G2 is not a reliable team in these forums, but Techno has been looking very weak lately and it seems like they won't be able to get out of the slump quickly. In general, the Mongols have always been a hard-to-predict team, they had a very good form, but now it seems like they have fallen into a hole again. I would also say that the handicap is not small, so in my opinion, taking everything into account, it is very likely that they will not reach that limit.
MLS Final. The tense finale is not far away, as a result of which the referee may have to calm the players with cards. In the semi-finals, there was no shortage of cards for both teams. There is no shortage of individually skilled players, which can lead to more serious mistakes. Every error can determine the loss in the final, so the players should not hold back. In the last two meetings between each other, there were no lack of cards, and today should not be an exception.
Challenger Quito, Ecuador, clay... final! Spaniards-Russians and Ukraine-Russians duel. A 120-potato caliber tournament (let's say, a potato). For this day, with a bigger collective-playing effort, Valerija S. (30 years old) and Anastasia T. (24 years old) should advance further. The latter was nominated and awarded multiple times this season, quickly adapting to this surface after the tournament in America, and today, she is worthy of becoming the winner of this tournament.
No matter how bad the situation is for Leeds, they are meeting a team that is in a similar struggle, despite their recent loss against Chelsea. While Leeds may have poor defensive tactics, Liverpool does not have a better defense, although it is not as bad as their opponents. The talent also lies on the side of the visiting team. If Leeds were to win here, their situation on the tournament table would be more positive. The focus should be on dominating the attack, rather than the defense.
Last month, it seemed like Hearts could definitely win the league, but very quickly those dreams began to shatter. They completely fell into a pit against Peru, while at the same time Celtic only won 1 out of their last 6 matches and Peru hasn't won in their last 4. However, Celtic bounced back in the Scottish league with 5 consecutive wins and even managed to defeat Feyenoord on their way back in Europe. But returning to the SPL, Celtic have already surpassed Hearts even with one match in hand. This will be like a final for Celtic, although not officially, but they will try to beat Hearts one last time and seek revenge. As multiple champions of this league, they will take this match very seriously and will make their opponents bleed in a final blow.
I will take the Knicks handicap against the Magic. The Knicks have had a good season so far, especially when playing away, but they have faced some difficulties as MSG is just not working for them. Ironically, out of their 12-1 home record, they have lost to the Magic. However, it's worth mentioning that in their back-to-back game situation, they played two games in two nights. Anunoby returned to the starting lineup and the Knicks are almost at full strength, unless something unexpected happens before the game. Orlando is also in good shape, with Banchero returning, but I believe the re-integration process might slightly affect the team's momentum, as they didn't play much with Bane and Franz in the same game so far this season. I expect it will take some time for Orlando to reach their best form. I also don't expect the Knicks to defeat the same team at MSG for the second time, as they haven't been able to do so in the past, and the Knicks are almost always a safe bet when playing at home, with no game being decided by less than 8 points.
I think it's possible to catch up, Davis had a rough game against Oklahoma, which was already clear why, now I think a completely different story can happen if Shenguno is not there, it evens out the playing field. The odds are really good, considering the NBA, so you can expect some 'where amazing happens' things. Flagas has also become more stable, and has gained more confidence in himself, although I am not a big fan of him, because there seem to be more serious rookies nowadays, but little by little I think he might prove my criticism wrong in the long run. So we should hope for some good games from Davis and Klay, and then I believe it will be a close battle overall (if Shenguno doesn't play due to poor health). But since I am not a patient person, I cannot wait for official news, and the sudden decrease in odds indicates that another game might be missed.
Although Miami struggled while on the road, they managed to win in Orlando after a tough battle and will now have to face the Kings, where Herro should continue to contribute. However, the Kings had a longer break which, in my opinion, gives them a slight advantage. I have a few options for this game, but I think it's worth taking a chance on Westbrick again, whose performance is highly dependent on the first few minutes. We will need a good performance from him today if we want to dream about winning against the opponent or a close battle. Additionally, without Schroeder, he should have more time on the court to make an impact, if he doesn't ruin it with his visuals. So I will also bet on his over, hoping for a good performance from him today, as he is capable of turning things around on a good day.
