Ligue 1 Opta Facts: 19-21 April

Montpellier - Lyon
Lyon have won seven of their last nine games against Montpellier in Ligue 1 (L2).
Montpellier have won 26 home games since August 2011, more than any other L1 team.
Montpellier have scored in each of their last 14 Ligue 1 home games, best run this season.
Lyon have lost their last four away games against the title holder in Ligue 1 (D2, L2).
Souleymane Camara has scored seven of his nine L1 goals this season at home.
René Girard has never drawn against Lyon as a manager in Ligue 1 (W2, L7).

Marseille - Brest
Brest have failed to win and to keep a clean sheet in Marseille in Ligue 1 (D2, L7).
Marseille are unbeaten in their last six Ligue 1 games (W3, D3).
No team has lost more Ligue 1 games than Brest this season (19).
Brest have lost their last five L1 games (1 goal for, 13 against), worst current run.
Steve Mandanda has made 15 saves since his last goal conceded against Troyes.
André-Pierre Gignac has scored 10 goals in his 14 competitive home games this season.

Bastia - Lille
Lille have only won once in their 20 trips to Bastia in Ligue 1 (D5, L14).
Lille have only lost one of their last eight visits to Corsica in Ligue 1 (W4, D3).
Bastia have won their last three home games in Ligue 1 (9 goals scored, 1 conceded).
Bastia have conceded 60 goals in L1 this season, more than any other team.
Mickael Landreau has kept a clean sheet in his last three games against Lille in Ligue 1.
Frédéric Hantz has failed to win any of his four games against Rudi Garcia as a manager in Ligue 1 (D3, L1).

Nancy - Evian TG
Evian TG remain unbeaten against Nancy in their three clashes in Ligue 1 (W1, D2).
Nancy have won two home games in a row in Ligue 1.
Nancy have scored in each of their last six Ligue 1 games, best current run with Reims.
Nancy have conceded 15 headed goals, highest tally in Ligue 1 this season.
Evian TG have only won once in their last nine away games in Ligue 1 (D3, L5).
Kevin Bérigaud has scored two goals against Nancy in L1, more than against any other team.

Paris SG - Nice
Nice have only lost three of their last 15 Ligue 1 games against PSG (W9, D3).
PSG have registered 67 points after 32 games, highest tally in L1 since Lyon in 2007/08 (67).
PSG have won their last three Ligue 1 games without conceding a single goal.
Nice have scored seven goals in their last two Ligue 1 games.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is involved in PSG's last four home goals in Ligue 1 (3 goals, 1 assist).
Dario Cvitanich is Nice's top scorer in a season since their come-back in the top-flight in 2002/03, alongside Baky Koné (14 goals in 2007/08) and Loïc Rémy (14 in 2009/10).

Reims - Valenciennes
Valenciennes have lost 11 of their last 14 trips to Reims in Ligue 1 (W1, D2).
Reims have kept a clean sheet in their last three home games, best current run in Ligue 1.
Reims are unbeaten in their last four L1 games (W3, D1), their best run in 2013.
VA have failed to win any of their last eight L1 games (D4, L4), worst current streak alongside Rennes.
Valenciennes have conceded 24 goals in13 Ligue 1 games in 2013, highest tally.
Six of Gaëtan Courtet's nine goals in Ligue 1 this season have been scored at home.
Three of Valenciennes' last four away goals in Ligue 1 have been scored by Opa Nguette.

Sochaux - Bordeaux
Sochaux have only won once in their last 12 oppositions against Bordeaux in Ligue 1 (D8, L3).
Bordeaux are unbeaten in their last five trips to Sochaux in Ligue 1 (W3, D2).
Sochaux have only won one of their last seven Ligue 1 games (D3, L3).
24% of Bordeaux's goals have been scored following a corner, best ratio in L1 2012/13.
Henri Saivet has scored five of his seven Ligue 1 goals away from home this season.
Alexandre Castro has shown the most cards per game in L1 this season (40 in 8 games).

Toulouse - Lorient
Lorient have only lost once in their last seven trips to Toulouse in Ligue 1 (W2, D4).
Toulouse have only lost twice in their last 13 L1 games against clubs from Brittany (W5, D6).
Toulouse have failed to win any of their last five home games in Ligue 1 (D3, L2).
Lorient have only won three of their last 34 away games in Ligue 1 (D11, L20).
Only Zlatan Ibrahimovic (10) has scored more home goals than Wissam Ben Yedder (9) in Ligue 1 this season.
Jérémie Aliadière is involved in seven of Lorient's last nine away goals in L1 (5 goals, 2 assists).

Rennes - Troyes
Rennes have won their last two competitive games against Troyes this season (2-1 in Coupe de La Ligue and 3-2 in Ligue 1). Jonathan Pitroipa has scored in both games.
Troyes have only won one of their last 10 Ligue 1 games (D6, L3).
Troyes are the only team (out of 98) not to have won a single away game in the European Top 5 this season.
Troyes have failed to win any of their last 25 away games in Ligue 1 (D8, L17).
Frédéric Antonetti has only lost one of his seven oppositions against Jean-Marc Furlan in Ligue 1 (W5, D1).
Rennes have registered 1.6 points per game with Romain Alessandrini on the pitch in Ligue 1 this season, only 0.8 pts per game without him.

St Etienne - Ajaccio
Ajaccio have failed to win in Saint Etienne in Ligue 1 (D2, L7).
St Etienne have only lost one of their last 13 L1 games against Corsican teams (W7, D5).
St Etienne have not conceded a single goal against Corsican teams this season.
Ajaccio have failed to win any of their last nine away games in Ligue 1 (D6, L3).
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has scored 33 goals in Ligue 1 since 2011/12, more than any other Ligue 1 player.
Adrian Mutu has hit the woodwork six times in L1 2012/13, more than any other player.

