Champions League Tips

Atalanta are 13th with two wins and three losses from 12 matches. Fiorentina are 19th with no wins and six defeats. They have scored four goals in six away games, are winless in 12 league matches, and have failed to keep a clean sheet in 17 of their last 20.

Over 3.5 goals looks the clear value. Sporting have hit three or more in four of their league games and remain relentless at home, unbeaten in nine of their last ten at Alvalade. Estrela, meanwhile, continue to play in streaky, open contests and lack the defensive structure to contain Sporting’s attack. With Sporting scoring in every league outing, goals should flow freely.

Roma have won four matches on the spin and can consolidate their place at the top of Serie A with a victory over poor travellers Napoli, who have lost five of their last six away games across all competitions.

Having won only one of their last ten matches in all competitions and suffered four straight defeats, it could be worth opposing Ajax again. Groningen are level on points with the hosts after 13 games in the Eredivisie and they have won three of their last four away league games.

Lyon struck six in Europe in midweek and have scored in every home match this season. Nantes also tend to find the back of the net, notching in four of their last five, so they can contribute to an entertaining game, but one that should end in a home victory.

Celta Vigo look the value play at Balaídos. They’ve won three of their last four league games and continue to score consistently, finding the net in 19 of their last 20. Espanyol’s away form has dipped with back-to-back defeats on the road, and Celta’s growing momentum gives them the edge despite the league positions.

Boston is 8-2 SU in 10 meetings, facing a Timberwolves team that’s only 3-5 ATS in 8 games at Target Center this season. Look for them to slow down the pace and keep this game at a low number, ultimately covering the spread.

Boston is 8-2 SU in 10 meetings, facing a Timberwolves team that’s only 3-5 ATS in 8 games at Target Center this season. Look for them to slow down the pace and keep this game at a low number, ultimately covering the spread.

Toronto has won 9 straight by an average of 11.5 points per game. They are well rested playing a Hornets team that just played last night. They’ve covered in 10 of 15 meetings and have 6 wins in the last 7 head-to-head.

It’s unclear if either Giannis or MPJ will be playing here, but the Bucks have been so bad lately that I’m willing to give the Nets a shot here. They’re covered in 5 of 6 road games and are 5-1 ATS in 6 meetings with Milwaukee.

Both teams are playing in the second half of a back-to-back. The Suns are 11-4 against the Western Conference and are 7th in the NBA in points allowed per game. The Nuggets have struggled defensively recently allowing 127 points per game in their last three games. The Nuggets are traveling in for this game and are without Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon.

It’s unclear if either Giannis or MPJ will be playing here, but the Bucks have been so bad lately that I’m willing to give the Nets a shot here. They’re covered in 5 of 6 road games and are 5-1 ATS in 6 meetings with Milwaukee.

Both teams are playing in the second half of a back-to-back. The Suns are 11-4 against the Western Conference and are 7th in the NBA in points allowed per game. The Nuggets have struggled defensively recently allowing 127 points per game in their last three games. The Nuggets are traveling in for this game and are without Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon.

Lando Norris may still have his first World Drivers’ Championship within reach, Max Verstappen is just 24 points behind the Briton heading into the penultimate race of the season, and the Dutchman thrives under this sort of pressure.

After spending much of the season out of contention for race wins, Red Bull’s improvement and Verstappen’s sheer brilliance have led him to eight consecutive podium finishes and four race wins in this period.

He has won each of the last two Qatar Grands Prix and knows that a win would keep him in the fight for the championship in Abu Dhabi next weekend.

Red Bull’s pit crew could play a defining role, too, with the Qatar Grand Prix effectively a mandated two-stop race.

After teams ran their tyres to the edge of safety last year, Pirelli and the FIA have limited each set of tyres to a maximum of 25 laps this weekend, locking teams into a two-stop strategy. Red Bull have won the DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award in four of the last six Grands Prix, with sister-team Racing Bulls taking the award in another, and that minute edge could make all the difference in a sport of extraordinarily small edges.

Two other rookies to impress in recent months are Isack Hadjar and Oliver Bearman, and both should be in contention to add to their points tally this weekend.

