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Consistency has been Torino’s biggest adversary this season but they have finally found some rhythm at home, where they have won three of their last four games. Another Turin triumph is on the cards against second-bottom Verona, who have lost their last three games without scoring.

Borussia Dortmund are second, 15 points above sixth-placed Leverkusen, with 19 wins compared to 14. They have won nine of their last 11 home games and scored heavily, averaging 2.40 goals against top-half sides at home. Leverkusen have defensive issues, failing to keep a clean sheet in eight of their last ten matches.

Aberdeen are in dire form with no wins across their last nine league games, and they’ve suffered 12 defeats from their 14 clashes with sides placed fifth or higher, including home and away losses to Hibs.

Everton are in form with three wins in their last four games and four victories in their last six away from home. The visitors are backable underdogs to see off Brentford, who are on a four-game winless run at home (D2, L2).

Burton have been doing just enough to stay out of the relegation zone and they can take a big step towards survival by defeating AFC Wimbledon at the Pirelli Stadium. The Brewers have won eight home league games and should prevail over Wimbledon, who are likely to be missing several injured players.

Cambridge United are unbeaten in their last 16 home league games and boast the best defensive record in League Two, conceding just 31 goals in 41 matches. Notts County have failed to keep a clean sheet in seven of their last nine games, while 58% of top-six clashes have been home wins.

Middlesbrough should be backed to get a home win over Portsmouth on Saturday. The visitors are out of form, with Portsmouth now without a win in eight Championship games. They have not tasted victory in any of their last four away matches.

Relegation is looming for AVS in the Primeira Liga, and their misery should be extended by Vitoria Guimaraes. The hosts have failed to score in five of their last six home league games and look unlikely to offer much resistance.

Utrecht’s seven-match unbeaten run in the Dutch top flight was ended by a late winner by PSV last time out, but they should be confident they can bounce back against Telstar, who have lost seven of 14 away trips this season.

Rennes have won five of their last seven league games while Angers have taken just one point from their last three matches. Rennes should improve defensively with the return of right-back Przemyslaw Frankowski and centre-back Anthony Rouault from suspension this week. They have kept four clean sheets in their last five games with this duo and can shut out a weak Angers attack that has scored once across the last three games.

Leipzig have scored two or more goals in 16 of 28 matches, while Monchengladbach have found the net in eight of their last nine. Both teams have scored in four of the visitors’ last six games, and defensive issues persist, with Leipzig without a clean sheet in six of eight home matches.

Both teams have scored in nine of the last 11 meetings and in four of the last six at Bloomfield Road. Peterborough have netted in 12 of their last 14 games, while Blackpool have conceded 64 goals this season and failed to keep a clean sheet in 11 of their last 13 against Peterborough.

Both teams to score has landed in a number of Watford’s latest outings and that looks the best bet when they visit Oxford at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday. Six of Watford’s last seven Championship games have ended with both sides scoring and BTTS had come in by half time when they last clashed with Oxford in October.

Both teams have scored in four of Barcelona’s last six matches and also in nine of Espanyol’s last 10 games. The Parakeets created three big chances and an xG of 1.6 in their 2-0 home loss to Barca in January, so should carve out some chances if they follow a similar blueprint while Barca have failed to score only three times this term.

Both teams have scored in eight of Atalanta’s last 10 games and also in six of Juventus’ last 10 games. And with so much riding on the result, neither team is likely to sit back.

Barnet have created the second-highest Expected Goals in League Two this term, and they’re fresh from a 5-2 victory at Fleetwood. Over 2.5 goals has landed in three of the hosts’ last four, and they’re capable of impressing against second-bottom Barrow, who have lost 5-0 at Grimsby and 3-1 at Salford in the last month.

Livingston have improved under Marvin Bartley and they could get on the scoresheet when they take on Dundee United. Five of the last seven head-to-heads have seen both teams find the net, and Livi held Hearts to a 2-2 draw last time out. 

AC Milan have kept only two clean sheets in their last eight games while Udinese have scored in five of their last six away matches, including multiple goals in four. The visitors are more likely to score with top marksman Keinan Davis back from suspension this weekend.

No team has scored in more of their Eredivisie games than PSV this season, and there have been four or more goals in 16 of their 29 league matches, including their 4-3 victory over Utrecht last time out. Sparta have seen 18 goals scored in four home clashes with the top five, while they lost the reverse fixture 6-1.

