When: 1:00 PM
Where: 2nd Bundesliga Germany

Schalke 04
Schalke 04 currently occupies 2nd place in the table with 9 points from 4 games (3 wins, 1 loss) and a goal difference of 5:3. The season start is solid, but the team shows a pragmatic and sometimes overly cautious style of play. In the last game at Borussia Mönchengladbach, there was a 0-2 defeat, where defensive stability, especially in the central midfield, suffered. Offensive actions often rely on crosses, but the finishing is often insufficient. Defensively, they are basically solid but vulnerable to quick counterattacks. At home, Schalke plays with more confidence but is under great pressure.

Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel has had a disappointing start to the season and stands in 14th place with only 3 points from 4 games (1 win, 3 losses) and a goal difference of 4:6. Despite this weak start, Kiel shows character and strives for ball possession but often acts without penetrating power. The defense seems unstable, allows dangerous situations, but has also had some luck in a few games. Kiel often uses a 3-5-2 or 4-3-3 system and aims to actively use the wings but suffers from a lack of efficiency and concentration in set pieces. Without injury worries, Kiel can draw on its full squad, which is an important advantage.

Injuries
Schalke 04 must do without defensive players Tomas Kalas (knee) and Aris Bayindir (thigh), which can affect the defense. Holstein Kiel reports no injuries or suspensions, providing the team with more options and stability.

Head-to-Head
The recent direct encounters favor Holstein Kiel, who have remained unbeaten in the last three meetings against Schalke 04 (two wins, one draw), including a 2-0 win at their home stadium and a 1-0 away victory. These games show that Kiel is an unpleasant opponent for Schalke and holds a psychological advantage that goes beyond pure form curves.

Match Prediction
Considering the defensive weaknesses of both teams as well as the high importance of this game for Schalke and the well-known mental strength of Kiel against Schalke, a close, hard-fought match is expected in which both teams will score. Schalke will try to make up the deficit in the direct comparison, but Holstein Kiel has the potential and experience to also find the net. The bet "Both Teams to Score: Yes" with an attractive odds of 1.60 is therefore the recommended option.

My Tip: Both Teams to Score: Yes (1.60)

When: 15:00
Where: Italy. Serie B

Modena
Modena currently stands in 4th place with 4 points after two games. The team shows strong form, especially with a solid defense and effective attacks, as reflected by conceding only one goal. Their play is characterized by aggressive pressing, fast wing plays, and a well-organized team structure. At home, Modena feels very strong, which is underlined by convincing pre-season games. The recent encounters with Bari also speak in their favor, as they have won the last two matches.

Bari
Bari is currently in 15th place with just one point after two matches. The defense shows major weaknesses, often punished by opponents' fast counterattacks and intense wing attacks. Offensively, there is a lack of creativity and penetration, demonstrated by poor chance conversion. Away from home, the team has so far shown an insecure performance. Overall, Bari currently lacks the stability and security to compete against a well-form team like Modena.

Injuries
There are no injured or suspended players in either team, so both can field their best line-ups. This promises an intense and tactically demanding encounter.

Direct Encounters
The direct duels between Modena and Bari have always been close and marked by tactical discipline. Modena won the last two games 2-1 and 2-1, while earlier encounters mostly ended in narrow draws. The matches are characterized by few goals and a lot of fighting, typical for Serie B.

Match Prediction
Given the solid defensive performance of both teams, their tactical setup, and previous match courses, a low-scoring encounter is expected. History shows that matches between Modena and Bari rarely have many goals, often ending with results differing by one or two goals. Modena will dominate and create chances, but Bari's deep-lying defense will prevent at least some goals. The security and stability on both sides suggest the game will stay under 2.5 goals. The odds of 1.55 for this bet make it particularly attractive and reasonable.

My Tip: Under 2.5 goals (1.55)

When: 15:30
Where: Bundesliga Germany

VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg currently stands in sixth place in the Bundesliga with 4 points after two games. The team has shown offensive strength and manages to score in every match. However, there are defensive weaknesses, especially in midfield and through gaps in the defensive structure, which lead to opportunities for the opponent. Due to injuries, important players like Jesper Lindstrøm and Rogério are missing, which particularly affects creativity and defense. Nevertheless, Wolfsburg often succeeds in effectively using their scoring chances.

