Bodø/Glimt Bodø/Glimt is in outstanding form and stands at the top of the Norwegian league with a strong attack and solid defense. In the last eight league games, the team recorded seven wins and one draw, scoring 24 goals. After their historic success last year, when they became the first Norwegian team to reach a European Cup semifinal, they are now aiming to participate in the Champions League for the first time. Additionally, they were extremely successful at home in European competitions last season.
Sturm Graz Sturm Graz has established itself in Austria with two consecutive championship titles and is also starting strong in the new Bundesliga season. The squad was selectively strengthened, and key players were retained. In the last Champions League qualification, Sturm secured two home wins but ultimately failed on aggregate. The goal this season is not only to participate in the group stage but also to reach the top 24 teams in Europe.
Injuries Bodø/Glimt must continue to do without injured players Gunnerudsen and Blomberg. Sturm Graz is missing Borkovic, Kaiombo, and Hudjakov due to injuries.
Head-to-head meetings The teams have not yet played any official competitive matches against each other before this decisive qualification game. Bodø/Glimt has recently impressed especially on home ground in Europe, while Sturm Graz has so far struggled to earn points away.
Match prognosis Bodø/Glimt is clearly favored due to their home dominance, current form, and convincing past performances in Europe. The team will do everything to realize their dream of the Champions League. Although Sturm Graz shows strength and consistency, they are likely to have difficulties defeating the Norwegians at their home ground. Therefore, we recommend betting on a Bodø/Glimt win with odds of 1.63.
My tip: Bodø/Glimt win (1.63)
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Basel - Copenhagen
When: 21:00 Where: Champions League
Basel After eight years, Basel has reclaimed the title as the strongest club in Switzerland and is now doing everything possible to succeed in the Champions League. Despite inconsistent performances away from home, the team has shown strong offensive displays at home, including a clear victory against Young Boys. The team under coach Ludovic Magnin demonstrates convincing home strength, which will be advantageous in this important European cup match.
Copenhagen Copenhagen has made a strong start to the season in the Danish Superliga and leads the table with consistent goal scoring. With the signing of promising players like Youssoufa Moukoko and Joram Zaga, the team under Jakob Neestrup aspires to greater international competitiveness. In the Champions League qualifiers, they impressed with a stable defense and have reached the playoffs in many past years.
Injuries Basel will have to cope without van Breemen and Ryügg (both injured). Copenhagen is again missing injured players Heyer, Moalem, Ashouri, and Delaney.
Head-to-head encounters The teams face each other as experienced European opponents, with Copenhagen reaching the playoffs of European competitions in six of the last nine seasons. The previous encounters promise a balanced and exciting match without a clear favorite.
Match prediction Basel’s home strength and offensive prowess meet Copenhagen’s solid defense and strong season start. Due to the balance and defensive stability of both teams, we expect a close game without a clear winner. The probability of a home win or draw is therefore high. Based on this analysis, we strongly recommend the bet “Double Chance Basel” at odds of 1.35 to bet on a safe outcome.
My tip: Double Chance Basel (1.35)
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Fenerbahçe - Benfica
When: 21:00 Where: Qualification for the UEFA Champions League
Fenerbahçe The Turkish club Fenerbahçe traditionally holds strong roles in the domestic league but generally fights for second-best placement. After a draw against Göztepe at the season's start, José Mourinho's team shows an open style of football in Europe, which was recently successful with an overall 6:4 win against Feyenoord. Nevertheless, qualifying for the Champions League group stage remains a special challenge for Fenerbahçe, as they have not achieved this in the last 17 years.
Benfica Benfica is an experienced participant in the Champions League and has almost consistently reached the group stage over the past 15 years. Under coach Bruno Lage, the Portuguese club has recently demonstrated a solid, rather pragmatic style with few conceded goals. The consistent defense and attacking efficiency led to clear victories in qualification, such as against Nice with 2:0 and 2:0. The team thus brings great international experience into this duel.
Injuries Fenerbahçe must do without Müyldür, Yandaş, and Bekao; Tosun is doubtful. Benfica is missing Ba, M. Silva, and Bruma due to injuries.
Head-to-Head In official competitions, Fenerbahçe and Benfica have met three times so far, with Fenerbahçe remaining unbeaten at home. The recent direct encounters are thus balanced, but Benfica remains a tough opponent with long-term experience on the European stage.
Match Prediction Considering Benfica's defensive stability and their Champions League experience, we expect a match featuring fewer than 3.5 goals. Fenerbahçe showed a more offensive style in the last phase, but the trend in direct meetings and Benfica's pragmatic style suggest a controlled and balanced match. Therefore, we recommend the bet "Under 3.5 Goals" with odds of 1.40.
My Tip: Under 3.5 Goals (1.40)
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Notts County - Shrewsbury Town
When: 20:45 Where: League Two England
Notts County Notts County is a solid team that has started this season surprisingly weakly so far. In the first three games, they have not secured a win, losing to Salford City and Barrow and drawing 1-1 against Newport. Despite the rather disappointing season start, Notts County remains a serious contender with potential, especially on home ground.
Shrewsbury Town Shrewsbury Town is also struggling with poor results: no goals in three games and defeats against Tranmere Rovers and Colchester. Although they kept a clean sheet in the match against Bromley, their offense shows little effectiveness. Interestingly, Shrewsbury Town is an uncomfortable opponent for Notts County – in the last three encounters, there were two draws and one win for Shrewsbury Town.
Injuries No specific injury information is available, so it is assumed that both teams can field squads similar to their recent lineups.
