World Cup 2018: Who will win the FIFA Golden Ball?

There are fewer than 16 days left until the World Cup 2018 kicks off. Thirty-two teams will fight for the right to be called World Champions. Along with teams battling on the pitch for five weeks, the tournament will see more than 700 players taking part.

Each World Cup tournament names a Player of the Tournament at its conclusion. The award, also known as the FIFA Golden Ball, goes to the most valuable player for his team at the event.

The Golden Ball has been given out at the World Cup since 1982, when it was officially given its name. ...

World Cup 2018: Who will win the Golden Boot award?

There are now fewer than 21 days until the World Cup 2018 kicks off. Thirty-two teams are primed and ready to battle it out for five weeks in Russia. Only one will emerge as the Jules Rimet trophy winner.

While betting on the World Cup 2018 winner is always a popular wager pre-tournament, choosing the event’s top scorer is too. The Golden Boot doesn’t always go to the world’s best player. To date, Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo have ever won the award.

In fact, the trophy has gone to players many wouldn’t have expected to win it ...

World Cup 2018: What should you know?

There are 23 days and counting until World Cup 2018 kicks off in Russia. On June 14, 32 teams will begin the biggest sports event in the world. It will take five weeks, but one team will be left standing as world champions. Here’s what you should know.

Teams Thirty-two nations make up the World Cup 2018. There have been 20 World Cups played previously and only eight nations have ever won the tournament. Brazil have won the most World Cups with five, while Germany and Italy have four each.

Brazil are the World Cup 2018 favorites and ...

FA Cup Preview: Manchester United vs. Chelsea

The Emirates FA Cup final kicks off on Saturday with Manchester United taking on Chelsea at the hallowed ground of Wembley Stadium. Manchester United is aiming for its 13th FA Cup triumph. If the Red Devils can lift the cup, the club will equal rivals Arsenal for the most FA Cup wins in the tournament’s history.

FA Cup team news

Chelsea go into the fixture with doubt hanging over manager Antonio Conte’s head. The Blues romped to the English Premier League title in 2016-17. However, this year saw the side slide to a fifth place finish. Questions were ...

World Cup 2018: Brazil favorite to win World Cup in Russia

There are fewer than 37 days until the World Cup 2018 in Russia. The tournament will kickoff on June 14 and run until July 15. The high-quality soccer will give bettors plenty of great chances to wager on the most watched sporting event in the world. The World Cup 2018 has been four years in the making and this year’s event will be bigger than the last. Thirty-two teams will be in Russia, but only one will leave as tournament winners.

The World Cup 2018 will be the 21st edition of the tournament. Just eight nations have won the ...

Champions League final: Real Madrid vs. Liverpool

The 2017-18 Champions League started with 32 teams. Now, it is down to the final two as Real Madrid play Liverpool on May 26 for the European Cup.

The Champions League has been owned by Real Madrid since the competition debuted in 1955. The Spanish team has won more European Cups than any other club (12) and this season will see the team play in its fourth Champions League final in five years. Not only are Real Madrid returning the tournament’s ultimate match, but the Spanish club is aiming to win the competition for a third year running. ...

MLS Cup betting: Atlanta United lead future betting odds

Major League Soccer’s MLS Cup Playoffs won’t begin until October. Despite the postseason being months away, leading sportsbooks around the world have selected Atlanta United as their unanimous favorite to lift the MLS Cup.

Is Atlanta United the best in MLS this term? Playing in just their second season in MLS, Atlanta United has secured the third best points total in the league after seven games. The Five Stripes have registered five wins, one draw and one loss during the early part of the season.

Atlanta is now +450 to win the MLS Cup, which is the best ...

Soccer shocker: Odds on new Arsenal manager as Arsene Wenger steps down

The soccer world was shocked on Friday when long time Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger announced he would step down at the end of the season.

Wenger joined Arsenal in 1996 as a relative unknown. Previously managing France’s Nancy and Monaco before going to Japan to coach Nagoya Grampus Eight, Wenger was completely different than the English soccer managers of the time. The Frenchman was an advocate of attacking soccer and revoutionized the way teams trained and player nutrition and fitness.

In recent years, Arsenal’s fans have called for Wenger to step down and now after managing more than ...

