Champions League Tips

Olympiakos have won each of their last three matches, keeping clean sheets on each occasion. Pafos have been averaging just 1.25 goals in all competitions this term and they were beaten to nil by Apollon on Saturday.

Bayern are in a rich vein of scoring form, having already netted 14 goals in three league games, and can prevail in a high-scoring encounter. It is worth remembering that Chelsea conceded in nine of their 15 Conference League games last season despite mixing it with lesser opponents.

Slavia Prague failed to win seven of their eight Group Stage matches in the Europa League last season, so they could struggle to compete in the UCL. Bodo/Glimt have lost only one of their last eight fixtures and they can upset the odds here.

Three of Ajax’s last four games and each of Inter Milan’s last two matches have featured goals at both ends. BTTS has also landed in five of Inter’s last six fixtures in the Champions League.

Liverpool have won their last four games and each of their last three meetings with Atletico Madrid, while the visitors have only won once in four attempts this term. However, they have scored in all four games, while Liverpool shipped six goals in their opening three matches.

Swansea are unbeaten in six with three wins and three draws. They can avoid defeat against a Forest side reeling from two 3-0 losses in succession and now getting to know a new manager’s system. Forest have failed to win any of their last four Carabao Cup matches too.

America de Cali are rock-bottom of the Colombia Primera A with six points from nine games. They are winless in seven league games and have only two points in this period, while second-placed Bucaramanga have won five of their last seven in all competitions.

America de Cali are rock-bottom of the Colombia Primera A with six points from nine games. They are winless in seven league games and have only two points in this period, while second-placed Bucaramanga have won five of their last seven in all competitions.

Six of Alajuelense’s last seven competitive games have featured fewer than three goals, including each of their last four at home. San Carlos have seen fewer than three goals in seven of their last nine matches.

Olympiakos have won each of their last three assignments without conceding and two of those victories finished 2-0. Back them to outgun a Pafos outfit that has been light on goals since the summer.

Slavia Prague averaged just 0.875 goals across their eight UEL Group Phase games last season, while Bodo/Glimt notched exactly once in five of their last six away tests in Europe (UEL & UCL).

Olympiakos have won each of their last three matches, keeping clean sheets on each occasion. Pafos have been averaging just 1.25 goals in all competitions this term and they were beaten to nil by Apollon on Saturday.

Olympiakos have won each of their last three matches, keeping clean sheets on each occasion. Pafos have been averaging just 1.25 goals in all competitions this term and they were beaten to nil by Apollon on Saturday.

Bayern are in a rich vein of scoring form, having already netted 14 goals in three league games, and can prevail in a high-scoring encounter. It is worth remembering that Chelsea conceded in nine of their 15 Conference League games last season despite mixing it with lesser opponents.

PSG have won each of their first four matches in Ligue 1 this season, though three of those games featured under 2.5 goals. The hosts are missing some key attackers, so a low-scoring win over Atalanta looks possible.

Inter have scored nine goals across their three competitive games this season and should have the beating of an Ajax outfit that have conceded almost two goals per game in their last eight European fixtures.

Liverpool have won their last four games and each of their last three meetings with Atletico Madrid, while the visitors have only won once in four attempts this term. However, they have scored in all four games, while Liverpool shipped six goals in their opening three matches.

Slavia Prague failed to win seven of their eight Group Stage matches in the Europa League last season, so they could struggle to compete in the UCL. Bodo/Glimt have lost only one of their last eight fixtures and they can upset the odds here.

Swansea are unbeaten in six with three wins and three draws. They can avoid defeat against a Forest side reeling from two 3-0 losses in succession and now getting to know a new manager’s system. Forest have failed to win any of their last four Carabao Cup matches too.

PSG have won each of their first four matches in Ligue 1 this season, though three of those games featured under 2.5 goals. The hosts are missing some key attackers, so a low-scoring win over Atalanta looks possible, especially after keeping clean sheets in three of their first four Ligue 1 games.

Olympiakos have won each of their last three matches, keeping clean sheets on each occasion. Pafos have been averaging just 1.25 goals in all competitions this term and they were beaten to nil by Apollon on Saturday.

