Fernando Verdasco ended the hopes of Rafael Nadal for the first title of "Masters 1000" tournament in Miami. Earlier this morning, both competed in a game of the third round, but surprisingly or not, Verdasco won with 6:4, 2:6, 6:3.
In this way Verdasco recorded second consecutive win over Nadal, as he managed to beat him in the third round in Madrid in 2012. Previously the Matador had won in 13 consecutive matches against his compatriot.
"This is a great victory. Miami tournament is very important, and tonight I had to rival one of the greatest players in the history. It is great feeling to play on this court. I really enjoyed every moment, "said Verdasco after the game.
"Today it was a good day for me. I played well and I won. I am very happy, and now I just need to recover for my next match, "said in additional Verdasco.
The 31 years old Spaniard will meet in the next round Juan Monaco, and the winner will qualify for the quarter final.
"Fernando game was better than mine in the third set and more than me he deserved the victory, in this there is no doubt," said Nadal in his turn. "In the last month and a half, my game has improved. But at the same time I`m very nervous in some moments of playing, especially in some important moments of the game, "admitted the Matador.
Monday, March 30, 2015
Monday, March 23, 2015
Apollon Smirnis vs Panachaiki
The football match between Apollon Smirnis and Panachaiki is a fight from the 22nd round of the Championship in Football League-South of Greece. Check out our analysis and prepare your own football picks!
The hosts are the third in the table with 44 points, gained after 13 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses since the beginning of the league. Having played in a total of 21 matches, they have scored 31 goals in the opponent`s door and have received 13 goals. In front of its fans, the team has had 11 matches until the moment in which there have been 9 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss at home, at a total goal difference of 19:7.
The visiting team of Panachaiki is the second in the table with an asset of 45 points accumulated after 14 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses during the season. In a total number of 21 matches played, these players have made 38 goals and allowed 16 goals. Away, the team has had 10 matches, in which there have been 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, scored 16 goals in the door of the opponents and allowed 12 hits in their own door.
In the last 10 fights in all tournaments played, the team of Apollon Smirnis has had 6 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, with a goal difference of 14:5. In the previous 5 home games, the team has had 4 wins, a draw and no losses. In these duels, the hosts have made 8 hits in the door of their guests and have allowed them to score 3 goals.
In their last 10 matches in all competitions, Panachaiki has had 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses with a goal difference of 17:6. In their last five visits, the team has achieved 1 win, a draw and 3 losses. These guests have made 6 goals in the door of their host teams and they have received 7.
In the previous two home games, the team of Apollon Smirnis has had 2 wins: 3:1 over the team of Chania and 1:0 against Aharnajkos Menidi. In the last two visits, the team of Panachaiki has had 2 losses: 1:2 against AEK Athens and 1:2 against the team of Kallithea.
In the previous three matches between the two teams, the team of Apollon Smirnis has achieved 2 successes and Panachaiki team has won a victory at a total goal difference 4:3
We offer you a football prediction mentioned by sport tips in favor of the host team plus some kind of insurance or namely double chance: 1X.
The hosts are the third in the table with 44 points, gained after 13 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses since the beginning of the league. Having played in a total of 21 matches, they have scored 31 goals in the opponent`s door and have received 13 goals. In front of its fans, the team has had 11 matches until the moment in which there have been 9 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss at home, at a total goal difference of 19:7.
The visiting team of Panachaiki is the second in the table with an asset of 45 points accumulated after 14 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses during the season. In a total number of 21 matches played, these players have made 38 goals and allowed 16 goals. Away, the team has had 10 matches, in which there have been 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, scored 16 goals in the door of the opponents and allowed 12 hits in their own door.
In the last 10 fights in all tournaments played, the team of Apollon Smirnis has had 6 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, with a goal difference of 14:5. In the previous 5 home games, the team has had 4 wins, a draw and no losses. In these duels, the hosts have made 8 hits in the door of their guests and have allowed them to score 3 goals.
In their last 10 matches in all competitions, Panachaiki has had 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses with a goal difference of 17:6. In their last five visits, the team has achieved 1 win, a draw and 3 losses. These guests have made 6 goals in the door of their host teams and they have received 7.
