We are back at it again with our Sportpesa Mega Jackpot post-match analysis. Brace yourselves as last week’s sportpesa mega jackpot games had it all, from title winning matches to stunning comebacks. This is a special one for us as well as we finally landed a bonus pay out with 12/17 correct predictions in our 2nd picks. With this in mind, lets dive right into it, shall we?
Dunajska Streda v Slovan Bratislava
Our 1st Pick: 2
Our 2nd Pick: 2
Result: 0-1
This was a rather uneventful match in the Slovak Supa Liga. The two teams are neck to neck in terms of table standings and it really showed as both teams started off in a cagey type of manner.
The goal chances were spread thin but the visitors finally broke the deadlock in additional time of the 1st half when Vasil Bozhikov found the back of the net after some neat build up and assist courtesy of David Holman.
The second half was hotly contested but the game ended 1 nil in favor of the visitors leaving the home crowd with a bitter taste in their mouth.
We had gone for an away win as both our 1st and 2nd pick based on head to head records and it proved true.
FC Zlin v Sigma Olomouc
Our 1st Pick: 2
Our 2nd Pick: 2
Result: 1-4
They don’t come bigger than this in the Czech first league as these two rivals were pitted against each other in what turned out to be a rather one sided affair in favor of Sigma.
The visitors broke the deadlock almost immediately after kick off when Jakub found the back of the net in the 8th minute. The goal allowed the slick playing visitors to settle early on into the game. The engineered wave after wave of attack and it finally paid off in and around the 42 when Baco found the back of his own net making it 2 nil to the visitors.
The game was well and truly done by this point and two more goals from Jakub and David in the 2nd half ensured that the visitors went home with maximum points. The hosts did have something to write home about as Lukas pulled one goal back but it just wasn’t enough to turn the game around.
We had gone for an away win as both our 1st and 2nd pick based on head to head records and it proved true.
Benevento v Genoa
Our 1st Pick: 2
Our 2nd Pick: X
Result: 1-0
Benevento surprised the Italian League when they ran out victorious against an in-form Genoa side in their penultimate game of the season.
It was a really cagey match which had the ‘end of season’ feel about it as players looked a bit disinterested in the whole affair. Chances did come but they were too far and in between to warrant mentions.
It looked certain to be heading for a stalemate right until the dying minutes when Cheick Diabate broke the deadlock with just 2 minutes to go. The goal sent the home crowd into a frenzy as they bagged the bragging rights.
We had gone for an away win as our 1st pick based on current form and a draw as our 2nd based on head to head records but none proved accurate.
Middlesbrough v Aston Villa
Our 1st Pick: 2
Our 2nd Pick: 12
Result: 0-1
Mile Jedinak’s header gave Aston Villa a one-goal lead going into the home leg of their Championship play-off semi-final against Middlesbrough. Jedinak headed home Jack Grealish’s corner for the only goal, while Villa’s Robert Snodgrass struck the upright.
Boro’s best chance was a Britt Assombalonga header saved by Sam Johnstone in the first half. However, chances were at a premium and that left Villa with a precious lead to take into Tuesday’s second leg.
Villa boss Steve Bruce restored vital components of his side, such as skipper John Terry and dynamic playmaker Grealish, which gave the visitors composure and craft in equal measure.
Boro had enjoyed a hot streak in their run to the play-offs but Villa did well to quieten the threat of ex-Villa man Adama Traore and as such they largely lacked the cutting edge to break their opponents down.
Patrick Bamford’s introduction late on gave the hosts a sharper focus up front, but even he was unable to supply the firepower to cancel out the Villa lead. There was a raucous atmosphere in the rapidly-cooling temperatures at the Riverside, but Villa’s bright start and early goal punctured the optimism.
It was Villa who controlled the game, much to the visible frustration of Boro boss Tony Pulis, and Snodgrass went close to doubling Villa’s lead after concerted pressure, curling the ball toward the far corner but Darren Randolph tipped it onto the post.
Boro came out of their shells as the second half progressed but, even when they got in behind the defence, Johnstone remained largely untroubled. Pulis’ side launched their expected rally as time ticked by, buoyed by Bamford’s entrance, but Villa defended resolutely to protect their winning position.
As a play off match, the match can swing either way but we gave Villa a win as our 1st and 2nd pick based on previous head to head records despite Boro’s current form and this proved to be an accurate prediction.
Girona v Valencia
Our 1st Pick: 2
Our 2nd Pick: 2
Result: 0-1
A Luciano Vietto 61st minute goal was the only noteworthy moment in what was a labored performance by both teams.
