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Benin vs Botswana - Saturday, 27 December 2025

league: Africa - Africa Cup of Nations

Beaten by the DRC during the first day 1-0, Benin has no other choice than to win today to still hope for qualification for the round of 16. We are talking about a selection which almost reached the World Cup play-offs but was beaten by Nigeria on the final day of the qualifiers 4-0. Before this failure, Benin had defeated Rwanda 0-1, Lesotho 4-0 and Zimbabwe 1-0. The Cheetahs have only passed the group stages once in their African Cup of Nations history, that was in 2019. Botswana was probably the weakest nation in this J1 in this CAN.

Beaten quite logically by Senegal 3-0, Botswana had already been beaten by Tunisia in a friendly 2-1. During the World Cup qualifiers, Botswana achieved just 10 points, finishing fifth in their group and out of reach of the qualifying seats. In all competitions, Botswana has not won in 6 matches for a record of 5 defeats. 

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Nigeria vs Tunisia - Saturday, 27 December 2025

league: Africa - Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria had a hard time defeating Tanzania when they entered the fray at the start of the week. Far from being vastly superior to its opponent, this selection still provided the essentials by winning by the smallest of margins 2-1 to settle in 2nd place in this group behind its opponent of the day. Winner of the African Cup of Nations three times in its history (1980, 1994 and 2013), the Super Eagles came very close to a new title during the last edition by falling in the final. It is therefore logical that they finished in 1st place in Group D during qualifying for this edition, ahead of Benin, Rwanda and Libya. On the other hand, Eric Chelle's men failed in the final of the qualifying play-offs for the 2026 World Cup against the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-1, elimination following penalties and they will therefore not be part of the party in America next June. Before the start of this competition, Nigeria had been defeated in a friendly match in Egypt 2-1 but with a reshuffled squad.

Tunisia, for its part, was quite serious for its debut in the tournament. Opposed to Uganda, they displayed their superiority before conceding to reduce the score at the very end of the match 3-1, which did not prevent them from taking control of the ranking of this group ahead of Nigeria. The 41st nation in the world is therefore on track to emerge from its group, unlike the last edition. Before this entry into the running, the Carthage Eagles were able to defeat Bostwana 2-1 during a friendly match. To qualify, Samil Trabelsi's players finished in 2nd place in group A, behind Comoros but in front of Gambia and they then validated their ticket for a third World Cup in a row after winning 9 and 1 draw in a group made up of Namibia, Liberia, Equatorial Guinea, Malawi and Sao Tome and Principe.

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Senegal vs D.R. Congo - Saturday, 27 December 2025

league: Africa - Africa Cup of Nations

By beating Botswana on Tuesday afternoon with a stunning 3-0 score, Senegal continued its crazy series of invincibility in the African Cup of Nations, undefeated since 2019, excluding the penalty shootout. Better yet, Senegal is one of the most prolific teams in the African Cup of Nations with no less than 34 achievements in the last 4 editions. The Lions of Teranga reached the round of 16 stage during the last edition and intend to take advantage of this CAN as a springboard for the World Cup, where as a reminder, they will cross swords with the France team in the first group match. The Leopards of the DRC got off to a good start in their competition by winning, not without difficulty, against a very good opposition from Benin by the smallest of margins 1-0. We can mention that the Democratic Republic of Congo was even dominated by having only 40% possession of the ball and shooting once less than Benin.

However, the result is positive for the DRC which now aims to take revenge on Senegal who beat them during the World Cup qualifiers, thus depriving them of direct qualification for the world championship. Indeed, in November, Cédric Bakambu's teammates were forced to go through two rounds of play-offs to finally obtain their ticket for an intercontinental play-off, the last step before possible qualification for the 2026 World Cup, by claiming the scalp of Nigeria in the final victory on penalties. The Congolese reached the semi-finals of the CAN during the previous edition and seem to be constantly evolving now. 

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Uganda vs Tanzania - Saturday, 27 December 2025

league: Africa - Africa Cup of Nations

Absent from the last two editions of the CAN in 2021 and 2023 after having played in the 1/8 finals in 2019, Uganda had a difficult start in this competition, losing quite logically to Tunisia 3-1 despite the reduction in the score obtained at the very end of the match. Following this setback, Paul Put's men find themselves in last position in Group C before this 2nd day which already promises to be decisive. To qualify, this selection took 2nd place in its group during the qualifiers, just behind South Africa. South but far ahead of Congo and South Sudan. A little later, the Cranes failed to secure their ticket to the 2026 World Cup by taking 2nd place in their 6 wins and 4 losses qualifiers, behind Algeria. On the other hand, in November, Uganda had gained confidence by dismissing Chad 2-1 in the friendly match before being swept away by Morocco 4-0.

