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Galatasaray predicted XI v Lille: Rafael Leao out, Victor Osimhen to start

There will be a reunion for at least one former Lille OSC player on Wednesday night when the Ligue 1 side host Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League.

Victor Osimhen previously played for LOSC and will now face his former club. He will lead the line for the Turkish giants. Rafael Leao will not be reunited with Les Dogues this evening, however. The Portugal international has sustained a groin strain and is therefore an absentee.

There are a couple of familiar faces to French football fans in the line-up, with Mario Lemina, formerly of OGC Nice, FC Lorient, and Olympique de Marseille, starting in the midfield. Former AS Monaco defenderIsmail Jacobs, meanwhile, is expected to start at left-back this evening, with former Stade Rennais midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu, former Paris Saint-Germain El Chadaille Bitshiabu, and former Monaco defender Wilfried Singo all on the bench.

Galatasaray likely line-up v Lille

Ugurcan Cakir; Ismail Jakobs, Abdulkerim Bardakci, Davinson Sanchez, Roland Sallai; Lucas Torreira, Mario Lemina; Baris Alper Yilmaz, Aleksy Batrakov, Leroy Sané; Victor Osimhen. (L’Éq)

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Neill's Ireland debut last year ended in injury [Getty Images]

Ireland bowling all-rounder Jordan Neill feels past injury setbacks have made him "hungrier to come back harder" in the upcoming one-day series in Namibia.

Neill has been selected by new head coach Gary Wilson for the five-match series that begins on Thursday in Windhoek (08:30 BST).

The 21-year-old made his Ireland debut at the age of 19 in 2025 but suffered a number of injuries following his Test debut series in Bangladesh, leaving him sidelined for the bulk of this year.

He has since returned to action and was drafted by the Amsterdam Flames in the inaugural European T20 Premier League and is now keen to make up for lost time.

"There were definitely times where I was a bit down in the dumps," South Africa-born Neill said of his injury setbacks.

"Coming back, it was almost like even more of a throwing into the deep end kind of thing because you've got to swim in Bangladesh. I think it's probably one of the hardest places to go as a fast bowler.

"I was very excited for the New Zealand Test at the beginning of the summer. I felt that, with having played the Bangladesh games, maybe I would have a shot to get in there for that match so I really had the hopes up. But then I was hit with injury again and that was tough, especially being a Belfast boy."

Neill said he believes "everything happens for a reason", adding: "I think I'd also rather have that happen earlier on in my career than later on, learning to deal with injury and setback. It definitely does just make you a bit hungrier to come back harder."

Namibia tour good preparation for World Cup qualifier

Ireland's tour to Namibia will mark the start of their preparations for next year's World Cup qualifier. Namibia will co-host the 2027 tournament, alongside South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Neill believes this series will give players the opportunity to stake their claim for a place in the squad and also help the team get up to speed in the 50-over format once more.

"With the World Cup coming up this time next year and Namibia in particular co-hosting and especially with the need to qualify, it's definitely something that we're all pushing towards," he said.

"With the way things have gone with injuries to players this past six months, there have generally been a few spots up for grabs if guys put their hands up.

"This tour probably gives players an opportunity to try to get settled going into what would be the really important games coming up.

"Firstly, it's just great to get more 50-over cricket in and then secondly, to try to balance out the side the way the coaches would want going forward."

Namibia v Ireland fixture details

All matches played in Windhoek

October

22 1st ODI

Play starts at 08:30 BST

Scorecard

24 2nd ODI (08:30 BST)

27 3rd ODI (07:30 GMT)

30 4th ODI (07:30 GMT)

November

1 5th ODI (07:30 GMT)

NB Fixtures and start times are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made.

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TOKYO (AP) — The best place to develop Japanese talent is in the English Premier League, the president of the Japan Football Association told continental soccer delegates Wednesday.

Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, speaking at an Asian Football Confederation seminar and regional meeting, emphasized the goal of getting more Japanese players to sign in Europe — particularly England.

