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Blackburn vs Coventry - Friday, 17 April 2026

league: England - Championship

Blackburn are playing with fire at the bottom of the table, having only 4 points ahead of Oxford, first in relegation. 4 days before the end of the season in the Championship, Rovers played a crucial match during the week on the pitch of the team not taken in recent weeks in England: Southampton. Depending on the result, either Blackburn will have managed to pile up a sixth game unbeaten run in the league after wins over Millwall 1-2 and Birmingham 0-1 and drawing parity with Middlesbrough 0-0, West Brom 0-0 and Stoke City on the road 1-1, or they will find defeat.  Coventry did not play during the week, but their runner-up Ipswich did.

Leader of the Championship, Coventry was 2 days ahead of Ipswich, who could have returned to 7 points in the event of a victory during the week. Coventry still has plenty to see ahead, especially as missteps are rare against them, despite their two recent draws without a visit against Hull City 0-0 and a little more surprisingly against Sheffield Wed last weekend 0-0. Only one defeat in the last 12 performances for Coventry, winner of 8 matches in the heart of this series, half of which were away on the lawns of West Brom 0-2, Sheffield United 1-2, Bristol City 0-2 and in style against Swansea 0-3. 

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Pau FC vs Guingamp - Friday, 17 April 2026

league: France - Ligue 2

Well installed in the soft underbelly of the ranking, Pau FC can approach these last days without real pressure. Having dropped out of the race for the play-offs and already assured of its continuation, this team can therefore calmly await the outcome of this exercise. Despite this observation, Thierry Debès' players seem to remain concerned by these last posters of the season and they have only lost one of their last 5 matches. It was against Le Mans 4-0 on April 6. The Béarnais still reacted rather well by winning in numerical superiority against an Amiens team which nevertheless played its skin 0-1.

Guingamp, for its part is in a very similar situation to that of its opponent of the day. Unlike last year when it was in the fight for a place in the play-offs, En Avant has had to lower its ambitions this season since it now finds itself in 11th place in the ranking, far from the battle for potential accession to the elite. Since their last success at home against Amiens 1-0, the Bretons have been dominated by Reims 0-2 and by Annecy 1-0 before having to share the points with Grenoble last week after another unconvincing 1-1 performance. 

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Inter vs Cagliari - Friday, 17 April 2026

league: Italy - Serie A

On the Inter side, potential starting defender Bisseck is missing, injured. Hard blow also with the injury of top scorer Lautaro Martinez (16 goals) who is out today. However, no other absences are to be deplored since the interesting left-back Carlos Augusto is no longer suspended. The last day was marked by the return from injury of captain Lautaro Martinez (16 goals and 4 assists in SA), who stood out with a double. He was associated with Marcus Thuram (8 goals and 5 assists in SA), who also scored as did important midfielders Calhanoglu (9 goals and 3 assists in SA) and Barella (2 goals and 6 assists in SA). Particularly in view on his left side, the piston Dimarco (6 goals and 14 assists in SA) is available.

For this meeting, the Cagliari coach remains deprived of potential starters Idrissi (defender) and Felici (midfielder) as well as striker Pavoletti, injured. On the other hand, senior defender Dossena is back from suspension. The influential Esposito (5 goals and 5 assists in SA) scored on the last day. He was supported by Gaetano (2 goals and 3 assists in SA) and Folorunsho (2 goals in SA) while the attackers Kiliscoy (4 goals in SA) and Borrelli (3 goals in SA) came into play. Also note the presence of Italian international full-back Palestra (4 assists in SA). The probable line-ups for Inter – Cagliari:

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Sassuolo vs Como - Friday, 17 April 2026

league: Italy - Serie A

On the Sassuolo side, the potentially starting defender Candé is missing as well as the replacements Pieragnolo (side) and Boloca (midfield), insufficiently recovered from their physical problems. Arriving from OM this winter, left back Garcia scored on the last day. This is also the case for the important striker Pinamonti (8 goals and 3 assists in SA). He could still be supported by wingers Berardi (7 goals and 4 assists in SA) and Laurienté (5 goals and 7 assists in SA). For this meeting, the Como coach should recover the usual starters Ramon (defender) and Jesus Rodriguez (winger) who are announced to return.

