When: 12:00
Where: Japan J1 League

Nagoya Grampus
Nagoya Grampus is currently in the lower part of the table in 15th place. With 23 points from 20 games and a goal difference of 25:28, they show a fragile defense that concedes an average of 1.4 goals per game. Despite unstable form during the season, they have managed slight improvement in the last five games with 2 wins, 2 draws, and only one loss. Offensively, Nagoya relies on a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system with many crosses, but there is often a lack of precision and tactical stability. At home they are somewhat stronger, but their defense remains vulnerable to fast counterattacks.

Shimizu S-Pulse
Shimizu S-Pulse stands a bit safer in 10th place with 26 points and an even goal difference of 26:26. The team usually acts pragmatically and controls the ball in midfield, without creating dangerous offensive actions. The defensive structure is more stable than Nagoya's, averaging 1.3 goals conceded per game. Shimizu often plays with a 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1 system that focuses on compact lines. On the road, the team shows a more cautious style, concentrating on damage limitation and has only earned one win in the last five matches.

Injuries
Nagoya has two key players injured: Yuya Yamagishi is out with a torn medial collateral ligament, and goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt is missing due to a hip injury, which is a major weakening in defense. Shimizu currently has no absences, giving them a personnel advantage.

Head-to-Head
The last five direct encounters show 3 wins for Nagoya, 1 win for Shimizu, and 1 draw, indicating a balanced history. Interestingly, Nagoya has been more successful away, while they had to endure several point losses at home against Shimizu. The last meeting ended with a clear 3-0 victory for Nagoya away, highlighting the unpredictability of the game.

Match Prediction
Although bookmakers expect a rather defensive and low-scoring game, the current situation argues against such an outcome. Nagoya displays a partially offensive style with defensive weaknesses that Shimizu will certainly try to exploit. Both teams urgently need points and will therefore act boldly. Despite Nagoya’s injuries, goals are to be expected on both sides as Nagoya’s offense is always dangerous and both teams’ defenses are vulnerable. The last encounter with many goals confirms this assumption. For this reason, we recommend the bet Over 1.5 goals with an attractive odds of 1.40.

My tip: Over 1.5 goals (1.40)

When: 12:00
Where: South Korea K-League 1

Pohang Steelers
The Pohang Steelers currently sit comfortably in 4th place in the table. In 19 games, they have collected 29 points with a goal difference of +2 (23 goals scored, 21 conceded). They have a balanced record with an average of 1.21 goals scored and 1.11 goals conceded per game. The last five matches brought three wins, one draw, and one loss. The team mostly plays offensively with a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system, placing great emphasis on ball control and wing attacks, but occasionally shows weaknesses defensively against quick counterattacks.

Jeju United
Jeju United ranks 9th with 22 points from 18 games. Despite a negative goal difference of -4 (19 goals scored, 23 conceded), they have recently shown strong form with 3 wins and 2 draws in the last five matches without a defeat. The team currently impresses with disciplined defense and quick transitions, avoiding possession for possession’s sake and skillfully using the speed of their wide players. Their tactical pattern resembles a defensively oriented 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1 focusing on quick counterattacks.

Injuries
Both teams have injured players, though without specific details about the severity or significance of the absences. Pohang Steelers may have to do without Sung-wook Jo and Jae-joon An, while Jeju United could be missing Dong-jun Kim. The unclear injury situation only suggests that it somewhat strains the squad situation.

Direct Encounters
The head-to-head duels of the last five games slightly favor Jeju United with three wins, one draw, and only one loss against Pohang. The last meeting in April ended with a 2-0 victory for Jeju United. Earlier encounters varied between high-scoring and close games; overall, there is a trend favoring Jeju United in the recent matches.

Match Prediction
Although Pohang Steelers are considered slight favorites and have home advantage, Jeju United’s current form points to a highly competitive and tight game. Both teams act disciplined, with Pohang showing slight signs of fatigue and Jeju currently playing with great confidence and strong defensive performances. Bookmakers consequently expect a low number of goals. Despite Pohang’s favorite status, their difficulty in breaking down Jeju—who have been very effective against strong opponents lately—should be noted. Overall, a match with few scoring chances is predicted, in which Pohang is likely to just edge ahead.

