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St Pauli v Koln Tips, Predictions and 10/1 Bet Builder

17 April – 19:30 | Bundesliga | Millerntor-Stadion

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FC St. Pauli are staring at a relegation battle as they prepare to host 1. FC Koln in a crucial Bundesliga clash.

Last weekend’s heavy 5-0 defeat to Bayern Munich highlighted the scale of St Pauli’s challenge. Alexander Blessin’s side are now winless in five matches, collecting just two points since the start of March. With five games remaining, they sit three points from safety and must quickly rediscover form — particularly in front of goal.

Scoring has been a major issue. No team in the Bundesliga has netted fewer goals this season, and the Kiezkicker have managed just two goals in their last five outings. With key players suspended or injured, their attacking threat looks limited heading into this contest.

Koln, by contrast, are trending upward. A 3-1 victory over Werder Bremen last weekend extended their positive run under interim boss Rene Wagner. The Billy Goats have scored eight goals in their last three matches and sit five points clear of the relegation zone.

Historically, Koln have dominated this fixture, going unbeaten in their last seven meetings with St Pauli, winning five of those matches. Given their recent attacking rhythm and superior confidence levels, they will travel to Hamburg believing another positive result is within reach.

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Blackburn Rovers v Coventry City Tips, Predictions and 13/1 Bet Builder

17 April – 20:00 | Championship | Ewood Park

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Blackburn Rovers host promotion-chasing Coventry City in a clash that carries huge significance at both ends of the Championship table.

Coventry are on the brink of a long-awaited Premier League return. Frank Lampard’s side sit 10 points clear of second place and need just a point here to all but mathematically confirm promotion. Despite back-to-back goalless draws against Hull and Sheffield Wednesday, the Sky Blues remain in total control of their destiny.

Their away form has been particularly impressive, collecting 36 points from 21 road trips and 13 from their last five away matches. That resilience on their travels could prove decisive once again.

Blackburn, meanwhile, are still nervously looking over their shoulders in the relegation battle. A heavy 3-0 defeat at Southampton halted a solid defensive run and leaves Michael O’Neill’s side needing at least one more win to feel secure.

Rovers have been competitive at Ewood Park, picking up nine points from their last six home games, but goals have been in short supply. With Coventry organised and motivated, Blackburn may need something special to halt the visitors’ momentum.

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Interesting match this as neither side come in-to the game in convincing winning form, but we fancy three points to go-to the hosts Peterborough tonight. Within the previous five head-to-head matches the hosts Peterborough have a perfect record, managing to win all five games.

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The hosts Alkmaar have been involved in four matches resulting in over 2.5 match goals within their previous five matches, meanwhile the visitors Shakhtar have been involved in four matches resulting in over 2.5 match goals within their previous four games.

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The hosts AEK have been involved in two matches resulting in over 2.5 match goals within their previous three games, meanwhile the visitors Rayo Vallecano have been involved in two matches resulting in three or more goals within their previous two matches.

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Expecting the hosts Fiorentina to give it their all tonight as they come in-to the match 0-3 down on aggregate score. With home advantage and a determined side we fancy the hosts Fiorentina to walk away with at-least a draw.

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The hosts Bromley have managed to score in all five of their previous five matches, with four of those games resulting in both teams scoring. Meanwhile the visitors Cambridge United have been involved in three matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous three matches.

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The hosts Aston Villa have managed to score in all five of their previous five matches, with three of those games resulting in both teams scoring. Meanwhile the visitors Bologna have managed to score in all three of their previous three games, with two games resulting in both teams scoring.

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The hosts Betis have been involved in three matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous four matches. Meanwhile the visitors Braga have scored in all five of their previous five matches.

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The hosts Nottingham Forest have managed to score in all four of their previous four matches, with three of those games resulting in both teams scoring. Meanwhile the visitors Porto have managed to score in all five of their previous five matches, with four of those games resulting in both teams scoring.

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The hosts Strasbourg come in-to the match two goals down on aggregate score line, something we think they could over turn tonight. The hosts Strasbourg have managed to win two of their previous three matches, meanwhile the visitors Mainz come in-to the match on the back of a losing game.

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Strasbourg v Mainz Tips, Predictions and 9.50 Bet Builder

16 April – 20:00 | Conference League | Stade de la Meinau

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RC Strasbourg must overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit against 1. FSV Mainz 05 if they are to keep their Conference League dreams alive.

Gary O’Neil’s side have become difficult to beat in recent months, but draws have crept into their performances at crucial times. Strasbourg entered the first leg on a 10-game unbeaten run, yet victories have been hard to come by — just five wins in that stretch.

Home form is also a concern. Le Racing have won only two of their last five matches at the Stade de la Meinau and managed just one clean sheet in that period. With only three clean sheets registered in 2026, defensive vulnerability remains a problem — and conceding would force them to score at least three times to have any chance of progression.

Mainz, meanwhile, have undergone a transformation under Urs Fischer. From relegation concerns earlier in the campaign, they now stand on the brink of a historic European semi-final. First-leg goals from Kaishu Sano and Stefan Posch gave Die Nullfunfer a firm advantage, and four clean sheets in their last seven matches suggest they are well-equipped to protect it.

Although Mainz suffered a narrow Bundesliga defeat to Freiburg at the weekend, their broader form remains strong. However, they face defensive absences heading into this clash, which could open the door for Strasbourg to apply sustained pressure.

With the French side needing goals and Mainz likely to sit compact and counter, this second leg has the ingredients for a tense but potentially open encounter.

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Nottm Forest v Porto Tips, Predictions and 17/1 Bet Builder

16 April – 20:00 | Europa League | City Ground

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Nottingham Forest welcome FC Porto to the City Ground with this Europa League quarter-final finely poised at 1-1 after the first leg.

