Since new coach Ivan Jurić’s arrival, it’s been so far so good for Genoa. The Croatian tactician made his name after guiding Crotone to the top flight for the first time in the club’s history, and now has been tasked with ensuring the Grifone remain firmly away from the relegation zone. Two wins in two games moved them to the top of the table, and key striker Leonardo Pavoletti has picked up right from where he left off last season. And they made a notable signing – Giovanni Simeone, the son of Atletico Madrid icon Diego – albeit he has yet to se
Seems promising enough, right? However, fans will be warily optimistic for two reasons. First, the pair of 3-1 wins were against Cagliari and Crotone. Both are recently promoted outfits. And second, Genoa will be welcoming a side that has frustrated them for far too long: Fiorentina.
The Viola have heaped misery on the Grifone for nearly seven years, and will be determined to extend that record this Sunday. Fiorentina have had a sluggish start to the current season, to say the least. A 2-1 loss to Juventus was followed up by a 1-0 rather unconvincing win over Chievo. Paulo Sousa’s side want Champions League football next season, but they will obviously have to do better than this if they want to be even near the top three in May.
Genoa will be brimming with confidence after a good start, but let’s not forget their Fiorentina hoodoo. Will they finally break their “Viola curse” this Sunday?

Genoa vs Fiorentina: Head-to-head statistics

• Genoa have not beaten Fiorentina since October 28, 2009.
• Since then, they have lost seven out of their last 13 meetings.
• The Grifone have also failed to score in three out of their most recent five games against Fiorentina.
• However, four out of their last five clashes with Fiorentina resulted in draws. 3 goals were scored between the two sides in the last four games.
• Discipline seems to be an issue – three out of the last five fixtures have seen a red card. Genoa (2); Fiorentina (1)

Genoa vs Fiorentina: Prediction

As noted before, confidence within the Genoa camp is high. They’re on a five match winning streak (including friendlies). The same cannot be said for Fiorentina, unfortunately. However, one cannot forget the Grifone’s bad track record against the Viola. Trying to overcome a negative trend is no easy task, and the Tuscan side are certainly a step above Cagliari and Crotone. This is regardless of their recently uninspired form that has seen them lose four out of their past five games across all competitions.
In any case, Genoa will certainly get something out of this match. They’re in inspired form and should have no problems scoring. Still, the Viola will not be taken down easily and do possess the ability to concern their opponents. Given that the last four games only saw three goals, this could be another low-scoring fixture that concludes in a 1-1 draw.

Genoa vs Fiorentina: Betting tips

Under 2.5 goals at 4/6 (1.67)
Draw at 11/5 (3.2)

Werder Bremen were humiliated in the 6-0 defeat by Bayern Munich in the opening day of the 2016/17 season. They were not expected to get anything out of that fixture, but the margin of defeat might have surprised many. However, coming back to home for their first match of the season in front of local fans, they will be keen to put up a strong showing. But Augsburg are a dangerous opposition who took all three points in their last visit to Weserstadion.
Augsburg haven’t had the best of the starts to their season as they were defeated at home by Wolfsburg 2-0. It is almost similar to the 2015/16 season when they lost 1-0 at home to Hertha Berlin. It took them five matches to register their first win of the season back then. Dirk Schuster doesn’t have the burden of European Football this term and he will be hoping to better on the 12th place finish they achieved last season.

Werder Bremen vs Augsburg: Head-to-Head Stats

Augsburg edge the head-to-head record after 10 Bundesliga meetings with 5 wins as against Bremen’s 3, while 2 matches end in draws.
Augsburg won 2-1 at Bremen in the corresponding fixture of 2015/16 season, while they lost the home leg by the same margin.
In 5 Bundesliga meetings at the Weserstadion, Augsburg and Bremen share 2 wins each with 1 match ending in stalemate.

Werder Bremen vs Augsburg: Prediction

The clashes between Augsburg and Bremen are often hard to call as none of them were able to stamp a consistent authority over the other in the last five season. Also, they are coming into this game looking for a win after suffering defeats in the opening match day. I strongly believe this is a match where you should opt for double chance 1/2 as there are no draws in the last 9 meetings between these two.
Meanwhile, the meetings between these two sides have always produced goals. With the last 5 matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring, the same bet could be used here.

Werder Bremen vs Augsburg: Betting Tips

Over 2.5 goals at 7/10 (1.70)
Both Teams to Score at 4/7 (1.57)
Double Chance – Bremen/Augsburg 3/10 (1.30)

FSV Mainz started their 2016/17 Bundesliga campaign with a 2-1 defeat away to Borussia Dortmund. They were underdogs on paper, but didn’t give up without a strong fight.
Mainz finished 6th in the league last season and have qualified for the Europa League. It will be a long season and head coach Rouven Schroder will have a tough task keeping the squad fresh and fit between the European clashes.
Hoffenheim narrowly escaped relegation last season and they showed signs of vulnerability in the season opener at home against the newly promoted RB Leipzig. The 2-2 draw could be a satisfactory result, but there is plenty of concerns in their overall play. They gave their opponents plenty of easy chances and didn’t took the chances that came in their way. By the initial look of the team, this is exactly what you should expect from this team. They are adventurous, attacking and leaky in defense.