It is also necessary to mention the withdrawal of replacement winger Addai (3 goals in 12 SA matches), whose season is already over. The influential Nico Paz (10 goals and 6 assists in SA) and Douvikas (11 goals in SA) play a leading role in this formation. Wingers Diao (1 goal in SA) and Baturina (6 goals and 3 assists in SA) apply to complete the attacking trio. Note that Como has the best defense in the championship. The probable line-ups for Sassuolo – Como:

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Rio Ave vs AFS - Friday, 17 April 2026

league: Portugal - Liga Portugal

With 33 points, Rio Ave can consider a success this evening and thus provisionally take a place in the top 10 while awaiting the results of the main candidates like Alverca, Moreirense and the disappointing Guimaraes. Last weekend, Rio Ave reacted perfectly to its defeat against Alverca 1-2 by winning on the Santa Clara turf 0-2. Before this home defeat against Alverca, the local team had recorded 3 victories against Estoril 1-2, Estrela 2-1 and on the Tondela pitch 0-1. Clearly, Rio Ave has won 4 of its last 5 matches in the league. On the other side of the median, AFS occupies, as it has for many weeks, last place in the ranking.

To maintain itself, AFS must collect 15 points with 5 matches remaining, i.e. a maximum of 15 points to collect. Flat, how can a team with only 1 victory since the start of the season in the 1v, 9d, 19d championship win 5 in the space of 5 matches? Last weekend, at home, the visiting team held Guimaraes to a 1-1 draw, a good week after Gil Vicente's 3-0 disappointment on the pitch. 

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Stellenbosch vs Sekhukhune - Friday, 17 April 2026

league: South Africa - Betway Premiership

Stellenbosch return to Danie Craven Stadium for this Betway Premiership clash with a reputation for grinding out results rather than blowing teams away. Over the past couple of months they have leaned heavily on a compact defensive block, evident in low‑scoring encounters against Siwelele, TS Galaxy and Golden Arrows, where draws have become a recurring theme. Even their recent home win over Chippa United, a tight 2-1, underlined how narrow the margins usually are. A setback away to Richards Bay reminded everyone that they are not invincible, but the broader trend still points to a side that prefers control, patience and risk‑averse football, especially in front of their own supporters.

Sekhukhune arrive with their own storyline of resilience, having pieced together a solid run that includes a home victory over Magesi by 1-0 and a battling 2-2 draw away to AmaZulu. Their recent schedule has been packed with tight contests, many finishing with one or two goals at most, and they have quietly climbed into the upper half of the table. The club’s focus in the last two months has been on defensive structure and efficient counterattacks, something that showed in stalemates against Polokwane City and cup opponents where chances were scarce. They rarely get blown away, and that stubborn streak makes them awkward visitors for any side in the league.

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Angers vs Le Havre - Saturday, 18 April 2026

league: France - Ligue 1

The Angers famine continued last Saturday in Rennes. Having started their match badly, the SCO was defeated by a goal 2-1 and has a fourth match in a row without a win, 1 draw, 3 defeats, a week after having neutralized Lyon 0-0. He ranks virtually 13th before the matches of the 30th day and maintains a probably sufficient lead of 9 points over the play-off player while there will remain three matches to play after the reception of Le Havre. For its part, Le Havre 14th thought it had done the hard part by opening the score in Nice but saw its opponent equalize and escape with the point of a 1-1 draw, the third in 4 matches after those obtained a month ago against Lyon 0-0 and against Auxerre 1-1 at the start of the month.

Able to regularly feed its meter, the Norman club has moved away from the red zone in recent weeks and is ahead of the barrage by 5 units. However, nothing is decided for Le Havre who will travel to Lille and host Marseille on the 32nd and 33rd days. 

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Marumo Gallants vs Siwelele - Saturday, 18 April 2026

league: South Africa - Betway Premiership

Marumo Gallants welcome Siwelele to this Betway Premiership clash with both sides under pressure for different reasons. Gallants sit near the bottom end of the table with fewer than twenty points from their first two dozen league games, and recent coverage has highlighted their defensive frailties and lack of cutting edge in front of goal. Over the past couple of months they have struggled to put together a consistent run, often conceding soft goals late on. Even so, their home fixtures remain competitive, and the build-up in local media has focused on whether they can finally turn tight matches into much-needed wins against a Siwelele side that has been more stable overall.

