The flu hit Lattes. Pospisilova (7.4 points, 11.1 efficiency) and Salgues will not play. The latter is not an important player, but in the last game she scored 11 points, had a better +/- result and became the x factor. The rotation will be shortened to 7 players. Last week, Diallo and Angloma were also sick with the flu. At home, Lille has only one loss in 5 rounds. I don't see why they couldn't win today.
As is usual after a coach's dismissal, the team wins, so we can expect it from United as well, who are playing against one of the league's underdogs. Although their recent matches were not successful, United must score, especially when their opponent has lost 9 out of the last 11 matches. The very weak-looking Burnley should continue their streak of 2 losses, while the changed United should win.
The Napoli club, defending the title of champions in Italy, is hosting one of the league's underdogs and possibly the worst away team Verona at home. Verona, who has conceded a goal and a half in their away match, does not seem like a strong opponent to challenge Napoli. Despite having a few injured players, the four consecutive victories against strong teams suggest that a well-performing club at home should easily overcome this match.
After two losses in Peru, Lietkabelis seems to be recovering, but I believe this poor season in Europe will continue to be unsuccessful for me. France's club is particularly strong, and the Panevėžys team lacks stability this season. In their home game against Bourg, they almost won by 30 points, and now even in Lithuania, I am confident that their victory is guaranteed.
Neptūnas, with a healthy Tarolis, once again appears competitive, while (NBA) basketball doesn't seem very strong, but that is the face of this season's seaside club. The opponent is quite weak and has already been defeated at home. Neptūnas still has a chance to advance further, so we must hang onto such games, and the very solid Lomazs and others allow for that hope.
We all know about Rublev's struggles with emotions, but the two solid wins over Peru just before the new year show that the Russian is back in good form. Personally, he doesn't seem like a very powerful tennis player and his performance in the Asian region doesn't give any hope. He knows how to play, but Rublev seems like a clear choice even with such low odds.
We hope that veteran Dimitrov will continue to play successfully. The young Belgian is interesting, but Dimitrov managed to defeat Busta, who had gone through qualifications, while the Belgian beat Canada, who usually does not look good. The Bulgarian is a very solid tennis player and is returning from an injury, but he doesn't seem to have been injured much, so I think this coefficient is worth paying attention to.
We are going with Zalgiris, the coefficient is high. It's a meeting between teams of similar level. When playing against each other, Kaunas often triumphs. Everyone was in good health after a good Sunday training session before Neptunas. Now we are waiting for the Euroleague, we need to start thinking about the playoffs and which teams to take.
The Partisans won't have time to regroup when strong defeats begin. Barca lacks talent, but the team is strong and powerful in the attack. The coach has set up a defense that will knock the opponents off balance, and teams like Partizan, who don't even play and can't find their combinations, should be easily swept off.
Both teams are completely mediocre. They play a lot of attacks, running and shooting. No one defends, there are many turnovers. Paris defense does not work at all in this game system and the 100 point limit is constantly reached either by them or by the opponents or by both.
He dropped Herbert, took the elderly limping man, lost Dinwiddie and the season ended here. He may only be able to fight against Alba Germany in the league. In the Euroleague, there will be complete setbacks with the period Peru in the second half. The Basques do not have defense, but their offense is very good. It should not be difficult to take Peru against such a pile of garbage, as they also have no defense and their offense is empty.
Strong team of greens. Playing defensively, they struggle in attack, while their defense is easily predicted by Edwards. The green defensive line is better/smarter, and the Peruvians are prominent in midfield. Good defensive midfielders hardly allow for a successful attack, so the greens should come out on top here as the Italians won't be able to keep up, it's not their style.
He will take it for granted, leaving behind nando. Someone else should take the lead, not him. He lacks physicality, accuracy saves him. The French should have had a break, but it's unclear if they didn't agree, even with nando's departure.
Scolding for not following the rule, you also have to scold the others. An emotional leader, the team is facing a double challenge, it's not clear if the shields will hold, so I will take it upon myself. Throwing is strange, but well done, throwing from everywhere. The atmosphere obligates us to try our best and show grace.
Barca should face the Bilbao club who are having a disappointing season, sitting in the middle of the La Liga table with a -8 goal difference. This is not a typical score for this club, who have struggled with their attacking game against strong teams like Barca. However, their solid defensive work might not be enough as they will face a strong Barcelona team. Bilbao has also had a tragic performance against other Spanish teams this year, losing 0-3 to Real and 4-0 to Barca in the Copa del Rey semi-finals. On the other hand, Barca have had a dominant run with 8 consecutive wins after their defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League, scoring at least 2 goals in 7 of those games against tough opponents like Villarreal, Betis, Atleti, and Espanyol. In addition, their defense has been solid, with 4 clean sheets in a row. I believe the match will end with a 3-0 victory for Barca.
