Serie A Opta Facts: 20-21 April

Bologna - Sampdoria
Bologna have lost their last two games against Sampdoria and have managed to win just one of the last 13 meetings.
At home, Bologna are unbeaten in their last four games against Samp, winning one and drawing three.
Bologna have lost just one of their last seven league games but have drawn each of the last three.
Samp are winless in their last five Serie A games, picking up just two points in the process.
The Doriani have won only one of their last 14 games on the road - vs Juventus back in January.
Samp have scored only two goals over the course of their last six away fixtures in the league.
Bologna's last nine league goals have all been scored by different players.
Bologna have scored the joint-most goals following an indirect free-kick - six, along with Roma.
Samp have scored 45.9% of their goals from set-piece situations (17 out of 37), the highest rate in Serie A this season.
Eder has been directly involved in Samp's last three goals in the league, scoring one and providing two assists.

Catania - Palermo
This will be the 18th derby between Catania and Palermo in Serie A - the Rossoblu currently lead by six wins to five.
The record in the last five top-flight derbies between these two sides is perfectly even, with two wins apiece and one draw.
Catania have won their last five games at home against Palermo and didn't concede any goals in the last four.
Fabrizio Miccoli had found the net in both of his last two appearances against Catania - he has bagged three overall in nine Sicilian derbies in the top-flight.
Catania have already been involved in six goalless draws this term - a joint-record alongside Siena and Torino.
Catania have won only one of their last six Serie A fixtures.
However, they've lost only once in their last eight matches at home, winning five in the process.
Palermo are unbeaten in their last three games, and have lost only two of the last nine (2W 5D).
Against Sampdoria, Palermo won their first away game after 371 days without a victory on the road, ending a run of eight draws and 11 losses away from the Barbera.
Jasmin Kurtic hasw mustered the most shots without scoring a goal this season (45 attempts, including blocked shots).

Fiorentina - Torino
Torino have recorded 45 wins against Fiorentina in Serie A - more than against any other opponent; while 41 wins for the Viola and 41 draws complete the record.
However, Torino have picked up only one point from their last seven league meetings with Fiorentina.
Torino's last win at the Franchi against Fiorentina came in October 1976: they are currently on a run of 22 games without a vctory there.
Fiorentina have won four of their last six Serie A fixtures.
Vincenzo Montella's side are unbeaten at home in their last six games (4W 2D).
Torino have managed to win only one of their last seven games, losing four.
The Granata are winless in their last five away games (3L 2D).
Torino have conceded 10 goals in total in their last three away fixtures in the league.
Fiorentina have already won 10 penalties - no other side have been awarded more in the top five European leagues this term.
Torino, on the other hand, have conceded the most penalties in Europe this season (11).
Fiorentina are one of the only two sides against which Rolando Bianchi has never scored in Serie A.

Genoa - Atalanta
Atalanta have won only one of their last seven meetings against Genoa in the league, with the Grifoni enjoying three wins in the process.
At home, Genoa are unbeaten in their last six gems against Atalanta (4W 2D).
Genoa are winless in their last seven league fixtures (3D 4L).
Atalanta have scored two or more goals in five of their last seven Serie A games.
In their last six away games, Atalanta have alternated between a wins and a loss (three of each) - they beat Inter 4-3 in their last game on the road.
Atalanta haven't drawn any of their last 11 away games (4W 7L).
Atalanta have already had 13 players sent off this term - more than any other side in the top-five European leagues.
Against Genoa, Maxi Moralez scored a brace on his Serie A debut back in September 2011.
Six of Atalanta's last eight goals in Serie A have been scored by German Denis.
Only Torino's Jean-François Gillet (seven) has conceded more goals from the penalty spot than Sebastien Frey (five) this season.

Inter - Parma
Parma have won three of their last four Serie A games against Inter, as many as they had won in their previous 21 meetings against the Nerazzurri.
These two sides have shared only one draw in their last 13 league meetings.
Inter have won their last six games against Parma at the San Siro, losing only once at home against the Ducali.
Inter have lost four of their last five Serie A fixtures, including the last three at home
Parma have failed to score in three of their last four league games.
Away from home, Roberto Donadoni's side have collected only two points from their last six games, failing to score in the last three.
Parma have already recouped 16 points from losing situations, a haul no Serie A side can better this season.
Amauri has mustered 26 headed shots - more than any other player in this Serie A campaign.
Inter have won only 17% of their league games without Diego Milito this season, whiole their win rate goes up to 65% with him playing.

Juventus - AC Milan
The record between Juventus and AC Milan in their last five meetings is perfectly even: two wins apiece and one draw.
In Turin, there have been three wins each and two goalless draws in the last seven meetings between these two sides since 2004.
Juventus have won each of their last five league fixtures, conceding only two goals in the process.
The Old Lady has kept seven clean sheets in their last 10 home games in this competition.
AC Milan remain the only side still unbeaten in 2013 in Serie A (9W 5D); however the Rossoneri have drawn their last two games, against Fiorentina and Napoli.
AC Milan have found the back of the net in each of their last six games on the road.
Juventus and AC Milan have made the most successful passes in this Serie A this season, 428 per game and 398 per game respectively.
AC Milan have scored the most goals courtesy of Italian players this season (43).
Juventus have netted the most courtesy of substitutes (10).
Gianluigi Buffon has kept 13 clean sheets - a high in Serie A this season.

Napoli - Cagliari
Napoli are unbeaten in their last seven Serie A games against Cagliari (4W 3D).
The Partenopei have won their last two matches against Cagliari played at the San Paolo - previously, the Sardinians had gone seven games unbeaten at Napoli's ground.
Napoli scored six goals on the last occasion they hosted Cagliari - as many as they had netted in their previous seven home games against the Sardinians.
Napoli have lost only one of their last 15 league games (2-0 vs Chievo), winning eight and drawing six.
Cagliari have lost only one of their last 13 Serie A fixtures - they would be 3rd in the table with 26 points taking into account only the games played in the second half of the season.
Cagliari haven't scored a single goal in their last three away games in Serie A.
Marek Hamsik has provided 14 assists so far this season - a joint-record in the top five European leagues along with Andres Iniesta.
Lorenzo Insigne has featured in each of the 32 Serie A match-days in this campaign, but only 14 of these saw him in the starting XI.
Insigne has scored three goals as a substitute - a joint-most in this competition.
Edinson Cavani has scored nine goals in Serie A in 2013 - more than any other player.

Roma - Pescara
Roma had the better of things in the reverse fixture against Pescara, ending a run of three draws and two wins for the Abruzzesi in the top-flight.
The record at the Olimpico sees the hosts lead by three wins to two, with the visitors winning on their last two trips to Rome.
Roma have lost only one of their last eight Serie A games (5W), and are unbeaten in their last four home games (3W 1D).
Roma have scored at home for 35 league games in a row - only between 1929 and 1932 have they enjoyed a logner home scoring streak (45 games).
Pescara have lost their last eight Serie A games, and picked-up only one point from the last 13.
Away from home, Pescara have conceded goals in 15 of the 16 games played in this campaign, kepping a clean sheet only against Fiorentina.
Pescara and Roma are the two sides with the most goals conceded this season - 66 and 53 respectively.
Francesco Totti has been directly involved in six of Roma's last nine goals, scoring three and assisting three.
Against Torino, Roma scored their 16th headed goal of the season - a Serie A high this season.