Both teams have scored with over 2.5 goals in Sevilla’s last two games against top-five clubs and also in five of Atletico Madrid’s last seven matches. Sevilla should see this as a chance to take points against a weakened Atleti side but their defensive issues could also betray them.

Both teams have scored in the last two meetings and a repeat is fancied on Saturday, as the Bees have scored 26 goals in 15 home league fixtures and Everton have conceded in each of their last four away games. A 2-1 away win has a chance as six of Everton’s seven road wins in the league have been by one-goal margins.

Meetings between these two teams have had a tendency to be high-scoring affairs, with five of the last six going over 2.5 goals, and a repeat of that could be on the cards given Liverpool’s poor defensive record. Side with a 2-2 draw.

Burnley have won just twice at Turf Moor in this season’s Premier League and they look unlikely to avoid defeat against Brighton, who have claimed a full return from their last two trips to Sunderland and Brentford.

Burton have been doing just enough to stay out of the relegation zone and they can take a big step towards survival by defeating AFC Wimbledon at the Pirelli Stadium. The Brewers have won eight home league games and should prevail over Wimbledon, who are likely to be missing several injured players.

Salford are sixth, 24 points above Gillingham, with 23 wins compared to the visitors’ 12. They have won their last five home games and six of their last eight overall. Gillingham are out of form, with one win in eight and five defeats in their last seven away matches.

Southampton look set to beat Derby at St. Mary’s Stadium on Saturday. The visitors have lost four of their last five away games in the Championship, and Southampton are in good form.

Celtic need to keep the pressure up on Rangers and Hearts while St Mirren are riding high after back-to-back wins in the relegation battle. Both teams have scored in four of Celtic’s last five games, and they’ve conceded in each of their last five victories.

Both teams have scored in four of Barcelona’s last six matches and also in nine of Espanyol’s last 10 games. The Parakeets created three big chances and an xG of 1.6 in their 2-0 home loss to Barca in January, so should carve out some chances if they follow a similar blueprint. However, the league leaders should improve as they aim to bounce back from their Champions League defeat.

Sporting may have one eye on Wednesday’s Champions League second leg trip to Arsenal, which could allow Estrela to get on the scoresheet. Sporting have conceded in their last three league games, but they’ve got a 100% record in meetings with teams outside the top six this season.

Aberdeen are in dire form with no wins across their last nine league games, and they’ve suffered 12 defeats from their 14 clashes with sides placed fifth or higher, including home and away losses to Hibs.

Barnet have created the second-highest Expected Goals in League Two this term, and they’re fresh from a 5-2 victory at Fleetwood. Over 2.5 goals has landed in three of the hosts’ last four, and they’re capable of impressing against second-bottom Barrow, who have lost 5-0 at Grimsby and 3-1 at Salford in the last month.

Everton are in form with three wins in their last four games and four victories in their last six away from home. The visitors are backable underdogs to see off Brentford, who are on a four-game winless run at home (D2, L2).

Celtic need to keep the pressure up on Rangers and Hearts while St Mirren are riding high after back-to-back wins in the relegation battle. Both teams have scored in four of Celtic’s last five games, and they’ve conceded in each of their last five victories.

Reading have struggled for consistency in recent weeks but they can revive their playoff push by defeating Doncaster at the Eco-Power Stadium. The Royals lost 2-1 at home to Lincoln on Monday, but they face a step down in class against 17th-placed Rovers, who have suffered successive defeats.

Harrogate have shown improvement in recent months and they can register a vital victory over fellow strugglers Newport at Rodney Parade. Simon Weaver’s side triumphed 3-1 at Grimsby last Friday and are ready to prevail over Newport, who have suffered back-to-back defeats.

Oldham are ninth, 21 points above Shrewsbury, and have won 17 games compared to the hosts’ 12. They have won four of their last six away matches and scored in 12 of their last 13 games. Shrewsbury are struggling, losing six of their last eight and three of their last four at home.

Stoke have enjoyed two straight Championship successes at home and they should be backed to beat Blackburn on Saturday.

Fulham have only lost one of the last five meetings between these two teams and they could at least avoid defeat against a Liverpool side whose confidence will be rock bottom after losing five of their last eight games. They may have one eye on the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against PSG and could fail to win again.

No team has scored in more of their Eredivisie games than PSV this season, and there have been four or more goals in 16 of their 29 league matches, including their 4-3 victory over Utrecht last time out. Sparta have seen 18 goals scored in four home clashes with the top five, while they lost the reverse fixture 6-1.

