Rybakina has significantly improved her power and is maintaining better condition until the final stages of the tournaments. She has greatly raised her form since the end of last year. Plus, the last H2H this year in Brisbane was won by Muchova, which adds an extra motivation for Rybakina. Another factor is that Muchova struggles to reach the final stages of the tournaments, it seems she barely makes it, and here she still has three more matches to play, each in three sets. Even though Karolina plays very intelligently, she needs strength in this tournament, otherwise Rybakina will overpower her with winners. As for a simple win with odds of 1.44, it's highly unlikely in this scenario, like Rybakina winning and possibly by a margin of three games.
Rybakina has much more power and maintains better condition up until the final stages of tournaments. Improving significantly compared to previous years. Plus, the last H2H was won by Muchova, which adds extra motivation for Rybakina.
On the other hand, Muchova struggles to advance to the final stages, it seems like she barely makes it, and now there are three more matches with three sets each. Although Karolina is a very smart tennis player, she needs strength in this tournament, otherwise Rybakina will win easily. As for a simple win with a 1.44 odds, this scenario is highly unlikely, such as a Rybakina win, potentially with a difference of about three games.
The game should be exciting, as both teams are not known for their strong defense but have good offensive abilities. Even though Chelsea hasn't been scoring many goals lately, I think today is the day for them, as United has been struggling to keep a clean sheet. Their defense is not even worth mentioning, as it seems impossible for them to go without conceding at least 3 goals recently. Both teams must perform well and there may even be periods with multiple goals.
Two headless teams that touch cards, both one and the other have an overabundance of players like Casemiro, Fernandes, Caceido, Cucurella, etc... who game after game flirt with cards. The high cost of the matches only intensifies this, with United currently outside of the Champions League places and Chelsea struggling, creating a chaotic situation for both teams. The aggressive players and the high cost of the matches will lead to cards being shown.
Everything is simple, Zalgiris will save their main players in order to avoid injuries, I won't be surprised if Wright, Francisco, and Lo won't even be registered for the away game, this is due to the fans and it's not necessary to win, against Peru tomorrow it is necessary to secure the second position, I believe there are valid arguments for an over and it's not needed.
Here, they are losing and realistically falling the fastest from the Premier League. Spurs are not playing so badly already, but things are not going well at all. It is necessary to win, both teams are fighting for different goals, but I think Tottenham must finally break through.
Chelsea is playing poorly, the change of coach did not help. The team is made up of young players without experience, so it will be difficult for them to compete at this level. United looks great, even though they lost their previous match, their game is strong. Points are needed, the battle continues.
Pinnacle next to friendly, otherwise a FIFA Series match in Brazil. Both teams are not defensive, both like to play fast, attacking. The quality of both teams is mainly in their defense and attack, especially when it comes to Zambia with Barbra Banda, who is considered to be one of the best strikers in the world. Clearly, both will try to win against Peru in this tournament, after losing both of their matches against Canada and Brazil, so it is likely that the football will be open and without much caution, which usually leads to goals.
World championship selection. A few days ago, Germany was able to withstand the pressure only for a period, but then couldn't keep up with the tempo, attacks, and ended up losing 1-5. It's true that they also had their chances to score, but it's a common thing in German matches - they create a lot of opportunities but also give their opponents a chance to score, especially in matches where they are considered the clear favorites and know that they will win with attacking play. I think this is a realistic scenario for Ghana as well, even today.
World Cup Qualifiers. A few days ago, the Irish defeated Poland 3-2 and pushed the Poles into a difficult position in Group 2. Now they must win and with Poland in mind, they will once again rely on their strong offense, which has been their main weapon in this qualification round. Pajor and co. create opportunities and consistently score goals, but their defense appears quite weak, resulting in many goals being conceded and only a few points earned in three rounds. This is also a chance for the Irish to take on Peru and solidify their position in the fight for survival in League A and among the relegated teams in the next stage. They know from previous matches that the Polish team has a strong offense, but Ghana also has a confident attacking team, so it is likely that there will be many goals in this match as well.
The Bourg club, playing excellently, has already reached the final of the European Cup, and also consistently collects wins in the local league, and even top teams like Monaco, Paris and others struggle against them. Bourg has a solid lineup and plays very well together. The Chalon team is average, lacking stability and conceding a lot of points. The strength of the Bourg team is also shown in their 6-game winning streak against each other.
Turk Danyla was defeated, but it must be acknowledged that Lithuania in recent times, by making rough mistakes, loses itself and gives opponents all the chances to defeat it. One good blow was enough for Danyla to start swimming, then only deepening was needed. Karosas has greatly improved, especially when he joined Sparta Fight Gym. Although Karosas himself lost to Danyla almost 2 years ago, he has made great strides since then. I do not underestimate the Turk, I just think that Karosas is climbing the career ladder faster at this stage.
First of all, regarding the clay surface at the Porsche tournament, it is a type of clay that is semi-hard or American clay which is very suitable for servers and players with a lot of power, giving them a greater advantage in this tournament. It is no coincidence that in the 2023 final we saw Sabalenka play, in 2024 it was Rybakina, and in 2025 it was both Sabalenka and Ostapenko. Therefore, I believe that the match between Andreewa and Rybakina will be like a final, especially if Rybakina wins, as on the other side there are two players who struggle to play against strong servers.
Although the Russian Mira is on a good streak, her young age often causes her to lose composure at crucial moments. On the other hand, Rybakina is much more confident and has a stronger serve. Although she struggled yesterday against Fernandez, we have always seen her confidence in finishing points, which is very impressive. Furthermore, Rybakina's victory yesterday has given her a lot of confidence going into this match. She also enters the match with great motivation as her last three wins have been against Andreewa on hard surfaces, and since last year, she has shown consistent form and confidence, winning major tournaments such as the Australian Open and Indian Wells finale. This adds more value to the bet.