“We have nine players who are playing for Premier League clubs and also eight players are playing for second division clubs,” he told the seminar. “But still, we would like to send more players to the English Premier League because the league offers the players the best environment to become top-class players. That’s our aim.”

Miyamoto was a defender and led Japan's 2002 and 2006 World Cup teams.

Infantino traveling in the region

Gianni Infantino, the president of soccer's global governing body FIFA, is seeking his fourth term and has been globetrotting in search of votes from FIFA’s 211 member federations.

The AFC has 47 member associations that could provide crucial swing votes with Europe largely opposing Infantino and Africa offering wide support.

Infantino is traveling in Asia and was expected to appear at the two-day meeting of the AFC in Tokyo. FIFA has promoted his presence recently in Bhutan and Bangladesh, small federations that each have one vote — the same as powerful soccer nations such as Spain or France.

The FIFA presidential election is in March and opposition candidates have until Nov. 18 to declare. None has so far filed.

Infantino apologized last week in Zurich, Switzerland, to FIFA’s 37-member ruling council — which he chairs — for “mistakes’ he made in assembling a now-scrapped $4.2 billion sell-off plan for the World Cup.

An Associated Press tally shows 87 of the 211 federations have indicated support for Infantino — either in individual comments or by endorsing statements of support by their regional confederations. Asia appears split. Qatar, the host of the 2022 World Cup, has come out in support of Infantino and Jordan has declared its opposition.

The AFC meetings are largely closed to the media. The conference is being shown on the AFC's YouTube channel.

Infantino is not listed among the official speakers at the summit. The closing address Thursday is by AFC president, Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa.

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Nkunku discusses Leipzig future amid Milan loan and targets France return under "legend" Zidane

During the summer, Christopher Nkunku returned to the club where he previously spent four years, joining RB Leipzig on a season-long loan from AC Milan.

In an interview with Sport Bild, the Frenchman spoke about how happy he is to be back and admitted that he could see himself staying beyond the end of the season, although he stressed that it's still early to discuss his future.

“I’m very happy. I feel very comfortable in the city and at the club. I know everything here from my previous time. It’s a special place for me,” Nkunku said. 

"I experienced some very significant moments in my career and my life in Leipzig and with RB. I really enjoyed those four years. I can also feel how much the fans love me, and I sense that family atmosphere. That’s important to me.

“We’ve only just got the start of the season behind us," he added when asked whether he could see himself staying at RB Leipzig beyond the summer.

"There are also several parties involved in these discussions. Above all, the clubs would have to reach an agreement at the end of the season. So it doesn’t depend on me alone. But of course, I can very easily imagine staying longer.”

In the interview, Nkunku also spoke about his “clear goal” of returning to the French national team, having last represented his country in November last year.

“Dream” isn’t the right word. But it’s now my clear goal. At the level I’m playing at, you want to represent your country, too. I’ve already been part of the national team. Now I want to get back there," Nkunku said.

The prospect of playing under his childhood idol Zinedine Zidane as France coach only adds to Nkunku’s motivation

“Zidane is a legend. He’s the greatest footballer France has ever had. Everyone here loves him. And when I was a little boy, he was one of my biggest role models. I remember the 2006 World Cup in Germany. We idolised Zidane for what he achieved throughout his playing career.”

Bulinews.com spoke to Nkunku in Leipzig last month about a range of topics. Read the interview here.

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It's becoming a disturbing trend for the Canucks. Vancouver has been outscored 11-0 in the final periods of the past five games, including Tuesday's setback to Carolina. It's simply not a recipe to win games.

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While the Wild's stars saved their best work for even-strength hockey on Tuesday, the Oilers cashed in for three power-play goals — the last of which came on a laser beam from Evan Bouchard in overtime.

Man Utd make decision on selling injury-prone Red who’s awaiting first start in almost a year

Manchester United reportedly have no plans to part ways with Matthijs de Ligt during their defensive revamp, despite his 11-month-long injury layoff.

The centre-half is in line to feature tonight for the first time since November 2025, after which he sustained a back problem that required surgery to correct.

