
B/R Experts Predict Top Matches in World Football for Weekend of May 16-17
Things are beginning to wrap up across European football with titles being claimed across the continent.
Juventus are already Serie A champions once more, but Roberto Mancini and Inter Milan can deliver a message of intent for next season with a win at the San Siro on Saturday.
Wolfsburg are set for a Champions League berth next season, but Borussia Dortmund are looking to give manager Jurgen Klopp a winning end to his time at the club by clinching an unexpected European spot after a dreadful first half to the Bundesliga campaign.
Paris Saint-Germain are poised to clinch the Ligue 1 title, but will Montpellier ensure they don't do it at the Stade de la Mosson?
Arsenal are already confirmed for the Champions League next season, but finishing second behind Chelsea is now their aim as Manchester United look to confirm their top-four place at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Barcelona are on the verge of sealing the La Liga title, but will they be able to do it at the home of reigning champions Atletico Madrid on Sunday?
Our experts are also vying for honours with Karl Matchett holding a four-point lead over Mike Cummings, while Will Tidey has moved out of the relegation spot with his eight-point haul last weekend.
So do you agree with their predictions for this weekend? Let us know in the comments below.
Inter Milan vs. Juventus
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Alex Livie: Inter Milan 1-0 Juventus
First goalscorer: Hernanes
Juventus have been a class above in Serie A once again, but Inter will topple them at the Giuseppe Meazza.
Karl Matchett: Inter Milan 1-1 Juventus
First goalscorer: Mauro Icardi
It is safe to say Juve’s attentions could be elsewhere after this week.
Sam Tighe: Inter Milan 1-1 Juventus
First goalscorer: Mauro Icardi
Juventus have a Champions League final to think about, and Inter are unbeaten in six.
Will Tidey: Inter Milan 0-1 Juventus
First goalscorer: Alvaro Morata
Juve, high on reaching the Champions League final, will get all three points in a tight game.
Mike Cummings: Inter Milan 2-1 Juventus
First goalscorer: Xherdan Shaqiri
Juve have bigger fish to fry. Having already won the league, the Bianconeri are preparing for the Coppa Italia and Champions League finals.
Alex Dimond: Inter Milan 2-2 Juventus
First goalscorer: Hernanes
With the league wrapped up and a Champions League final to now start preparing for, a heavily rotated Juventus side may well struggle for motivation in this one.
Wolfsburg vs. Borussia Dortmund
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Alex Livie: Wolfsburg 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
First goalscorer: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
It's been a dire season for Dortmund, but they can show there is hope for next season with a win at Wolfsburg.
Karl Matchett: Wolfsburg 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
First goalscorer: Bas Dost
Dortmund have done well to get back into contention for a European spot, but Wolfsburg have been flying all year.
Sam Tighe: Wolfsburg 2-2 Borussia Dortmund
First goalscorer: Bas Dost
Die Wolfe's quest for second will hit yet another, potentially damaging snag.
Will Tidey: Wolfsburg 1-3 Borussia Dortmund
First goalscorer: Mats Hummels
Dortmund will finish the season strongly with Hummels adding another £10 million to his price tag with the goal.
Mike Cummings: Wolfsburg 0-0 Borussia Dortmund
With Wolfsburg assured of a place in the Champions League, Dortmund would appear to have more at stake. A Europa League spot is still a possibility, but scoring goals has been a problem all season for Jurgen Klopp's side.
Alex Dimond: Wolfsburg 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
First goalscorer: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Dortmund are surging towards the finish line and might just sneak a valuable away win here.
Montpellier vs. PSG
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Alex Livie: Montpellier 0-3 PSG
First goalscorer: Lucas Moura
It's been tighter than many people expected, but PSG can finally wrap up the Ligue 1 title with a win at Montpellier.
Karl Matchett: Montpellier 0-2 PSG
First goalscorer: Edinson Cavani
Last weekend lifted all the pressure and this will be the procession. PSG’s title.
Sam Tighe: Montpellier 0-2 PSG
First goalscorer: Zlatan Ibrahimovic
There will be no mistakes from PSG as they close in on yet another Ligue 1 title.
Will Tidey: Montpellier 1-3 PSG
First goalscorer: Edinson Cavani
Cavani's hot right now and I expect that to continue in a comfortable win at Montpellier for Team Qatar.
