Championship Opta Facts – April 9th

Cardiff v Barnsley
The Bluebirds are unbeaten in their last five against the Tykes, winning four (D1). Indeed, Barnsley have struggled in Cardiff, winning just once there since the turn of the century (D2 L4).
The last five meetings have produced 19 goals, averaging at 3.8 goals per game.
Cardiff have scored 20 headed goals this season; more than any other side.
The Tykes have conceded 13 goals in the opening fifteen minutes of matches this season; a league-high.
The Bluebirds are yet to drop a point after going ahead at the Cardiff City Stadium this season (W14).
No side have kept more clean sheets than Cardiff this campaign (16) in the Championship.

Millwall v Sheffield Wednesday
Millwall have lost their last two games against Sheffield Wednesday. However, prior to those back to back defeats, they had won three consecutive games against the Lions.
Millwall are without a win at home in five games (D1 L4); their worst such run of the season.
Sheffield Wednesday's Jermaine Johnson has netted three goals in his last two games for the Owls after failing to find the net in any of the previous 34 games (in all competitions). Indeed, Johnson scored against Millwall in the reverse fixture before failing to find the net in those 34 games.
The Lions have clawed back seven points from losing positions this season; a joint league-low.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Millwall have scored over 30% of their goals in the final fifteen minutes of matches this season in the Championship.

League One Opta Facts – April 9th & 10th

Doncaster v Carlisle
Just one of the last nine meetings between these two sides have ended as a draw.
No League One side have picked up more points in their last 10 games than Doncaster (20).
Only Yeovil (18) have scored more goals in the final fifteen minutes of matches than Doncaster this season (17).
Carlisle have drawn six of their last 11 league games, winning only twice during this run (L3).
Doncaster have lost more home games (6) than away games (4) in League One this season.

MK Dons v Swindon
MK Dons have lost just one of their last six league games against Swindon, winning three and drawing two.
There have only been eight goals scored in the last five games between the two sides, averaging 1.6 goals per game.
There have been three red cards in the last three league games between the two sides.
The Dons have netted 12 times in the opening fifteen minutes of games this season; a joint-league-high with Coventry.

Preston v Oldham
After winning five competitive meetings with Oldham in a row, Preston North End have failed to win in their last three (D2 L1) against them.
Preston have drawn six games 0-0 this season; a joint-league-high with Sheffield United.
Oldham are one of two teams (alongside Coventry) who are yet to draw a game 0-0 this season.
Jose Baxter has now netted three in his last four games for Oldham after netting just one in the 13 games before that (in all competitions).

Sheffield United v Crawley
The two clubs have met once in their history, with Sheffield United winning 2-0 in the reverse fixture this season.
Only Doncaster (20) have accumulated more points in the last 10 games than the Blades (19).
No player has scored more headed goals than United's Dave Kitson this season (5).
Crawley have won just one of their last eight league games (W1 D6 L1).
The Blades have drawn six games 0-0 this season; a joint-league-high with Preston.

Crewe v Brentford
Crewe have won six of their last seven games against Brentford (L1), with three of those victories coming at home. Brentford won the meeting earlier this season, 5-1, however.
The Bees have scored a league-high proportion of their goals in the final fifteen minutes of games this season (30%).
Brentford goalkeeper Simon Moore has saved three penalties this season; a league-high.
The Railwaymen have lost only once in their last six games (W3 D2).
Six of Brentford's eight league defeats this season have come away from home.

02.04. (Tue) 20:45 Paris Saint Germain - Barcelona

PROBABLE LINEUPS

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN
Sirigu
Wiel • Alex • Silva • Maxwell
Moura • Verratti • Matuidi • Pastore
Ibrahimovic • Lavezzi

BARCELONA
Valdés
Alves • Piqué • Mascherano • Alba
Xavi • Busquets • Iniesta
Fàbregas • Messi • Villa

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Thiago Motta is unavailable to face Barcelona at Parc des Princes after suffering a groin injury in training.

Midfielder Lucas Moura and striker Ezequiel Lavezzi will be recalled to the side after being rested for Friday's win over Montpellier, while Marco Verratti and Zlatan Ibrahimovic return from European bans.