In the previous two home games, the team of Apollon Smirnis has had 2 wins: 3:1 over the team of Chania and 1:0 against Aharnajkos Menidi. In the last two visits, the team of Panachaiki has had 2 losses: 1:2 against AEK Athens and 1:2 against the team of Kallithea.
In the previous three matches between the two teams, the team of Apollon Smirnis has achieved 2 successes and Panachaiki team has won a victory at a total goal difference 4:3
We offer you a football prediction mentioned by sport tips in favor of the host team plus some kind of insurance or namely double chance: 1X.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Borussia Dortmund vs Juventus
Borussia Dortmund welcomes Juventus at Signal Iduna Park in a rematch of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League. Three weeks ago, in the first battle between both teams, Juventus took a lead of 2:1, which now will protect on the foreign terrain. If you are going to bet, then make sure you have the right football picks adviced by basketball picks . Look at our analyses and decide for yourself whether you will accept our opinion or not.
Borussia Dormund disappointed its fans over the weekend after boring a goalless draw in their stadium against Cologne. Yellow-black, however in practice do not have any goals in the Bundesliga since it is located in the middle of the table. Jurgen Klopp will throw all the best available in the second leg with Juventus with the thought of success that to rank his team forward.
The derby against Juve will be missed of Nuri Sahin, Lucas Piscek and Kevin Groskrojc because of injuries. The absence of the latter two is uncomfortable for Klopp as the coach of Borussia relies mainly on the position of right-back. In view of this, in the starting lineup again we will see the young Oliver Kirch. Kevin Kampl will be probably start the holder because of his better form, and Shinji Kagava will remain on the bench - the experts think.
Juventus defeated Palermo with 1:0 over the weekend and in practice can be considered a reliable champion of Italy. They already lead by 14 points atop the standings ahead of Roma and calmly can concentrate on the participation in the Champions League.
After he was punished for the visit in Palermo, Paul Pogba returned rested in the starting lineup for Max Allegri. Andrea Pirlo, however, will miss the visit in the Dormund because of an injury. Instead, in the middle of the pitch Roberto Pereira will start. The attack will once again be led by Alvaro Morata, who is in a good shape, and often scores the goals. The Spaniard will partner with Carlos Tevez, while at the more posterior positions will act Arturo Vidal.
Juventus will start the match with a solid defense. The hosts showed over the weekend that the difficult schedule and probably defense overran and now you will have problems. In view of this, we believe that we will see a few goals in rematch between Borussia Dormund and Juventus. Our soccer prediction is that there will be fewer than 2.5 goals in total.
Borussia Dormund disappointed its fans over the weekend after boring a goalless draw in their stadium against Cologne. Yellow-black, however in practice do not have any goals in the Bundesliga since it is located in the middle of the table. Jurgen Klopp will throw all the best available in the second leg with Juventus with the thought of success that to rank his team forward.
The derby against Juve will be missed of Nuri Sahin, Lucas Piscek and Kevin Groskrojc because of injuries. The absence of the latter two is uncomfortable for Klopp as the coach of Borussia relies mainly on the position of right-back. In view of this, in the starting lineup again we will see the young Oliver Kirch. Kevin Kampl will be probably start the holder because of his better form, and Shinji Kagava will remain on the bench - the experts think.
Juventus defeated Palermo with 1:0 over the weekend and in practice can be considered a reliable champion of Italy. They already lead by 14 points atop the standings ahead of Roma and calmly can concentrate on the participation in the Champions League.
After he was punished for the visit in Palermo, Paul Pogba returned rested in the starting lineup for Max Allegri. Andrea Pirlo, however, will miss the visit in the Dormund because of an injury. Instead, in the middle of the pitch Roberto Pereira will start. The attack will once again be led by Alvaro Morata, who is in a good shape, and often scores the goals. The Spaniard will partner with Carlos Tevez, while at the more posterior positions will act Arturo Vidal.
Juventus will start the match with a solid defense. The hosts showed over the weekend that the difficult schedule and probably defense overran and now you will have problems. In view of this, we believe that we will see a few goals in rematch between Borussia Dormund and Juventus. Our soccer prediction is that there will be fewer than 2.5 goals in total.
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Barcelona - Rayo Vallecano (Primera Division)
The battle for the title is resumed after misstep of Real Madrid last weekend and yesterday again. Barcelona is now just 2 points from the Royal Club and at the end of this month will take the "white ballet" at his stadium. Barca needs a mandatory victory now.