Matthijs de Ligt on verge of long-awaited return

(Photo via ManUtd)

It means Michael Carrick has had to navigate his entire reign with one fewer option at the back, so he’ll undoubtedly welcome having the experienced Red at his disposal in the coming weeks.

De Ligt has been training this week in preparation for tonight’s clash with Como, though Carrick is navigating a depleted squad for matchday three of the Champions League.

Ayden Heaven, Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez were all absent from Tuesday’s open training session at Carrington, as well as Leny Yoro due to his suspension, which has prompted concerns from supporters over how the side may fare.

De Ligt to stay put next summer

(Photo via club media)

Ahead of De Ligt making his return to action, MailSport has revealed that United are preparing for a future with him playing a key role.

The 27-year-old is under contract until 2029, having signed a five-year deal when he signed from Bayern Munich in 2024, and the club have the option of extending his stay by an additional 12 months.

Meanwhile, counterparts Martinez and Harry Maguire are out of contract at the end of the season, with only the former’s terms containing a one-year option.

However, there is uncertainty over the Argentine’s future and whether INEOS will trigger the clause following his outburst in Madrid last week, which saw him express his disdain for the board’s lack of investment.

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2027 NFL Draft QB rankings: Trinidad Chambliss set for major test vs. Texas appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

There wasn’t much movement among the top quarterback prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft during a wild Week 7 in college football, but we did learn a lot about many of the top names in the class.

No. 1 quarterback Drew Mestemaker continued to show off his incredible arm talent in a high-scoring loss to Houston on Saturday night, but it wasn’t all perfect. While the throws he did make were awe-inspiring as usual, some of his recklessness with the ball did show up, and it is going to cost the Cowboys in the Big 12 title race.

Trinidad Chambliss played another great game from the pocket in a 31-3 win over Missouri, while Austin Simmons was under fire all day from the Ole Miss defense. C.J. Carr nearly led Notre Dame back from a late deficit in a loss to BYU, while Darian Mensah had to go back and forth against a talented Florida State defense in an epic double-overtime win.

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Ohio State’s Julian Sayin also dropped out of the top 10 this week, as a lot of his flaws showed up in an ugly win over Indiana. Sayin was rattled by the Hoosiers’ pressure, and as a result he was late to see a lot of what was happening downfield. When he’s even a tick off, his lack of arm strength amplifies the problem. Sayin also suffered an elbow injury that may keep him out for the rest of the season.

Arguably the biggest draft-related storyline coming out of Week 7 is Arch Manning. Once again, Manning had his moments in a loss to Florida on Saturday, but his tape is still littered with misfires and mental mistakes that are costing the Longhorns games. There will be a floor that Manning will reach in his prospect profile because of his physical tools, but seeing him play like this week after week is concerning at best.

How far did Manning fall, and where do the rest of the top quarterbacks stack up coming out of a wild Week 7? Let’s get into the list.

1. Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma StateTroy Taormina-Imagn Images

Last week: 1

Mestemaker can make throws that nobody else in this draft class can, point blank. His throw moving to his left against Houston to set the Cowboys up in the red zone was truly special and is a perfect example of why he is the top QB prospect in this class at the moment.

Drew Mestemaker oh my goodness

He did the Zach Wilson Pro Day throw in a live game pic.twitter.com/JGzIe48e3r

— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) October 18, 2026

Mestemaker isn’t a perfect prospect, which is to be expected for someone who has only been playing the position for a few years now. His ball security, both handling the ball in the pocket and decision making when throwing down the field. But he continues to grow and carry this Oklahoma State offense, and he stays as a rock-solid No. 1 as a result.

2. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss

Last week: 2

Chambliss didn’t use his legs much on Saturday in a win over Missouri, but he didn’t have to. Week in and week out, Chambliss continues to showcase his development as a pocket passer. He is unafraid to push the ball down the field and attack between the hashes, and it unlocks the entire field for this Ole Miss offense.