Siena - Chievo
Siena are unbeaten in their last five Serie A games against Chievo (2W 3D).
The Tuscans have kept four clean sheets in their last seven league meetings against Chievo.
Only one of the seven previous meetings between these two sides at Siena's ground has ended in a draw, with four wins for the guests and two for the hosts.
Siena are unbeaten in the last four match-days in Serie A (2W 2D) - the Tuscans have never remained unbeaten for five games in a row this season.
Siena have failed to score in each of their last three home games in the league.
Chievo have taken just one point from the last three match-days in Serie A.
Chievo remain the only Serie A side yet to draw away from home this season (4W 12L).
Siena have recorded the highest conversion rate this season (15.7% of their shots have found the net).
Alessandro Rosina has been subbed off 21 times so far this term, more than any other Serie A player.
Dario Dainelli (Chievo) has made the most interceptions in this Serie A season (94).

Udinese - Lazio
Prior to their 3-0 loss in the reverse fixture, Udinese had scored in 11 consecutive games against Lazio in the league.
Udinese are unbeaten in their last five home meetings against Lazio in Serie A, and won the last two.
Udinese have won back-to-back games Parma and Chievo - they've never won three in a row in this campaign.
Before beating Parma last Sunday, Udinese had last won a Serie A game without Antonio Di Natale back in April 2011 (2-1 vs Napoli).
Udinese have conceded only three goals in their last eight home fixtures, and never more than one per game.
Lazio have won only two of their last 12 league games, losing seven in the process.
The Biancocelesti have failed to score in four of their last six Serie A fixtures.
Lazio have only won one of their last 11 away games in the league, failing to score in seven of these.
Antonio Di Natale has already scored 11 goals against Lazio, only against Roma has he nettted more in Serie A (13).
Miroslav Klose's last Serie A goal was scored back in December vs Inter - since then, he has failed to score in seven league appearances, his longest goal-scoring drought in Italy.

Premier League Opta Facts: 20-22 April

Fulham v Arsenal
Fulham are unbeaten in their last four Barclay Premier League meetings with Arsenal, drawing three and winning one.
The Gunners have won just one of their last four trips to Craven Cottage in the Premier League (D1 L2), losing their last trip there in January 2012 (1-2).
There has been a red card given in both of the last two PL meetings between these two sides at Craven Cottage - Johan Djourou (Arsenal) and Zoltan Gera (Fulham).
The Gunners have lost just one of their last 11 Premier League games, winning eight (W8 D2 L1).
Since the beginning of February, Arsenal have conceded only six goals in nine Premier League games, keeping four clean sheets during this run.
Martin Jol has won just one of his 10 Premier League meetings with Arsene Wenger (L4 D5).
Since the start of 2010, Arsenal have won just three of their 13 London derbies away from home in the Premier League, losing eight and drawing two.
Fulham have only kept one clean sheet in their last 12 home games in the Premier League.
The Whites have accrued a joint league-high five own goals this season, but are yet to concede one themselves.
Mikel Arteta has taken (six) and scored (five) more penalties than any other player this season.

Norwich City v Reading
Reading have lost just one of their last seven league meetings with Norwich City (W4 D2), but are without a win in the last three against them (D2 L1).
No side has drawn more Barclays Premier League games 0-0 this season than Norwich City (6), and the league meeting between the Canaries and Reading earlier this season ended goalless.
Norwich defender Michael Turner has scored as many goals in his last two games as he managed in his previous 88 Premier League appearances (two).
Alex McCarthy made 10 saves in Reading's last game, against Liverpool. Only Jussi Jääskeläinen (11 for West Ham v Spurs) has made more in a single game this season.
Norwich City have picked up just one win in their last 16 Premier League matches (D7 L8).
Reading have won only one point from a possible 24 in their last eight Premier League matches (L7 D1).
Norwich have scored the highest percentage of headed goals in the top-flight (42%).
The Canaries have scored a league-high four goals from direct free-kicks this season, but are the only PL side yet to score from outside the box in open play.
Excluding penalties, Norwich have only conceded 10% of their goals to set piece situations this season, the lowest proportion in the league.
Reading players have made more clearances off the line (11) than those of any other PL side this season.

QPR v Stoke City
Queens Park Rangers have won three of their last four league fixtures with Stoke, but lost their Barclays Premier League meeting earlier this season at the Britannia Stadium (0-1).
Harry Redknapp has won just four of his 20 Premier League games in charge of QPR, meaning that he has exactly the same win percentage as both Mark Hughes and Neil Warnock as QPR boss in the competition (20%).
Stoke have won fewer points than any other Premier League side in 2013 (5) and have collected just a single point in their last seven games.
Stoke have lost six successive Premier League games away from home. If they lose this match, they'll equal their worst ever run of seven away defeats (Jan 2011-Apr 2011).
QPR striker Loïc Rémy has scored in four of his last six appearances for QPR in the Premier League and in both of QPR's last two games at Loftus Road.
Remy is already QPR's joint-top scorer this season (five goals) despite playing only nine Premier League games.
Stoke have scored just seven goals in their last 13 Premier League matches, with only one of these have been scored in the first half.
QPR have scored the first goal of the game just nine times this season; a league-low figure.
41% of QPR's league goals this season have been scored from outside the area (a league-high), while just 4% of Stoke's have come from range (a league-low).
Stoke have scored (57%) and conceded (46%) the highest percentage of goals from set pieces in 2012/13.

Sunderland v Everton
Sunderland have won just four points from their last 16 Barclays Premier League games with Everton (W0 D4 L12).
Sunderland's record Premier League defeat came against Everton, back in November 2007 (1-7) at Goodison Park.
In the last three Premier League meetings between these two sides, both of Sunderland's goals have come in the first half and all seven of Everton's have been scored after half-time.
The Black Cats' derby win over Newcastle last weekend ended a run of nine Premier League games without a win (L6 D3).
Everton have kept a clean sheet in four of their last five Premier League games, conceding only two goals in the other match during this run.
The Toffees have won just three points from a possible 15 in their last five Premier League away games (D3 L2). During this run, they've netted only three goals.
Tim Howard kept his 100th Premier League clean sheet in Everton's 0-0 midweek draw at Arsenal, becoming the 12th goalkeeper to reach this landmark in the competition.
Everton are on the longest current unbeaten run in the Premier League games (six).
Sunderland have scored just two headed goals this season, a league-low, while only Chelsea (14) have scored more than the Toffees (13).
On the other hand, the Black Cats have conceded the joint-fewest headed goals this season (four), while Everton have shipped the most (14).

Swansea City v Southampton
Southampton have won just one of their last six league meetings with Swansea (L3 D2), with this victory coming back in March 1983.
The last six goals that Swansea City have scored in the Barclays Premier League have come from either Michu (3) or Luke Moore (3).
Jay Rodriguez has scored in three successive Premier League starts for Southampton.
Southampton are unbeaten in five Premier League games (W3 D2), only Everton (6) are on a longer unbeaten run currently.
Swansea have scored 43 goals this season; just one away from their total Premier League tally from 2011-12 (44) after 38 games.
The Swans have gone four Premier League games without a win (D1 L3). Should they lose this game, it'll equal their longest run without a Premier League victory (five matches).
Swansea are one of only two teams (with Fulham) yet to win a game having conceded the first goal this season (15 games; D5 L10).
Southampton, on the other hand, have lost a joint-high four games having scored the first goal (losing a league-high 24 points in total).
Wayne Routledge has conceded more fouls without being shown a card than any other player in the top-flight this season (34).
Michu has scored a higher percentage of his team's goals than any other player in the Premier League (39%).

