When: 15:00
Where: World Cup Qualification

Latvia
Latvia has shown fighting spirit in this qualification so far but has rarely been convincing. The team under coach Paolo Nicolato has won only one of the last eight matches, highlighting the challenge against Serbia. Latvia especially hopes to leverage the home advantage in Riga to collect important points in the race for second place in the group.

Serbia
Serbia is considered the favorite in this duel and aims to secure its participation in the third consecutive World Cup. With strong players like Dusan Vlahovic and Luka Jovic and experienced coach Dragan Stojkovic, they have presented themselves solidly so far, earning four points from two matches. The defense has proven stable, and Serbia is expected to maintain a high level of play and dominate the opponent.

Injuries
Latvia has no significant absences. Serbia might have to do without their key player Mitrovic, whose participation is doubtful, but this should hardly weaken the team.

Head-to-Head
Direct comparative data is scarce, but Serbia’s class is clearly considered higher. The national team has recently played confidently against similar opponents and expects to have the upper hand again this time.

Match Prediction
Serbia is the clear favorite in this qualification match. Even though Latvia is playing at home and will not give up without a fight, the higher skill level and more stable form favor an away win for Serbia. Serbia's defense is strong, and with offensive quality around Vlahovic and Jovic, some goals from the visitors are to be expected. Therefore, we recommend the bet Serbia Win at odds of 1.33.

My tip: Serbia Win (1.33)

When: 18:00
Where: Qualification for the 2026 World Cup

Armenia
The Armenian national team is currently going through a difficult phase. Major successes have been absent for two years, and the team has won only three matches in 14 games in 2024. Particularly painful were the defeats in the playoffs against Georgia (0:3, 1:6) as well as friendlies with negative results. The team has offensive problems and has barely managed to score goals in recent home games. In addition, an important defender, Varazdat Arayan, is missing after his farewell by the coach.

Portugal
Portugal enters this match as the clear favorite. After triumphing in the Nations League and impressive comebacks against Germany and Spain, Roberto Martínez’s team appears confident and is strongly composed. Cristiano Ronaldo remains an important pillar, having scored in every knockout round and in the final match. Given Armenia’s defensive weaknesses, Portugal is expected to dominate offensively and aim for multiple goals.

Injuries
Armenia has to do without N. Grigoryan (injury) and Miranyan (not in the squad). Portugal has no known absences and can rely on its full squad.

Head-to-head encounters
Portugal has won the last three duels against Armenia, albeit with narrow results. In the most recent encounter, 5 goals were scored in total, which promises an overall high-scoring match if the Portuguese play to their offensive class.

Match prediction
Considering the recent performances and Portugal’s offensive strength as well as Armenia’s defensive weaknesses, a high-scoring game is expected. Armenia will have difficulty keeping the Portuguese from scoring, while Portugal is likely to net several goals. The probability of more than 2.5 goals in total is high. The odds of 1.43 present an attractive option to bet on a high-scoring game.

My tip: Over 2.5 goals (1.43)

When: 20:45
Where: 2026 World Cup Qualification

Ireland
Ireland is starting the World Cup qualification with a team that currently lacks a clear leader, unlike in the 2010s with Robbie Keane. The “green-oranges” have recently shown weak performances, only achieving wins against lower-level opponents (Bulgaria, Finland) and struggling against stronger teams. In the Nations League, they just managed to avoid relegation, but suffered clear defeats without scoring against strong opponents like Greece and England. They also remained winless in friendlies against Luxembourg and Senegal.

Hungary
Hungary recently disappointed in the Nations League and was relegated from League A after weak playoff results against Turkey. In the friendly against Sweden, the team showed more shots overall but was clearly defeated. They managed a narrow 2-1 victory against Azerbaijan. The team includes players from strong European leagues, who have strengths in all parts of the team and bring a dangerously creative offense.

Injuries
Ireland is missing O’Liri, Smolbon, and Brady due to injuries, all important defenders. Hungary has no player absences.

Head-to-head meetings
The two teams met only twice in friendlies. In 2021 there was a goalless draw in Hungary, and in 2024 Ireland won narrowly at home 2-1.

Match prediction
This match promises to be a tight encounter between two teams of comparable strength, neither having impressed with consistent performances recently. Due to the lack of stability in Ireland’s defense and the stronger individual qualities of the Hungarian players, the likelihood of a high-scoring game is low. Since both sides are not used to conceding many goals defensively, a close game with few goals is likely. Therefore, betting on under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.60 is an attractive option.

My tip: Under 2.5 goals (1.60)

When: 16:15
Where: Spain. Segunda División

Deportivo La Coruña
Deportivo La Coruña currently sits in 8th place in the table with 5 points from three games, a goal difference of 5:3. The start of the season has been mixed with one win, two draws, and no losses yet. The team struggles to really assert itself in attack, as seen in the 0:0 draw against Burgos and the 2:2 against Leganés, where a lack of punch and gaps in midfield became apparent. The defense shows weaknesses against quick counterattacks, and the home team appears occasionally disorganized and too passive in recent games.

