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Revolution favored against erratic Red Bulls

Revolution favored against erratic Red Bulls

The Revolution arrive as favorites at Gillette Stadium after three straight wins, while the Red Bulls look to turn things around on the road.

By EnPelotas Staff
Inter Miami favored over Cincinnati

Inter Miami favored over Cincinnati

The model gives Inter Miami a 64% chance of victory over an FC Cincinnati side with no margin for error in MLS, in a series that has been tight between the two clubs.

Charlotte favored over struggling Montreal

Charlotte favored over struggling Montreal

Despite a rough recent stretch, Charlotte enters as a heavy favorite (62%) to beat a CF Montreal team that sits last in the table and hasn't won in its last five matches.

LaLiga EA Sports

Yamal, third in Ballon d'Or, stays calm about it

The Barcelona winger, who won his third straight Kopa Trophy, said his focus is already on getting the team back to winning ways.

Lazio rout Sassuolo 6-2 to lead Serie A

Lazio rout Sassuolo 6-2 to lead Serie A

A Noslin brace and goals from all over the lineup helped Lazio crush a Sassuolo side that played a man down from the 30th minute and missed two penalties.

Monza host a favored Napoli in Serie A

Monza host a favored Napoli in Serie A

Second-to-last Monza look for a home spark against a defensively sturdier Napoli side, in a matchup where the statistical model gives the visitors a 56 percent chance of victory an...

Genoa under pressure vs. Juventus

Genoa under pressure vs. Juventus

Genoa, 16th with just 7 points, looks to find its footing against a seventh-place Juventus side that arrives as the favorite according to the probability model.

Bottom club Venezia hosts leaders Inter

Bottom club Venezia hosts leaders Inter

Last-place Venezia takes on unbeaten Internazionale, the clear favorite according to our model, in a head-to-head record that tilts entirely in favor of Chivu's side.

Parma Hosts Udinese in Relegation Six-Pointer

Parma Hosts Udinese in Relegation Six-Pointer

With just a point separating them and similarly grim recent form, Parma and Udinese collide at the Tardini with no clear favorite according to our model, which gives a slight edge ...

Unbeaten Milan host Bologna

Unbeaten Milan host Bologna

Serie A's fourth-place side, unbeaten in eight matchdays, enters as the favorite against an inconsistent Bologna team looking to climb out of the lower half of the table.

Deportes

Real Madrid eyes Mac Allister at Mourinho's request

The Argentine midfielder is under contract with Liverpool through 2028 with no renewal in sight, while other names moving across Europe include Lewis Hall, Jamie Gittens and Ismail...

LaLiga EA Sports

China Suspends LaLiga Broadcasts Over Mbappe Joke

The French forward apologized in three languages and LaLiga issued its own apology after his offhand comment about a meme comparing him to Mao Zedong.

Neymar Risks Six-Game Ban Over Santos Incident

Neymar Risks Six-Game Ban Over Santos Incident

The forward was sent off for breaking the so-called "Vinicius Junior rule," and Brazil's Sports Justice Tribunal will decide his punishment this Wednesday.

LaLiga EA Sports

Laporta backs Lamine Yamal after Ballon d'Or and Clasico

Barcelona's president said in London that the winger will eventually win the award and urged fans to read both setbacks as motivation, as the team holds onto first place in LaLiga ...

Deportes

Mbappé loses China sponsors over Mao comment

Dongpeng, Mengniu and Milkground severed their contracts with the striker after remarks he made about a meme featuring the Chinese dictator's image.

De Arrascaeta leads Flamengo past Mineiro

De Arrascaeta leads Flamengo past Mineiro

The Uruguayan scored a key goal in the 3-2 win over Atletico Mineiro and put Mengao alone atop the standings.

Harry Kane Claims the 2026 Ballon d'Or

Harry Kane Claims the 2026 Ballon d'Or

The Bayern forward edges out Mbappe and Lamine Yamal, also takes home the top scorer award, and Alexia Putellas celebrates her third women's Ballon d'Or.

Kane wins Ballon d'Or, first Englishman in 25 years

Kane wins Ballon d'Or, first Englishman in 25 years

The Bayern Munich forward beat out Mbappe and Lamine Yamal, and dedicated his speech to Tottenham, England and his family.

Ballon d'Or: Leak Before the Gala

Ballon d'Or: Leak Before the Gala

The award's own website accidentally posted three different results just hours before the ceremony, though it was Harry Kane who ultimately took home the real trophy.

Sevilla beats Osasuna 2-0

Sevilla beats Osasuna 2-0

With less possession but sharper finishing, Sevilla beat Osasuna 2-0 at the Sanchez-Pizjuan and padded its cushion in the LaLiga table.

PSG tops Lyon with goals off the bench

PSG tops Lyon with goals off the bench

Mayulu and Godts, both fresh off the bench, broke open a match PSG controlled from start to finish, beating Lyon 2-0 to strengthen its hold on first place in Ligue 1.

LaLiga EA Sports

Barcelona vs Alavés: the league leader's response after El Clásico

Lamine Yamal and Raphinha's side host an Alavés team that beat them in their last meeting, at Camp Nou.

Messi, in mate and a hoodie, watches Boca in Miami

Messi, in mate and a hoodie, watches Boca in Miami

The Argentine star watched, with no fuss at all, Boca's rout and his own Cornellà's draw at the Messi Cup, where he was given a jersey with his name and the number 10 on it.

Deportes

Luis Díaz, 24th in 2026 Ballon d'Or

The Bayern Munich winger from Colombia lands on the list for a second time after a season of 26 goals and 20 assists, though Falcao remains the best-placed Colombian in the award's...

Luis Diaz, 24th in Ballon d'Or despite Bayern form

Luis Diaz, 24th in Ballon d'Or despite Bayern form

The Colombian was key to Bayern's treble with 26 goals and 23 assists, but his dip in form at the World Cup with Colombia cost him a higher spot in the voting.

Deportes

Ballon d'Or 2026: Gala Heads to London

Thierry Henry and Kate Scott will host the ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre, the first time the award has been handed out in the English capital.

Torino looks to break the curse against Como

Torino looks to break the curse against Como

Fabregas' side arrives as the favorite (57%) with a lopsided 12-2 goal edge over their last four meetings with Torino, who will try to flip the script at the Stadio Olimpico Grande...

Unbeaten Roma favored over slumping Cagliari

Unbeaten Roma favored over slumping Cagliari

The model gives Roma, third and still unbeaten in Serie A, a 71 percent chance of victory against a Cagliari side that arrives having lost its last two matches.

Sassuolo hosts unbeaten leaders Lazio

Sassuolo hosts unbeaten leaders Lazio

Sassuolo, mired in the relegation zone, looks to halt an unbeaten Lazio side at the MAPEI Stadium, a team that also dominates the recent head-to-head record.

Copa Liga Inglesa

Liverpool-Chelsea: Anfield showdown in the League Cup

The Reds arrive on a hot streak while Chelsea look to bounce back after falling in the derby to Tottenham.

    
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