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Real Sociedad rout Malaga 5-2

Real Sociedad rout Malaga 5-2

Kubo opened the scoring in the second minute and Oyarzabal scored twice in a seven-goal afternoon that leaves Malaga still without a win and Real Sociedad on 16 points.

By EnPelotas Staff
Milan survives, beats Atalanta 3-2

Milan survives, beats Atalanta 3-2

Goncalo Ramos, Rabiot and Gila made it 3-0 before Atalanta clawed back with second-half goals from Gaetano and Krstovic.

Braga favored against Gil Vicente

Braga favored against Gil Vicente

The model gives Braga a 57 percent chance of victory, but a 28 percent draw probability warns that this clash between neighbors in the Portuguese table is far from a formality.

Gladbach fall 1-2, six straight losses

Gladbach fall 1-2, six straight losses

Hoffenheim overturned Mohya's equalizer with a goal from Prass and won 1-2 in a match the visitors dominated clearly.

Madueke wins it for Arsenal against Forest

Madueke wins it for Arsenal against Forest

A 79th-minute goal from Noni Madueke, set up by Declan Rice, gave Arsenal a tight 0-1 win at The City Ground despite being outshot by the hosts.

Paris FC beats Rennes 4-3 in 96th minute

Paris FC beats Rennes 4-3 in 96th minute

With four penalties, a VAR-disallowed goal and a 96th-minute winner from Sinayoko, Paris FC edged Rennes 4-3 to cement second place in Ligue 1.

Lorient edges Monaco 1-0 on Cadiou penalty

Lorient edges Monaco 1-0 on Cadiou penalty

Despite dominating possession and shots, Monaco fell to a Lorient side that defended with discipline and made the most of its one big chance in Ligue 1.

Auxerre rout Le Havre 3-1

Auxerre rout Le Havre 3-1

Despite a tightly contested match on paper, Danny Namaso scored twice and Romain Faivre sealed the win for Auxerre, dropping Le Havre even deeper into the Ligue 1 basement.

Getafe-Rayo, even matchup at the Coliseum

Getafe-Rayo, even matchup at the Coliseum

With 8 points apiece and a head-to-head record that favors Rayo, the model points to a tight match with goals for both sides.

Last-place Spurs host red-hot Coventry

Last-place Spurs host red-hot Coventry

Winless in six, Tottenham hosts Coventry, which arrives on the back of two straight wins, in a matchup the model sees leaning toward the hosts but with few goals expected.

Parma vs Torino: even matchup, no clear favorite

Parma vs Torino: even matchup, no clear favorite

At the Tardini, both clubs are looking to climb out of the relegation zone in a match our model sees as essentially a coin flip, though history leans slightly toward the visitors.

Celta beats Alavés 2-1 at Balaídos

Celta beats Alavés 2-1 at Balaídos

Jutglà and Javi Rodríguez put Celta ahead between the 52nd and 70th minutes, and although Hugo Novoa pulled one back, Giráldez's side held on for all three points despite Alavés' g...

Leverkusen rallies to beat Freiburg 2-1

Leverkusen rallies to beat Freiburg 2-1

Bayer Leverkusen overturned an early goal from Scherhant thanks to a pair of combination plays between Schick and Maza, winning 2-1 over Freiburg to climb into the upper reaches of...

Carrick under pressure after United draw with Leeds

Carrick under pressure after United draw with Leeds

The team has managed just one Premier League win, is enduring its worst start since 1986, and is starting to follow the same script that cost its last two managers their jobs.

Como beat Fiorentina 1-3

Como beat Fiorentina 1-3

Liberali, Nico Paz and Douvikas scored for Como, who weathered Pongracic's reply and strengthened their spot near the top while Fiorentina remain stuck near the bottom of the table...

Marseille routs Angers 2-5

Marseille routs Angers 2-5

Marseille overcame Angers' early goal and, with five different scorers, won 2-5 in Ligue 1 in a match that included a penalty missed by Gouiri and another converted by Angers.

Brighton rout Crystal Palace 5-0

Brighton rout Crystal Palace 5-0

With three goals in the first ten minutes and a complete performance, Brighton beat Crystal Palace 5-0 to cement their place in second in the Premier League.

Bournemouth downs Sunderland 2-0

Bournemouth downs Sunderland 2-0

Tavernier and Evanilson scored for the hosts, who dominated against ten men after Danso was sent off in the 16th minute.

Monza Hosts a Red Hot Cagliari

Monza Hosts a Red Hot Cagliari

Monza looks to turn things around after a rough start while Cagliari arrives in fifth place with history on its side in a matchup the numbers see as a coin flip.

Osasuna Beats Racing Santander 2-0

Osasuna Beats Racing Santander 2-0

Budimir converted a penalty and Osambela sealed it in the 87th minute as Osasuna cruised to a clear-cut win at El Sadar.

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Haaland thanks three Argentines for mate

After scoring twice against Ipswich, the Norwegian posted a photo drinking mate and tagged Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez and Geronimo Rulli, who wasted no time firing back with so...

Lecce thrashes Udinese 3-0 without the ball

Lecce thrashes Udinese 3-0 without the ball

Udinese controlled 66.8% of possession but fell to a ruthless Lecce side that needed just three more shots on target to seal a 0-3 win at the Bluenergy Stadium.

Cruz Azul thrashes Juárez 5-0

Cruz Azul thrashes Juárez 5-0

Montaño, Rodríguez, Campos, Palavecino and González all found the net in a rout that even exceeded what the pre-match numbers projected.

Sounders and Montreal Draw 1-1 at Lumen Field

Sounders and Montreal Draw 1-1 at Lumen Field

Despite dominating with 63% possession and 18 shots, the Seattle Sounders couldn't get past a 1-1 draw against a CF Montreal side that held firm until the final whistle.

San Jose Draws 1-1 With Leader Nashville

San Jose Draws 1-1 With Leader Nashville

Preston Judd scored in the second half for the 1-1 result that rewards San Jose's edge in shots and xG against Eastern Conference leader Nashville SC.

Portland and Colorado Settle for 0-0 in VAR-Heavy Draw

Portland and Colorado Settle for 0-0 in VAR-Heavy Draw

In an MLS clash featuring a shot off the post and a penalty overturned by VAR, Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids finished scoreless despite the Rapids creating more danger accor...

Galaxy, San Diego share wild 2-2 draw

Galaxy, San Diego share wild 2-2 draw

Four goals in 38 minutes, a penalty and two VAR checks marked a draw in which San Diego controlled the ball but couldn't get past the Galaxy in MLS.

Toluca 1-1 San Luis: Victory Slips Away

Toluca 1-1 San Luis: Victory Slips Away

Toluca went ahead through Erick Gutierrez, but Rafa Llorente leveled six minutes later as bottom-of-the-table Atletico San Luis grabbed a point despite being heavy underdogs.

America beats Leon 5-3 in wild match

America beats Leon 5-3 in wild match

With an early penalty, a brilliant strike before halftime and two lethal counterattacks late on, America weathered Leon's push to claim an eight-goal victory and reaffirm its place...

RSL routs last-place Kansas City 1-3 in MLS

RSL routs last-place Kansas City 1-3 in MLS

With two goals from Guilavogui and assists from Caliskan, Real Salt Lake put the game away in ten minutes, winning 1-3 over the Western Conference's last-place club.

    
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