West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United
West Brom have won just two of their 13 Barclays Premier League meetings with Newcastle United (D3 L8).
Newcastle have won three of their last four Premier League away trips at the Hawthorns, with each of these victories seeing the Magpies score exactly three times.
Papiss Demba Cissé has scored three and assisted one in his two Premier League appearances against WBA. Against no other side has the Senegalese striker scored more often.
Of West Brom's last six Premier League goals, three have come from the penalty spot and another was an own goal.
Just one of Romelu Lukaku's 13 Premier League goals this season have been scored in the opening 30 minutes of a match.
22 of Newcastle's last 23 Premier League matches have produced a winner, with only one draw (W7 L15).
Romelu Lukaku has been offside more frequently than any other player in the Premier League this season (every 44 minutes).
The Baggies have scored a league-low of just two goals in the opening 15 minutes of Premier League games this season.
Newcastle have been forced in to making more clearances than any other team in the top-flight this season (1396).
West Brom players have been shown a league-high seven yellow cards for time wasting this campaign.

West Ham United v Wigan Athletic
Just one of the previous 13 Barclays Premier League games between Wigan and West Ham have ended in a draw.
West Ham have won three successive home games against Wigan Athletic in the Premier League - this after failing to win the previous three (L2 D1).
Jussi Jääskeläinen has made more saves than any other goalkeeper in the Premier League this season (141).
Andy Carroll has been involved in four goals (three goals, one assist) in his last three Premier League appearances.
Wigan's last three Premier League games have produced only four goals.
Wigan have only won seven of 34 Premier League games in April (20.6%), a lower win percentage than their overall rate (28.2%).
West Ham have drawn each of their last three Premier League games, they could become the fifth team to draw four in a row this season.
West Ham have made more accurate crosses than any other team this season (180).
Wigan's last three Premier League goals have come in the closing 10 minutes of games.
Andy Carroll has won an aerial duel every 7.9 mins on average this season, a more frequent rate than any other Premier League player this season.

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City
Spurs have lost their last four Barclays Premier League encounters with Manchester City - this after losing just three of their previous 27.
There have been 14 goals scored in the last three Premier League games between Spurs and Man City, with 10 of those being netted by the Citizens.
On City's last trip to White Hart Lane in the Premier League, they inflicted Spurs' heaviest Premier League home defeat since December 1997 (5-1).
Edin Dzeko has scored five goals against Spurs in the Premier League, including four in their last trip to White Hart Lane (5-1) - more than against any other opponent in the competition.
Since defeating Arsenal at White Hart Lane at the start of March, Tottenham have won just four points from four Premier League games (W1 D1 L2).
Manchester City have kept a clean sheet in their last four Premier League trips to London, but have only netted two goals in response.
Carlos Tevez has scored 84 goals in 196 appearances in the Premier League, which is exactly the same record as Cristiano Ronaldo in the division.
Roberto Mancini's side have won eight of their last nine games in all competitions, losing the other in a Premier League game away at Everton (0-2).
Tottenham are the only team to manage more than 200 shots on target in the Premier League this season (205).
Joe Hart has 15 Premier League clean sheets this season, three more than any other goalkeeper.

Liverpool v Chelsea
Liverpool have won four and lost none of their last five Barclays Premier League meetings with Chelsea.
Chelsea have won only one of their last six Premier League trips to Anfield (L4 D1), failing to score in three of these.
Rafael Benitez was the most successive Liverpool manager in the Premier League, winning 55.3% of matches in the competition. Brendan Rodgers has won 39.4% so far.
Chelsea defenders have provided 13 goals this season, more than the defenders at any other Premier League club.
Only Man City (27) have conceded fewer goals in the Premier League than Chelsea (33) this season.
The Blues have won four of their last five Premier League games, keeping a clean sheet in three of these victories.
Chelsea have now won 71% of games when Frank Lampard has played this season (17 of 24) and just 13% without him (one of eight).
Juan Mata has provided 11 assists in the Premier League this season, more than any other player.
Chelsea have scored more headed goals than any other Premier League team this season (14).
Luis Suarez has gone 429 minutes without a Premier League goal, while opposing striker and former Liverpool icon Fernando Torres has gone 907 minutes without a Premier League goal.

Manchester United v Aston Villa
Aston Villa have won just one of their last 34 Premier League games against Manchester United (L24 D9); with this victory coming at Old Trafford in December 2009.
Villa have netted only 10 goals in their 20 previous Premier League trips to Old Trafford.
Gabriel Agbonlahor has now scored 60 Premier League goals for Aston Villa - the most, alongside Dwight Yorke (also 60). Agbonlahor was the last Aston Villa player to score a winning goal against Manchester United (1-0 in Dec 2009).
Aston Villa have lost 28 Premier League games against Manchester United - six more defeats than against any other side.
Of sides that Aston Villa have faced more than four times in the Premier League, they have the lowest win percentage against Manchester United (7%).
Manchester United have recovered a league-high 28 points from losing positions this season; three of which came against Aston Villa in their previous meeting this season. They were losing 2-0 before coming back to win 3-2 at Villa Park.
Robin van Persie has scored in consecutive Premier League appearances for the first time since January.
Manchester United need a maximum of six points from their last five games to win the title, but if Man City lose to Spurs on Sunday then a win in this game will secure the crown.
Man Utd last picked up fewer than six points from five Premier League games within a single season in March-April 2005 (DWDLL).
Shinji Kagawa has been involved in five goals (three goals, two assists) in his last seven Premier League appearances.
Man Utd have scored in each of their last 21 Premier League games. The second longest current run this season is five (Aston Villa/Chelsea).

League 1 Opta Facts: 20 April

Bournemouth v Carlisle
Bournemouth have only won one of their last four league meetings with Carlisle (D1 L2) and just two of their last nine against the Cumbrians.
The sides have already met twice this season, one in the league and once in the FA Cup, with the two games producing a total of 10 goals.
Marc Pugh has bagged three goals for the Cherries in their last two games against Carlisle (all competitions).
Carlisle are unbeaten in six games now, winning two and drawing four.
Bournemouth have now won seven games in a row, the longest current winning streak in the division.

Colchester v Shrewsbury
Colchester have enjoyed just one victory in their last eight games against Shrewsbury, drawing three and losing four, although prior to this season, they hadn't met in the league since 1998.
In all competitions, the Shrews have won just one of their last five clashes with the U's, drawing two and losing two.
Colchester are without a clean sheet in their last eight league games.
The Shrews have shipped two or more goals in seven of their last nine games.

Coventry v Leyton Orient
Coventry are unbeaten against Orient in their last six meetings, winning three and drawing three, although prior to this season, they last met in the league in 1966.
The Sky Blues have failed to find the back of the net in three of their last five games, netting just once in both the other two fixtures.
Veteran attacker Kevin Lisbie has bagged seven goals in his last nine league appearances for Orient.
Leyton Orient have won just one of their last seven league games on the road (D3 L3).

Doncaster v Notts County
Doncaster have won just one of their last seven league clashes with Notts County, although that victory did come last time out, 2-0 away in October, after a run of six straight defeats against the Magpies.
The last four meetings between the two sides, in all competitions, have seen the winning side keep a clean sheet (a 2-0 win each and a 1-0 win each).
The Magpies have registered just one win in their last five games (D1 3L), although that victory did come last time out; 3-1 at home to Colchester.
Donny have conceded just three goals in their last four games, winning three and losing one in the process.
County's last four games have all gone above 2.5 goals (14 in total, an average of 3.5 per game).