Liverpool have won their last four games and each of their last three meetings with Atletico Madrid, while the visitors have only won once in four attempts this term. However, they have scored in all four games, while Liverpool shipped six goals in their opening three matches.

Three of Ajax’s last four games and each of Inter Milan’s last two matches have featured goals at both ends. BTTS has also landed in five of Inter’s last six fixtures in the Champions League.

All eight of Genk’s competitive games this season have featured goals at both ends, and visitors Charleroi have seen both teams score in six of their last seven fixtures.

Mohamed Salah scored a late winner at Turf Moor and, while he hasn’t been at his best so far this season, the Egyptian has three goals and one assist in seven competitive games for club and country.

Robald made it two goals in two games with his strike against Hull on Saturday. He also scored in Swansea’s first-round win over Crawley.

Liverpool have won their last four games and each of their last three meetings with Atletico Madrid, while the visitors have only won once in four attempts this term. However, they have scored in all four games, while Liverpool shipped six goals in their opening three matches.

PSG have won each of their first four matches in Ligue 1 this season, though three of those games featured under 2.5 goals. The hosts are missing some key attackers, so a low-scoring win over Atalanta looks possible, especially after keeping clean sheets in three of their first four Ligue 1 games.

Bayern are in a rich vein of scoring form, having already netted 14 goals in three league games, and can prevail in a high-scoring encounter. It is worth remembering that Chelsea conceded in nine of their 15 Conference League games last season despite mixing it with lesser opponents.

PSG have won each of their first four matches in Ligue 1 this season, though three of those games featured under 2.5 goals. The hosts are missing some key attackers, so a low-scoring win over Atalanta looks possible, especially after keeping three clean sheets in their first four Ligue 1 games.

Bayern are in a rich vein of scoring form, having already netted 14 goals in three league games, and can prevail in a high-scoring encounter. It is worth remembering that Chelsea conceded in nine of their 15 Conference League games last season despite mixing it with lesser opponents.

Swansea are unbeaten in six with three wins and three draws. They can avoid defeat against a Forest side reeling from two 3-0 losses in succession and now getting to know a new manager’s system. Forest have failed to win any of their last four Carabao Cup matches too.

Three of Ajax’s last four games and each of Inter Milan’s last two matches have featured goals at both ends. BTTS has also landed in five of Inter’s last six fixtures in the Champions League.

PSV’s six games this season have seen them score 19 goals and concede nine, with just one clean sheet to their name, so expect another high-scoring affair with the Dutch side involved.

Sheffield Wednesday have conceded five goals in their last two matches and face a Grimsby side that put two past Manchester United in the last round, so goals could be on the cards at Hillsborough.

After coming off the bench against West Ham, Brennan Johnson should return to the Spurs starting XI for this one and after finishing as the team’s top scorer last season with 18 goals, he can add to his tally this term on what will be his Champions League debut.

Gyokeres scored his third goal of the season for Arsenal at the weekend, while he netted six goals in eight games for Sporting in Europe last season.

Union Saint-Gilloise are unbeaten in seven games this season and they should be able to continue that when they visit PSV Eindhoven, who have conceded seven goals in three matches, although the Dutch side have seen 25 goals in five matches this season, so they will be a threat going forward.

Arsenal won six of their eight League Phase games last season, while they conceded only three times along the way. Athletic Bilbao were beaten 1-0 at home by Deportivo Alaves at the weekend, so back Arsenal to build on their strong Premier League form.

Brentford beat Aston Villa 1-0 last month when the pair met in the Premier League, and the Bees are fancied to quickly sting out-of-sorts Aston Villa once again when the pair meet in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.

Tottenham’s three Premier League victories this season have all been to nil and they have certainly become much more defensively resilient under Thomas Frank. With Villarreal lacking goals on the road, this should end in a low-scoring Spurs victory.

Juventus have been rock-solid to start the season, winning their first three games and they have now won six on the spin at home. Borussia Dortmund look vulnerable on the road once again and the Old Lady can win.

Arsenal won six of their eight League Phase games last season, while they conceded only three times along the way. Athletic Bilbao were beaten 1-0 at home by Deportivo Alaves at the weekend, so back Arsenal to build on their strong Premier League form.

Slavia Prague struggled in the Europa League last term, failing to win a home game. Bodo/Glimt have won 10 of their last 12 games, so back the Europa League semi-finalists to secure the three points.

