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Player Focus: Teen Talents Coman & Sane in Spotlight as France Host Germany

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Player Focus: Teen Talents Coman & Sane in Spotlight as France Host Germany It’s fair to say that while an international break is often met by more than the odd grumble there is plenty of intrigue around not only the Euro qualifying play-offs but also a glamorous batch of friendlies. The brief hiatus from domestic action allows governing bodies of some of Europe&rsquo...

WhoScored Tipster: Derby Delight Hogs the Limelight in this Week's Betting Tips

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WhoScored Tipster: Derby Delight Hogs the Limelight in this Week's Betting Tips It’s an incredible coincidence that this weekend coming, there are three major derbies across Europe’s top 5 leagues. True, a local derby is not uncommon, but this time around, the three most heated city or regional rivalries all take place in the same round. Roma vs Lazio – Draw @...

WhoScored Tipster: Man City, Atletico and Juve Feature in this Week's Top Tips

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WhoScored Tipster: Man City, Atletico and Juve Feature in this Week's Top Tips It's a moment in the season when head-to-heads at the top of the table involve several surprises. The best example is Serie A: in a round where Napoli and Juventus face off, it's odd to see that the game will be played out between two sides closer to the relegation zone than the league’s summi...

WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips

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WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips Odds are flying high this weekend. You know there is a treat in store when one of the scheduled games is a replay of last season's Champions League final, not to mention that it is also the Madrid derby. As if that isn't enough, there is also Arsenal against Manchester City which is the first pro...

WhoScored Tipster: La Liga and Bundesliga Tips

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WhoScored Tipster: La Liga and Bundesliga Tips The underdogs are ready for a title challenge once again. Atlético Madrid and Borussia Dortmund begin their quests to show the world that they can win without the overpowering force of financial superiority. The Bundesliga and La Liga start this weekend and Klopp and Simeone's teams are the b...

Player Focus: Goretzka Easing Schalke's Concerns of Life Without Draxler

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Player Focus: Goretzka Easing Schalke's Concerns of Life Without Draxler Last summer Lewis Holtby's departure from Schalke was softened by the fact that the club had a number of emerging youngsters to take his place. Julian Draxler was at the front of the queue, though he had broken into the first team some time before, but now the club may well be gearing up for life wi...

League Focus: Whatever Happened to Bayern’s Bundesliga Challengers?

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League Focus: Whatever Happened to Bayern’s Bundesliga Challengers? This week’s hot ticket is in no doubt; Hertha Berlin’s Olympiastadion will host what is sure to be Bayern Munich’s coronation. A win for Pep Guardiola’s side will mathematically clinch a second straight Bundesliga title, with 7 games to spare. There will be some regrets five ...

WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips

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WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips The best value this week can be found in Italy. There aren't any particularly big clashes around Europe, so head to Serie A if you want to play it safe; otherwise bear in mind those who come into the weekend after European exploits or those who face a Champions or Europa League clash in the coming d...

Match Focus: Underachieving Giants Hamburg and Schalke Headed in Different Directions

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Match Focus: Underachieving Giants Hamburg and Schalke Headed in Different Directions It makes sense that the Bundesliga has the longest winter break of any of the major European leagues. Frankly, the total commitment to attacking football and the lusty atmospheres in the stands means that players and fans alike are more than deserving of a breather at Christmas.There could be no mor...

WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips

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WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips It's a relatively 'easy' weekend for all the big clubs in Europe, as far as the odds are concerned at least, with Lazio-Juventus standing out as the biggest clash, where the Bianconeri will release all of their rage from this week. The real value, however, lies in the mid-table match-ups in France. ...