Barcelona secured his final for the Cup of Spain after a victory over Villarreal with 3:1 as guest in the week. Unfortunately, Sergio Busquets has been injured in this meeting. Spanish international will recover quickly, but will miss the match against Rayo Vallecano. Instead, in the middle of the pitch will see Javier Mascherano and his place in the middle of defense will take Jeremy Mathieu. Because of accumulated yellow cards, penalty received the Brazilian star Neymar. Pedro will replace him in the starting line-up and will operate on the left flank of the attack of Barca. Luis Suarez will take a position in the center of Barcelona`s attack and will seek a fourth goal for his team. Thomas Vermaelen got a new injury and will not be available to the coach Luis Enrique.
Rayo Vallecano took a nice win last weekend over Levante with 4:2. Four goals for Rayo Vallecano in this match and all scored by Alberto Bueno, as all fell within 15 minutes in the first half. Now the coach Paco Jemez once again will rely on the Spaniard to score hits. He will partner with Leo Baptistao up front. The composition of Rayo is with two penalized players for the game against Barca - Ze Castro and Raul Baena. Titular guardian Tono is injured and this means that Cristian Alvarez will get a new chance to shine on the frame. Jorge Morcillo will return in the defensive four and also in midfield, as defensive midfielders will see Mohammed Fatau and Roberto Trashorras.
The hosts will be looking for a convincing victory in the battle for the title, while guests will try to consolidate the good impressions left in the last round of Primera. Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano play offensive football, which is a guarantee for goals in the early afternoon at "Camp Nou".
Recommended bet: Over 4.0 goals @ 1.575 at bet365
Barcelona secured his final for the Cup of Spain after a victory over Villarreal with 3:1 as guest in the week. Unfortunately, Sergio Busquets has been injured in this meeting. Spanish international will recover quickly, but will miss the match against Rayo Vallecano. Instead, in the middle of the pitch will see Javier Mascherano and his place in the middle of defense will take Jeremy Mathieu. Because of accumulated yellow cards, penalty received the Brazilian star Neymar. Pedro will replace him in the starting line-up and will operate on the left flank of the attack of Barca. Luis Suarez will take a position in the center of Barcelona`s attack and will seek a fourth goal for his team. Thomas Vermaelen got a new injury and will not be available to the coach Luis Enrique.
Rayo Vallecano took a nice win last weekend over Levante with 4:2. Four goals for Rayo Vallecano in this match and all scored by Alberto Bueno, as all fell within 15 minutes in the first half. Now the coach Paco Jemez once again will rely on the Spaniard to score hits. He will partner with Leo Baptistao up front. The composition of Rayo is with two penalized players for the game against Barca - Ze Castro and Raul Baena. Titular guardian Tono is injured and this means that Cristian Alvarez will get a new chance to shine on the frame. Jorge Morcillo will return in the defensive four and also in midfield, as defensive midfielders will see Mohammed Fatau and Roberto Trashorras.
The hosts will be looking for a convincing victory in the battle for the title, while guests will try to consolidate the good impressions left in the last round of Primera. Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano play offensive football, which is a guarantee for goals in the early afternoon at "Camp Nou".
Recommended bet: Over 4.0 goals @ 1.575 at bet365
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Hull City - Sunderland (Premier League)
The team of Hull City allowed a minimal loss of 0:1 against Stoke City last weekend and now this match against in Sunderland is an excellent opportunity to return to the path of victory. "Tigers" won seven of nine possible points in the first three rounds and remain four points of the relegation zone.
Hull City has a series of seven games against teams from the top 8 in the next rounds and should take advantage of opportunities such as this. They have four wins from four games against Sunderland.
Sunderland, in turn, has not won a game against teams from the bottom half of the table and do not know the taste of victory in his last five games, in four of them has not even managed to score a goal.
Hull City won his last two households and today has an excellent opportunity to increase these series.
Recommended bet: For Hull City @ 2.15 at bet365
Hull City has a series of seven games against teams from the top 8 in the next rounds and should take advantage of opportunities such as this. They have four wins from four games against Sunderland.
Sunderland, in turn, has not won a game against teams from the bottom half of the table and do not know the taste of victory in his last five games, in four of them has not even managed to score a goal.