My Tip: Pohang Steelers win (1.93)

When: 18:00
Where: Norwegian Eliteserien

Bodø/Glimt
Bodø/Glimt currently hold 5th place in the Eliteserien with 16 points from 8 matches. The impressive goal difference of 20:8 highlights their strong offensive performance with an average of 2.5 goals per game. The team impresses with fast, direct wing attacks and good chance conversion. However, there have been two losses in the last five games caused by occasional defensive weaknesses. At their home ground Aspmyra Stadium, they traditionally present their aggressive and high-pressure football.

Brann Bergen
Brann are ranked 2nd with 23 points from 11 matches. They score an average of 2 goals per game but concede a bit more than Bodø/Glimt with 17 goals against. The team prefers ball possession and combination play but shows defensive vulnerabilities, especially against fast counterattacks. Their form over the last five games is solid with two wins, two draws, and one loss. Both teams score in 64% of Brann’s games, reflecting their offensive approach alongside a leaky defense.

Injuries
Bodø/Glimt are missing key players such as Jostein Gundersen (suspended), August Mikkelsen (bruise), Haitam Aleesami (hip), and other players in various positions, which could affect their stability. Brann also struggles with injuries but has a shorter list, including absences of Niklas Castro and Jonas Torsvik. Squad depth will be crucial to cover these absences.

Head-to-Head
The recent encounters between Bodø/Glimt and Brann have always been high-scoring and open. In the last five meetings, at least 4 goals regularly fell, and often the teams drew 2:2. Bodø/Glimt showed particular dominance at home with a 5:1 win and other draws. Nevertheless, Brann has also surprised away with high-scoring results (e.g., 4:1 win). This history promises a match with lots of offense and little regard for defense.

Match Prediction
Considering the current form, injury situation, and the high-scoring history between the teams, an open slugfest is expected. Despite absences at Bodø/Glimt, the team has enough offensive power to constantly pressure Brann’s vulnerable defense. Brann will, in turn, try to exploit their chances. Bookmakers see Bodø/Glimt as favorites, which is understandable given the home advantage and strong offense. We therefore recommend betting on a Bodø/Glimt win at odds of 1.45.

My Tip: Bodø/Glimt to win (1.45)

When: 21:00
Where: FIFA Club World Cup, Group Stage

Inter Milan
Under the leadership of Christian Kivuvu, Inter Milan started the tournament with a draw against Monterrey. Despite the status as favorites, the team shows difficulties after the restructuring, as proven by only one win in the last four games. Defensively, they remain vulnerable, with only three clean sheets in the last seventeen matches. Offensively, however, Inter remains sharp and benefits from the players' experience in European competitions. The high pass quality and possession rate suggest that Inter will control the game.

Urawa
The Japanese representative showed an appealing second half despite the loss against River Plate. In the last eight games, the team scored ten goals but also continuously conceded. Yusuke Matsuo stands out with a goal in the last game and represents a significant threat to Inter’s defense.

Injuries
Inter Milan must do without Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Yann Bisseck, and Piotr Zieliński, while Marcus Thuram and Francesco Pio Esposito are doubtful. Urawa is missing only Kai Shibato due to a knee injury. The absences hit Inter’s central midfield hard and could affect the team’s balance.

Direct Encounters
This is the first meeting between Inter Milan and Urawa. Inter has previously met Asian teams and won 3-0 against Songnam in 2010. Urawa played twice against European teams and lost both matches without scoring, including 0-1 against Milan in 2007 and 0-3 against Manchester City in 2023.

Match Prediction
Urawa’s defensive weakness and Inter’s unstable defense suggest a high-scoring game. Both teams regularly score, and Urawa will hardly keep a clean sheet. Despite the depleted squad, Inter has enough quality and pace to build a lead. The importance of the match for the tournament’s progress will further increase the Italians’ concentration. A realistic result would be 3-1 for Inter Milan.

My Tip: Over 2.5 goals (1.45)