When: 21:00
Where: UEFA U21 European Championship 2025

England
England's U21 squad comes into the crucial group phase with four points but shows weaknesses in offense. In the last match against Slovenia, the attack appeared uninspired, and the lack of a classic center forward has sparked discussions. Nevertheless, the English are consistently accurate in front of goal: in the last four encounters with Germany, they scored every time. Particularly noteworthy is Harvey Elliott, who found the net in previous games, including the 3-1 victory against Czech Republic and the last duel against Germany.

Germany
Germany's U21 team is in excellent form with two clear wins in the group (3-0 against Slovenia and 4-2 against Czech Republic) and an unbeaten streak of 17 games. The team impresses with a strong attacking force: in nine out of ten matches, more than 2.5 goals were scored. Nikolaus Woltemade stands out as a scorer with four goals and two assists. The team focuses on ball control and quick transitions, offering good chances for the group victory.

Injuries
Both teams enter the match without major absences. England can field key players such as Elliott and James McAtee. Germany also has all important players like Woltemade, Joska Guardiol, and Angelbert fit and ready for action.

Head-to-head
The record in the last five meetings slightly favors England with three wins, including a 3-1 victory in 2022 and a 2-0 win during the last UEFA U21 European Championship. The only defeat in this series was a friendly in 2019 (1-2). Notably, England scored first in three of the five matches.

Match prediction
Based on current form and motivation, the Germans appear as favorites, especially due to Woltemade's offensive strength, who will also challenge England's solid defense. England, however, knows how to capitalize on chances, even if their offense hasn't always been convincing. An offensive and high-scoring match is expected with pressure from the German side but opportunities for England as well. Given the statistic that many of the last games between these teams saw at least 3 goals, an open game is to be expected.

My tip: Over 2.5 goals (1.53)

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

Real Madrid
The Spanish top club ended the season with four wins in the last five league games, including two consecutive clean sheets. In June, the team strengthened the squad by signing Trent Alexander-Arnold and Din Heysen to compensate for defensive absences. In attack, Kylian Mbappé is the main focus, having scored ten of the last fourteen goals. New coach Xabi Alonso begins his international coaching career with this tournament.

Al-Hilal Riyadh
The Saudi 2022 champion remained unbeaten in the last five games (four wins, one draw), but only finished second behind Al-Ittihad. Under the leadership of Simone Inzaghi, who brings a lot of European experience, the team wants to showcase its offensive qualities. Especially noteworthy is Salem Al-Dawsari, who has scored six goals in the Club World Cup tournament since 2019.

Injuries
Real Madrid has to cope with significant defensive absences: David Alaba, Éder Militão, Ferland Mendy, Antonio Rüdiger, and Dani Carvajal are injured. Additionally, Eduardo Camavinga and Vinícius Júnior are doubtful. João Cancelo could be missing for Al-Hilal.

Head-to-Head
The only encounter took place in the 2022 final, when Real Madrid prevailed 5-3. This is the only meeting of Al-Hilal against a Spanish club so far. Against European teams, the Saudi side has not yet been successful. Real Madrid has a flawless record against Saudi clubs with two wins from two games.

Match Prediction
Given the personnel weaknesses in defense for both teams and the offensive approach, a high-scoring game is expected. Real Madrid scored at least two goals in six of their last matches, and all four encounters at the Club World Cup ended with more than three goals. Al-Hilal is known for its offensive intensity and ability to score even against favorites.

My tip: Both teams to score: Yes (1.57)

When: 21:00
Where: U21 European Championship 2025 - Group Stage

Slovenia
Slovenia enters the decisive group match against the Czech Republic with one point from a draw against England. After a 0-3 defeat against Germany, the team coached by Andrej Razdrh is under pressure to advance. The weak offensive performance with only two goals in the last five games burdens the chances, while the defense seems relatively stable, as they kept a clean sheet in three of the last six matches. So far, Slovenia has not been able to win any group matches at the U21 Euros and needs both a victory and the right results in other matches to still reach the round of 16.

Czech Republic
The Czech Republic stands with zero points after defeats against England (1-3) and Germany (2-4) on the brink of elimination. Defensive vulnerability was clearly shown with seven goals conceded in two games, although the offense was quite threatening. The record of only two draws and three losses in the last five matches underscores the problems of Jan Suchoparek’s team. Nonetheless, the positive previous record against Slovenia offers some hope to finish the game with heads held high and maybe create a surprise.

Injuries
Both teams go into the match almost without absences. Of particular note for Slovenia is Tio Čipota, who often scores the first goal. For the Czech Republic, the key player is Václav Sejk, whose goals rarely coincide with a defeat.

Head-to-Head
The last encounter ended in November 2021 with a 1-1 draw. Before that, the Czech Republic won two consecutive games against Slovenia. Slovenia never managed more than one goal in these matches, reflecting the defensive nature of the encounters.

Match Prediction
Slovenia will play tactically cautious and focus on stable defense, as besides their own victory, the results in the parallel match are also important. The Czech Republic has no chance to advance anymore and could therefore play more offensively and freely, which promises a certain level of excitement. Overall, however, due to the defensive organization and the previously weak offensive performance of both teams, a low-scoring game is expected. The bet on “Under 3.5 Goals” with odds of 1.38 is a safe recommendation here.

My Tip: Under 3.5 goals (1.38)

When: 20:00
Where: Finland Veikkausliiga

Helsinki IFK
Helsinki IFK, currently in 4th place, shows impressive form with 6 wins, 2 draws and only 3 losses in 11 matches. Particularly noteworthy is their strong offense with 25 goals, the best in the league, against only 10 conceded. In the last five games they recorded 4 wins and 1 draw, impressing with secure ball possession and fast attacks. At home, Helsinki IFK is traditionally very strong and feels very comfortable in the Bolt Arena.

Haka
Haka holds an even record of 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in 8th place. With a goal difference of 13:15, the team shows weaknesses in defense and some instability. The last five games brought only one win, two draws and two losses. Particularly noticeable are problems in quick transitions and sometimes inconsistent chance conversion. On the road, Haka acts less confidently, which is a disadvantage against the strong opponent Helsinki IFK.

Injuries
Currently, there is no information about injured or suspended players on either team, so fully fit squads are expected.

Head-to-head
In direct encounters in 2024, Helsinki IFK hold the upper hand with two home wins (3-1 and 2-0) and one draw (1-1). Although Haka won once in Helsinki in October 2024 with 1-0, Helsinki IFK clearly have the advantage on their own turf.

Match prediction
Helsinki IFK is the clear favorite, as reflected by the bookmakers' odds. The team is in excellent form, dominating offensively and very tough to beat at home. Haka shows too many weaknesses and will have a hard time causing the hosts serious problems. The strongest prediction is a clear home win for Helsinki IFK with at least a two-goal margin. Therefore, we recommend the bet "Win Helsinki IFK" with the odds of 1.40.

My tip: Win Helsinki IFK (1.40)