Hadjar has arguably had the best season of all the rookies on the grid and heads to Qatar with five top-ten finishes in his last eight races, including a stunning maiden podium in the Dutch Grand Prix. He will have one eye on a potential promotion to Red Bull and looks set for a strong finish to the season.

Bearman has had a more tumultuous season than his colleague, but he has shone in the improved Haas recently, taking a fifth successive points haul in Sin City last weekend.

Kimi Antonelli produced the best drive of his short Formula One career in Las Vegas, crossing the line fourth and ahead of George Russell. He was demoted to fifth due to an unfortunate start procedure infringement before being promoted back to third after McLaren’s disqualification, and he could earn his third successive podium in Qatar.

The Italian teenager has recovered from a difficult European leg of the season to shine in the latter stages of the campaign, finishing in the top six in five of his last six Grands Prix and, after playing second fiddle for most of the season, passing the chequered flag ahead of teammate George Russell in each of the last three.

There have been 39 goals in Inter Miami’s last eight matches and all but one of those games have bust the 3.5 goals line. Take overs when New York City come to Chase Stadium for the semi-finals of the MLS playoffs.

Vancouver got the better of a strong LAFC in the MLS playoff quarter-finals, and while that was a gruelling contest, the Whitecaps look good value to follow up against San Diego.

Vancouver got the better of a strong LAFC in the MLS playoff quarter-finals, and while that was a gruelling contest, the Whitecaps look good value to follow up against San Diego.

Crystal Palace had won four out of five games ahead of their loss to Strasbourg in midweek. The Eagles have only suffered one home defeat all season, while United have conceded at least twice in five of their six league trips. Ruben Amorim’s side suffered a disappointing setback against Everton on Monday, while the Eagles have impressed in the league so far.

West Ham have taken seven points from their last three games, while Liverpool have lost nine of their previous 12 in all competitions. The Reds have lost six of their last seven league games, while they’ve lost four of six trips so far.

Forest have won their last three games, while they’ve won four of seven outings under Sean Dyche. Brighton have lost three of their six league trips this term, while they tend to struggle against resolute sides like Dyche’s Forest.

Aston Villa have won 10 of their last 12 games in all competitions, while Wolves have lost five on the spin in the league. The hosts have conceded at least 1.1 xG in five of their last six, while Wolves’ set piece threat should target a weakness in Villa’s backline.

Arsenal are unbeaten in their last six trips to Stamford Bridge with three wins and three draws. They have won four of their six Premier League away games this term while Chelsea have lost two of their last four home league games.

Celtic won 3-1 at Feyenoord in midweek and they’re on the road again in the league. Hibs have scored in all but one of their home games this term, while the third-placed hosts should offer some threat going forward.

Crystal Palace had won four out of five games ahead of their loss to Strasbourg in midweek. The Eagles have only suffered one home defeat all season, while United have conceded at least twice in five of their six league trips. Ruben Amorim’s side suffered a disappointing setback against Everton on Monday, while the Eagles have impressed in the league so far.

Villarreal look the better side by some distance right now. They’ve won four on the spin, seven of their last nine overall and three of their last four away. Their attack is flying — two or more goals in seven of nine — while Sociedad have gone seven games without a clean sheet. The visitors have the momentum and the firepower.

Strasbourg have scored 13 goals in six home games and sit nine places above Brest with five wins from 13 matches. Brest have lost six of their last eight away games and have not won any of their last three on the road. Strasbourg have conceded only two goals in six home matches.

Mateta put United to the sword with a brace at Old Trafford in February. He’s scored four times in six home league outings this season.

With three goals in his last two games, Callum Wilson has impressed for West Ham of late. The forward is thriving under Nuno, so back him to score against a poor Liverpool defence.

Gibbs-White has scored in four of his last six games for Forest, while he’s netted in three straight Premier League games. Back the midfielder to continue his good run with a strike here.

Bukayo Saka has fired off at least two shots in four of his last five Premier League games and has scored in four of his last eight appearances for club and country.

Kylian Mbappe has scored 22 goals in 18 La Liga and Champions League games this season. He is in lethal form after bagging all four goals in their Champions League win over Olympiacos in midweek.