MK Dons v Scunthorpe
MK Dons are unbeaten in their last four meetings with Scunthorpe (3W 1D) and have lost just two of their seven league games overall against the Iron.
Scunthorpe have failed to find the back of the net in each of their last four clashes with the Dons (including play-offs).
The last two meetings between these two sides at Stadium: MK have both ended goalless (including play-offs).
The Iron are now without a win in four games, no team is currently enduring a longer run without a victory.
The Dons have kept a clean sheet in six of their last eight games, conceding exactly two in both of the other two fixtures.

Oldham v Crawley
The 1-1 draw at Crawley back in October was the first ever meeting between the two teams.
The Red Devils have kept three clean sheets in a row, the longest current run of shut-outs in the division.
Matt Smith has netted a goal in both of the Latics' last two games (both 1-0 wins) after going seven league appearances without a goal.
13 of Crawley's last 15 goals have come in the second-half.
Oldham have won just two of their last six games at Boundary Park, losing three and drawing one.

Portsmouth v Sheffield United
Portsmouth have won just one of their last four games against Sheffield United (D1 L2) and just two of their last eight against the Blades.
The last four clashes between these two sides have produced a total of just five goals, with the last three all ended in 1-0 home wins (one for Pompey, two for the Blades).
United have suffered just one defeat in their last six games, winning two and drawing three.
Despite being relegated, Portsmouth have lost just one of their last six (W2 D3).
Dave Kitson has scored in both of the Blades' last two games after failing to find the net in each of his previous six games.

Preston North End v Tranmere Rovers
Preston have lost just one of their last five games against Tranmere, winning two and drawing two.
In their 10 visits to Deepdale, Rovers have only won once, losing six and drawing three.
Rovers have now lost four games in a row, all by a 1-0 scoreline, the longest current losing streak in League One.
Preston haven't conceded more than one goal in any of their last 12 games, shipping a total of just six goals in this period.
Rovers have failed to score in seven of their last nine games.

Swindon Town v Stevenage
Swindon won the the sides' only previous league meeting 4-0 away earlier this season.
In all competitions, the Robins have won two of their three clashes with Stevenage, losing the first ever meeting in 1998.
Swindon have failed to find the back of the net in four of their last six games.
Stevenage's last three games have produced a total of just three goals (a 1-0 win, a 0-0 draw and a 2-0 defeat).
The Robins have shipped just one goal before half-time in their last eight fixtures.

Walsall v Bury
Walsall have only registered one victory in their last eight games against Bury, losing six and drawing one.
At the Bescott Stadium, the Saddlers have lost each of their last three games against the Shakers and have enjoyed just one win in the last six home games against Bury.
The Saddlers are unbeaten in 14 games, the longest current run without defeat in the division.
Bury have failed to score in three games of their last five games and have won just one of their last six (1D 4L).
Five of Walsall's last six games have ended in a draw, with the Saddlers winning the other game (4-0 v Coventry at home).

Yeovil Town v Crewe Alexandra
Yeovil have won two of their last three games against Crewe (1L) while overall, the Glovers have picked up four win in their seven clashes with the Railwaymen.
The three meetings between the two sides at Huish Park have produced a total of 10 goals, an average of 3.3 per game.
The Glovers have shipped a total of just three goals in their last five games, winning three, drawing one and losing one in the process.
Crewe have registered just one victory in their last six games, losing four, drawing one and conceding a total of 12 goals in the process.
Yeovil have lost just one of their last six games (3W 1D), although that defeat did come last time out (1-0 away to Oldham).

Hartlepool United v Brentford
Six of the last eight meetings between these two sides has ended in a draw, with both sides winning a game each.
Four of the last seven clashes between the two teams have ended goalless.
Brentford have lost just one of their last eight games, winning five and drawing two.
Hartlepool have failed to score in eight of their last 10 games, although they have scored in both of their last two fixtures, registering two wins in the process.
Bradley Wright-Phillips have netted four goals in his last three games for the Bees.

League 2 Opta Facts: 20 April

Aldershot v Dag & Red
Aldershot have gone three games unbeaten against the Daggers, winning twice and drawing the other. However, the Shots have lost two of their three home games against the Daggers.
In their seven previous league meetings, 28 goals have been scored averaging at four goals per game.
The Shots have won once in their last 10 games (D5 L4).
The Daggers have won once in their last seven games (D3 L3).

Barnet v Wycombe
Barnet have gone six games without a win against Wycombe, drawing four and losing two.
The Bees are without a win at Underhill in three games (D2 L1).
Barnet's top scorer in League Two this season Jake Hyde ended a run of six games without a goal by netting a brace against Torquay in midweek.
The Chairboys have won three of their last five games (D1 L1).

Bradford v Burton Albion
Bradford have failed to beat Burton in the league in seven attempts, losing two (D5).
Striker Nahki Wells has scored four goals in his last five games for the Bantams.
Jacques Maghoma has scored three goals in his last four games for the Brewers.
The Bantams have lost just once in their last seven games (W4 D2).

Bristol Rovers v Accrington
The Pirates have won their previous two home league matches against Accrington; scoring nine and conceding just one.
There have been 16 goals scored in the last five league meetings, averaging at 3.2 goals per game.
No side have picked up more points in the last 10 games than Bristol Rovers (20).
Rovers have scored 13 goals in the opening fifteen minutes of matches this season; a league-high.

Exeter v Cheltenham
In the reverse fixture this season, Cheltenham secured a 3-0 victory courtesy of goals from Lawson D'Ath and Keith Lowe. Indeed, Cheltenham have a perfect record against Exeter; winning all seven previous meetings.
The Grecians are without a win in five games; the longest current winless streak in the division.
The Robins have lost 26 points from winning positions this season; a league-high.
After scoring four in five for Exeter, Jamie Cureton has scored just once in his last seven games.

Fleetwood v Chesterfield
The two clubs met for the first time in the reverse fixture earlier this season, with Fleetwood winning 2-1.
Chesterfield have scored in each of their last eight games; the longest current scoring streak in the division.
Nine of Chesterfield's last 12 league goals have been scored in the second half of games.
The Spireites have won four of their last six on the road, keeping four clean sheets in the process.

Gillingham v Wimbledon
The two sides have met three times with the Dons winning twice and the Gills winning once.
The three meetings have produced 12 goals, averaging at four goals per game.
Jack Midson has scored three goals in three appearances against Gillingham for Wimbledon.
The Dons are without an away victory in three games, losing all three.

Morecambe v Torquay
Morecambe have lost three of the previous seven league meetings with Torquay (W2 D2), including recent back-to-back defeats.
Danny Stevens has scored two goals in his last two appearances against Morecambe for Torquay.
The Gulls have conceded in each of their last nine games; their worst such run of the season.
The Shrimps have conceded 71% of their goals in the second half of games this season; a league-high proportion.

Oxford v Rochdale
Oxford have lost three of their last five against Rochdale (W1 D1).
Rochdale have gone six games unbeaten (W3 D3); the joint-longest current unbeaten streak alongside Port Vale.
After scoring just three in 32 games, George Donnelly has netted five goals in his last nine for the Dale.
The Us are without a win three games at the Kassam Stadium (D1 L2).

Plymouth v Rotherham
Plymouth have lost their last three against Rotherham and are without a win in four against the Millers (D1).
Rotherham have kept consecutive clean sheets against Plymouth for the first time since 1970.
The Pilgrims have won three consecutive games at Home Park, with Jason Banton scoring two in his last three on home soil.
Rotherham have won their last three games, with Daniel Nardiello and Kieran Agard each scoring two goals in that run.

