United are recovering, with 3 consecutive wins and important points to be taken. In Nottingham, Peru has changed their coach, but I don't think it will make a significant difference. The whole team is playing poorly, at the bottom of the Premier League, with only 5 goals scored in 9 matches and 17 conceded. In attack, United have not yet fully utilized their chances and have a lot of potential with players like Sesko, Bruno Fernandes, and Cunha, who have only scored a few goals so far. I believe there should be plenty of opportunities for ManU to break through today and if they take advantage of them, they could score a lot of goals. However, Forest is one of the weakest defenses in the EPL, but if they are able to score a goal themselves, the pressure will only increase from Manchester.
After such a poor double week in Euroleague and a bad performance in offense, ASVEL will definitely be eager to rehabilitate themselves. It will be a tough schedule and a strong opponent in the local league. Defense will be difficult as fatigue will be felt, but attacking should not be as difficult since the visiting team plays fast basketball, focused on offense rather than defense. ASVEL scores a fair amount of 3-pointers, so I am expecting a good pace and a high-scoring game. In my opinion, Chalon is underestimated here, even though it is an away game, ASVEL is not playing good basketball after their double week.
Napoca running team, whose game is based on offense, rather than defense. They play at one of the fastest paces in the ABA league. They have some good options on offense and like to have a number of foreign players who would lead the attack. Igokea has a solid team, more disciplined, but with a decent pace and a very strong offense.
After such a poor double week in the Euroleague and a disappointing performance in offense, ASVEL will surely not lack motivation to rehabilitate themselves. The tough schedule and a strong opponent in the domestic league will be challenging. Defense might be difficult as there will be fatigue, but it shouldn't be too hard to attack because the opposing team plays fast, offense-oriented basketball rather than focus on defense. ASVEL scores a decent amount of 3-pointers, so I am expecting a good tempo and a high-scoring game.
I believe that tomorrow has a realistic chance of winning, but I choose the safer option. The main argument is the double Euroleague week and the overpowering of Peru against Asvel, after such games the following matches are usually difficult and unproductive, also the attitude of the legionaries towards Euroleague is completely different from LKL, and possibly even Francisco will be rested. The motivation of Rytas will be at its maximum and there will be no holding back in Zalgiris.
Asia, AFC Challenge League. In the last match of the group, both teams won all the previous games and have already secured their place in the next round. There is not a big difference between first and second place in the group, so I don't expect any tactical fight and calculations, just the typical South Asian football that is characteristic of both the Philippines and Cambodia - lots of movement, action, and attacks. Most of the game will come down to efficiency in scoring, and both teams are in good form at this stage. Of course, the hot climate could affect both teams, but they are still able to score at least a few goals. The main difference in the game is usually made by foreign players in the attack, whose physical strength often makes it difficult for local defenders to handle. It is hard to predict the weather in this region, but at least the stadium in Cambodia is of decent quality and won't hinder the game, so a minimum of three goals seems like a realistic scenario.
Although the teams are neighbors and the only difference is one place in the tournament table, the Strasbourg team, playing at home, seems significantly stronger. This season, SIG team is not playing in Europe, as they used to, so their results in the league should be much better, as all the attention is focused on the LNB. SIG has a very strong lineup, as usual. Although they have lost twice, both times were against strong teams away, while they win every home game in the league and cup. Nancy started the season with three losses against serious teams and has already been eliminated from the cup. However, they won against league newcomers and had a great game with 117 points against Peru, but their inconsistency was shown in their last away game. In essence, SIG team is much stronger and plays very well at home, so they should have an easy victory over a weaker league mid-table team like Peru.
I think that Sinner will have problems today. Zverev plays very well indoors. Before the match with Shelton, Sinner said that he already feels serious fatigue. Zverev and Sinner also met at a previous tournament in Vienna, playing 3 sets and the match could have ended in any way. I believe that there could also be everything here, with one tie break adding even more chances.
Landes simply plays very unstably on away games. And this is not the first season. For example, the Peru team had a record of 10-1 at home and 5-6 on away games, with all 5 of their wins coming against bottom teams. This season is no different. They seemed to have stolen a win against Bourges, but lost to an injury-ridden Angers. The thing is, Bourges is currently playing like a bottom team, so I don't want to make too much of a big deal about it for Peru.