17.04. (Wed) 21.00 Fulham - Chelsea

PROBABLE LINEUPS

FULHAM
Schwarzer
Riether, Senderos, Hangeland, Riise
Karagounis, Enoh, Richardson, Emanuelson
Berbatov, Ruiz

CHELSEA
Cech
Ivanovic, Terry, Luiz, Bertrand
Ramires, Mikel
Mata, Oscar, Hazard
Ba

Fulham midfielder Damien Duff (groin) sustained an injury last time out against Aston Villa and may not be fit enough to start on Wednesday night.

Steve Sidwell serves the last match of his three-game suspension, so Kieran Richardson may well keep his place in the midfield. Otherwise, Martin Jol has no new injury concerns ahead of this game.

Meanwhile, Chelsea defender Ashley Cole (hamstring) is near a recovery although this game may come slightly too soon for the left-back, leaving Ryan Bertrand - who recently recovered from a virus - to deputise again.

Gary Cahill is also returning to full fitness and could make the bench for this game. Otherwise, Rafael Benitez is likely to field a strong side as the Blues look to open up a gap over fellow Champions League qualification rivals Tottenham.

DID YOU KNOW?

Fulham have seen five own goals scored for them this season, the joint-most in the Premier League alongside Manchester United.

The Cottagers have recovered just five points from losing positions in the league this term.

Fulham have seen their woodwork hit 18 times this season, more than any other team in the top flight.

Martin Jol's men have drawn their last five matches against Wednesday's opponents in all competitions.

The hosts' last league victory over Chelsea was a 1-0 win in 2005-06 thanks to a goal from Luis Boa Morte (pictured right).

Chelsea are undefeated in their last 14 matches against Fulham in all competitions.

The Blues' loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup on Sunday was their first defeat in the competition in 30 matches, excluding penalty shootouts.

Chelsea have not won a game away from home in the Premier League since they beat Stoke City 4-0 on January 12 - and only twice in all competitions in 12 outings.

Chelsea are 12/1 to beat Fulham 3-1 with Paddy Power.

Prediction
With their vociferous home support, Fulham will be hopeful of taking a win here and may cause a few problems if Dimitar Berbatov is on form.

However, the Blues will be hurting from their FA Cup exit, so will be keen for a positive reaction to maintain the strength of their bid to return to the Champions League. Rafa Benitez's men should have enough to beat their London rivals.

Editor's Prediction
Fulham 1-3 Chelsea

17.04. (Wed) 20:55 Evian Thonon Gaillard - Paris Saint Germain

PROBABLE LINEUPS

EVIAN
Laquait
Wass, Mongongu, Betao, Dja Djedje
Rabiu, Sorlin
Ninkovic, Berigaud, Barbosa
Khelifa

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN
Sirigu
Jallet, Sakho, Camara, Maxwell
Menez, Verratti, Chantome, Pastore
Lavezzi, Ibrahimovic

Evian could well name the same starting XI that impressively dismantled Stade Rennais, winning 4-2 in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

That would mean Kevin Berigaud - a scorer at the weekend - retaining his place ahead of Yannick Sagbo, with no other pressing issues for coach Pascal Dupraz to consider.

Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to rest a few members of his side - most notably those that featured in both games against Barcelona and ESTAC Troyes in the past week.

Kevin Gameiro's outburst when substituted at the weekend could well cost him a place, with the returning Zlatan Ibrahimovic set to lead the line. The likes of Clement Chantome and Zoumana Camara are also in line for a recall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Evian sit 16th in Ligue 1, three points above the drop zone with one win in their last five.

The Annecy outfit are unbeaten at home in the Coupe de France since 2008.

Evian beat amateurs Amiens and Vertou and Ligue 2 side Le Havre to get this far in this year's tournament.

PSG sit top of Ligue 1, nine points clear of Olympique de Marseille following their 1-0 win over Troyes on Saturday.

Carlo Ancelotti's side are hoping to win the Coupe de France for the first time since 2010, having lost the 2011 final to Lille.

The capital club have won 11 away games in this competition in a row since a shock 3-1 defeat to Rodez in 2009.
PSG beat Arras, Toulouse and Olympique de Marseille to reach the last eight.

Prediction
Paris Saint-Germain may look a little jaded, and uninterested following their European adventure but the allure of winning a double in Carlo Ancelotti's first full season remains strong. Evian will put up a spirited fight but expect PSG to progress in a competition where they face no real threat after Marseille and Lyon's exits.

Editor's Prediction
Evian Thonon Gaillar 1-2 PSG

17.04. (Wed) 20:45 West Ham - Manchester United

PROBABLE LINEUPS

WEST HAM
Jaaskelainen
Demel, Collins, Tomkins, O'Brien
Jarvis, Diame, Nolan, Collison, Vaz Te
Carroll

MANCHESTER UNITED
De Gea
Rafael, Evans, Ferdinand, Evra
Valencia, Carrick, Giggs, Nani
Rooney, Van Persie

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is unlikely to alter his side too much from the team which drew 1-1 away to Southampton on Saturday. Jack Collison could be recalled to the starting XI if he opts to freshen up midfield.

Carlton Cole is again likely to have to settle for a place on the substitutes' bench. George McCartney (hamstring) and Mark Noble (arm) are set to miss out.