Now, Chambliss has his toughest test yet. While all the discussion about Texas has centered around the inconsistencies of Manning and the offense, the Longhorns’ defense has been one of the best in college football. Colin Simmons, a projected top-10 pick and the nation’s sack leader, isn’t expected to play in this game, but Chambliss still has his work cut out for him.

3. Darian Mensah, Miami (FL)

Last week: 4

Mensah had been dinking and dunking for a lot of 2026 to this point, but it was bombs away in a 43-35 double-overtime win over Florida State. Mensah looked the way of Malachi Toney early and often in this game, and his out-of-structure playmaking was on display as well. Overall, the Duke transfer finished 23-of-34 with 326 yards and three touchdowns with an interception.

4. C.J. Carr, Notre DameRob Gray-Imagn Images

Last week: 5

Carr wasn’t perfect on Saturday night against BYU, and his game will likely be remembered for his costly blunder on a failed spike at the end of the first half that cost the Irish points. But the second half was an admirable showing from Carr, who led the Irish down the field multiple times in obvious passing situations in a hostile environment against a very good defense. Carr isn’t going to wow you with his athleticism, but his ability to stand in the pocket and make throws makes him a clear first-round prospect.

5. Arch Manning, Texas

Last week: 3

I’m not even sure where to start with Manning at this point. The talent is there, and it was again in the loss to Florida on Saturday when he made one of the plays and throws of the year to help chip into Florida’s late lead. But, as he did against Oklahoma, he dug Texas into that hole with careless turnovers, bad decisions and too many empty plays caused by his poor processing.

It’s hard to parse the difference in the Steve Sarkisian offense over the last few years. Quinn Ewers had easy throw after easy throw all over the field, while Manning feels like he gets nothing open outside of the screen game. How much of that falls on Sark, and how much falls on Manning for not seeing the game clearly?

6. Austin Simmons, Missouri

Last week: 6

Simmons’ tape didn’t look nearly as bad as the 31-3 score on Saturday, but it was still a struggle for he and this Missouri offense against Pete Golding and the Rebels. The Ole Miss transfer is still a pure pocket passer, and while you would like to see him use his athleticism a little bit more at times, there aren’t many in this class with the level of arm that Simmons has.

7. LaNorris Sellers, South CarolinaJeff Blake-Imagn Images

Last week: 8

Sellers didn’t play in Week 7, but the signs he continues to show as a passer and a processor from the pocket are very encouraging when you pair them with what he is as an athlete. If Sellers continues to build on this, which isn’t a given considering his history, he could continue to rise up these rankings. Things will get a little bit tougher for Sellers and the South Carolina offense on Saturday when they take on a Tennessee defense that completely shut down both Texas and Alabama in recent weeks.

8. Dante Moore, Oregon

Last week: 7

Moore still hasn’t played since his concussion, and it’s unclear when he might return to the field for an Oregon team that desperately needs him. The Ducks have very slim playoff hopes that they are still clinging to, but they need Moore back out there in order to reach them.

9. Jayden Maiava, USC

Last week: 10

Maiava and USC also had the week off in Week 7, but they continue to hang around in the CFP race on the back of a quietly excellent season from the senior quarterback. If Maiava wants to move up this list, he will have to prove it over the next few games. USC goes on the road to Madison to take on a much-improved Wisconsin team on Saturday before a game against Ohio State on Halloween.

10. Drake Lindsey, MinnesotaMatt Krohn-Imagn Images

Last week: NR

Lindsey has one of the best arms in this draft class, and he continues to win games at Minnesota despite not having a whole lot of help around him on offense. His ceiling remains unclear due to limited athleticism, but Lindsey’s pro-style background and his great physical traits will make him a high floor pick in the mid-to-late rounds this spring.

Next five: Julian Sayin (Ohio State), CJ Bailey (NC State), Brendan Sorsby, Nico Iamaleava (UCLA), Sam Leavitt (LSU)

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Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ ex-teammate LeSean McCoy reiterated his lifelong Philadelphia 76ers fandom after watching the team pick up a 106-100 win over the New York Knicks.