In Euroleague, Landes won against Zaragoza on the road, which happens occasionally, so I am even less confident in them today.
I am looking forward to the upcoming game here, not necessarily with many goals, although in 9 games Brighton scored 14 and conceded 15. Leeds scored 9, conceded 14. Both teams start the game with an attacking approach. The average number of shots for both teams is 13 this season.
United recover, 3 consecutive wins and here are the points that need to be taken. In Nottingham, there has been a change of coach, but I don't think it will make any significant difference. The whole team plays poorly, at the bottom of the Premier League, in 9 matches they only scored 5 goals and conceded 17.
Joanna Garland, 24-year-old player from Taipei, was a terror in ITF tournaments in 2024, winning 6 ITF titles and reaching one ITF final. However, in the years after that, her performance declined. While she still managed to win 3 ITF titles per year on average, she struggled after transitioning to the WTA level. Her serves were affected by an injury to her right shoulder, and she seemed to struggle with the higher level of competition. Despite being known for her consistency, she faced difficulties in her matches against Hartono and Yamaguchi M. and barely managed to win against veteran Radionova in a tiebreak. She also struggled in the US Open against Fett, losing 2-6; 4-6. I believe she may have some health issues currently.
On the other hand, 27-year-old Kimberly Birrell from Australia may have an advantage in this matchup. While not known for her consistency, she has been competing at a higher WTA level for most of the season and has more experience. Additionally, she may have better physical fitness, which could play a crucial role in the match.
Garnet Joanna, a 24-year-old player from Taiwan, was once a terror in the ITF tournaments, winning 6 ITF titles in 2024. She even made it to the ITF final, but since then, her performance has been declining. In the following years, she managed to win 3 more ITF titles, but as she started playing against stronger opponents in the WTA, it seems like she may have suffered an injury. She still plays with a injured right shoulder and her serving has become quite poor. Her results have dropped significantly, despite her previous stability. In a recent match against Hartono, she would have lost if her opponent hadn't experienced a shoulder injury. She also struggled against Yamaguchi M. and barely managed to win in a tiebreaker against veteran Radionova. Even in the US Open, she was defeated by Fett with a score of 2-6, 4-6. It seems like she may be facing some health issues at the moment.
On the other hand, Kimberly Birrell, a 27-year-old from Australia, may not have shown remarkable stability, but she has consistently been playing at a higher level in the WTA circuit. I believe her experience and better physical condition will play a decisive role in this match.
Gran Canaria still does not have a single victory, but their team is not that bad, so they must win at some point. Leganes seems to be a favorable team, which struggles with 3-point shots, so Gran Canaria's zone defense could be effective.
The London derby, let's go with Overi. Both teams play very productively this year, scoring a total of 17 goals in 9 matches, and these teams are now tied with City for the most goals in the Premier League. Chelsea has been scoring a lot in their matches this year, as their defensive line is weak without Colwill in the middle. Tottenham is overall a good team, but it's unlikely they will be able to resist Chelsea's strong offense, especially without Palmer. I believe we will see goals from both sides, leading to an Over score.
Here there will be 3 games in 4 days and those last 2 performances against the Bruins and Hurricanes were simply pitiful, and today they are facing a tough Capitals team. Washington is one of the best defensive teams in the league with also one of the best goaltenders, Thompson, who has only allowed 1.44 goals this season. In the last 2 games, Washington also lost to Dallas and Ottawa. The Capitals will also be well-rested and it's a great opportunity for them to easily defeat the tired Islanders.
Tennis was tragic today, but it was my mistake with the Australian pick. I'm trying here with Vegas' Peru. A fight between 2 top teams in the West. Avalanche finally comes to Vegas, ending a 4-game losing streak against the Devils, but their defense has been a little slack lately, while Vegas can steadily stamp out banks at home and maintain a good position. Both teams are evenly matched here, but it's difficult to play against Vegas on their home turf, especially with a heavier Peru like Colorado. Vegas dominated this matchup at home last season, and I don't think the Avs should end their losing streak today.