Port Vale v Northampton
The last 10 league games between these two teams have produced a total of 24 goals, averaging at 2.4 goals per game.
Port Vale's John McCombe has scored two goals and been sent off once in his last three appearances against Northampton.
The Cobblers have failed to score in four games; the joint-highest run of that kind this season alongside Accrington Stanley.
Northampton have lost eight points from winning positions this season; a league-low.

York v Southend
York are unbeaten in four against Southend, winning two and drawing two. Indeed, Southend have failed to score in those four matches against York.
The Shrimpers have clawed back 21 points from losing positions this season; a league-high.
In contrast, York have salvaged just four points from losing positions; a joint-league-low alongside Aldershot.
York have scored 62% of their goals in the first half of games this season; a league-high proportion.

La Liga Opta Facts: 19-22 April

Mallorca v Rayo Vallecano
Mallorca have won five of their six home games against Rayo Vallecano in the top-flight (1D).
Following the victory earlier in the season, Rayo have the opportunity to win successive games against Mallorca in La Liga for the first time in their top-flight history.
Mallorca have won two of their five league games at the Iberostar under Manzano, only one less win than they managed in 10 home games under Caparros this season.
Rayo have only won one of their last six away league games (1D 4L), but this came in their last game on the road (2-0 v Celta Vigo).
Mallorca have won fewer fouls on home soil than any other La Liga side this term (160).
Andrija Delibasic, the former Mallorca player, has scored four of his five league goals off the bench this season, with those four goals all coming in the final 10 minutes.
The Balearic side have won just five games having scored the first goal (out of 11) this season, a league-low with Zaragoza.
The Franjirrojos have conceded a league-high 10 goals in the opening 15 minutes of games this season.
Mexican midfielder Giovani dos Santos has participated in more goals than any other Mallorca player in the year 2013 (four goals, three assists).

Granada v Valladolid
Granada have won two of their three previous home meetings with Valladolid in the Primera (1L), keeping a clean sheet in both of these victories.
Despite this, Valladolid have won three successive top-flight meetings with Granada overall, keeping a clean sheet in each victory.
After winning their opening two games under Lucas Alcaraz, Granada are without a win in eight league games (D2 L6).
Djukic's side have won just one of their last eight away league games (D3 L4).
Oscar has scored 11 league goals this season, already his best ever record in a single La Liga campaign.
Granada have scored exactly once in each of their last five home league games, with all of those goals scored by a different player (including one own goal).
Valladolid have drawn four league games having conceded the first goal this season, but all four of those games have come at the Zorrilla.
Granada have lost a league-high 13 points from winning positions on home soil this season.
Nine of Real Valladolid's 10 victories this season, including the last against Getafe, have come with Patrick Ebert in the side.

Real Madrid v Real Betis
Real Madrid have won eight of their last 12 league meetings with Real Betis (2D 2L).
The Whites have won three consecutive home games against Betis and are unbeaten in 10 in La Liga (W7 D3).
Betis have not beaten Real Madrid in consecutive league games since February 1999.
Four of the five games Real Madrid have lost this season have come against sides from Andalusia, but all four of those were away from home (at home, two wins from two v Andalusian sides).
Gonzalo Higuain has scored five goals in five league games against Betis, including his most recent La Liga hat-trick.
Real Betis last won a league game at the Bernabeu in 1998, with the unforgettable Finidi George getting the winner.
With his brace last week, Cristiano Ronaldo joined Lionel Messi as joint top-scorer in the league in 2013 (17).
Real Madrid have scored in each of their last 18 home league games (3.3 goals per game on average).
Pepe Mel's side are unbeaten in three league games (1W D2), they have not gone four in a row without defeat since November.
Real Madrid have scored the second-most goals from outside the area this season (11), while Betis have conceded the fewest goals from range (one).
Ruben Castro has scored nine away league goals this season; he is the joint-top Spanish away scorer with Aritz Aduriz.

Barcelona v Levante
Barcelona have won seven of their last eight league meetings with Levante (D1) and have won all seven previous games played at the Camp Nou.
The Catalans have scored 3.6 goals per game on average in these seven home meetings with Los Granotas in the league.
Levante have only ever recorded three draws against Barca in the league; all ended 1-1 and came in Valencia.
The 5-0 defeat suffered by Levante in the Camp Nou last season is still their worst ever defeat under JIM.
Against no side has Cesc Fabregas scored more goals in La Liga than Levante (three).
Barcelona have won 11 consecutive home league games, scoring 3.8 goals per game on average.
Los Granotas have lost two successive league games, they have not lost three in a row since November 2011.
Michel has participated in seven of the 13 away goals netted by Levante this season (four goals, three assists).
Barcelona have scored their first goal on home soil in the 27th minute on average this season; only in two of their 15 games has this first goal come after the half-time break.
Levante have the lowest average possession in La Liga this season (36%); Barcelona have the highest (69.4%).

Valencia v Malaga
Valencia have won three successive home league games against Malaga, not dropping a single point against them in the Mestalla since February 2009 (1-1).
Malaga have won their last two league games against Valencia, though both came on the south coast.
Valencia have won two successive home league games; they have not won three on the bounce on home soil under Ernesto Valverde.
Malaga have won six away league games this season; they are now just one away from equalling their record for a single top-flight season (seven in 2004/05 and 2008/09).
Roberto Soldado has scored three goals in two games at the Mestalla against Malaga in La Liga.
Malaga are one of only two teams (with Zaragoza) who are yet to lose a league game when they have scored the first goal of the game this term.
Indeed, Manuel Pellegrini's side are the only side in La Liga yet to lose a game from a losing position all season (14W 2D).
Valencia have won a league-high 12 points following goals scored in the final five minutes of the game this season.

Getafe v Espanyol
Getafe have gone six consecutive home league games against Espanyol without a win (D3 L3), their worst ever home run without a victory against a single side in La Liga.
The last victory logged by the Blues at home to Espanyol in La Liga is also their biggest ever top-flight win (5-0 in 2005/06).
Espanyol have achieved four draws in 17 games against Getafe in the top-flight; all ended 1-1 and three came as the visiting side.
Alvaro Vazquez, who scored the last Espanyol goal in the Coliseum, has only scored one of his four goals for Getafe this season in that stadium.
Espanyol have netted a league-high nine goals from corners this season; Simao and Diego Colotto (two each) are their top scorers in this respect.
Only four of the 11 headed goals logged by Getafe this season have come at home and all of those were scored by defenders (Valera, Alexis, Lope, Fede Fernandez).
Ghanaian midfielder Wakaso has participated in five of the last eight Espanyol league goals (two goals, three assists).
Espanyol would be in the European spots (joint-fifth with Atletico) had the league started when Javier Aguirre took charge.
Getafe have scored 64% of their goals after the half-time break this season and 28% of them in the final 15 minutes.

Deportivo La Coruna v Athletic Bilbao
Deportivo have won their last four home league games against Athletic, scoring exactly three goals in three of them.
The Red-and-Whites have not won at the Riazor in the top-flight since December 2006 (2-0).
Athletic have only won one of their last 10 league meetings with Deportivo (D3 L6) and that was in the San Mames (2-0 in 2010).
The Galician side have won four successive league games; they have not won five in a row in La Liga since April 2008.
Deportivo have scored a total of 13 goals in these four games, two more than they mustered in their previous 16 games combined (11).
Athletic have only won one away league game in the year 2013; 1-0 against Osasuna (D2 L4).
Marcelo Bielsa's side have not scored more than a single goal in any of their last nine league games; the last time they managed it was a 2-2 draw against Valladolid on February 1.
Deportivo have conceded a league-high 17 goals in the final 15 minutes of games this season.
No Spanish player has scored more away league goals this season than Aritz Aduriz.
Juan Carlos Valeron has made eight assists already this season; he is just one away from equalling his La Liga record for one campaign (nine in 2001/02).