1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln impresses with a perfect season start and is in third place with 6 points. The team combines high offensive strength with aggressive pressing and tactical discipline. Their scoring rate exceeds the xG values, indicating very efficient finishing. However, defensive weaknesses are also evident, exacerbated by the absence of central defender Luca Kilian and creative midfielder Florian Kainz. Köln’s fast transitions and high intensity make them a strong opponent.

Injuries
Wolfsburg must cope without Jesper Lindstrøm, Rogério, Denis Vavro, and Kevin Paredes, affecting mainly defense and offense. Köln is also missing key players with Luca Kilian and Florian Kainz, particularly in defense and creative midfield. These absences increase the vulnerability of both teams’ defense.

Head-to-Head
In the last five encounters between Wolfsburg and Köln, Wolfsburg won three times, two of these away, and Köln won once with a 4-2 away victory. The most recent meeting ended in a 1-1 draw. The matches were often high-scoring and balanced, indicating an open game with many chances and goals.

Match Prediction
Both teams present strong offense while showing defensive weaknesses that are worsened by multiple absences. Wolfsburg relies on possession-based play with wing attacks, whereas Köln shines with intense pressing and quick transitions. The statistics and past encounters point to a match with several goals, but the defensive vulnerabilities might lead neither team to play too openly to avoid risking too much. Therefore, it is likely that the total number of goals will stay under 3.5, which—considering the betting odds of 1.38—is an attractive and sensible choice.

My Tip: Under 3.5 goals (1.38)

When: 15:30
Where: Bundesliga Germany

Union Berlin
Union Berlin currently sits in 10th place with 3 points after two games. The defense showed weaknesses in the loss against Borussia Dortmund, the aggressive pressing style faltered, and the defense often appeared overwhelmed. Offensively, there is a lack of incisiveness, although the team convinces at home with a lot of fighting spirit and assertiveness. Tactically, Union mostly operates in a 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 system, relying on robust defensive work and quick counterattacks down the wings, but struggles with implementing attacks and in the center of the pitch.

Hoffenheim
Hoffenheim holds 9th place in the table, also with 3 points from two games. They display a brave, offensive style with quick transitions and active wing play. However, the defense is vulnerable, especially on set pieces and long-range shots. Due to injuries, key players in defense and attack are missing, which weakens stability. The team often plays in a 4-3-3 or 3-4-1-2 system and impresses with effective chance conversion, though their defensive problems remain glaring.

Injuries
Union Berlin is missing Stanley Nsoki and Livan Burcu, who however are not key players. Hoffenheim, on the other hand, faces significant absences: Koki Machida (cruciate ligament rupture), Valentin Gendrey (ankle fracture), Adam Hlozek (wrist fracture), and Wouter Burger (ankle injury) — all important players whose absence notably weakens the defense and midfield creativity.

Head-to-Head Encounters
The head-to-head record shows a varied picture with several high-scoring games. Union won the last three matches, including an impressive 4-0 away victory. At the same time, Hoffenheim has also secured clear wins. Matches between these teams are rarely defensive, often resulting in open exchanges with many goals.

Match Prognosis
Union Berlin traditionally plays at home with great commitment and fighting spirit but shows defensive weaknesses that Hoffenheim can exploit with their fast and aggressive offensive style – despite injuries, Hoffenheim remains a goal-threatening team. Since both teams tend to concede many goals and play openly, an entertaining and high-scoring game is expected. Bookmakers anticipate a balanced battle, but Union’s home strength speaks in favor of a Double Chance on Union Berlin. The odds of 1.43 on Double Chance Union Berlin thus offer an attractive safeguard for earning a point or a win for the home team.

My tip: Double Chance Union Berlin (1.43)

When: 15:30
Where: Bundesliga

Mainz
Mainz presents itself as an unpleasant opponent for Leipzig. In six of the last nine direct encounters, the "Carnivalists" won. Despite a stable squad after the transfer-free summer period, Mainz had a weak start to the season with only one point from two games. The chance conversion leaves much to be desired: only five out of 36 shots were on target, the only goal came from a penalty. However, coach Bo Henriksen’s team remains dangerous, especially on counterattacks, and boasts an impressive statistic: only one defeat in 64 Bundesliga games where Mainz was in the lead.