FA Cup: Semifinal prediction

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England’s FA Cup enters the semifinal stage and four teams are left vying for the oldest knockout cup trophy in soccer. Tottenham, Manchester United, Chelsea and Southampton are left in the tournament, and each have the FA Cup within touching distance.

The semifinals will take place on April 21 and 22, respectively, at London’s Wembley Stadium. The winners of the semifinal encounters will return to the national stadium to play on May 19.

Manchester United ...

Champions League: Quarterfinal second leg matches set for April 10-11

Zcode System is excited for the Champions League quarterfinal second leg matches on April 10 and 11. It is bound to be a big week of wins with ZCode System. Don’t miss our predictions.

The Champions League quarterfinal first leg matches are in the books. Just one surprise occurred during the four matches and that was Liverpool’s mauling of Manchester City, 3-0.

With just three matches separating the last eight teams with the Champions League Final on May 26, sportsbooks have adjusted their odds. Barcelona remain the tournament’s favorite alongside Real Madrid as the latter has improved its ...

Soccer predictions: Champions League quarterfinals

It is a great time of the year for sports and with ZCode Systems there are big wins just waiting for you. Don’t miss our soccer predictions and the big Champions League quarterfinals matches on April 3 and April 4. The UEFA Champions League is down to the last eight teams, and the excitement of the tournament is taking Europe by storm. The best club soccer teams in the world are left in the competition, and on April 3 and April 4 the first match of the two match quarterfinals series will take place. For anyone not familiar with the ...

English Premier League predictions: March 3rd

ZCode Systems is ready for another big soccer weekend. The weather may be cold and snowy in the United Kingdom, but that shouldn’t stop red-hot action from taking place. Read our predictions and get ready for a great weekend of soccer betting.

Seven big games will kickoff on Saturday in the English Premier League. Only two matches will feature top 4 teams. Only two teams will be needing points to keep their hopes of Champions League qualification alive. Meanwhile, the fight for Premier League survival will be alive and well this weekend. Who will win the points this ...

Soccer predictions: Manchester United host Chelsea in massive EPL match

It has been another great week of European soccer, and a fantastic week for ZCode System. Big wins from big matches have landed this week; so, don’t miss out on these massive fixtures this weekend.

The Premier League will be headlined by Sunday’s massive match between Manchester United and Chelsea. The EPL match will have a direct affect on the top four of the league, and both teams desperately need wins on Sunday. It isn’t the only massive EPL match this weekend, but it is the biggest. There are also several big games taking place in the other major ...

The North London Derby dominates English soccer this weekend

It’s another great weekend of soccer action for all Zcode System followers. There is a full slate of great games from England, Spain, Italy, Germany, France and many more countries. So, get ready for some big wins with ZCode System.

The soccer weekend calendar is dominated by the North London Derby from jolly old England. Tottenham and Arsenal despise each other, and this weekend’s game has implications on the race for the Premier League’s top four.

Tottenham vs. Arsenal The two sides clash with Arsenal looking to complete the double over their neighbors. The Gunners defeated Tottenham 2-0 ...

Premier League Predictions: February 4th and 5th

The Premier League continues with a strong weekend of soccer with three matches taking place on Sunday February 4th and Monday February 5th. The weekend will be headlined by the late Sunday afternoon fixture between Liverpool and Tottenham. Both sides are battling for the top four and qualification into next season’s Champions League.

Premier League Predictions: February 4th and 5th Crystal Palace vs. Newcastle United The two sides are currently 13th and 14th in the Premier League respectively. Despite being mid-table, neither team is safe from Premier League relegation. The match between the two sides is the cliched ...

England Championship soccer predictions: January 27

The England’s Championship division will see a limited number of matches on Saturday January 27th. Many of the second division clubs will be participating in the FA Cup tournament. However, four games will take place in the Championship, including a match featuring league leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers.

England Championship soccer predictions: January 27 Ipswich Town vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers Wolverhampton’s lead at the top of the Championship looked insurmountable just a couple weeks ago. However, Wolves are only nine points ahead of second-place Derby heading into the weekend. Wolves did defeat Ipswich on December 23rd. If Wolves can ignite its ...