The 76ers have got their 2026-27 season campaign off to a winning start by defeating the defending champions and establishing their credentials as contenders after a major offseason reshuffle.

While many have the 76ers pegged as favourites after the additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, McCoy has gone a step further with a bold prediction after watching the first win of the season.

76ers win has LeSean McCoy dreaming of the NBA Finals

McCoy was tuned into the 76ers vs. Knicks clash on opening night, watching his 76ers have success over the Knicks and then predicting them to make it to the 2026 NBA Finals.

“Ain’t no way you can stop us… SIXERS BOUND (FOR) FINALS.”

This was an impressive performance by the 76ers, led by Tyrese Maxey’s 28 points on 9-for-19 shooting, with new addition Jaylen Brown contributing 19 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. LeBron James scored 14 points with nine rebounds and seven assists in his debut with the franchise.

The Knicks’ offence came to a sputtering halt in front of a spirited 76ers defensive performance, with Jalen Brunson’s 21 points on 6-for-19 the best scoring performance. Karl-Anthony Towns had a solid night with 19 points and 12 rebounds, but seemed underutilised with a 6-for-9 shooting performance.

McCoy is a Philadelphia-area legend and is the all-time rushing yards leader for the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. He’s a Philadelphia native who was drafted by his hometown NFL team, and roots for the 76ers with just as fierce a passion.

McCoy and Mahomes were teammates for the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LIV win in 2019, and then played opposite Mahomes in Super Bowl LV, winning it with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mahomes’ expense.

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What a difference a summer — and getting healthy — makes. Oklahoma City believes that if it had been healthy in the Western Conference Finals — specifically Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell — it would have had a chance to return to the NBA Finals and defend its title. Instead, they fell in 7 to the Spurs.

Game 1 of the 2026-27 season made the Thunder's point.

Behind an elite defense and 32 points from reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder comfortably beat the Spurs 116-104 in San Antonio.

SGA starred in OKC's season opener!

⛈️ 32 PTS (game-high)
⛈️ 6 REB
⛈️ 4 AST
⛈️ 3 STL (game-high)
⛈️ 3 BLK
⛈️ 3 3PM

The Thunder pick up the road win pic.twitter.com/g3UbxnJPm2

— NBA (@NBA) October 21, 2026

While SGA looked like an MVP, Victor Wembanyama struggled offensively, missing 12 straight shots, shooting 1-of-13 from the floor, and finishing with 12 points. He grabbed 13 rebounds and had 6 blocks — he was brilliant defensively — but the Spurs needed more offense from him.

It's easy to forget that the Thunder had the best defense in the NBA last season — by a wide margin — and that showed for long stretches of this game. For the night, San Antonio shot just 38.7% from the floor, and were 10-of-37 (27%) from beyond the arc.

OKC took control in the second quarter, outscoring the Spurs 31-16, in part because the Thunder hit 5-of-8 from 3.

Jared McCain knocked down six 3-pointers and finished with 20.

Jared McCain tied his career high with his SIXTH triple in crunch time!
NBA Tip-Off on NBC & Peacock pic.twitter.com/Fr0NsfMNqV

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Chet Holmgren was more aggressive on offense — to the point that De'Aaron Fox picked up a technical for throwing him to the ground — and finished with 14 points, while Jalen Williams had 12 points in his return but struggled with 5-of-16 shooting.

Stephon Castle had 24 points and Dylan Harper 18 for the Spurs.

This might not be the James Madison team of last year, but it’s the only Group of Six team that’s still unbeaten, the offense continues to dominate, and another trip to the College Football Playoff is there for the taking – maybe.

The Dukes have to be unbeaten, and it would help if Boise State tripped up along the way, but that’s for later. For now, they have to keep on rolling with a dangerous Thursday night trip to Boone to keep the momentum going.

The Mountaineers were able to get back on track after a two-game skid, with a win over Coastal Carolina to stay alive in the Sun Belt race. And now they need to slay the JMU dragon to be a true player.