Even though Miami coped with the trip with difficulty, after a tough game they fell in Orlando and will now have to play with the Kings, where Herro should continue to help them. The Kings had a longer break where, in my opinion, they could win this time. I will have different options because I think it's worth trying to catch Westbrick, whose game is very unpredictable and depends on the first minutes. But today, if they want to dream about victory or a close fight against opponents, there won't be Schroder, so he should have plenty of time to show himself if he doesn't ruin the court with his antics. Therefore, I will also take his over, hoping for a good game from him today, which can really make a difference.
The lineup is very strong, but Neptūnas plays in both the LKL and Eurocup, run and shoot basketball, but defense is not a strong point in their game. With many injuries and playing on the road, it is possible that it won't be easy even against Jonava. The home team is also focused on offense and scoring points, so when two teams of this type meet, one can expect high point totals. The first game of the season was an NBA style with 230 points, so at least 181 should be expected in the second game.
If Gargždai lost by even 15 points to Jonava, I think now they will face Žalgiris, who are disappointed with such a performance. Moreover, having lost their leader (Hagins with 14 points average), the coastal team will struggle against Žalgiris, who must once again find good gameplay and emotions, which should be present after a secured victory over Peru. The game will take place in Kaunas, and things do not look good for Gargždai.
The Partizan team showcased their capabilities by winning against Bayern at home, and now even though it is an away game, I believe they must defeat an Euroleague club. Cluj, who promotes an attacking basketball style with many points, is a favorable opponent for the highly talented individual Partizan team. The fight for top group positions requires complete concentration and with the game being in favor of Partizan, it should be a success for the Serbians.
Papamichail Despina, 32 years old, from Greece meets with Giovannini Luisina, 19 years old, from Argentina. And here, in Argentina, she has had two successful seasons, while the Greek's season has also been good, with her ranking even higher. In addition, for a few years now, Luisina has been struggling with injuries, which caused her to miss a month of matches, and her ranking also dropped slightly. However, she managed to beat Chwalinska, but I believe it is time for the Greek player to show what she is capable of, at least in the first set.
Ruzic Antonia seems much more serious on fast courts, better results, here she defeated a good Salkova and a progressing Podrez in the previous tournament. This year she won two ITF tournaments on indoor hard courts.
Rakhimova Kamilla, 24-year-old Russian. Her entire season on hard courts was disappointing, however, she managed to defeat some decent opponents in this challenger, such as Klimovicova L. and A.Korneeva. But in any case, there is still a decent chance of a three-set match.
Antonia Ruzic appears much more serious on fast courts, with better results, here she overcame a decent Salkova from the previous round and a progressing Podrez. This year she has won two ITF tournaments on indoor hard courts.
Kamilla Rakhimova, a 24-year-old Russian. Her whole season on hard courts has been pitiful, but she managed to defeat some decent players in this challenger, such as L. Klimovicova and A. Korneeva. However, there is still a significant chance of a three-set match.
I am looking forward to fast and effective basketball here. Trieste is the team that shows the fastest pace in the league, having an average offensive rating and a very poor defensive rating. Sassari may not be a dominant force in offense, but when facing such an opponent, it should not be difficult to attack. But the problem, as with the opponents, is their defense, which is also one of the weakest.
Alexandre Pantoja (Submission winning combination: Alexandre Pantoja by submission in Round 1, 2 or 3) @230 7/10
Joshua Van quickly rose to the occasion, taking on a fight with B. Royval on short notice and impressively defeating him in a brutal battle. In the main event was also Pantoja, who decided to give him that fight. At only 24 years old, his period of experience is short, but if he were to win, he would be the youngest fighter to win in the Flyweight division. I agree that his stance looks quite nice, with fast strikes, but in Peru there won't be much talk - the outcome of this fight is clear. Pantoja will overpower, knock out his opponent, and triumph.
Two great teams for the underdog. Leaders and only allowing an average of 4 goals per league game, Porto looks to dominate against the worst offense in the league. Tondela, fighting for survival, seems to have a strong defense, and even Porto does not completely overwhelm its opponents. Both teams are interesting but have a low point count, so consistency is key and I hope for stability.