Following their opening fixture win over Perth Scorchers, it appeared Melbourne Renegades were set to add to their one-title tally with success in the competition this term. However, since that triumph, MR have been on a downward trajectory. Losing each of their subsequent four games, the Renegades dropped out of the top-five mix, and are currently almost out of contention for playoff qualification. Embarrassed in all their defeats, MR are sporting an inferior net run rate. That said, props to Finchs charges for their inspired display against Sydney Sixers on the last matchday as they gave the table-toppers a run for their money losing by a mere 2 wickets. More of the same on New Years Day could see the Renegades bring their losing streak to an end.
The two-time champion and winner of the Spanish Cup in the last tournament took sixth place in the standings, which brought a ticket to the Europa League. Over the six rounds of the group stage the “blue-white” won two victories and drew three times, which brought nine points and a place in the 1/16 final of the playoffs of the second most powerful club tournament of the continent. It should be noted the excellent performance of the team in the defensive line, which amounted to four conceded goals. In the Spanish championship Real Sociedad was in the lead for some time, but a series of nine non-win matches lowered the team to third position. The royal won seven victories and drew five times as of today, which brought 26 points, thats six less than the leaders. In December the Basques shared the tournament points with Alaves (0:0) and Eibar (1:1), after which they lost three games. Last Tuesday Imanol Alguasil’s charges lost to Atl?tico (0:2) at home, for which we made a prediction. Today Ilyaramendi, Januzaj, Sola, Saldua and Moya will not be able to enter the field. More soccer predictions can be obtained from the link provided.