Both teams have scored with over 2.5 goals in Sevilla’s last two games against top-five clubs and also in five of Atletico Madrid’s last seven matches. Sevilla should see this as a chance to take points against a weakened Atleti side but their defensive issues could also betray them.

Keinan Davis has scored four goals in his last six appearances for Udinese and returns from suspension this weekend.

With Alexander Isak still working his way back from injury, Hugo Ekitike is likely to lead the line again for Liverpool and he could get on the scoresheet for what would be the 18th time in all competitions this season.

Alexander Sorloth scored off the bench on Wednesday and has 10 La Liga goals this term. He looks set to start in a much-changed line-up ahead of the Champions League QF.

Former Angers striker Esteban Lepaul has scored seven goals in his last eight appearances for Rennes. He is currently Ligue 1’s leading marksman with 15 from 26 games.

Both teams have scored in eight of Atalanta’s last 10 games and also in six of Juventus’ last 10 games. And with so much riding on the result, neither team is likely to sit back.

Both teams have scored with over 2.5 goals in Sevilla’s last two games against top-five clubs and also in five of Atletico Madrid’s last seven matches. Sevilla should see this as a chance to take points against a weakened Atleti side but their defensive issues could also betray them.

Rennes have won five of their last seven league games while Angers have taken just one point from their last three matches. Rennes have covered a -1 handicap in three of their last seven games.

Sporting may have one eye on Wednesday’s Champions League second leg trip to Arsenal, which could allow Estrela to get on the scoresheet. Sporting have conceded in their last three league games, but they’ve got a 100% record in meetings with teams outside the top six this season.

Bologna are eighth, 18 points above Lecce, and have won five of their last seven league games. Lecce are struggling, losing five of their last six and eight of their last ten away matches. They have also failed to keep a clean sheet in 17 of their last 20 games.

Mirandes are rallying against the drop, with a four-game unbeaten run. However, that good form hasn’t brought a defensive improvement, with the hosts shipping a goal in 17 consecutive matches. Castellon beat Granada 3-2 last time out to boost their playoff ambitions, but Mirandes have seen BTTS land in all five of their home meetings with the top six this term.

Benfica will be looking to keep the pressure on leaders Porto and they can make home advantage tell against Nacional. That said, both teams have scored in five of Benfica’s last six matches, and a clean sheet may evade them as Nacional pack a potent punch in the final third.

Mainz are unbeaten in seven home games and have lost just once in their last ten at home. Freiburg have lost four of their last six away matches and failed to score in four of those. Mainz have also scored in 13 of their last 15 games, underlining their stronger recent form.

Como have enjoyed an excellent season but they have tended to struggle against the teams above them, managing two losses and two draws in their four league games against Inter, AC Milan and Napoli. While Inter should have enough to take three points, shutting out their hosts could prove difficult. The Nerazzurri have managed only two clean sheets in their last five away games and Como, who put five past lowly Pisa in their last home outing, can grab a consolation.

Despite enjoying a 13-game winning streak earlier in the season, Lyon find themselves on a run of nine matches without a victory and their luckless run may continue on Sunday. Visiting Lorient have lost just two of their last 17 matches and only two of their last ten on the road, so they should be backed to pick up at least a point.

Inter Miami have been a touch disappointing this season, with their leaky defence an issue. However, they should be too strong for a New York Red Bulls team who lost their last away game 6-1. Inter Miami’s last 11 MLS home games have all gone over 3.5 goals, and the same looks likely as they chase a first win in their new surroundings.

A high-scoring affair looks likely as Houston Dynamo visit Colorado Rapids. Colorado Rapids’ last four MLS games all went over 3.5 goals and Houston Dynamo are no slouches either; their last three games produced 13 goals. Side with four or more in this clash.

Vancouver Whitecaps are fancied to win a game in which both teams score. New York City should be able to put up a challenge and have scored 14 goals in six games, but may struggle to pin back a side that have won five of their six league games and netted 17 times.

Charlotte have the best home record in the Eastern Conference, picking up three wins from four. They’ve beaten NY Red Bulls 6-1 and Philadelphia Union 2-1 across their last two matches, while Nashville have failed to score in consecutive outings.