Italy international Verratti is expected to get the nod alongside Blaise Matuidi in central midfield ahead of Clement Chantome and David Beckham.

Barcelona duo Xavi and Jordi Alba have shaken off thigh injuries that forced them to miss the 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo.

Javier Mascherano, Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta and David Villa were all rested on the bench for that game and could return to the starting line-up.

Defenders Carles Puyol (knee) and Adriano (hamstring) and striker Pedro (suspension) are sidelined, but goalkeeper Victor Valdes returns from a domestic ban.

DID YOU KNOW?

Paris Saint-Germain are on a 23-match unbeaten home run in European competition stretching back to a 4-2 defeat against Hapoel Tel-Aviv in the Uefa Cup group stage in November 2006.

Les Parisiens are looking to reach their second Champions League semi-final. Their only previous quarter-final appearance was also against Barcelona in 1994-95, and it ended in a 3-2 aggregate victory.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic made 29 Liga appearances for Barcelona in the 2009-10 season, scoring 16 goals.

Barcelona have only won two of their last eight away matches in all competitions (W2, D3, L3).

The Catalan giants have won their last six Champions League quarter-finals and their last defeat at this stage came against Juventus in 2002-03.

Barcelona's overall away record against French opposition is W3, D2, L2. Their most recent visit to France resulted in a 1-1 draw against Olympique Lyonnais in the 2008-09 Champions League round of 16.

Prediction
Barca will have learned the lessons of their last away outing in Europe - which ended in a drab 2-0 defeat at Milan - and will try to play a high-tempo passing game and pin back the hosts inside their own half. Aside from their obvious attacking threat, PSG are also formidable at the back and are well equipped to play on the counterattack.

Editor's Prediction
PSG 1-1 Barcelona

02.04. (Tue) 20:45 Bayern Munchen - Juventus

PROBABLE LINEUPS

BAYERN MUNICH
Neuer
Lahm, Boateng, Dante, Alaba
Gustavo, Schweinsteiger
Muller, Kroos, Ribery
Mandzukic

JUVENTUS
Buffon
Barzagli, Chiellini, Bonucci
L'stiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah
Matri, Quagliarella

Bayern Munich could welcome back Jerome Boateng and Bastian Schweinsteiger, who both missed the 2-0 second-leg defeat to Arsenal, for their quarter-final showdown with Serie A champions Juventus.

However, Javi Martinez is suspended for the clash, which means Luiz Gustavo should replace the Spaniard. Long-term absentee Holger Badstuber remains sidelined with ruptured knee ligaments.

Brazilian centre-back Dante and Philipp Lahm are in danger of missing the return leg in Turin on April 10 should they pick up a booking in this encounter.

Juventus, meanwhile, have concerns over the fitness of attacker Sebastian Giovinco, who was scythed down by Esteban Cambiasso in their 2-1 Derby d'Italia victory over Inter, although he has been included in the 22-man squad.

Mirko Vucinic is recovering from flu, which means Fabio Quagliarella and Alessandro Matri are likely to be Conte's preferred striking partnership, although Vucinic could be fit to feature.

Stephan Lichtsteiner, Arturo Vidal and Claudio Marchisio are walking a discipinary tightrope as a booking incurred here would mean they miss the next match.

DID YOU KNOW?

Bayern Munich go into this match in sparkling form having destroyed Hamburg 9-2 at the weekend. Claudio Pizarro grabbed four goals and two assists.

In the previous meeting Bayern beat Juventus 4-1 in Turin to eliminate them from the group stages in 2009-10 season. Only Gianluigi Buffon and Claudio Marchisio are likely to survive from that starting XI in this game for the Bianconeri.

Die Roten coach Jupp Heynckes masterminded victory over Juventus when he was Real Madrid boss, guiding them to a Champions League final 1-0 win in 1998.

Juventus last lost an away match in Europe back in 2010 when they were beaten 4-1 by Fulham in the Europa League.

Fabio Quagliarella has netted four goals in 248 minutes of action in the Champions League.
The Old Lady have not reached the last four since overcoming Barcelona in the 2002-03 campaign.

