10.02. (Sun) 20:45 Inter - Chievo Verona

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INTER
Handanvoic
Silvestre, Ranocchia, Juan Jesus
Schelotti, Zanetti, Gargano, Nagatomo
Kovacic
Cassano, Palacio
CHIEVO
Puggioni
Frey, Acerbi, Dainelli, Andreolli, Jokic
Guana, Rigoni, Hetemaj
Paloschi, Thereau

Inter will have to make do without the services of Luca Castellazzi, Walter Samuel, Dejan Stankovic and Gaby Mudingayi, who are all injured.

What's more, Fredy Guarin and Christian Chivu are both suspended, meaning that Matias Silvestre is set to make a rare start at the back. Mateo Kovacic should start behind a front two of Antonio Cassano and Rodrigo Palacio.

Their guests have a shorter injury list. Gennaro Sardo, Boukary Drame and Adrian Stoian will all miss out, but they have no suspension worries.

DID YOU KNOW?
Inter have kept four successive clean sheets against Chievo.

Chievo last overcame the Nerazzurri in Verona in November 2010.

Out of Serie A's top six teams, only Lazio have scored fewer than Inter’s 36 goals so far this season.

Diego Milito has scored eight Serie A goals so far this season, but has found the net in just one of his last eight.
Chievo's Alberto Paloschi, who has been on loan in Verona since 2011, has already represented enjoyed two stints at AC Milan and one each at Parma and Genoa, despite being just 23 years of age.

Prediction
Inter have relied on their home form for points this season, and could use a win at San Siro following last weekend’s loss at Siena. Chievo, meanwhile, have some confidence about them and could move into the top half of the table with a win.

Editor's Prediction
Inter 1-1 Chievo

10.02. (Sun) 19:00 Nigeria - Burkina Faso

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NIGERIA
Enyeama
Ambrose, Oboabona, Omeruo, Elderson
Onazi, Mikel, Mba
Ideye, Emenike, Moses
BURKINA FASO
Diakite
Koffi,B. Kone, Koulibaly, Panandetiguiri
D. Kone, Kabore, Rouamba, Pitroipa, Nacoulma
Bance

The route to qualification for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations tournament was different for both sides. While the Super Eagles walloped Liberia 6-1, the Stallions needed a stoppage time goal to edge out the Central African Republic 3-3 on aggregate scores.

But that is where the difference ends, and since their 1-1 draw on January 21, both sides have grown in stature and will now contest the final of the 2013 edition of the Nations Cup with a chance to represent Africa in the Fifa Confederations Cup later this year in Brazil.

On the road to the final, Nigeria scored 10 goals and conceded four while Burkina Faso have scored seven and conceded two. Both have improved but Burkina Faso will be missing in form striker Alain Traore, who equalised against Nigeria and scored three goals during the tournament before picking up an injury. The good news for the Burkinabe is that star player Jonathan Pitroipa has had his red card from their last match against Ghana rescinded after Caf decided that his booking was a mistake.

The Nigerians also have injury concerns for two of their better players – Emmanuel Emenike, who has scored four goals, and the chief instigator against Mali, Victor Moses, who has added two strikes. Burkina Faso will also have to make changes to their line-up, with right-back Koffi a major doubt.

But as Jonathan Akpoborie said, “The Eagles have to continue playing like they did against Cote d’Ivoire.” That is good advice, as nothing has been won yet by either team, and while they are already both commended for coming this far, history will only remember the country that wins the title.

For Burkina Faso, this is uncharted territory and for Nigeria, it is a chance to return to the high standards of previous years.

DID YOU KNOW?
If the Nigeria win on Sunday, Stephen Keshi will become the second man to win the Nations Cup as coach and player after Egyptian, Mahmoud Al Gohari.

Burkina Faso are into their first ever Nations Cup finals.

Emmanuel Emenike will be hoping to beat Mubarak Wakaso to the highest scorer award - he has three goals to Wakaso's four.

Paul Put has been banned for life from coaching in Belgium on account of a match-fixing scandal in 2007.

Moumouni Dagano has played in six Nations Cup tournaments but has only scored one goal.

Nigeria has played in the final of the Nations Cup six times and won the trophy on two occasions - in 1980 and 1994.

Burkina Faso is ranked 92nd in the world by Fifa while Nigeria is ranked in 52nd place.

Prediction
We can expect an exciting encounter on Sunday night in Johannesburg, and the Super Eagles are likely to come out on top, but not by much.

Editor's Prediction 
Nigeria 2-1  Burkina Faso

10.02. (Sun) 17:00 Manchester United - Everton

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MANCHESTER UNITED
De Gea
Rafael, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra
Valencia, Cleverley, Giggs, Nani
Rooney
Van Persie
EVERTON
Howard
Jagielka, Heitinga, Distin, Baines
Mirallas, Gibson, Osman, Pienaar
Fellaini, Anichebe

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is likely to make one change from his side's 1-0 win at Fulham, drafting in Ryan Giggs for Michael Carrick (hip), who sat out England’s 2-1 win over Brazil in midweek.

Ashley Young could return to the Red Devils squad after recovering from a knee injury, but is likely to start on the bench, whilst Phil Jones (illness) is ruled out alongside long-term absentee Darren Fletcher (illness).