The pressure is mounting on Robin Van Persie with his Feyenoord side having lost five of their last six games. They should be able to get back to winning ways against bottom side Telstar but their leaky defence may well concede in the process.

Aston Villa have won 10 of their last 12 games in all competitions, while Wolves have lost five on the spin in the league. The hosts have conceded at least 1.1 xG in five of their last six, while Wolves’ set piece threat should target a weakness in Villa’s backline.

Lyon struck six in Europe in midweek and have scored in every home match this season. Nantes also tend to find the back of the net, notching in four of their last five, so they can contribute to an entertaining game, but one that should end in a home victory.

Aaron: Two of Belgium’s top three clash on Sunday, with Anderlecht’s rest advantage likely to give them a boost against the league leaders. Union Saint-Gilloise suffered their first defeat of the campaign away to Club Brugge last month, while they faced a gruelling away trip in Istanbul in the Champions League this week.Anderlecht have won five of their eight home games this term, including each of their last four. Back them to cause problems for USG, who fell short at Mechelen in their last league trip.

James: Nottingham Forest are building a head of steam under new manager Sean Dyche and Thursday’s 3-0 Europa League victory over Malmo was their third win in a row, following successes over Leeds and Liverpool.The Tricky Trees are unbeaten in Dyche’s four home matches, winning three and drawing one, and they can claim another crucial three points when Brighton head to the City Ground.Fabian Hurzeler’s visitors have won just once away from home in the league this season and they have failed to taste success in their last four road assignments, losing to Arsenal and Manchester United and drawing with Wolves and Crystal Palace.

Tom: Aston Villa have won four games in a row in all competitions and things are looking up under manager Unai Emery after a slow start this season.The Villans are now up to fourth, while opponents Wolves are still winless on two points from 12 games. Emery’s side have only conceded 11 goals this season, only three teams have conceded fewer.Wolves have conceded a league-high 27 goals and should fall short without troubling the scoresheet, with the Old Gold only scoring one goal on their travels this season.

Tom: Rangers are a perfect four wins from four in the Scottish Premiership under Danny Rohl, but their early-season struggles have not been completely eradicated, as evidenced by their failure to beat Braga in the Europa League on Thursday despite leading and playing for the best part of 30 minutes against 10 men.The Gers should have enough to see off Falkirk on Sunday, but they have kept just two clean-sheets across their last 13 matches in all competitions and are liable to concede given the visitors are themselves in decent form, losing just one of their last seven matches.

Simon: Arsenal can widen the six-point gap they have already established at the top of the table with a win at Stamford Bridge — a happy hunting ground for the Gunners.Mikel Arteta’s men are unbeaten in their last six trips to Chelsea’s home with three wins and three draws, although last season’s 1-1 stalemate was a blow to their title hopes.The manner of Arsenal’s midweek win over Bayern Munich and their consistent away form should give them the confidence to chase victory in west London.Chelsea carved Barcelona open on Tuesday, but will find a Gunners side that have conceded only four goals in their last 11 matches a much tougher nut to crack.

Both teams should be on the scoresheet here. Sevilla games have been wide open this season with BTTS landing in nine of their 13 league matches, including five of six at home. Betis have scored in every away game and carry real threat, but Sevilla’s strong home record in this derby and Betis’ habit of drawing on the road suggest a tight contest with chances at both ends.

Inter have struck 26 Serie A goals, the most in the division, and scored at least three in four of their 12 matches. Pisa have drawn six of their last eight and are unbeaten in six, while Inter have scored in all five away games and won seven of their last nine overall.

There looks a strong chance that both teams will score in this clash. That has happened in seven of Rio Ave’s 11 Primeira Liga outings this season and in five of Santa Clara’s last seven, so it is likely that the trend will continue on Sunday.

Rangers injury-hit squad have just three days to recover from Thursday night’s Europa League tie with Braga and that could open the door for a spirited Falkirk side to find the net.

West Ham have scored three times in their last two home games, while the Reds have conceded at least three goals in five of their last seven. The hosts still have some defensive concerns, so back the Hammers to edge a five-goal thriller.

Brighton’s inability to create chances at Crystal Palace in their last away trip suggests they’ll struggle in this one. The Seagulls head to a Forest side who have scored nine times across their last three games, so back the hosts to record a comfortable win.