Leverkusen won their first game since Erik ten Hag’s departure, beating a good Eintracht Frankfurt side 3-1. Danish boss Kasper Hjulmand faces his second game in charge in his homeland, facing a Copenhagen side that struggled to hold their own in the Conference League last term.

Cagliari were impressive away to the weaker sides in Serie A last term, while Lecce have lost back-to-back games, scoring once this term. Back the visitors to secure a second win on the bounce.

Unbeaten Gillingham have won five of their last eight, while Newport are third bottom after losing three from four at home this term.

Mallorca have already lost to Barcelona and Real this term, while Atletico claimed their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Villarreal last weekend.

Union Saint-Gilloise are unbeaten in seven games this season and they should be able to continue that when they visit PSV Eindhoven, who have conceded seven goals in three matches, although the Dutch side have seen 25 goals in five matches this season, so they will be a threat going forward.

Brentford beat Aston Villa 1-0 last month when the pair met in the Premier League, and the Bees are fancied to quickly sting out-of-sorts Aston Villa once again when the pair meet in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.

Three of Juventus’ last four home games have seen them win 2-0 and both teams have scored in only one of Borussia Dortmund’s last four games so side with a repeat of that scoreline in this one.

Benfica have conceded just two goals in nine matches this season and recorded a pair of 2-0 victories over Nice in qualifying.  They can replicate that scoreline against a Qarabag side that have never won an away match in the Champions League proper.

Three of Juventus’ last four home games have seen them win 2-0 and both teams have scored in only one of Borussia Dortmund’s last four games so side with a repeat of that scoreline in this one.

The Gunners have conceded only once in the Premier League this season, while they meet an Athletic side that struggled to create good chances in Nico Williams’ absence at the weekend.

Inter have lost two in a row in Serie A but they should still prove too strong for Ajax in their opening Champions League game on Wednesday.The home side are unbeaten in five matches in the Eredivisie, but none of the teams they have faced are higher than ninth in the table and this fixture represents a major step up in class from the opponents they have been playing.Inter won six of their eight league-phase games last season, conceding only one goal, and went on to reach the final, while Ajax made only the last 16 of the Europa League.

Kairat Almaty produced a huge shock in getting the better of Celtic to qualify for the Champions League, the first time a team from Kazakhstan has ever managed the feat.However they did so on the back of being very solid defensively and they could keep things respectable when they visit Sporting in their first ever game.None of Kairat’s last 14 European games have gone over 3.5 goals and expect them to sit very deep against these Portuguese opponents. Sporting could take a bit of time to get up to full speed too so side with the hosts to win and under 3.5 goals at odds-against.

Benfica are strong favourites to beat Qarabag for good reason but they should open their campaign without too much drama, and look good to win to nil at close to even money.The Eagles, who enjoyed a notable 1-0 win over Bayern Munich at the FIFA Club World Cup, started the season with seven straight clean sheets, six of which were attained in winning efforts.Excuses can be made for their concessions in their last two matches but game faces will be on on Tuesday and Qarabag are travelling into the lion’s den with just one win in their last four games, and this being a huge step up in class.

Real Madrid have made a flying start to their La Liga campaign and they can quickly get up and running with a win to nil against Marseille.Los Blancos have won all four league matches this term and they have won all four match-ups with Marseille, scoring at least twice on each occasion.Marseille have lost both away matches in this campaign, failing to score along the way, and they could come away from the Spanish capital empty-handed.It was 3-0 to Real Madrid when Marseille last visited the Bernabeu and a similar outcome looks likely this week.

Europa League semi-finalists last season, Bodo/Glimt lead the Norwegian top flight and are fresh from scoring seven goals in their win over Kristiansund as they make their Champions League debut at Slavia Prague.Bodo/Glimt hammered Sturm Graz 5-0 in the first leg of their qualifier and are underestimated for this opening tie against a side that have failed to win any of their last seven games in UEFA competitions.The Norwegians won at Braga, drew at Nice and led 2-1 at Old Trafford before losing 3-2 during the Europa League group stage last season. They are unlikely to be fazed travelling to the Czech league leaders.

