madrid midfielder Royston Drenthe has slammed Barcelona legend Lionel Messi over his remarks and behavior during their encounters on the pitch. Recalling their clashes, Drenthe claimed that Messi repeatedly called him “negro,” a term that deeply bothered the Dutch player.

Drenthe, who faced Messi three times—once each while playing for Real Madrid, Hercules, and the Netherlands—won only with Hercules but lost the other two matches. Despite their frequent matchups, the tone Messi used during these encounters left a lasting negative impression on Drenthe.

In an interview with Dutch magazine *Helden* (h/t GOAL), Drenthe said:
“We played against each other a lot, and we always had problems. You know what really bothers me? That tone with which he always called me ‘negro, negro’. I understand that it is very common in South America, but we cannot stand it. Mahamadou Diarra, my teammate at Real Madrid, would become furious when Gabriel Heinze and Gonzalo Higuain initially called him ‘negro’. But they soon stopped.”

He added, “When I played against Barcelona with Hercules, I had the same problems with Messi again. Before the match, he gave me a hand and said, ‘Hola negro’. He didn’t shake my hand again after the match. I don’t think he’ll invite me to his birthday party.”

Drenthe made 65 senior appearances for Real Madrid over five years after joining the club from Feyenoord in 2007. He retired from professional football in November 2023.

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**Pep Guardiola likens Erling Haaland’s numbers to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi**

Erling Haaland has been in incredible form for Manchester City this season, scoring 17 goals and providing one assist in just 13 games across all competitions. For context, the club’s second-highest scorer in the same period, Jeremy Doku, has only two goals.

Haaland scored a brace in Manchester City’s 3-1 home win over Bournemouth in the Premier League on November 2.

After the match, Pep Guardiola compared Haaland’s impact to that of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, saying:
“This is what it’s like if you play with Messi or Ronaldo, his influence is so big. You see the numbers of that guy? Of course, he’s that level. Messi and Ronaldo have done it for 15 years, but this is the level. The first goal, the way he shoots the ball, it’s like, ‘I am going to score’. He has that hunger. It’s top. I said how incredibly coachable and manageable he is.”

Notably, Guardiola coached Lionel Messi for 219 games at Barcelona. During that time, Messi recorded 211 goals and 94 assists, winning numerous trophies, including a treble.

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Orlando Pride clinch home-field advantage for playoffs after 1-1 draw with Seattle Reign FC

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Pride secured home-field advantage in the quarterfinals of the NWSL Playoffs after playing to a 1-1 draw against Seattle Reign FC in Sunday evening’s Decision Day match at Inter&Co Stadium.

The match remained scoreless until the 76th minute, when defender Carson Pickett broke the deadlock with a left-footed half volley at the back post. This marked her fourth goal of the season across all competitions. Pickett scored just eight minutes after entering as a substitute, continuing Orlando’s trend of impactful bench performances. The Pride finished the regular season with eight goals from substitutes, the second-most in the league. Jacqueline Ovalle earned her second assist of the season on the play.

Seattle responded quickly, leveling the match in the 79th minute through defender Jordyn Bugg.

Orlando, the defending 2024 NWSL Champions, concluded the regular season fourth in the standings and enters the playoffs on a five-match unbeaten streak. Head coach Seb Hines guided the Pride to 11 wins this season, tying the second-most in club history after setting the record with 18 victories in 2024.

“We did what we set out to do, and that was to host a home game in the playoffs,” Pride coach Seb Hines said. “Obviously, we would have preferred the win and finish in that third spot, but it was not meant to be.”

The Pride will host Seattle again next weekend in a win-or-go-home quarterfinal matchup. The league is expected to announce time and date details in the coming hours.
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“You shouldn’t be so full of yourself” – Former Argentina star sends warning to Chelsea summer signing Alejandro Garnacho

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**Oscar Ruggeri Urges Chelsea Star Alejandro Garnacho to ‘Come Down to Earth’ for Argentina Call-Up**

Former Argentina defender and 1986 World Cup winner Oscar Ruggeri has opened up about Chelsea attacker Alejandro Garnacho, emphasizing the importance of grounding the young star to secure a spot in La Albiceleste’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Garnacho, who has made eight senior appearances for Argentina and provided one assist, was last called up in November 2024 for the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. However, he was not part of the nation’s 2022 World Cup-winning squad. As the Mundial approaches next year, Ruggeri has expressed concerns about Garnacho’s attitude and approach.