Hull City won his last two households and today has an excellent opportunity to increase these series.
Recommended bet: For Hull City @ 2.15 at bet365
Monday, February 23, 2015
Schalke 04 - Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)
Everybody in Gelsenkirchen want to forget the match with Real Madrid in the Champions League played during the week and lost with 0:2. Schalke has been aware that has a minimal chance against white ballet and now has to concentrate on the battle for the Top 4 in the Bundesliga. Now at "Veltins-Arena" arrives convenient rival, who has been defeated with 3:0 in the autumn. Schalke fans hope of an easy victory, but the form of Werder Bremen in the New Year is deadly. We expect endlessly exciting match of the 22nd round of the Bundesliga. The odds for the game offered by the leading bookmaker bet365 are as follows: 2.05 for a home win, with a draw at 3.50 and 3.60 for the victory of the guests.
The defeat from Real Madrid was expected and now Roberto Di Matteo has to adjust his team to battle on the home front. In the game against white ballet, Italian specialist has available the star of Schalke - Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. For the matches in the Bundesliga, the Dutchman is suspended and will not play against Werder. This means that Eric Choupo-Moting will be the only striker for Schalke against Werder. He will be assisted by the rear edge of Kevin-Prince Boateng and Tranquillo Barnetta. In the camp of hosts still have quite injured players. Because of injuries, the match against Werder miss Jefferson Farfan, Julian Draxler, Chinedu Obasi and both goalkeepers Ralf Fahrmann and Fabian Giefer. In their absence Timon Wellenreuther will start in the frame. He showed good class against Real Madrid and Di Matteo should be calm for the presentation of the goalkeeper. Despite his weak performances against Real, central defender Joel Matip will keep his place among the holders of Schalke.
Fifth consecutive victory in the Bundesliga for Werder Bremen came against Augsburg (3:2) and now the team takes the 8th position in the standings, only 3 points of the places entitling participation in tournaments. All of the camp of Bremen are delighted with the work of Viktor Skrypnyk and can be safely said that Werder is the pleasant surprise of the spring season. Now for this important visit on "Veltins-Arena", Skrypnyk is not being able to rely on the injured Philipp Bargfrede, Melvyn Lorenzen, Marnon Busch, Alex Galvez and Ozkan Yildirim. Assani Lukimya-Mulongoti will earn a place in central defence and in midfield will be the young Felix Kroos.
The composition of the hosts has important absences, which can affect on the performance of Schalke. Werder Bremen is in great shape and we think that guests will leave with a point or three from the forbidding "Veltins-Arena".
Prediction Schalke - Werder Bremen: X2
Security: 6/10
Odds: 1.80 at bet365
The defeat from Real Madrid was expected and now Roberto Di Matteo has to adjust his team to battle on the home front. In the game against white ballet, Italian specialist has available the star of Schalke - Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. For the matches in the Bundesliga, the Dutchman is suspended and will not play against Werder. This means that Eric Choupo-Moting will be the only striker for Schalke against Werder. He will be assisted by the rear edge of Kevin-Prince Boateng and Tranquillo Barnetta. In the camp of hosts still have quite injured players. Because of injuries, the match against Werder miss Jefferson Farfan, Julian Draxler, Chinedu Obasi and both goalkeepers Ralf Fahrmann and Fabian Giefer. In their absence Timon Wellenreuther will start in the frame. He showed good class against Real Madrid and Di Matteo should be calm for the presentation of the goalkeeper. Despite his weak performances against Real, central defender Joel Matip will keep his place among the holders of Schalke.
Fifth consecutive victory in the Bundesliga for Werder Bremen came against Augsburg (3:2) and now the team takes the 8th position in the standings, only 3 points of the places entitling participation in tournaments. All of the camp of Bremen are delighted with the work of Viktor Skrypnyk and can be safely said that Werder is the pleasant surprise of the spring season. Now for this important visit on "Veltins-Arena", Skrypnyk is not being able to rely on the injured Philipp Bargfrede, Melvyn Lorenzen, Marnon Busch, Alex Galvez and Ozkan Yildirim. Assani Lukimya-Mulongoti will earn a place in central defence and in midfield will be the young Felix Kroos.
The composition of the hosts has important absences, which can affect on the performance of Schalke. Werder Bremen is in great shape and we think that guests will leave with a point or three from the forbidding "Veltins-Arena".
