Predictions

Match previews for upcoming fixtures — recent form, the head-to-head record, and the BatSS desk's verdict.

LPL 2026Fri 17 Jul, 19:30

Kandy FalconsvsGalle Marvels

17 Jul · 19:30 Colombo

Form (last 5)

H2H 14 played · KF 8 · GM 5 · 1 tied/NR

Falcons won the last meeting by 12 runs at Pallekele.

Expert prediction

Kandy Falcons to win

The Falcons arrive with three wins in four completed games and a settled top order, while the Marvels are still searching for consistency with the bat. Falcons also hold the head-to-head edge at this venue.

— BatSS Cricket Desk

FIFA World CupSat 18 Jul, 00:30

FrancevsSpain

18 Jul · 00:30 Colombo

Form (last 5)

FRA

ESP

H2H 27 played · FRA 9 · ESP 12 · 6 drawn

Spain beat France 2-1 in the 2025 Nations League semi-final.

Expert prediction

Spain to reach the final

Spain are unbeaten in the tournament and control midfield battles better than anyone left in the draw. France carry the sharper counter-attack, but their reliance on moments over control makes Spain the steadier pick over 90-plus minutes.

— BatSS Football Desk

KFKandy FalconsvsGMGalle Marvels

FRFrancevsESSpain

Kandy FalconsvsGalle Marvels

FrancevsSpain