Inter Miami have been a touch disappointing this season, with their leaky defence an issue. However, they should be too strong for a New York Red Bulls team who lost their last away game 6-1. Inter Miami’s last 11 MLS home games have all gone over 3.5 goals, and the same looks likely as they chase a first win in their new surroundings.

Vancouver Whitecaps are fancied to win a game in which both teams score. New York City should be able to put up a challenge and have scored 14 goals in six games, but may struggle to pin back a side that have won five of their six league games and netted 17 times.

The San Jose Earthquakes are in form and look set to continue their good run away at Kansas City. They have won five of their six league games and should overcome a Sporting Kansas City side who have lost three of their last four.

Enda McElhinney: Though the Blues have lost just three at St Andrew’s all season (W9, D8), a run of six losses in the last eight suggests Chris Davies’ side are running out of steam.

Aaron Rogan: NEC Nijmegen have the chance to leapfrog second-placed Feyenoord on Sunday, and the hosts head into this clash after winning three of their last four Eredivisie matches. The visitors are winless against the Eredivisie’s top six this season, including defeats at PSV, Twente, and Ajax. Robin van Persie’s side are under huge pressure after winning only one of their last five league games, and NEC Nijmegen are well-placed to capitalise.

Joe Casey: Newcastle may have suffered a brutal defeat to rivals Sunderland last time out but they should be fresh after three weeks off. The Magpies have won the last two meetings between this pair by an aggregate score of 7-0 and they are facing an Eagles side who have won just three times at Selhurst Park in the league all season.

James Mason: Spurs have failed to win their last six away games in the Premier League, collecting just three points during this period. The Black Cats completed the league double over fierce rivals Newcastle before the international break, making it two wins from their last three top-flight assignments, and just three home defeats this season is evidence of how strong Regis Le Bris’s men have been on Wearside.

Alex Jack: Both teams come into this game in good form but Luton’s is slightly better, with just one defeat in their last 11 matches in all competitions. Knowing they can overwhelm County if they get it right on the day, Luton are good value to triumph in the battle of the Hatters at Wembley.

Jamie Griffith: Both Chelsea and Manchester City made the FA Cup semi-finals in emphatic fashion last weekend. However, there was a lot more to like about City’s 4-0 demolition of Liverpool. The Blues were thrashed 3-0 by Everton in their last league outing and are still a fair way off the level of City.

NEC Nijmegen have the chance to leapfrog second-placed Feyenoord on Sunday, and the hosts head into this clash after winning three of their last four Eredivisie matches. The visitors are winless against the Eredivisie’s top six this season, including defeats at PSV, Twente, and Ajax. Robin van Persie’s side are under huge pressure after winning only one of their last five league games, and NEC Nijmegen are well-placed to capitalise.

Ollie Watkins has a point to prove after being left out of Thomas Tuchel’s most recent England squad, and after scoring against West Ham in Aston Villa’s last Premier League fixture, he added a brace in their Europa League win at Bologna. Watkins was also on the scoresheet in Villa’s 3-1 home success over Nottingham Forest in January.

Brian Brobbey salvaged a point for Sunderland in January’s reverse fixture at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and he can haunt Spurs again. The Dutch striker was the hero in the Black Cats’ derby win over Sunderland before the international break and will be full of confidence.

This could be a good time to be facing Crystal Palace, who will have more than one eye on the second leg of their Conference League quarter-final with Fiorentina, and Newcastle, whose need for the points is greater, have a strong recent record against the Eagles, losing only one of the last 10 head-to-heads.

Ollie Watkins has a point to prove after being left out of Thomas Tuchel’s most recent England squad, and after scoring against West Ham in Aston Villa’s last Premier League fixture, he added a brace in their Europa League win at Bologna. Watkins was also on the scoresheet in Villa’s 3-1 home success over Nottingham Forest in January.

Already safe Sunderland have conceded in six of their last seven, and they should play out an entertaining clash with Tottenham. Roberto Di Zerbi started his Brighton reign with a 3-3 draw at Liverpool, and defensive issues plagued his 18 months with Marseille. Over 2.5 has landed in 67% of Spurs away trips this term, and the change in the dugout does little to make them more conservative.

Pep Guardiola’s side are getting to full health at the right time and their only two defeats in their last 16 matches came home and away to Real Madrid in the Champions League. Recent wins over Arsenal and Liverpool read well and Chelsea are failing to fire, having lost four of their last five matches.

