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Instituto leads, but Boca favored

Instituto leads, but Boca favored

La Gloria tops the standings with 25 points, but the model gives the Xeneize a 49% chance of victory at Estadio Monumental Presidente Perón.

By EnPelotas Staff
Deportes

Copa América 2028 may return to US with Mexico invited

Concacaf and Conmebol have spent the past year negotiating an expansion to 20 national teams, giving El Tri the rematch it never got in 2024.

Gimnasia favored over Atlético Tucumán

Gimnasia favored over Atlético Tucumán

In Argentina's First Division, the home side arrives in better form and with a commanding historical edge over an Atlético Tucumán side that struggles on the road.

Braga vs Sporting CP: tight race for the top

Braga vs Sporting CP: tight race for the top

With just four points separating them in the standings, Sporting Braga looks for points against a Sporting CP side that arrives unbeaten and carries a slight edge according to stat...

Last-place Málaga hosts Espanyol at La Rosaleda

Last-place Málaga hosts Espanyol at La Rosaleda

At La Rosaleda, Málaga searches for its first league win of the season against an Espanyol team that has never lost to them, with the odds giving the visitors a slight edge.

Lens hosts unbeaten Lyon in tight matchup

Lens hosts unbeaten Lyon in tight matchup

Cahuzac's side looks to turn things around against a Lyon team that has yet to lose in Ligue 1, in a matchup where history favors the hosts but the odds are razor thin.

Unbeaten leader Dortmund hosts Werder Bremen

Unbeaten leader Dortmund hosts Werder Bremen

Borussia Dortmund, with a perfect record and sole possession of first place, looks to keep its strong start going against an inconsistent Werder Bremen side that has never beaten i...

Al Nassr heavy favorite against Diriyah Club

Al Nassr heavy favorite against Diriyah Club

Postecoglou's side, which won both previous meetings with Diriyah by a combined 11 to 1, looks to confirm its favorite status at Al-Awwal Park according to the model, which project...

Moreirense Hosts Gil Vicente in Tight Clash

Moreirense Hosts Gil Vicente in Tight Clash

With just a point separating them and a head-to-head record tilted toward Gil Vicente, both sides are looking to pull away from the lower half of the Liga Portugal table.

Aldosivi vs. Sarmiento: an even matchup at the Minella

Aldosivi vs. Sarmiento: an even matchup at the Minella

Bottom-placed Aldosivi looks to snap a losing streak against a Sarmiento side that dominates the head-to-head record, in a match the numbers project as a close one.

Pochettino pleased with USA's young guns

Pochettino pleased with USA's young guns

Julian Hall, Cavan Sullivan and company flashed real promise, but the goalkeeper spot and central defense still lack a clear owner ahead of the Haiti clash.

LaLiga EA Sports

Raphinha a doubt for Barça vs. Getafe

The Brazilian, who has scored thirteen goals this season, is training apart from the group, and a Friday fitness test will determine whether he makes the squad.

Postecoglou: Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to go for Al Nassr

Postecoglou: Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to go for Al Nassr

The coach declines to weigh in on Ronaldo's clash with Jorge Jesus over Portugal duty and says the forward arrives in good spirits ahead of the Al Draih match.

Deportes

Mbappé's Real Madrid future in doubt after Mourinho scolding

While the Frenchman weighs his options with Liverpool and Arsenal circling, the market is also buzzing with names like Julián Álvarez, Adrien Truffert and teenager Luca Williams-Ba...

Vasco da Gama beats Botafogo 2-1 in Rio derby

Vasco da Gama beats Botafogo 2-1 in Rio derby

The Cruzmaltino reel off a third straight Brazilian league win, with Tite sent off along the way, ahead of a trip to face Boca in the Copa Sudamericana.

Liga Premier

Liverpool vs. Manchester City: kickoff time and how to watch

The Anfield side look to stop City, who haven't dropped a single point so far in the Premier League, in a clash available on Disney+.

Tagliafico played World Cup final with cramping quads

Tagliafico played World Cup final with cramping quads

Argentina's fullback opened up about how he experienced the loss to Spain and admitted he even considered leaving the national team.

Liga Premier

United-Tottenham: Neither Wants to Keep Going Winless

On Saturday at Old Trafford, United looks to snap its run of draws while Tottenham, still without a win in the Premier League, needs its first good news of the year.

Piero Maza to referee Boca-Vasco da Gama semifinal

Piero Maza to referee Boca-Vasco da Gama semifinal

The referee has already taken charge of two Boca matches in this tournament, and the Xeneize won both, as they now look to gain an edge in the first leg against the Brazilian side.

Arsenal eyes Gilberto Mora, Xolos' 17-year-old gem

Arsenal eyes Gilberto Mora, Xolos' 17-year-old gem

Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool, Dortmund and Benfica are also tracking the Mexican teenager, while Endrick, Balde, Cherki and Kovačić feature in other transfer market moves.

USWNT tests itself against Spain before 2027

USWNT tests itself against Spain before 2027

Lavelle and head coach Emma Hayes see October's two friendlies against the reigning world champions as a key test for growth heading into the next World Cup cycle.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

River vs. Estudiantes (RC): time, TV, lineups

Saturday at the Monumental, River looks to snap a rough stretch while the Leones need a win to avoid the drop to Primera Nacional.

David Silva unretires, signs with Supreme Sha Tin

David Silva unretires, signs with Supreme Sha Tin

The World Cup winner with Spain and former Manchester City captain had retired in 2023 due to a knee injury, but at 40 he's taking on one last adventure in Hong Kong's Premier Leag...

Bellingham: from Tuchel clash to England leader

Bellingham: from Tuchel clash to England leader

After months of friction with his manager, the midfielder found tactical freedom and rediscovered his love for playing for England.

Pedro Rodriguez retires from soccer at 39

Pedro Rodriguez retires from soccer at 39

The Canary Islands native closes out a career with three Champions Leagues, five La Liga titles, a World Cup and a European Championship after stops at Barcelona, Chelsea, Roma and...

Messi explains why Argentina lost the 2026 World Cup final

Messi explains why Argentina lost the 2026 World Cup final

In his last match with the Albiceleste, he scored from the penalty spot, set up two goals, and revealed the team arrived "running on fumes" for the final after the toll taken by th...

Chicago Fire beat Vancouver 3-1 despite missed penalty

Chicago Fire beat Vancouver 3-1 despite missed penalty

Bamba, Zinckernagel and Haile-Selassie scored for the Fire at Soldier Field, strengthening their grip on a top spot in the MLS Eastern Conference.

Messi closes out his Argentina career with a penalty goal

Messi closes out his Argentina career with a penalty goal

The Rosario native played his last match for Argentina in a tribute friendly in Buenos Aires, bowing out as the national team's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player.

Raphinha Misses Ballon d'Or List Despite LaLiga Scoring Lead

Raphinha Misses Ballon d'Or List Despite LaLiga Scoring Lead

Injuries cost him 26 matches and 125 days out between August 2025 and July 2026, a stretch that ultimately left him off the list despite his numbers at Barcelona.

Switzerland thrash North Macedonia 3-0

Switzerland thrash North Macedonia 3-0

Goals from Rieder, Manzambi and Ndoye confirm Switzerland's total dominance as they reach 12 points without a loss in Nations League Group B1.

    
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