Back at an interesting level on the African scene, Tanzania had already taken part in 2 of its last 3 editions of the CAN, in 2019 and in 2023 without ever managing to pass the group stage or even to win a single match in this competition. On Tuesday, this selection ended up losing when it entered the fray against Nigeria 2-1 during a fairly open encounter during which it was able to come back before conceding the 2nd goal in the process. To qualify for this CAN, the Taifa Stars took 2nd place in their group, behind the Democratic Republic of Congo but ahead of Ethiopia and especially Guinea. Conversely, Tanzania will not be able to play in the World Cup after being beaten by Morocco and Niger in group E. Last month, Tanzania missed its last dress rehearsals before this CAN by losing against Iran 2-0 and Kuwait 4-3 during 2 friendly matches. 

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Arsenal vs Brighton - Saturday, 27 December 2025

league: England - Premier League

In search of a first English championship title since the 2003-2004 season, Arsenal are on the right track to win the holy grail but the road is still long. Because if they are still at the top of the standings, the Londoners only have a 2-point lead over a Manchester City team chasing them. Weighed down by a defeat suffered at the very end of the match against Aston Villa 2-1, the Gunners were able to resume their march forward by winning against Wolverhampton 2-1 and against Everton 0-1 last weekend. This week, Mikel Arteta's men, who are also at the top of the Champions League league stage with 6 wins in 6 matches, will try to secure their place in the last four of the League Cup against Crystal Palace. Opposite, Brighton obviously cannot aim for the top of the standings this year but this team still has some ambitions for this second part of the upcoming season.

Installed in 9th position in the ranking, Fabian Hurzeler's players are 5 points behind the European top 5. That said, the Seagulls will have to recover after having gone 4 games without the slightest victory. Dominated by Aston Villa 3-4 then held to a draw at home by West Ham 1-1, Brighton then lost to Liverpool 2-0 before settling for another draw against Sunderland 0-0 last weekend. 

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Brentford vs Bournemouth - Saturday, 27 December 2025

league: England - Premier League

10th in the last financial year across the Channel, Brentford finds itself once again in the soft underbelly of the Premier League, in 12th position, already with a good lead of 10 points on the relegation zone. Consequently, the Londoners can perhaps start to look upwards since they are only 6 lengths behind the big 4 before the start of this 18th day. A little less well in recent weeks, the Bees were beaten by Arsenal 2-0 and by Tottenham 2-0 before taking a point against Leeds 1-1. Subsequently, Keith Andrews' men had to surrender against City in the quarter-finals of the League Cup but they got back on track by dominating bottom side Wolverhampton 0-2 last weekend.

For their part, Bournemouth followed in the footsteps of their opponent of the day, in 14th position, with only one small point behind their host before kick-off. Authors of a solid start to the season, the Cherries have on the other hand severely marked time for many weeks and they went on to an 8th meeting without the slightest victory last week against Burnley 1-1. This sharing of points was the 3rd in a row for Amine Adli's partners who had already been held to a draw previously by Manchester United 4-4 and by Chelsea 0-0. 

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Burnley vs Everton - Saturday, 27 December 2025

league: England - Premier League

Disembarked from the Championship last spring, Burnley may well have to take the elevator in the other direction next May. Not really at the level necessary to perform well at the highest level of English football, the promoted side are floundering in 19th position in the ranking, with only 11 points taken after 17 days, 7 less than the first non-relegation team. In great pain for weeks, the Clarets had gone through a terrible series of 7 consecutive losses, the last of which were against Crystal Palace 0-1, Newcastle 1-2 and finally Fulham 2-3. On the other hand, last week, Scott Parker's men finally stopped the bleeding by holding off Bournemouth 1-1. Often stuck in the 2nd part of the table in recent years or even concerned by the fight for maintenance, this Everton team offers a much better face this season.

The Liverpool-based club is actually in 10th place in the rankings and is only 5 points behind the Big 4 before this pivotal holiday period. The Toffees had also shown great promise by stringing together 4 successes in 5 days like against Bournemouth 0-1 and Nottingham Forest 3-0. Unfortunately for them, Jordan Pickford's partners had to give up in quick succession against Chelsea 2-0 and Arsenal 0-1. 

