ATP Munich, clay... let's thank the Slovak and say goodbye.) The latter has shown a decent level on his favorite surface and deserves one win set in this stage of the tournament. Although Benas Sh. (23m.) is from across the Atlantic, he has some playing experience on clay, so there should be no doubt about his skill and level. An interesting battle is expected against Peru, but the final outcome will most likely be in favor of the more advanced, versatile young player here.
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.
The VP team simply does not have a good chemistry, players are not bad, but for a long time they haven't been able to find good gameplay together. BB may not be the most reliable team in such bets, but most often these types of teams come out with a 2-0 result. BB is a better team here, but of course on the first day of the tournament they may carry some doubt, but considering the teams, I think BB should win with a 2-0 result.
I hope for a determined match from both players. The support of the home walls gives a big advantage to the Spaniard in perfect form. The Frenchman also shines, feels the ball perfectly and can play long rallies. With players of similar ability, I think we will see 3 sets. The handicap goes to 2-0 and two TB.
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.
Brentford, despite recent losses, score goals and their game is not bad at all. In order to compete for the European spot, 3 points are crucial here. Fulham's form is very poor, with only 1 goal scored in the last 5 matches.
I think that the Italian will put up a fight today,
recovering his form from previous years and moving as needed. The start of the season was difficult, but they are starting to play and collect points. The beasts can be hurt and we have already seen that this month against Monaco, I do not see any domination from their side. I choose the Italian with a positive handicap, hoping to at least take a set from him.
Serb plays impressively, both serves and dropshots work perfectly, strong forehand and backhand. Of course, Rublev is on top form, but today I hope for an even match, the nerves of the Russian, and Hamad's tactics. The odds are good to try, because with this form, Serb is definitely a challenging option.
We continue with Molcan, the little sandboy from Slovakia with his pick, sliding past opponents one after another, making few mistakes, and keeping up long rallies. Today's opponent, Shelton, is better than Shapalas, but also enjoys taking risks and playing on the edge of mistakes. I am expecting a similar scenario as yesterday, with Molcan's patience and Amerikono's errors. If the Slovak wins the match, the handicap should also go in his favor.
Nevėžis has fired their coach and is facing issues with injuries, while Jonava's team finally looks solid with a good lineup. Jonava's club looks very good at home and Kėdainiai's club seems to be preparing for the next season. Both teams frequently change players, so the strength of both teams is fairly similar, but in today's situation Jonava seems to be superior.
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.
The solid Le Mans club looks very good and we have already seen how Rytas struggled with this team. A double-digit handicap from Le Mans' side is a common occurrence, while Gravelines is one of the weakest teams in the league. As one of the league's outsiders, they play very inconsistently and struggle to score points consistently, whereas Le Mans' playing style is attacking. Therefore, I believe the stronger team will win and do so by a double-digit margin, as they did at home.
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.
Leganes is still fighting for the top 8 and Peru has almost guaranteed their spot in the playoffs. Euskotren secured their place in the league and no one is pressuring them anymore, although the team still has theoretical chances to make it into the top 8, but with Ejim injured (9.8 points, 11.2 efficiency), and Robinson (12.9 points, 11.4 efficiency) also not playing today, we should focus on the home team Peru.
First of all, regarding the clay court at the Porsche tournament, this clay is a semi-hard or American clay, which practically favors players with strong serves and power. Not for nothing did Sabalenka play in the 2023 final, Rybakina in 2024, and Sabalenka and Ostapenko in 2025. So I believe that the match between Andrejeva and Rybakina is almost like a final, especially if Rybakina wins, because on the other side, two players struggle to keep up with opponents' serves. Although Mira from Russia is on the same level, young Ghana often fails to maintain pressure in crucial moments. Meanwhile, Rybakina is more confident, with a stronger serve, even though she struggled yesterday against Fernandez. However, you can always see her solid composure in the final points, which is very impressive. Also, Rybakina's victory in the previous match must have given her a lot of confidence. And she enters this match with great motivation, as her last three victories were against Andrejeva on hard court. Plus, Rybakina has shown solid form and confidence since the end of last year, winning the AO and Indian Wells finals. All these factors add 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.
Valencia will eat up the veteran Latvian at their own pace and there will be no place for him on the court. Simply too big of a hole in defense, there is Anderson, Abass as alternatives, so max 2 trainees and a substitute on the bench. The defenders will try to make a game for the Dubai team.
Turkish leaders and champions Galatasaray continue to dominate the local league. Against one of the worst teams in the league, Galatasaray must win confidently. Currently having a series of 4 losses with not a single scored goal, Genclerbirligi realistically doesn't stand a chance against Galatasaray. The most successful team in Turkey plays very well and scores a lot of goals, not only winning matches but doing so confidently. They easily defeat opponents like this.
Turkey leaders and champions Galatasaray continue to dominate the local league. Against one of the worst teams in the league, Galatasaray must win with confidence. The Genclerbirligi team, currently on a 4-game losing streak with no goals scored, realistically has no chance against Galatasaray. The most successful team in Turkey plays very well and scores a lot of goals, not only winning matches but also doing so confidently. They easily defeat such opponents.
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) @-133 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) @-133 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)) @105 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.
The series should be 1:1, maybe they tripped up on the "necessity" to take advantage of the home factor when Mare arrived without Jashka and Pukelis. Line +11 - I'm taking Vilkaviškis, because in this series, it's now or never to sell. The odds will drop significantly if Pukelis and Jashkum don't play in these games.
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.
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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) @500 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.