Prediction
Both teams go into this match on the back of fine form in their domestic leagues with Juventus winning the Derby d'Italia and Bayern putting nine past Hamburg, ensuring the stage is set for a thrilling encounter on Tuesday. Juventus cruised past Celtic in the last 16, while die Roten made hard work of Arsenal, but the Germans will be fully focused on taking a lead with them to Turin - although it will not come easy.

Editor's Prediction
Bayern 2-1 Juventus

Serie A Opta Facts - Sampdoria v Inter Milan

Inter have won 68 games in Serie A against Sampdoria, only against Roma they have picked up more victories (69).
Inter are unbeaten in their last four games against Sampdoria, who have won only once in their last 17 meetings against the Nerazzurri in the league.
The last two games at the Marassi have seen each side win once.Prior to that, Samp had beaten Inter only once in eight home league meetings.
Sampdoria have suffered only one defeat over their last eight league games (W4 D3).
The Blucerchiati have kept a clean sheet in six of their last eight Serie A fixtures.
Samp have won their last four league games at home, scoring 12 goals in the process.
Delio Rossi's side have conceded only one goal in their last five home games overall.
Inter have won only two of their last nine Serie A fixtures (D3 L4).
Inter's recent comeback win from 2-0 down against Catania ended a negative run in which the Nerazzurri had taken only one point from seven away games in the league.
Antonio Cassano made 96 league appearances for Sampdoria, scoring 35 goals and providing 27 assists.

Champions League Opta Facts - QF First Legs

Paris SG v Barcelona
The only previous Champions League encounter between PSG and Barcelona was in the quarter-finals in March 1995. The French club won 3-2 on aggregate.
The last two Champions League /European Cup finals played at Wembley have both been won by Barcelona (1992 and 2011).
PSG are unbeaten at home in their last 23 games in European competition, qualifiers included (15 wins, 8 draws). Their last defeat dates back to 23 November 2006 in the group phase of the UEFA Cup, against Hapoel Tel-Aviv (2-4).
PSG have won 15 of their 21 home games in the Champions League (two draws, four defeats).
PSG are unbeaten in their last six Champions League games (five wins, one draw).
Barcelona have always scored against French opposition in the Champions League (10 games).
Barcelona have only won three of their last 14 away games in the knockout stages of the Champions League.
PSG have conceded only five goals in eight Champions League games this season, only Juventus have a better defensive record in the competition this season (four goals). They have never conceded more than one goal in the competition this season.
All 17 of PSG's goals in the Champions League this season have been scored from inside the box, more than any other side.
All 15 of Barcelona's goals in the Champions League this season have been scored from open play.
Barcelona have averaged 74.4% possession in the Champions League, more than any other side. They have completed 6,073 passes, that's 2,858 more than PSG (3,215).
Ezequiel Lavezzi has scored five goals in his last four Champions League games. He's PSG's top scorer in the competition this season.
Lionel Messi has scored 58 goals in 76 Champions League games. Only Raul has netted more (71 goals, in 142 games). He's been directly involved in five of Barça's six away goals in the Champions League this season (three goals, two assists).
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has scored only four goals in 28 Champions League games in the knockout phase.

Bayern Munich v Juventus
Bayern Munich and Juventus have met six times in the past, always in the Champions League. The Bavarians have won two whilst Juventus have won three with only one game ending in a draw.
Bayern Munich have won 16 of their last 19 Champions League games played at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern Munich have the joint-best attacking record in the Champions League this season (18 goals in eight games), alongside Real Madrid.
Only Arsenal have stopped Bayern Munich from scoring in the Champions League this season.
Bayern Munich have conceded the fewest shots on target in the Champions League this season (22).
Juventus and Borussia Dortmund are the only teams unbeaten in the Champions League this season.
Juventus have won their last five Champions League games, which equals their best run in either the European Cup or Champions League.
Juventus have the best defensive record in the Champions League this season, having conceded only four goals in eight games.
Juventus haven't conceded a goal in their last five games in the Champions League, the longest run in the competition this season. Arsenal hold the record with 10 consecutive clean sheets in 2005/06.
Juventus have lost seven of their last eight away games in the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Juventus have only failed to score once in fifteen Champions League games against German opposition (v Bayern Munich in September 2009).
Bayern Munich have had 10 different goalscorers in the Champions League this season, more than any other side.
No player has featured in more Champions League games since 2010/11 than Manuel Neuer: 32 (20 with Bayern Munich, 12 with Schalke).
Claudio Marchisio has been directly involved in four of Juventus' seven goals away from home in the Champions League this season, scoring once and delivering three assists.

