When: 16:00
Where: English Premier League

Brighton
Brighton plays technically appealing football with a lot of ball possession, which is, however, not consistently converted into chances and goals. The team often stalls, especially when the wide positions are not acting dangerously and the central striker is not effective. Defensively, Brighton is vulnerable to quick counterattacks, especially on midfield turnovers. The absence of defender Webster due to a severe knee injury further weakens the defense and makes the team vulnerable to fast attacks. At home, Brighton wants to show its playing strength but is not very stable in defense.

Fulham
Fulham is a team with a lot of potential but shows a very inconsistent performance. Especially in defense, they show weaknesses, specifically in positional defending and under pressure. The absence of their key defender Robinson due to surgery is a major problem, especially on the left side of defense. Besides a rather direct style of play with quick wing attacks and crosses, they also rely on counterattacks. Away, they often lack confidence and impact, yet they are capable of surprising Brighton with their quick attacks.

Injuries
Brighton is missing Tzimas (muscular problems) and Webster (ACL tear). Fulham has to do without Robinson, who underwent surgery.

Head-to-head
The duels between Brighton and Fulham have been balanced recently, with alternating winners. Fulham managed two clear wins against Brighton in 2024, while Brighton won the last encounter. The matchup is often characterized by changing phases and is difficult to predict, with Fulham having proven how to exploit Brighton’s defensive weaknesses.

Match prediction
Considering the defensive weaknesses of both teams, especially due to missing key players because of injuries, as well as the offensive style that both teams prefer, we expect a game with open exchanges and several goals. Brighton will try to dominate the game, but Fulham can also become dangerous through quick counterattacks. This constellation strongly suggests that both teams will score at least once. The betting odds of 1.60 for "Both Teams to Score: Yes" therefore appear very attractive.

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

When: 16:00
Where: Championship

Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday started the season with a 1-2 defeat at Leicester, but did not show a convincing performance and could have lost by a bigger margin. In the League Cup against Bolton, they fought their way to a penalty shootout and won, but it cost them a lot of energy. At home, however, the Blues are currently vulnerable, with five losses in their last seven matches. Furthermore, statistics show that Sheffield averaged significantly more corners than their opponents last year.

Stoke City
Stoke City recovered well after a weak last season with a narrow escape from relegation under coach Mark Robins, winning their first two games of this season without any problems, including a clear 3-1 victory against Derby County. They present themselves as stable and confident, having won four of their last five games. Their past performances also indicate that they are in good form.

Injuries
There are no detailed injury reports available; it appears there are no major absences that would significantly affect this prognosis.

Head-to-Head Matches
Last season, the home team always won against the other. The encounters were mostly low-scoring, and the teams seem to prioritize defensive stability. The numbers suggest a balanced rivalry.

Match Prediction
Given Stoke City's strong season start, Sheffield Wednesday’s weak home record, and the current statistics, much points to an away win. Stoke is in good form, while Sheffield has often disappointed recently in front of their home crowd. Therefore, we recommend betting on a Stoke City win at odds of 1.90.

My Tip: Stoke City win (1.90)

When: 19:30
Where: Spain. Primera Division

Mallorca
Mallorca is positioned in the middle of the table and presents itself this season as a team with strong character that knows how to defend well. Their style of play is mainly characterized by a solid defense and quick counterattacks. In recent matches, they have established an almost impenetrable defensive line, making it difficult for opponents to create opportunities. However, their offense often appears harmless, with little creativity and frequently inaccurate crosses. Tactically, they mainly rely on a compact 5-3-2 or 4-4-2 formation that strongly occupies the center but is vulnerable to wing attacks. At home, they play more confidently and can occasionally trouble favorites thanks to home advantage.

Barcelona
Barcelona is a major club that often shows dominant ball possession but does not always act efficiently in finishing. In recent games, their victories sometimes seemed forced and not always based on clear superiority. Their 4-3-3 formation often shifts defensively into a dense 4-5-1, yet their defense shows significant weaknesses especially against fast counterattacks. In particular, the absence of first-choice goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, who is sidelined due to injury, significantly weakens the defense. The offense does not always manage to create clear chances against well-organized defensive lines and is prone to lacking goal threat in away games.

Injuries
Mallorca can field their full squad without injuries or suspensions. Due to this stability, this is a big advantage. Barcelona, on the other hand, is missing the important goalkeeper Ter Stegen due to a back injury, with a return expected only in a year. This absence could severely impact their defense and represents a major disadvantage.

Head-to-Head Encounters
The history of encounters is quite contradictory. Barcelona holds the upper hand, but at Mallorca's venue there have been both big wins for the Catalans (5-1 in December 2024) and spectacular draws (2-2 in September 2023). Often, Barcelona’s away wins are close. This shows that Mallorca can definitely keep up and also score goals, especially in front of their home crowd.

Match Prediction
We expect an intense duel between Mallorca’s compact defense and Barcelona’s skillful play. Despite the guests’ defensive weaknesses, Barcelona must utilize their chances better than recently, as the absence of their goalkeeper adds uncertainty. Mallorca will contest aggressively and rely on quick counterattacks. Overall, a high-scoring encounter is expected where Barcelona will aim for the win and, due to their individual quality, should achieve it. The odds of 1.43 for a Barcelona win therefore represent an attractive betting opportunity.

My Tip: Barcelona win (1.43)

When: 21:30
Where: Spain. Primera División

Valencia
Valencia is a team with inconsistent play, currently standing in 12th place. Offensively, they find it difficult to create chances and score goals, while their defense often appears vulnerable. The last match particularly highlighted the problem of lacking punch and a frequently porous defense. At home, Valencia occasionally shows commitment but often falls short in effective execution.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad presents itself as a disciplined team in 1st place, convincing with intelligent play and controlled possession. The team relies on tactical balance, plays with thoughtful combinations and high pressing, without being overly offensive. In recent encounters, Sociedad showed itself as a composed opponent, especially dangerous on the wings and impressive with smart spatial distribution. Away, they play a bit more cautiously but are always dangerous on counters.

Injuries
Both teams enter the match almost at full strength, with no significant absences or key injuries. This promises an undistorted comparison of both teams without notable weaknesses.

Head-to-head matches
The previous direct encounters between Valencia and Real Sociedad have been characterized by close results with few goals. Most matches ended narrowly, often with 1-0 results, indicating cautious and tactical play. Open games with many goals are rare between these teams.

Match forecast
A tactically shaped, combative game with much focus on control and security is expected. Both teams avoid high risks and adapt their play to the opponent, which should lead to few goals. The defensive basic setup, combined with the close results of the past, suggests a low-scoring match. Given the described conditions, the bet on under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.40 seems very appropriate.

My tip: Under 2.5 goals (1.40)