Top 10 Weekend Predictions 2nd – 3rd September 2023

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Manchester City vs Fulham

It’s hardly surprising to find Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after just three games. As Fulham visit Craven Cottage on Saturday, they face a daunting task against the dominant City side. The champions were pushed to their limits in a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Sheffield United last Sunday. Their previous home match saw them secure a 1-0 win against Newcastle, but that too was a tough battle. While City’s journey hasn’t been entirely smooth, their victory against Newcastle marked their 11th consecutive win on their home turf.

Fulham appears to be gaining momentum this season, recovering from a lackluster finish in the previous campaign. Their initial 1-0 triumph against Everton might not seem extraordinary, given Everton’s struggle to find the net this season. However, despite being down to ten men, they rebounded admirably from a 3-0 loss to Brentford, fighting to secure a 2-2 draw against Arsenal. Marco Silva’s team followed this feat with a penalty shootout victory against Tottenham in the League Cup on Tuesday. This win should bolster their confidence as they face their most challenging match of the season.

Although City hasn’t been firing on all cylinders, they comfortably cruised to a 3-0 triumph in their opening game against Burnley. Even in their narrow win against Sheffield United, they squandered several opportunities, including a penalty, before eventually clinching the victory. With talents like Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, and new signing Jeremy Doku in their ranks, it’s only a matter of time before their scoring prowess shines through.

Pep Guardiola’s squad is nearly invincible on their home turf, boasting eleven consecutive home wins. Last season, they defeated Fulham 2-1 in this very fixture. In fact, City has emerged victorious in their last five league encounters with Fulham, netting 13 goals while conceding only 3. Considering Fulham’s absence of longtime talisman Aleksandar Mitrovic, who has departed for Saudi Arabia, it’s highly likely that City will secure a routine win.

Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich is gradually regaining their dominant form and is poised to secure a victory against Gladbach, a team that has posed challenges in the past. Thomas Tuchel’s side has started the season strongly, notching convincing wins against Werder Bremen and Augsburg. Bayern has consistently taken the lead in both matches, underscoring their determination to excel this season following their underwhelming title win last year.

The Foals have remained undefeated in their last five head-to-head clashes with the champions, making them Bayern’s recent nemesis. However, Gerardo Seoane’s squad struggled at this season’s start. They suffered a disheartening 3-0 defeat at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen in their last home match and squandered a two-goal lead to draw 4-4 against Augsburg the week before. As Bayern has scored seven goals across their initial two Bundesliga games, while Gladbach has conceded seven in the same period, the signs are ominous for Saturday’s visitors.

Monchengladbach’s prospects in this fixture are further dimmed by a lengthy injury list. Key players like Nico Elvedi, Christoph Kramer, Manu Kone, Stefan Lainer, and Hannes Wolf are sidelined, with Luca Netz also doubtful. With a depleted lineup, they are ill-equipped to sustain their positive streak against a formidable away side. In contrast, Bayern is relatively unburdened by such concerns, boasting a near-complete squad with only Jamal Musiala and Manuel Neuer as doubts.

Once Bayern seizes the initial goal, they will likely cruise to an easy victory, and that breakthrough should come sooner rather than later. Harry Kane’s arrival has bolstered their offensive prowess, often leading to goals before halftime. Kane has enjoyed a promising start in the Bundesliga, contributing to goals in his first two appearances. Supported by talents like Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman, and Thomas Muller, Bayern is poised to continue their goal-scoring spree and secure a victory.

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