I don't see any way Arsenal will lose here. They already have +6 and after last season it seems like they are no longer at a disadvantage, but of course they need to continue striving for results on the field. Now they are facing Liverpool, who have been lacking stability all season, only winning a few games and tying with Leeds and Fulham, which has been their story this year and it doesn't seem like it will change. Arsenal is unbeatable at home and generally unbreakable, not losing a single game at the Emirates Stadium and dominating both in the Premier League and the Champions League for their "big games" (e.g. 4-1 against Tottenham, 4-0 against Atletico, 3-1 against Bayern, 4-1 against Villa). I think a similar result will be seen here.
The Championshipe at home greatly inspires our goals and fulfills my hopes. In the Premier league, there is no longer a Peru team, and let's understand that this is not a championship, but the FA Cup, where both big and small teams can sometimes have slow matches... It is important that the guests are not disappointed... My prediction is that at home, Peru will win 2-1 with odds of 5, but we will see after the result.
At the bottom of the table in the last 5 games, there is barely a 1:13 goal difference, but in the last 0-0 draw with the league leaders, the guests in second place were not far behind, and even the ratings are currently equal due to Peru... therefore I believe that after a goal, it could end up being a 0-1, 0-2, 1-0, or 1-1 scoreline...
Bucks leaving the East is a serious possibility, especially with such high odds. Giannis is having another incredible season and it doesn't seem like his form will decline. Ryan Rollins is becoming a great player. Kevin Porter Jr is not yet there, but he will be, and if we don't count his non-basketball related issues, he is a great player. AJ Green is a complete sniper who can make shots in every game. Myles Turner is struggling right now, but he will start making shots soon. The recipe for the Bucks is clear - Giannis is the main man and the shooters are placed around him, and with this team, it's possible to win championships.
The main contenders will most likely be Cleveland, 76ers, and Knicks, maybe even Orlando, but it's disappointing and unclear which of them will rise this season.
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The West is very competitive. In the past years, it was not clear who would rank in the top 4 - 11.
The Spurs will still be in the mix, and the Rockets look strong. It's too early to count out the Kings.
Curry is 37 years old, Butler is 36, and Draymond is 35, so the core players are getting older and could potentially face the same injuries.
Milwaukee, with its rejuvenated team, currently looks very much alive, with Giannis continuing to improve as a player and proving to be a true leader, consistent, so I can easily imagine them in the top 4 of the regular season.
The Cavs are not convincing with 3.05, maybe they had a good start, but they collapsed in the playoffs.
76ers are above Orlando..
Knicks are definitely one of the options for second place with 4.6, but they still need to prove themselves in the playoffs.
Overall, my weak teams' championship looks promising this year. Despite their lack of experience in the championship, they often rise up to the Premier League. The rest of the teams don't have much chance unless these options occur:
Leicester - I believe they will bounce back, although they have struggled a bit. They still have a strong team and if they don't lose their morale after dropping down to the championship, I think they can definitely fight for promotion this season.
Middlesbrough - A good team in good form, nothing can stop them this season. I think they can definitely promote to the Premier League together with Leicester.
Coventry - Thanks to Lampard's magic, they have a shot at first place. I believe they have good chemistry and can rise to the Premier League, as long as they maintain their form.
In my opinion, these are the only options that can compete for promotion to the Premier league. The rest are either in bad form or good form, but I don't think they will last long. Leicester, on the other hand, is used to the championship and immediately bounces back to the Premier League. They have struggled with injuries in the Premier League but now I see that their players are no longer injured and in good form (sadly, some have left). But their main player, Abdul Fatawu (remember the name), can lead this team if he doesn't get injured. The team still has good players and promising talents, so I think they can continue their tradition.
First long-term bet for the new full season. Chelsea's coefficient is still over 2, which means they will finish in the Top 4, and I have no doubts about that. Last season, they finished fourth and strengthened their team impressively at the end of the season. It was clear that this young team is a force to be reckoned with, winning two trophies and beating PSG gave them a lot of confidence going forward. So yes, Chelsea will play Champions League football, but in terms of the main competition for the fourth place, I see Newcastle as the main rival and I don't think they have strengthened enough to challenge for it. As for the other teams, United and Tottenham? United have made too much progress in just one season and Tottenham have a lower level than Chelsea, plus they are also in the Champions League. Aston Villa seems destined for relegation and I don't see any other contenders. Overall, I believe Chelsea is closer to joining the top three of Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool, rather than fighting for the Top 4 spot, which I don't see them achieving in the upcoming Premier League season.