Prediction Schalke - Werder Bremen: X2
Security: 6/10
Odds: 1.80 at bet365
Borussia Dortmund - Mainz 05 (Bundesliga)
Everybody are asking whether the hosts will escape relegation. Jurgen Klopp`s boys made a big step with victory over Freiburg in the last round. Now they take Mainz 05 of whom lost with 2:0 in the first part of the championship. Guests are not presented convincingly and remains not far from the danger zone. This fight can answer to many of the experts question - whether Borussia Dortmund can be pulled to the second division. The odds for the game offered by the leading bookmaker bet365 are as follows: 1.33 for a home win, with a draw at 5.25 and 9.50 for the victory of the guests.
Success on the field of Freiburg will inspire confidence to the boys of Jurgen Klopp. All experts believe that Borussia can not fall. A nice series of wins can climb the team in the standings and is now very felicitous moment for new success. For the game against Mainz, Klopp hardly afford to make many changes in the composition. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will lead the attack after his two goals in the door of Freiburg last weekend. The other two strikers - Ciro Immobile and Adrian Ramos will stay on the bench and they will appear in the second half if there is a negative result. Klopp will choose between Sokratis and Piszczek on the right back. With injures in the camp of Borussia are Kevin Grosskreutz, Sebastian Kehl, Sven Bender, Erik Durm and Jakub Blaszczykowski.
After sonorous victory with 5:0 over Paderborn at the start of the spring part of the championship, the team of Mainz recorded a draw with Hanover (1: 1) and lost at home to Hertha (0:2). The boys of Kasper Hjulmand must improve their level in order not to go dangerously close to the relegation zone. In autumn Mainz defeated Borussia Dortmund with 2:0 in their stadium and now will try to get at least a partial success. Danish coach of Mainz can not rely on the injured Jairo Samperio, Christoph Moritz and Todor Nedelev . Because of his red card in the game against Hertha - goalkeeper Loris Carius misses the match and will be replaced by Stefanos Kapino under the frame. Mainz will struggle with a negative trend in this visit. The Reds have not won in their last eight away matches in Bundesliga and will try to change this fact.
Both teams are leaning against the wall and will not want to lose. Borussia scoring difficult at home and Mainz almost certainly will be closed and will rely on counterattacks. Given the importance of the game is unlikely to see many hits in the game.
Prediction Borussia Dortmund - Mainz 05: Under 3.5 goals
Security: 7/10
Odds: 1.525 at bet365
Success on the field of Freiburg will inspire confidence to the boys of Jurgen Klopp. All experts believe that Borussia can not fall. A nice series of wins can climb the team in the standings and is now very felicitous moment for new success. For the game against Mainz, Klopp hardly afford to make many changes in the composition. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will lead the attack after his two goals in the door of Freiburg last weekend. The other two strikers - Ciro Immobile and Adrian Ramos will stay on the bench and they will appear in the second half if there is a negative result. Klopp will choose between Sokratis and Piszczek on the right back. With injures in the camp of Borussia are Kevin Grosskreutz, Sebastian Kehl, Sven Bender, Erik Durm and Jakub Blaszczykowski.
After sonorous victory with 5:0 over Paderborn at the start of the spring part of the championship, the team of Mainz recorded a draw with Hanover (1: 1) and lost at home to Hertha (0:2). The boys of Kasper Hjulmand must improve their level in order not to go dangerously close to the relegation zone. In autumn Mainz defeated Borussia Dortmund with 2:0 in their stadium and now will try to get at least a partial success. Danish coach of Mainz can not rely on the injured Jairo Samperio, Christoph Moritz and Todor Nedelev . Because of his red card in the game against Hertha - goalkeeper Loris Carius misses the match and will be replaced by Stefanos Kapino under the frame. Mainz will struggle with a negative trend in this visit. The Reds have not won in their last eight away matches in Bundesliga and will try to change this fact.
Both teams are leaning against the wall and will not want to lose. Borussia scoring difficult at home and Mainz almost certainly will be closed and will rely on counterattacks. Given the importance of the game is unlikely to see many hits in the game.
Prediction Borussia Dortmund - Mainz 05: Under 3.5 goals
Security: 7/10
Odds: 1.525 at bet365
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