Malaga v Borussia Dortmund
Malaga have never lost at home in European competition (qualifiers excluded): six wins, three draws.
Borussia Dortmund have only won one of their eight away games in Spain in European competition, back in October 1996 (1-0 v Atletico Madrid). They then went on to win the Champions League.
Malaga have only won one of their last five Champions League games (2-0 v Porto).
Malaga are the only team yet to concede a first-half goal in the Champions League this season.
Borussia Dortmund are one of two teams unbeaten in the Champions League this season with Juventus.
Borussia Dortmund have never failed to score in the Champions League this season.
Borussia Dortmund's four away games in the Champions League this season have produced 15 goals (nine for, six against).
Borussia Dortmund have picked up the joint-fewest bookings in this season's competition: only six in eight games. They haven't picked up a single one in the last three games.
Borussia Dortmund have averaged 43.3% possession in the Champions League this season, the lowest ratio among the eight teams left in the competition.
Jürgen Klopp has used the fewest players in the Champions League this season among the eight teams left in the competition (20).
Isco has completed the most dribbles among the players from the eight teams left in the Champions League this season (22).
Isco's three goals in the Champions League this season have all been scored at the Rosaleda.
All three of Marco Reus' Champions League goals this season have come away from home for Borussia Dortmund.
Mario Götze has been involved in six of Dortmund's last 10 Champions League goals, scoring twice and delivering four assists.
Mats Hummels and Neven Subotic, Dortmund's centre-backs, have made the most clearances this season in the Champions League (76 and 71 respectively).

Real Madrid v Galatasaray
The only previous encounter between Real Madrid and Galatasaray in the Champions League took place in April 2001 at the quarter-final stage - both teams won their home game but it was Real Madrid who went through 5-3 on aggregate.
Galatasaray hadn't reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League since 2000/01 when they were eventually knocked out by Real Madrid.
Galatasaray have never won in Spain in the Champions League (two draws, six defeats, five goals for, 17 against).
Real Madrid have the joint-best attacking record in the Champions League this season (18 goals in eight games), alongside Bayern Munich.
Real Madrid have only failed to score once in their last 33 Champions League games, against Barcelona in Santiago Bernabeu in April 2011.
Real Madrid have had the most shots in this season's Champions League (176, that's 60 more than Galatasaray).
Real Madrid have failed to keep a clean sheet in the Champions League this season (11 goals conceded). The Merengues have the worst defensive record among the eight teams left in the competition this season.
Galatasaray are unbeaten in their last six Champions League games (four wins, two draws).
Galatasaray have won their last three away games in the Champions League (against Cluj, Braga and Schalke), their best ever run in the competition.
Galatasaray have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 12 away games in the Champions League.
Galatasaray have the weakest attacking record among the eight teams left in the Champions League this season with 11 goals in eight games.
Galatasaray have struck the woodwork seven times, more than any other side in the Champions League this season. The ex-Real Madrid midfielder Hamit Altintop has been the most unfortunate (three shots against the woodwork).
Cristiano Ronaldo and Burak Yilmaz are this season's top scorers in the Champions League with eight goals apiece.
Yilmaz has netted 73% of Galatasaray's goals in the competition this season (eight out of 11).
Ronaldo has had 58 shots in the Champions League this season, that's 20 more than any other player (Messi 38).

01.04. (Mon) 13:30 Chelsea - Manchester Utd.

PROBABLE LINEUPS

CHELSEA
Cech
Azpilicueta, Luiz, Terry, Cole
Ramires, Mikel
Oscar, Mata, Hazard
Ba

MANCHESTER UNITED
De Gea
Jones, Evans, Ferdinand, Evra
Cleverley, Giggs
Welbeck, Rooney, Nani
Chicharito

Juan Mata, Eden Hazard, Ashley Cole, David Luiz, Ramires and Demba Ba should all return to Rafa Benitez's starting line-up after missing Chelsea's league defeat at Southampton on Saturday.

