Ultimate Match Previews and Expert Football Predictions for December 16th

Football predictions and a roundup of key matches scheduled for December 16, 2024, including Serie A, Premier League, Superliga, and Bulgarian Cup clashes. Get insights on team performances, betting tips, and probable outcomes for each game.

Serie A: Lazio vs. Inter

The final match of the 16th Serie A round features an exciting clash between Lazio and Inter, set to take place at Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 9:45 PM. Lazio, currently 5th in the standings with 31 points, seeks to close the gap on the league leaders.

With 10 wins out of 15 games, they have shown strong form, recently winning the Napoli derby 1-0 and defeating Ajax 3-1 in the Europa League. However, they will miss key players Castellanos (suspended), Vecino, and Romagnoli (injured).

Inter, holding 3rd place with the same points as Lazio, has excelled in away games, winning four consecutive matches and losing just once in 2024.

They beat Parma 3-1 in their last game but will be without Pavard, Acerbi, and Di Gennaro due to medical issues. In recent encounters, Inter remains unbeaten in the last four, with nine out of the last ten meetings being goal-rich (GG). Betting odds indicate a closely contested match with probable lineups featuring:

• Lazio (4-3-3): Provedel – Tavares, Gigot, Gila, Lazzari – Isaksen, Rovella, Guendouzi – Noslin, Zaccagni, Dia
• Inter (3-5-2): Sommer – Bastoni, De Vrij, Bisseck – Dimarco, Mkhitaryan, Calhanoglu, Barella, Dumfries – Lautaro, Thuram

Transfer Reporter: Football Predictions

1. Lazio to Win or Draw
2. Between 1 and 3 Goals Scored

Superliga: Rapid vs. Gloria Buzau

In the 20th round of the Superliga, Rapid faces Gloria Buzau at 8:00 PM. Rapid, currently 8th with 25 points, has struggled recently, with three consecutive winless matches including draws against CFR Cluj and Petrolul, and a loss to Sfantu Gheorghe.

Their attack has been among the weakest, and they’ve drawn 10 times this season. Despite criticism, the club’s management supports coach Marius Sumudica.

Gloria Buzau faces difficulties, having lost a crucial point against Dinamo despite a numerical advantage for over 60 minutes. They have only one win in their last six matches, a 2-0 victory against Politehnica Iasi. The last meeting ended in a draw, with Rapid initially leading through Papeau’s goal but being equalized by Budescu. Probable lineups are:

• Rapid: Aioani – Braun, Manea, Ignat, Pașcanu, Borza – Boupendza, Christensen, Hromada, Petrila – Burmaz
• Gloria Buzau: Lazar – Ciranni, Turda, Cestor, Dumitrascu – Akhmatov, Albu – Jipa, Tavares, Ispas – Matos

Transfer Reporter Football Predictions

1. Rapid wins
2. Over 6.5 Corners in the match

Premier League: Bournemouth vs. West Ham

Bournemouth and West Ham meet in the 16th round at Vitality Stadium at 10:00 PM. Bournemouth, in 8th place with 24 points, aims for European competition spots.

Despite not winning their last six matches, they are favorites after home wins against Arsenal, Manchester City, and Spurs. For this match, they will miss Araujo, Scott, Senesi, Sinisterra, and Tavernier.

West Ham, 14th with 18 points, recently won against Wolves, easing pressure on manager Julen Lopetegui. They struggle away from home, with only one win in six away games, and will miss Antonio and Emerson. In their last five direct meetings, West Ham won three and drew two. Predicted lineups include:

• Bournemouth: Kepa – Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez – Christie, Cook – Semenyo, Kluivert, Ouattara – Evanilson
• West Ham: Fabianski – Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Cresswell – Soucek, Alvarez – Kudus, Soler, Summerville – Bowen

Transfer Reporter Football Predictions

1. Bournemouth to win either half
2. Both team to score

2nd League: CSM Slatina vs. Metaloglobus

CSM Slatina will face Metaloglobus in the 17th round on Monday, December 16, at 5:00 PM. Metaloglobus has a 40% chance of winning, while CSM Slatina has a 27% chance, with a 33% likelihood of a draw.

Metaloglobus has won 3 of their last 4 matches without conceding any goals. CSM Slatina has also improved, winning their last 2 games. Betting tips suggest 0-2 goals with odds of 1.66 as the main prediction, and 0-1 goals with odds of 3.10 as a secondary prediction.

Transfer Reporter Football Predictions

1. zero to two goals to be scored
2. Both team to score

Primeira Liga: Porto vs. Estrela

Porto faces Estrela in the 14th round on Monday, December 16, at 10:15 PM. Porto has an 80% probability of winning, while Estrela has only a 6% chance. Porto remains in good form, undefeated in their last four games across all competitions.

In contrast, Estrela has lost three of their last five domestic matches, conceding 13 goals in those defeats. Betting tips suggest Porto to win with a handicap of -1.5 at odds of 1.45 and a handicap of -2.5 at odds of 2.15.

Transfer Reporter Football Predictions

1. Porto to win

Primeira Liga: Braga vs. Famalicao

Braga and Famalicao meet in the 14th round on Monday, December 16, at 8:45 PM. Braga, with a 63% chance of winning, aims to rebound from a 0-3 Europa League loss in Rome. They won their last direct match against Famalicao 2-1.

Famalicao, with a 15% chance of winning, has struggled recently, going four matches without a win in the league. Betting tips favor Braga, with odds of 1.42 for a win and 2.18 for leading at halftime and full time.

Transfer Reporter Football Predictions

1. Home to win or over 2.5 goals

Super Lig: Galatasaray vs. Trabzonspor

Galatasaray and Trabzonspor meet in the 16th round on Monday, December 16, at 8:00 PM. Galatasaray has a 68% chance of winning, while Trabzonspor has a 15% chance.

