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A titanic Premier League showdown between Manchester City and Liverpool with title implications. Then a fiery Betway Premiership battle as the Buccaneers seek revenge against Cape Town City. Then in LaLiga, Real Madrid and Girona are set to collide in a high-stakes duel at the Bernabéu....TAP HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY..>>
From intense title races to tactical masterclasses and underdog triumphs, the drama will be unmissable. Expect breathtaking goals, edge-of-your-seat action, and moments that will be talked about for years to come.
All eyes on a reunion between Moyes and United
Premier League: Everton v Manchester United
Saturday 22 February | 14:30 (CAT)
Everton have lost their last five Premier League games against Manchester United, failing to score in the last four. They last lost five consecutive league games without reply against an opponent v Wolves between 1957 and 1960.
Man Utd have won their last two away league games against Everton, winning 2-1 in October 2022 and 3-0 in November 2023. They last won three in a row at Goodison Park in September 2007, while they last kept back-to-back clean sheets at the Toffees in August 1997.
Everton have won four of their last five Premier League games (D1), more than they had in their first 20 (W3 D8 L9). This is the latest into a season they’re facing Man Utd while above them in the table since their 35th game in 2013-14 (Everton 5th, Man Utd 7th).
Manchester United have failed to score in 10 different Premier League games this season, with only Everton (12) doing so more often. It’s the joint-most games in which the Red Devils have failed to score in a single season in the competition, along with 2004-05 and 2015-16.
Pirates giving their ALL to maintain their title challenge
Betway Premiership: Orlando Pirates v Cape Town City
Saturday 22 February | 15:30 (CAT)
After their midweek clash against Golden Arrows was abandoned due to a waterlogged pitch in Hammarsdale, Orlando Pirates return to home soil, eager to set the record straight against Cape Town City at Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Buccaneers will be fired up to avenge their 1-0 defeat to the Citizens in January and continue their push up the table.
For Cape Town City, the road has been rough. A 2-0 midweek defeat to Chippa United extended their winless streak to five matches across all competitions. The goals have dried up for Muhsin Ertugral’s side, with just one strike in that dismal run—an issue the coach has openly admitted needs urgent fixing.
With Pirates aiming to capitalise on City’s struggles and the visitors desperate to turn their fortunes around, expect a fiery showdown in Soweto.
Inter going ALL out to keep the pressure on Napoli
Serie A: Inter Milan v Genoa
Saturday 22 February | 21:45 (CAT)
Inter Milan enter this weekend’s Serie A clash as overwhelming favourites against Genoa, but the visitors have already defied expectations once this season. Written off as relegation certainties after a dismal start—just six points from their first ten games—Genoa languished at the foot of the table, seemingly doomed.
The club parted ways with Alberto Gilardino after a poor run of two wins in 12 matches, but under Patrick Vieira, a remarkable revival has taken shape. Five victories in 13 games have propelled them 10 points clear of the drop zone, instilling renewed belief.
Vieira’s influence is evident in their defensive resilience, with Genoa keeping seven clean sheets since his arrival. Meanwhile, Inter may have to navigate this encounter without their top scorer, Marcus Thuram, who is battling an ankle injury—an absence that could tilt the balance ever so slightly.
Real looking for ALL three points to end a three-game winless run
LaLiga: Real Madrid v Girona
Sunday 23 February | 17:15 (CAT)
Real Madrid have won their last three LaLiga games against Girona without conceding a goal, having won just two of their first six against the Catalans in the competition, conceding at least one goal in all six.
At home, Real Madrid have won two of their four games against Girona in LaLiga (D1 L1), scoring at least four goals in both wins: 6-3 in in March 2018, and 4-0 in February 2024.
Girona have lost five of their last six visits to teams from Comunidad de Madrid in LaLiga (W1), as many defeats as in their first 14 away games against these teams in the top-flight (W4 D5 L5).
Real Madrid have not won any of their last three LaLiga matches (D2 L1) and have not strung together 4+ games without a win in the competition since October 2018 (G5 D1 L4), the last five under Julen Lopetegui.
