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B/R Experts Predict Top Matches in World Football for Weekend of Feb. 21-22

Ian RodgersFeb 19, 2015

The weekend schedule has provided some intriguing matches for our experts to consider.

In the Premier League, Arsenal make the trip across London to Crystal Palace on Saturday, while Manchester United travel to Swansea City. On Sunday, Premier League surprise package Southampton play host to Liverpool, with both clubs chasing a top-four place.

In La Liga, Barcelona will be aiming to maintain their current winning sequence when Malaga visit Camp Nou. And in Ligue 1, Marseille will be hoping their title push is not derailed at Saint-Etienne on Sunday.

Do you agree with our experts' predictions for this week? Let us know in the comments section below.

Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal

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Alex Livie: Crystal Palace 0-2 Arsenal

First goalscorer: Danny Welbeck

Palace have found form under Alan Pardew, but the Gunners will prove too good.

Karl Matchett: Crystal Palace 2-2 Arsenal

First goalscorer: Marouane Chamakh

A topsy-turvy game in which both teams look capable of winning but neither will.

Sam Tighe: Crystal Palace 1-3 Arsenal

First goalscorer: Santi Cazorla

The Gunners' renaissance continues with an impressive away victory. Santi Cazorla to star as usual.

Will Tidey: Crystal Palace 1-1 Arsenal

First goalscorer: Olivier Giroud

Palace to eke out a point here. Selhurst Park has been far from a fortress of late, but they'll make it tough for the visiting Gooners.

Mike Cummings: Crystal Palace 2-3 Arsenal

First goalscorer: Dwight Gayle

Arsenal were made to work for the three points in a come-from-behind victory over Palace on the opening day of the season, and I expect something similar at Selhurst Park.

Jerrad Peters: Crystal Palace 0-2 Arsenal

First goalscorer: Danny Welbeck

Palace have hit a bit of a bump in recent weeks, and while Arsenal haven't been all that impressive, either, they should be able to edge this encounter at Selhurst Park.

Alex Dimond: Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal

First goalscorer: Olivier Giroud

Palace do not defend as they did under Tony Pulis, and even in those days, Arsenal found a way to get the better of them.

Swansea City vs. Manchester United

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Alex Livie: Swansea 0-0 Manchester United

This might not make for the best viewing and could turn into a stalemate.

Karl Matchett: Swansea 1-3 Manchester United

First goalscorer: Radamel Falcao

Swansea are in danger of letting their season run out completely and pointlessly early.

Sam Tighe: Swansea 1-2 Manchester United

First goalscorer: Radamel Falcao

Two teams struggling to find consistent performances and form, making it a difficult call. United to win but in underwhelming fashion again.

Will Tidey: Swansea 1-2 Manchester United

First goalscorer: Robin van Persie

United will get this done, but it won't be pretty. Robin van Persie to return to the lineup with a goal.

Mike Cummings: Swansea 1-2 Manchester United

First goalscorer: Marouane Fellaini

It hasn't been pretty, but United are in the middle of a fine run of form. Another ugly-but-effective win could be in store when the Red Devils visit Swansea.

Jerrad Peters: Swansea 1-2 Manchester United

First goalscorer: Wayne Rooney

The last time Manchester United visited Liberty Stadium, their manager was David Moyes and they won 4-1. They've since lost two of three to Swansea but will pick up the three points on Saturday.

Alex Dimond: Swansea 0-0 Manchester United

This could well end up being a stalemate, especially considering Swansea have enjoyed an extra rest heading into the meeting.

Barcelona vs. Malaga

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Alex Livie: Barcelona 3-0 Malaga

First goalscorer: Luis Suarez

Barca are on fire at the moment and will brush aside the challenge of Malaga with the minimum of fuss.

Karl Matchett: Barcelona 5-0 Malaga

First goalscorer: Lionel Messi

Barcelona are rampant and Malaga are utterly toothless at this point. Nothing but a home win.

Sam Tighe: Barcelona 3-0 Malaga

First goalscorer: Neymar

Malaga are resilient, but this Barca side are unbelievable right now. No one is stopping the Lionel Messi-Neymar-Luis Suarez train.

