MARQUEE MATCHUPS

PSV vs Ajax

PSV play hosts to Ajax in our first selection this week and while this match holds relevance due to the history between the two clubs, this is further intensified due to their current league standings. PSV currently sit atop the table with Ajax close behind in second, and the 6-point swing available from "De Topper", gives Ajax a real opportunity to make up some ground. Investments here are nice and simple, keep them gold and keep them cheap! 

Benfica vs Porto

Over to Portugal next where we find another derby that carries the same level of importance. First place Benfica play hosts to second place Porto and while a win for the hosts would see the gap increase to 7 points, a loss would see them nervously sitting just a single point ahead of Porto. The derby itself is known as "O Classico" and if this is the game we decide to invest in, we want to be aiming at discard value gold players. 

Galatasaray vs Basaksehir

Over to Turkey for our next selection and while there is no historical importance to this fixture, once again they currently fill the first and second positions in the league. With just a single point separating league Leaders Galatasaray from second place Basaksehir, everything is on the line when these two sides play. Investments are once again simple, aim for gold cards at discard value. 

Tottenham vs Manchester City 

Over to the Premier League now where League leaders Manchester City are away to Tottenham. Now the bonus of this game is that Manchester City also feature in the Champions League and hence you can cover multiple investment routes. We also have the possibility of a Premier League SBC dropping soon, so even if investments fail to initially pay off, we have something for the future.  

PSG vs AS Monaco

France is our next destination, where league leaders PSG place host to second place Monaco. Unless we see a miraculous turn of events, the league is already won by PSG however Monaco will be fighting to ensure they finish behind them and also qualify for the Champions League next season. Investments in this are once again gold players only, but it is worth considering which team will have a smaller supply on the market and hence likely increase by a higher margin. 

AC Milan vs Napoli

Finally, we find a game that doesn’t feature the team atop the league. Second place Napoli are away to sixth place AC Milan for their Serie A clash and both sides have a real need for all three points. Napoli are still hot on the heels of league leaders Juventus and Milan are still desperately chasing those Champions League spots. Investments are simple and once again the same as every other prediction so far! 

Schalke vs Dortmund

Over to Germany now where we have second place Schalke playing hosts to third place Dortmund. With spaces for Champions League spots tighter than ever, both sides are desperately after the three points this weekend. Now when we add to this the importance of the derby between these two sides, the "revierderby" things really begin to heat up. Investments here are nice and simple, aim for gold players of a stronger rating and you should be fine. 

Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory

Over to Australia again now, where we find Sydney FC playing hosts to Melbourne Victory. Now usually these derbies in the Australian league gain a lot of hype and excitement, and while this may be the case once again, the fact that the league SBC has just dropped, makes me believe that the already inflated prices will encourage EA to exclude it this time around. 

Austria Wien vs Rapid Wien 

Now this game is included within these predictions, not because I believe it will make the lineup (due to it already having been included previously), but because hype usually follows this fixture. Investments here should be bought only at discard and sold into any hype you find. 

Champions League 

Last week we saw the four matches from Europe included in the challenge and while this doesn’t enforce EA to include the Champions League this week, it certainly gives them the potential to take that route. Investments in any of these games should follow the same structure, the cheapest gold players available with the highest possible rating. 

Manchester City vs Liverpool

Roma vs Barcelon

Bayern Munich vs Sevilla

Real Madrid vs Juventus