Osasuna v Real Sociedad
Osasuna have won five straight home games against Real Sociedad in La Liga, their best ever run against the Basque side in the Primera.
The last time Sociedad won in Pamplona in La Liga was back in September 2002 (3-2).
Real Sociedad have only scored one goal in their last five trips to the Reyno de Navarra in the top-flight (a 3-1 defeat in 2010).
Real Sociedad have accumulated six away games without defeat in the league, winning four of those games (D2).
Osasuna have not scored in 356 minutes of league football at the Reyno de Navarra; Kike Sola scored their last home goal v Zaragoza back in February.
Real captain Xabi Prieto has participated in more away goals than any other Sociedad player in La Liga this season (five goals and two assists).
Osasuna have only scored one goal from the penalty spot this season, the joint-lowest figure in the top-flight (with Athletic).
The Navarrans have the lowest shot conversion rate in La Liga this season (8.3%); Real Sociedad have the third-best figure (17%).

Sevilla v Atletico Madrid
Sevilla have won their last seven home league games, averaging three goals per game in their last six.
Atletico Madrid are unbeaten in six games against Sevilla in all competitions (W2 D4).
The side from Madrid have only won one of their last 15 visits to Nervion in the league (D6 L8): 1-2 in 2008.
If they avoid defeat here, Simeone's side will be unbeaten in five away league games; their best run of the campaign (W2 D2).
Falcao has scored more penalties (eight) than any other player in La Liga this season; one of which came against Sevilla in the return leg.
Jesus Navas has made more open play crosses than any other player in La Liga this season (206).
One or both of Falcao (six) and Diego Costa (five) has scored in each of the last seven league games that Atleti have netted in (11 of 14 goals in total between them).
The three goals Baba Diawara has scored in La Liga have all come against sides from the capital; the first of which came against Atletico.
Ivan Rakitic scored his first La Liga brace against Real Betis last week.
Sevilla, who have been shown a league-high12 red cards this season, were reduced to eight men in their reverse fixture with Atleti this term.
Los Colchoneros have never won an away game in La Liga against a team managed by Unai Emery (D3 L2).

Celta Vigo v Zaragoza
Celta Vigo have only won two of their last seven meetings with Zaragoza in La Liga (D2 L3), though one of those came at La Romareda this season (1-0).
In fact, that game was the only away game Celta have won all season.
Celta have not won any of their three league games without top scorer Iago Aspas this season, scoring just two goals in total in these games (1D 2L).
Los Manos have only mustered five points in the year 2013, the lowest figure in La Liga.
Celta have only scored one goal via a defender all season, while they have conceded nine goals to opposition defenders; a league-high shared with Getafe.
Between them, Helder Postiga (six) and Apono (three) have scored 69.2% of Zaragoza's away league goals this season.
Chilean Fabian Orellana has had more shots without scoring (29) than any other striker in La Liga this season.
Zaragoza have scored a league-high 64% of their goals in the first-half of games in this campaign.

Championship Opta Facts: 19-20 April

Hull v Bristol City
The Tigers have gone four league games unbeaten at home against the Robins, winning two (D2) and keeping three clean sheets in the process.
Hull top scorer Robert Koren has scored twice in his last three games against Bristol City for the Tigers.
The Robins have lost five of their last six in the Championship (D1); three of those defeats have come away from home.
Hull have lost eight points from winning positions this season; a league-low.

Huddersfield v Millwall
Huddersfield have lost three of their last five league games against Millwall (W1 D1).
The Lions have kept three consecutive clean sheets against the Terriers.
Millwall defender Shane Lowry has been booked more times than any other player this season (13).
The Terriers are without a clean sheet in nine games; unsurprisingly losing five of those matches (W3 D1).

Burnley v Cardiff
Six of the last eight league meetings between the two sides have ended in a draw, with Cardiff winning twice in that sequence.
No team have scored more headed goals than Cardiff this season (23).
The Clarets have picked up just one win in their last eight games (D4 L3), with that win coming at Turf Moor.
The Bluebirds have scored more goals in the final fifteen minutes of games than at any other stage this season (17).

Birmingham v Leeds United
Birmingham have won their last four league fixtures against Leeds, three of those being settled by a 1-0 scoreline.
Birmingham striker Nikola Zigic has scored five goals in his last two league games against Leeds.
Before the arrival of new manager Brian McDermott, Leeds had gone seven games without a win (D3 L4); they've now won two in a row with the new man in charge.
Midfielder Wade Elliot has scored three goals in his last four games for the Blues.

Bolton v Middlesbrough
The last 10 games between the two sides have produced 28 goals.
No side have lost most points from winning positions this season than Bolton (32).
Boro have accumulated the fewest points over the last 10 games (7), winning twice, drawing once and losing seven.
No side have picked up more points in the last 10 games than Bolton (21).

Brighton v Blackpool
The Seagulls have gone six games without a win against the Seasiders; losing three (D3).
Brighton forward Ashley Barnes has scored two goals in his last three appearances against Blackpool.
The Tangerines have scored 21 goals in the final fifteen minutes of games this campaign; a league-high.
Blackpool have conceded just six goals in the final fifteen minutes of league games this season; a joint-league-low alongside Millwall.

Charlton v Wolves
Charlton have failed to beat Wolves in five attempts, losing four of those matches (D1).
There have been 30 goals scored in their last 10 league meetings.
The Addicks are unbeaten in five, winning three (D2); two games shy of their longest unbeaten run this season (7).
The Addicks have won six times at home this season; a joint-league-low alongside Huddersfield and Birmingham.

Crystal Palace v Leicester
Crystal Palace have lost five of their last eight against Leicester (W2 D1).
The Eagles have gone six games without a win; the joint-longest current winless streak in the Championship alongside Bristol City.
Crystal Palace have failed to find the back of the net in five games, the longest scoreless run in the Championship this season. However, Leicester have conceded in each of their last 10 games, the longest current run of its kind.
Leicester attacker Jeffrey Schlupp has scored two goals in his last two games; his best such run of the season.

Derby v Peterborough
There have been three red cards issued in the last four league meetings between the Rams and the Posh.
The Posh have conceded 24 goals in the final fifteen minutes of games this season; a league-high.
Peterborough have now gone 10 games without defeat; the longest current unbeaten run in the division.
Derby have failed to win after going behind at home this season (D4 L4).

Nottm Forest v Barnsley
Forest have picked up just one win in their last six league matches against the Tykes; with the Yorkshire side winning twice (D3).
Forest have accumulated 24 points from losing positions this season; a joint-league-high alongside Blackpool.
After recording six consecutive wins, Forest are now without a win in five games (D3 L2).
Lewis McGugan has scored six goals in his last eight games for the Reds.

Sheffield Wednesday v Ipswich
In recent years, The Owls have struggled at home against the Tractor Boys, winning once in their last six (D1 L4).
After going 31 games without a goal, Jermaine Johnson has scored four goals in his last five games.
The Tractor Boys have lost once in their last seven games (W4 D2); keeping six clean sheets in that period.
The Owls have lost once in their last six matches (W3 D2).

Watford v Blackburn
There have been 16 goals scored in the last five matches between the two sides, averaging at 3.2 goals per game.
Fernando Forestieri has scored three goals in his last four games for the Hornets.
12 of the 19 goals Blackburn have scored in 2013 have come from Jordan Rhodes (63%).
The Hornets are without a win at Vicarage Road in three games (D2 L1).