As for the visitors, Sir Alex Ferguson is likely to make a number of changes from the starting XI which beat Stoke City 2-0. Rafael and Jonny Evans could both come into the back line while, further forward Nani, Ryan Giggs and Danny Welbeck are both pushing for recalls.

Veteran midfielder Paul Scholes could return to the squad after overcoming a knee injury but Ashley Young (ankle) remains at least a week away from returning while long-term injury absentee Darren Fletcher (bowel condition) continues to be unavailable.

DID YOU KNOW?

On-loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll , has netted five goals in his last seven matches for West Ham. Carroll is 8/1 with Paddy Power to score the first goal in this match.

The Hammers have scored 36 goals in the league so far this season - only Norwich City (31), Stoke Cuty (28) and QPR (29) can boast less.

This season's previous league meeting between the two sides in finished in a narrow 1-0 win to the Red Devils. Robin van Persie scored the only goal after just 33 seconds.

Manchester United only need seven points from their remaining six matches to win their 20th English league title.

Van Persie's goal in the Red Devils' 2-0 win over Stoke on Sunday ended a goalless spell of 10 matches.

United have won 17 of their last 20 league matches - only dropping points in 1-1 draws against Swansea City and Spurs as well as their recent 2-1 loss to Manchester City.

Prediction
West Ham go into the match in solid form, while Manchester United bounced back from losing to local rivals Manchester City by beating Stoke City. The Red Devils have been superb away from home so far this season and could edge another narrow win to move closer to their 20th championship.

Editor's Prediction
West Ham United 1-2 Man Utd.

17.04. (Wed) 20:45 Manchester City - Wigan

PROBABLE LINEUPS

MANCHESTER CITY
Hart
Richards, Kolo Toure, Nastasic, Kolarov
Garcia, Yaya Toure
Milner, Aguero, Nasri
Dzeko

WIGAN ATHLETIC
Joel
Alcaraz, Scharner, Figueroa
Boyce, Gomez, McCarthy, Beausejour
McManaman, Kone, Maloney

Roberto Mancini looks set to make wholesale changes to the side that overcame Chelsea 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-final as he seeks to ensure that his team are fresh when these two sides meet again at Wembley.

The rotated line-up will most likely mean a recall for Micah Richards, who hasn't played since picking up a knee injury in October, while Aleksandar Kolarov is also likely to come in for a rare start having not played in a month.

Javi Garcia and Edin Dzeko are also likely to come in, with Pablo Zabaleta, Vincent Kompany, Gael Clichy, Gareth Barry and Carlos Tevez all making way from the team that triumphed on Sunday.

Roberto Martinez, meanwhile, will be looking to capitalise on their below-strength opposition with practically the same team that earned Wigan a pass to the final by virtue of a 2-0 win over Millwall.

On-loan goalkeeper Joel does, however, look set to return, replacing Ali Al-Habsi who, prior to their FA Cup win over Millwall, had not featured for the Latics since their 4-0 mauling at the hands of Liverpool back in early March.

Otherwise, the Spanish coach faces no fresh injury concerns and appears intent upon retaining the same outfield line-up that has started every game (and remained unbeaten) since that defeat against the Reds.

DID YOU KNOW?

Manchester City have an extremely impressive record against Wigan - they have not conceded against the Latics since October 2009, which was also the last time they dropped points in the fixture as Charles N'Zogbia and Martin Petrov scored in a 1-1 draw.

City have allowed the opposition a meagre 76 shots on target in the Premier League in 2012-13, the lowest tally of any team in the top flight; they have also conceded the fewest goals.

The defending champions are also yet to lose after taking the lead in the Premier League this season, having won 18 and drawn two from winning positions.

Mancini's men have another lucky charm in Sergio Aguero - whenever the Argentine has scored in the Premier League, they have not lost, winning 23 and drawing two of the games he has scored in.

Wigan do, however, have some cause for optimism; Roberto Martinez's side have the best away record among clubs currently in the bottom half of the table. The Latics have won four, drawn two and lost eight of their games away from home this season.

The away side are also in fine form, having earned 10 points from their last five games after managing only a meagre seven points from their previous 13 matches.

Arouna Kone has led their now-customary late-season charge with six goals in his last eight Premier League appearances.
Manchester City and Wigan are 9/1 to draw 1-1 with Paddy Power.

Prediction
Wigan have not lost since early March, winning all but one of their games (and even that felt like a win, given the nature of Maloney's last minute equaliser at QPR) after their 4-0 defeat against Liverpool which, coupled with their penchant for great escapes, points towards an upset here. That notion is only strengthened by the rotated side that Roberto Mancini is likely to field after playing Manchester United and Chelsea in the space of a week; there could be very little separating the sides in this one.

Editor's Prediction
Manchester City 1-1 Wigan Athletic

17.04. (Wed) 20:45 Inter - Roma

PROBABLE LINEUPS

INTER
Handanovic
Ranocchia, Samuel, Juan Jesus
Zanetti, Cambiasso, Kuzmanovic, Jonathan
Alvarez, Schelotto
Rocchi

ROMA
Stekelenburg
Torosidis, Marquinhos, Piris
Marquinho, De Rossi, Bradley
Lamela, Florenzi
Totti

Andrea Stramaccioni's preparations for the Coppa Italia second leg against Roma have taken another blow after Walter Gargano and Yuto Nagatomo picked up injuries in the 2-0 defeat to Cagliari on Sunday.

The Japanese defender has been ruled out for the season after breaking his external left meniscus, while the Uruguayan anchorman will face several weeks on the touchline with a thigh strain. They add their names to a growing injury list which includes Antonio Cassano, Rodrigo Palacio, Diego Milito and Cristian Chivu.

