Squad depth: How Europe’s top teams are managing players
As we enter the business end of the season, Europe’s leading clubs are once again having to balance continental competition with their busy domestic schedule. Is it possible to compete for honours with a small group of players or do managers need quality back-up in every position?
Inter Milan vs AC Milan prediction, odds & betting tips
Inter recently beat AC Milan 3-0 in the Italian Super Cup in Saudi Arabia and are backed to prevail again in Serie A on Sunday. The Rossoneri won 3-2 in their first league clash of the season back in September but have suffered an alarming dip in form of late.
Top strike partnerships: Goalscoring bromances 2023
With Valentine’s Day approaching, we’ve taken our annual look at which pairs of footballers form the best strike partnerships on the pitch. We’ve measured this across a range of leagues by calculating the combined goalscoring rate of every pairing per 90 minutes spent together.
Napoli vs Juventus prediction, odds & betting tips
Napoli are fancied to come through another stiff test of their Serie A title credentials by edging out Juventus on home turf on Friday. The visitors have fought their way up to second in the table but have lost on their last three trips to Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
Inter Milan vs Napoli prediction, odds & betting tips
Napoli return to action after the World Cup break with an eight-point lead in Serie A and can pick up where they left off by beating Inter Milan. The Nerazzurri are 11 points off the pace in fifth and have tended to come up short in big matches this term, even on home turf.
What to expect in the 2023 January transfer window
As the domestic seasons around Europe resume following the World Cup, it won’t be long before the 2023 January transfer window opens. We’ve analysed the squads and performances of every club in the big five European leagues to work out who needs what.
Return of European club football
With the World Cup over, many players have already returned to European club football ahead of the resumption of their domestic seasons. We’ve analysed the impact of international exertions on each squad and who has the toughest reintroduction to their league schedule.
AC Milan vs Juventus prediction, betting tips & odds
AC Milan and Juventus have both yet to really find any great rhythm so far this season and Saturday’s Serie A clash could be a cagey affair. These teams drew both meetings in Italy’s top flight last term and it would be no surprise to see them share the spoils again.
Early season analysis: Can top teams recover from a bad start?
There are several big clubs across the ‘big five’ European leagues that are enduring a difficult start to the season, but how much trouble are they in? We’ve looked back at the previous 10 seasons to understand what counts as a bad start.
Who were the 2022 summer transfer window winners and losers?
With the 2022 summer transfer window now closed, we’ve taken stock of the wheeling and dealing to determine which clubs handled it best. The Premier League’s financial dominance was plain for all to see, with England’s 20 top-flight clubs spending over €2.2bn.
Transfer analysis: Which club has ruined the most footballers?
We’ve looked back at 10 years’ worth of moves to reveal which club’s signings have lost the most value. Our transfer analysis covers players bought and sold by the same club since 2013, with fees converted from euros to pound sterling. We exclude sales where the fee was unknown.
Cristiano Ronaldo transfer odds: Atletico rumours grow
We’re tracking the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer odds to gauge the likelihood off a move for the Manchester United forward this summer. The 37-year-old has asked to leave Old Trafford if an acceptable offer arrives following a disappointing first season back at the club.
Benchwarmers: Which players spend most time on the sidelines?
We have looked back at the last three seasons and totted up the number of minutes spent on the bench by outfield players across Europe’s top five leagues, MLS and Belgium’s First Division A. Our infographic reveals the most prominent substitutes in each division.
Insigne to Toronto: What does it mean?
Toronto FC made headlines with the news that Italy star Lorenzo Insigne will be joining the club when his current contract at Napoli expires. A European champion at the peak of his abilities, Insigne’s move is challenging the perception that MLS teams cannot attract the world’s top talent.