Prognostika

Waregem is in the 2nd league. The beginning of the season is not bad, but defense is struggling, almost conceding 2 goals per match. Truidense is surprisingly strong with 3 wins and 1 draw in the first 4 matches of the season. Although they were narrowly saved from relegation last season by just 2 points. They defeated Gent team 3 times, which says a lot about the team's capabilities.

Barcelona is not afraid to play in the rain, as it has already earned over yellow cards in the previous match against Mallorca and there was an episode where it should have been a red card. Levante at home will have some belief to resist the Catalans, but their main mission is to not let any goals in. The referee Hernandez is not afraid to show cards, including red ones.

Coritiba unexpectedly did not win three home games against Peru, even though this team plays fantastically at home. Until now, they had not lost and had won 5 games in a row. The defense is working well, so I am not worried about that. The guests do not have a strong offense, and their defense seems weak, so it is right to bet on Coritiba as the favorite.

Both teams are just starting to prepare, the Germans arrived here without their main and full roster. The home team will have their full and main lineup. Therefore, in my eyes, the Italians are the favorites.

ATP Winston-Salem, hard court, men's doubles final! Two hundred and fifty caliber, the Portuguese-Austrian pair against the Brazilian duo. The latter, their country's top-ranked doubles players, eliminated higher ranked pairs here. But... today I am rooting for the European pair, they are more versatile, specialists in crucial moments, with greater experience this year.

ITF Women's Bistrita, clay court..

The first game of Duhail in the league was somewhat disappointing, in the first period they came out as if wanting to dominate their opponents, perhaps the success in the Asian Champions League qualifiers have relaxed them a bit, the second period was better, but they couldn't ultimately win against Peru, so in any case, today I hope to see their true face from the first minutes, i.e. an attacking team, which has one of the best offensive potentials in the league. Their defense is weaker, as seen in both official matches, so I think the guests will also have their chances today. Wakra cannot boast of a good defense, but they have someone to score.

Overall, this match in Suomia is definitely positive. Markkanen plays impressively and the team looks fantastic in terms of preparation. We beat the Belgians twice and strengthened our chances against the Poles twice as well. Most importantly, we scored 106 points against Peru, with Lauri scoring 6 points, which shows great offensive potential for the entire team. Playing at home in Suomia is always a huge plus, especially when the opening match is against a weaker team like Sweden, who went 0-4 in their preparation matches against Estonia, Portugal, Poland, and Belgium. I believe that Suomia will not have any major problems, unless the pressure of playing at home in the championship causes some tension. However, I think that having a leader like Markkanen will help ease that tension. +20 for me.

When playing at home, PSV's goals always seem like a good option, especially when facing opponents who also like to attack and are not very reliable in defense. PSV usually enjoys playing against such opponents at home and the matches are played at a high tempo, with plenty of opportunities and goals. I think tonight there is a very realistic scenario that this will happen again.

I cannot imagine how we will have to defend against Lyon with this demonstrated Metz defense. Our only hope is not to let an early goal in, which would be especially difficult given our handicap. But Lyon scores easily at home, never stopping and always moving forward. I am expecting domination and a game towards one goal.

I noticed an interesting trend in this tournament that all the quarter-final pairs played extremely over games, such as Mali beating their handicap by over 50 points. Throughout the tournament, I observed that the majority of games were slow and inaccurate, with a lot of unders. The quarter-final surprised me and now I see and believe that Mali and Senegal will not play slowly. Their last games showed their true potential in offense, with both teams consistently shooting around 30% from 3PT and approximately 40% from two-point shots. In particular, Senegal had an impressive 60% from two-point shots in their last game. I don't see any reason for them to play an unproductive game today.

The previous game ended 105-106 in OT. I hope that the Germans will start strongly and keep control in their hands. The Spanish team had to take players from their reserve team, so the Germans should regroup and finish the friendly game nicely.

The last friendly match of these teams, so as usual, points should be earned. The teams are already in form and will also try out their reserves, and with knowledge of the teams' offensive potential and playing style, points will be gained. The last match between the teams will have such point boundaries.

Brazilians have put together a solid team for this tournament, it's nice that many of the national team players have been playing together for more than a year, so the core remains intact, and their teamwork is also evident. There are experienced players as well as those who are developing. In the qualifications for the AmeriCup, both teams had similar results, Brazil won over Peru +6 and +9, but they only faced minor difficulties with the players in their current lineup. Uruguay is definitely not as strong of a team and they should have trouble scoring against Brazil, as the Brazilians are strong on defense. Uruguay has Fitipaldo, who should also be the leader of this team.

Brazil has gathered a solid team for this tournament, and it's pleasing that many of the national team players have been playing together for more than one year, which helps to maintain a strong bond and teamwork. There are both experienced players and rising talents. In terms of qualifications for AmeriCup, both national teams - Brazil and Uruguay - won against Peru with a margin of +6 and +9, respectively. However, in that game, Brazil had to rely on their current team's players only for a short period of time. Uruguay is not considered a very strong team, and they might struggle in attacking as Brazil is known for their defensive skills. Uruguay has Fitipaldo, who is expected to be the leader of their team.

Two top teams that promote fast basketball and have players suited for it. The USA, as always, gathers well-known names, including Cavanugh, Speedy Smith, Galloway, and the same Jeriant Grant. Players who know how to play by FIBA rules. The Bahamas also has several basketball players who play in Europe. The pace should be good here, it is important to shoot with normal percentages.

Barcelona continues to play exceptionally well, with excellent results in friendly matches and a solid start to La Liga against Mallorca. Now facing an even weaker opponent in Levante, it is challenging to maintain domination in every game, but the team's strong lineup and numerous Ballon d'Or candidates in the attack allow hope for many goals from the Barcelona club. The superb attack and numerous created opportunities should lead to success against a team like Levante.

Esports World Cup 2025

The Falcons defeated MOUZ yesterday, although it wasn't an easy match. Once again, it was evident how difficult it is for MOUZ to play on the T side. Aurora also has their flaws, although the Turks can certainly win here. I believe Falcons will win both maps, but it won't be a one-sided victory. The final scores were 13:11 and 13:11, which is not surprising.