Stramaccioni is already without the suspended Alvaro Pereira and Fredy Guarin as Inter look to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit. Veteran striker Tommaso Rocchi will continue to operate as the only fit senior forward.

Giallorossi coach Aurelio Andreazzoli has concerns over trio Erik Lamela, Pablo Osvaldo and Miralem Pjanic after they missed Monday's training session, but all three are expected to shake off knocks to play on Wednesday.

Club officials also revealed that Daniele De Rossi is making significant progress in his comeback from injury, and the 29-year-old could start.

Vasilis Torosidis and Marquinhos are both pushing for a return to the starting XI after being rested for the 2-1 victory at Torino on Sunday.

DID YOU KNOW?

Roma striker Mattia Destro is the competition's joint-highest goalscorer, alongside Cagliari's Thiago Ribeiro on three goals. The 22-year-old notched the winner in Roma's 2-1 first leg victory over Inter at the Stadio Olimpico.

Inter defeated Roma 1-0 in the 2009-10 Coppa Italia final and also eliminated the Giallorossi the following season 2-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals.

Nine-times winners Roma are bidding for a record 17th Coppa Italia final appearance.

Aurelio Andreazzoli's side are unbeaten in their last six matches against Inter, winning three and drawing three.

Club captains Francesco Totti and Javier Zanetti have made 117 Coppa Italia appearances between them. Totti has 17 goals in 48 matches, whilst the Argentine has three goals in 69.

Nerazzurri coach Stramaccioni was a youth coach at Roma between 2005 and 2011, where he won two national titles.

Prediction
Inter are a team for the big occasion and they will look to exploit Roma's defensive vulnerabilities. However, Stramaccioni's injury-ravaged side could struggle to create chances and with the goalscoring potential of Lamela, Totti and Osvaldo, the Giallorossi will be hopeful for a record 17th Coppa Italia final appearance against local rivals Lazio.

Editor's Prediction
Inter 1-1 Roma

16.04. (Tue) 20:45 Arsenal - Everton

PROBABLE LINEUPS

ARSENAL
Fabianski
Sagna, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Gibbs
Ramsey, Arteta, Wilshere
Walcott, Giroud, Cazorla

EVERTON
Howard
Coleman, Jagielka, Distin, Baines
Mirallas, Gibson, Osman, Pienaar
Fellaini
Jelavic

Arsenal centre-back Per Mertesacker could return from suspension to the starting line-up in place of Thomas Vermaelen, who along with Nacho Monreal will challenge left-back Kieran Gibbs for the team.

Theo Walcott’s return from injury could see the forward start on the right flank in place of Gervinho, while manager Arsene Wenger faces a choice between keeping Aaron Ramsey in midfield and naming Santi Cazorla on the left flank, or moving the playmaker infield and adding Lukas Podolski on the left.

Tomas Rosicky (hamstring) is doubtful and could miss out along with long-term casualty Abou Diaby (knee).

Everton have no new injury concerns and could name the side that beat QPR on Saturday, with Seamus Coleman set to continue at right-back while Tony Hibbert lacks fitness after a long-term injury.

Striker Victor Anichebe has started the Toffees’ last four league matches and could again lead the line ahead of the recently returned Marouane Fellaini and Steven Pienaar, but Nikica Jelavic is another option.

DID YOU KNOW?

Arsenal have reached the Champions League last 16 in each of the last 12 seasons and are currently third, a point ahead of rivals Tottenham and Chelsea, who have a game in hand.

The Gunners have won eight of their last ten games and are second only to runaway leaders Manchester United in the form table.

Since Christmas, Arsenal have scored in every game bar the 2-0 loss to Manchester City. When Arsene Wenger's side have scored first in the league this season, they have never lost a game.

Each of Olivier Giroud's last ten Premier League goals this season have been scored at the Emirates Stadium.

Everton have not finished in the top four since 2005 and are currently in sixth place, three points from Chelsea and Tottenham and four from the Gunners as they seek to qualify for the Champions League.

The attacking contribution of the returning Marouane Fellaini has been vital for David Moyes' men this campaign. The Belgium midfielder's goals and assists have won the Merseysiders 12 points in the league.

The Toffees have scored the joint-highest amount of headed goals (13) in this year's Premier League. The other side are league leaders Manchester United.

Everton have failed to beat Arsenal in the sides' 11 most recent encounters, but went close earlier this season in the 1-1 draw between the two at Goodison Park in November.

Prediction
Both sides have a record of strong finishes to the season but Arsene Wenger's side are on an excellent run of form and look to be high on confidence following the return of Theo Walcott and their late win over Norwich on Saturday.

David Moyes’ side are boosted by the recent return of Marouane Fellaini and Steven Pienaar along with their own good form, but the Gunners could prove too strong for the Toffees on Tuesday.

Editor's Prediction
Arsenal 2-1 Everton

16.04. (Tue) 20:30 Bayern Munchen - Wolfsburg

PROBABLE LINEUPS

BAYERN
Neuer
Lahm, Van Buyten, Dante, Alaba
Martinez, Schweinsteiger
Robben, Muller, Ribery
Mandzukic

WOLFSBURG
Benaglio
Fagner, Naldo, Kjaer, Rodriguez
Medojevic, Polak
Olic, Diego, Arnold
Dost

Bayern Munich should name a full-strength side for the visit of Wolfsburg. Manuel Neuer, Philipp Lahm, Dante, David Alaba, Javi Martinez, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Mario Mandzukic all got a rest for the 4-0 win over Nurnberg on Saturday, but are likely to come back into the line-up.

Toni Kroos and Holger Badstuber are the only two long-term absentees with thigh and knee injuries respectively.

