CHELSEA-TOTTENHAM: The Chelsea of Maurizio Sarri, will want to look for the comeback to go and play the title. The "Blues", in their history, won the League Cup on 5 occasions, the last in 2015, also playing other 2 finals, lost in 1972 and 2008. The hosts eliminated Bournemouth in the quarterfinals League Cup (1-0 away), while, in the league, are fourth with 47 points, with the Scudetto perhaps definitely gone, given the 13 points behind the Man City. However, Tottenham of Pochettino starts in slight advantage for the qualification. The guests, in fact, won the first match, played in inverted fields, 1-0, thanks to a goal scored by Kane on penalty, and go to "Stamford Bridge" to defend this precious result, without, of course, give up on attacking. Spurs who won the League Cup on 4 occasions, the last in 2008, and who have played 4 finals, the last in 2015. Tottenham who, in the quarterfinals, eliminated Arsenal in another London derby (2-0 at home). The team of Pochettino is currently third in the league with 51 points, and comes from the victory against Fulham (2-1). OVER 1.5
REAL MADRID-GIRONA:
The home team, after winning a 2-0 win against Sevilla with a third place in the solitary La Liga, are aiming decisively at the national cup, a trophy to win and take home. Real Madrid started its adventure in this edition of the event starting from the 16th, with Melilla overwhelmed both in the first leg (4-0) and the return (6-1); in the eighths, however, beat Leganes in the first leg 3-0 with defeat inifluent on the return (0-1). The Girona however, like Real Madrid, began its run in the 16th with a lot of Deportivo Alaves eliminated thanks to the 2-1 return more than enough after the 2-2 of the first leg. The real miracle, however, was accomplished in the second round; eliminated even Atletico Madrid, with two draws and thanks to the rule of goals away (1-1 and 3-3). HOME TEAM TO WIN 1
ESPANYOL-BETIS:
The hosts are 13th in the ranking in Liga at 24 points and have scored only 3 points in the last five games. The home team has 21 goals scored against 30 conceded : at the beginning of the season, they were aiming for a place in European competitions. The only way for the EL, however, seems to be that of the national cup. As for the Copa del Rey, however, the home team eliminated Villarreal in the second round and Cadiz in the 16th final. Instead, the guests are seventh in the rankings at 29 points and have obtained 7 points in the last five matches . The visiting team boasts high-level players, Tello, Sanabria, Lo Celso and European champion William Carvalho. The visiting team has eliminated Santander and Real Sociedad from Copa del Rey, always producing excellent away performances. For Betis then the important thing will not be missed at the RCDE Stadium, thus leading to the decisive phase. OVER 1.5
AJAX-HEERENVEEN:
The two teams occupy the second and tenth place in the national championship, where they met a few days ago. At the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam it was a roaring match, which ended with the result of 4-4. The Ajax was therefore not able to exploit the misstep of the PSV, remaining firm behind the rivals of all time. The Heerenveen will therefore try to do everything possible, even if it is unlikely that Ajax will again be surprised by the modest team coached by Riekerink. The hosts are still playing an excellent season and have not lose an official match even since September last year. All the forecasts are in favor of the home side who, in the last round of KNVB Beker, eliminated the Roda in extra time. The last victory of Heerenveen on the Ajax field, moreover, dates back to 2009. HALFTIME HOME WIN 1H
GENT-OOSTENDE:
The hosts are sixth in the ranking in Jupiler League at 34 points and have scored 9 points in the last five games. The home team has 39 goals scored against 36 conceded : this team aims decisively to a place for European competitions. The last match ended with a prestigious home success for 1-0 against Anderlecht. As for the Belgian Cup, instead, the home team eliminated St. Truiden in the quarterfinals, Beerschot Wilrijk in the second round. Instead, the guests are 12th in the rankings at 23 points and have scored 4 points in the last five matches, winning on one occasion. The visiting team has 22 goals scored against 39 conceded. The visiting team has eliminated Hoogstraten, Mouscron and Eupen from the Belgian Cup, always producing excellent away performances. HOME TEAM TO WIN 1
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