Phil Jagielka failed to start England’s friendly on Wednesday due to a slight knock, but is set to start at right-back for Everton, with David Moyes shorn of full-backs Tony Hibbert (calf) and Seamus Coleman (hip).

The Everton boss has no other fresh injury concerns to contend with, and so is likely to name the same XI that came from behind to draw 3-3 with Aston Villa last weekend.

DID YOU KNOW?
Manchester United have won 11 out of 12 league games at home this season.

The Red Devils’ tally of 62 points after 25 games is their highest-ever points haul at this stage in a Premier League season.

Sir Alex Ferguson’s side have scored 32 league goals at home so far this season; only Arsenal (33) have registered more.

Robin van Persie is 3/1 to score the first goal in the game with bet365.

Everton have a poor record at Old Trafford, having not won there since August 1992.

However, the Toffees have only lost twice in their last six games against Manchester United.

Steven Pienaar bagged a late equaliser in this fixture last season as the sides drew 4-4, equalling the highest-ever score in this fixture.

The Toffees boast a better defensive record than their hosts, having conceding 30 goals to United’s 31.

Prediction
Last season’s 4-4 draw will be inspiration for both sides, and we could see another high-scoring game, especially with United’s shaky defence. However, given Everton's appalling record at Old Trafford, the Red Devils should keep their superb run of form going.

Editor's Prediction
Man Utd. 3-2 Everton

10.02. (Sun) 15:00 Cagliari - Milan

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CAGLIARI
Agazzi
Pisano, Rossettini, Astori, Murru
Dessena, Conti, Ekdal
Thiago Ribeiro
Pinilla, Sau
AC MILAN
Abbiati
Abate, Zapata, Yepes, Constant
Nocerino, Flamini, Boateng
Niang, Balotelli, El Shaarawy

Cagliari received a timely boost with the news they will be able to play at their home ground just 24 hours after it had been declared a risk to health and safety. That said, the Rossoblu have not beating the Rossoneri in nearly 15 years, so the challenge on Sunday is no less difficult.

The visitors will be looking to continue their push for third place, while Ivo Pulga's men, buoyed by their shock 4-2 win over Roma last weekend, are four points above the relegation zone and are hoping to further distance themselves from the drop.

Massimiliano Allegri will be without centre-back Daniele Bonera, who has heavy bruising on his thigh. The game may have also came too quick for Massimo Ambrosini, who remains sidelined with a thigh injury. Long-term absentee Nigel de Jong is out for the rest of the season. Riccardo Montolivo is suspended.

Cagliari, meanwhile, have full-back Danilo Avelar and midfielder Radja Nainggolan suspended. Striker Nene is doubtful.

DID YOU KNOW?
Cagliari go into this clash four games unbeaten, previous to that, however, they had lost four straight Serie A matches.

You have to go as far back as October 1998 for Cagliari to have beaten Milan. But they recorded back-to-back victories winning against them in June 1997, too.

The Rossoblu have lost 11 of their last 12 encounters with the Rossoneri.

AC Milan are on a 20-game unbeaten run against the Rossoblu, including winning their last eight consecutive encounters.

Milan were sitting in 12th place in Week 13 in Serie A. Since then, they have picked up 25 points from a possible 30 to go joint-fourth and are the form team in Italy.

AC Milan's Kevin-Prince Boateng has had 63 efforts on goal in Serie A this season, but has found the net once.

Prediction
The Rossoblu may be on a good run at the minute, but they could not have picked a worse time to play the visitors, who have been boosted by the capture of Mario Balotelli and are the form team in Serie A. Despite the game being played at Stadio Is Arenas, it is difficult to see past a Milan win.

Editor's Prediction 
Cagliari 0-2  Milan

10.02. (Sun) 12:00 Barcelona - Getafe

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BARCELONA
Valdes
Alves, Pique, Puyol, Alba
Thiago, Busquets, Fabregas
Pedro, Messi, Iniesta
GETAFE
Codina
M Torres, Lopo, Alexis, Escudero
Borja, X Torres
Leon, Barrada, Gavilan
Colunga

Barcelona midfielder Xavi will miss Sunday's Primera Division clash against Getafe with a hamstring injury.

Reserve goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto (stomach bug) is a minor doubt, but assistant coach Jordi Roura has a clean bill of health otherwise.

Angel Lafita, Mane, Juan Valera and Juan Rodriguez are all out injured for Getafe, while Miguel Angel Moya and Rafa are suspended.

However, defenders Miguel Torres and Alberto Lopo are available after serving bans, and winger Pedro Leon returns from a knee injury.

DID YOU KNOW?
Barcelona have won just two of their last six matches in all competitions (W2, D3, L1).

The Catalans have won 11 of their last 12 Liga matches at Camp Nou.

Lionel Messi has scored in a record 12 consecutive Liga matches.

Getafe have won just one of their last 10 matches across all competitions (W1, D5, L4).

Los Azulones have lost seven of their last eight meetings with Barcelona.

Getafe have never recorded a Liga win over Barca at Camp Nou (D2, L6).

Prediction
Facing Barcelona at Camp Nou is hard enough, but having to do so without several key players further complicates Getafe's plans. The hosts have an opportunity to further extend their lead at the top of the table and they almost certainly will.

Editor's Prediction
Barcelona 3-0 Getafe