With ten rounds remaining in the FIFA World Leagues Predictor, a new series of fixtures is threatening to disrupt the leaderboard. FIFA.com looks at six of the games predictors will have to tackle in Round 27.
Match of the week: Manchester United-Liverpool (England)
It's all or nothing for Liverpool, for whom defeat would spell the end of their title challenge. They will nevertheless be confident after beating Real Madrid 4-0 in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, but the statistics give United a 60 per cent chance of victory.
Long-shots
Boca Juniors host Argentinos Juniors in Argentina. Los Xeneizes have lost four of their last six outings, while their unfancied guests have drawn their last four. Across the Atlantic, Fiorentina travel to Inter Milan hoping to capitalise on some tired legs after the Italian champions' midweek trip to Manchester. Both underdogs would return over 90 points for a win, with draws in either encounter also returning more than 86.
Relegation rumble: Espanyol-Mallorca (Spain)
Their upcoming fixture is, in many ways, a last glimmer of hope for La Liga tailenders Espanyol, who have the chance to pull Mallorca a little closer to the bottom three. Espanyol fans might not be smiling down on the team but the odds certainly are, with a home success carrying a 53 per cent probability.
Other matches
One of France's biggest rivalries will resume when Paris Saint-Germain host Marseille. The third-placed visitors will relish the chance to snatch the runners-up spot from PSG, who nonetheless hold a 54 per cent chance of victory.
Montedio Yamagata got off to a flying start by beating Jubilo Iwata 6-2 in the Japan. The J.League newcomers face a seemingly tougher task in Nagoya Grampus, whose chances of three points rate at 19 per cent (returns 81 points).
The Statistic: The rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool is so intense that no player has transferred directly between them since Phil Chisnall in 1964.
Be sure to read Monday's Round 27 review for results, leaderboard activity and forthcoming fixtures.
