Football Accumulator Tips

Despite a 2-1 victory in their last game, Ajax Reserves are now bottom of the Dutch second-tier. The hosts have managed to put up a fight in many of their clashes with the league’s top sides, including a 3-3 draw at fourth-placed Roda JC earlier this season. Over 3.5 has landed in all the hosts’ meetings with the top six, while 73% of Roda’s away trips have featured at least three goals. 

Lazio ended a four-game winless streak against bottom-placed Verona last time out, but they were far from convincing in that victory and have already lost against Como this season. They lost at home to Napoli recently, while I Lariani have won their last two away fixtures without conceding.

Guingamp have seen both teams score in six of their eight away trips, including four of their five visits to sides below them in the standings. They drew 2-2 at home to fifth-bottom Nancy in the reverse meeting, and they’ve also scored twice in all five of their clashes with the bottom four this term. The hosts returned to action with a 2-1 win at Amiens, so back goals in this clash.

Brighton are unbeaten in four games and have scored exactly twice in three of these. They face a Bournemouth side that have won just one of their last 13 games. However, the Cherries have failed to score in only one of their 10 league trips, and they’ve scored in five of their seven defeats so far.

There have been four or more goals scored in all but one of Estrela Amadora’s last six league games, while 75% of Estoril’s away trips have featured four or more goals. The visitors’ eight meetings with fellow bottom-half teams have seen over 3.5 goals land on five occasions. 

Lazio ended a four-game winless streak against bottom-placed Verona last time out, but they were far from convincing in that victory and have already lost against Como this season. They lost at home to Napoli recently, while I Lariani have won their last two away fixtures without conceding.

33 goals have been scored across Bournemouth’s last seven matches, with six of these going over 2.5 goals. Three or more goals have been scored in ten of their 11 away games this season and in each of their last five meetings with Brighton.

Elche have been rock solid at home this season, losing just one of their ten games in their own back yard in the league, and they are fancied to get the better of a Sevilla team who have lost 11 of their 19 top-flight matches this term.

Estoril have conceded in seven of their eight away trips this season, while they’ve scored eight goals in three visits to sides below them. Estrela have failed to score only three times at home this term, while they’ve scored three goals in back-to-back league outings, a 3-3 draw and a 3-2 victory.

Derby have won five of their six visits to the bottom eight, while Charlton have only claimed one home win against sides placed 16th or above.

A place in the FA Cup fourth round is up for grabs when Salford and Swindon clash for the second time in three days. The Ammies won 3-2 at Swindon on Saturday and tired legs from that end-to-end clash may lead to another thriller with over 3.5 goals landing for a fourth straight head-to-head.

A bright start to the season has quickly fizzled out for Stevenage, who are without a win in six games after Saturday’s 3-0 thrashing at Exeter. Bolton were dominant in their 1-0 Wigan on Saturday, winning the xG battle 1.4-0.3, and can land another three points on the road.

Inter have won four of their six Champions League games but all of those victories came against sides currently in the bottom nine of the league phase. They have lost to Atletico Madrid and Liverpool, suggesting they are not at the level of Arsenal, who are top of both the Premier League and Champions League standings.

Tottenham have lost three of their last four home games, while Dortmund have won three of their last five Champions League games. The visitors are well placed to trouble Spurs, but both teams have scored in eight of Dortmund’s last nine away games.

Bottom side Livingston are without a clean sheet in 16 league games, while nine of their 10 home matches have finished with both teams scoring. St Mirren have conceded in all 10 of their away trips this season, so back both defences to struggle.

PSG won 3-0 at home to Lille on Friday night and this is set to be another routine victory for the European champions, who have scored 19 times across their six League Phase matches.

Dortmund have won three of their last five games in the Champions League, and they can prey on a Spurs side who are at a new low following Saturday’s defeat to West Ham. The hosts have been beaten in three of their last four home matches, and they’ve been terrible at their own ground all season.

Wrexham and Leicester will be hoping to make the playoffs and, having both lost at the weekend, each should go on the front foot as they look to get back on track at the Racecourse. Both teams to score has been a winning bet in Leicester’s last ten games, as well as in seven of Wrexham’s last eight, so an end-to-end affair is expected.

Arsenal are already virtually assured of their place in the last 16 after triumphing in all six games so far and Inter, who are sixth, still have a bit of work to do. Mikel Arteta knows a winning habit is key for his side and I cannot see the Gunners easing off in Milan.

Spurs have just one win in their last seven games and they’ve lost four of those. Ahead of Saturday’s game with St Pauli, BVB are on a six-game unbeaten run and have been in excellent scoring form recently having hit eight goals across their last three games. The in-form Bundesliga side can boost their chances of avoiding a play-off with a win at Tottenham.