James Madison vs App State: Quick Hits

• App State goes on the road for two of the next three games with a trip to Georgia Southern next.
• James Madison starts a run of three road games in four weeks with a home game against Troy next before going to Southern Miss and UConn.
• The two teams are 2-2 in the series over the last four years, but the Dukes took down the Mountaineers 58-10 last year.

How To Watch James Madison vs App State

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV: ESPNU
Location: Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone, NC
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Why James Madison Will Win

App State doesn’t generate enough of a pass rush to bother the James Madison passing game. Camden Coleman might not be consistently accurate, but he was terrific in the key win over Georgia State last week. Give him time to work, and he’ll produce. It also helps that the ground game is carrying the load.

The Dukes have rushed for over 200 yards in each of the last three games, and App State is 0-2 when allowing 200 rushing yards or more.

Why App State Will Win

The two Mountaineer losses can be explained away. One was in a decent 41-31 fight against NC State, and the other was a 10-3 loss to Old Dominion after turning the ball over three times. But App State doesn’t have a turnover issue.

Part of James Madison’s run is coming from takeaways, with two in each of the last six games. App State’s defense is also a turnover-forcing machine. It needs to at least stay even in the turnover margin battle.

James Madison vs App State Prediction, Betting Lines

The 2023 James Madison team was 10-0 under some Curt Cignetti guy. App State came into town and left with a 26-23 win over the Dukes.

The 2024 James Madison team was 8-1 under current UCLA head coach Bob Chesney. It went to App State and left with a 34-20 loss.

The Mountaineers have a way of hitting the Dukes with a big blow in moments like this, but JMU will run too well and won’t turn the ball over enough for the fun to stop here. It’ll be a fight, though.

James Madison 31, App State 24
Latest Consensus Line: James Madison -10.5, o/u: 56.5
ATS Confidence (out of 5): 3
Must See Rating (out of 5): 3.5

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ELMONT, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Victor Eklund #38 of the New York Islanders skates against Leo Carlsson #91 of the Anaheim Ducks during the first period at UBS Arena on October 20, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Getty

The Anaheim Ducks lost their fourth straight game on Tuesday night. It continued a troubling pattern that intensified last week.

Following their 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders, the Ducks are now 0-5-0 when scoring two goals in a game. The trend started on Oct. 7 when Anaheim lost 5-2 vs. the Edmonton Oilers. It continued last Tuesday when the Ducks lost 4-2 vs. the Calgary Flames.

Anaheim also lost 4-2 to the Boston Bruins last Friday and 5-2 to the New York Rangers on Monday. Considering these trends, the Ducks look like a team that won’t win many games unless they are putting at least three goals on the board.

Conversely, Anaheim is 4-0-0 this season when scoring three or more goals. They topped Vegas 4-3 in their season opener before defeating the Florida Panthers 3-2 in an overtime thriller. Anaheim cruised past Winnipeg 5-1 before beating Calgary 4-2 during their first matchup of the season.

Throughout this four-game losing streak, opponents have outscored the Ducks 16-8. So the question is: What can they do to get their scoring back on track?

Anaheim Ducks’ Young Core Must Start Stepping Up

It starts with Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, and Beckett Sennecke. Last season, Carlsson drilled 29 goals home, Gauthier scored 41 times, and Sennecke scored 23 times. This season, Sennecke looks like the only one who will take a step forward.

Before Tuesday’s loss, Sennecke scored five goals in eight games. That put him on pace for between 52 and 53 goals in 84 games. Carlsson and Gauthier each had two goals before Tuesday’s matchup. That put them on pace for 21 and 24 goals, respectively.

Neither Carlsson, Gauthier, nor Sennecke scored on Tuesday, putting them on track for even fewer goals at the moment. Through nine games, Sennecke would be on track to score between 46 and 47 times. Carlsson, meanwhile, is now on track for between 18 and 19 goals, while Gauthier clocks in a 21-goal pace. That’s not what fans need to see from their brightest young forwards.