The Chelsea boss could make around six changes to his side ahead of a run of five games in the next 13 days.

Gary Cahill (knee) is a doubt so John Terry is likely to continue in defence alongside Luiz. With Ba cup-tied for the Blues in the Europa League, the Senegalese should be handed a start on Monday. Mata should return to the side after missing the match at St Mary's with illness.

Sir Alex Ferguson is also likely to make several changes to his side after rotating the team in the weekend win at Sunderland.

Phil Jones could return to the side at right-back after Rafael (groin) was forced off at the weekend. Tom Cleverley and Ryan Giggs are also likely to feature after sitting out Saturday's match.

In attack, Danny Welbeck and Chicharito will hope for a starting berth with Nani also ready to come in. Antonio Valencia, Ashley Young and Robin van Persie should drop to the bench.

DID YOU KNOW?

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has won the FA Cup more times than any other player, lifting the famous trophy an astonishing seven times.

Blues defender Ashley Cole has won the FA Cup more times than any other player, lifting the famous trophy an astonishing seven times.

Juan Mata recently became the first Premier League player to score 10 goals and provide 10 assists.
Manchester United striker Chicharito enjoys playing against Chelsea, the Mexican striker has struck in five of his last seven games against the Blues in all competitions.

No player in the top flight has hit the woodwork more than Van Persie this season. The Dutchman has been denied by a post or the crossbar seven times.

Left-back Patrice Evra has played more minutes (2,430) than any other United player in the league this season.

Eighteen goals have been scored in the three meetings between the sides this season.

Prediction
After losing to Southampton at the weekend, the Chelsea fans will let Rafa Benitez know how they feel about him at Stamford Bridge and that poisonous atmosphere might work against the Blues. Manchester United also made a number of changes at the weekend, so they should be able to match the energy levels of their opponents. After surrendering a two-goal lead in the original tie, don't expect the Red Devils to make a similar mistake again.

Editor's Prediction
Chelsea 1-2 Man Utd.

31.03. (Sun) 14:30 Aston Villa - Liverpool

PROBABLE LINEUPS

ASTON VILLA
Guzan
Lowton, Vlaar, Clark, Baker
Westwood, Bannan, N’Zogbia
Agbonlahor, Benteke, Weimann

LIVERPOOL
Reina
Johnson, Agger, Skrtel, Enrique
Lucas, Gerrard
Coutinho, Suarez, Downing
Sturridge

Darren Bent could make his return after overcoming a foot injury scare, while Charles N’Zogbia may come into the starting line-up ahead of Yacouba Sylla. Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert faces no new injury worries.

Pacy attacking trio Gabriel Agbonlahor, Andreas Weimann and Christian Benteke are poised to start in a forward.

Brendan Rodgers will have first-choice goalkeeper Pepe Reina back in goal after the Spaniard recovered from a calf injury. Jamie Carragher is pushing for a starting berth although he may have to settle for a place on the bench.

Joe Allen will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, while Martin Kelly (knee) and Fabio Borini (shoulder) are also out.

DID YOU KNOW?

Villa have won their last two Premier League matches - a 2-1 win over Reading and a 3-2 victory against QPR. It’s the first time they have won back-to-back games this season.

Paul Lambert’s side have only scored 14 times in the league at home so far this season - only QPR (11) have fewer home goals.

Both sides have a player with the joint-most yellow cards in the league this season. Villa’s Matthew Lowton and Liverpool’s Luis Suarez have both received nine yellow cards - the same amount as Sunderland’s Craig Gardner.

The previous meeting between the two sides finished in a 3-1 Villa win. A brace from Christian Benteke and a goal from Andreas Weimann put the visitors into a three goal lead before a late strike from Steven Gerrard.

Suarez , is the current top scorer in the league with 22 goals. He’s three ahead of Manchester United striker Robin van Persie.

Liverpool are the third-highest scorers in the league so far this season with 57 goals. Manchester United (69) and Chelsea (58) have netted more.

Prediction
The hosts will be desperate to take all three points once again against Liverpool after their win at Anfield earlier this season. However, Liverpool can be excellent going forward and their attacking options may well just see them edge a high-scoring match.

