viviennewestwoodstore

Tag: land

  • Atletico can land a rare victory

    Atletico can land a rare victory

    Our Football Bet of the Day column takes a trip to Brazil this Thursday as we’ve found an interesting odds against price from the Palmeiras vs Atlético Mineiro game that we think is worth a flutter…

     

    Atletico Mineiro have a miserable recent record against Palmeiras but there are plenty of reasons to expect a better outcome for the visitors in their latest Brazilian Serie A clash on Thursday.

    The Belo Horizonte side have hit some decent form recently and look to be taking on Palmeiras at the right time.

    The Sao Paulo giants are handily placed in third but are in danger of falling off the pace following a poor run of results, and things may get even worse this week.

    There are 12 rounds remaining in the Brazilian Serie A season and Botafogo remain the team to beat with a healthy lead at the top of the standings.

    They have a nine-point advantage over RB Bragantino, but there are a host of teams tightly positioned in the chasing pack, looking to seal qualification for the Copa Libertadores.

    Just six points separate second-placed Bragantino and Atletico Mineiro in ninth, and a frenetic finish can be expected to the Serie A campaign.

    Palmeiras’s form has fallen off a cliff in recent weeks and they could drop out of the qualification places if they can’t turn around their fortunes quickly.

    They have won just one of their last eight matches in all competitions and could find themselves out of the top six following this next round of matches.

    Mineiro are one of the sides looking to pounce this week. They have a miserable record against Palmeiras, having failed to win in the last ten meetings, but they have looked lively in recent weeks and can approach this latest clash with plenty of confidence.

    Luiz Felipe Scolari’s men have won six of their last ten league matches and have opened the scoring in each of their last six outings. Bagging the first goal again could be crucial on Thursday and, if Mineiro can strike quickly, a rare victory could be on the cards.

    Palmeiras look a fragile bunch at the moment and that has been reflected in their lack of goals. They have failed to score more than one goal in any of their last nine fixtures, and it is fair to say this could be a tight encounter.

    Each of the last five meetings between these two have failed to yield more than three goals, while under 2.5 goals has copped in nine of Atletico’s last ten matches.

    It’s 8/13 about that outcome again this week but the 7/4 about an Atletico Mineiro win with the draw no bet looks a much better value option given the current form of the two teams.

    The pair have met three times already this season and there have been just three goals scored in those matches, which finished 0-0, 1-1 and 1-0 to Palmeiras, and it’s not hard to envisage a similar result in this latest tussle.

    However, it may be a rare occasion where Atletico Mineiro get to celebrate for a change.

  • Cherry Blossom can land the Goffs Million

    Cherry Blossom can land the Goffs Million

    It’s a frantic Saturday on the racing front with EIGHT meetings taking place across the UK & Ireland. But there was one, trained by the master Aidan O’Brien and ridden by one of, if not the best Flat jockey of all time, that stood out above the rest.

    I wouldn’t usually be one to back a relatively short-priced favourite in a 23-runner affair, but is Aidan O’Brien’s CHERRY BLOSSOM not simply head and shoulders above her 22 rivals for the Goffs Million?

    Given the winner receives a whopping €610,000, I’m quite surprised at the lack of quality in the field, with only one – being the selection – runner boasting a three-figure rating.

    She was an impressive winner of a maiden here in August, form that’s been franked since, before finishing runner-up to Cheveley Park favourite Relief Rally in the G2 Lowther Stakes at York’s Ebor Festival. That form speaks for itself.

    The step up to 7f looks sure to suit and she coped with soft ground on her debut so that’s not a concern either – and Frankie Dettori is a pleasing jockey booking with Ryan Moore over in Australia.

    I suppose the main danger is Guildenstern, who despite going off 80/1 was a respectable second to Aidan’s G2 winner Diego Velazquez over course and distance last month and subsequently sent to Donnacha, but frankly I’ll be disappointed if the selection can’t beat this field to land the big pot.