If the Ducks are going to turn a corner and get back on track, it starts with Carlsson, Gauthier, and Sennecke. Others, like veteran Mikael Granlund, also need to step up and find the net more.

Injuries May Be Catching Up To The Ducks

Gauthier and Granlund recently missed time with injuries, but they were quick to return. Others, like Troy Terry and Ryan Poehling, could be affecting Anaheim. Four players posted 50-plus points for the Ducks in 2025-26, and Terry was one of them, finishing with 57 points and 19 goals.

Poehling was a solid secondary point-producer, with 36 points and 11 goals through 75 games. He was also one of Anaheim’s go-to players at the faceoff dot, and 60 percent of his starts at even strength came in the defensive zone. Poehling wasn’t exceptional at taking faceoffs, but he still finished with an average 48.4 faceoff win percentage.

Until the Anaheim Ducks get healthy, someone needs to step up and ensure this team can consistently score at least three, but ideally between four and five times a game.

The Ducks won’t always win by scoring three-plus goals per game, nor will they always lose when they score only two goals. But current trends show they are more likely to win if they score three or more times, and are more likely to lose when scoring two times or fewer.

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BEITAR JERUSALEM striker Johnbosco Kalu can’t get the ball behind Maccabi Tel Aviv ’keeper Ofek Melika during the clubs’ 0-0 draw at Teddy Stadium. (photo credit: YEHUDA HALICKMAN)

Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv battled to a thrilling 0-0 draw at Teddy Stadium, while Hapoel Tel Aviv overcame a third-minute red card to claim a dramatic 1-0 victory.

Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv played to an entertaining 0-0 draw at Teddy Stadium, while Hapoel Tel Aviv overcame an early red card to defeat Ironi Tiberias 1-0 in a dramatic round of Israeli Premier League action.

Elsewhere, Maccabi Haifa came from behind to beat Maccabi Petah Tikva 2-1, Hapoel Beersheba scored twice late to defeat Hapoel Jerusalem by the same score, Maccabi Netanya edged Kiryat Shmona 1-0, Hapoel Ramat Gan beat Hapoel Haifa 2-0, and Bnei Sakhnin defeated Hapoel Petah Tikva 2-0.

More than 30,000 fans packed Teddy Stadium as Beitar and Maccabi renewed their rivalry in a crucial early-season clash between two title contenders. The match also marked Beitar’s long-awaited return to its home ground after spending the summer playing at Bloomfield Stadium while a new hybrid pitch was installed.

Maccabi started aggressively, with Helio Varela involved in dangerous attacks that saw Dor Peretz and Sagiv Yehezkel come close. Varela later unleashed a powerful strike that narrowly missed the target, while Beitar gradually found its rhythm and began creating chances of its own.

Yarden Shua supplied a superb through ball to Johnbosco Kalu, whose off-balance effort struck the woodwork. Boris Enow also missed a promising opportunity as the teams went into halftime scoreless.

The Israeli Premier League soccer match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Ironi Tiberias at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv, October 17, 2026. (credit: Danny Maron/Flash90)

The chances continued after the break, with Shua, Tomer Yosefi and Omer Atzily all threatening for Beitar. Atzily missed a clear chance in the 73rd minute, sending a point-blank effort over the crossbar.

Maccabi also had chances, but the defining moment came when Peretz appeared to have an open goal. With Beitar goalkeeper Miguel Silva caught well off his line, Brayan Carabali recovered in time to clear Peretz’s effort off the goal line with a remarkable kick save.

Neither side could find a breakthrough, so the teams settled for a point in a match that delivered plenty of excitement but no goals.

Ten-man Hapoel Tel Aviv battles to dramatic victory over Ironi Tiberias

Hapoel Tel Aviv, meanwhile, earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ironi Tiberias despite playing almost the entire match with 10 men.

Wearing pink shirts to mark Breast Cancer Month, the Reds suffered an early setback when Andrian Kraev was sent off in the third minute for stomping on David Keltjens’ leg.