Speaking to GOAL, Ruggeri stated, “He’s no better than anyone else, you’re a football player, enjoy it, but you shouldn’t be so full of yourself. It’s pointless because you miss out on so much. Someone has to bring him down to earth. They’re not calling him up to the national team. If he comes back down to earth like he was, they’ll call him up again because he’s phenomenal on the pitch.”

**Garnacho’s Club Journey: From Manchester United to Chelsea**

Alejandro Garnacho rose through Manchester United’s academy and made a notable impact, registering 26 goals and 22 assists across 144 senior appearances for the Red Devils. However, after experiencing a falling out with head coach Ruben Amorim, Garnacho made a high-profile move to Chelsea during the summer transfer window for a reported fee of £40 million.

Since joining Chelsea, Garnacho has made seven appearances across competitions, starting five of those games. He has scored one goal so far, which came in a 2-1 Premier League loss to Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on October 25.

**Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca Comments on Garnacho’s Progress**

Ahead of Chelsea’s EFL Cup Fourth Round clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium on October 29, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca offered an update on Garnacho’s condition. The attacker was not included in the match-day squad for the game.

Speaking to Fotmob, Maresca said, “Garna is doing well. Garna is another player who we are trying to manage a little bit physically because he arrived here from United not 100% in his physical condition. He is working hard every day, he is getting better and better, and in this moment we are happy with the way he is playing.”

**Chelsea’s EFL Cup Victory and Upcoming Fixtures**

In the EFL Cup Fourth Round tie, Chelsea secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Wolves. Goals from Andre Santos (5′), Tyrique George (15′), Estevao (41′), and Jamie Gittens (89′) helped the Blues edge past their rivals. Wolverhampton’s goals came from Tolu Arokodare (48′) and David Moller Wolfe (73′, 90+1′).

Chelsea now face Cardiff City away in the quarter-finals of the competition as they look to continue their cup run.

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Alejandro Garnacho remains a player with immense potential both at club and international level, but according to Oscar Ruggeri, some humility and a grounded mindset may be key if the young attacker hopes to represent Argentina again on football’s biggest stage.
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Kobel makes a vital save as Dortmund beats Frankfurt on penalties in German Cup

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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Gregor Kobel sent Borussia Dortmund into the third round of the German Cup with a diving save that secured a penalty shootout victory against Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday.

Midfielder Farès Chaïbi stepped up to take Frankfurt’s fourth penalty, needing to score after Ritsu Doan had fired his shot over the bar earlier. Chaïbi’s low shot to Kobel’s right was brilliantly saved by the Swiss goalkeeper, who got down to hold the ball. This gave Dortmund a 4-2 shootout win, sparking flare-waving celebrations from Dortmund’s away fans.

The loss continues a troubled run for Frankfurt, who have managed just one win in their last six games across all competitions.

The match finished 1-1 after extra time, with Julian Brandt’s goal for Dortmund canceling out an opener from ex-Dortmund player Ansgar Knauff for Frankfurt.

In other German Cup action, Holstein Kiel, a second-tier team, caused an upset by knocking out Wolfsburg with a 1-0 win thanks to Alexander Bernhardsson’s penalty. Wolfsburg played most of the game with 10 men after Jenson Seelt was sent off in the 36th minute for receiving two bookings in quick succession.

Robert Glatzel’s 83rd-minute penalty secured a 1-0 victory for Hamburger SV over 10-man Heidenheim.

Hertha Berlin also advanced with a 3-0 win over Elversberg in a match featuring two second-division teams.

Later Tuesday, Leipzig, Hoffenheim, and St. Pauli will all be in action in the German Cup second round.
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