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Chelsea vs Aston Villa - Saturday, 27 December 2025

league: England - Premier League

Winner of the Club World Cup last July, Chelsea will undoubtedly not be able to compete for the title of champion of England this season. Because if they are not ridiculous with their 29 points on the clock, Enzo Maresca's men are still around ten points behind the head of the standings occupied by Arsenal but also 7 behind the 3rd place occupied by... Aston Villa. Hung by Bournemouth 0-0, the Blues then got the better of Everton 2-0 before sharing the points with Newcastle 2-2 last week.

In the meantime, the Londoners have validated their ticket for the last four of the League Cup after their success against Cardiff 1-3. For its part, Aston Villa is the surprise guest in the title race which we thought was summed up in a duel between Arsenal and Manchester City which are respectively 3 and a small point ahead before the start of this 18th day. Untenable for several weeks, Unaï Emery's men have won their last 10 matches in all competitions, like against FC Basel on December 11, 1-2. A success which allows them to occupy 3rd place in the C3 league phase rankings. Since this beautiful European evening, the Villans have been able to continue by dismissing West Ham 2-3 and Manchester United 2-1 during the last 2 days of the Premier League. 

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Liverpool vs Wolves - Saturday, 27 December 2025

league: England - Premier League

Is the crisis really over for Liverpool? The Mersey club, after having achieved an XXL transfer window during the summer, never really managed to convince during this first part of the season and it even went through its biggest period of turbulence in recent years with, as a highlight, the clash between Mo Salah and his leaders. Authors of a completely failed autumn, the Reds nevertheless found color by winning the Champions League against Inter 0-1 at the beginning of December. A success which allowed them to return to contact with the top 8 in the C1 ranking. Reboosted by this victory, Arne Slot's men were then able to continue by winning against Brighton 2-0 and against Tottenham 1-2 in the Premier League. Opposite, Wolverhampton is experiencing a real nightmare this season.

Completely in disarray, this team has so far only been able to pick up 2 small points during the first part of the season, which logically makes them the bottom of the Premier League, very far from the first non-relegation team who are 16 lengths ahead. Therefore, it would take a miracle to see Rob Edwards' men maintain their position. Especially since Wolves have been beaten in their last 11 matches in all competitions. Recently, it was Manchester United 1-4, Arsenal 2-1 and Brentford 0-2 who came to refuel against Wolverhampton. 

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Nottingham vs Manchester City - Saturday, 27 December 2025

league: England - Premier League

Capable of securing a European place last season, Nottingham Forest had to lower their ambitions this year. Indeed, this team is struggling not to fall into the red zone and, after its short setback suffered on the field of Fulham on Monday evening 1-0, it is only in 17th position in the ranking, with 5 lengths ahead of the red zone. Winner of Wolverhampton 0-1, Forest then had to surrender against Everton 3-0 before outclassing Tottenham 3-0. At the same time, the residents of City Ground were able to defeat Utrecht in the Europa League 1-2, which allows them to calmly consider qualifying for the rest of the competition. Disappointing last season, Manchester City is back at the highest level this year.

Pep Guardiola's gang is in 2nd position in the standings with only 2 points behind the leader, Arsenal. Better yet, the Sky Blues have had a string of good performances in recent weeks and they come to the City Ground with the intention of securing a 6th success in a row in the Premier League. Recently, the Citizen left no chance to Sunderland 3-0, Crystal Palace 0-3 and West Ham 3-0 to put pressure on the Gunners. City were also able to defeat Brentford to reach the last four of the League Cup last week 2-0. 

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West Ham vs Fulham - Saturday, 27 December 2025

league: England - Premier League

Little in sight for a few seasons now, West Ham are playing with fire this year to the point of even seeing potential relegation to the Championship getting closer. Indeed, the Londoners only occupy 18th place in the ranking and they are 5 points behind the first non-relegation team before this 18th day. Unable to win a single match since November 8, Nuno Espirito Santo's men have 6 matches without the slightest success and they have even been beaten by Aston Villa 2-3 and by Manchester City 3-0 in recent weeks. On the other side of the median, Fulham is trying as best they can to ensure their retention in the elite for a 5th consecutive season as quickly as possible.