Girona have had an exceptional season by any standards but stunning Valencia proved to be a step too far for them. The visitors had just secured champions league football for the first time in almost a decade and this could explain the party atmosphere during the match.
We had gone for an away win as both our 1st and 2nd pick based on head to head records and it proved accurate.
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Real Betis v Sevilla FC
Our 1st Pick: 1
Our 2nd Pick: 12
Result: 2-2
This has to go down as arguably the match of the weekend as it had it all, from goals to crunchy tackles to glaring missed chances. The Spanish league may have been drawing to a close but these two definitely never got the memo as they went for the jugular right from kick off.
Marc Bartra broke the deadlock as early as the 5th minute sending the home crowd into ecstasy. The hosts pressed on for the elusive second but it just didn’t come as they headed into the break with a one nil lead.
Manchester United’s chief scourge in their champions league campaign, Wissam Ben Yedder drew the visitors level in the 57th minute with a peach of a goal. Simon Kjaer then pulled the visitors ahead in and around the 79th minute in what seemed like a great comeback. However, the Betis refused to go quietly into the night as Lorenzo Moron pulled the level just two minutes later to ensure that the teams shared the spoils which was fair given the general run of play.
We had gone for a home win as our first pick and a double chance as our 2nd based on head to head records between these two but the late equalizer made both predictions inaccurate.
Alaves v Athletic Bilbao
Our 1st Pick: 1
Our 2nd Pick: 1X
Result: 3-1
Bilbao’s profligacy in front of goal was duly punished as they were hammered by Alaves despite their superior shots and attempts on goal.
Alaves were as clinical as surgeons as they found the back of the net in all their 3 shots on target. Bilbao had almost 13 attempts but only one found the back of the net leaving them to rue their missed opportunities.
Goals from John Guidetti (43’) Munir El Haddadi (60’) Ibai Gómez (77′) helped the hosts race into a 3-goal lead. Iker Muniain pulled one back for the visitors in the 79th but it was nothing more than a consolation goal.
We had gone for a home win as our 1st pick and a double chance of a home win or draw as our 2nd pick based on head to head records and both proved true
Angers v Nantes
Our 1st Pick: X
Our 2nd Pick: 12
Result: 0-2
This was as one side an encounter as they come with Nantes proving to have just too much under the hood for the hosts to handle. Notably though, Angers’ players seemed to have been on holiday mode as they just never got off the tracks.
Lucas Lima opened the scoring from a free kick with a left footed shot to the top right corner. Star player, Kalifa Coulibaly then sealed all points late on with a right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner after some lovely build up play by Nicolas Pallois.
Based on head to head records, we had gone for a draw as our 1st pick with a double chance as our second which proved true.
Bologna v Chievo
Our 1st Pick: X
Our 2nd Pick: 2
Result: 1-2
Chievo picked up maximum points on the road in this feisty encounter on the penultimate day of the Italian League.
The hosts started off well and were awarded a penalty in the 12 minute which was converted by Verdi. This seemed to galvanize the opponents as they rallied for an equalizer. Their efforts were duly rewarded when Giaccherini found the back of the net in the 48th minute. Inglese put the visitors ahead 12 minutes later to mark a remarkable comeback victory as they held on for the win.
We had a draw as our 1st pick based on home ground advantage with an away win as our 2nd pick based on head to head records and this proved to be the winning prediction.
Torino v Spal
Our 1st Pick: X
Our 2nd Pick: 12
Result: 2-1
This was yet another comeback type of match with Torino having to dig deep to ensure that their home fans went home with something to cheer about.
Grassi had pulled the visitors ahead mid-way through the 1st half leaving the home crowd in a state of shock as they expected an easy win. Spall fought on valiantly to hold to their slender lead with some last-ditch tackles.
However, the home sides’ relentless pressure finally paid off as Belotti pulled them level in the 68th minute leaving room for Silvestri to bury home the winner in dramatic fashion with just 3 or so minutes to go.
We had gone for a double chance as our 2nd pick based on current form and head to head records and this proved to be accurate.
Heidenheim v Greuther Furth
Our 1st Pick: 1
Our 2nd Pick: 1
Result: 1-1
On paper, this intriguing encounter promised much but then again, matches aren’t won on paper, now are they?
The visitors drew first blood when Green found the back of the net in and around the 51 minute and it looked certain to end in favor of the visitors only for Skarke to pull the hosts level right at the end of the match to ensure that spoils were shared.
We had gone for a home win based on head to head records but none proved accurate.
Duisburg v St. Pauli
Our 1st Pick: X
Our 2nd Pick: 1
Result: 2-0
In what was a one-sided encounter, Duisburg ran out victorious with a comfortable win infront of their loyal home support.
