Vladislav has been professionally engaged in freelance journalism for seven years and has worked with numerous leading sports publications. A football and martial arts fanatic, he spent years training in both disciplines before turning to writing.
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Posted on: 14 Aug 2025
Nice and Toulouse meet in the opening round in Ligue 1 while dealing with the same issues. Both sides seem completely out of shape, with huge problems in attack and even greater injury problems.
Posted on: 13 Aug 2025
Midtjylland needed less than 15 minutes to score their first goal last week and were unstoppable until the final whistle. With a two-goal advantage and a full stadium behind them, it should be an easy outing for the Wolves, who are already seeing the Europa League around the corner.
Posted on: 10 Aug 2025
Scandinavian matchups often produce highlights but the 0-0 draw in the first leg last week left much to be desired. Neither Malmo nor Copenhagen did enough even to deserve the win, leaving the door open for the second leg. With 0.11 xG for Malmo and 0.58 xG for Copenhagen, last week’s match must have felt like a waste of time […]
Posted on: 10 Aug 2025
With European football secured for this season, the question now is which team will make it to the final stage of the Champions League qualifications and which team will get demoted to the Europa League. After a close game and a bit of luck, Qarabag have the advantage ahead of this second leg.
Posted on: 10 Aug 2025
Porto’s quest begins with a home match against Vitoria Guimaraes, a team they’re used to beating. But the situation is far more complicated now, after Jorge Costa’s passing last week. How will this tragedy impact their performance?
Posted on: 09 Aug 2025
Orlando City and Inter Miami return to MLS after reaching the knockout rounds of the Leagues Cup earlier this week. With the teams sitting right next to each other in the standings, this derby is a must-win for both sides.
Posted on: 07 Aug 2025
AFC Wimbledon returned to League One after three years in the lower tier but suffered a setback in the opening round. Will we see a better performance against Lincoln, who were flawless in their season opener? The Dons showed nothing on the pitch against Luton and leaving with a minimal 1-0 loss was the only positive. In 90 minutes, Wimbledon […]
Posted on: 07 Aug 2025
Both Barnsley and Burton began the season with strong performances but only one team can extend its winning streak here. The Tykes will be extremely motivated to get their first home win of the season, especially after failing to beat the Brewers a few months ago.
Posted on: 07 Aug 2025
Northampton City are in no position to make more early mistakes, but Bradford City will be eager to extend their winning streak after beating Wycombe in the opening round. It’s been a while but this huge rivalry will be renewed on Saturday.
Posted on: 06 Aug 2025
There are some gems in-between the low-profile qualification fixtures and Servette vs Utrecht is just the type of game you don’t want to miss, as both sides are known for their goal-packed matches. Servette didn’t last long in the Champions League, despite their phenomenal performance last season in the Swiss Super League. Les Grenats fell short against Viktoria Plzen after […]
Posted on: 06 Aug 2025
Both FCSB and Drita got relegated to the Europa League qualifiers after their unconvincing performances last week. Will the Romanian champions struggle against yet another modest opposition? The 28-time Romanian champions and former European Cup winners enter this clash with four consecutive defeats across all competitions, and Elias Charalambous’ time at the club may be coming to an end if […]
Posted on: 05 Aug 2025
Both sides need to win at all costs as there are multiple teams beneath them with almost equal chances of making it to the knockout stage. Inter Miami vs Pumas is shaping to be one of the highlights of the third group stage round.
Posted on: 04 Aug 2025
Dynamo Kyiv appear to be in exceptional form but Pafos already defied the odds when they took out Maccabi Tel Aviv a week ago. Can the small Cypriot side do it again against the much stronger Ukrainian champions?
Posted on: 10 Jul 2025
Madison Square Garden will host a historic all-female event this Friday, as boxing royalty Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano clash for the third time for the WBO, WBC, and IBF super-lightweight titles. The two legends of women’s boxing meet again eight months later, after Katie Taylor defended her belts in November 2024, overcoming Serrano via unanimous decision. Tale of the […]
Posted on: 24 Jun 2025
Two of the most unlikely favourites will clash for the top of the table in the Western Conference. Will Vancouver bounce back from the shocking defeat to Columbus Crew or will San Diego extend their winning streak to three in a row?
Posted on: 23 Jun 2025
Group B of the Gold Cup has been the most competitive one in the competition and Honduras and Curacao meet in the final round to decide which team will move forward to the playoffs. Expect a tight clash with at least a few highlight moments.
Posted on: 11 Jun 2025
Fortaleza host Santos in a fixture from the drop zone, that could be key for the future of both sides this season. Will Laion extend their winning streak against Santos or will the visitors step up and finally prove that they deserve to be in the top flight.
Posted on: 09 Jun 2025
Turkey will end their US tour with a tough friendly clash with Mexico, a week after beating the USA on their turf. Vincenzo Montella has one final match to find out which players deserve to be in the starting line-up a few months from now when Turkey continue their World Cup qualifications.
Posted on: 09 Jun 2025
Bolivia’s chances of making it to the play-offs are alive, but to achieve this, they must win all three remaining matches. Beating last-placed Chile would be a solid start ahead of the last two rounds against Colombia and Brazil.
Posted on: 08 Jun 2025
Greece look like one of the most promising teams ahead of the World Cup qualifiers and have been improving with every passing game. Last week, they crushed Slovakia 4-1. Can they do the same to Bulgaria in their final international friendly?
Posted on: 08 Jun 2025
There is more work to be done at Denmark, as the team had a questionable performance against Northern Ireland, and the final friendly match with Lithuania should provides an opportunity for Brian Reimer to pick his best squad ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.
Posted on: 31 May 2025
Palmeiras’ loss to Flamengo made the race for the top far more interesting, as multiple teams sit within three points of the summit. Cruzeiro are in their best form in years, but can they break the cycle of defeats against the Big Green?
Posted on: 26 May 2025
River Plate aim to take their anger out on Universitario, after suffering a shocking elimination from the domestic playoffs. At the same time, Los Cremas are in a tough spot, needing the three points to secure their place in the next stage of Copa Libertadores.
Posted on: 23 May 2025
Udinese have nothing to play for other than a positive finish to this complicated season. Fiorentina, on the other hand, need the three points and a big dose of luck in order to get back to the Conference League next season.
Posted on: 23 May 2025
Empoli escaped relegation in the 93rd minute a year ago and are in a similar position again. To survive, they have to take out Verona, who are also at risk of getting relegated. Keep your eyes on this matchup, as it will be one of the highlights of the final round in Serie A.