Wolfsburg, meanwhile, will be able to welcome back Fagner, who missed out against Hoffenheim over the weekend due to suspension.

However, Vaclav Pilar (knee) and Vieirinha (muscle strain) are both injured. After a disappointing performance on Saturday, Makoto Hasebe could be axed and replaced by Bas Dost.

DID YOU KNOW?

Bayern Munich have reached the DFB-Pokal final on a total of 18 occasions, winning the competition 15 times. The team with the next most appearances are Schalke on 12.

Mario Gomez has scored nine goals from just eight starts this season.

Roten striker Mario Mandzukic was brought to German football by Wolfsburg in 2010.

Wolfsburg have got the to the Pokal final on one occasion, losing 3-0 to Borussia Monchengladbach.

However, they claimed a shock 2-1 quarter-final win over Bayern in Munich to get to the final.

Felix Magath, who was sacked by Wolfsburg earlier this season, had also coached Bayern.

Prediction
Bayern seem more determined than never to do the treble this season and in the grand scheme of things, Wolfsburg do not pose much of a threat to their dream. The hosts are in too good form to slip up and should win comfortably.

Editor's Prediction
Bayern 3-0 Wolfsburg

Premier League Opta Facts – April 16th-17th

Arsenal v Everton
Arsenal have scored more goals at home against Everton than any host side in any fixture in Premier League history (49).
The Gunners have won eight and lost just one of their last 10 Barclays Premier League matches.
Arsenal have scored 18 goals in the final 15 minutes of Premier League games this season; more than any other team.
Everton have netted 15 goals in the final 15 minutes of the first half of Premier League games; more than any other side.
Ten of Olivier Giroud's 11 Premier League goals have been netted at the Emirates and the other was netted away at West Ham making the top scorer in the capital this season.
The Gunners have conceded just 15 second half goals making them the joint-tightest defence after the break in the top flight (along with Man City).
Everton have netted the joint-most headed goals in the top flight (13) along with Norwich (who netted their 13th against the Gunners last Saturday) and Manchester United.
The Toffees have conceded the highest number (14) and percentage of headed goals in the Premier League this season (38%).
Everton have picked up 13 points from the last 15 available in the top flight, but four of those games were at home. On the road they have earned two draws and two defeats in their last four away games.
Arsenal have kept just three clean sheets in their last 15 Premier League matches at the Emirates Stadium.
Only Southampton (16) have dropped more points from winning positions away from home than Everton this season (14).

Manchester City v Wigan Athletic
68% of the goals Wigan have scored have been netted in the second half this season, the highest percentage in the top flight.
Manchester City have conceded the joint-fewest goals in the second half of Barclays Premier League matches this season (15).
Man City have kept eight clean sheets in their last nine matches in all competitions at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City have won seven and lost one of their last eight matches in all competitions, while Wigan have won six and lost just one of their last eight.
The Citizens have conceded 42% of their goals from set pieces (excluding penalty kicks), the highest proportion in the top flight.
Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero have netted hat-tricks for Man City in two of the last three home games for City against Wigan.
Tevez has netted four goals in five Premier League games against the Latics for City.
Manchester City have won the last six Premier League games against Wigan without conceding a single goal.
Wigan have failed to score in eight of the 15 Premier League matches against City, but they are unbeaten in the seven where they have netted (five wins & two draws).
Manchester City have allowed their opponents fewer shots on target against them than any other Premier League side (81).

West Ham United v Manchester United
Manchester United have recovered 27 points from losing positions in the Barclays Premier League this season, a divisional high.
Andy Carroll has scored five goals in his last seven Premier League matches.
Javier Hernandez has the best minutes per goal ratio in Premier League history, netting once every 120 minutes.
Wayne Rooney has scored eight goals in 10 Premier League appearances for Manchester United against the Hammers and also netted in Man Utd's 1-0 FA Cup replay win over West Ham in January.
Robin van Persie has scored four goals in his last three Premier League appearances against West Ham and also netted for the Red Devils in their FA Cup game at Upton Park earlier this season.
West Ham have failed to score in six of their last seven Premier League games against Manchester United and in the one they did net, both goals were penalties.
The Red Devils have scored with 19.6% of their shots this season and hit the target with 49.6% of their attempts at goal, both division-high figures.
There have been four penalties scored in the last three Premier League games between West Ham and Man Utd, but the Red Devils are the only team not to concede a spot kick in the league this season.
Jussi Jaaskelainen has made more saves than any other goalkeeper in the top flight this season (138).
61% of the shots on target West Ham have allowed this season have come from inside the box, the lowest proportion of any team in the top flight.

Fulham v Chelsea
Chelsea have won none of their last four Barclays Premier League away games and lost the last three in a row.
The last four London derbies between Fulham and Chelsea have ended as draws, with only four goals being scored in total overall.
Fulham have won just one of their 23 Premier League meetings with the Blues (W1 D10 L12) and none of the last 13 (W0 D7 L6).
Fulham have recovered fewer points from losing positions than any other team in the Premier League this season (5).
The Whites have won three of their last four Premier League home games, losing the other to Manchester United (0-1).
10 of Dimitar Berbatov's 13 Premier League goals for Fulham have come before half-time.
Berbatov has scored four goals in his last three appearances for Fulham in the Premier League at Craven Cottage.
Fulham's woodwork has been struck 18 times, more than any other team in the Premier League this season.
Martin Jol has only won one of his eight Premier League games as a coach against Chelsea (W1 D3 L4) and has never been triumphant against Rafa Benitez in seven head to head league games (W0 D4 L3).
Chelsea have won 14 points from eight Premier League London derbies this season (W4 D2 L2) and have conceded only eight goals in these eight games

15.04. (Mon) 20:45 Lazio - Juventus

PROBABLE LINEUPS

LAZIO
Marchetti
Gonzalez, Ciani, Cana, Stankevicius
Ledesma
Candreva, Mauri, Hernanes, Onazi
Klose

JUVENTUS
Buffon
Barzagli, Bonucci, Peluso
L'stiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Pogba, Asamoah
Matri, Vucinc

Lazio and Juventus will be quickly looking to put behind them their European disappointment by achieving a positive result at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday.