Both teams have scored in Galatasaray’s last 4 matches, and over 2.5 goals were scored in Trabzonspor’s previous 5 games. Galatasaray won their last direct duel 5-1. Betting tips suggest a main prediction of 4+ goals (odds 1.75) and a secondary prediction of Galatasaray to win with 4+ goals total (odds 2.04).

Transfer Reporter Football Predictions

1. Home win or draw
2. Over 2.5 goals
3. Goals to be scored in both halves

Primeira Liga: Rio Ave vs. Guimaraes

Rio Ave will face Guimaraes in the 14th round on Monday, December 16, at 10:45 PM. Rio Ave has a 28% chance of winning, while Guimaraes has a 42% chance, with a 30% likelihood of a draw.

Rio Ave has won 3 of their last 4 matches, scoring at least 2 goals in each victory. Guimaraes is in high spirits after a 4-1 win against St. Gallen in the Conference League. Betting tips favor 2+ goals with odds of 1.40 and 3+ goals with odds of 2.23.

Transfer Reporter Football Predictions

1. Over 1.5 goals to be scored

Turkish Super Lig: Adana Demirspor vs. Besiktas

Adana Demirspor and Besiktas will clash in the 16th round on Monday, December 16, at 6:00 PM. Adana Demirspor, having lost 8 of their last 9 matches, faces a challenging game with only a 13% chance of winning.

Besiktas, with a 68% win probability, is coming off a vital 1-0 victory against Fenerbahce. Considering their recent form, Besiktas is expected to capitalize on Adana Demirspor’s poor performance and secure the three points. A draw has a 19% chance.

Transfer ReporterFootball Predictions

1. Besiktas to win or draw
2. Under 6.5 goals

Ligue 2: Dunkerque vs. Caen

Dunkerque will host Caen in the 16th round on Monday, December 16, at 9:45 PM. Dunkerque has a 42% chance of winning, while Caen has a 28% chance, with a 30% likelihood of a draw. Dunk

Dunkerque has kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 5 matches and won 4 of their previous 5 games. In 4 of their last 5 matches against Caen, only one team scored. Betting tips favor 0-2 goals with odds of 1.88 and NGG (no goals for both teams) with odds of 2.02.

Transfer Reporter Football Predictions

1. Zero to two goals to be scored
2. Both team to score

Bulgarian Cup: Ludogorets vs. CSKA 1948 Sofia

Ludogorets faces CSKA 1948 Sofia in the 1/8 finals of the Bulgarian Cup on Monday, December 16, at 16:00. Ludogorets has a 55% chance of winning, while CSKA 1948 Sofia has a 19% chance, with a 26% likelihood of a draw.

CSKA 1948 Sofia has won only one of their last five matches. Ludogorets is in excellent form, with three consecutive victories, scoring nine goals and conceding none. Betting tips favor Ludogorets to win with odds of 1.66 and a secondary prediction of a handicap win of -1.5 at odds of 2.70.

Transfer Reporter: Football Predictions

1. Ludogorets to win

Super League Greece: Kallithea vs. Olympiakos

Kallithea and Olympiakos will clash in round 20 of the English Championship on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 9:45 PM. Kallithea has a 10% chance of winning, while Olympiakos has a 72% chance. Kallithea has not scored in their last five games. Olympiakos, on the other hand, is in good form with two consecutive wins, both without conceding a goal. Betting tips favor Olympiakos to win with 0-4 goals (odds 1.57) and 0-2 goals (odds 3.20).

Transfer Reporter: Football Predictions

1. Olympiakos to win
2. Zero to four goals to be scored

Serbian Super League: Partizan vs. Novi Beograd

Partizan and Novi Beograd will face off in the 19th round of the Serbian Super League on Monday, December 16, at 8:00 PM. Partizan has a 65% chance of winning, while Novi Beograd has a 14% chance, with a 21% likelihood of a draw.

Partizan has won 3 of their last 4 matches, scoring 7 goals. Novi Beograd has won their last 3 matches, scoring at least 2 goals in each. Betting tips suggest predicting 3+ goals (odds 1.60) and 4+ goals (odds 2.54) in the match. This promises to be an exciting contest between the two teams.

Transfer Reporter Football Predictions

1. Over 2.5 goals to be scored

Danish Cup: Aalborg vs. Silkeborg

Aalborg will host Silkeborg in the second leg of the Danish Cup quarter-finals on Monday, December 16, at 8:00 PM. Aalborg has a 31% chance of winning, while Silkeborg has a 40% chance, with a 29% likelihood of a draw.

The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw. Aalborg is winless in their last 5 games, while both teams have scored in Silkeborg’s last 2 matches. Betting tips suggest predicting 3+ goals (odds 1.66) and a double chance for Aalborg with 2+ goals (odds 2.28).

Transfer Reporter: Football Predictions

1. Over 2.5 goals to be scored

Bulgarian Cup: Krumovgrad vs. Arda

Krumovgrad and Arda will meet in the 1/8 finals of the Bulgarian Cup on Monday, December 16, at 1:00 PM. Krumovgrad, with a 22% chance of winning, is coming off two consecutive defeats without scoring.

Arda, with a 47% chance of winning, has won three of their last five matches. In Arda’s previous three games, only one team scored. Betting tips favor an Arda win with odds of 1.90, and a win with 0-3 total goals with odds of 2.21.

These matches offer a variety of interesting dynamics and potential outcomes, making them exciting to follow for football fans and bettors alike. Whether you’re rooting for your favorite team or looking for the best betting opportunities, these games are sure to provide plenty of entertainment and action.

Transfer Reporter: Football Predictions

1. Arda to win
2. Zero to 3 goals to be scored