The Citizen (KZN)

Sunday 14 August - S10 V1

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M1 Middlesbro­ugh vs Sheffield United: Middlesbor­o have lost their last two games, including at home to Burnley in the League Cup in midweek. The Blades have not scored on their last four visits to Middlesbro­ugh.

M2 Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United: Forest's first home game in the English Premier League since 1999. Both sides were beaten on the opening weekend of the new campaign.

M3 Orlando Pirates vs Chippa

United: Pirates had won 12 games in a row against Chippa United before their last meeting in April at the Orlando Stadium, which ended in a goalless draw.

M4 FSV Mainz 05 vs Union Berlin: Both clubs made a winning start to the Bundesliga season last weekend. Last season Union beat Mainz both home and away.

M5 Blackburn Rovers vs West Bromwich Albion: Blackburn have won their first three games of the season without conceding any goals. West Brom's opening two Championsh­ip games were drawn.

M6 Coritiba vs Atletico Mineiro: Coritiba have lost four of their last five matches and reigning champions Atletico have slipped alarmingly out of contention in Brazil's Serie A after losing their last three league games.

M7 Nice vs Racing Strasbourg: Nice were convincing­ly beaten in their last two home games against Strasbourg, losing 3-1 last December and 2-0 in May last year.

M8 Cadiz vs Real Sociedad: Cadiz are yet to beat Sociedad in 10 previous clashes, losing the last six in a row.

M9 Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur: Chelsea have won their last four derbies against Spurs with eight goals scored and none conceded, but their rivals looked hot on the opening weekend of the EPL.

M10 TS Galaxy vs SuperSport United: Galaxy are fresh from a shock victory over champions Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday, while SuperSport have a draw and a loss from two games since the return of coach Gavin Hunt. BANKER BET: Atletico Mineiro WIN Orlando Pirates WIN.

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