Recent form tells a nuanced story for Marumo Gallants. In league action they have managed just one win, one draw and three defeats across their last five outings, with nine goals conceded and only five scored in that stretch. One of the more encouraging performances came in a goalless draw against Orbit College, where a compact 4-4-2 shape gave them better balance and limited clear chances for the opposition. That match was noted in recent reports as a template for how Gallants might approach stronger opponents—keeping their lines tight, pressing selectively, and relying on quick transitions rather than expansive attacking play that leaves them exposed at the back.

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Orbit College vs Golden Arrows - Saturday, 18 April 2026

league: South Africa - Betway Premiership

Orbit College welcome Golden Arrows to Olympia Park in a clash that feels bigger than the table alone suggests. Orbit are stuck near the bottom of the Betway Premiership, hovering around 15th place and still searching for consistency after a difficult run of results and low scoring numbers. In the last two months they have mixed a vital away win at TS Galaxy with several frustrating defeats and goalless stalemates, underlining how thin their margin for error has become. Golden Arrows, meanwhile, sit in mid‑table around eighth, but their recent surge has reopened talk of a late push up the standings.

Recent form tells a clear story about both sides. Orbit College have struggled in front of goal, failing to score in several of their latest league outings, including a home defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns that finished 0 - 2 and a narrow loss away to Siwelele. Their one bright spot in March was a gritty away victory at TS Galaxy, where they showed resilience and took their chances in a match that ended 1 - 2. Those results, combined with a recent 1 - 3 home defeat to Kaizer Chiefs, highlight a team still learning to manage top‑flight pressure.

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Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu - Saturday, 18 April 2026

league: South Africa - Betway Premiership

Orlando Pirates welcome AmaZulu to Orlando Stadium in a Betway Premiership clash that feels bigger than just another league fixture. The Buccaneers have been in free-scoring form in recent weeks, hammering TS Galaxy 6-0 before dismantling Golden Arrows by 5-0 in Soweto. Even when they have stumbled, they have shown resilience, as seen in the dramatic 2-2 comeback draw against Richards Bay, where they twice had to chase the game. That mix of attacking flair and stubborn character is exactly what keeps them firmly in the title race and makes this home outing feel like a statement opportunity.

Off the pitch, the narrative around Pirates has been just as intense. Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side missed the chance to go top after dropping those points to Richards Bay, but with Mamelodi Sundowns tied up in CAF Champions League duty and their league fixture against Polokwane City pushed back, the door has swung open again. A win here would send Pirates back to the summit of the Betway Premiership, reinforcing the sense that this squad, led by the likes of Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis, is peaking at the right time. The only real cloud is the long‑term injury to midfielder Sihle Nduli, who has been ruled out for the rest of his first season at the club.

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Polokwane vs Kaizer Chiefs - Saturday, 18 April 2026

league: South Africa - Betway Premiership

Polokwane City enter this Betway Premiership clash with a sense of renewed focus after a mixed run of results over the past two months. Their league form has been steady, and recent news around the squad has highlighted the club’s push to secure a stronger mid‑table position. Polokwane’s defensive structure has been praised lately, especially after their competitive performances in March and early April. Their recent fixtures, including the meeting with TS Galaxy as seen in the 1–1 result, have shown a team capable of maintaining discipline even under pressure.

Further back in March, Polokwane continued to show resilience in their home fixtures. Their match against AmaZulu, reflected in the 0–0 outcome, demonstrated their ability to slow down opponents who rely heavily on transitional play. Another notable performance came in their away trip to Sekhukhune United, where they battled through a demanding ninety minutes, as captured in the 1–2 contest. These matches underline a pattern: Polokwane are difficult to break down, even when they are not at their most fluid offensively.

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PSG vs Lyon - Sunday, 19 April 2026

league: France - Ligue 1

Leader of Ligue 1 by 4 points ahead of Lens, while having played one match less than its runner-up, PSG stood out in the title race after having been challenged for a long time by the Sang et Or. The French champion, who also has the best attack and the benchmark defense in the Championship, remains on 6 victories. Among them, he obtained two in Ligue 1, before the March break in Nice 0-4 and two weeks ago at the Parc des Princes against Toulouse 3-1. The Parisians have since been authoritarian in the quarter-finals of the Champions League against Liverpool 4-0 on aggregate, whom they beat this week at Anfield 0-2. The defending champion will face Bayern Munich in the semi-finals, with a first leg scheduled for Tuesday April 28 at home.

