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Juventus is a team that plays extremely tactical football. Sometimes this helps them win, but occasionally they have serious problems when it comes to scoring. However, don't be fooled, the Black and Whites play better in front of their fans and there are always favorites. Throughout the season, PSV plays attacking football wherever possible. They will have to be more careful against Juventus, because lately they have been losing points because of the goals they concede from counterattacks. The stake is the round of 16 of the Champions League and we expect caution on both sides with a score of less than 2.5 goals.

Manchester City will host Real Madrid on February 11, 2025 at the Etihad Stadium in the first leg of the Champions League last 16. The match is expected to be extremely tense and interesting, given the rich history of previous meetings between the two teams. Pep Guardiola will have to deal with a number of injuries in his team. Ruben Diaz and Nathan Ake are questionable for the match, while Rodri and Oscar Bobb are out for the rest of the season. On the other hand, Carlo Ancelotti is facing defensive problems with Daniel Carvajal and Eder Militao out for the rest of the year. A close match is expected due to current form and injury problems.

Sporting CP enter this match as the bookmakers' favourites, with odds of 2.25 to win. This advantage is further enhanced by the fact that the home ground and the support of the fans are significant factors, and Rui Borges will be able to count on a solid team despite some injuries and suspensions. On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund, led by Niko Kovac, are struggling with form and defensive stability, which could give the hosts an advantage. The weather will be cold, with temperatures at 5°C and cloudy skies. Borussia Dortmund are dealing with several key injuries that could affect their performance against Sporting CP. Playing without Felix Nmeha and Karni Chukwuemeka creates problems in playmaking and midfield depth. These players are known for their creativity and ability to control the pace of the game, and their absence will greatly weaken the team.

The Cavaliers are at 42-10 and are currently in first place in the Eastern Division. Minnesota, on the other hand, is a team that will fight until the end for the best possible playoff position. The Cavaliers are certainly big favorites, mostly due to several important absences on the visitors' part. Randle and Edwards are probably out for this match, but again, I don't expect a big difference.

Excelsior is currently in 2nd place with 45 points and a team that definitely has ambitions to win the elite next season. It is certainly not an easy task, especially after their unexpected defeat at home against Vitesse in the last match. I expect them to be more specific against Ajax and ultimately win the important 3 points.

After 23 rounds played, Genk is in 3rd place with a point advantage over Briz, which is their main competitor this season for the championship title. After all, Briz is the only one that inflicted 2 defeats on the Genk team in the last few months, while in everything else, Genk played really dominantly. Beerschot, on the other hand, is still the worst team in the league, and I have to say that statistics show they are the average team receiving over 2 goals per match. They are distant from the safe zone by as many as 13 points, and the question is whether the players have the motivation to play. The first match was won by Genk 4-3; however, due to a little relaxation at the end, I expect complete dominance from Genk here.

This duel is extremely important for both teams, but for different reasons. Wolverhampton are currently in 18th place with 16 points and they urgently need a win to climb out of the relegation zone. On the other hand, Aston Villa is in 8th position with 37 points and will want to strengthen their place in the upper part of the table. Aston Villa's main striker, Ollie Watkins, with his 10 goals so far, will be the biggest threat to Wolverhampton's defence. Watkins' agility and speed will certainly pose a challenge for the home team's defenders, especially when paired with the creativity of Leon Bailey and Morgan Rodgers.

Atalanta holds the 3rd position with 46 points and is a team that is definitely in the fight for the very top of the table. However, they still leave an impression and obligations in the Champions League, and coach Gasperini has to combine a lot. Torino has been playing great lately, and surely they will try to take advantage of their chances here. I expect a goal on both sides.

PSG is 10 points ahead of the other opponents, and I don't think the title will be in question. Brest is still a little below the level this season and is a team that is still looking for the right form. PSG is the big favorite here, but I still expect quite strong resistance from Brest, which could even lead up to a point here.

Villarreal is in a good 5th position at the moment and a team that has the opportunity this season to fight for a high ranking. Valladolid, on the other hand, is only in the last 20 places but still with a chance to preserve the status in La Liga. It will not be easy, but I still think that we can witness a great surprise.