After their derby exploits against Roma last week the Biancocelesti are missing key players because of suspension including Giuseppe Biava, Stefan Radu and Senad Lulic.

While Abdoulay Konko, Andre Dias and Bruno Pereirinha are unlikely to be fit in time for the clash.

Ogenyi Onazi and Stefano Mauri return from suspension which saw them sit out the 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce which ultimately eliminated Vladimir Petkovic's men from the Europa League.

Meanwhile for Juventus, Giorgio Chiellini, who injured himself in Friday's training session, is out and Sebastian Giovinco is unavailable, too. Simone Pepe is out for the season.

Claudio Marchisio is doubtful which means Paul Pogba is likely to come in and replace him other than that, however, Juve are at full strength.

DID YOU KNOW?

Lazio looked as though they would be title contenders heading into 2013, but have managed just two wins from their last 11 Serie A games.

Miroslav Klose is the club's top goalscorer with 10 league goals, however, the veteran Germany striker has yet to find the back of the net against Juve in six attempts.

The Biancocelesti have only won once in their last 10 encounters against Antonio Conte's men in all competitions, a 2-1 Coppa Italia win.

Juventus' last defeat on the road in Serie A came against Lazio's fiercest rivals Roma where a solitary strike from Francesco Totti separated the two sides.

Mirko Vucinic had a five-year stint at Roma and also played for Lecce. The Montenegrin has featured against the Biancocelesti 21 times, scoring seven goals in the process.

The Old Lady have not been beaten at the Stadio Olimpico in the league in the previous seven meetings with the last two encounters finishing 1-0 to Juventus.

Prediction
These games have been notoriously tight affairs with only one of the last nine matches at the Stadio Olimpico in all competitions seeing more than a goal seperate the two sides. It is difficult to see this changing on Monday, despite the hosts' injury and supension problems, as they have been strong at home throughout the campaign, though Juve may just have a little bit too much quality on the day.

Editor's Prediction
Lazio 0-1 Juventus

Championship Opta Facts – April 16

Barnsley v Derby County
Barnsley have won just one of their last six games against Derby, although four of those clashes have been drawn (1W 1L).
On home soil, the Tykes have suffered just one defeat in their last eight games against the Rams, winning five and drawing two.
Barnsley have failed to score in two of their last three games after netting in each of the previous 17.
The Rams have failed to score in each of their last two fixtures after netting in each of their five previous games.
The Tykes have conceded 11 goals from corners, more than any other Championship side this season.

Blackburn Rovers v Huddersfield Town
Blackburn have suffered just one defeat in their last eight league games against Huddersfield, winning five and drawing two.
At Ewood Park, Rovers have won their last two clashes with the Terriers after going six games prior to that without picking up a victory (D3 L3).
Huddersfield have netted a league-low 24 goals in the second-half this season.
Jordan Rhodes has netted nine of Rovers' last 13 league goals at Ewood Park.
Huddersfield have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last eight fixtures.

Bristol City v Birmingham City
Bristol City have now gone eight games without a win against Birmingham, losing six and drawing two.
The Robins have lost each of their last three games against Birmingham at Ashton Gate, shipping exactly two goals each time.
Chris Burke has netted three goals in his last three away games for the Blues against City.
City have lost four of their last five games, drawing the other.
The Blues have netted in each of their last nine games, the longest current scoring run in the Championship.

Cardiff City v Charlton Athletic
When the sides met earlier this season at the Valley, Charlton won 5-4, which remains the joint-highest scoring game in the Championship this season.
Cardiff have enjoyed just one win in their last five games against the Addicks, drawing one and losing three.
The South Londoners have lost just one of their last seven games, winning four and drawing two.
Cardiff have netted a league-high 23 headed goals this season.
The Welsh giants have kept three clean sheets in their last four league matches, winning two of those games 3-0 and drawing the other two.

Ipswich Town v Crystal Palace
Ipswich have won just two of their last seven meetings with Crystal Palace, losing four and drawing one.
At Portman Road, the Tractor Boys have registered just two win in their last nine clashes with the Eagles, although those two wins have come in the last five games.
Ipswich have come from behind to win just seven points this season, a joint-league-low figure.
The Eagles have failed to find the back of the net in each of their last four games, the longest current goal drought in the division.
Ipswich have kept five clean sheets in their last six fixtures.

Leeds United v Burnley
Leeds have lost just one of their last six clashes with Burnley winning the other five, although that defeat did come last time out; 1-0 away.
At Elland Road, United have won their last four meetings with the Clarets, shipping a total of just one goal in the process.
Burnley are without a clean sheet in their last seven games, conceding one goal in six of those games and three in the other.
Leeds to failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last eight games, a run without a clean sheet only Leicester (9) can currently better.
The Clarets have thrown away 30 points from leading positions this season, more than any other side.