  • A European Champion can land in the transfer window, the PSG is fixed

    A European Champion can land in the transfer window, the PSG is fixed

    Midfield is an area that saw a lot of change last summer, but it didn’t really pay off. Thus, Luis Campos seems to be planning a new revolution and his first big move could well be to attract a European champion to Paris Saint-Germain, with Nicolo Barella from Inter.

    The first transfer window of Luis Campos has been heavily criticized and some recruits may well make an express move to the PSG, as Renato Sanches Or Carlos Soler. And the Portuguese is preparing something heavy to replace them, since he would simply be targeting one of the best European midfielders.

    PSG want Niclo Barella

    Il Corriere dello Sport confirms the indiscretions of recent days, evoking a very strong interest from the PSG for Nicolo Barella. A first proposal could also be formulated in the coming weeks, with in particular an exchange including Leandro Paredeswhich should not be kept by the Juventus.

    Without the Champions League, Inter will sell him

    THE PSG could have a shooting window for the Italy international, whose contract with theInter ends in June 2026. Il Corriere indeed explains that without the Champions League next season, barella will be sold this summer. Note that if the Nerazzurri are in the semi-finals of the competition, their 5th place in Serie A would only offer them a place in the Europa League.

  • Ten Hag could land the next Ansu Fati as Man Utd eye swoop for £13m-rated “wonderkid”

    Ten Hag could land the next Ansu Fati as Man Utd eye swoop for £13m-rated “wonderkid”

    Manchester United are interested in a deal to bring Alejandro Balde to Old Trafford.

    What’s the talk?

    That’s according to a report by Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo (via Sport Witness), who claim that, despite Barcelona being in talks with the left-back regarding the extension of his current deal at the Camp Nou – which is set to expire in the summer of 2024 – the 19-year-old could be tempted by a move away due to the Catalan club’s ongoing financial difficulties.

    The report adds that the defender’s contract situation could possibly open the door to a move for the likes of Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain – with both the Premier League and Ligue 1 giants believed to be keeping a close eye on the Spain international.

    Indeed, Mundo Deportivo claim that United could ‘tempt’ Balde with ‘succulent offers’ should Barca be unable to offer the teenager a suitable deal. It is also suggested that the full-back has admitted that he ‘would like to play’ for the Red Devils one day – something which could worry Barcelona in their negotiations.

    The next Fati

    Considering just how exciting a prospect Balde very much appears to be, it is not difficult to understand why Erik ten Hag would be interested in a deal to bring the left-back to Old Trafford were the opportunity to arise.

    Indeed, over his 12 La Liga appearances so far this season, the £13m-rated talent has been in scintillating defensive form, having helped Barca to keep six clean sheets, in addition to making 1.4 tackles, 0.5 interceptions and 0.4 clearances and winning 3.7 duels (at a success rate of 57%) per game.

    The £2.7k-per-week sensation has also impressed going forwards, having already registered three assists and created three big chances for his team-mates, along with making 0.7 key passes, taking 0.5 shots and completing 45.8 passes (92% success rate) per match.

    These returns have seen the “wonderkid” – in the words of Ibukun Aluko – average a very impressive Sofascore match rating of 7.07, currently ranking the teenager as Xavi’s 11th-best performer in La Liga – a rather remarkable feat considering his tender age.

    Furthermore, as a result of Balde’s explosive, dynamic and attack-minded style of play at left-back, it is easy to see why the youngster has already earned comparisons to the likes of Bayern Munich‘s Alphonso Davies and Juventus‘ Alex Sandro. Meanwhile, Sport previously dubbed the defender as Barcelona’s ‘other Ansu Fati’, a reference to the 20-year-old who is currently valued at £43m.

    As such, not only could a United swoop for Balde sort out the Red Devils’ left-back berth for many a year to come, it could also see the club discover a talent with a comparative ability to Fati. That is sure to be an extremely exciting prospect for everyone involved with Manchester United.

    Source