Eintracht Frankfurt’s games have been entertaining this season, with eight of their 11 Bundesliga matches featuring three or more goals, and that trend can continue against a hapless Wolfsburg, who have conceded exactly three goals in four of their last six Bundesliga games.

Girona have conceded multiple goals in four of their seven home La Liga matches, losing three, while Real Madrid have won four of their six away league games with at least three goals in three of those. It would be a shock if Girona kept the visitors quiet for long on Sunday and a 2-1 away win seems the most likely outcome given Xabi Alonso’s side have conceded in four of their last five away league games.

Over 3.5 goals looks the clear value. Sporting have hit three or more in four of their league games and remain relentless at home, unbeaten in nine of their last ten at Alvalade. Estrela, meanwhile, continue to play in streaky, open contests and lack the defensive structure to contain Sporting’s attack. With Sporting scoring in every league outing, goals should flow freely.

Over 3.5 goals looks the standout play. Porto are flying at the top of the table with ten wins from eleven, while Estoril are involved in high-scoring chaos almost every week. No side has featured in more over-3.5-goal games than Estoril, and six of their last seven away matches have cleared that line. With Porto dominant at home and Estoril dangerous but leaky, another goal-heavy match is firmly on the cards.

Girona have conceded multiple goals in four of their seven home La Liga matches, losing three, while Real Madrid have won four of their six away league games with at least three goals in three of those. It would be a shock if Girona kept the visitors quiet for long on Sunday and a 2-1 away win seems the most likely outcome given Xabi Alonso’s side have conceded in four of their last five away league games.

Roma have won four matches on the spin and can consolidate their place at the top of Serie A with a victory over poor travellers Napoli, who have lost five of their last six away games across all competitions.

Lyon struck six in Europe in midweek and have scored in every home match this season. Nantes also tend to find the back of the net, notching in four of their last five, so they can contribute to an entertaining game, but one that should end in a home victory.

Over 3.5 goals looks the standout play. Porto are flying at the top of the table with ten wins from eleven, while Estoril are involved in high-scoring chaos almost every week. No side has featured in more over-3.5-goal games than Estoril, and six of their last seven away matches have cleared that line. With Porto dominant at home and Estoril dangerous but leaky, another goal-heavy match is firmly on the cards.

Roma have won four matches on the spin and can consolidate their place at the top of Serie A with a victory over poor travellers Napoli, who have lost five of their last six away games across all competitions.

Manchester City are favourites to bounce back from their St James’ Park defeat on Tuesday, but a clean sheet is unlikely for a Citizens’ defence that have looked vulnerable in recent times.They have scored 14 goals in their last seven matches, but they have just one clean sheet to their name in this period and face an attack-minded Bayer Leverkusen side that have scored in 16 of their 17 fixtures this season.

Sporting and Club Brugge have both averaged two goals per game in the Champions League this season, and another high-scoring affair is expected at Estadio Jose Alvalade on Wednesday.All four of the hosts’ European outings this season have featured goals at both ends, and Club Brugge’s six-goal thriller at home to Barcelona earlier this month made it eight goals scored and ten conceded in this competition.

Genk’s last Europa League outing was a stunning 4-3 win away to Sporting Braga, and both teams have scored in six of their ten home games this season.Basel have scored in three of their four Europa League assignments this season but have only managed one clean sheet, so expect the goals to flow at the Cegeka Arena on Thursday.

Borussia Monchengladbach put three past Heidenheim without reply on Saturday, but their back line is expected to come under more pressure when RB Leipzig visit Borussia-Park.Both teams have scored in the hosts’ last two home games and RB Leipzig have scored 12 and conceded five in their last four away games, with goals at both ends being scored in three of them.

Monaco suffered a shock 4-1 reverse at Rennes on Saturday to make it three defeats from their last four, but Les Rouge et Blanc still have one of the best attacking records in Ligue 1, and they should be able to trouble PSG’s defence.Only Les Parisiens and Marseille have scored more goals than Monaco, who have seen a league-high 50 goals across their 13 fixtures. They have scored in seven of their nine home games, while both teams to score has landed in six of PSG’s last eight on the road.

