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29th May 2026
10:00 Xiyu Wang vs Yuliia Starodubtseva
Yuliia Starodubtseva
Win Match
50 WIN
Starodubtseva was sensational in beating Rybakina in the previous round. Admittedly, she was helped by far too many unforced errors from Rybakina, but that was probably down to the pressure she was under. Wang has come through five rounds, but she hasn't played anyone of note and had a bye in the last round. She is capable enough, but if Starodubtseva can find the form she displayed against Rybakina, she can blow Wang away. There is always a danger of players being flat after a big upset, but I'm hoping that's not the case.
12:00 Solana Sierra vs Sorana Cirstea
Sorana Cirstea
Win Match
50 WIN
It's Sorana Cîrstea's farewell season and she clearly intends to go out in style. She is 29-8 for the season and 12-3 on clay, including a win over Sabalenka. It was no surprise that Sierra dispatched Paolini, as Paolini isn't in great form. Cîrstea in this form is a big step up, though, and I feel she'll come up short.
12:35 Liaoning Ironman v Shanghai Port
Guy Mbeza
First Goalscorer
50 WIN
Guy Mbeza has caught fire in his last two, scoring a brace against Qingdao Hainiu and then a hat-trick against Zhejiang Professional. Although Shanghai Port have become difficult to beat, they have conceded in 12 of their 14 games, so I like Mbeza's chances today.
13:30 Elina Svitolina vs Tamara Korpatsch
Tamara Korpatsch 7.50
Games Won
50 WIN
Tamara Korpatsch has come through two tricky encounters and should give a decent account of herself in this one. She is a solid clay player and looks capable of keeping within 7. Elina Svitolina made no mistake in dispatching lowly ranked Quevedo in straight sets, but prior to that she dropped sets in her previous four matches. Although she should win, Korpatsch looks up to winning the five games required if she loses 2-0.
13:30 Karen Khachanov vs Jesper De Jong
Over 38.50
Total Games
50 WIN
De Jong has had some terrible bad luck with the draw in his last two French Opens. In 2024 he faced Draper in round one, beat him, but then ran into Alcaraz. Although he lost, he did win a set. The following year he drew Zverev in round two. He failed to qualify for the main draw this year but got in as a lucky loser and took full advantage by dispatching clay specialist Cina for the loss of just seven games. Khachanov isn't at his best right now with a win/loss record of just 14/12. The only meeting between the pair was in February on the hard courts in Rotterdam, which Khachanov needed three sets to win. On clay, De Jong should definitely be competitive, taking this over.
14:30 Joao Fonseca vs Novak Djokovic
Over 37.50
Total Games
50 WIN
Novak Djokovic must be dreaming of another Grand Slam with Alcaraz absent and Sinner going out, but he has a tough-looking game on his hands today. His preparation for this didn't go well, with him losing his only match in Rome to Prizmic. Here he dropped a set to the big-serving but limited Mpetshi Perricard and also dropped a set to Roer in a match he was expected to win 3-0 without much fuss. He faces a tougher opponent in Fonseca, who is a rising star with an excellent A game. I think he has the tools to make this a battle.
15:00 Casper Ruud vs Tommy Paul
Casper Ruud
Win Match
50 WIN
Ruud has dominated Paul in meetings, winning the last five encounters, with his only loss being back in 2017. In his first round he looked to be going out after he dropped the fourth set 6-0 to Safiullin before battling back to win the decider. He looked exhausted after that but shook it off to beat the dangerous Medjedovic in straight sets. He is a quality clay player and is now 15-4 on clay this season. With conditions a tad cooler now, he should be even better, so I think he prevails.
17:00 Andorra v Iraq
Iraq -1.25
Asian Hcap
50 WIN
Andorra offer little going forward, failing to score in 12 of their last 14 games. There is 116 places between the sides, and with Iraq coming into this with a fine win over Bolivia last month, I see them winning by at least a couple.
17:00 Ludogorets Razgrad v Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Under 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
Ludogorets Razgrad are strong favourites, but I don't see them racking up many goals in this one. They have scored just 4 times in their last 8 games, and as a consequence 7 of their last 8 have gone under. I see them doing just enough to win.
17:30 Worcestershire vs Warwickshire T20
Warwickshire
Win Match
50 WIN
Worcestershire kicked off their campaign by beating Leicestershire, but Leicestershire are looking a weak side, so I'm not overly impressed with that win. Next time, against Northants, they conceded 191 and could only make a pitiful 91 in the chase. Bears themselves aren't looking strong after being skittled out for 74 in their opener. They looked a lot better next time against a quality Somerset side, despite losing that. On paper, they look a decent enough side and a better outfit than Worcestershire.
18:00 SK Brann v Sarpsborg
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
The 23 goals scored by Brann is the third-highest total in the league. However, they find themselves down in 8th because of the 18 goals they have conceded. Sarpsborg's last four games have all gone over, so I see goals in this one.
