When: 21:00
Where: Final Four of the UEFA Nations League 2024/25

Germany
The German national team presents itself as the favorite on home soil and brings a solid record of eleven wins and six draws since November 2023, despite some disagreements. In the home European Championship, they fought their way to the quarterfinals, where they narrowly lost against Spain. The performance in the Nations League quarterfinal round against Italy showed fighting spirit, even though a careless phase allowed a 3-3 draw. The German team mostly plays offensively, controls the game and seeks the way to the goal with a lot of ball possession.

Portugal
Portugal appeared dominant in the Nations League group stage and dropped hardly any points. In the quarterfinal, however, they had a very tough time against Denmark, even having to go into extra time and ultimately winning 5-2 after Denmark collapsed in the extra time. The team is almost complete under the leadership of Roberto Martínez, and apart from a capsule injury, the regular players are available. Nevertheless, the squad around Cristiano Ronaldo does not appear consistently confident, especially away, and has not shown a dominant performance in recent key games.

Injuries
Germany has some absences, especially in defense, with the injured Antonio Rüdiger and Nico Schlotterbeck as well as the talented Jamal Musiala. Portugal is still missing João Cancelo, who is not considered indispensable. Overall, the Portuguese squad is more stable for this important match.

Head-to-head encounters
Germany and Portugal are old rivals at the highest level. In recent tournaments, they have shown balanced matches. Germany appears stronger at home, while Portugal is known for their fast wing attacks. The direct record is balanced, with both teams able to score and concede goals.

Match prediction
Although Germany is considered the favorite and enjoys home advantage, the match will likely not be characterized by a flood of goals. The German hosts control the game in terms of play, but the injuries weaken the defense, which will give Portugal some chances. At the same time, Portugal itself lacks the consistency to unleash a goal extravaganza. Both teams will act cautiously to avoid big risks, making the bet on under 3.5 goals with odds of 1.45 the safer choice.

My tip: Under 3.5 goals (1.45)

When: 21:15
Where: Icelandic League

Völsungur
Völsungur played in a lower league just last season. Currently, they have secured two wins in the ongoing championship but have not earned any points in three other matches.

Tor Akureyri
Tor Akureyri stands in third place after five matchdays. The guests have defeated three opponents and are considered clear favorites in this game.

Injuries
At present, no specific injury information is available.

Head-to-Head Encounters
The direct duels between Völsungur and Tor Akureyri are limited so far, as Völsungur was only recently promoted to the league. Therefore, historical encounters do not provide a clear trend.

Match Prediction
Both teams are known for offensive football, which is reflected in their previous goal statistics. Völsungur averages 3.6 goals per game, and Tor Akureyri even averages five goals per match. A high-scoring game with at least four goals in total is expected. Therefore, we recommend the bet Over 2.5 Goals with odds of 1.35.

My Tip: Over 2.5 Goals (1.35)

When: 18:00
Where: Premier League Canada

Valur
Valur currently holds the last position in the standings and is thus under great pressure to collect points. In the last three games, the team has recorded one win, one loss, and one draw each, which makes their form appear somewhat mixed. The team will do everything possible to use their home strength and hold their ground in the fight against relegation.

Vancouver
Vancouver stands one point ahead of Valur and recently managed a draw against the league leader Atlético Ottawa after two consecutive losses. Additionally, they won the direct encounter at the beginning of the season 3-1. Despite the tough challenge, Vancouver will do their utmost to score again.

Injuries
No detailed information on injuries or suspensions is available, so it is assumed that both teams can field almost their best lineups.

Head-to-Head
In the current season, Valur and Vancouver have already met, with Vancouver taking advantage of home advantage and winning 3-1. Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities, as also confirmed by general season statistics, with many games seeing both teams scoring.

Match Prediction
Since both teams urgently need points and play offensively, a hard-fought game is expected. Valur will give their all to score at home, while Vancouver wants to regain confidence after two consecutive losses. The recommendation is to bet on the double chance for Valur, as they will at least not lose the match. The odds of 1.40 make this bet particularly attractive.

My Tip: Double Chance Valur (1.40)

When: 12:00
Where: J-League League Cup Round of 16

Avispa Fukuoka
Avispa Fukuoka is currently going through a difficult phase this season and is fighting against relegation in the J1 League. The team is currently in 15th place and has managed to secure only one victory in the last seven matches, while suffering four defeats. Noteworthy is the moderate average number of 3.86 corner kicks per game. Additionally, the team adopts a relatively cautious playing style, which is reflected in an average of 1.32 yellow cards per match.

Sanfrecche Hiroshima
Sanfrecche Hiroshima presents themselves as significantly stronger and more stable, currently placed fifth in the league and aiming to break into the top three teams. Their form curve is upward with four wins in the last five matches. Outstanding is their activity on corner kicks, averaging 5.72 per game, underlining their offensive wing play. Defensively, the team acts disciplined, with an average of only one yellow card per encounter.

Injuries
No relevant injury information is available for this match.

Head-to-Head
In the current season, the teams have already met in the league. Sanfrecche Hiroshima won the home game 2:1 and boasts an unbeaten streak in the last ten direct encounters with Avispa Fukuoka (7 wins, 3 draws). This history suggests a continued strong performance from the visitors.

Match Prediction
Given the rather cautious playing style of both teams and the previous results, a low-scoring game is expected. The average number of goals in recent encounters points to at least two goals, but the League Cup is often characterized by tactical caution. Therefore, the bet on under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.45 is a promising option, forecasting a controlled match with fewer goals.

My tip: Under 2.5 goals (1.45)