Football / Italy Serie A, Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 20:45

Monza vs Napoli

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Monza looked quite competitive in the previous Serie A round when they visited Torino, but they ultimately fell short in a 3-2 away defeat.

They managed to draw level early in the second half but failed to match Torino’s intensity when it mattered most. Monza scored their second goal deep into stoppage time. However, they have won two consecutive matches in front of their own fans and will surely be looking for another positive result here.

Defender Ziolkowski and midfielder Pessina are out, while defender Maye (3/0) remains doubtful.

Napoli, on the other hand, come into this match after a 3-3 home draw against AS Roma last Saturday afternoon. They came close to securing all three points at several stages of the game.

Napoli looked better in transition and initially built a two-goal lead. They even regained the advantage in the 83rd minute, only to concede again several minutes later. They paid the price for adopting a defensive approach while leading on the scoreboard.

Defenders Spinazzola (7/0), Badiashile (4/0) and Buongiorno are out, along with midfielder Favasuli (2/0) and forwards Neres (4/0) and Alisson Santos (4/0). Defender Rrahmani (7/0) is doubtful.

Napoli are far from reliable defensively, and I expect them to struggle at the back again. Fortunately for them, they may have enough attacking quality to outscore their opponents. However, Monza should not go down without a proper fight this time. Goals look extremely likely.

Football / Italy Serie B, Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 19:00

Benevento vs Catanzaro

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Benevento were slight favourites away from home against Arezzo last weekend and fully justified that status, gradually increasing the intensity to secure a convincing 3-0 victory.

They grew stronger as the game progressed, taking the lead early in the second half before switching back to counterattacks. Benevento looked more stable, experienced and, above all, more clinical in attack. Goalkeeper Sylla, midfielder Talia (1/0) and forward Schimmenti (2/0) are unavailable for the hosts.

Catanzaro took an early lead at home against Ascoli, only to suffer one of the most humiliating defeats in their recent history. They lost 1-6 in front of their own fans last Saturday afternoon.

They were completely outplayed from the first minute to the last, allowing Ascoli to create an enormous number of clear chances. The visitors will be without midfielders Pogacar and Giovane (4/0), as well as forwards Loubao and Pecorino (6/1).

Benevento have looked strong and in good form recently, so it is difficult to look past them in this match. Catanzaro have shown very little so far this season, especially away from home. After their latest collapse, an immediate improvement looks unlikely.

Football / England Premier League, Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 18:30

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

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This is one of those London derbies where the form book can be forgotten. Chelsea sit fourth after back-to-back league wins, while Spurs are 16th and only recently claimed their first victory of the season against Coventry. Tottenham have lost six consecutive Premier League London derbies, while Chelsea have won the last six league meetings between these sides. I expect nerves, hard tackles and arguments from the first whistle.

The card statistics are the main focus. The last five H2H meetings produced 7, 6, 10, 5 and 1 cards, averaging 5.8 per game. The three most recent meetings all went over this line. Chelsea average 1.9 yellow cards in the league, while their last ten matches have averaged 4.6 total cards. Spurs average 1.3 league yellows, but that figure rises to 2.8 across their last ten away games. Referee Chris Kavanagh has shown 4, 6, 4, 6 and 5 yellow cards in his five league matches this season, averaging exactly 5.0 per game. His figures across the last two seasons stand at 4.26 yellows and 23.03 fouls per match.

Chelsea are without goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (6/0), midfielder Reece James (4/0) and winger Jamie Gittens (0/0). Defender Pep Chavarria (6/0) and striker Emanuel Emegha (0/0) are doubtful. Spurs will miss midfielder Lucas Bergvall (4/0), wingers Savio (4/0) and Wilson Odobert (0/0), attacking midfielder Xavi Simons (0/0) and forward Mykhaylo Mudryk (1/0). Midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur (6/0) is also suspended.

This derby has plenty of bad blood, the recent H2H meetings have produced plenty of cards, and Kavanagh has the numbers to support the trend.

Football / Champions League, Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 18:45

Como vs Manchester United

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Como took the lead and looked competitive in a 3-2 defeat away to Feyenoord last Wednesday evening, but they struggled to respond to an attacking side like the Dutch team on that occasion.