 For its part, Lyon 5th put an end to a drought of two months without a victory, last Sunday against Lorient 2-0, after having fueled this poor form with 3 draws and 3 defeats in Ligue 1. Defeated by Monaco 1-2 and hanging on to Angers 0-0 during its previous outings, OL capitalized on its long series of victories recorded between the months of December and February to remain a major player in the race for the podium. Eager to return to the Champions League without going through the play-offs, the Rhone club is 2 points behind the leading trio and follows the top 4 by one unit. Paulo Fonseca and his players will still have 4 matches to play after this one including the receptions of Rennes and Lens, other teams at the top of the table. 

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B. Monchengladbach vs Mainz - Sunday, 19 April 2026

league: Germany - Bundesliga

This 2025-2026 season will clearly not have been a cakewalk for this Borussia Mönchengladbach team. Never able to support the best in the race for European places, this team even finds itself in the second half of the table, in 14th place, before these last 5 days. Eugen Polanski's men are only 5 points ahead of the play-off, Sankt Pauli, at the start of this 30th episode of the season. Since their last success against Sankt Pauli precisely 2-0, the Poulains had to be satisfied with draws against Cologne 3-3 and Heidenheim 2-2 and they were logically dominated by a Leipzig team in great form last weekend 1-0. Mainz, for its part, should indeed be able to play in the Bundesliga next season.

After a more than difficult start to the season, the visitors re-mobilized well with the arrival at the helm of Urs Fischer's team who was able to get his players out of the red zone to lead them to 9th place in the ranking, with 3 points ahead of their opponent of the day. Capable of winning 3 victories in a row against Werder Bremen 0-2, Frankfurt 2-1 and Hoffenheim 1-2, FSV was however stopped in its tracks by Friborg 0-1 last weekend. At the same time, Mainz had taken a good chance of qualifying for the semi-finals of the Conference League after winning their first leg against Strasbourg 2-0 last week. But this team was unable to counter the thunderous return of Racing at Meinau on Thursday evening and it finally lost very heavily 4-0 to finally take the door in the 1/4 finals.

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Juventus vs Bologna - Sunday, 19 April 2026

league: Italy - Serie A

4th in Serie A with 2 points ahead of 5th place, Juventus will have to work hard to take part in the next Champions League. The recent dynamic gives cause for optimism since the Bianconeri have not lost any of their last six league games, 4 wins and 2 draws. This great series began following the elimination against Galatasaray during the Champions League play-off. After being held to a draw by Sassuolo at home 1-1, Juventus won against Genoa 2-0 and at Atalanta last weekend 0-1.

 Expected in the battle for Europe this season, Bologna did not meet expectations and occupies 8th place in Serie A with 9 units of spending on 6th place. The Rossoblu have regained their colors in recent weeks, as evidenced by the 6 victories obtained during the last 8 days, for 2 defeats. Beaten at home by Lazio 0-2, they then showed their superiority against poorly ranked Cremonese 1-2 and Lecce last weekend 2-0. 

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Verona vs AC Milan - Sunday, 19 April 2026

league: Italy - Serie A

In great difficulty throughout the season, Hellas can hardly believe in their chances of remaining with only 6 matches remaining. The Veronese are currently 19th in Serie A and are 9 points behind the first non-relegation team. They put an end to a very bad dynamic by winning, to everyone's surprise, in Bologna at the beginning of March 1-2. Hellas has fallen back into its bad ways since then with setbacks suffered against Genoa 0-2, Atalanta 1-0, Fiorentina 0-1 and Torino last weekend 2-1. AC Milan today occupies 3rd place in Serie A, 5 points ahead of 5th place.

Once in the fight for the Scudetto, the Rossoneri have stalled for a few weeks and will ultimately have to work to access the next Champions League. They have disappointed recently by losing 3 of their last 4 league matches, for 1 victory. Falling to Torino at home 3-2, AC Milan otherwise lost to Lazio 1-0, Napoli 1-0 and Udinese last weekend 0-3. 

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