Leicester City v Bolton Wanderers
The last four games between these two sides have all ended in a draw, while Leicester haven't won against Bolton in eight clashes (six draws and two losses).
On home soil, the Foxes have netted a total of just two goals in their last five games against the Trotters, although four of those meetings occurred before 2002.
Bolton have won three games in a row, the longest current winning streak in the division.
The Foxes are without a win in nine games, the longest current winless streak in the Championship.
Bolton have netted a league-high 13 goals in the first 15 minutes of their games.

Middlesbrough v Nottm Forest
Middlesbrough have won only one of their last seven games against Forest, losing three and drawing three.
Only one of the last seven clashes between the two sides has gone over 2.5 goals.
‘Boro have failed to score in each of their last three games and in five of their last six.
Lewis McGugan has netted in six of his last seven games for the Tricky Trees.
Forest have picked up a joint-high 24 points from losing positions this season.

Millwall v Watford
Millwall have enjoyed just one victory in their last 11 meetings with Watford, losing eight and drawing two.
The Lions have netted a total of just one goal in their last four clashes with the Hornets and have failed to score in seven of their last nine games against Watford.
Millwall have battled back to win just seven points from losing positions this season, a joint-league-low figure.
The Hornets have enjoyed just one win in their last six games, losing three and drawing two.
Millwall's last four games have produced a total of just six goals.

Peterborough United v Brighton & Hove Albion
Peterborough have lost each of their last five clashes with Brighton, scoring a total of just two goals and shipping 11 in the process.
The Posh have failed to register a win against the Seagulls at London Road in any of their last eight games, losing five and drawing three.
The Seagulls are unbeaten in five games now, winning three, drawing two and conceding a total of just three goals in the process.
Peterborough are now unbeaten in nine games, currently the longest run without defeat in the Championship.
No side has scored more goals from direct-free-kick shots than Brighton this season (4).

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Hull City
Wolves are without a win against Hull in any of their last five clashes, losing three and drawing two.
At Molineux, Wolves have suffered just one defeat in their last five games against the Tigers, winning two and drawing two.
Three of Hull's last four games have ended in a 1-0 scoreline (the other ended 2-1).
Wolves' last six games have produced a total of 23 goals, an average of 3.8 per game.
Hull have lost only eight points from leading positions this season, a league-low figure.

Blackpool v Sheffield Wednesday
Blackpool have won just one of their last five meetings with Wednesday, losing three and drawing one, although that victory did earlier this season (2-0 at Hillsborough).
10 of Blackpool's last 11 games have featured less than 2.5 goals.
Ludovic Sylvestre has scored for the Tangerines in both of their last two clashes with the Owls.
In Blackpool's last five games, neither side has scored more than once (three 1-0s and two 1-1s).
The Tangerines have picked up a joint-league-high 24 points from losing positions this season.

League One Opta Facts – April 16th

Bury v Scunthorpe
Bury have conceded the most second half goals in League One this season (42).
Scunthorpe have currently gone longer without a clean sheet than any other side in League One (eight matches).
In fact, Scunthorpe have kept only one clean sheet in their last 17 league matches.
Both Bury and Scunthorpe have won just seven points from their last 10 league games; no side in League One have won fewer over this period.
Bury have lost three successive League One games without finding the net.

Colchester v MK Dons
No side have scored more goals in the opening 15 minutes of League One matches this season than MK Dons (12).
Colchester have scored just 20 goals in the second half of League One games this season; no side has netted fewer.
Colchester have scored just nine goals in their last eight league games, and eight of these goals have arrived in the first half of matches.
MK Dons have kept four clean sheets in their last five matches in League One.
Only Notts County (7) have been shown more red cards than MK Dons (6) in League One this season.

Oldham v Yeovil
Yeovil have scored 19 goals in the final 15 minutes of League One matches this season; a joint league-high.
Oldham have scored a league-low 15 goals in the first half of matches this season.
No side have picked up more cards in League One this season than Oldham (81 yellows, five reds).
Oldham have scored just three goals in the first half of their last 11 League One games.
No player has scored more League One goals in 2013 than Yeovil's Paddy Madden (15).

Sheffield United v Brentford
No side have netted a higher proportion of their goals in the final 15 minutes of League One games this season than Brentford (32%).
Brentford have won a league-high 21 points from losing positions in matches this season, including three in their weekend victory over Portsmouth.
67% of the goals that Sheffield United have conceded this season have come in the second half of matches; the highest proportion in League One.
Brentford have won five and lost just one of their last seven League One games.
Sheffield United have won just two of their last nine league games at home, but one of these came at the weekend in their 2-0 victory over Swindon.

Swindon v Crewe
No side have won more games from losing positions this season than Crewe Alexandra (5).
Swindon are without a win in five league games (L3 D2); no side are currently on a longer run.
Crewe have the best disciplinary record in League One this season (36 yellows, one red).
Swindon have not scored in 289 minutes of League One football.
Crewe have kept just one clean sheet in their last 13 league games.

League Two Opta Facts – April 16th

Aldershot vs. Southend
Southend have not won against Aldershot in the league for over 23 years; a 5-0 thrashing on January 27, 1990 (D1 L4).
Southend have collected four points out of a possible 21 in their last seven league games (D4 L3).
No side has picked up fewer points from losing positions than Aldershot this season (4).
Southend have scored exactly two goals in each of their last three league games away from home (W1 D1 L1).

Bradford City v Rotherham Utd
Bradford have lost their last three games against Rotherham, scoring two goals and conceding 10.
Bradford striker Nehki Wells has scored four goals in his last three games.
The Bantams have accumulated 38 yellow cards this season, a league-low.
Rotherham (along with Fleetwood) have both seen seven of their players sent off this season; a joint league-high.