18:30 Derbyshire vs Nottinghamshire T20
Derbyshire
Win Match
50 WIN
Martin Anderson was sensational in the win over Leicestershire, making a 50 and taking 6 wickets for just 23 runs. That included a nonchalant one-handed caught and bowled. That followed on from 81 not out against Yorkshire. Bowler Jack Morley also posted an impressive 4-44 bowling figures against Yorks and 3-35 against Durham, making them a dangerous bowling attack. Notts have lost both games and have been underwhelming so far. Despite being favourites, Notts don't look like favourites.
18:30 Glamorgan vs Somerset T20
Somerset
Win Match
50 WIN
Glamorgan have lost both games, and although they have been largely competitive, they lack a bit of quality. Their batting is a concern, with the top order struggling. Only number 7 batters Douthwaite and Hurle have kept them competitive in their two games. I think they will win games against lesser sides, but beating Somerset looks a tall order. Somerset won their only game and look a quality batting side. They bat deep, with bowlers such as Sams, Goldworthy, and Overton all capable of good knocks. I see Glamorgan struggling to restrict them.
18:30 Kent vs Essex T20
Kent
Win Match
50 WIN
Kent have won both games and last time chased down 197 with ease. They only lost three wickets in the chase, with all of the top five contributing. Essex look toothless in attack, so I can see Kent getting a sizeable score in this one and coming out on top.
18:30 Lancashire vs Leicestershire T20
Lancashire
Win Match
50 WIN
It's a worrying start for Leicestershire, with them losing both games, including an 85-point thrashing by Derbyshire last time. The fact Derbyshire have lost their other two games hardly franks that form. After losing to a good Surrey side in their opener, Lancs were much stronger next time at home, beating Notts while posting a total of 208. They are looking the much stronger side.
19:45 Bristol Bears v Bath
Over 64.50
Total Points
50 WIN
When this game was played in October the total went over with Bath winning 49-19. Bath scored 69 last time against Newcastle, but that was chicken feed compared to Bristol's game. Bristol scored 33 against Northampton but were still thrashed, with the home side scoring an incredible 94 points. That's obviously a bad sign against a talented Bath side, but Bristol are strong enough going forward to score enough to take this over.
19:45 Drogheda United v Waterford FC
Mark Doyle
First Goalscorer
50 WIN
Drogheda United have 7 points from their last three home games and should have the beating of bottom side Waterford. Waterford have just one point from nine away games and are conceding an average of 2.8 goals per away game. I therefore see goals for Drogheda. Their striker Mark Doyle has 7 for the season compared to their next best of three. He should find Waterford easy to breach, so looks the most likely first scorer.
19:45 Glasgow Warriors v Connacht
Under 52.50
Total Points
50 WIN
Connacht have improved as the season progressed and look a well-drilled, tough-to-beat side. They won their last two games, conceding just 5 and 7 points. Glasgow have been the class of the league, but they did lose to Connacht when the sides met in February, with a low-scoring 15-10 victory. I expect Connacht to be tough to break down, keeping the tally under.
31st May 2026
14:00 Indian Premier League 2026
Gujarat Titans
Outright Winner
25 EW
According to the bookies, Gujarat Titans are the second-worst side in the competition, but I don't see it. Jos Buttler is a concern after a poor T20 World Cup campaign, but he is too good a player to keep playing that badly. I see him enjoying the fresh start. Even if he underperforms, there are enough quality batters in the side to step up. I also like their mix of bowlers and can see them going deep.
Mumbai Indians
Outright Winner
50 WIN
Mumbai Indians look the strongest side on paper and should go well. They had the best net run rate last season but just missed out on the play-offs by one point. They have a wealth of batting talent to choose from, although perhaps they are over-reliant on Bumrah in the bowling department. That may not matter, as I see them posting consistently high scores.
19th July 2026
15:30 All Ireland Hurling Championship 2026
Clare
Win Hurling
25 EW
Clare won in 2024, but last year it didn't go well. Severe injury problems probably took their toll. They look in better shape this time and can certainly mix it with the best.
9th September 2026
11:00 County Championship Division 2 2026
Lancashire
Outright Winner
50 WIN
Lancashire underperformed, finishing 5th despite having a strong squad. They've really impressed with signings over the winter, enrolling quality players at this level, so I see them doing a lot better than 5th.
15th September 2026
11:00 County Championship Division 1 2026
Warwickshire
Outright Winner
25 EW
Warwickshire finished down in 5th last season but were hampered by drawing nine games, the most in the league. They've strengthened their squad and look capable of a better performance this season.
6th December 2026
13:00 Formula 1 Drivers Championship 2026
Max Verstappen
50 WIN
Verstappen kept himself in the title race last season despite clearly not having the best car. That speaks volumes about his skill, which should see him once again go well this season. Despite him slamming the new regulation, it should be to his benefit as he has the skills to master the new designs. The Red Bull has looked very promising in practice, so I rate him as the most likely winner.
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