When: 13:30
Where: England Championship

Coventry
Coventry has recently shown an unstable pattern, fluctuating between good and bad phases without real stability. Their playing style in a 4-3-3 often appears chaotic, with wide attacks down the wings that lack precision and finishing. Especially the central midfield reveals massive gaps upon losing possession, which favors fast counterattacks from the opponents. Defensively, Coventry struggles to defend against quick breakthroughs and long-range shots, although they appear more confident when playing at home.

Hull
Hull has appeared clueless and often unsettled in their recent matches. Their preferred 4-2-3-1 formation creates a theoretical balance but frequently looks indecisive and harmless in attack. Under opponent pressure, the team panics and gives the ball away uncontrollably. Defensively, Hull can occasionally defend well, but their flanks are vulnerable to quick wing attacks by Coventry. Their away form is weak, which will make the task more difficult.

Injuries
Coventry will have to do without some key players in this game. Long-term absences of Dovin (cruciate ligament rupture) and Wright (Achilles tendon issues) significantly weaken the team, as do the injuries to Thomas (calf injury) and Torp (ankle injury). These deficits mainly affect defensive stability and creativity. Hull, on the other hand, comes into the game fully fit and without injuries, giving them tactical flexibility and fresh strength.

Head-to-head
The encounters between Coventry and Hull are mostly very fast-paced with open games and many goals on both sides. In the last five meetings, there were several draws (three times 1-1) and two highly dramatic games with a total of five goals (2-1, 3-2). This underlines both teams' readiness to play offensively but also their defensive vulnerabilities that repeatedly lead to conceding goals. A typical pattern is that both teams score at least once.

Match prediction
Even though Millwall is currently focusing on a defensive setup, the conditions suggest goals for both sides. Norwich is expected to dominate possession and create attacking opportunities, while Millwall can be dangerous through set pieces and targeted attacks. Both teams have players capable of converting chances even in tight games, and the head-to-head record shows that goals from both sides are common. Therefore, it’s realistic to expect both teams to score.

My tip: Both teams to score: Yes (1.85)

When: 16:00
Where: England Championship

Norwich City
The "Canaries" are more than just a team – they represent an attacking philosophy! At home, they show enormous energy and dominate their opponents with ball possession and quick wing attacks. This creates numerous chances which they consistently convert. However, their offensive style has weaknesses in defense, especially against counterattacks and with tall defenders who leave spaces behind. Tactically, they usually play in 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formations to stretch the play wide and control the opponent. Their home advantage is enormous, but sometimes they lack the final decisive power in finishing.

Millwall
Millwall stands for unwavering character and fighting spirit. The team impresses with strong pressing and high physicality, which they especially exploit in set-piece situations. Their preferred formations are 4-4-2 or 3-5-2 to congest the midfield and stabilize the defense. Despite their toughness and defensive solidity, they are vulnerable to fast attacks from their opponents. Away games are usually played cautiously, relying on counterattacks and hoping for mistakes by the opposition.

Injuries
Norwich must do without Springett (back injury) and Gibbs (thigh injury), which slightly affects squad depth. Millwall has more serious absences: Jensen (Achilles tendon rupture) and McNamara (knee surgery) are missing, which particularly weakens the defense and hampers creative build-up play.

Head-to-Head Meetings
In the last five encounters, there is no clear dominator, but home games mostly fall in favor of the host team. The matches have always been high-scoring, with both teams regularly finding the net. Norwich managed to win three home games, Millwall won twice at home, underlining the home advantage.

Match Prediction
Although the history points to goals from both sides, the current injury situation and Millwall’s defensive orientation suggest a more cautious game. Norwich will dominate offensively, but Millwall will pose danger in the center and on set-pieces without opening themselves up. The odds of 1.68 for under 2.5 goals look attractive, as both teams are likely to exercise caution and Millwall especially relies on defensive stability, particularly due to the injuries. Overall, we expect a tough-fought game with few goals.