SPL Opta Facts: 19-22 April

Dundee United v Motherwell
Dundee United have won three of the last four meetings with Motherwell; keeping three clean sheets in the process.
The Terrors are on a seven-match unbeaten run, winning two and drawing five in the SPL.
Three players have been sent off in Dundee United's last four league games, two of which belonged to them.
Motherwell striker Michael Higdon has scored five goals in his last six SPL games.

Kilmarnock v Hearts
Kilmarnock have won all three fixtures against Hearts this season with Cillian Sheridan and Paul Heffernan both scoring hat-tricks.
Hearts are without an away win in 12 games (D5 L7) and should they fail to win against Kilmarnock, it will equal this season's joint-longest run without an away win (Dundee 13 games).
Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd has scored two goals in two consecutive matches for Killie.
Hearts have failed to beat Kilmarnock in eight attempts, losing five (D3).

St Mirren v Dundee
This season, St Mirren have already recorded two victories over Dundee. Although, Dundee won the most recent fixture 2-1, thanks to goals from Jim McAlister and John Baird.
Dundee's Ian Davidson has been booked 11 times this season; a league-high.
The Buddies are without a win in five games, drawing their last four (L1).
Dundee have lost once in their last five (W2 D2); their best such league run of the season.

Celtic v Inverness CT
Celtic have won five of their last six against Inverness (L1), scoring 12 in the process.
Celtic have kept 14 clean sheets and have scored 14 headed goals; both league-highs.
Inverness have scored eight penalties this season, with Billy McKay scoring five from the spot.
No player has missed more penalties this season than Celtic's Scott Brown (2).

St Johnstone v Ross County
Ross County have lost their last three games in the SPL, their worst run of defeats since October, when they also lost three consecutive matches.
The Saints have received six red cards this season; a league-high. Interestingly, Ross County are yet to receive a red card.
Only Celtic (14) have kept more clean sheets than Ross County this season (13).
No team have scored more goals from outside the box this season than the Staggies (15).

Hibernian v Aberdeen
Hibs have lost their last three games; their worst such run of the season.
The Dons are without an away win in five games, losing four (D1).
No player has scored more braces this season than Hibernian's Leigh Griffiths (4).
No team have picked up fewer points over the last 10 games than Hibernian (7).

Bundesliga Opta Facts: 19-21 April

Borussia Monchengladbach - FC Augsburg
Augsburg are the only side to have never lost a Bundesliga game against Borussia Monchengladbach (D2 L1).
The last time these two teams met, Monchengladbach won both games, but it happened in the second divison (2007(08).
In 2011/12, a scoreless draw between Monchengladbach and Augsborg on matchday 33, secured fourth spot for Monchengladbach and saved Augsborg from relegation.
Augsburg are only three points away from 15th spot (currently occupied by Dusseldorf) which would take them out of the relegation zone. They could tie with Dusseldorf, who play a day later away at Hamburg.
Monchengladbach are unbeaten in their last eight home games (W5 D3). This is their longest unbeaten home run since April 2011 - March 2012, when they went 16 home games without a loss.
Monchengladbach have scored in all 19 competitive home games this season. The last time they failed to score at home was on matchday 33 in 2011/12 - a 0-0 against Augsburg.
Augsburg have scored in each of their last nine away games (a club record).
Monchengladbach have hit fewer crosses than any other side in the Bundesliga (313). This is despite having striker Luuk de Jong in their ranks (led the Dutch Eredivisie in 2011/12 with nine headers).
Luuk de Jong has managed only two Bundesliga headers in 2012/13.
Dong-Won Ji scored his first Bundesliga brace last week against Frankfurt. He was also directly involved in 10 shots last week (5 shots, 5 assists).
The next loss for Monchengladbach coach Lucien Favre will be his fiftieth in his Bundesliga coaching career: He has coached in 150 games in the German top flight (W65 D36).

Borussia Dortmund - 1. FSV Mainz 05
Mainz have never won a Bundesliga game at Dortmund (L2 D4) and they have never scored more than one goal in a game there.
Dortmund have won their last three encounters with Mainz (winning all of them with the same scoreline: 2-1) and they haven't lost any of their last five against Mainz (W4 D1).
Dortmund have won their last four Bundesliga matches in a row, scoring 17 goals.
Mainz have won only one of their last ten games in the top flight (L3 D6).
Dortmund have scored 72 goals in the Bundesliga this season, which is their second-best ever haul after 29 games (73 goals in 1963/64 after the opening 29 games).
Mainz have conceded only 34 goals (tied with Freiburg); only Bayern Munich have conceded fewer (13).
Robert Lewandowski has scored in each of his last eleven Bundesliga appearances. Only Gerd Müller has scored in more (16 consecutive matches for Bayern Munich in 1969/70).
Lewandowski has the chance to become the first Dortmund player since 2002 to end up as the Bundesliga's top goal scorer (the last one was Marcio Amoroso in 2002; 18 goals).
Dortmund's Ilkay Gündogan is poised to make his 100th Bundesliga appearance (he's currently on 99; 12 goals, 9 assists).
Jürgen Klopp spent his entire career as a professional player with Mainz, eventually taking over the reins as player-coach. He lead Mainz to their first promotion to the top flight in 2005.
Jürgen Klopp was also responsible for handing Neven Subotic his Bundesliga debut, when they were both at Mainz in 2006/07.
Christian Wetklo saved 74.6% of all shots this season, which is second-highest in the Bundesliga (after Bayern's Manuel Neuer 81.2%).

Bayer 04 Leverkusen - 1899 Hoffenheim
Leverkusen have never lost against Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga (W8 D1), scoring 22 goals in the process (average of 2.4 per game).
Hoffenheim's only point against Leverkusen came in November 2010 (2-2 at Hoffenheim).
No side has won as many Bundesliga games against Hoffenheim as Bayer Leverkusen (8).
Leverkusen picked up twelve points from their last five games leading up to the winter break. The same record (i.e. 12 points from their next five games) would see them finishing third in the Bundesliga
Hoffenheim lost all five games leading into the winter break - another five losses in the upcoming five games would result in their direct relegation.
Bayer Leverkusen have won only one of their last five Bundesliga games (L2 D2 and a 4-1 victory at Dusseldorf).
Bayer Leverkusen have lost 16 points after a lead (tied with VfB Stuttgart; only SC Freiburg has lost more - 17).
Leverkusen have scored in each of their last 17 Bundesliga home games. This is their best run since February 2003 till November 2004 when they scored in 30 consecutive home games.
Hoffenheim are the worst away team in the top flight, only five points from their last eleven games on the road, 8 in total.
Hoffenheim coach Markus Gisdol has gained four points from his first two Bundesliga games (only former Hoffenheim coach Ralf Rangnick has done better, with six points from his first two games).
Hoffenheim have collected 24 points from 29 games so far. The last two sides to match that record would eventually avoid relegation (Hannover in 2009/10 and Monchengladbach in 2008/09).
Stefan Kießling has won all eight of his Bundesliga games against Hoffenheim. Against no other team has he won more games in the top flight (8 wins against Monchengladbach and Wolfsburg).

