Tips of the day

Serie AWon1:1

FiorentinaAtalanta

Why this pick: Neither side have much left to play for in the final round, which often leads to cautious football rather than an open contest. Fiorentina gained confidence after beating Juventus, but their recent attacking record has still been inconsistent. Atalanta have already secured European qualification and may lack full intensity. With limited motivation on both sides and recent trends pointing toward tighter games, a low-scoring match looks the most likely outcome.

Premier DivisionWon2:4

Galway UnitedBohemians

Why this pick: Galway United have been playing very open football in recent matches. In their last five games, they scored 9 goals and conceded 8. At home, the team consistently finds the net but also has a run of matches without clean sheets. Bohemians are currently third in the table and also show strong attacking output. Over the same five-game stretch, they scored 9 goals, including solid wins over Drogheda (2:1) and Dundalk (3:1). Both squads are close to full strength with no major injuries, so a fast-paced and high-scoring game is expected.

Why this pick: Prediction is a win for Bandecchi, and here is why: She is on a six-match winning streak, showing strong form and a fighting spirit. She has already pulled off two hard-fought victories in this qualification stage. In her last match against Czech player Salkova, she was down 4–5 and 15–40 on serve, but managed to hold, break back, and close out the match. Bandecchi has a strong serve and rarely makes mistakes on her first serve. She is also aggressive on return, which often brings her success. At the moment, she looks to be at her peak form and is highly motivated to reach the main draw. Her opponent is inconsistent and capable of losing to much lower-ranked players. Although Hruncakova recently beat Andreescu, that version of Andreescu is not at her best. Overall, even if not easily, Bandecchi should come out on top.