Gimnasia have put together a four-game winning run and they look like backable underdogs ahead of the trip to Barracas. The hosts have won just one of their last 10 games and have two defeats in their last five at home, while Gimnasia have won each of the last four meetings between these sides. 

Galatasaray have dominated the Intercontinental Derby with five wins and just one defeat in their last eight meetings with Fenerbahce. Gala have five wins in six trips in Super Lig and have three wins in their last four trips to Sukru Saracoglu Stadium. Gala are the league leaders in Turkey and they can pull off a minor upset and see off Fener on Monday. 

Birmingham are one point ahead of Watford and they’ve beaten Norwich, Millwall, and Portsmouth across their last three at home, scoring 12 times. Watford have only managed one clean sheet in 17 league games, while they have one away win to their name this term. The Blues have gone three games without a clean sheet, however, so the visitors can at least grab a consolation effort. 

Valencia have one of the worst defensive records in La Liga, while they’re also poor going forward. They’ve scored only twice in their last five, while they meet a Vallecano side who haven’t conceded in their last three. The hosts solid defence gives them a platform for victory here as one goal may be enough to overcome Los Che. 

Braga’s backline has shown signs of weakness of late and there have been goals at both ends in each of their last five across all comps. Arouca have the division’s worst defensive record but they have scored a respectable 13 goals in 11 games themselves and have hit four goals across their last two games so both of these sides should be able to get on the scoresheet.

Gimnasia have put together a four-game winning run and they look like backable underdogs ahead of the trip to Barracas. The hosts have won just one of their last 10 games and have two defeats in their last five at home, while Gimnasia have won each of the last four meetings between these sides.

Atlanta is 10-5 SU without Trae Young, playing extremely well as of late. The Sixers are already short at the center position with Joel Embiid being out, Andre Drummond could join him on the sidelines here which would be a massive handicap. Hawks are 5-0 SU in 5 meetings and have covered in 4 of those games.

Atlanta is 10-5 SU without Trae Young, playing extremely well as of late. The Sixers are already short at the center position with Joel Embiid being out, Andre Drummond could join him on the sidelines here which would be a massive handicap. Hawks are 5-0 SU in 5 meetings and have covered in 4 of those games.

Boston is playing on a 2nd night of a back-to-back. Cleveland will be out for revenge after they lost the first meeting of the season by 20 points, mainly due to injuries. They’ve improved a lot since then, Darius Garland is back and at 8-3 SU in home games you have to back them here.

The spread is just too big here for the Knicks to clear, even if they are 9-1 SU in home games this season. Toronto is a capable team despite last night’s loss in Charlotte. I see them keeping things close here.

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.

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.

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.

After a goalless first leg, Cruz Azul can make home advantage count when they entertain Guadalajara. Cruz Azul have won seven of their last nine home games and are facing a side who lost three of their eight trips in the regular season. Cruz Azul are also unbeaten in four against Guadalajara (W3, D1).

Birmingham are one point ahead of Watford and they’ve beaten Norwich, Millwall, and Portsmouth across their last three at home, scoring 12 times. Watford have only managed one clean sheet in 17 league games, while they have one away win to their name this term. The Blues should be able to make home advantage count. 

Valencia have one of the worst defensive records in La Liga, while they’re also poor going forward. They’ve scored only twice in their last five, while they meet a Vallecano side who haven’t conceded in their last three. The hosts solid defence gives them a platform for victory here as one goal may be enough to overcome Los Che. 

Arouca sit second from bottom in Portugal’s top flight with six defeats in 11 games. Braga should have far too much for their hosts, who are conceding on average just under three goals per-game.

Bologna are unbeaten in 12 games and they’re aiming for a fourth win on the bounce. Cremonese have lost each of their last three Serie A outings, and they’re expected to fall short against a Rossoblu side who have put themselves in the mix for Europe once again.

Jay Stansfield has eight goals in 16 Championship games this season and the 23-year-old has been particularly impressive at St Andrew’s, scoring in four of his last five home appearances with six goals in total across those games. The Birmingham forward can add to his haul against Watford.

Santiago Castro should come back into the Bologna side after featuring from the bench in the Europa League and he looks a solid pick for an anytime effort. The Argentine forward has four Serie A goals for the season, three of which have come in his last four appearances.

Arouca have conceded 30 goals in 11 games, while they’ve shipped 13 across their last four. Arouca have lost four of their last five, while their struggling backline should have trouble keeping Braga quiet. The visitors are impressing going forward, so back them to record a routine 3-1 victory. 

Valencia have one of the worst defensive records in La Liga, while they’re also poor going forward. They’ve scored only twice in their last five, while they meet a Vallecano side who haven’t conceded in their last three. One goal may be enough for maximum points for the hosts so a 1-0 win for Rayo has a chance. 

Braga’s backline has shown signs of weakness of late and there have been goals at both ends in each of their last five across all comps. Arouca have the division’s worst defensive record but they have scored a respectable 13 goals in 11 games themselves and have hit four goals across their last two games so both of these sides should be able to get on the scoresheet.

Both of these attacks look strong and the odds-against price on over 2.5 goals looks a strong option here. Gimnasia have scored in four successive games, hitting eight goals in total, while Barracas have scored in each of their last four at home but have also conceded in three of those games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in two of the last four meetings between these two sides. 

Fredericia have conceded at least three goals in in five successive league games, a run stretching back to a 2-0 loss to Brondby in a reverse fixture. With home advantage, Brondby can go at least one better against the division’s worst defence. 

There is a good chance this Eerste Divisie game is a high-scoring one. Over 3.5 goals has landed in four of Jong PSV’s last five league games and they have conceded more than once in six of their last seven in this competition, while there have been at least four goals scored in four of RKC’s last six games.

Birmingham are one point ahead of Watford and they’ve beaten Norwich, Millwall, and Portsmouth across their last three at home, scoring 12 times. Watford have only managed one clean sheet in 17 league games, while they have one away win to their name this term. The Blues have gone three games without a clean sheet, however, so the visitors can at least grab a consolation effort. 

Arouca have conceded 30 goals in 11 games, while they’ve shipped 13 across their last four. They are backed to fall short against a Braga side who won 2-1 in both meetings between these sides last term. Braga have gone five games without a clean sheet and Arouca have hit four goals across their last two games, despite losing both, so the hosts can strike in defeat. 

Birmingham are one point ahead of Watford and they’ve beaten Norwich, Millwall, and Portsmouth across their last three at home, scoring 12 times. Watford have only managed one clean sheet in 17 league games, while they have one away win to their name this term. The Blues have gone three games without a clean sheet, however, so the visitors can at least grab a consolation effort. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.