Monday 17 July predictions: Ronaldo and Brozovic could take the field in the friendly between Al-Nassr and Celta Vigo.
First level friendly for Al-Nassr, intent on preparing for the new Saudi Pro League season in the Algarve region of Portugal. After their recent victories against Alverca and Farense, the men led by former Botafogo coach Luis Castro will face a Liga club, Celta Vigo, who chose to start again with an experienced coach like Rafa Benitez following yet another narrow salvation.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Brozovic have only just returned from holiday but could be on the pitch to play at least a remnant of the match. We expect an eventful match, in which there should be no shortage of goals. Among the leagues that have recently started again in Europe is the Romanian one. Dinamo Bucharest, a noble decadence that has returned to the top flight this year, has a tricky debut: Universitatea Craiova, fourth in the last Liga I, is a bad client. In Sweden, on the other hand, there is a top-flight clash between Djurgarden and Malmo: the hosts should be able to avoid defeat.
Other match predictions
In Bolivia, The Strongest should have no problem against Independiente Petrolero in a match with at least three goals in total. Another potentially prolific match between Tigre and Barracas in the 25th round of Argentina’s Liga Profesional.
Winners
- Djurgarden or draw (in Djurgarden-Malmo, Allsvenskan, 7pm)
- Universitatea Craiova (in Dinamo Bucharest-Univ. Craiova, Liga I Romania, 20:30)
- Arsenal de Sarandì or draw (in Arsenal de Sarandì-Instituto Cordoba, Liga Profesional, 23:30)