Goals should be guaranteed when PSV Eindhoven host league phase debutants Union Saint-Gilloise in one of Tuesday’s early games and backing over 3.5 in the match could prove shrewd.Dutch giants PSV scored 146 goals in all competitions last season and have started this term in similar fashion, recording 6-1, 4-2 and 5-3 wins across their opening five domestic fixtures.Union are also free-scoring, netting 15 in seven Belgian Pro League matches, and they will fancy their chances of breaching a PSV backline that has conceded two or more goals in each of their last three games against Groningen, Telstar and NEC Nijmegen.

Juventus continued their perfect start to the season with a 4-3 victory over rivals Inter Milan on Saturday. Their Champions League fixtures look kind, starting with a winnable home meeting with Borussia Dortmund.While Niko Kovac’s side have won their last two, question marks remain about their ability to match teams at the highest level.The visitors’ first trip of the season saw them draw 3-3 at St Pauli, so backing Juventus to win and concede appeals.

Real Madrid have won all four matches this term and they should be too strong at home for a Marseille side who have lost both away fixtures this season and all four meetings with the Spanish giants.

Millwall face their second south London derby within the matter of days, and having laboured to a draw against Charlton in the Championship on Saturday, they are fancied come up short against Premier League side Crystal Palace on Tuesday.

Brentford beat Aston Villa 1-0 last month when the pair met in the Premier League, and the Bees are fancied to quickly sting out-of-sorts Aston Villa once again when the pair meet in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.

Benfica are unbeaten in nine matches across all competitions this season and negotiated their way through tricky Champions League qualifying ties against Nice and Fenerbahce without conceding a single goal. Against a Qarabag side facing a long away trip, the Eagles can open their league phase campaign with a win and a clean-sheet.

Real Madrid have won all four matches this term and they should be too strong at home for a Marseille side who have lost both away fixtures this season and all four meetings with the Spanish giants.

Millwall face their second south London derby within the matter of days, and having laboured to a draw against Charlton in the Championship on Saturday, they are fancied come up short against Premier League side Crystal Palace on Tuesday.

Off-field issues have plagued Sheffield Wednesday this term and it has affected performances on the pitch with the Owls failing to win a game this term. Their only bright spots have come in this competition following draws with Bolton and Leeds United. On both occasions Wednesday went through on penalties and a similar tale could unfold when they take on Grimsby.

Tottenham’s three Premier League victories this season have all been to nil and they have certainly become much more defensively resilient under Thomas Frank. With Villarreal lacking goals on the road, this should end in a low-scoring Spurs victory.

Off-field issues have plagued Sheffield Wednesday this term and it has affected performances on the pitch with the Owls failing to win a game this term. Their only bright spots have come in this competition following draws with Bolton and Leeds United. On both occasions Wednesday went through on penalties and a similar tale could unfold when they take on Grimsby.

Tottenham’s three Premier League victories this season have all been to nil and they have certainly become much more defensively resilient under Thomas Frank. With Villarreal lacking goals on the road, this should end in a low-scoring Spurs victory.

Benfica are unbeaten in nine matches across all competitions this season and negotiated their way through tricky Champions League qualifying ties against Nice and Fenerbahce without conceding a single goal. Against a Qarabag side facing a long away trip, the Eagles can open their league phase campaign with a win and a clean-sheet.

Real Madrid have won all four matches this term and they should be too strong at home for a Marseille side who have lost both away fixtures this season and all four meetings with the Spanish giants.

Juventus have been rock-solid to start the season, winning their first three games and they have now won six on the spin at home. Borussia Dortmund look vulnerable on the road once again and the Old Lady can win.

Three of Juventus’ last four home games have seen them win 2-0 and both teams have scored in only one of Borussia Dortmund’s last four games so side with a repeat of that scoreline in this one.

Benfica have conceded just two goals in nine matches this season and recorded a pair of 2-0 victories over Nice in qualifying.  They can replicate that scoreline against a Qarabag side that have never won an away match in the Champions League proper.

Benfica are unbeaten in nine matches across all competitions this season and negotiated their way through tricky Champions League qualifying ties against Nice and Fenerbahce without conceding a single goal. Against a Qarabag side facing a long away trip, the Eagles can open their league phase campaign with a win and a clean-sheet.