Will Tidey: Barcelona 4-0 Malaga

First goalscorer: Luis Suarez

We're starting to see this Barca side come to life. Suarez could score a hat-trick at the weekend—you heard it here first.

Mike Cummings: Barcelona 3-1 Malaga

First goalscorer: Lionel Messi

Barca have won six on the trot in the league and 11 straight overall. That run should continue at home to Malaga.

Jerrad Peters: Barcelona 3-1 Malaga

First goalscorer: Lionel Messi

Barcelona stuck five past Levante last time out and are playing their best football of the campaign. There is treble talk in the air at Camp Nou these days.

Alex Dimond: Barcelona 4-0 Malaga

First goalscorer: Lionel Messi

Things keep getting better for Barcelona and Lionel Messi, and they should head into the Champions League meeting with Manchester City in top gear.

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Southampton vs. Liverpool

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Alex Livie: Southampton 2-1 Liverpool

First goalscorer: Graziano Pelle

Saints can keep their push for the Champions League on track with a battling three points.

Karl Matchett: Southampton 1-2 Liverpool

First goalscorer: Daniel Sturridge

Another make-or-break game for Liverpool in the top-four chase, one which they can come through.

Sam Tighe: Southampton 2-1 Liverpool

First goalscorer: Sadio Mane

Southampton will relish a team coming to St. Mary's and not parking the bus. This is an open game with goals in it.

Will Tidey: Southampton 3-1 Liverpool

First goalscorer: Graziano Pelle

This is a huge game in the context of the top-four race, and I fancy Southampton to win it, with Liverpool wearing the strain of Thursday night Europa League action.

Mike Cummings: Southampton 1-2 Liverpool

First goalscorer: Daniel Sturridge

Southampton are making a real run at the top four, but I fancy in-form Liverpool to keep their good run going with an away win.

Jerrad Peters: Southampton 1-2 Liverpool

First goalscorer: Daniel Sturridge

The goals have suddenly dried up for Southampton. Liverpool, meanwhile, can move into the European places with a victory.

Alex Dimond: Southampton 1-2 Liverpool

First goalscorer: Adam Lallana

Southampton have been erratic at home at times this season, and Liverpool arguably come into the match in better form and with more chance of the win.

Saint-Etienne vs. Marseille

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Alex Livie: Saint-Etienne 1-1 Marseille

First goalscorer: Ricky van Wolfswinkel

A tight scrap will see the sides sharing the spoils.

Karl Matchett: Saint-Etienne 2-1 Marseille

First goalscorer: Ricky van Wolfswinkel

It has been two rounds of league games since anybody in the top four in Ligue 1 won a match, so I’ll go for Saint-Etienne to end that streak and leave the title fight wide-open.

Sam Tighe: Saint-Etienne 2-1 Marseille

First goalscorer: Ricky van Wolfswinkel

Marseille are dreadful away from home and difficult to back. Saint-Etienne welcome Max Gradel back into the fold, and that'll be enough for the win.

Will Tidey: Saint-Etienne 0-1 Marseille

First goalscorer: Andre-Pierre Gignac

Marseille to win a close one in Ligue 1. Andre-Pierre Gignac the match-winner.

Mike Cummings: Saint-Etienne 1-1 Marseille

First goalscorer: Dimitri Payet

Both teams are winless in their last two league matches, and both could really use three points for differing reasons. Marseille's away form has been poor of late, but I'll go for a draw.

Jerrad Peters: Saint-Etienne 0-1 Marseille

First goalscorer: Andre-Pierre Gignac

There's a lot at stake in this match between two of French football's traditional heavyweights. Don't expect a high-scoring contest.

Alex Dimond: Saint-Etienne 1-1 Marseille

First goalscorer: Andre Ayew

A score draw looks the most probable outcome from a tight game between two solid teams.

Latest Standings

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B/R Experts' Table
 Week's TotalTotal
Mike Cummings10170
Karl Matchett 4159
Sam Tighe 10157
Jerrad Peters13148
Alex Livie 6147
Alex Dimond 7144
Will Tidey 10117

Correct result: One point

Correct first goalscorer: Two points

Correct scoreline: Three points

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