Moritz Stoppelkamp (MSV Duisburg) headed home from very close range to the bottom right corner following a corner to pull the hosts ahead and Christian Gartner sealed the win emphatically with a right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
Duisburg have been imperious at home thus our home win 2nd pick proved accurate.
West Ham v Everton
Our 1st Pick: 2
Our 2nd Pick: 1
Result: 3-1
West Ham moved up two places in the Premier League table to finish 13th after a Manuel Lanzini-inspired win over Everton in what could be the final game in charge for both managers.
Striker Marko Arnautovic’s thumping second-half goal added to playmaker Lanzini’s opener before the break and David Moyes’ men ended a turbulent campaign on a high when the Argentine curled a third past Jordan Pickford near the end.
Everton, who pulled one back through Oumar Niasse, finished eighth after 9th placed Leicesters’ defeat but some supporters chanted for manager Sam Allardyce to be sacked, as out-of-contract Moyes will also reflect on his next step.
West Ham goalkeeper Adrian made late saves to deny Niasse and Everton substitute Theo Walcott.
We had a home pick as our 2nd pick based on the current form of the hammers’ forward line and this proved to be a winning prediction.
Bohemians 1905 v Mlada Boleslav
Our 1st Pick: 1
Our 2nd Pick: 1X
Result: 1-3
In what was a thrilling encounter, Tiemoko Konaté made it (1-0) in the 27th minute for the visitors. Antonin Vanicek then made it (1-1) for the hosts with a timely equalizer.
The Visitors left it late as Matej Chalus made it (2-1) in the 85th minute before Lukas Magera sealed the win with a 3rd goal in the 87th minute.
We had gone for a home win and home win or draw as our 1st and 2nd picks respectively based on head to head records. However, the late flurry of goals nullified our predictions.
Aves v GD Chaves
Our 1st Pick: 1
Our 2nd Pick: 2
Result: 2-3
This was yet another potential pick for match of the week as both teams fought tooth and nail in search of maximum points.
The hosts kicked off on the front foot and were duly rewarded when Jorge Fellipe found the back of the net in just under 5 minutes. This prompted Chaves to respond and they went forward in search of an equalizer. Their constant pressure was rewarded in form of a penalty that was converted by Pedro Tiba in the 21st minute.
The home side responded immediately as Mama Balde put them ahead a minute later to send the home crowd into a frenzy. The visitors still had something up their sleeve as they scored two goals in a space of 4minutes right at the end of the match to win it.
We had gone for an away win as our 2nd pick based on head to head records and current form and it proved an accurate prediction.
Atalanta v AC Milan
Our 1st Pick: 1
Our 2nd Pick: 1X
Result: 1-1
A late Gianluigi Donnarumma howler allowed Atalanta to secure a last-gasp point against AC Milan in a 1-1 draw on Sunday, but the stalemate still seals Europa League football for both clubs.
Milan looked destined to take all three points from Bergamo thanks to Franck Kessie’s second-half goal against his former team in a match that saw two red cards, but Andrea Masiello headed in at the death in an incident which is likely to bring further scorn on Donnarumma after a poor showing in the Coppa Italia final against Juventus.
The away side showed nothing to suggest a win was their primary aim in the first period, offering very little going forward – Atalanta just about looking more threatening.
But Milan made the most of Atalanta’s profligacy as Kessie produced an emphatic finish from the edge of the box at his old stomping ground with half an hour to play, just before Rafael Toloi was dismissed for sarcastically applauding the referee.
Riccardo Montolivo then followed him down the tunnel for a poor tackle and, while Milan looked set to hold on, Masiello nodded in in the second minute of stoppage time, with Donnarumma making a mess of what should have been a routine save.
The result means both sides will be in the Europa League next season, but as it stands sixth-placed Milan will go straight into the group stage.
Based on current form, we had gone for an away win or draw as our 2nd pick and it proved accurate.
IFK Mariehamn v Ilves Tampere
Our 1st Pick: X
Our 2nd Pick: X
Result: 2-0
Two goals late on in each half proved to be the difference in what was a rather lacklustre match.
1 – 0 Aleksei Kangaskolkka made it 1-0 late on in the 1st half and Simon Silverholt made it 2 – 0 in the 83rd minute to ensure maximum points for the visitors and condemn the home fans to a chastening defeat.
We had gone for a draw as both our picks based on head to head records but none proved accurate.
That’s it regarding our Sportpesa Mega Jackpot post-match analysis this week and we are happy to say we landed a bonus pay out with a high of 12/17 correct predictions!!! Watch out for our sportpesa mega jackpot predictions this week.
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