When: 20:45
Where: English EFL Cup

Oxford United
Oxford United shows a calm and strategic development, rising step by step. As recently as the 2009/10 season, the team played in the National League, the fifth tier. Currently, Oxford is fighting to maintain its Championship status, although they started the season with three consecutive defeats. Their last success was a narrow 1-0 win in the first round (1/64) of the EFL Cup against Colchester.

Brighton
Brighton continues to pursue an offensive style of play under coach Fabian Hürzeler, which creates chances but rarely converts them. The team has already experienced an unfortunate draw against Fulham (1-1) and a surprising defeat against Everton (0-2) this season. In cup competitions, Brighton has performed well, most recently exiting only in the quarterfinals against Liverpool.

Injuries
Oxford must do without Ole Romeni in attack and Kiran Brown in defense, negatively impacting their play and stability. Brighton is missing key players like Julio Enciso, Solly March, Adam Webster, and Tariq Lamptey; however, their squad includes suitable replacements.

Head-to-Head
Oxford United has had little success against top teams recently and suffered heavy defeats against Arsenal and Crystal Palace. Brighton, on the other hand, shows dominant victories in cup matches against lower-league opponents, e.g., 4-0 against Crawley Town, 4-2 against Stoke, and 5-2 against Sheffield.

Match Prediction
Given the current form and squad strength, Brighton is the clear favorite. Oxford currently appears weak both offensively and defensively, while Brighton is expected to win thanks to their attacking style and greater squad depth. Therefore, the clear betting recommendation is: Brighton win at the attractive odds of 1.45.

My Tip: Brighton win (1.45)

When: 20:45
Where: DFB-Pokal

Wehen
SV Wehen Wiesbaden shows itself as a club that has repeatedly caused surprises in the DFB-Pokal in recent years, having almost created sensations in the first round of the cup in the last two years. Currently, Wehen plays solidly in the 3rd league and was able to achieve positive results at the start of the season, such as the win against Ulm (3:1) and a narrow draw against Verl (2:2). In previous cup matches, they showed fighting spirit, losing to Mainz only after extra time and delivering a strong battle against RB Leipzig. Despite the tough challenge, Wehen will not give up without a fight this time either.

Bayern
FC Bayern is currently impressively demonstrating its dominance in Germany, after defeating Leipzig 6-0 and winning the DFL Supercup against Stuttgart. Despite some injuries and a rather thin bench, coach Vincent Kompany plans to give younger players playing time. However, the quality and depth of Bayern’s squad is enormous, enabling them to play at a high level even with rotation. The goal is clear: the cup victory after five years of drought, which is why the motivation and determination of the Munich team are extremely high.

Injuries
Wehen has to do without Hüebner, Nink, Kiomurtoglu, and Kalem, all due to injuries. Bayern is missing key players like Ito, Davies, Musiala, Wanner, and Bischoff, forcing the coaching staff to rely more heavily on young talent.

Head-to-Head
There have been no direct encounters between Wehen and Bayern in the DFB-Pokal or other competitions so far, making this match a particularly interesting duel, as Wehen aims to surprise once again while Bayern strives for a routine victory.

Match Prediction
Due to the clear class difference and Bayern’s recently strong offense, we expect a match with many goals. Wehen has already conceded seven goals at the start of the season in the 3rd league, which shows a vulnerable defense. Moreover, Bayern has the potential to dominate the game with its offensive talent, even if some regular players are rested due to rotation. The combination of Bayern’s attack and Wehen’s susceptible defense makes the predicted bet "Over 3.5 goals" with odds of 1.40 very attractive.

My tip: Over 3.5 goals (1.40)

When: 18:45
Where: Champions League Qualification

Karabakh
Karabakh is once again close to qualifying for the group stage of the Champions League after many years. The team has been dominant in Azerbaijan for years and has shown great stability so far in the qualification rounds. Especially in the first leg in Budapest, they demonstrated their strength in quick counterattacks and set pieces, which could be a major advantage for the second leg. Despite a defeat in the domestic competition, some key players were rested to be fresh for this important match.

Ferencváros
Ferencváros has not yet reached a main tournament qualification in the Champions League under Robbie Keane. After the 0-2 loss in the first leg in Hungary, it will be very difficult for the Hungarian team to make up the deficit away from home. Their offense shows weaknesses especially in positional attacking play, which will be problematic against Karabakh's deep-lying and well-organized defense. Additionally, away successes are rare, further reducing their chances.

