We are two weeks into the English Premier League season and it already looks as though Manchester City are going to be very tough to oust as champions. Real Madrid got off to a winning start without Cristiano Ronaldo, while Juventus, his new team, also got the win without their star man getting on the score sheet. The domestic European leagues are all now underway, which means there is a lot of ground to cover in the coming week, so let’s get right to the big games and the Soccer Betting predictions for this week. Check the latest odds right before placing your ticket.
Arsenal is also winless under their new regime, although in farness to the Gunners, they started out the season with games against Manchester City and Chelsea. This is a chance for Arsenal to break the goose egg, which I think they do.
Score Prediction: Arsenal 3 – West Ham 1
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Crystal Palace vs Liverpool – Monday
It was a solid start to the season for both of these teams, as they both managed to pick up the win in the opening week. Palace opened with a 2-0 win over EPL new boys Fulham, while Liverpool looked as though they are going to be an offensive force once again in a resounding 4-0 win over West Ham in their opener. This Liverpool team may actually prove to be the team that gives the champions a run for their money this season, assuming that they can tighten things up at the back. I like the Reds to go on the road and get the win here quite comfortably. Score Prediction: Crystal Palace 1 – Liverpool 3LA Galaxy vs LAFC – Friday
The Major League Soccer season is heading into the home stretch, with the playoffs drawing ever nearer. Week 26 opens with the LA Derby, a match-up that has proven to be incredibly entertaining, with the previous meetings between these two delivering goals aplenty. Both teams are currently sitting in a playoff spot in the Western Conference, although the Galaxy is near the line and have played a few extra games than the chasing pack. Probably a bigger need for a win for them in this one, but I think we are going to see a high scoring stalemate. Score Prediction: LA Galaxy 3 – LAFC 3Arsenal vs West Ham – Saturday
It’s still very early in the new season, but both of these teams could really do with a win. The Hammers spent some money in the offseason and made a managerial change in hopes of getting a reversal of fortunes, but they are 0-2 to start the season, scoring just once and giving up 6 goals in those games.