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Both sides scored when the sides met in April, and I see that happening again today. These are the best two BTTS sides in the league, with a success rate standing at 69%.

I get that Dobrudzha need the points in their relegation fight, but starting as favourites seems a tad odd considering they haven't won a single away game all season and have just three draws.

Klassleader wasn't even raced as a two-year-old and wasn't really asked to do much as a three-year-old. It did qualify for a handicap on its last run, coming second. A dawdling pace in that race probably didn't help, and I'm expecting it to come on a ton for that run. It gets in here on 8-13, which looks a very winnable weight.

Fabricio Pedrozo was dropped to the bench in their last home game against Volos, probably rested in what looked a very winnable game. He came back next time and hit a fine brace, scoring the first two. He now has 12 for the season, and I like his chances of scoring against a Crete side that leaks goals.

RCB just got over the line last time against a poor Indian side courtesy of the two runs they needed on the last ball. If they hadn't, it would have been three losses on the trot, and the team aren't looking half as assured as they were. KKR, by contrast, have won four on the spin with a more settled side and improved bowling. There is the unknown of who bats first and what the wicket will be like, but that's more of a reason to back the underdog.

The sides have met three times already this year: twice in the league and once in the cup. CSKA Sofia won each match without conceding. I see them continuing their dominance over their rivals.

I'm not saying Palace will just go through the motions, but undeniably their focus will be on their UEFA Conference League final with Rayo Vallecano on the 27th. City also have the FA Cup distraction, but that's hardly a priority over winning the league. It's a must-win game for City, and they should be strong enough to beat Palace, who are winless in four.

In their last six games, Man City have won 10, 9, 11, 8, 12 and 15 corners, so they could even cross this line by themselves. Palace have never failed to win a corner this season, and although they may not win many, they probably won't need many to take this over.

The sides met just last month at the same venue, ending all square 0-0. Possession was virtually identical, 51%-49%, and the shots were equal at 9 apiece, which points to two evenly matched sides. Septemvri have drawn 4 of their last 5, so another draw looks on the cards.

Cameron Young has never won a major, but he hasn't been far away in any of them. He has a 2nd at The Open, 3rd at the PGA Championship and the Masters, and 4th at the U.S. Open. It's surely just a matter of time before he wins one. This could be his year, as he's in fine form, winning both the Cadillac Championship and The Players Championship.

Jacob Bridgeman won the Genesis Invitational earlier this year, which is a good fit for this weekend's PGA Championship. He did wobble a tad on Sunday, but back-to-back 64s on Friday and Saturday set him up for the win. He leads the strokes gained: putting stats this year, which should stand him in good stead for this event.

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 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.

I'm just not convinced by Boult at the moment and think Bumrah is a much more reliable option. You can guarantee he will play his full quota of overs each match and simply looks the best, most consistent wicket-taker.

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.

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.

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.

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.