Jodar is a good emerging player, but he will still need to wait for his turn because Fils plays very well and has a better chance against stronger opponents due to his good performance. If Jodar maintains his pace, he has little chance of winning the set.
Atletico currently looks quite good. Although they have only won 1 out of their last 6 matches, they have played against strong teams who have scored goals, and a special tactic was chosen. The team now has a great chance to increase their number of trophies, especially against a favorable opponent. Since 2022, Atletico has not lost in their last 10 matches against each other, and out of those, they have won 6 times against Atletico's team. In good form and with a strong belief in themselves, Atletico appears to be a superior team to the one they will face, who has the win.
Toronto Raptors (Serijos rungtynių handicap +2.5) @1.750 8/10
The teams have a similar level of strength, which is also reflected in the teams' rankings, with the 4th and 5th teams in the standings. Although the teams played all three games very quickly during the regular season, and the Raptors won all three head-to-head matches, I believe they have a good chance of performing well and potentially winning. My prediction is very safe, but strongly convincing when considering the teams' abilities.
New York Knicks (Serijos rungtynių handicap -1.5) @1.750 8/10
From the 23/24 year of the season, the Hawks did not play in the playoffs, but just like a couple of seasons ago when they lost 4-2 in the first round, here the Atlanta team must lose by 2 or over with handicaps. In this regular season, the Knicks have the advantage of 2-1, and their form and ability are strongly on the side of the New York team. Just at the beginning of April, the Knicks won against the Hawks on their away game, so in this series, the win must be for them.
Houston Rockets (Serijos rungtynių handicap (-2.5)) @2.050 8/10
Although the Lakers team has a home advantage and won 2-1 against the Rockets in the regular season, everything is changing now. Due to injury, the Lakers have lost their leader Doncic and another star Reaves, and even Hayes has a foot injury, who should still play but won't be at 100%. The Houston team is in great form and finished the regular season with 9 wins and only 1 loss.
Although the Lakers team has a home advantage and won 2-1 against the Rockets in the regular season, everything is changing now. The Lakers have lost their leader Doncic and another star player Reaves due to injuries, and even Hayes has a leg injury, although he should be able to play, he still won't be at 100%. The Houston team is in great form and finished the regular season with 9 wins and only 1 loss.
I have already written about Sweden in my other prediction. I think it is very realistic to make it into the top 10. The song should be in the top 10 for both the jury and televote, and that should be enough for the final table. Historically, Sweden receives a lot of points from the jury. Maybe not all juries will give points for this genre, but there will be juries that will appreciate the Swedish quality. I would also say that the song is suitable for televoting because it is an EDM song, a party song that makes people dance. So it will also receive a good amount of votes from the televote.
Estonia makes it to the final, while Latvia and Lithuania do not make it through. The bet is won. I don't think this scenario is out of the fantasy realm.
Although the Lion's voice is great, the song itself is not clear if it will hook Europe like Lithuania did for us, and the context is different as well. Sometimes these artistic experiments are not understood. Additionally, in the semi-finals, Lithuania does not have its loyal friends: the UK, Ireland, Norway, Latvia. Points for nothing. I see Lithuania's chances of making it to the final as 50/50.
Latvia appears in the second semi-final, where the competition is much tougher than the first, as overall the songs in the second semi-final are better than the first. In the second semi-final, it's clear except for Azerbaijan. All other countries are still fighting for a spot in the final. In the semi-finals, I see Latvia in 8th-12th place.
Meanwhile, Estonia is competing in the weaker first semi-final along with Lithuania. The song is simple and for me, at least, it evokes nostalgia. I would say it should definitely outrank San Marino, Portugal, and Georgia, but who knows beyond that. But the odds are worth paying attention to.
Betsson, Cbet, Casino Admiral @15
If I had to pick a winner right now, I would probably choose Denmark. There isn't a clear favorite yet. Finland is currently in the lead, but not quite convincingly and personally I don't see them winning at the moment. The contest is still about a month and a half away, so the odds will continue to change.
From what I've heard, Denmark just gives off 'winner vibes'. Their performance is good, engaging, polished, and Eurovision-ready. I don't think there is much to change before the big Eurovision. The performer has a strong, confident vocal. The last minute is more energetic and well-staged, which allows for a more memorable performance at Eurovision.
For three consecutive years, the favorite song of the audience ranked very close to Peru and took 2nd or 3rd place:
2023 - Käärijä
2024 - Baby Lasagna
2025 - Tommy Cash
This year, the most joyful and possibly the audience's favorite song could be Greece. I don't know if this year's Greek song will be as successful as the ones mentioned, but it definitely has potential. The song is truly unique. As a plus, I see that this year there are more countries supporting Greece as usual in Eurovision. Romania and Bulgaria have returned. However, the number of countries from the Balkan region has decreased. This year, Iceland, Ireland, and the Netherlands are not participating.
A little drop was observed in Fenerbahce's stock after their defeat to Olympiacos, but to me it doesn't seem like a tragedy, rather an opportunity. Such losses are very likely and should only strengthen Fenerbahce as the season comes to an end. The team is trained by possibly the best coach in Europe, so I can't imagine the final four without Fenerbahce. Of course, the finals will take place in Greece and it won't be easy, but in the end, everything depends on my assumption that Fenerbahce has over 20% chance of winning the Euroleague.
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.
Outrights (NBA 2025/26 - To Reach the Playoffs - Golden State Warriors : NO) @6.000 4/10
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.
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.