Only La Liga’s top four have a better attacking record than Sevilla and Real Betis this season, and the goals should continue to flow at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.Both teams have scored in five of Los Nervionenses’ six home games this term, and all seven of Real Betis’ domestic away games have featured goals at both ends.

Brentford have won four of their last six games and four of their six at home this season, but they have just one clean sheet on home soil and Burnley have scored in five of their six away games, despite losing five of them.

Fortuna Sittard have taken 13 points from a possible 18 at home this season, but they have conceded six goals across these six games and could be vulnerable at the back against a Heracles side that have scored in three of their last four Eredivisie away games, although they have lost six of their seven league trips this term.

Marseille have won five of their six home matches this season, while they won home and away against Toulouse last term, conceding in both. The visitors have been creating chances of late, while they face an OM side who have kept two clean sheets in 10 clashes with sides outside the bottom three.

Igor Thiago has filled the hole left by Bryan Mbeumo this season, scoring five goals in his last five appearances to take his tally to ten for the campaign.

Richarlison is a player who thrives on confidence but he has scored in each of his last three games and should be bullish enough to fancy his chances of adding to his seasonal tally of five Premier League goals.

Sunderland defender Dan Ballard has been a massive threat for Sunderland at set-pieces, so take a chance on the Northern Ireland international popping up with another crucial goal for the Wearsiders.

Everton defender Michael Keane has flourished in the new surroundings this season, scoring two goals already and he can be a threat in the Newcastle penalty area from set-pieces.

Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored in both meetings between these two sides in the league this term, while he’s netted in three of his last five games for Flamengo.

Igor Thiago has filled the hole left by Bryan Mbeumo this season, scoring five goals in his last five appearances to take his tally to ten for the campaign.

Richarlison is a player who thrives on confidence but he has scored in each of his last three games and should be bullish enough to fancy his chances of adding to his seasonal tally of five Premier League goals.

Brentford have won four of their last six games and four of their six at home this season, but they have just one clean sheet on home soil and Burnley have scored in five of their six away games, despite losing five of them.

Goals look to be on the agenda with Tottenham having conceded 11 times in their last four games, while Fulham should see this as a good opportunity to boost their poor away record this season.

The Bournemouth defence has been leaky of late and with Sunderland showing their best results at the Stadium of Light, this could turn into a high-scoring contest.

Everton are enjoying life in their new stadium and they should be confident they can claim another Hill Dickinson success when they take on Newcastle, who have been struggling on the road.

A heavily rotated Manchester City side fell to defeat in midweek, but they have won their last five Premier League home games and scored three or more in four of them, while Leeds have shipped three or more in away games against Nottingham Forest, Brighton, and Arsenal this season.

A heavily rotated Manchester City side fell to defeat in midweek, but they have won their last five Premier League home games and scored three or more in four of them, while Leeds have shipped three or more in away games against Nottingham Forest, Brighton, and Arsenal this season.

Goals look to be on the agenda with Tottenham having conceded 11 times in their last four games, while Fulham should see this as a good opportunity to boost their poor away record this season.

The Bournemouth defence has been leaky of late and with Sunderland showing their best results at the Stadium of Light, this could turn into a high-scoring contest.

Bayern v St Pauli has strong potential for goals. Bayern have scored in 23 straight games, lead the league with ten wins from 11, and have seen over 3.5 goals land in seven of those matches. St Pauli’s defensive issues include 21 goals conceded and 17 games without a clean sheet.

Last season’s two Bundesliga meetings saw both teams score with a combined total of 11 goals and the attack-minded duo should entertain again when they renew rivalry at the BayArena.

Coventry are a huge ten points clear at the top of the Championship and have scored three or more goals in three of their last four outings. They have the best attacking record in the division and face a Charlton side on a three match losing streak in which they have conceded nine goals.

Both teams to score has landed in Middlesbrough’s last four Championship games and their last four at home, and more of the same is expected when they face an in-form Derby side that have seen goals at both ends in each of their last five.

Southampton are favourites for their trip to The Den, but they have lost four of their last eight away games and come up against a Lions’ side that have been formidable at home, taking 13 points from the last 15 available here.

