Gil Vicente enters this duel with a fluctuating form, alternating clear victories at home with difficulties away, but remains a team capable of scoring consistently. Benfica comes with a much more solid profile: 16 wins in the championship, a good defense and an attack supported by Pavlidis, who is in excellent form. The difference in pace, value and consistency in both phases clearly tilts the balance towards the guests with two goals scored

Birmingham and Middlesbrough enter a balanced duel, with the hosts having a slight advantage in recent form (3 wins in the last 5), while Middlesbrough remain dangerous through defensive organization and efficiency on the road. Birmingham score consistently at home, but Middlesbrough are dangerous in attack. I will bet on both teams to score

Real Madrid enter this derby without a backbone: Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Éder Militão are unavailable. Although the "Galacticos" have won their last 17 home matches against Getafe, the current context forces a more cautious game. Getafe (14th place) under the command of Bordalás is a specialist in "freezing" the game, having 5 of the last 6 matches with under 2.5 goals. I anticipate a victory for the hosts.