Hapoel continued to push forward despite the numerical disadvantage, although the teams went into halftime scoreless after a potential penalty appeal involving Chico was rejected following a VAR review.

The match took another turn in the 57th minute when Emmanuel Boateng and Ziv Morgan collided heads, leaving Boateng requiring a stretcher to leave the pitch with an injury above his left eye.

Hapoel finally found the breakthrough with 10 minutes remaining. Marcus Coco surged into the penalty area and was brought down by goalkeeper Ido Sharon, earning a spot kick that Omri Altman converted to secure the victory.

“We knew after the red card that the game would be very difficult and that we would have to give extra, and everyone did that,” Hapoel coach Elyaniv Barda said. “We gained a lot from this, especially in terms of the players’ mentality. Even with 10 men, we believed we could win.”

Altman dedicated the victory to Kraev, saying the team wanted to help lift his spirits after the early dismissal. Tiberias coach Alon Ziv expressed frustration that his team failed to exploit its numerical advantage, while Sharon questioned the penalty decision.

Maccabi Haifa stages comeback victory over Maccabi Petah Tikva

Maccabi Haifa also rallied from behind, scoring twice from corner kicks to defeat Maccabi Petah Tikva 2-1.

Petah Tikva took an early lead through Eyal Einbrom’s finish from inside the box, but Eitan Azoulay and Noam Sztejfman headed home in the second half to turn the match around.

Haifa coach Barak Bachar praised his team’s resilience after coming back to win for the third straight game.

“It wasn’t a great performance; there was a little luck involved, and we came under pressure in the final minutes,” Bachar said. “It was a difficult game against a team that sat deep, on a challenging pitch, and I’m happy we secured an important win in a tough match.”

Petah Tikva coach Ziv Arie was disappointed that his team’s work was undone by set pieces, while Sztejfman described scoring the winner as a dream come true.

Hapoel Beersheba produced another late turnaround, defeating Hapoel Jerusalem 2-1 through Igor Zlatanovic’s brace.
Jerusalem took the lead when Vitalie Damascan went coast to coast before beating goalkeeper Ofir Marciano. Be’er Sheva responded in the 74th minute when Zlatanovic pounced on a rebound from Javon East.

Ten minutes later, East was brought down in the penalty area, earning a spot kick and a red card for Jerusalem’s Ofek Nadir. Zlatanovic converted the penalty to complete the comeback and secure all three points.

Beersheba coach Ran Kozuk emphasized the importance of his team’s determination, particularly late in the match, while Jerusalem coach Lior Zada acknowledged the challenge of defending against the combination of East and Zlatanovic.
Maccabi Netanya claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Ironi Kiryat Shmona after Matheus Davo converted a second-half penalty. The spot kick was awarded following a Niv Gabbay handball in the box.

Netanya coach Roni Levy said his team had created several clear-cut chances early but needed determination to secure the result. Kiryat Shmona coach Shai Barda lamented his side’s missed opportunities and said the team needed to find a way to reverse its difficult run.

Hapoel Ramat Gan capitalizes on red card to defeat Hapoel Haifa 2-0

Hapoel Ramat Gan defeated Hapoel Haifa 2-0 after a second-half red card changed the contest. Haifa was reduced to 10 men in the 57th minute when Cheikh Keita was dismissed for a reckless foul. Ramat Gan capitalized almost immediately, with David Asanka scoring his first league goal two minutes later. Luan added the second in the 69th minute.

Ramat Gan coach Messay Dego praised his players for responding well after a previous defeat, while Haifa coach Haim Silvas said his team had been unable to find solutions after going a man down.

Bnei Sakhnin rounded out the round with a 2-0 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva. Ahmed Salman scored in the first half before Mathew Cudjoe added another after the break.

Sakhnin coach Yossi Abukasis credited the team’s improvement to reinforcements, a more settled lineup and growing confidence. Petah Tikva coach Omer Peretz said his team had controlled much of the contest statistically but failed to make its opportunities count.

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