The residents of Craven Cottage are not particularly celebrating at the moment but they still have a nice margin of 7 points over their opponent of the day before the reception of Nottingham Forest on Monday evening. In recent weeks, the Cottagers had been beaten by City 4-5 and Palace 1-2 before being able to recover against Burnley 2-3. On the other hand, they were defeated by Newcastle in the quarter-finals of the League Cup 2-1 last week. 

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Lecce vs Como - Saturday, 27 December 2025

league: Italy - Serie A

Lecce is languishing at the bottom of the table in 14th place, four points ahead of the first relegated side: Hellas Verona. A nice little mattress in advance but which can very quickly become uncomfortable for local players who are trying hard to get to the surface. In the last 6 performances in the elite, Lecce has won three matches, on the pitch of Hellas in person 0-1 and twice at home against Torino 2-1 and last weekend for the reception of Pisa 1-0. For its part, the team coached by Cesc Fabregas is aiming for the top of the basket, the race for Europe in a few words.

Installed at the gates of the top 6 at the start of this J17, Calcio Como has just made two missteps away on the lawns of Inter firstly 4-0 and AS Roma secondly, last weekend 1-0. Before these two matches lost against the championship leaders, Como had not lost in the elite for 11 matches for a very pleasant record of 5 victories for 6 draws. 

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Parma vs Fiorentina - Saturday, 27 December 2025

league: Italy - Serie A

16th in the elite, Parma, with its 14 points is only 2 steps ahead of the red zone. The misstep at home is prohibited today especially as the local club already has two defeats in a row at home in the league against Udinese 0-2 and Lazio last weekend 0-1. To detail the last meeting, Parma finished the match at 11 against 9 and was even playing at 11 against 10 at the end of the first act. Still at home, the Parmesans are coasting, having not won any of their last six matches, 4 defeats. In the last 10 performances in Serie A, Parma has won twice, each time on the road at Hellas Verona 1-2 and Pisa 0-1. For its part, Fiorentina is at the bottom of the SA drawer being the red lantern.

We clearly didn't expect such a crazy first half of the season from the Viola players, with only 9 points to their credit. Every weekend is a final in the fight for survival for Fio who found a smile again last weekend by winning at home against Udinese 5-1. This success put an end to the 3 successive defeats in the elite against Hellas Verona 1-2, Sassuolo 3-1 and Atalanta 2-0. Even in the Conference League, Paolo Vanoli's men were in difficulty, finishing only 15th in the regular standings, forced to go through the 1/16 finals to reach the round of 16. Recently, they even lost to the modest Swiss team Lausanne 1-0. 

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Pisa vs Juventus - Saturday, 27 December 2025

league: Italy - Serie A

Pisa has been weaned from victory for 5 matches in the elite and has even suffered 3 defeats over this period against Inter at home 0-2, Parma 0-1 and on the turf of Lecce 1-0. During the previous day, the Nerazzurri were still able to stop the bleeding by picking up the point from the draw in Sardinia against Cagliari 2-2. In the standings, Pisa is currently relegated, in 19th position in the championship with 3 lengths behind Genoa in 17th. Juventus seems to be starting a good series after its two successive victories obtained in SA against Bologna on the road 0-1 and, at home, for the reception of the Louve of AS Roma last weekend 2-1.

These two successes followed a logical victory won in the Champions League against Pafos 2-0. All competitions combined, the Old Lady has won 6 of its last 7 matches and occupies 5th place in Serie A at the dawn of this 17th day. 

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Torino vs Cagliari - Saturday, 27 December 2025

league: Italy - Serie A

Torino has regained the taste of victory for two matches in the league by stacking up two short victories on the smallest score against Cremonese 1-0 and last weekend on the lawn of Sassuolo 0-1. Before these two great victories, the Piedmontese had recorded 6 unsuccessful matches including 3 defeats in a row against Como 1-5, Lecce 2-1 and at home against AC Milan 2-3. In the ranking, in the early morning, Torino occupied the 13th spot. Sitting in 15th place in the rankings, Cagliari is only three steps ahead of 18th-placed Hellas Verona.

The last few weeks have not been very productive for the Sardinians who have won only one of their last 12 matches in the elite, against AS Roma at home 1-0. In the wake of this success, Cagliari fell to Atalanta 2-1 and held in check last weekend for the reception of a competitor to maintain: Pisa 2-2. In 2025, in all competitions, Cagliari has only won 3 matches on the road. 

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