Bournemouth are currently in great form, with Justin Kluivert as the leading scorer with 11 goals. His speed and creativity pose a great threat to opposing defenses. In the heart of the defense, Miloš Kerkez and Ilja Zabarnyi continue to impress, providing solidity at the back that has enabled the team to keep two clean sheets in the last five games. Two key individual battles will take place on the wings, with Kluivert against Trent Alexander-Arnold and David Brooks against Andrew Robertson. Their ability to move the ball into the space between the opposing lines can be crucial.

In the last five games, Everton recorded a fluctuating form with two wins and three losses. Despite this, the team managed to keep a clean sheet in two of those five games. With an average of 1.20 goals per game, Everton have been somewhat more modest in attacking performance, but victories over Brighton and Tottenham give them hope for a better continuation. The possibility of the return of several players from injuries can further strengthen the team before this important match. The key player of Leicester is the experienced striker Jamie Vardy, who is currently the team's top scorer with 7 goals. Vardy's duel with James Tarkowski could be essential, given the importance of their battle for the ball.

Ipswich are in poor form at the moment with just one win in their last five games. On the other hand, Southampton also have problems, but with recognizable defensive uncertainty. It is clear that both teams will make an extra effort to move away from the bottom of the table. Ipswich relies on quick counters and aggressive midfield play. Although they are in a difficult situation in the table, they are expected to come out with an attacking approach, trying to exploit Southampton's weaknesses

Newcastle, under the leadership of Eddie Howe, currently occupy 5th place in the table with 41 points. Their attack is led by the brilliant Aleksandar Isak, who has scored 17 goals this season. With an average of 2.4 goals per game in the last five matches, the Magpies have shown excellent efficiency.

Peterhead are playing quite well this season. Although in the last round, they broke the streak of 3 consecutive victories with a defeat on the road to Spartans, 1-0. They are currently in 2nd position, but they have a chance to chase the first position as well as direct placement, of course, if they continue with good performances. Forfar carries the epithet of the worst team in the league with only 15 points after 20 rounds played and just scored 17 goals. For some reason, the odds are unrealistically high. I really don't have information on that matter, but I'll try anyway, logically, here for the victory of the hosts who are really playing great at home so far, while Forfar has even 6 defeats in a row on visits.

Brighton, under Fabian Hirzeler, will struggle without several injured players, including James Milner and Evan Ferguson. However, the visitors showed solid form with a score (LWWWD) and an average of two goals per game. Brighton is in solid form, with three wins, one draw, and one loss in the last five games. Coach Fabian Hirzeler's team scores an average of 2.00 goals per match in the last five matches, while they also managed to keep a clean sheet in two games.

An interesting duel between Hurkacz and Kecmanovic awaits us. Hurkacz is set as a big favorite here, but it is known that Hurkacz has his bad moments, especially in the Big Tournament, which is played in 3 sets. Kecmanovic won even 2 out of 3 head-to-head matches, so I believe that we are expecting a long and exhausting match between these 2 players.

Arsenal are preparing to welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Emirates Stadium on January 15, 2025, at 21:00 in the 21st round of the Premier League. This is a classic London derby, which always arouses great interest. Arsenal is currently second in the table with 40 points, while Tottenham is in 12th place with 24 points. The weather will be cold, with a temperature of 3°C and cloudy skies, which could affect the dynamics of the game. Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, have not lost at home in their last 12 games, making them favorites in this match according to the bookies. On the other hand, Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou will try to surprise the opponent, although his team is not in the best form with only one win in the last five matches. Arsenal are dealing with a number of injuries that could significantly affect their performance against Tottenham. The absence of key players like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus represents a big challenge for Mikel Arteta's team.

The hosts will be without several key players due to injuries, including Dwight McNeil and James Garner, which could affect their game. On the other hand, Aston Villa are favorites with odds of 2.32 to win, although they are missing important players like John McGinn. The recommended betting type is a draw with odds of 3.38. Everton is known for its defensive game so far and often wins points at home, while Aston Villa hasn't had the best away game lately. Weather conditions will be cold and cloudy, with a temperature of 3°C, which could further affect the playing style of both teams.

Leicester is playing a very important match this season. The team is in a series of 5 consecutive defeats, and here at any cost, they must win in order to keep up with the other teams and remain competitive for survival this season. Palace played several good matches recently, especially the draw against Chelsea, but I still think that Leicester will win.