Category Archives: Competitions

FA Cup Fifth Round Showdowns: Underdogs & Giants Clash

By 11v11 Site Editor , 06th March 2026 at 8:52 AM (11v11 blog)

The Emirates FA Cup enters its fifth round stage this weekend, with 16 sides fighting for a place in the quarter-finals and a chance to continue their quest for glory in England’s oldest football competition. With reigning champions Crystal Palace out of the picture, the FA Cup will crown a new champion in May. Without further ado, let’s look at the five most exciting fifth-round ties. Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool Revenge is a dish best served cold, but it’s been…

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Champions League 2025/26: Outright Betting & Best Bets for the Round of 16

By 11v11 Site Editor , 06th March 2026 at 4:53 AM (11v11 blog)

Football bettors will be in their element over the next couple of weeks as 16 teams strive to keep themselves in the running to win this season’s Champions League. Operators of Trustly Casino platforms will likely be inundated with new sign-ups as punters bid to boost their bankroll ahead of wagering on the round of 16 ties. Players more accustomed to banking big payouts on casino games such as roulette may feel the outright market offers them the chance to…

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Lazio vs Sarri: A bitter divorce waiting to happen

By 11v11 Site Editor , 06th March 2026 at 3:56 AM (11v11 blog)

Lazio will head into the final 11 games of the 2025/26 Serie A season with little left to play for beyond restoring some pride. A tally of 34 points from 27 matches represents a disappointing return for a club that began the campaign targeting European qualification. Manager Maurizio Sarri has struggled to get consistent performances from a squad that appears short on quality and depth. The bookmakers reflect that reality, with odds of around 80/1 for Lazio to finish in…

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FIFA’s delay allows African rivals to steal a march on Nigeria

By 11v11 Site Editor , 05th March 2026 at 3:52 AM (11v11 blog)

Nigeria’s hopes of being handed a 2026 World Cup reprieve are still hanging in the balance, just weeks before crucial play-off games are scheduled to be played. DR Congo defeated Nigeria on penalties in November to book their place in an intercontinental qualifier for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) subsequently submitted a complaint that their opponents had fielded ineligible players during Africa's 2026 World Cup play-offs. While FIFA continues to deliberate…

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Aston Villa risk stagnation unless they properly back Unai Emery this summer

By 11v11 Site Editor , 03rd March 2026 at 9:00 AM (11v11 blog)

Aston Villa suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Midlands rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers this weekend, dropping more points in the race for a UEFA Champions League place. Villa were favourites to clinch third place weeks ago, but they have managed only one win in their last five Premier League matches. Manchester United have since usurped third place on the log, and there are serious fears that Villa could miss out on elite European football next season if other giants…

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City Rivalries & Heavyweight Battles: Must-Watch Fixtures Across Europe in March

By 11v11 Site Editor , 28th February 2026 at 12:00 PM (11v11 blog)

March promises a feast of football, with city rivalries and title battles set to take centre stage across Europe’s top leagues. From Glasgow to Milan, La Liga to Ligue 1, this month offers some of the season’s most high-stakes fixtures. Without further ado, let’s look at the most exciting fixtures to watch out for next month. Old Firm - 01/03/2026 One of the oldest and most intense rivalries in football has been polarising Glasgow for over a century, and there…

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Champions League round of 16 draw: Real Madrid face Man City once again

By 11v11 Site Editor , 27th February 2026 at 5:00 PM (11v11 blog)

Today's Champions League draw not only set the last-16 schedule but also mapped out the potential path to the Champions League final, showing teams who they could face in the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and ultimately the final. Premier League giants Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur can now plot their paths to the Puskas Arena in Budapest, as they bid to dethrone reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain. All four English clubs qualified directly for the last 16 after finishing in the…

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Arsenal 1st, Man Utd 4th: Latest predictions for Premier League this season

By 11v11 Site Editor , 27th February 2026 at 8:00 AM (11v11 blog)

The 2025/26 Premier League is entering its final stretch, and the battles across the table are heating up. Arsenal continue to lead the way at the summit, desperate to end their 22-year wait for the league title, but Manchester City are breathing down their necks, determined to wrestle back the crown. Elsewhere, the race for the Champions League slots between Aston Villa, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool is finely poised for some interesting twists and turns. Further down the table,…

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Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal – stats, team news, line-ups

By 11v11 Site Editor , 19th February 2026 at 4:37 PM (11v11 blog)

Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal will headline this weekend’s fixture schedule with both sides going head-to-head in what’s expected to be a fiery North London derby. Spurs will host their arch-nemesis with a new manager in the dugout after Igor Tudor was appointed to succeed Thomas Frank on an interim basis. A 2-1 defeat against Newcastle United in their most recent Premier League outing sealed Frank’s fate, and Tudor will be determined to get off to a winning start. That'll be…

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West Ham dealt massive injury blow as Pablo is ruled out “for a while” due to calf injury

By 11v11 Site Editor , 19th February 2026 at 4:36 PM (11v11 blog)

West Ham United have been dealt a massive injury blow ahead of their crunch Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the London Stadium on Saturday. West Ham Blog reveals that manager Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed that Brazilian striker Pablo Felipe will be “out for a while” due to a calf problem. The Portuguese manager has said that there wasn’t a timeframe for Pablo’s return, and the news comes as a huge blow to West Ham’s survival battle heading into the…

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