Champions League Tips

Atalanta sit seventh, 11 places above Lecce, and have lost just one of their last ten league matches. Lecce are 18th with 17 defeats and arrive in poor form, losing four of their last five. They have also failed to keep a clean sheet in seven of their last nine home games.

It’s six wins in seven League Two matches for Salford, who can strengthen their automatic promotion hopes by winning at Crewe. The Railwaymen had only one shot on target when losing 2-0 at Accrington on Friday and they could be derailed at Gresty Road.

There promises to be plenty of goals when Peterborough take on Cardiff at London Road. There have been four of more goals in Peterborough’s last four home matches and in four of Cardiff’s last six away fixtures.

It is five games without a win for AFC Wimbledon and that run could be stretched to six when they host in-form Luton, who have won three of their last four matches and are unbeaten in five. However, BTTS has landed in the visitors’ last eight games, so back goals for both sides.

Only two defeats in 10 League Two matches has seen Cheltenham ease their relegation fears, but the Robins could be vulnerable to promotion-chasing Cambridge. The U’s were unfortunate not to beat Swindon on Friday and Neil Harris’ men can bounce back.

Barnsley have won only one of their last seven League One matches, a run which has all but ended their playoff hopes, and Plymouth look capable of coming away with a win. The Pilgrims have won four of their last six games and remain in the hunt for a top-six finish.

With 30 defeats in 40 games, Sheffield Wednesday are the perfect opposition for relegation-threatened Leicester. However, the Foxes have kept only two away clean sheets all season, while BTTS has landed in three of the Owls’ last four at home.

Grimsby were turned over by Harrogate on Friday, but the Mariners had previously hammered Barrow 5-0 and downed Fleetwood 1-0 and they can bounce back to win at Crawley, who remain in the relegation battle despite Friday’s valuable win at Newport.

Juventus have scored 52 league goals, while Genoa have conceded 42 but also netted 36 themselves. Both teams have scored in eight of Juventus’ 15 home games and in 17 of Genoa’s 30 matches overall. Juventus’ recent clean-sheet issues further support goals at both ends.

Villarreal have won their last seven visits to Girona, and they can continue that fine record after securing 13 wins from 14 clashes with bottom-half teams in La Liga. The visitors have won 18 of their 21 league games against teams outside the top six, includign a 5-0 home win when these two sides last met.

Coventry have won eight of their previous nine, and they’ve scored three times in three of their last four. However, both teams have scored in four of Hull City’s last five games, and the Tigers have found the net in eight of their 13 defeats this season. They meet a Coventry side that has shipped 25 goals in 20 away trips, so back the visitors to secure a high-scoring win.

The Lakers just lost Doncic and Reaves, who combined for over 66 points per game and are their two leading scorers. That might be too much to overcome, even against a sub-par Mavericks team that’s struggled all year long. Rookie Cooper Flagg just had a historic 51-point performance in the loss to Orlando, and he can stake his claim for the Rookie of the Year award against the Lakers on national television here.

The Clippers will be out to bounce back after losing two straight games, while the Kings’ draft hopes have taken a hit after back-to-back wins. Sacramento have only won three straight games once this season, while they are only 33-45 against the spread. The Clippers need this win after dropping to ninth in the West, and they should take care of the Kings in comfortable fashion.

The Clippers will be out to bounce back after losing two straight games, while the Kings’ draft hopes have taken a hit after back-to-back wins. Sacramento have only won three straight games once this season, while they are only 33-45 against the spread. The Clippers need this win after dropping to ninth in the West, and they should take care of the Kings in comfortable fashion.

Indiana is 18-59 and plays at a fast pace, allowing 121.8 points per game while still scoring 113.9, leading to frequent high totals. Cleveland, 48-29, averages 118.6 points behind Donovan Mitchell and James Harden and has seen recent games trend higher in scoring. With Indiana’s tempo and defensive issues combined with Cleveland’s efficiency, this sets up as a high-scoring matchup.

Minnesota has really struggled offensively without Edwards and McDaniels, and they may struggle to compete with the high-scoring Hornets here. Charlotte has won 3 in a row, putting up a ton of points, and they’re in a more desperate position as they chase the top six.

The over has hit in six of the last eight games for the Utah Jazz. They have lost their last five games, but they have covered as heavy underdogs in three of their last five. The over has hit in four of the Thunder’s last five games. This is only the third time this season the Thunder have had a total of 239 or higher. In both previous meetings this season, the over has landed.

The Lakers just lost Doncic and Reaves, who combined for over 66 points per game and are their two leading scorers. That might be too much to overcome, even against a sub-par Mavericks team that’s struggled all year long. Rookie Cooper Flagg just had a historic 51-point performance in the loss to Orlando, and he can stake his claim for the Rookie of the Year award against the Lakers on national television here.