Hannover 96 - Bayern Munich
Hannover won their last two home games against Bayern (and 3 of their last 4, with one loss).
Hannover have conceded more goals against Bayern (125) in the top flight than against anyone else. They've also lost more Bundesliga games against them (30), than against anyone else.
Bayern won the reverse fixture 5-0, earlier this season.
None of the last 13 Bundesliga meetings between Hannover and Bayern had resulted in a draw (9 victories for Bayern, 4 for Hannover).
Bayern have drawn only three Bundesliga games this season, while Hannover have drawn five. No other sides have fewer draws.
Bayern are unbeaten in their last 16 Bundesliga away games (W15 D1). They kept a clean sheet in twelve of these matches.
Bayern's last away loss came more than one year ago at Dortmund (0-1; April 11th, 2012).
Bayern need three points to equal the Bundesliga record of 81 points (Dortmund 2011/12) - they have five more games to clinch it.
With their next win, Bayern could set a new Bundesliga record for victories in a season (currently 25), clean sheets (currently 19), and consecutive away victories (currently 8).
Hannover have won only one of their last six Bundesliga games (L3 D2), failing to score in three of them.
Bayern have scored in each of their last 32 Bundesliga games (the Bundesliga record is 36 consecutive games). They haven't failed to score since matchday 31 in 2011/12 (0-0 vs. Mainz).
Steven Cherundolo is poised equal Jürgen Bandura record of 298 Bundesliga games for Hannover
Jupp Heynckes appeared in 86 Bundesliga games for Hannover (1967 - 1970), scoring 25 goals.

Hamburger SV - Fortuna Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf have failed to win any of their last seven Bundesliga games against Hamburg (L6 D1; goal difference: 4-17).
Dusseldorf's last victory at Hamburg came on May 25th, 1985 (matchday 32) when they beat their opponents 2-1.
Hamburg have won only one of their last five home games (L3 D1 and a 1-0 victory against Monchengladbach on matchday 22). They scored only two goals in these five games.
Augsburg (in 16th place, good for the relegation play-offs) are only three points behind Dusseldorf, who have won only three points from their last seven games.
Dusseldorf have failed to win any of their last eleven away games (L9 D2). Their last away victory came on September 25th, 2012 when they won 2-0 at Furth.
No other side has won fewer away games than Dusseldorf (2 - tied with Hoffenheim and Furth).
Last week, Heung-Min Son scored his third brace of the season. He has already scored eleven goals (tied with Rudnevs).
Along with Hamburg (Rudnevs and Son, 11 goals each), Dortmund and Bayern are the only other teams with two players in their ranks with more than 10 goals each.
Stefan Reisinger is Dusseldorf's top goal scorer (7 goals). The last Dusseldorf player who scored as many goals was Richard Cyron in 1995/96 (9 goals).
During his 54 games in charge of Hamburg, Thorsten Fink has made 156 substitutions - with none of them managing to get on the scoresheet. by far the longest run in the Bundesliga.
Norbert Meier's debut as Bundesliga coach came against Hamburg (1-1 draw against Borussia Monchengladbach).

Eintracht Frankfurt - FC Schalke 04
Frankfurt have failed to win in any of their last 13 Bundesliga games against Schalke (L9 D4). Their last victory came more than nine years ago.
Frankfurt have won more Bundesliga home games against Schalke (21, tied with Stuttgart), more than any other side.
Schalke have won more away games in the top flight against Frankfurt (11, tied with Dortmund and Bremen) than any other side except Bochum (13).
As recently as matchday 21, Schalke were eight points behind Frankfurt. Now they are four points ahead.
Frankfurt have won only one of their last nine Bundesliga games (L5 D3).
Schalke have won five of their last seven Bundesliga games (L1 D1).
Frankfurt failed to score in seven of their last nine games. They have scored only four goals in these nine games (fewer than any other side).
Schalke's Jermaine Jones was born in Frankfurt and represented them in 31 Bundesliga games (2 goals)
Frankfurt's Carlos Zambrano appeared in 16 Bundesliga games for Schalke.
Frankfurt's top scorer Alex Meier (13 goals) has never beaten Schalke in 11 Bundesliga games (L8 D3).

Werder Bremen - VfL Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg secured their only Championship with a 5-1 victory over Werder Bremen in 2008/09.
Bremen have conceded more goals this season than any other side (56). This is the most goals they've conceded in 33 years.
No teams have gained more points from behind than Wolfsburg (13: W2 D7) and Bremen (12: W2 D6).
Bremen have failed to win in any of their last eight games (L3 D5). Their last victory came on matchday 21 at Stuttgart (4-1). Only Greuther Furth have gone longer without a victory (9 games).
No sides have gone longer without a clean sheet than Bremen (9 games) and Wolfsburg (8 games).
Only two sides (Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund) have a better away record than Wolfsburg (21 points).
Only Dusseldorf (9 points) and Furth (6) have collected fewer points in the second half of the season than Werder Bremen (10).
Wolfsburg's Naldo is on 199 Bundesliga appearances. The defender moved from Bremen to Wolfsburg in 2012, after 173 Bundesliga appearances for Bremen (2005 - 2012).
Wolfsburg's Diego appeared in 84 Bundesliga games for Bremen from 2006 till 2009 (38 goals).

VfB Stuttgart - SC Freiburg
Stuttgart and Freiburg have just met in the German Cup semi finals on Wednesday (also at Stuttgart).
Stuttgart have won 56% of their Bundesliga games against Freiburg. Only against Augsburg and Furth (100% each) do they have a better rate (among current Bundesliga clubs).
Freiburg have lost ten of their last twelve Bundesliga games at Stuttgart (W1 D1).
Freiburg have currently won three consecutive Bundesliga games. They could equal their club record (W4 consecutive) with a victory against Stuttgart.
Stuttgart have won only one of their six Bundesliga home games in 2013 (L4 D1 and a 2-0 victory against Monchengladbach last week).
Stuttgart haven't conceded a goal in the Bundesliga in 188 minutes (2 games) which is their longest run since March 2012.
Stuttgart have scored only 31 goals in their 29 Bundesliga games this season. Only in 2005/06 did they score fewer (29) in the same number of matches.
Freiburg have conceded only 34 goals (tied with Mainz) which is the second best defensive record in the Bundesliga (Bayern 13 goals).
No sides have lost more points after a lead than Freiburg (17) and Stuttgart (16, tied with Leverkusen).
Stuttgart are the only side yet to score a goal from outside the box.
Stuttgart's Martin Harnik scored more goals against Freiburg (4 in 5 appearances) than against any other side in the Bundesliga: He scored a brace in both meetings in 2011/12.
Freiburg's Max Kruse has been involved in eight goals in his last ten games (6 goals, 2 assists).

1. FC Nurnberg - SpVgg Greuther Furth
Their only Bundesliga meeting earlier in the season, resulted in a scoreless draw.
In that games, there were only eight attempted shots and only one shot on target (both records since Opta began compiling those kinds of data in 2004/05).
Last week, both Nurnberg (0-4 away loss at Bayern Munich) and Furth (1-6 home loss against Dortmund) suffered their biggest defeats of season.
Nurnberg haven't lost any of their last eleven home games (W6 D5). This is currently the longest home run of all Bundesliga teams.
Nurnberg have scored in each of their last ten home games.
Furth haven't won any of their last nine games (L6 D3), longer than any other side.
Furth are last in the Bundesliga in goals (19), big chances (26), passing accuracy (73.3%) and shot conversion (73.3%).
No sides have played fewer passes than Nurnberg (9800) and Furth (9901). The Bundesliga average is 12207 per team.
Nurnberg defender Per Nilsson is the top goal scorer of his side (5 goals) and the best goal scorer among all defenders (tied with Wolfsburg's Naldo). His last three goals came following a set-piece.

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