A decent bounce-back followed on Sunday afternoon, when they picked up all three points with a 3-1 victory away to a solid Fiorentina side in an even more open game than the final score suggests.

Defender Chalobah (6/0) and forward Kean (3/0) are doubtful. Unavailable are defender Kambwala (1/0), midfielder Caqueret (6/0), and forwards Addai (1/0) and Diao (6/2).

Manchester United were below the required level in a 2-0 defeat away to Atletico Madrid in their last Champions League outing.

They conceded in the very first minute and had some decent attacking spells, but lacked real effectiveness and remained more vulnerable defensively than they should have been. They were also rather passive in a 1-1 draw away to Leeds last Sunday afternoon, meaning they have now gone six matches without a victory in all competitions.

Defender Yoro (4/0) is suspended, while defender Dorgu (5/0), midfielder Ugarte and forward Sesko (4/1) will also be unavailable. Defenders Martinez (6/0), Shaw (5/0) and Heaven (2/0), as well as midfielder Mainoo (6/0), are currently doubtful.

Como have looked far better in recent weeks and, perhaps more importantly, are creating chances more easily. The English side should not be completely written off, but looking at these two teams, it is difficult to see Manchester United coming away with anything against a side that has enjoyed a much better atmosphere, stronger team cohesion and greater confidence lately.

Football / Champions League, Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 18:45

Fenerbahçe vs Slavia Praha

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Fenerbahce were completely destroyed in the second round of the Champions League, conceding six goals away to Aston Villa last midweek.

Luckily for them, they managed to lift their spirits with a comfortable 3:0 home victory over Alanyaspor last Saturday evening in the domestic league. Defenders Muldur (2/0) and Oosterwolde, along with midfielders Yandas (1/0) and Asensio (3/2), are unavailable.

Slavia Prague enjoyed more possession away to Sabah Baku last Tuesday night but failed to create enough concrete chances in a 2:0 defeat.

They were somewhat outplayed by a far more direct opponent and continued their unimpressive run with a goalless home draw against Hradec Kralove. Defenders Jurasek (3/1), Pitak (3/0) and Chaloupek (9/1), along with forwards Chory (9/4), Ouanda (3/1) and Schranz (7/0), are expected to be absent.

Slavia Prague arrive with their morale somewhat shaken, and it is difficult to see them producing an impressive performance against Fenerbahce, who look considerably sharper and more dangerous in front of their own fans. The home side should have the advantage and will be looking to build on their recent domestic victory.

Football / Spain La Liga, Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 21:00

Valencia vs Athletic Club

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Valencia looked rather lively away to Santander, managing to pick up a point in a 2:2 draw last Sunday evening.

Not only did they match their opponents, but Valencia actually created far more chances. However, their defensive problems disappointed once again, leaving them second from bottom with 15 goals conceded in eight matches. Forwards Lopez, Sadiq (3/1) and Canos are out injured. Defenders Foulquier and Copete, along with forward Rioja (4/1), are doubtful.

Athletic Bilbao did not finish their previous match, which was stopped in the 22nd minute with the score still goalless away to Vallecano.

This could give them slightly fresher legs ahead of this game. They started the season with a 2-2-2 record but have remained undefeated over the last four rounds. The visitors will be without midfielder Sancet (7/1) and forward Williams (6/1), while defender Laporte (7/0) remains doubtful.

It’s not easy to back Bilbao away from home, but based on everything we’ve seen from both teams so far, Valencia are really struggling, and their season is beginning to resemble the previous one. Bilbao have shown far greater tactical awareness and intensity in their performances, and I have little doubt that they are much closer to securing a victory here.

Football / Europa League, Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 21:00

Celta de Vigo vs Juventus

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Celta come from one of the most uninteresting matches of the previous weekend’s Primera División, as they picked up a point in a goalless draw away to Elche. It was a positive result, but both sides created very little throughout the game.

Celta lost their opening-round match away to Omonia and will definitely be looking to deliver a stronger performance against a very reputable opponent here.

Defender Starfelt (3/1), midfielder Ramon (7/1) and forward El Abdellaoui (3/0) are unavailable, while midfielder Antanon (1/0) is doubtful.

Juventus struggled last Sunday night away to Cagliari, managing to collect only a point in a 1:1 draw.

Their opponents opened the scoring early, while Juventus gradually gained more control as the game progressed. However, they missed a couple of decent chances in the second half and ultimately failed to secure all three points.