Editor's Prediction
Aston Villa 2-3 Liverpool

30.03. (Sat) 20:00 Zaragoza - Real

PROBABLE LINEUPS

ZARAGOZA
Franco
Săpunaru • Loovens • González • Abraham
Apoño • Movilla
Rodríguez • Romaric • Montañés
Postiga

REAL MADRID
Casillas
Essien • Pepe • Ramos • Coentrão
Khedira • Modrić
Callejón • Özil • Ronaldo
Benzema

Zaragoza playmaker Apono is available for the Primera Division encounter against Real Madrid after recovering from a hamstring injury.

Romaric (thigh) also returns following a three-month absence but Stefan Babovic is suspended.

Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas has recovered from a hand injury and could make his first start in goal since January.

Boss Jose Mourinho has no injury worries but is likely to rotate his squad in order to prioritise Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg clash against Galatasaray.

DID YOU KNOW?

Zaragoza are on a 12-match winless run in all competitions and remain the only team in La Liga to have not won a game in 2013.

The Aragonese side have lost six of their last seven encounters against Real Madrid.

Zaragoza's last victory came against Levante in the Copa del Rey on January 9.

Real Madrid are on a seven-match winning run in all competitions - their best sequence of results since January 2012.

Los Merengues need one more point to become the first club in Liga history to accumulate 4,000 points in 82 seasons of the Spanish top division.

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 21 goals in 20 appearances for club and country in 2013.

Prediction
Zaragoza are in horrendous form and will hope the visitors will be jaded following a gruelling international break. In contrast, Madrid are in excellent shape and will want to continue their winning run heading into the midweek encounter with Galatasaray.

Editor's Prediction
Zaragoza 0-2 Real Madrid

30.03. (Sat) 18:30 Chievo Verona - Milan

PROBABLE LINEUPS

CHIEVO
Puggioni
Frey, Andreolli, Dainelli, Acerbi, Drame
Guani, L.Rigoni, Cofie
Thereau, Paloschi

AC MILAN
Abbiati
Abate, Mexes, Bonera, Constant
Flamini, Muntari, Montolivo
Niang, Balotelli, El Shaarawy

The international break was an unwelcome pit stop for Massimiliano Allegri, with his AC Milan side on a run of three straight league wins.

However, with talisman Mario Balotelli scoring three times in two games against Brazil and Malta and defender Mattia De Sciglio receiving rave reviews on the back of his first Italy cap, the Rossoneri should be in good health as they bid to consolidate third spot.

The visitors go into the game without Nigel de Jong, Giampaolo Pazzini and Kevin-Prince Boateng through injury, while Gennaro Sardo, Nikos Spyropoulos and Mamado Samassa are all absent for Chievo.

DID YOU KNOW?

Despite enduring a spell of indifferent form, Stephan El Shaarawy remains AC Milan's top goalscorer with 16 goals to his name.

AC Milan have won their last 12 games against Chievo in all competitions.

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Chievo's last five serie A games.

Cyrille Thereau's seven goals put him at the top of the host's goalscoring charts.

The Flying Donkeys have struggled for goals this term, finding the back of the net just 31 times in 29 games.

Chievo have won their last two Serie A games, defeating both Napoli and Pescara 2-0.

Eugenio Corini's side go into the game 10 points above the relegation places.

Prediction
Massimiliano Allegri's side have been reborn since the turn of the year and even an untimely international break will not be enough to knock them out of their stride on Saturday.

Editor's Prediction
Chievo 1-3 Milan

30.03. (Sat) 18:30 Bayern Munchen - Hamburger SV

PROBABLE LINEUPS

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

HAMBURG
Adler
Diekmeier, Bruma, Westermann, Aogo
Rincon, Badelj
Son, Van der Vaart, Jiracek
Rudnevs

With the prospect of wrapping up the Bundesliga, Bayern are unlikely to rest any players ahead of the Champions League tie with Juventus in midweek.

Indeed, the only projected absence is long-term injury victim Holger Badstuber. Mario Gomez should be fit to feature despite missing both of Germany's recent games with Kazakhstan.

On the other hand, Hamburg will be without a host of players for the trip to Bavaria, with Marcell Jansen and Maxi Beister are both suspended for the match.

