It is not easy for anyone to play Iceland, but when the home team played the last game in the conference league at the beginning of the month, and the roster consists only of Icelanders, it says a lot. The Turku team looks very good and successful in both Turkey and the conference league. I think the coefficient is quite normal when considering the capabilities of the Iceland team.
The inferior period of Dinamo was interrupted by two secure victories against Peru and very strong performances in offense. It is a good opportunity to bring this offense to France, where Lille has shown in their match against PAOK that their defense is very vulnerable and easily breached. In their last home matches, Lille has conceded 4, 1, 6, 3, 1 goals. With an effective attack, the Croatian defense will definitely struggle.
Cannes can surprise here and on the road, it must have something to offer in the attack, of course the defense is the area where the biggest problems prevail. At home, FC Porto always plays with good energy and often reflects in attacking football. They should create quite a few opportunities at home, I expect at least a few goals from them. If Nice takes advantage of their chances, they should score as well.
We will attempt to break into the English 4th division, Grimsby hosting Tranmere in a match between the two most productive teams in the league. Both teams have played 17 matches and in total have scored 54 goals, meaning an average of slightly over 3 goals per match. Both teams have scored and conceded a lot, so we can expect an exciting match with plenty of opportunities for both teams to take advantage of.
I would say that Strasbourg club is a little undervalued tonight. Yes, Palace is playing very well this season, but those European away games in France are never easy and I believe this will be no exception. Strasbourg club, like Palace, is fighting for high positions in the domestic league, but at home they are a tough opponent, losing only once this season, which was against Marseille and it was a close game. I predict a goalless draw in reality, wouldn't be surprised if it ended 0-0, and I believe the French club will come out with at least a point.
So far, the Shakhtar team has been winning only at away matches in the conference league and their recent form shows that the club is strong. They still lack some improvements compared to their better times, but the Irish are already brave enough to finish the season a month earlier. The Ukrainian club is very serious, while the weak Rovers still have to surrender even without official matches.
Samsunspor, playing very confidently, represents Turkish football excellently in the conference league. Leading the conference league with 3 wins out of 3 games and a score of 7-0-0, the Turkish club looks very strong. Even in the Turkish league, the team looks super good and has not lost to the Icelandic team, which has already finished its season and needs to reorganize.
Velicka is an assist machine. The team feels better when there is a main playmaker, who will also be on this team. Neptune is currently shining and distributing a lot of assists. Eurocup 8.3, Lkl 7.5. We saw how Velicka showed off in the EČ when Jokubaitis got injured. His assist line is not as big as Velicka's.
Two good centers would be great for the LT game, there should be a lot of action, but it would be a tough/long game. The Brits are with 10 people, their level is light, but not enough to completely dominate. The total here is too big for the windows.
The cursed island was the site of the European Championship, but unfortunately the entire tournament did not go well, even though the team relied heavily on 3-point shots. Hermansson, in particular, did not live up to expectations, but today is a new page and a chance to show what the islanders are capable of in offense. The Italians also love 3-pointers and are certainly not the weakest team in basketball. The total score seems a little too low, especially when it comes to playing against the islanders.
The Turks may not be the strongest team, but strong enough to defeat the Bosnians. It is evident that Bosnia is without Nurkic, but also still without Musa due to injury, and there is also no former leader Roberson in the lineup. The team is quite weak on paper. The Turks have players such as Biberovic, Hazer, Osmani, Korkmaz, Yurtsecen, and others. If they take the Bosnians seriously, they should have no trouble winning the game.
The Turks are not the strongest team, but strong enough to crush the Bosnians. Bosnia is obviously lacking Nurkic, but there is also no Musa due to injury, and former leader Roberson is also not in the lineup. The team is definitely weak on paper. The Turks have names like Biberovic, Hazer, Osmani, Korkmaz Yurtsecen, and others. If they take the Bosnians seriously, they should have no problem winning the game.
Team composition for the first match: Arnas Velička, Ignas Sargiūnas, Kristupas Žemaitis, Mantas Rubštavičius, Laurynas Beliauskas, Martynas Paliukėnas, Gytis Radzevičius, Paulius Danusevičius, Gytis Masiulis, Artūras Gudaitis, and Marekas Blaževičius.
Although there were some problems with the plane to travel to England, the team was able to fly in from Kaunas and there should be no more issues here. The English team realistically has a similar lineup to the World Cup, but it must be recognized that their strength is not strong and our team must take care of them.
Another option for the lower leagues in Europe. Slovan, a complete outsider, is hosting the strong Rayo club. The Spanish club has not been a pushover in La Liga this season and is making extra efforts in Europe as well. Slovan is not a weak team and this is reflected in the high odds given to Rayo. I believe this choice is not without reason.
A very interesting variant from the Europa League, the Rangers club, a complete disaster this season, continues to play tragically. They have lost all 4 Europa League matches and are currently in 5th place in Scotland. While Braga is not a super mega club, they do feel focused in Europe, where they have only lost points in their last matches. Portugal's Braga may also appear better, but looking at these matches, in every aspect Braga is much stronger and only an unexpected event may prevent them from winning.
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.