[(Fluminense (RJ)) Strength]: 1. Fluminense (RJ) are currently ranked 7th in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A with 38 points, placing them at the higher level of the league table. While there is a gap to the Copa Libertadores qualification zone, they still have a chance to catch up. Hosting 19th-placed Esporte Clube Juventude, Fluminense (RJ) are highly motivated and urgently need a big win to ...Full Story »

[(Sanfrecce Hiroshima) Strength]: 1. Sanfrecce Hiroshima are only 2 points behind second-placed Kyoto Sanga FC, and the team still have a chance to challenge for the top spot, showing strong motivation to earn points at home against FC Tokyo.2. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have achieved 3 wins and 3 draws in their last 6 league matches, with a 50% win rate, showing good overall form. They recently elimin...Full Story »

[(Chengdu Rongcheng FC) Strength]: 1. Chengdu Rongcheng FC are currently only two points behind the league leaders Shanghai Port F.C., and a win in this match could potentially put them at the top of the table, indicating strong motivation from the team.2. Chengdu Rongcheng FC captain Tim Chow scored an elegant volley in the last match, which was the only goal of the game, helping the team secur...Full Story »

[(Esporte Clube Vitoria) Strength]: 1. Esporte Clube Vitoria currently have 25 points and are in the relegation zone. The team urgently need points to escape relegation, and their motivation to secure points is extremely strong.2. Esporte Clube Vitoria forward Aitor Cantalapiedra contributed a goal and an assist in the last league match, helping the team take the lead at one point. His individua...Full Story »

[(Arsenal Tula) Strength]: 1. Aleksandr Putsko performed well in the previous match, scoring the opening goal and setting the stage for his team's victory.2. In the last 5 years, the two teams have met 5 times, with Arsenal Tula winning 3, drawing 1, and losing 1, holding the upper hand. [(Arsenal Tula) Neutral]: 1. Arsenal Tula have scored 8 goals and conceded 6 ones in their last 5 matches, i...Full Story »

[(Republic of Ireland) Strength]: 1. Republic of Ireland's recent form has been poor, and playing at home, they are certainly eager to secure a victory and regain momentum, showing strong determination.2. Republic of Ireland have remained unbeaten in their last four home matches with two wins and two draws, demonstrating excellent home performance.3. In the past five encounters between the two t...Full Story »

Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecoglou are the two managers under the most pressure in the Premier League. Zohaib Alam - MUFC/Manchester United via Getty Images The second international break of the season is almost over, and the Premier League is ready to return this weekend, with Liverpool's clash against Manchester United at Anfield topping the bill. Each of England's 20 top-tier clubs have...Full Story »

Balotelli: I WILL play again - I have offers from Italy Former AC Milan and Inter striker Mario Balotelli says he's ready to return to football. Off contract since leaving Genoa over the summer, Balotelli has linked with moves across the globe ever since. Speaking at the Trento Sports Festival, the former Italy international stated: "I'm in a bit of a stalemate. I train several times a week o...Full Story »

When Carlo Ancelotti called up his Brazil squad for the trip to South Korea and Japan, Neymar was not even mentioned at the news conference. This would have been unthinkable a few weeks before. There were always questions about Neymar and his possible role at previous call-ups. So why not this time? The answer is that his comeback -- so far at least -- is not going to plan. It was on Oct. 12, 2...Full Story »

Barcelona president Laporta: Flick a Gladiator; Messi relationship has been 'recovered' Barcelona president Joan Laporta says he and the board are delighted with the work of coach Hansi Flick. The defending LaLiga champions have stumbled in the opening two months of the season. But on Flick, Laporta said on the on the 3Cat Bestial show: "He's a Gladiator, he's similar to Russell Crowe. He's a...Full Story »