Sheffield Wednesday’s position remains dire, with no win in their last 11 games and a negative points tally on the board. They have taken just two points from nine home league games this season, while Preston have won three, drawn two, and lost only one of their last six outings.

Both teams to score has landed in Middlesbrough’s last four Championship games and their last four at home, and more of the same is expected when they face an in-form Derby side that have seen goals at both ends in each of their last five.

Fortuna Sittard have taken 13 points from a possible 18 at home this season, but they have conceded six goals across these six games and could be vulnerable at the back against a Heracles side that have scored in three of their last four Eredivisie away games, although they have lost six of their seven league trips this term.

Brentford have won four of their last six games and four of their six at home this season, but they have just one clean sheet on home soil and Burnley have scored in five of their six away games, despite losing five of them.

Last season’s two Bundesliga meetings saw both teams score with a combined total of 11 goals and the attack-minded duo should entertain again when they renew rivalry at the BayArena.

Marseille have won five of their six home matches this season, while they won home and away against Toulouse last term, conceding in both. The visitors have been creating chances of late, while they face an OM side who have kept two clean sheets in 10 clashes with sides outside the bottom three.

Norwich picked up their first home point of the season against Oxford United on Tuesday, but eight defeats and one draw in nine attempts does not bode well against a QPR side that have won their last two games and have taken 14 points from a possible 21 in their last seven on the road.

Cercle Brugge are second bottom in the Belgium First Division A and head into this game having lost their last three, so they could fall to defeat against a Zulte Waregem side that have won three of their last four home fixtures.

Southampton are favourites for their trip to The Den, but they have lost four of their last eight away games and come up against a Lions’ side that have been formidable at home, taking 13 points from the last 15 available here.

Everton are enjoying life in their new stadium and they should be confident they can claim another Hill Dickinson success when they take on Newcastle, who have been struggling on the road.

Norwich picked up their first home point of the season against Oxford United on Tuesday, but eight defeats and one draw in nine attempts does not bode well against a QPR side that have won their last two games and have taken 14 points from a possible 21 in their last seven on the road.

Cercle Brugge are second bottom in the Belgium First Division A and head into this game having lost their last three, so they could fall to defeat against a Zulte Waregem side that have won three of their last four home fixtures.

Southampton are favourites for their trip to The Den, but they have lost four of their last eight away games and come up against a Lions’ side that have been formidable at home, taking 13 points from the last 15 available here.

Everton are enjoying life in their new stadium and they should be confident they can claim another Hill Dickinson success when they take on Newcastle, who have been struggling on the road.

Brentford have won four of their last six games and four of their six at home this season, but they have just one clean sheet on home soil and Burnley have scored in five of their six away games, despite losing five of them.

Fortuna Sittard have taken 13 points from a possible 18 at home this season, but they have conceded six goals across these six games and could be vulnerable at the back against a Heracles side that have scored in three of their last four Eredivisie away games, although they have lost six of their seven league trips this term.

Marseille have won five of their six home matches this season, while they won home and away against Toulouse last term, conceding in both. The visitors have been creating chances of late, while they face an OM side who have kept two clean sheets in 10 clashes with sides outside the bottom three.

Coventry are a huge ten points clear at the top of the Championship and have scored three or more goals in three of their last four outings. They have the best attacking record in the division and face a Charlton side on a three match losing streak in which they have conceded nine goals.

Preston should return to winning ways when they go to bottom-of-the-table Sheffield Wednesday. Admittedly, PNE are not in great form with two draws and a defeat in their last three, but they were on a three-game winning streak before that and are still sixth, just three points off second.In contrast, a check on how the Owls are getting on reveals their dire, but understandable, run – considering the constraints they are currently operating under. Wednesday have won just once all season, have lost seven of their last nine, including their last three.

Cardiff will be seeking an immediate return to the Championship after last season’s relegation and the Bluebirds can bolster their second-placed position in League One with a home victory over Mansfield.Brian Barry-Murphy’s side edged to a 3-1 success at Northampton last weekend and they have won eight of their 11 home games in all competitions this season, suggesting that they should have too much quality for mid-table Mansfield.The Stags arrive at the Cardiff City Stadium on a three-game losing run and they were 3-0 down inside 16 minutes in last weekend’s loss at home to Huddersfield, who won the shots-on-target count 11-1 at Field Mill and perhaps should have won more emphatically.