The Clippers will be out to bounce back after losing two straight games, while the Kings’ draft hopes have taken a hit after back-to-back wins. Sacramento have only won three straight games once this season, while they are only 33-45 against the spread. The Clippers need this win after dropping to ninth in the West, and they should take care of the Kings in comfortable fashion.

Ipswich are the best bet to beat Birmingham at Portman Road on Monday. The visitors have lost on their last three Championship away games and Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna will be hopeful of getting a result against Chris Davies’ side. The away side are enduring a rough spell. Birmingham are without a win in three Championship games and have failed to win six of their last seven. They have also gone three games without an away win.

Derby have enjoyed four straight Championship successes at home and they should be backed to win again when Stoke visit Pride Park on Monday.

Lincoln are top with 26 wins from 40 and have lost just one of their last 25 league games. They are unbeaten in ten away matches, winning seven of their last nine on the road. Reading have scored just 0.88 goals per game against top-six sides, highlighting a tougher attacking challenge here.

It’s 14 defeats in 16 League Two games for Tranmere, who have plummeted down the fourth-tier table and are now in major relegation trouble. Rovers can’t buy a win, and Colchester are likely to add to their woes.

There promises to be plenty of goals when Peterborough take on Cardiff at London Road. There have been four of more goals in Peterborough’s last four home matches and in four of Cardiff’s last six away fixtures.

There have been 57 goals in Gillingham’s 20 home league matches this season and a leaky defence has held the Gills back. Accrington have been more solid this season, but Stanley could get drawn into a ding-dong battle.

Over 2.5 goals has landed in 65% of Coventry’s away games, and there have been at least three goals in seven of their 10 away wins. Hull have conceded a huge 71.4 Expected Goals, and they’ve lost all three home clashes with sides above them, shipping nine goals across those defeats. The Sky Blues have won eight of their previous nine, and they’ve scored three times in three of their last four.

Both of these sides are in good form heading into this contest and picking a winner is difficult. The better option is to back both teams to score, which has happened in five of Bolton’s last six home games and in Stockport’s last three away matches in League One.

There have been goals at both ends in five of Watford’s last six games, while Charlton have scored in five consecutive trips and conceded in three of those games so goals at both ends seems likely.

Juventus have scored 52 league goals, while Genoa have conceded 42 but also netted 36 themselves. Both teams have scored in eight of Juventus’ 15 home games and in 17 of Genoa’s 30 matches overall. Juventus’ recent clean-sheet issues further support goals at both ends.

All but one of Napoli’s home meetings with the top seven have seen both teams score, while BTTS has landed in nine of the Partenopei’s last 10 games across all competitions. Milan have scored in 13 of their 15 away matches, while Napoli have conceded in their last four home league games.

Visiting forward David Strelec scored in both of Slovakia’s games over the international break. Strelrec has scored in two of Boro’s last three away games and he stands out as a contender for an anytime effort on Monday.

All but one of Napoli’s home meetings with the top seven have seen both teams score, while BTTS has landed in nine of the Partenopei’s last 10 games across all competitions. Milan have scored in 13 of their 15 away matches, while Napoli have conceded in their last four home league games.

Over 2.5 goals has landed in 65% of Coventry’s away games, and there have been at least three goals in seven of their 10 away wins. Hull have conceded a huge 71.4 Expected Goals, and they’ve lost all three home clashes with sides above them, shipping nine goals across those defeats. The Sky Blues have won eight of their previous nine, and they’ve scored three times in three of their last four.

Villarreal have won their last seven visits to Girona, and they can continue that fine record after securing 13 wins from 14 clashes with bottom-half teams in La Liga. The visitors have won 18 of their 21 league games against teams outside the top six, includign a 5-0 home win when these two sides last met.

Benfica have scored two or more goals in their last seven league games, and they’ve netted 25 goals across 13 away trips this term. The hosts lost 4-0 last time out, and they’ve conceded 16 goals in six meetings with the top four.

Coventry have won eight of their previous nine, and they’ve scored three times in three of their last four. However, both teams have scored in four of Hull City’s last five games, and the Tigers have found the net in eight of their 13 defeats this season. They meet a Coventry side that has shipped 25 goals in 20 away trips, so back the visitors to secure a high-scoring win.

Girona have scored in their last five home games, while they meet a Villarreal side who have conceded in five straight league matches. Back the visitors to overcome conceding with a 2-1 win.

Both teams have scored in four of Hull City’s last five games, and the Tigers have found the net in eight of their 13 defeats this season. They meet a Coventry side that has shipped 25 goals in 20 away trips, while the Sky Blues have scored three times in wins over Preston, Swansea, and Derby of late.

Villarreal have won their last seven visits to Girona, and they can continue that fine record after securing 13 wins from 14 clashes with bottom-half teams in La Liga. The visitors have won 18 of their 21 league games against teams outside the top six, includign a 5-0 home win when these two sides last met.