Leipzig
Leipzig had to let go of some key players due to the absence of European competitions. The offense has been almost completely rebuilt to bring new, motivated dynamics to the team after the embarrassing 0-6 loss against Bayern. Against Heidenheim, Leipzig dominated the game in the first half, switched to a more direct playing style in the second half, and scored both goals this way. Nevertheless, coach Ole Werner still faces the challenge of getting his team better coordinated and showing consistent performances.

Injuries
Mainz faces a tense personnel situation before the match with suspended and injured players, including the absence of Paul Nebel, as well as Benedikt Hollerbach and possibly also first-choice goalkeeper Robin Zentner. Leipzig is also missing important players due to injuries, including Henrichs, Banzuzi, and Gomis, which further weakens the squad.

Direct Encounters
The head-to-head record favors Mainz, who have won six of the nine previous encounters against Leipzig. This statistical superiority gives the hosts additional confidence.

Match Prediction
Despite all tactical adjustments by both teams, the game promises to be a match with limited goal-scoring chances. Mainz’s defense is considered compact, while Leipzig’s attack isn’t fully integrated yet and still needs to find its rhythm. Mainz’s goalkeeper will likely have to give his all, despite questionable participation, to prevent further goals. Moreover, referee statistics show the encounter could be characterized by many fouls, impeding the flow of the game and thus tendentially leading to fewer goals. Serious injuries and personnel changes on both sides indicate a defensive, controlled game. Therefore, many signs point to under 3.5 goals in this match, supported by the attractive odds of 1.48.

My tip: Under 3.5 goals (1.48)

When: 18:00
Where: Italy. Serie A

Juventus
Juventus started the season with a strong record: 2nd place in the table, 6 points from two matches, 3 goals scored and no goals conceded, suggesting an almost impenetrable defense. The recent form is impressive with five consecutive wins. Nevertheless, the xG analysis shows a discrepancy: Juventus should have scored 4.29 goals, but actually scored only 3, indicating slight efficiency problems. At the same time, the defense allowed an expected goals value of 1.41 but actually conceded none, which suggests a lot of luck or a great goalkeeper performance. The team plays in flexible formations such as 3-5-2 or 4-3-3 with a focus on compact central defense and quick counterattacks, but has a weakness against counters via the wings.

Inter Milan
Inter is currently in 6th place with a balanced start (1 win, 1 loss), but has shown an impressive offensive performance with 6 goals in just two games. 100% of the Nerazzurri's matches this season have had a total score over 2.5 goals, which speaks for their attacking style of play. The team usually operates very offensively in 3-5-2 or 4-2-3-1 systems, relying on strong pressing and high full-backs who deliver many crosses into the center. However, despite all attacking courage, defensive gaps appear, especially during quick counterattacks by the opponent. Particularly in away games, occasional defensive weaknesses emerge.

Injuries
Currently, no injured or suspended players are reported, so both teams can likely field their strongest line-ups. This increases the quality and intensity of this already exciting derby.

Head-to-Head
The recent history of direct encounters between Juventus and Inter is characterized by tactically driven games with usually few goals: four of the last five matches ended with a total score under 2.5 goals, three of them even 1:0 or 1:1. An outlier was the spectacular 4:4, showing that many goals are possible if the game develops accordingly. Traditionally, these matches are fiercely contested, but both teams currently demonstrate an offensive style that promises more goals.

Match Prediction
Although bookmakers consider Juventus' defense as stable and therefore predict less than 2.5 goals, the xG data and Inter's current form indicate a high level of offensive quality and goal threat. Juventus cannot rely on luck and strong goalkeeper performance forever, while Inter plays relentlessly forward and scores goals. The combination of these factors makes a game with at least two goals very likely. Therefore, we recommend the bet "Over 1.5 Goals" with the odds of 1.35 as a valuable tip for this exciting derby.

My tip: Over 1.5 Goals (1.35)