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Benfica-Moreirense: a clash of opposite trends

Benfica-Moreirense: a clash of opposite trends

Liga Portugal pits the form leader against a side that has gone winless in its last few matches.

By EnPelotas Staff
Palomino to referee Alianza Lima vs. Universitario

Palomino to referee Alianza Lima vs. Universitario

The 44-year-old official will take charge of his first Lima derby on Saturday, September 12, at Matute.

Deportes

McTominay has heart procedure, out two weeks

The Napoli midfielder will miss the Champions League opener against Arsenal and Scotland's first matches under Pocognoli.

Sporting-Galatasaray, hosts favored

Sporting-Galatasaray, hosts favored

The home side arrives with four wins in its last five matches, and the model's numbers give it a 61% chance of winning.

PSG vs Slovan in Champions League

PSG vs Slovan in Champions League

The Parisian side opens its league phase campaign against an opponent arriving with better recent form.

Arsenal favored in Naples as Napoli slumps

Arsenal favored in Naples as Napoli slumps

The Gunners have won four of their last five matches and are clear favorites according to our prediction model, which gives them a 56% chance of victory.

Liverpool hosts Atlético in a wide-open duel

Liverpool hosts Atlético in a wide-open duel

The home side goes in as the favorite with a 51% win probability, though the 24% chance of a draw is a reminder the gap isn't huge.

Avellino targets James Rodríguez

Avellino targets James Rodríguez

The Colombian, a free agent since leaving Minnesota, needs match rhythm to prepare with Colombia for the Copa América.

Al Nassr Looks to Close Gap on Leaders Against Abha

Al Nassr Looks to Close Gap on Leaders Against Abha

The second-place club hosts the league's bottom side in a matchup where the 11-point gap on the table lines up with the odds from EnPelotas' model.

Serie A

McTominay has surgery for heart arrhythmia

Last season's Serie A MVP is expected to recover within two weeks, but he will miss the Champions League opener and several matches for club and country.

Copa Libertadores

IDV vs Flamengo in Libertadores quarterfinals

The reigning continental champion travels to Ecuador on Thursday looking to advance, while the Quito side will chase a major upset against the tougher opponent.

Luis Díaz among the 30 Ballon d'Or nominees

Luis Díaz among the 30 Ballon d'Or nominees

The Colombian winger arrives at the recognition with 26 goals and 23 assists in his first year in Germany, when he won the Bundesliga with the Bavarian club.

Martinez eyes third Yashin in a row

Martinez eyes third Yashin in a row

The Chelsea goalkeeper already won the award in 2023 and 2024, something no goalkeeper had ever done before in the history of the honor.

Deportes

Mirko Jozic returns to Chile after 20 years

The Croatian coach who won the 1991 Copa Libertadores with the Cacique was greeted at Santiago airport with flags and jerseys from his fans.

Lautaro and Messi Nominated for 2026 Ballon d'Or

Lautaro and Messi Nominated for 2026 Ballon d'Or

It's Lautaro's fifth straight nomination, while Messi shows up on the list just days after announcing his retirement from the Argentina national team.

Dembélé Leads Ballon d'Or Contenders in London

Dembélé Leads Ballon d'Or Contenders in London

France Football released the list of nominees for a ceremony moving out of Paris for the first time, marking 70 years since Stanley Matthews won the inaugural award.

Stuttgart vs Viking: even matchup with no room for error

Stuttgart vs Viking: even matchup with no room for error

The home side arrives in inconsistent form while the Norwegians are riding a hot streak, with the odds nearly dead even at the MHPArena.

Barcelona heavy favorite over Feyenoord in Champions League

Barcelona heavy favorite over Feyenoord in Champions League

The model gives the Catalans a 77% chance of victory compared to 9% for the Dutch side.

Deportes

Pacho makes Ballon d'Or list

Ecuador had not had a player in the conversation since Edison Mendez was nominated 20 years ago.

Deportes

Dembélé calls for Pacho in Ballon d'Or nominees

The 2025 winner is asking that the Ecuadorian PSG center back not be left off the list again.

Deportes

Fabián Ruiz eyes Ballon d'Or after Champions League and World Cup glory

The PSG midfielder was a key piece in Paris's Champions League triumph and in Spain's World Cup title under Luis de la Fuente.

U. de Chile beats Coquimbo 4-2, but Barrera hurt

U. de Chile beats Coquimbo 4-2, but Barrera hurt

The Argentine midfielder came off before halftime with discomfort in his right knee and is expected to be out for several weeks.

Copa Sudamericana

Santa Fe vs Vasco da Gama: a reunion thirty years later

The Bogota side faces the Brazilian club in the Sudamericana quarterfinals carrying the memory of that 1996 night when Dudamel starred and Rolo Florez sealed the qualification.

Champions League

Porto vs Manchester City: unbeaten sides clash in Champions League

Two teams still unbeaten in their domestic leagues meet Tuesday at Estadio do Dragao.

Liga Premier

Mac Allister wants Liverpool renewal after missing out on extensions

The World Cup winning midfielder admitted it stings to watch his midfield teammates lock in new contracts with the English club while his own future stays up in the air.

Copa Libertadores

Platense: the Ukrainian who discovered the club and is now bound for the Maracana

Ryzhak fled to Argentina to escape the war, stumbled upon the club's flags in his new neighborhood and was hooked after watching his first match.

Dembélé Picks His Favorites for the 2025/26 Ballon d'Or

Dembélé Picks His Favorites for the 2025/26 Ballon d'Or

The reigning winner doesn't see the award leaving PSG, and rules out voting for himself in the race for the trophy.

Morata opens up on missing the 2026 World Cup

Morata opens up on missing the 2026 World Cup

The Leganés forward admits he would have liked to play in the tournament, but understands Luis de la Fuente's decision and says he's happy for his teammates.

Champions League

Mourinho back at Madrid chasing the Champions League he never won

The Portuguese coach will face Inter Milan, the club with which he won his second Champions League, in the competition's opening matchday.

Unión beats Instituto 3-2 amid red card drama

Unión beats Instituto 3-2 amid red card drama

The home side made the most of its chances against a possession-heavy Instituto at Estadio 15 de Abril, in an afternoon that included a red card overturned by VAR and another shown...

    
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