In the first match, Genk had more luck against similar teams. Now, in the second match, Genk has a 2-goal advantage and should not take any risks and give initiative to Dinamo. In order to come back in this series, Dinamo needs at least one win, and on a good day, they can definitely overcome Genk by more than one goal. It's a competitive pair, and I believe that Dinamo will come back in this series.

Omonia lost all of the games at home and couldn't score a goal, and even let in some in the end. Now they are going on an away trip where it won't be easy, but based on their performance, I believe there's a chance to return to this series. Rijeka is not shining this season, and it is definitely possible to challenge them.

It would not be wise to indulge in fast or more aggressive basketball here, because Bayern has recovered and can punish in open basketball. Even with the same attempt to exploit against Bayern's defense, it would be necessary to slow down the pace. Although Real has a good offense, they are also ranked 6th in defense. Bayern has an identical defensive rating. The match should be more disciplined, as Real has already suffered due to poor defense and lost the cup. Bayern will not share anything here and can easily advance without pressure.

It would not be wise for Real to engage in fast-paced or more aggressive basketball, as Bayern has recovered and can punish in an open game. Even if Tavares wants to take advantage of Bayern's defense, the pace should be slowed down. Real, although they have a good offense, is also ranked 6th in defense. Bayern has an identical defense rating. The game should be more disciplined, as Real has already lost due to poor defense. Bayern will not give anything away and can easily break through without pressure.

In the first rounds, Lille achieved minimal results and now it is necessary to win against Peru in order to advance. Today, Lille has the most optimal team composition and should put up a serious fight for a spot in the next stage. Serbia won't be easy, but the lineup of Lille shows promise.

In crucial match for Milan, a loss today could essentially bury their chances of fighting for the last place, as the schedule ahead is unforgiving. The adversity here is attacking match against a team like Hapoel. Hapoel has also had their fair share of lessons due to poor defense. Although both teams have weak defenses, Milan is the slowest team in the Euroleague, while Hapoel is also on the slower side. I am anticipating a battle in this stage of the season, as we saw last night in the Euroleague.

The results of the season are not impressive for Townsend. This is only her second tournament this year, but judging by the past, she can last for a long time. She may be calm, but there are some tournaments where she takes it very seriously. I think one of the reasons for that is because she has beaten some good players like Fruhvirtova L. and Bartunkova at this tournament. Bartunkova has been very consistent this season, but she didn't have any opponents, not even creating a single break point, and played as usual. The American looked very strong. Of course, there are concerns about her health, especially after seeing her struggles last season, so it is risky, since she is otherwise a strong fighter. I remember she played evenly with Halep and won the last H2H at the US Open. So, the match she lost to Bartunkova, I think she would have put up a good fight against Swiatek as well. Other strengths for Townsend are that she is 29 years old and playing at home, so she can expect more support. She also has a high serve percentage and can make a lot of double faults. Overall, 26-year-old Swiss player Masarova is also dangerous, but her performance has declined significantly since she suffered an injury in July 2025. Townsend is a higher-caliber player, as shown by her performances in the Grand Slam tournaments. It is important for her to stay healthy.

The results of both are not impressive this season. Townsend's only second tournament this year, but considering the past, she can last a long time, but sometimes some tournaments come and she takes them very seriously, so I think this is one of them, as it has been defeated by good players like Fruhvirtova L. and Bartunkova for such a tournament. Bartunkova has been on fire this season, but she didn't have any opponents, didn't even create a single breakpoint, and played as usual. The American looked very strong. Of course, there are some health problems with her, especially during the last season, so it's risky here, because otherwise the American is a strong fighter. I remember with Halep, she was able to play on equal terms and win the last H2H at the US Open. So that match, where she lost to Bartunkova, I think would have been a brave battle for Swiatek.

Other good points for Townsend Taylor, 29, that the tournament is at home, so she can expect more support. She also makes fewer double faults and serves a higher percentage of first serves.

Overall, 26-year-old Swiss Masarova is a dangerous player, but after the injury she got in May 2025, her results have significantly declined.

Townsend is a higher caliber player, as shown by her performances in the big Grand Slam tournaments, so it's important not to underestimate her health condition.

In my opinion, the movie now is a bit like Peru. Yes, it hasn't lost a single set yet and caused a sensation by beating Ruud, but in reality it's a player with Challenger level experience against Top-20 player Cobolli, who has already shown character in Acapulco. Wu serves strongly (82% of first serves), but in long rallies he can be "pressed" by aggressive Italian forehand, and he won't give up easily after a tough schedule - I think we can expect a fight for every break point.

Cobolli is clearly more motivated, but fatigue after playing for over 2 hours can provoke unpredictable sets. His statistics on hard court are full of tie-breaks against equal opponents, while Wu, although he conserves energy, makes 12 unforced errors per match and doesn't always maintain pace under pressure. Moreover, bookmakers have raised the odds due to the hype surrounding the movie, but I don't believe Wu will continue his dry streak with another match.

Wu will probably try to finish things quickly in the first set, but even if he succeeds, Cobolli will fight back in the second during a "break" game or tie-break. And if it goes to a third set, it will, of course, be easy for Peru.

Maccabi is a completely offensive team, and only offensive. They score a lot of points, but are also vulnerable to being scored on. In their last 5 games, they easily reached a high score, but those were only Euroleague games. Still, they managed to score 111 or 109 points in Israel, but only if they have an elite offense. Their defense is weak, and they can only win games through offense. I was thinking about betting on Peru today, but I think this is a safer option and has a slightly higher odds, as they can still lose by a score of 101-95. Monaco's offense is also strong, but their defense is pretty poor, even though it wasn't impressive to begin with. Spanoulis is also their offensive coach. This season, Monaco averages 91 points (1st place), while Maccabi averages just over 89.5 points (4th place).

The importance of the match is very significant and in such matches, it is often necessary to rely on players with good experience. Mirotic has a rankle and against such an attacking-oriented opponent as Maccabi, he can use his arsenal. 20/28 over these kind of totals in the Euroleague.