Already safe Sunderland have conceded in six of their last seven, and they should play out an entertaining clash with Tottenham. Roberto Di Zerbi started his Brighton reign with a 3-3 draw at Liverpool, and defensive issues plagued his 18 months with Marseille. Over 2.5 has landed in 67% of Spurs away trips this term, and the change in the dugout does little to make them more conservative.

These two sides are narrowly outside the bottom three heading into this weekend, but that shouldn’t lead to a quiet clash. Cologne have seen both teams score in seven of their last eight, while they’ve drawn 2-2 and 3-3 in their last two league games. Werder have shipped 24 goals in 14 away trips, but they’ve won their last two on the road.

Cadiz have lost four straight games, with over 2.5 landing in each. The hosts have shipped three goals in three of those losses, while they host an Andorra side that is fresh from a 6-2 drubbing over leaders Racing Santander. The visitors have scored 13 goals in their last three matches, so back a high-scoring encounter.

Luton are unbeaten in their last 17 meetings with Stockport with 10 wins. The Hatters have won four of their last five matches with both teams scoring in four of them. Both teams have scored in four of Stockport’s last six too and they will find it tough to overcome an in-form opponent at Wembley.

Hamburg have lost all of their visits to the top eight this season, scoring in all of those games bar their defeat at Bayern Munich. Stuttgart have won 10 of their 14 home matches, with their only defeats coming against the top two. Hamburg head into this clash in scoring form, but they’ve won once in six, so back a home win and both teams to score.

Benfica will be looking to keep the pressure on leaders Porto and they can make home advantage tell against Nacional. That said, both teams have scored in five of Benfica’s last six matches, and a clean sheet may evade them as Nacional pack a potent punch in the final third.

Hamburg have seen both teams score in their last four games, while BTTS has landed in seven of their last eight. Stuttgart have conceded twice in three of their last four, but they’re impressive going forward and they can trouble a vulnerable Hamburg defence.

Celta Vigo were thrashed 3-0 at Freiburg on Thursday and they will have to work hard to bounce back from that heavy loss. Basement boys Real Oviedo are desperate for points and that should lead to an open game, with both teams to score set to land for the sixth time in their last eight away games.

Mirandes are rallying against the drop, with a four-game unbeaten run. However, that good form hasn’t brought a defensive improvement, with the hosts shipping a goal in 17 consecutive matches. Castellon beat Granada 3-2 last time out to boost their playoff ambitions, but Mirandes have seen BTTS land in all five of their home meetings with the top six this term.

Benfica will be looking to keep the pressure on leaders Porto and they can make home advantage tell against Nacional. That said, both teams have scored in five of Benfica’s last six matches, and a clean sheet may evade them as Nacional pack a potent punch in the final third.

The top two in Spain’s second tier meet on Sunday night, with leaders Racing in a bad spell of form. The hosts were beaten 6-2 by FC Andorra last time out, falling to their third defeat in four. Racing are without a clean sheet in seven, while Almeria have won three of their last four, despite failing to keep a clean sheet in that spell.

Inter should have enough to take three points at Como but shutting out their hosts could prove difficult. The Nerazzurri have managed only two clean sheets in their last five away games and Como, who put five past lowly Pisa in their last home outing, can grab a consolation.

Lorient are a huge price to win on Sunday, but they beat title-chasing Lens last month should not be dismissed easily. The visitors were 1-0 winners in the reverse fixture and with Lyon failing to find the net in three of their last four matches, a repeat scoreline is not out of the question.

Como have enjoyed an excellent season but they have tended to struggle against the teams above them, managing two losses and two draws in their four league games against Inter, AC Milan and Napoli. They were routed 4-0 in the reverse fixture and lack the quality of top-of-the-table Inter.

Despite enjoying a 13-game winning streak earlier in the season, Lyon find themselves on a run of nine matches without a victory and their luckless run may continue on Sunday. Visiting Lorient have lost just two of their last 17 matches and only two of their last ten on the road, so they should be backed to pick up at least a point.

Athletic Bilbao have won three of their last four home La Liga matches while Villarreal have lost five of their last eight away games. The Basque club have won three and drawn two of their last five meetings with the Yellow Submarines at San Mames.

The top two in Spain’s second tier meet on Sunday night, with leaders Racing in a bad spell of form. The hosts were beaten 6-2 by FC Andorra last time out, falling to their third defeat in four. Racing are without a clean sheet in seven, while Almeria have won three of their last four, despite failing to keep a clean sheet in that spell.