Friday, 9 May 2025
#1: Coventry City vs Sunderland
Kick-Off Time: 20:00 GMT | Venue: Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry
Prediction: Coventry City 2 – 0 Sunderland
Betting:
- Match Result: Coventry City (6/5)
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 (4/5)
- Both Teams to Score: No (10/11)
- Correct Score: 2-0 (9/1)
Current Form:
Coventry City: W-D-L-W-W
Sunderland: L-L-L-L-L
Head-to-Head:
Coventry City (2 wins), Sunderland (1 win), Draws (2) in last 5 meetings.
Team News:
Coventry City: Full squad available.
Sunderland: Defender Daniel Ballard recently returned from injury; potential risk of booking.
Key Players: - Coventry City:
- Striker: Viktor Gyökeres – 18 goals this season (0.65 xG/90).
- Midfielder: Callum O’Hare – 7 assists, 2.4 key passes/90 (FBref).
- Sunderland:
- Striker: Ross Stewart – 12 goals this season (0.58 xG/90).
- Midfielder: Dan Neil – 3.1 tackles/90 (Opta).
#2: AC Milan vs Bologna
Kick-Off Time: 19:45 GMT | Venue: San Siro, Milan
Prediction: AC Milan 0 – 1 Bologna
Betting:
- Match Result: Bologna (19/10)
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 (4/5)
- Both Teams to Score: No (10/11)
- Correct Score: 0-1 (8/1)
Current Form:
AC Milan: W-D-L-W-L
Bologna: W-W-D-W-W
Head-to-Head:
AC Milan (3 wins), Bologna (1 win), Draws (1) in last 5 meetings.
Team News:
AC Milan: Midfielder Ismaël Bennacer suspended.
Bologna: Full squad available.
Key Players: - AC Milan:
- Forward: Rafael Leão – 10 goals, 5 assists (0.55 xG/90).
- Midfielder: Sandro Tonali – 2.8 interceptions/90 (FBref).
- Bologna:
- Forward: Riccardo Orsolini – 9 goals, 4 assists (0.60 xG/90).
- Midfielder: Nicolás Domínguez – 3.2 tackles/90 (Opta).
#3: Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim
Kick-Off Time: 18:30 GMT | Venue: Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg
Prediction: Wolfsburg 2 – 2 Hoffenheim
Betting:
- Match Result: Draw (11/4)
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 (8/11)
- Both Teams to Score: Yes (4/7)
- Correct Score: 2-2 (12/1)
Current Form:
Wolfsburg: D-W-L-D-W
Hoffenheim: W-L-W-D-L
Head-to-Head:
Wolfsburg (2 wins), Hoffenheim (2 wins), Draws (1) in last 5 meetings.
Team News:
Wolfsburg: Defender Maxence Lacroix suspended.
Hoffenheim: Striker Andrej Kramarić doubtful (ankle injury).
Key Players: - Wolfsburg:
- Forward: Jonas Wind – 11 goals, 3 assists (0.65 xG/90).
- Midfielder: Maximilian Arnold – 2.9 key passes/90 (FBref).
- Hoffenheim:
- Forward: Ihlas Bebou – 8 goals, 2 assists (0.50 xG/90).
- Midfielder: Dennis Geiger – 3.0 tackles/90 (Opta).
#4: Las Palmas vs Rayo Vallecano
Kick-Off Time: 19:00 GMT | Venue: Estadio de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas
Prediction: Las Palmas 1 – 1 Rayo Vallecano
Betting:
- Match Result: Draw (23/10)
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 (4/5)
- Both Teams to Score: Yes (10/11)
- Correct Score: 1-1 (11/2)
Current Form:
Las Palmas: L-D-W-L-D
Rayo Vallecano: W-L-D-W-L
Head-to-Head:
Las Palmas (1 win), Rayo Vallecano (2 wins), Draws (2) in last 5 meetings.
Team News:
Las Palmas: Defender Álvaro Lemos out (hamstring injury).
Rayo Vallecano: Midfielder Óscar Valentín suspended.
Key Players: - Las Palmas:
- Forward: Jonathan Viera – 7 goals, 6 assists (0.55 xG/90).
- Midfielder: Enzo Loiodice – 2.5 key passes/90 (FBref).
- Rayo Vallecano:
- Forward: Raúl de Tomás – 10 goals (0.60 xG/90).
- Midfielder: Santi Comesaña – 3.1 tackles/90 (Opta).
#5: Ayr United vs Partick Thistle
Kick-Off Time: 19:45 GMT | Venue: Somerset Park, Ayr
Prediction: Ayr United 2 – 1 Partick Thistle
Betting:
- Match Result: Ayr United (1/1)
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 (10/11)
- Both Teams to Score: Yes (4/5)
- Correct Score: 2-1 (8/1)
Current Form:
Ayr United: W-L-D-W-L
Partick Thistle: L-D-L-W-D
Head-to-Head:
Ayr United (2 wins), Partick Thistle (2 wins), Draws (1) in last 5 meetings.
Team News:
Ayr United: Midfielder Jamie Murphy fit to play.
Partick Thistle: Striker Brian Graham available.
Key Players: - Ayr United:
- Forward: Dipo Akinyemi – 15 goals (0.70 xG/90).
- Midfielder: Ben Dempsey – 2.8 key passes/90 (FBref).
- Partick Thistle:
- Forward: Brian Graham – 18 goals (0.75 xG/90).
- Midfielder: Stuart Bannigan – 3.0 tackles/90 (Opta).
#6: Cork City vs Derry City
Kick-Off Time: 19:45 GMT | Venue: Turner’s Cross, Cork
Prediction: Cork City 0 – 2 Derry City
Betting:
- Match Result: Derry City (8/11)
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 (4/5)
- Both Teams to Score: No (10/11)
- Correct Score: 0-2 (7/1)
Current Form:
Cork City: L-L-D-L-W
Derry City: W-W-D-W-W
Head-to-Head:
Cork City (1 win), Derry City (3 wins), Draws (1) in last 5 meetings.
Team News:
Cork City: Defender Ally Gilchrist suspended.
Derry City: Full squad available.
Key Players: - Cork City:
- Forward: Ruairi Keating – 6 goals (0.50 xG/90).
- Midfielder: Barry Coffey – 2.4 key passes/90 (FBref).
- Derry City:
- Forward: Jamie McGonigle – 12 goals (0.65
