When: 18:00
Where: DFB-Pokal

Zonnenhof-Großaspach
Zonnenhof-Großaspach is back in the Regionalliga after a two-year absence and started the new season with two convincing wins (6-1 against Balingen and 4-1 against Waldorf). Under coach Pascal Reinhardt, the team also showed strong performances in friendly matches, including a victory against Bayern Munich II (3-1). The club has established itself both in the league and in the Württemberg League Cup and faces this cup match with great enthusiasm, which is a special event for both the players and the city.

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen is currently undergoing a phase of transition with a new coach, Erik ten Hag, and many new arrivals. The pre-season was mixed, with defeats against teams such as young Flamengo players and Chelsea. Nevertheless, Leverkusen remains the clear favorite in this duel, although the team is not yet fully integrated and has shown defensive weaknesses, as seen in the friendlies. The team aims to succeed in the cup but is still at the beginning of the season and rebuilding.

Injuries
Zonnenhof-Großaspach will only miss Ran due to injury. Bayer Leverkusen has to do without Arthur, Tillman, and Thierje, who are all injured.

Head-to-head
The teams have not faced each other for a long time, since Großaspach was last active in the DFB-Pokal several years ago and Leverkusen has naturally been playing at higher levels in the meantime. Therefore, there are no recent direct encounters; the results are difficult to compare, and the favorite role clearly lies with Bayer.

Match prediction
Although Bayer Leverkusen is considered the clear favorite, the team has not yet shown top form in preparation and has revealed defensive weaknesses. Zonnenhof-Großaspach is motivated and will give their all in front of the home crowd to look good and avoid a major embarrassment. A close game with fewer than 5 goals is likely since Leverkusen can score but is not yet fully synchronized offensively. Given Bayer's reformation and Großaspach's strong start, the bet on "Under 4.5 goals" with odds of 1.50 is highly recommended.

My tip: Under 4.5 goals (1.50)

When: 21:30
Where: La Liga

Villarreal
Villarreal is starting the new La Liga season with a home match against the promoted team Real Oviedo. The squad is ambitious and will aim for a competitive season despite personnel changes such as the departures of Álex Baena and Tino Barri. Coach Marcelino continues to rely on his proven 4-4-2 system with the new signing Alberto Moleiro as a replacement for Baena. Villarreal impresses with a versatile offense and strong home form, as demonstrated by the successful test match against Arsenal.

Real Oviedo
Real Oviedo is fighting to avoid relegation and is characterized by a defensively oriented tactic. With a solid back four and compact defense, the team aims to stay in the league. The squad has been strengthened with experienced players such as Salomón Rondón and Luka Ilić. The team places great emphasis on defensive discipline; many test matches ended in goalless draws, underlining this defensive focus.

Injuries
Villarreal will be missing Costa and Kambwala due to injury, and Pérez is doubtful. Real Oviedo has to do without Lemos and Seoane; additionally, Kolombatto is doubtful and Kostas is suspended.

Head-to-Head
Direct encounters between Villarreal and Real Oviedo are rare, as Oviedo has just been promoted. The home team Villarreal is clearly favored here due to their league experience and strong home performances.

Match Prediction
Villarreal is superior in all aspects and will dominate the game. Their offensive versatility combined with home advantage provides the best foundation for a win. Real Oviedo will try to defend tightly, but Villarreal’s quality and attacking power should ultimately prevail. Therefore, betting on a Villarreal win is recommended, especially since the odds of 1.40 are very attractive.

My tip: Villarreal to win (1.40)

When: 18:00
Where: Austrian Erste Liga

Liefering
Liefering started the season in the Austrian Erste Liga somewhat weakly. They most recently drew against Rapid 2 (1:1) away and suffered a heavy defeat against Austria Lustenau (0:4). Nevertheless, the team was strong on their home ground at the end of last season, winning seven of nine home games – indicating a home advantage.

Sturm 2
Sturm 2 shows an unstable and rather weak performance. They played a high-scoring game against Stripfing (4:4) and lost against Amstetten (0:2). Away from home, they were unable to achieve convincing results at the end of last season and lost three of six away games, which suggests weaknesses on the road.

Injuries
No specific injury information available

Head-to-head matches
The duels between Liefering and Sturm 2 are mostly high-scoring. In the last four direct encounters, four or more goals were scored each time. The current season also confirms this pattern, with an average of 3 goals for Liefering and 5 goals for Sturm 2 per game.

Match prediction
Given the high-scoring head-to-head matches and the offensive style of both teams, a game with many goals is very likely. The defenses of both teams seem vulnerable, and the matches in the past consistently featured multiple goals. Therefore, we recommend the bet Over 2.5 goals with odds of 1.45, as a high game value can be expected here.

My tip: Over 2.5 goals (1.45)

When: 20:15
Where: Unknown Tournament

Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Lokomotiv Plovdiv presents itself very strongly this season and remains unbeaten after four matchdays. Especially on home ground, the team demonstrates impressive performance by winning both home games. Additionally, Lokomotiv Plovdiv is among the teams with one of the best offensive records and has kept a clean sheet in three of four matches.

Slavia Sofia
Compared to the home team, Slavia Sofia appears significantly weaker. The team has already suffered three defeats in the first four games and has lost all away matches so far this season. In the last two rounds, Slavia failed to score any goals, indicating offensive difficulties.

Injuries
No specific information on injuries is available.

Head-to-Head
In the last direct encounter, Lokomotiv Plovdiv won away against Slavia Sofia, which should give the home team additional momentum for this match.

Match Prediction
Considering the strong home team Lokomotiv Plovdiv, which has solid defense and effective offense, and Slavia Sofia’s poor away form, at least two goals are expected in this match. The probability for over 1.5 goals is therefore high, making this betting option with odds of 1.35 clearly recommendable.

My Tip: Over 1.5 goals (1.35)