Michael Mancienne is back in light training following a lengthy injury, Ivo Ilicevic and Lam Zhi Gin are both out with abdominal and knee injuries respectively.

DID YOU KNOW?

Bayern Munich sealed their 2000-01 Bundesliga title with a victory over Hamburg on the last day of the season, pipping Schalke by one point.

Should the Bavarians clinch the league crown on Saturday, it would be the first time a team has done so after just 27 matches.
Only Gerd Muller has a better minutes-per-goal ratio than Mario Gomez (114) in the Bundesliga.

The last time Hamburg finished ahead of Bayern in the Bundesliga was in the 1983-84 season.

Goalkeeper Rene Adler has never kept a clean sheet against Bayern and never ended up on the winning side.

HSV have won just seven points, scoring only six goals in the seven matches that Rafael van der Vaart has missed this season.

Prediction
Whether Bayern win the Bundesliga or not depends largely on Dortmund's result at Stuttgart, but I'd expect them to beat Hamburg comfortably, just as they did at the Imtech Arena earlier this season.

Editor's Prediction
Bayern 3-0 HSV

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30.03. (Sat) 18:00 Celta - Barcelona

PROBABLE LINEUPS

CELTA VIGO
Varas
Johny • Cabral • Demidov • Lago
Oubiña • Insa
Fernández • Bermejo • Lucas
Park

BARCELONA
Pinto
Alves • Piqué • Mascherano • Montoya
Alcântara • Song • Fàbregas
Sánchez • Villa • Tello

Celta Vigo midfielder Michael Krohn-Dehli will miss Saturday's Primera Division clash against Barcelona after injuring his knee while on international duty.

Sergio Alvarez, Hugo Mallo, Samuel Llorca and Alex Lopez are all sidelined, while Andres Tunez and Iago Aspas are suspended.

However, midfielders Quique de Lucas and Natxo Insa have recovered from ankle and thigh problems, respectively, and are available for selection.

Barcelona playmaker Xavi is struggling with a hamstring strain and will not travel to Galicia.

Defender Jordi Alba (hamstring) and striker Pedro (calf) also picked up knocks while on Spain duty and join Carles Puyol (knee), Adriano (thigh) and Victor Valdes (suspension) on the sidelines.

Assistant coach Jordi Roura is likely to rest some of his stars with one eye on Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain.

DID YOU KNOW?

Celta Vigo are on a three-match losing run in La Liga.

The Galician outfit have won just one of their last 11 matches in all competitions.

Celta have lost their last five Liga encounters with Barcelona.

Barcelona have won just one of their last five away games across all competitions.

Lionel Messi has scored 28 goals in his last 18 Liga outings and is bidding to become the first player in history to score against 19 league opponents in consecutive matches.

Jose Manuel Pinto made 181 league appearances for Celta Vigo between 1998 and 2008.

Prediction
Celta are a difficult side to beat at home and they will be desperate to pick up points after losing the Galician derby. Barcelona will look to rest key players ahead of their midweek trip to Paris and they could suffer on the heavy Balaidos pitch.

Editor's Prediction
Celta 1-1 Barcelona

30.03. (Sat) 16:00 Southampton - Chelsea

PROBABLE LINEUPS

SOUTHAMPTON
Boruc
Clyne, Yoshida, Fonte, Shaw
Schneiderlin, Cork
Rodriguez, Ramirez, Lallana
Lambert

CHELSEA
Cech
Azpilicueta, Luiz, Terry, Bertrand
Ramires, Lampard
Oscar, Mata, Moses
Torres

Mauricio Pochettino looks set to name a largely unchanged side from the one that claimed an unexpected scalp against Liverpool prior to the international break.

The only change for the Saints is likely to be in central defence, with Jose Fonte primed to replace Jos Hooiveld at the back after the latter picked up a knock in the 3-1 win over the Reds.

Other than that solitary change, Southampton will persist with the line-up that featured last time out, with Jason Puncheon likely to be omitted once more as Jay Rodriguez looks set to retain his starting berth.

With Chelsea having to play four times in the space of a week, Rafael Benitez may choose to name a rotated side as he looks ahead to the FA Cup replay against Manchester United on Monday.

