Brisbane, Today Ukraine's Kostyuk greatly surprised me in the game against Anisimova. They played an unrealistically high quality match, with Anisimova even letting everything go out of frustration towards the end of the second set. I hope that Ukraine will be able to play another serious match here, as they have strong support from Ghana and a great motivation to play against the Russians. On the other hand, Andreieva is not even 18 yet, so I don't see Ukraine giving up here. Another thing is that the Russian team played the last two matches in three sets each, especially today with a struggling Noskova, so I believe Ukraine has a good chance.
Brisbane,
Today, Ukraine's Kostiuk surprised me greatly in the game against Anisimova. They played an unreal match of high quality, even Anisimova let everything slip away at the end of the second set due to disappointment. I hope that Ukraine will have another chance to play more seriously here, as they have strong support from Ghana and a great motivation to play against the Russians. On the other hand, Andreeva is not even 18 yet, so I don't think Ukraine will give up. Another thing is that the Russian player has played the last two matches in three sets each, especially today with Noskova, causing her a lot of trouble, so I believe Ukraine has a good chance.
18 points separates Buzelis from Peru in the last 4 out of 5 games. Game time is only 30 minutes, and Lithuania consistently scores 12+ throws, including penalties, making Peru seem like a small obstacle. Not to mention, Lithuania is currently in good form. The game will be played at home, and the Heat team also enjoys playing fast and high scoring basketball, so I believe this is another advantageous opportunity for Lithuania to improve their stats, which currently stands at 14.9 points.
What I saw before Dimitrov, Belgian Collignon is a top 10 ATP level tennis player. His excellent serving and great confidence allowed him to defeat Dimitrov 2-0, so Nakashima does not seem like an opponent who can stop the Belgian. Collignon has already played in 5 matches in this tournament, so I believe his game can only improve. If he plays at least half as well as he did against Dimitrov, he should be the one celebrating in Peru.
Although Martinez lost his first game against Stebe during his serve, he usually easily defeats the German in this tournament and now the strong Spanish player is playing in the semifinals against another weak tennis player from a low ATP position. He looks very good on hard surfaces and manages to handle players of this level well. I believe the Spanish player should continue to do so in the future.
JAE, reserve league U23. Bataeh is the weakest team in the league, with a noticeably poor defense, which on average concedes 4 goals per game, and recently has been in a tragic form. Today's opponents are one of the leaders, so it is highly unlikely that the situation will improve. Usually, more serious clubs in the league have an easy time against Bataeh and score many goals. I also expect this from Shabab. The club is in a slump after losing 3-0 to Peru in the previous match, so I believe they will be motivated to redeem themselves. The opponent is also ideal for that, and they usually perform very confidently at their own stadium, at least in the attack.
JAE, reserve league u23. Bataeh is the weakest team in the league, with a notably poor defense which typically concedes around 4 goals, and has recently been in a tragic form. Today's opponents are one of the league leaders, so it is unlikely that the situation will improve. Usually, stronger teams in the league easily defeat Bataeh and score a lot of goals against them. I believe this will also be the case for Shabab. The team is going through a rough patch after losing 3-0 to Peru in the past match, so they will be motivated to redeem themselves. The opponent is also ideal for them, and they have a strong record at their home stadium, especially in their offense.
LaMelo's total points and assists have significantly dropped and I am trying to take advantage of this. Lately, Melo seems to be playing poorly and I believe it's time for him to have a better match, especially considering the opponent - the Pacers, who are the weakest team in the East. We all know LaMelo's abilities on the court and 25 P+A is a low total for a player like him who can easily score all 25 points, especially since he is having a below average season, yet still manages to average around 20 points and 8 assists.
Although in the league table the view of Ittihad team is weak, but they have gained form and 5 consecutive wins show this. 3 out of 5 wins were achieved with a goal difference in periods, so I expect the same in this game against a lower-ranked club. Benzemos team has a lot of talent and most of their first eleven players are foreigners who could play for almost any team. In addition, Ittihad has created many opportunities in every game, as shown by xG, so it should be possible to achieve and win with a goal difference in periods.
In second place is Milan, currently on a 16-game undefeated streak in the Serie A league. Milan, who are among the top teams at home, are able to prepare excellently for every game because they are not playing in Europe. Genoa, one of the worst away teams fighting to stay in the league, does not seem like a club that can resist Milan. Genoa is plagued by injuries, and this is yet another reason why Milan must take care of business at home.
Although in this season Liverpool was only able to celebrate a 1-0 victory at home against Peru, these teams play an effective style of football, as shown by the results between them. Liverpool has been disappointing this season, but their offense is capable of scoring goals, and allowing 28 goals in 20 matches clearly shows that Arsenal alone can match such a total.
This season in Valencia has been simply fantastic, and I confidently believe that this is a team that can contend for the top spots in the Euroleague. I'm heading to their game against Monaco, who are also in hot form at the moment. I think the home advantage will play a big role in a Valencia win, especially considering the fact that this team is currently at their peak in terms of form. The fact is, Valencia has only lost once at home this entire season and when you combine that with their ACB home record of 16-1, the only loss being against Hapoel in a game where their fans were not allowed in the arena, it's safe to say they haven't lost to their own fans this year. Monaco, on the other hand, has a record of 5-5 in away games, solid but not impressive.
From 2022, there have already been 11 meetings between Liverpool and Arsenal where Liverpool has scored at least one goal against Arsenal's goal, and at home Arsenal has conceded at least one goal in their last 12 matches. Yes, we all know how poorly Liverpool has been performing lately, but this season's matches between the top Premier League teams have been productive and the teams often score goals. In 5 out of the last 6 Arsenal matches, the current leaders have conceded goals, so even a struggling Liverpool team should have a good chance of scoring, especially in a league where anything can happen.
This bet is based on just one seen match against Wu, but Rublev looks very good and has already won 3 matches this season (including two friendly ones). Rublev, who is reminiscent of his former self, I believe will easily make it to the semifinals where he will face Musetti, whom I think he should also defeat as he is more skilled. In the final, Rublev's experience and abilities are superior to Bublik or Khachanov, so I think it's worth choosing Andrey.
In the first set of his match this year, Rublev was defeated by Wu, but whoever saw how he played would understand that it couldn't have been any different. However, in the second set and especially in the second half, Andrey looked incredibly impressive and broke Wu's serve five consecutive times to win. At the moment, Rublev has won 3 ATP series and looks like his true self again, making him the right choice. He played very well, so I believe he will also defeat his opponent from Portugal and do it by winning games with a negative score.
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.
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.