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USA, Mexico in Tight Clash

USA, Mexico in Tight Clash

With a nearly even head-to-head record and a slight edge for Mexico according to the model, the friendly promises goals from both sides at State Farm Stadium.

By EnPelotas Staff
Northern Ireland rout Ukraine 0-3

Northern Ireland rout Ukraine 0-3

A Ciaron Brown brace and a goal from Isaac Price sink Ukraine, who dominated the ball but not the finishing, leaving Northern Ireland atop Group B2.

Lewandowski Hat Trick in 6-0 Rout of Romania

Lewandowski Hat Trick in 6-0 Rout of Romania

Dragusin's 21st-minute red card opened the door for a historic Poland rout in the Nations League, with three goals from Lewandowski.

Argentina heavy favorite over Burkina Faso

Argentina heavy favorite over Burkina Faso

With Messi and momentum from a 4-0 win over its previous opponent, the national team is a heavy favorite according to the probability model against an inconsistent Burkina Faso sid...

Hungary beats Georgia 1-0, fires 26 shots

Hungary beats Georgia 1-0, fires 26 shots

A Milos Kerkez header in the 34th minute settled a Nations League match in which Hungary fired 26 shots to Georgia's 8.

France, Italy Draw 1-1 in Goal-Fest

France, Italy Draw 1-1 in Goal-Fest

Despite dominating play and holding a man advantage after Upamecano's red card, France couldn't put away an Italy side that answered with a stunning Bastoni strike to grab a point ...

Faroe Islands Rescue 1-1 Draw Against Slovakia

Faroe Islands Rescue 1-1 Draw Against Slovakia

Despite dominating possession and corners, Slovakia couldn't break down a Faroe Islands side that remains unbeaten with its third straight draw in the Nations League.

Bosnia and Sweden draw 1-1 in Nations League

Bosnia and Sweden draw 1-1 in Nations League

Sweden dominated with a disallowed goal and several missed chances, but Bosnia leveled with a stunning free kick from Alajbegovic to split the points in Group B4.

De Bruyne brace sinks Turkey 3-0

De Bruyne brace sinks Turkey 3-0

With a brace from Kevin De Bruyne and a goal from Lukaku, Belgium got past a feisty Turkey side and moved to 6 points in UEFA Nations League Group A1.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Vélez vs. Platense: the Fortín's unbeaten streak meets the Calamar

On Monday, October 5 at the Amalfitani, the Fortín looks to extend its unbeaten streak against a Platense side that's struggling in the standings but riding the momentum of reachin...

Deportes

Tapia: why Boca is thriving and who should wear the 10

The 1986 world champion praised Arruabarrena's work and Paredes' leadership at Boca, and picked Alexis MacAllister as the heir to Messi's jersey for the national team.

Adzic brace lifts Montenegro to win

Adzic brace lifts Montenegro to win

Montenegro beat Latvia 2-1 in the Nations League behind a brace from Adzic to reach 9 points, while the hosts remain stuck on 1 after three matchdays.

Cyprus holds on with ten men, beats Armenia 2-0

Cyprus holds on with ten men, beats Armenia 2-0

Konomis and Kakoullis put the hosts up quickly, and despite Pileas's red card and Armenia's total control of the second half, Cyprus held onto the result in Nations League Group C2...

Newell's and Lanús meet in tight Rosario clash

Newell's and Lanús meet in tight Rosario clash

Separated by just one point in Group A, Newell's and Lanús face off at the Marcelo Bielsa in a match the model sees as tight, with a slight edge for the visitors.

Tucumán vs. Barracas: a clash of slumps

Tucumán vs. Barracas: a clash of slumps

Separated by a single point in the standings and with an even head to head history, Atlético Tucumán hosts Barracas Central in a match the model projects as tight and low scoring....

Ivory Coast Favored Against Cameroon

Ivory Coast Favored Against Cameroon

The model gives the Ivorians a 54% chance of victory over Cameroon in a friendly at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.

Spain Heavy Favorite vs. Czechia at Tartiere

Spain Heavy Favorite vs. Czechia at Tartiere

The model gives Spain an 89% chance of victory over a Czech side that has yet to pick up a point or score a goal in the Nations League.

Moldova shocks Kazakhstan, wins 2-1

Moldova shocks Kazakhstan, wins 2-1

Two goals in four minutes at the start of the second half were enough for Moldova to beat a Kazakhstan side that controlled possession but not the scoreline, in UEFA Nations League...

Canada favored over Peru in Montreal

Canada favored over Peru in Montreal

The hosts arrive unbeaten in their friendlies and the model gives them a 59% chance of victory against a Peru side looking to snap its losing skid.

Defensa y Justicia vs. San Lorenzo, no clear favorite

Defensa y Justicia vs. San Lorenzo, no clear favorite

El Halcón, third in Group A, dominates the head-to-head record against a Ciervo Rojo in need of points, though the model points to a tight match with few goals expected.

Messi and Ronaldo: two very different goodbyes

Messi and Ronaldo: two very different goodbyes

As Argentina prepares a celebration for Messi's farewell on October 6 against Benin, Cristiano Ronaldo walked out of Portugal's camp following a clash with coach Jorge Jesus.

Carlos Espí: from five-goal day to the senior squad

Carlos Espí: from five-goal day to the senior squad

De la Fuente calls him up to cover for the injured Ferran Torres, who is out with an ankle issue, after the Real Madrid forward's historic five-goal haul against San Marino.

Croatia vs. England: Nations League Showdown

Croatia vs. England: Nations League Showdown

With history and the model's numbers favoring England, Croatia will look to stay in the Group A3 hunt on home turf in Rijeka, in a match expected to see goals from both sides.

Belarus Favored at Home Against San Marino

Belarus Favored at Home Against San Marino

Tied at 1 point apiece and with a head-to-head record of two home wins without conceding, the model gives Belarus a 96% chance of winning this Group C1 direct showdown.

Russia big favorite vs Namibia

Russia big favorite vs Namibia

In a friendly with nothing on the line, Karpin's side arrives on a hot streak, with the odds giving Russia a 72% chance of beating Namibia.

Champions League

Real Madrid: goal ruled out in 89th minute vs. City

Pau Quesada lashed out at the referee after the 1-1 draw in Manchester and admitted he could have been sent off for his protests.

Brazil Arrives in Kolkata to Take on India

Brazil Arrives in Kolkata to Take on India

Ancelotti's side, riding a strong run of form, faces an India team looking to snap a winless streak in a friendly with no prior history between the two nations.

Ballon d'Or 2026: London Gala on October 26

Ballon d'Or 2026: London Gala on October 26

France Football is moving the ceremony to the London Palladium to mark the award's 70th anniversary, with Mbappé, Kane, Messi and the entire World Cup winning squad among the nomin...

Pochettino, Ancelotti, Tuchel: club stars, not shining with national teams

Pochettino, Ancelotti, Tuchel: club stars, not shining with national teams

Pochettino, Ancelotti, Tuchel, Zidane and Klopp now coach national teams, but the lack of time to train explains why their sides never quite take off.

Seattle rallies to beat Kansas City 2-1

Seattle rallies to beat Kansas City 2-1

The Seattle Sounders came from behind after falling to an André Luiz goal, sealing the win with a late strike from Cristian Roldan.

    
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