The visitors will be without goalkeeper Grabara (1/0), defender Rugani (6/0), midfielders Thuram and Locatelli (3/0), as well as forwards Boga (3/0), Milik (2/0), Yildiz (1/0) and Zhegrova (5/2).

Juventus are not shining at the moment, and this is where I see an opportunity for Celta. Juventus remain dangerous going forward but are clearly struggling to find their rhythm and dominate matches consistently. Celta should also have their chances, making this a potentially competitive encounter.

Football / Champions League, Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 22:00

Real Betis vs Porto

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Real Betis were determined and highly effective in a 5:2 home victory over Osasuna last weekend, making an excellent start to their season following the international break.

They established a two-goal lead in the first half but were tested after the break, with Osasuna reducing the deficit to 3:2. Betis responded in an attacking manner once again, eventually securing an impressive victory. Defender Firpo (2/0) is out injured, while forwards Ruibal and Losada are currently doubtful.

FC Porto were given a serious test away to Maritimo last weekend but still managed to secure a narrow 1:2 victory thanks to a late goal.

They conceded first and had to dig deep in the second half to turn the game around, creating a fair number of chances before eventually scoring the winner. Defenders Bednarek (8/1) and Prpic, along with midfielder Sousa, are unavailable. Doubts remain over defenders Perez (5/1) and Zaidu (4/0), as well as forward William Gomes (8/2).

Considering the way both teams have been playing, it is difficult to see this being a closed contest, with neither side likely to adopt a passive approach. Betis enter this match in excellent spirits, and the positive atmosphere surrounding the team should contribute to an even more open encounter with chances at both ends.

Football / Champions League, Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 21:00

Inter vs Club Brugge

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Inter had a relatively easy match at home against Parma last weekend, celebrating an impressive 3:0 victory on Saturday evening.

They scored all three goals between the 13th and 31st minutes, cruising to victory before lowering the tempo in the second half when the final outcome was already decided.

Defender Stones (3/0) and midfielder Jones (4/0) are missing for the home team.

Club Brugge were impressive away to RAAL La Louviere last weekend, picking up all three points in a 1:4 victory on Saturday evening.

Truth be told, they deserved to score even more throughout the match, as Club Brugge remain just one point behind first-placed Gent, with the domestic league still their priority.

Defender Ordonez has been missing since the start of the season.

Following their defeat away to Real Madrid, there’s no doubt that Inter will be looking to secure all three points here from the very first minute. Given the importance of the match, Inter should attack with great intensity, potentially leaving gaps at the back for Club Brugge to exploit. The visitors are more than capable of scoring, but unfortunately for them, they face an opponent with considerably more quality.

Football / Denmark Superligaen Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 19:00

FC Midtjylland vs FC København

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Midtjylland are second with 19 points and remain unbeaten after nine league games, scoring 17 goals and conceding nine. They have scored in every round, while seven of their nine matches have ended with both teams finding the net. Copenhagen lead by five points after winning eight of their nine matches, with 23 goals scored and eight conceded. They have won five consecutive league games with an impressive 13-1 goal record, setting up a clash between Denmark’s two strongest teams for first place.

The recent league history also points towards goals. The last four league meetings finished 2-1, 1-1, 1-1 and 4-2, meaning both teams scored in all four encounters. The combined pick landed twice, but the current attacking numbers are even more encouraging. Midtjylland’s matches average 2.89 goals, while Copenhagen’s average 3.44 goals. Midtjylland need a win to reduce the five-point gap, whereas Copenhagen are likely to stick to their usual attacking approach after scoring 13 goals in their last five league games.

Midtjylland will miss suspended defender Rasmus Nissen Kristensen (9/1) and defender Abdou Aziz Ndiaye (3/0). Injured goalkeeper Elias Olafsson (9/0), defenders Magnus Jensen (7/1), Martin Erlic (6/1), Mads Bech Sorensen (5/1) and Beni Junior (7/0) are also unavailable. Copenhagen will be without defender Rodrigo Huescas (0/0) and midfielder Magnus Mattsson (0/0). Jacob Karlsen will referee the match.

With Midtjylland weakened defensively but still reliable going forward, I expect both sides to create chances and contribute to an entertaining, goal-filled encounter.