Sporting Gijón
Sporting Gijón, on the other hand, presents itself as an extremely disciplined and well-organized team. With three wins from three games, the team is in 2nd place, having conceded only one goal and scored four. The squad plays tactically smart, relying on a stable defense and effectively capitalizing on chances. Despite a serious injury to a key player, the team remains unfazed and places special emphasis on tight duels and quick transitions. Sporting is also very convincing away from home.

Injuries
Deportivo is missing Jose Angel Jurado due to a muscle injury, with the duration of his absence unclear. Sporting must do without Jesus Bernal, who is sidelined until September 2025 due to an ACL injury; however, the team shows great strength even without him.

Head-to-Head Encounters
The recent direct encounters were highly contested. In May, Sporting prevailed 2:1 against Deportivo, while the previous match in November ended 1:1. The matches were marked by great combative intensity, tight gameplay, and no clear dominant side.

Match Prediction
Given the combative history and current form, an intense match is to be expected where both teams will create chances early on. Deportivo will try to take the initiative at home, but Sporting has a compact defense and effective offense. Statistics show that more than 1.5 goals have often been scored in recent games, and the playing style of both teams suggests at least two goals will be scored. The existing defensive gaps of Deportivo and Sporting’s efficiency increase the probability of more than 1.5 goals. Therefore, we recommend the bet "Over 1.5 Goals" at odds of 1.30 as a safe and promising choice.

My Tip: Over 1.5 Goals (1.30)

When: 21:30
Where: Portugal Primeira Liga

Estoril
Estoril currently stands in 14th place with 2 points from three games. The team is characterized by offensive play but is defensively vulnerable and has conceded goals frequently in the previous matches. Recently, there was a 2:2 draw against Tondela, where the team scored but also conceded many goals. Offensively, Estoril mainly uses the wings but shows problems in finishing, which leads to sometimes energy-wasting play. The home advantage provides confidence but can hardly fully compensate for the defensive problems.

Santa Clara
Santa Clara is currently in 15th place with only 1 point from three games and no goals scored yet. The team plays very defensively and tries to take few risks but has hardly any offensive power. The defense stands compact but is not particularly stable, and attack points are completely missing. In past matches, there were mostly goalless or close results with few scoring chances. Whether at home or away – scoring goals has so far been a major problem for Santa Clara.

Injuries
Estoril is missing the experienced midfielder Xeka due to an unspecified injury, which may affect creativity in the center. Santa Clara has to do without defender Pedro Pacheco, who is sidelined because of a knee injury. This further weakens the already fragile defense of the visitors.

Head-to-head
The encounters between Estoril and Santa Clara have often been high-scoring and volatile in the past, with wins on both sides. For example, Estoril celebrated a 3:0 home win in April 2023, while Santa Clara also impressed in some earlier matches. Despite the previous offensive strength of both teams, Santa Clara currently shows a clear downward trend, especially in attack.

Match prediction
The meeting promises no clear outcome despite the league table situation. Estoril relies on offensive but often unorganized play, while Santa Clara wants to shine mainly through defensive stability but scores hardly any goals. Given Santa Clara’s major attacking difficulties, many goals from their side are rather unlikely. Estoril could score some goals, but their defensive weakness also makes conceding goals possible. Overall, the current form of both teams and goal statistics speak in favor of a match with fewer than 2.5 goals.

My tip: Under 2.5 goals (1.55)

When: 18:00
Where: Qualification for the 2026 World Cup

Nigeria
The Nigerian national team, known as the “Super Eagles,” has so far disappointed in the qualification, currently sitting in fourth place in their group after six games. However, a victory against Rwanda is an opportunity to climb to second place in the standings. During the Africa Cup of Nations, they fielded a reserve team and, despite being favorites, were eliminated in the group stage. Coach Eric Schelle now faces the task of finding a style to dominate again with revitalized key players. Nigeria boasts numerous top players from Europe's strongest leagues and recently showed clear superiority in a direct away match with a 2-0 win.

Rwanda
Rwanda struggles particularly in offense. In their last four matches, they scored only one goal and were powerless against Algeria in two games, losing by a total of 0-4 goals. Despite dominance against supposedly weaker opponents like Zimbabwe and Lesotho, coach Ade Amroush’s team often failed to convert chances, significantly reducing their chances in the World Cup qualification ranking.

Injuries
No specific injury information is available, but it is expected that Nigeria will compete at nearly full strength.

Head-to-Head Encounters
In the last direct duel in March, Nigeria secured a confident 2-0 away win against Rwanda. Overall, Nigeria has shown strong performances at home: in four of six home games in official competitions, they won by at least a two-goal margin, which creates a very positive home record.

Match Prediction
Nigeria enters this game as a clear favorite and holds superiority both individually and tactically. The home advantage and recent convincing performances point to a dominant display against the offensively weak Rwanda. It is likely that Nigeria will win the match by at least two goals. Therefore, we recommend the bet “Nigeria to win” at odds of 1.30.

My tip: Nigeria to win (1.30)