See our picks of the day and results in the table below:
| LEAG | FIXTURE | BET | RES |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Czech | Slavia Prague vs Liberec | 1 | 1-0 |
| Albania | Laci vs AF Luftetari | 1 | 2-1 |
| Belgium | Club Brugge vs Leuven | 1 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | PSG vs Metz | 1 | 3-0 |
| Championship | Middlesbrough vs Oxford Utd | 1 | 0-0 |
| Albania | Skenderbeu vs Kukesi | 1 | 2-1 |
| Belgium | Royale Union SG vs Antwerp | 1 | 2-1 |
| Eredivisie | PSV vs Heerenveen | 1 | 3-1 |
Slavia Prague vs Slovan Liberec
Slavia Prague enters this clash under a massive “must-win” cloud. Sitting at the top of the table but feeling the breath of their rivals on their necks, the hosts cannot afford a slip-up at the Fortuna Arena. Their recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, including a stinging 4-1 European loss to Pafos and a 4-2 defeat to Barcelona. However, they’ve remained clinical in domestic play, recently dismantling Mlada Boleslav 4-0.
Slovan Liberec, on the other hand, is a team that thrives on disrupting the big boys. While they recently fell 3-1 to Viktoria Plzen, they showed grit in a 2-2 draw against Sparta Prague. Slavia will rely on the attacking prowess of Tomáš Chorý and Lukáš Provod to break down a Liberec side that often plays for the counter-attack. With Slavia’s home dominance and Liberec’s defensive inconsistencies, the pressure is entirely on the Prague giants to secure all three points early.
Laçi vs AF Luftëtari
This Kategoria e Parë matchup is a classic David vs. Goliath scenario. Laçi is currently a juggernaut, sitting 2nd in the standings and coming off a blistering run of five consecutive wins. They aren’t just winning; they are dominating. For AF Luftëtari, sitting in 11th, this is a daunting trip.
The “pressure cooker” here is for Luftëtari, who are desperately trying to claw away from the bottom of the table. Laçi’s form is nearly flawless, and playing at home gives them a massive psychological edge. Luftëtari has managed to pick up some points recently with a win and a draw in their last two outings, but facing a Laçi side that smells blood in the title race is a different beast entirely. Expect Laçi to dictate the tempo from the first whistle.
Club Brugge vs OH Leuven
Club Brugge is currently on a mission to solidify their standing in the Pro League. Coming off back-to-back wins, including a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Cercle Brugge, the “Blue and Black” are in prime “form watcher” territory. They have a historic stranglehold on this fixture, winning eight of the last ten meetings against Leuven.
OH Leuven is fighting a different battle. Positioned in the middle of the pack, they’ve been inconsistent, often struggling to find the net on the road. The pressure is on Leuven’s defense to contain Nicolo Tresoldi, who has been in red-hot scoring form. Club Brugge typically controls 60% or more of the possession at the Jan Breydel Stadium, making this a long 90 minutes for the visitors.
PSG vs Metz
The stakes couldn’t be more polarized at the Parc des Princes. PSG is chasing the title, while Metz is rooted to the bottom of the table, nine points away from safety. PSG is coming off a massive adrenaline boost after a 3-2 comeback win against Monaco in the Champions League, and they will be looking to vent any domestic frustrations on a struggling Metz side.
Metz hasn’t beaten the Parisians in nearly 20 years. Their “must-win” pressure is fueled by survival desperation, but their lack of firepower—scoring only four goals in their last five games—makes this an uphill battle. With stars like Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé looking to fill their boots, PSG is expected to treat this as a statement game to erase the memory of their recent loss to Rennes.
Middlesbrough vs Oxford Utd
In the Championship, this is a “promotion vs. survival” showdown. Middlesbrough is sitting 2nd and dreaming of the Premier League, while Oxford United is 23rd and staring at the trapdoor to League One. Under Kim Hellberg, Boro has become a formidable force at the Riverside, winning four of their last five matches.
Oxford is in a true pressure cooker, having taken just one point from their last five games. They are leaking goals and struggling for identity. Middlesbrough’s Morgan Whittaker is the man to watch here; his 11 goals this season make him a constant threat. For Oxford, every minute will feel like an hour as they try to weather the storm against a Boro side that averages nearly 60% possession.
Skënderbeu vs Kukësi
Skënderbeu currently sits at the summit of the table, and they are playing with the confidence of champions. They’ve been grinding out results, including a recent 3-2 win over Apolonia Fier. Kukësi, languishing in 12th, is fighting for their lives.
While the head-to-head record is historically close, current form tells a different story. Skënderbeu is the heavy favorite, and the pressure on them is simply to maintain their lead at the top. Kukësi did manage a 4-2 win recently, showing they have some teeth, but Skënderbeu’s organized backline and home advantage make them the hunters in this encounter.
Royale Union SG vs Royal Antwerp
This is arguably the game of the weekend in Belgium. Union SG is a clean-sheet machine, leading the league in defensive solidity. They are unbeaten in seven games and are playing a brand of organized, high-pressure football that wears opponents down.
Antwerp is the wildcard. They’ve had a shaky run lately, including a 4-0 thumping by Anderlecht, but they have a knack for scoring early goals. The pressure is on Antwerp to prove they can still compete with the elite. Union SG’s Promise David is the league’s top scorer, and if Antwerp can’t cage him early, the hosts will likely grind out another disciplined victory.
PSV vs Heerenveen
PSV Eindhoven is the runaway leader in the Eredivisie, but they are coming off a shocking 2-1 loss to Volendam. This has turned the heat up at the Philips Stadion. Peter Bosz’s men are expected to bounce back with a vengeance. They’ve scored in 29 of their last 30 league games, making them an offensive juggernaut.
Heerenveen is in 8th and coming off back-to-back wins, so they aren’t coming to just sit back. However, the Philips Stadion is a fortress where PSV rarely drops points twice in a row. The “form watcher” angle here is PSV’s reaction to their recent loss—expect them to come out swinging to protect their lead at the top of the table.