The home side go into this clash in good form in Serie A, with three straight wins since the turn of the year and without conceding a goal. Atalanta can claim a win that could seal their path into the last 16.

Goal difference alone separates these two sides heading into the final two weeks of League Phase action, and there could be little to separate Copenhagen and Napoli at the Parken Stadium on Tuesday.I Partenopei are yet to claim a point on their travels in the Champions League and have won just one of their last four ties, while the Danes have only lost one of their three home games in this competition, including a high-scoring draw with Bayer Leverkusen in September.

Bayern Munich put yet another defence to the sword when they demolished RB Leipzig 5-1 on Saturday, and they will have Union Saint-Gilloise quaking in their boots as they visit the Allianz Arena.Die Bayern have scored four or more goals in four of their last five games and have scored 22 goals across their last five at home. Union Saint-Gilloise have lost four of their six Champions League ties, including 4-0 thrashings at the hands of Newcastle and Inter Milan.

Lyon are top of the standings in the Europa League league phase, and they can consolidate top spot when they visit Switzerland on Thursday.Les Gones have won five of their six Europa League fixtures, and they head into matchday seven of the competition off the back of a fantastic run of form over the winter period. They have wonseven of their last eight, and hosts Young Boys have lost their last three assignments, conceding 12 goals in the process.

After a round of midweek fixtures, Derby and West Brom will lock horns at Pride Park on Friday evening, and it is the Rams backed to take all three points to close the gap on the Championship play-off positions.John Eustace’s side have taken five points from their last five home games and, while they are far from the best home side in the second tier, their visitors have lost their last ten league away games and four of their last five trips to this ground.

Despite a dreadful run of form which has seen them win just one of their last eight games, Tottenham are odds-on favourites for their trip to Turf Moor, and they look worth opposing after last weekend’s shambles.Thomas Frank’s side were beaten on their own patch by the dire West Ham and, despite their lowly position in the table, Burnley have taken points from Liverpool and Manchester City in their last two games. It remains to be seen whether Thomas Frank will still be in charge on Saturday but, if he is, the Clarets could put the final nail in his coffin.

AZ Alkmaar’s 18 Eredivisie games have produced a massive 64 goals, and there could be a fair few added to that tally when they visit the BUKO Stadion on Sunday.Telstar have scored 17 and conceded 20 in their last nine home games, with seven of those going over 3.5 goals, while four or more goals have been scored in five of AZ’s last six domestic fixtures.

James: Copenhagen should be fresh and raring to go after competing a couple of friendlies in January to get prepared for this contest. Napoli are on an eight-game unbeaten run but they have drawn three of their last four fixtures and have lost all three away assignments in Europe.

Alex J: With just one win in their opening six games in the Champions League this season, Olympiacos look out of their depth at this level. Leverkusen have impressed in their last two away games in the Champions League, with a 1-0 win at Benfica followed by a 2-0 victory at Manchester City.

Aaron: PSG have won four of their six Champions League games so far, and they’ve won eight of their last 12 matches across all competitions. The French champions are backed to stop a Sporting side who have been beaten by Napoli and Bayern Munich in Europe this term, but BTTS has landed in five of the hosts’ six Champions League games.

Aidan: Qarabag have already beaten Copenhagen and drawn with Chelsea in Baku in the league phase. Visitors Frankfurt ave struggled in Europe this season, managing just one win in six games. The German outfit also approaches this trip to Azerbaijan without a victory in any of their last four Bundesliga matches.

Rob: Atleti look good value to chalk up their fourth successive win in the Champions League. The hosts have lost their last two games in Europe without scoring, which includes a 1-0 home defeat to Union SG.

Alex W: Bayern Munich netted another five goals at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday, and they can impress against USG. The Bundesliga side have netted 18 times in the competition so far, and they have scored four or more goals in four of their last five matches. 

Napoli are yet to pick up a point on their travels in the Champions League and they have drawn three of their last four outings in all competitions. Copenhagen have taken four points from their three home matches, including a draw with Bayer Leverkusen.

Inter have won four of their six Champions League games but all of those victories came against sides currently in the bottom nine of the league phase. They have lost to Atletico Madrid and Liverpool, suggesting they are not at the level of Arsenal, who are top of both the Premier League and Champions League standings.

Olympiakos have been encouraging across their home games in Europe this term, winning the xG battle against PSV and Pafos, while they matched Real Madrid with 1.7 xG apiece. Leverkusen have lost their opening two games of the year thanks to some defensive vulnerabilities and issues in creating chances.

Alvaro Arbeloa lost 3-2 to second-tier opposition in his opening game as Real Madrid boss, while the Spanish giants shipped six goals across their last three European games. Monaco have scored in five of six Champions League matches, recording at least 1.3 xG in each, and they can contribute to a high-scoring game despite their domestic struggles.