While Middlesbrough remain third in the Championship, they were exposed by leaders Coventry on Tuesday in a 4-2 defeat at the Riverside and there is little enthusiasm about their chances of bouncing back against Derby.Boro have kept just one clean sheet in their last nine matches and claimed just one victory in their last six outings, so it is difficult to justify backing them at odds-on against a Rams side who have won six of their last seven games.Derby’s only loss in that run came in their last home game when they surrendered a two-goal lead to fall to a 3-2 defeat against Watford, but they bounced back well with a win at Swansea, which was their fifth successive game in which they have scored twice or more.John Eustace’s side have lost just one of their last seven league games on the road, so are worth backing in the double-chance market.

Southampton struggled in the early part of the season but, after dispensing with Will Still, the Saints are hitting their groove with Tonda Eckert as interim boss.They have won four games under his tutelage and the players are clearly relishing his guidance, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis insisting this week that ‘there is detail in [meetings] that you wouldn’t even think about when you’re on the pitch’.Saints have scored 13 goals in those four wins and can further embellish their climb towards the playoff places by accounting for a Millwall side with just one win in five games – that coming against rock bottom Sheffield Wednesday – and 10 goals leaked in four games prior to beating the Owls.

Brentford have won four of their last six games and four of their six at home this season, but they have just one clean sheet on home soil and Burnley have scored in five of their six away games, despite losing five of them.

Real Oviedo have taken only nine points from 13 games, suffering eight defeats, and they have looked toothless in attack, having scored only seven times. Atletico Madrid have won their last nine home games and have kept four clean sheets in five La Liga outings.

Juventus look set to extend their dominance over Cagliari in what should be another tight, controlled contest. The hosts are unbeaten in ten home league games and have avoided defeat in nine of the last ten meetings with Cagliari. With the visitors winless in their last four away matches and struggling to create clear chances, Juve’s measured, low-risk approach should be enough to secure the points.

A 1-0 Juventus win is the most realistic outcome. No Serie A side has featured in more under-2.5-goal matches this season, and Juve’s defence remains their strongest asset. Their last league meeting finished 1-0 to the Turin side, and given Cagliari’s inconsistent attacking form away from home, a repeat scoreline fits neatly.

Two of the last four clashes between these German heavyweights have ended in score draws and, with Dortmund sharing the spoils in three of their last six fixtures, a punt on 2-2 could reap the rewards. Expect attacks to shine in this crunch clash.

Real Oviedo have taken only nine points from 13 games, suffering eight defeats, and they have looked toothless in attack, having scored only seven times. Atletico Madrid have won their last nine home games and have kept four clean sheets in five La Liga outings.

Goals look to be on the agenda with Tottenham having conceded 11 times in their last four games, while Fulham should see this as a good opportunity to boost their poor away record this season.

Flamengo have opened up a five-point lead over Palmeiras, with the leaders winning both head-to-head contests. Palmeiras are winless in five, while they’ve won just three of their last 11 matches. Palmeiras have won only one of their 10 clashes with the top six in the league, while they meet a Flamengo side who have kept four clean sheets in six knockout games in this competition.

Fortuna Sittard have taken 13 points from a possible 18 at home this season, but they have conceded six goals across these six games and could be vulnerable at the back against a Heracles side that have scored in three of their last four Eredivisie away games, although they have lost six of their seven league trips this term.

Real Oviedo have taken only nine points from 13 games, suffering eight defeats, and they have looked toothless in attack, having scored only seven times. Atletico Madrid have won their last nine home games and have kept four clean sheets in five La Liga outings.

Milan look the stronger, more reliable outfit and should make home advantage count. They’ve scored in six straight league games, are unbeaten in 11 Serie A outings, and have lost just once in eight at San Siro. Lazio, by contrast, have failed to win six of their last seven away matches and have scored only three goals on the road all season. Everything points toward a Milan win.

Marseille have won five of their six home matches this season, while they won home and away against Toulouse last term, conceding in both. The visitors have been creating chances of late, while they face an OM side who have kept two clean sheets in 10 clashes with sides outside the bottom three.