Injuries
Karabakh has no significant absences. Ferencváros must do without Lístes, who is out due to injury.

Head-to-Head
In the first leg, Karabakh secured a 2-0 victory in Budapest, with Ferencváros having little offensive impact. Historically, the Azerbaijani team holds a clear advantage in direct encounters, which is also reflected in their series of five undefeated Champions League matches.

Game Prediction
Karabakh presents themselves as defensively compact and offensively effective, especially in counterattacks, and will try to defend and extend their lead. Ferencváros must take more offensive risks, opening up spaces for goals on both sides. Statistics also show that in seven of Karabakh's recent international games, there were usually more than 2.5 goals. Therefore, the bet on "Both Teams to Score: Yes" with the attractive odds of 1.55 appears very promising.

My tip: Both Teams to Score: Yes (1.55)

When: 21:00
Where: UEFA Champions League Qualification

Benfica
Benfica presents itself as extremely defensively solid and has already won a title this season – the Portuguese Super Cup against Sporting. Bruno Lage's team stands for a well-organized defense, which is also evident in this Champions League season: in the three games played so far, Benfica has kept a clean sheet. Despite the difficult first match against Fenerbahçe, especially after Florentin's sending off, the Lisbon side showed a fighting spirit and were able to exploit their home advantage.

Fenerbahçe
After a long absence, Fenerbahçe is trying to fight back into the Champions League, but their performances have been inconsistent. With well-known new signings, the team seemed offensively promising – especially the attacking line featuring Youssef En-Nesyri and John Durán. Nevertheless, the Turkish club appeared lacking ideas and weak in offense in the first leg against Benfica, creating only a few dangerous scoring chances. The away match character and offensive weaknesses make the path to the main Champions League competition more difficult.

Injuries
Benfica is missing Ba, M. Silva, and Bruma due to injuries, and Florentin due to suspension. Fenerbahçe must do without Tosun, Yandaş, Bekao (all injured), and several unregistered players: Nene, Mor, E. Álvarez, Mimović, D. Carlos.

Head-to-Head
Benfica has won all of their last five Champions League qualification games at home. The first leg against Fenerbahçe was challenging, yet Benfica won thanks to an impressive defensive performance without conceding a goal.

Match Prediction
Fenerbahçe will find it difficult to overcome Benfica's strong defense, especially since the Turkish side has been struggling offensively so far. Benfica has both home advantage and formal stability on their side and displays outstanding defensive performance this season. It is expected that Benfica will live up to their favorite role and win this match.

My tip: Benfica to win (1.65)

When: 18:45
Where: Europa Conference League

Riga
Riga has shown strong and almost dominant performances so far in the qualifying rounds of the Conference League, especially in the domestic Latvian league, where they impress with only one loss in 26 games. Riga also established itself as highly superior in the cup, as evidenced by the clear 10:0 victory in the quarterfinal against Riga Mariners. Despite the 0-2 home defeat against Sparta in the first leg, Riga will do everything to achieve successful goals with offensive play at their own stadium and hope for a turnaround.

Sparta
Sparta Prague started strong in the new Czech season with five consecutive wins but could not always convince defensively – especially on the road, the defense was vulnerable. The team relies on a powerful offense to decide games in their favor. The qualification so far has been successful, although defensive weaknesses were evident. Against Riga, Sparta secured a confident 2-0 away win in the first leg and thus goes into the second leg with confidence.

Injuries
No relevant injuries or absences have been reported for this match.

Direct Encounters
In previous encounters in this qualifying round, Riga and Sparta met in the first leg, which Sparta won 2-0. This shows that Sparta is assertive both at home and away, but Riga is certainly capable of applying pressure and scoring goals at home.

Match Prediction
Considering Sparta's defensive weaknesses away from home and Riga's offensive motivation at their home stadium, we expect a match with several goal attempts, yet both defenses have enough stability to prevent a flood of goals. Therefore, the match is likely not to be high-scoring. The bet "Under 3.5 goals" with an attractive odds of 1.45 is highly recommended based on the past match trends and the playing styles of both teams.

My Tip: Under 3.5 goals (1.45)