Mainz vs Hoffenheim: Head-to-Head

Mainz defeated Hoffenheim 3-1 in the corresponding home fixture of last season. They lost the away leg at Hoffenheim by a 3-2 margin.
Mainz are unbeaten in the four meetings against Hoffenheim, with 2 wins and 2 draws. They lost only once in the last 7 home meetings, with 4 wins from the remaining rest 6.
Four of the last six meeting between these two sides have seen over 3.5 goals.

Mainz vs Hoffenheim: Prediction

Mainz are a better balanced side than Hoffenheim at the moment. And on the back of a strong home record, they got what it takes to edge a win here. At the same time, Hoffenheim are no pushovers and are capable of taking the attack to the hosts. But with a vulnerable defense could backfire here.
I definitely see this as a high scoring game and over 2.5 goals is very much on the cards. And I will also go with my correct score bet of 3-1 in favour of Mainz at full time.

Mainz vs Hoffenheim: Betting Tips

Over 2.5 goals at 4/6 (1.66)
Mainz to win at 1/1 (2.00).

FSV Mainz started their 2016/17 Bundesliga campaign with a 2-1 defeat away to Borussia Dortmund. They were underdogs on paper, but didn’t give up without a strong fight.
Mainz finished 6th in the league last season and have qualified for the Europa League. It will be a long season and head coach Rouven Schroder will have a tough task keeping the squad fresh and fit between the European clashes.
Hoffenheim narrowly escaped relegation last season and they showed signs of vulnerability in the season opener at home against the newly promoted RB Leipzig. The 2-2 draw could be a satisfactory result, but there is plenty of concerns in their overall play. They gave their opponents plenty of easy chances and didn’t took the chances that came in their way. By the initial look of the team, this is exactly what you should expect from this team. They are adventurous, attacking and leaky in defense.

Mainz vs Hoffenheim: Head-to-Head

Mainz defeated Hoffenheim 3-1 in the corresponding home fixture of last season. They lost the away leg at Hoffenheim by a 3-2 margin.
Mainz are unbeaten in the four meetings against Hoffenheim, with 2 wins and 2 draws. They lost only once in the last 7 home meetings, with 4 wins from the remaining rest 6.
Four of the last six meeting between these two sides have seen over 3.5 goals.

Mainz vs Hoffenheim: Prediction

Mainz are a better balanced side than Hoffenheim at the moment. And on the back of a strong home record, they got what it takes to edge a win here. At the same time, Hoffenheim are no pushovers and are capable of taking the attack to the hosts. But with a vulnerable defense could backfire here.
I definitely see this as a high scoring game and over 2.5 goals is very much on the cards. And I will also go with my correct score bet of 3-1 in favour of Mainz at full time.

Mainz vs Hoffenheim: Betting Tips

Over 2.5 goals at 4/6 (1.66)
Mainz to win at 1/1 (2.00).

Spain U21 is probably the strongest squad in these qualifications, and they could easily beata great number of the senior national teams. When you see the names like Mina (Valencia), El Haddadi (Barcelona), Delofeu (Everton), Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Bellerin (Arsenal), this squad really look amazing, and they have proven they are. The guests are on the 3rd place with 16 points, from 5 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, and both games they haven't won, against the 2 teams in front of them, Sweden and Croatia, they completely dominated. Croatia U21 scored 3 goals from 3 shots on goal, while the young team of Spain had absolutely no luck, failing to score from 22 shots. And in the 1st meeting of these 2 teams back in Spain, the Spanish side got the red card in the 2nd half after which they allowed the equalizing goal, while before that Sweden U21 had had not even a single shot on goal. The guests have a tremendous attacking power, having scored 22 goals so far, and if we have in mind they can take the 2nd place with a win, and have the same amount of points as Croatia, they will go forward with everything they have.


Sweden U21 have a chance to claim the 1st spot in the group, which would be a huge success. They have 5 wins and 2 draws, having scored 16 and allowed only 4 goals, so they seem pretty hard to break. They are strong at home, having lost only 3 games out of the last 15, winning 12, so it won't a walk in a part for the visitors. However, Spain U21 simpy have way too much quality to let this opportunity go to waste and I believe they can step up and show theur full potential. If they play like they can, the hosts have absolutely no chance. Good luck!

Pick     Spain U21     Odds 1.80    Stake 8