My tip: Under 2.5 goals (1.68)

When: 20:30
Where: 2nd Bundesliga Germany

Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern currently occupy 16th place and start with 0 points after a loss. In their last game, they dominated the midfield but had trouble creating dangerous chances and appeared somewhat clueless in attack. Tactically, they rely on a compact midfield and quick transitions, yet lack of creativity and punch in the final third slow down their attacks. At home, they play with strong support from their fans, which can give them an extra boost.

Schalke 04
Schalke 04 are in 5th place with 3 points, having won their first match of the season. The team showed an offensive playing style with a strong focus on the wings and applied pressure in the opponent's penalty area center. However, the defense sometimes appeared vulnerable, exacerbated by personnel absences. Schalke has the potential to score but faces challenges defensively, especially away from home.

Injuries
Both teams must do without key players. Kaiserslautern is affected by the suspension of Redondo (yellow cards), muscle injuries for Ronstadt, and a knee trauma for Zuck, which diminish creativity and defensive stability. Schalke is missing key players especially in defense and midfield: Katic (yellow-red card suspension), Karaman (muscle injury), Kalas (bruise), Bachmann (bruise), and Bayindir (hamstring), making the defense vulnerable.

Head-to-Head
The last four encounters were mostly high-scoring and decided by clear results, with Kaiserslautern winning three times, twice at home by a large margin. Schalke only clearly won once, but also at home. Matches between these teams seldom end in draws and are characterized by high offensive quality.

Match Prediction
Given the high importance of the match for both teams and the known goal-scoring tendency in direct encounters, an open and intense battle is to be expected. Kaiserslautern will want to perform determinedly at home to make up for the opening loss, while Schalke will face more pressure away but will look for their chances. The defensive weaknesses of both teams suggest at least one goal per side. The double chance on Kaiserslautern appears to be a safe betting option with attractive odds due to home advantage and historical superiority.

My tip: Double Chance Kaiserslautern (1.43)

When: 20:30
Where: Swiss Super League

Luzern
Luzern currently stands in 5th place with 4 points from two games (one win, one draw). They have scored 4 goals and conceded 3, resulting in a goal difference of +1. The team is unbeaten so far but does not show absolute dominance. On average, they score 2 goals per game but also concede 1.5 goals. Luzern relies on active pressing football and uses quick transitional movements, often via the wings. Although they create many chances, there is sometimes a lack of accuracy in finishing. Defensively, there are weaknesses, especially in the zones between the center-backs and the defensive midfield as well as in the backward movement of the full-backs.

Thun
Thun occupies 3rd place with 6 points from two wins and has also scored 4 goals but conceded only 2 (+2 goal difference). In all their games, goals were scored by both sides, with an average of 2.5 goals per match. The team plays rather pragmatically and efficiently, preferring counter-attacking football and a strong midfield presence with variable systems such as 4-4-2 or 3-5-2. Defensively, Thun is solid but occasionally shows weaknesses against quick, short combinations and is vulnerable to long-range shots.

Injuries
Luzern is struggling with several absences: central defender Stefan Knezevic is missing due to a yellow card suspension, further weakening their already shaky defense. Other injured players include Lars Villiger (knee injury, returning only in October), Jesper Loefgren, Nando Toggenburger, and Diego Heller. Thun will field a full-strength squad without any injured or suspended players.

Head-to-Head
In the last four direct encounters, Luzern won three times, all of those victories were away at Thun. The matches have always been high-scoring: three of the last four encounters ended with over 2.5 goals, and the most recent game featured five goals. Both teams regularly meet on an equal footing and are offensively dangerous.

Match Prediction
Given the excellent offensive performances of both teams and their defensive vulnerabilities, it is expected that both teams will score in this match. Luzern will likely play offensively and try to exploit the vacant spaces in Thun's defense. Thun, in turn, will create chances through quick counter-attacks aiming at Luzern's defensive gaps. The previous results and playing styles suggest a goal fest, which is confirmed by the bookmaker odds for "Both teams to score: Yes" (1.45). We anticipate an exciting, high-scoring duel without a clearly dominant defense.

My tip: Both teams to score: Yes (1.45)