Forest rode their luck in Portugal, facing 16 shots and generating just six of their own, yet they escaped with a draw that keeps their European dream alive. Having already beaten Porto 2-0 at home during the league phase, the Tricky Trees will believe they can repeat the feat — although their knockout home form raises concerns after losing both previous home ties in this stage of the competition.

Domestically, Forest are still fighting for Premier League survival, but Europe has been their escape. They have shown resilience in tight knockout games, including a penalty shootout victory over Midtjylland in the last round.

Porto, meanwhile, arrive in strong form. Francesco Farioli’s side are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions and sit top of Liga Portugal. Their consistency this season — 24 wins from 29 league matches — underlines the quality they bring to this clash.

However, Porto’s recent record against English opposition is less convincing. They are winless in their last five Europa League meetings with English clubs, including both fixtures against Forest this campaign.

With the tie level and both sides capable of scoring, expect an open and tense contest under the lights.

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Hannon trained horse at the head of the market but looks a little vulnerable and so a chance is taken on Burke trained three year old Different Opinions. Ran well on debut before regressing slightly on second start lto at Southwell. However, on pedigree this drop in trip is a big positive and looks a likely improver today. Well drawn in stall 4 and the Burke yard have a very strong record at this course, particularly with their three year olds. Pierre-Louis retains the ride and he is riding well at the moment along with having a good record for this yard at this course. Lots of positives today and Different Opinions looks to have a real chance here at a nice price.

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Craven Stakes time at Newmarket and Hark Mountain is an impressive Ballydoyle colt who’s not really put a foot wrong last year as a two year old. Form of 5111 including the Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster and very much the form pick for this race. Does need to answer the fresh question mark but the yard have a good record and know how to prime horses returning from a break. Trip should still be fine as a three year old and whilst best form thus far has been on testing ground, unexposed on good and on pedigree doesn’t look a negative. Well drawn, very much in form and progressive and represents a major yard with a world class jockey aboard in Ryan Moore. Leading player and looks to have an excellent chance.

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Three year old Sailor Batt might be a maiden still after 9 runs but has gone close on a number of occasions and looks primed for a big run on return to turf today. Form this year is 253 and does act on grass so no reason he won’t be heavily involved again today. On a very workable mark and both ground and trip are ideally suited. This is not a strong race and won’t take a great deal of winning. Yard probably overdue a winner and have booked an inform jockey in Connor Beasley. Sailor Batt is unlikely to be far away here and looks capable of taking this.

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Hattrick seeking Sherborne comes into today in very good form. Has looked better and better over fences of late and easily defied a 7lb rise to win again in fine style lto at Ascot. Has gone up another 8lb but in the form this 10yo is in, hard to discount frankly. Ideal trip on perfect ground and Sherborne looks set to produce another big run. This race is a little warmer than recent ones but returns to a course he’s ran well at previously and for a trainer who have a very good record here. In form and talented jockey aboard in Freddie Gingell who has won more than a third of his rides in the last two weeks and also boasts a 30% strikerate at this track. Yes the mark has gone up again, but the hattrick is very much on and Sherborne is taken to get the job done again.

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Eight year old Tara Iti was a smart horse a couple of years ago and notched up no less than eight wins over hurdles for the Moore and Owen yards but has been off the boil for a little while and now resides with the Brennan yard and has yet to make an impact for new yard. However, as a result Tara Iti is very well handicapped and well below highest winning mark and the mark has become a little hard to ignore. Can act over this trip and the ground is in her favour. This really is a wide open race and the change of track to Hereford may be enough to spark a little revival. Good apprentice aboard in Oscar Palmer who has notched multiple wins lately and with a bit of fortune Tara Iti looks capable of placing off this mark at a big price and a win would be a bonus.

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Three year old Hassaleh is a very nicely bred Night Of Thunder filly from the Appleby yard who is capable of improving greatly from the rather green debut run at Windsor. Not seen since that run in June last year and make course debut at Newmarket today and there has already been market confidence from 11/8 into 5/4. Well drawn in stall 3, open to plenty of further progression and is one of the stand out horses in this field today. Represents a top yard and has a fantastic jockey aboard in William Buick. Yard have a fantastic record here and are also running at a 45% strikerate in the last two weeks. Buick and Appleby have a 30% win rate when pairing at this track. Likely winner today.

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Arsenal FC have a genuine opportunity to secure a historic Premier League and FA Cup double this season, driven by their consistency, squad depth and tactical maturity. They have maintained one of the best defensive records in the league while also averaging over 2 goals per game, showing a balance that is typically required to win major honours. Arsenal’s ability to control games through midfield dominance, combined with their effectiveness in both open play and set pieces, has made them one of the most complete teams in England. Crucially, they have also shown resilience in big matches, regularly picking up points against top opposition, while their squad rotation has allowed them to compete on multiple fronts without a drop in performance levels. With momentum, confidence and a clear tactical identity, Arsenal are well positioned to sustain a title challenge while also progressing deep into the FA Cup, making the double a realistic and compelling outcome

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Tottenham Hotspur are now firmly in a relegation battle, sitting just above the bottom three, and their recent form suggests this is not a temporary dip but a sustained decline. They have struggled to pick up wins, with a points-per-game return consistent with teams that typically go down, while defensive issues have seen them concede regularly in key matches. Confidence within the squad appears fragile, and in high-pressure situations they have lacked the resilience needed to grind out results. With momentum a crucial factor at this stage of the season, Spurs are trending in the wrong direction, and if they fail to reverse this form quickly—particularly in must-win fixtures against fellow strugglers—they are at genuine risk of being dragged into the bottom three.