Head-to-head The direct confrontations between Notts County and Shrewsbury Town have been balanced in recent times. In the last three meetings, Shrewsbury Town remained unbeaten – two draws and one win confirm their strength against Notts County.
Match Prediction Although both teams are having difficulties in the current season, we expect Notts County to win this home game. The team wants to end its negative streak, and the opportunity for a home victory in this direct duel should be seized. The odds of 1.70 for a Notts County win are attractive and show confidence in the home team.
My Tip: Win Notts County (1.70)
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Hobro - Horsens
When: 18:00 Where: Unknown
Hobro Hobro has managed to record only one victory so far this season, having won away against Hillerød. As hosts, however, they have remained pointless in two games and have only managed to earn one point. The team has at least shown a tendency to score at least once in the last three games.
Horsens Horsens started the season strong with three wins and currently sits at the top of the table. In the head-to-head matches against Hobro, they have been very dominant, with only one loss in the last 16 encounters. Defensively, the team appears stable, having conceded just one goal in five games.
Injuries No information on injuries is available.
Head-to-Head In the last 16 meetings between Hobro and Horsens, Horsens has lost only once, which clearly supports the guests' role as favorites.
Game Prediction Due to the strong form and a significantly better record in the direct confrontations, we recommend betting on a Horsens win with odds of 1.70. Horsens shows great defensive stability and has the quality to be successful even away from home. Additionally, the stats from their head-to-head matches favor the visitors.
My tip: Horsens win (1.70)
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Orhus Fremad - Kolding
When: 18:00 Where: Unknown
Orhus Fremad Orhus Fremad has faced difficulties so far this season and has already suffered their third defeat, most recently losing 0-2 against Kege. Despite the loss, Orhus Fremad showed a strong offensive performance with 27 shots on goal, six of which were on target. However, the team has defensive problems, as evidenced by the frequency of goals conceded.
Kolding Kolding has also been unable to earn points this season, even though they were considered favorites against Lyngby. Notably, none of Kolding's five season games ended in a draw. In head-to-head comparisons with Orhus Fremad, Kolding won the last encounter decisively with a two-goal lead and generally shows mixed results against the hosts. Kolding also has defensive weaknesses, conceding an average of 1.3 goals per game.
Injuries No specific information on team injuries is available.
Direct Encounters The direct matches between Orhus Fremad and Kolding at Orhus Fremad’s home ground have usually been high-scoring, with an average of about four penalty decisions per game. Kolding won the last encounter with a clear advantage, while the previous four matches were balanced and exciting.
Match Prediction Given the offensive strengths of both teams and their defensive weaknesses, a game with goals on both sides is very likely. Both Orhus Fremad and Kolding have usually scored and conceded goals in recent encounters. Therefore, the bet "Both teams to score: Yes" with odds of 1.63 is highly recommended.
My tip: Both teams to score: Yes (1.63)
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Beijing Guoan - Yunnan Yukun
When: 13:35 Where: China Football Association Cup
Beijing Guoan Beijing Guoan presents itself as the clear favorite in this semifinal of the China FA Cup. Currently, the team holds third place in the Super League and has shown strong performance this season. Furthermore, Beijing Guoan has won both previous encounters against Yunnan Yukun this season, highlighting the team’s superiority. Since other strong contenders have already been eliminated, Beijing Guoan could particularly focus on this competition to secure a spot in the final.
Yunnan Yukun Yunnan Yukun ranks as a mid-table team in the Super League and is significantly behind Beijing Guoan in the standings. Despite making progress in the cup, the team has so far only prevailed in defensively oriented games and struggles to compete with the top teams, as evidenced by the two defeats against Beijing Guoan this season.
Injuries No specific information on injuries is available.
Head-to-Head During the current season, both teams have already faced each other twice, with Beijing Guoan winning both matches. These games were generally defensive and low scoring, with fewer than four goals per game.
Match Prediction Considering the league standings, previous encounters, and the significance of this semifinal, Beijing Guoan is the favored pick as the winner. The matches are unlikely to feature many goals; instead, it will be a tactically driven duel, with both teams expected to play cautiously. Nevertheless, Beijing Guoan will prevail in the end and secure their place in the final. Therefore, we recommend betting on Beijing Guoan to win with odds of 1.68.
My Tip: Win Beijing Guoan (1.68)
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Zhejiang - Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
When: 13:35 Where: China Super League
Zhejiang Zhejiang is one of the most offensively strong teams in the Super League, scoring an average of two goals per game. At home, the team was able to celebrate five out of eight wins and does not seem weaker than the competition this season. In the previous home matches, they conceded 17 goals but showed a solid overall performance.
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger Tianjin Jinmen Tiger has suffered three defeats in the last five away games across various competitions. In the last direct encounter in April of this year, they were able to secure a 2-0 home victory, but their current away record leaves much to be desired. Statistics also show that Tianjin conceded goals after the break in nine out of ten away league games.
Injuries There is no concrete information regarding injuries of the involved teams.
Head-to-Head In the last seven duels, the home team has always won. Tianjin Jinmen Tiger defeated Zhejiang clearly 2-0 at home in April 2025, which was their third consecutive win against Zhejiang. However, Zhejiang has not been able to win away at Tianjin since 2013. The matches are often close, frequently ending with 2-1 results in favor of the home side.
Match Prediction Since Zhejiang and Tianjin Jinmen Tiger are neighbors in the table in terms of points and Zhejiang currently demonstrates strong home form, a home win is likely. The statistical data, home advantage in recent direct encounters, and Tianjin's current away form all speak in favor of a Zhejiang victory. The tip is that Zhejiang will win the match, which is also attractively supported by the odds of 1.73.