Mike Cummings: Montpellier 1-1 PSG
First goalscorer: Blaise Matuidi
PSG only need a point to secure another French title, and they'll get it against the last side that beat them to the top spot.
Alex Dimond: Montpellier 0-3 PSG
First goalscorer: Ezequiel Lavezzi
The visitors should have enough firepower to cruise to the league title in this one.
Sampdoria vs. Lazio
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Alex Livie: Sampdoria 0-1 Lazio
First goalscorer: Antonio Candreva
There's plenty to play for with both sides in the hunt for European places. Lazio can just edge it.
Karl Matchett: Sampdoria 0-1 Lazio
First goalscorer: Antonio Candreva
This is a huge game that Lazio simply have to try to win to keep hold of a Champions League spot.
Sam Tighe: Sampdoria 0-1 Lazio
First goalscorer: Antonio Candreva
Sampdoria are in woeful form and Lazio have it all to play for. The result will reflect the difference in motivation between the sides.
Will Tidey: Sampdoria 0-2 Lazio
First goalscorer: Miroslav Klose
This is a big game for Lazio as they seek to secure Champions League qualification. It is just the stage for the 53-year-old Klose.
Mike Cummings: Sampdoria 1-0 Lazio
First goalscorer: Robert Soriano
Lazio face a tough run-in, and with the Coppa Italia final to worry about, their minds might be elsewhere.
Alex Dimond: Sampdoria 0-1 Lazio
First goalscorer: Antonio Candreva
Champions League football is within sight for the Rome side, but they need to arrest a recent slide in form.
Manchester United vs. Arsenal
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Alex Livie: Manchester United 0-2 Arsenal
First goalscorer: Olivier Giroud
The Gunners can keep their grip on third place with a win at their nearest rivals.
Karl Matchett: Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal
First goalscorer: Wayne Rooney
Don’t expect this one to be pretty, but there will be enough pressure on the occasion to see Arsenal slip up.
Sam Tighe: Manchester United 1-2 Arsenal
First goalscorer: Alexis Sanchez
United snapped a three-game losing streak against Palace but looked awful still. Arsenal will win at Old Trafford again.
Will Tidey: Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal
First goalscorer: Marouane Fellaini
United will go ahead, but Arsenal will fight back and earn a point at Old Trafford. No pizza these days, which is disappointing. Is Martin Keown playing?
Mike Cummings: Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal
First goalscorer: Wayne Rooney
Arsenal have won five straight away games in the Premier League, and they did beat United at Old Trafford in the FA Cup. But the Gunners haven't won at the Theatre of Dreams in the league since September 2006.
Alex Dimond: Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal
First goalscorer: Marouane Fellaini
With little riding on this match beyond perhaps pride, United may get a modicum of revenge for their earlier FA Cup defeat at the same ground.
Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona
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Alex Livie: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona
First goalscorer: Mario Mandzukic
Barca are on the crest of a wave at present and they can wrap up the Liga title with a game to spare.
Karl Matchett: Atletico Madrid 2-2 Barcelona
First goalscorer: Neymar
Barcelona owe Atletico from last season’s title-clincher, so they’ll be fully prepared to do whatever is necessary to get a positive result.
Sam Tighe: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona
First goalscorer: Lionel Messi
Atletico are safe in third and may start to ease off. At least, that's what Real Madrid will be hoping for.
Will Tidey: Atletico Madrid 0-0 Barcelona
It will be tight, tense and Barca fail to break down Atleti as the game ends in a stalemate.
Mike Cummings: Atletico Madrid 1-1 Barcelona
First goalscorer: Antoine Griezmann
Barcelona will be champions with a win, but Atletico Madrid—despite falling off the pace in the title race—have not lost a league match since mid-February. Luis Enrique's men might have to wait another week.
Alex Dimond: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona
First goalscorer: Luis Suarez
Atletico remain the very opposite of pushovers, especially at the Vicente Calderon, but Barcelona look simply unstoppable at the moment.
Latest Standings
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| Position | Week Total | Total | |
| 1 | Karl Matchett | 0 | 228 |
| 2 | Mike Cummings | 6 | 224 |
| 3 | Sam Tighe | 8 | 212 |
| 4 | Alex Livie | 1 | 211 |
| 5 | Will Tidey | 8 | 174 |
| 6 | Alex Dimond | - | 171 |
Correct result: One point
Correct first goalscorer: Two points
Correct scoreline: Three points