Chesterfield v Plymouth Argyle
Chesterfield have only lost one out of the last five games against Plymouth (W3 D1 L1) but that single loss was a 7-0 thrashing away from home.
The Spireites are the only side in the division yet to score a penalty this campaign.
Plymouth have lost three of their last four games in the league (W1) away from home.
Only Bristol Rovers (20) have picked up more points than Chesterfield (18) and Plymouth Argyle (17) from their last 10 games.

Torquay United v Barnet
Five of the last six wins in this league fixture have come by the same scoreline of 1-0
Torquay have won three of their last four games against Barnet (L1), keeping three clean sheets in the process.
The Gulls have shipped 19 goals in the final fifteen minutes of matches this season; a joint--high with fellow coastal side Morecambe.
Only Southend (8) have accumulated fewer points over the last 10 League Two games than Torquay (9).
Barnet have conceded more goals from the penalty spot than any other team this season (11).

Wycombe Wanderers v Northampton Town
The last time Wycombe enjoyed a win against Northampton was in the 2002/2003 season when they registered a 5-0 win away from home (D5 L2).
The Cobblers have lost eight points from winning positions this season; a league-low.
No side have scored more goals in the final fifteen minutes of games than Northampton (19).
Northampton Town have committed the most number of fouls in the division this season (549).

14.04. (Sun) 21:00 Athletic Bilbao - Real

PROBABLE LINEUPS

ATHLETIC BILBAO
Iraizoz
Ramalho • Ekiza • Aurtenetxe • Castillo
Iturraspe • José • Herrera
Susaeta • Llorente • Muniain

REAL MADRID
López
Arbeloa • Varane • Ramos • Marcelo
Alonso • Modrić
Callejón • Özil • Benzema
Morata

Athletic Bilbao boss Marcelo Bielsa will be forced to make several changes for the Primera Division clash against Real Madrid.

Defender Andoni Iraola is sidelined after suffering a hamstring injury in the defeat at Sevilla while Carlos Gurpegui, Aymeric Laporte, Oscar de Marcos and Aritz Aduriz are all suspended.

However, striker Ibai (groin) will be available along with Markel Susaeta, who returns after serving a one-match ban.

Real Madrid trio Michael Essien, Kaka and Gonzalo Higuain are carrying knocks and are unlikely to be involved at San Mames.

Coach Jose Mourinho is certain to make several changes to freshen up his team after an arduous midweek trip to Galatasaray in the Champions League.

DID YOU KNOW?

Athletic Bilbao have lost five of their last eight matches in La Liga.

Los Leones have lost their last six encounters with Real Madrid.

Athletic's last home win over Real was a 1-0 success in January 2010.

Real Madrid have won nine of their last 11 matches in all competitions.

The Blancos will face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League semi-final on April 24 and 30.

Jose Mourinho oversaw his 121st win as Madrid coach in the 5-1 thrashing of Levante. Only Vicente del Bosque (133) and Miguel Munoz (357) have presided over more victories at the Santiago Bernabeu club.

Prediction
Real will not be bothered too much even if they lose on Sunday and their focus will be firmly on arriving in peak condition for the Champions League and the Copa del Rey games. Bielsa's Athletic have waned after a stellar season last time out and could be in for a long night with nearly half their first XI ruled out of action.

Editor's Prediction
Bilbao 0-3 Real Madrid

14.04. (Sun) 20:45 Milan - Napoli

PROBABLE LINEUPS

AC MILAN
Abbiati
Abate, Mexes, Zapata, Constant
Boateng, Montolivo, Muntari
Niang, Pazzini, El Shaarawy

NAPOLI
De Sanctis
Campagnaro, Cannavaro, Britos
Maggio, Behrami, Dzemaili, Zuniga
Hamsik
Pandev, Cavani

AC Milan must make do without the services of star striker Mario Balotelli for their crunch Serie A clash with Napoli at San Siro on Sunday evening.

The Italy international was hit with a one-game suspension after collecting his fifth booking of the season in last weekend’s disappointing 2-2 draw at Fiorentina before being banned for an additional two games for insulting the match officials at the Artemio Franchi.

Consequently, Giampaolo Pazzini will lead the line against the second-placed Partenopei, with the former Inter forward set to be joined in Milan’s usual three-pronged attack by Stephan El Shaarawy and M’baye Niang, whose recall should see Kevin-Prince Boateng drop back into midfield.

Elsewhere, Kevin Constant is expected to return on left-hand side of the defence, leaving Ignazio Abate and Mattia De Sciglio to battle it out for the right-back berth.

As for the visitors, Walter Mazzarri has a full squad to choose from and the Partenopei coach is only expected to make one change to the side that saw off Genoa last weekend, with Juan Camilo Zuniga set to get the nod ahead of Pablo Armero on the left wing.

DID YOU KNOW?

AC Milan have won their last nine home games in all competitions.

The Rossoneri have not drawn a single game at San Siro this season.

Massimiliano Allegri's men have conceded just 12 goals in their own backyard - only leaders Juventus have shipped fewer (9).
Stephan El Shaarawy is Milan's top scorer but he has netted just once since the tail end of January.

Napoli midfielder Blerim Dzemaili has scored four goals in his last two Serie A outings.

The Partenopei were held to a 2-2 draw when these two sides met at San Siro earlier in the season.

Prediction
Last week's trip to Florence proved extremely costly for Milan, as they not only threw away two precious points, they also lost Mario Balotelli to suspension for what has become the biggest game of their season. Their recent home record is immense, so expect a spirited backlash but a resurgent Napoli should be able to do enough to claim the draw they need to maintain their grip on second place.

Editor's Prediction
Milan 1-1 Napoli