That could mean a rare start for John Terry at the back, particularly with Gary Cahill struggling for fitness after being ruled out of international duty with a knee injury in midweek.

Eden Hazard, Ashley Cole and Demba Ba are also likely to be rotated from the side that beat West Ham 2-0 two weeks ago as Oscar, Ryan Bertrand and Fernando Torres could be afforded starts.

DID YOU KNOW?

Southampton have not beaten Chelsea in over 10 years; they last won on New Years' Day 2002, beating the Blues 4-2 thanks to a double from James Beattie and goals from Marian Pahars and Chris Marsden.

The Saints have dropped more points from leading positions than any other Premier League team this season - 27 in total.

Despite his continued omission from the England national team, Rickie Lambert is the highest scoring Englishman in the Premier League this season, having netted 13 times - the next closest (joint with Wayne Rooney) is on the opposing team: Frank Lampard with 12 goals.

Southampton have scored more own goals than anyone else in the Premier League this season, having put five in the wrong net.

Demba Ba, though potentially on the bench here, has been in fine form for Chelsea against Southampton in all competitions, having netted three goals from four shots on target this season.

Juan Mata has also been in fine fettle, albeit more generally, and he recently became the first Premier League player to score 10 goals and provide 10 assists.

Prediction
Although the Saints have a good record against the big teams of late, picking up three points here is a tall order indeed, particularly given Chelsea's recent form. Nevertheless, the international break may have halted some of the away side's momentum and Southampton will be hopeful that they can cause an upset, particularly as they are just four points clear of the bottom three. Still, the Blues' potent attacking force should prove too strong for Southampton's susceptible defence and should be enough to cancel out the threat that Rickie Lambert and co. pose down the other end.

Editor's Prediction
Southampton 1-3 Chelsea

30.03. (Sat) 16:00 Swansea - Tottenham

PROBABLE LINEUPS

SWANSEA
Vorm
Rangel, Williams, Chico, Davies
Ki, Britton, De Guzman
Dyer, Michu, Pablo

TOTTENHAM
Lloris
Walker, Dawson, Vertonghen, Assou-Ekotto
Lennon, Parker, Dembele, Holtby
Bale
Adebayor

Swansea manager Michael Laudrup will be without Neil Taylor for the game at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday as he steps up his return from a a fractured ankle, instead being earmarked for a reserve game next Tuesday against Colchester United.

There is some good news for the Dane, though, with Kemy Agustien expected to be passed fit after recovering from a hip injury while centre-back Chico Flores could make his first start for the side since featuring against QPR in February.

Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas only has two players on the casualty list, with Sandro (knee) and Younes Kaboul (knee) both long-term absentees, with Gareth Bale expected to shake off both the ankle strain and stomach virus which dogged his time away with the Wales team on international duty.

DID YOU KNOW?

The last time that Swansea defeated Spurs was back in September 1991 in the League Cup.

The Swans have not won any of the 16 Premier League games that they have fallen behind in this season, drawing six and losing ten.

No player in the top flight this season has scored more goals at home than Michu, who has 10 so far.

Michael Laudrup's side have scored just four goals from set-pieces all season, the lowest in the league.

At the other end of the pitch, though, they have conceded 18 goals from them, which is a league high.

Tottenham have won three and drawn one of their last four competitive meetings with Swansea, winning 1-0 at White Hart Lane in December with Jan Vertonghen grabbing the only goal.

No player has scored more goals from outside the area in the top five European Leagues this season than Gareth Bale , who is level with Lionel Messi on six.

Andre Villas-Boas' side have the second-best away record in the division in terms of points accumulated on the road with 26 to league leaders Manchester United's 32.

After a 12-game unbeaten streak, the visitors have lost their last three games across all competitions.
Spurs have kept seven clean sheets in the league this term to Swansea's eight.

Prediction
One of the best kept secrets in the league at the moment has been Swansea's deeply ordinary form for the past two months and they've won just twice since January, losing four, so in that respect, Tottenham will fancy their chances. However, this isn't the same side that was playing with a real swagger just a few short weeks ago and their confidence will have been dented and so this one has a stalemate written all over it.

Editor's Prediction
Swansea City 1-1 Tottenham