Friday Forecast: Manchester Derby underway; Juve face Inter in postponed Derby

Another weekend with several huge league clashes is coming as we bring you all you need to know ahead of it.

Man Utd vs Man City

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/03/08 16:30

Probable Lineups

Man Utd Team News

Pogba and Rashford are both ruled out Sunday's Manchester derby.

Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James missed out against Derby through injury but are both expected to be fit to feature here.

Solskjaer will have to make at least one sacrifice on Sunday. Either a third centre-back or Matic or McTominay in midfield.

Maguire rolled his ankle in midweek and is a doubt for the derby, though it would be a surprise if he missed out.

Ighalo scored twice against Derby to make it three goals in two starts since joining but may only make the bench here.

Tuanzebe returned to the matchday squad against Derby after a lengthy spell out.

Man City Team News

Guardiola has revealed De Bruyne is a serious doubt for Sunday's Manchester derby with a shoulder injury. There is still hope he will be okay to feature but may only make the bench.

With Laporte already ruled out, De Bruyne's absence would be another hammer blow for the away side.

Whoscored Prediction

Man Utd 2-1 Man City

Juventus vs Inter

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/03/08 19:45

Probable Lineups

Juventus team news

Juventus are expected to revert to their recent 4-3-3 formation with Pjanic replacing Ramsey in midfield and the return of their regular centre-back pairing so far this season.

Inter team news

Handanovic will return in goal after missing a few games recently due to injury, while Vecino is likely to win the battle with Eriksen for a place in midfield.

Prediction

Juventus 0-0 Inter

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad 

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/03/07 17:30

Probable Lineups

Team News

Alba should continue at left-back after being rushed back to be fit for El Clasico last weekend.

Umtiti is expected to continue to be preferred to Lenglet at centre-back by Setien.

Arthur and Vidal are expected to hold their places in midfield, with Barca to retain a front two.

Whoscored Prediction

Barcelona 2-2 Real Sociedad 

Chelsea vs Everton

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/03/08 14:00

Probable Lineups

Team News

Chelsea knocked Liverpool out of the FA Cup on Tuesday but it came at a cost as both Willian and Kovacic picked up foot injuries. The former is more likely to recover than Kovacic.

With Jorginho suspended and N'Golo Kante injured, Lampard's midfield is suddenly very light. Teenage prospect Gilmour was outstanding in midweek and deserves another start here.

Barkley and Mount could complete Chelsea's midfield with Ruben Loftus-Cheek not quite ready to start for the home side.

Pedro and Giroud were also both impressive in midweek and should keep their places in the starting XI, particularly as Abraham is still unavailable to lead the line.

Kepa should also return to the starting XI after a solid display against Liverpool. The Spaniard has not started Chelsea's last four league games.

Whoscored Prediction

Chelsea 2-1 Everton

Real Betis vs Real Madrid

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/03/08 20:00

Probable Lineups

Team News

Hazard will likely be sidelined until May after undergoing surgery this week on an ankle injury.

Vinicius is expected to start upfront once again for the away side after his goal against Barcelona last weekend.

Marcelo is expected to be picked ahead of Mendy at left-back, while Modric should return in midfield.

Whoscored Prediction

Real Betis 1-2 Real Madrid

Liverpool vs Bournemouth

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/03/07 12:30

Probable Lineups

Team News

Liverpool will continue to be without captain Henderson and his absence has been extremely telling in recent weeks.

Alexander-Arnold, Mo Salah and Firmino will be recalled to the starting XI on Saturday.

Oxlade Chamberlain should also come back into the frame as a replacement for Henderson.

Whoscored Prediction

Liverpool 2-0 Bournemouth

Arsenal vs West Ham

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/03/07 15:00

Probable Lineups

Team News

Torreira looks set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines suffering a fracture to his right ankle against Portsmouth on Monday.

Arteta was forced to rest nearly all of his first-team players in the FA Cup due to their Europa League hangover last week.

Nketiah has scored in successive appearances for Arsenal and has given Arteta something to think about. Does he recall Lacazette to the starting XI this weekend?

Whoscored Prediction

Arsenal 2-1 West Ham

Burnley vs Tottenham

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/03/07 17:30

Probable Lineups

Team News

Mourinho hinted earlier in the week there is a decent chance Lloris would be fit to start at Burnley.

Tottenham are waiting to discover whether Dier will be punished by the FA for storming into the crowd to confront a fan in the wake of their penalty shoot-out defeat to Norwich on Wednesday.

Mourinho is forced to continue without a recognised centre forward as Kane will not return from a hamstring injury for at least another month.

Whoscored Prediction

Burnley 1-0 Tottenham

Bayern vs Augsburg

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/03/08 14:30

Probable Lineups

Team News

Flick may wield the rotation wand after the midweek German cup game against Schalke.

Lewandowski suffered a knee injury against Chelsea and will be out for around a month. 

Boateng has recovered from a stomach virus. Zirkzee is another option for Flick in the attack.

Lucas missed the cup game with a minor muscle problem but could return, while Martinez is back in training, but will not be rushed back.

Coman will miss out with a thigh injury sustained against Chelsea. This may present another starting opportunity for Coutinho.

Perisic is back in light training from his ankle injury.

Teenage striker Arp has recovered from an arm injury, while Sule is back jogging after suffering an ACL tear in the autumn and remains hopeful of playing again this season.

Whoscored Prediction

Bayern 3-1 Augsburg

M'Gladbach vs Dortmund

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/03/07 17:30

Probable Lineups

Team News

Wunderkind striker Haaland will continue up front after a sizzling start to life in Germany.

Reus will miss this game against his former club with a muscle injury, but Brandt has recovered from an ankle injury.

The experienced Can has impressed in midfield since arriving from Juventus.

Schmelzer has overcome a calf injury, but Delaney is still battling an ongoing ankle problem.

Whoscored Prediction

M'Gladbach 1-1 Dortmund

Strasbourg vs PSG

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/03/07 16:30

Probable Lineups

Team News

With the return leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Dortmund next week, expect Tuchel to wrap the likes of Mbappe and Neymar in cotton wool here.

Kimpembe is back from suspension and in line to start here, perhaps alongside teenager Kouassi.

Di Maria and Thiago Silva are hoping to pass fit for the Champions League and are unlikely to feature here.

Whoscored Prediction

Strasbourg 2-2 PSG

Atletico vs Sevilla

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/03/07 15:00

Probable Lineups

Team News

Partey is suspended for the home side this weekend, after picking up a milestone booking against Espanyol.

Llorente and Saul should start in the midfield engine room for the hosts.

Lodi and Trippier should both be fit to start at full-back despite missing some training this week.

Whoscored Prediction

Atletico Madrid 2-1 Sevilla

Milan vs Genoa

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/03/08 14:00

Probable Lineups

Team News

Kjaer has recovered from injury and will start, while Calhanoglu is also fully fit and will start after missing out their match with Torino.

Whoscored Prediction

Milan 1-0 Genoa