Leyton Orient look the best bet away at Exeter. Exeter are in a brutal run, winless in 13 league games and losing six of the last seven, while also failing to score in three of their last four. Orient are flying, winning four on the bounce and three of their last four away trips. They are scoring for fun too, netting in eight straight and hitting two goals in five of those, so they should have too much for a leaky Exeter side.

Reading are unbeaten in nine home league games and are scoring well, hitting two or more in four of their last six. Wigan are unreliable away, winless in seven road trips. Both teams to score has been a strong trend in Reading games, landing in nine of their last 11, and Wigan’s away defence keeps giving chances up. Reading have also beaten Wigan 2-1 in their last two meetings.

Over 2.5 goals looks the best bet when Wycombe host Port Vale. Wycombe home games are often open, with 11 of 19 at Adams Park clearing the line and each of the last four home matches producing at least three goals. Both defences have been shaky lately too, so chances should come at both ends. Wycombe are stronger at home and Port Vale struggle away, which could add to the scoring.

It’s top against bottom in League Two on Saturday, with Barrow heading into this game having failed to score in their last four at home. Bromley have won nine of their 11 visits to teams in the bottom-half, and they make this trip having won three consecutive games 1-0.

Bristol Rovers have pulled decisively away from the danger area and their late-season surge can continue with a home win over Accrington. Steve Evans’s side have won four of their last five matches and are going in the opposite direction to injury-hit Stanley, who are winless in seven.

Oldham have won eight of their last nine League Two matches and are unbeaten in ten, building strong momentum. They have also won their last two away games and scored in nine of their last ten, while converting 14 of 20 matches when scoring first this season.

Both teams have scored in seven of Braintree Town’s last eight games, while they’ve scored in three consecutive home defeats. Carlisle are third in the table and in the same spot in the form table following three wins from four. Braintree have lost all of their home clashes with the top five so far, including 3-2 reverses to York City and Scunthorpe.

Each of Scunthorpe’s last nine matches have seen at least three goals, and they head to a Halifax side who have scored 1.85 goals per game at home this season. They’ve played out some entertaining clashes with the top teams in the league, and that should continue against the visitors, who have scored at least twice in four consecutive games.

MK Dons are unbeaten in seven away trips, winning five of their last seven on the road and losing just one of their last nine away games. They sit second, four places above Salford, and have won 19 of 30 matches as favourites, showing strong consistency in this role.

A minimum of three goals have been scored in each of Scotland’s last four games, while Steve Clarke’s side are without a clean-sheet at home since November 2024. Japan have scored two or more goals in each of their last four games, including putting three past Brazil, and an entertaining game should ensue at Hampden.

Deportivo La Coruna have been the best away team in the second tier this season, taking 30 points from 16 road trips, and they could add to that tally against a Sporting Gijon side who have only won one of their last six games.

The Los Angeles Clippers face the Indiana Pacers in a high-scoring matchup. The Clippers bring efficient offence behind Kawhi Leonard, while Indiana play fast, allowing 119.6 points per game. Recent Pacers games have produced totals well above 250, and their defensive struggles should create plenty of scoring chances.

Denver have seen the over land in a league-high 62.2% of their games this term, while Utah are third in that list, with 58.9% of their games going over the total. The Nuggets are finally finding some form, rattling off four straight wins in high-scoring fashion. They were 142-135 winners over the Dallas Mavericks in their last game, and they meet a Jazz side which just gave up 133 points to the Wizards.

The Los Angeles Clippers face the Indiana Pacers in a high-scoring matchup. The Clippers bring efficient offence behind Kawhi Leonard, while Indiana play fast, allowing 119.6 points per game. Recent Pacers games have produced totals well above 250, and their defensive struggles should create plenty of scoring chances.

Despite Toronto’s success this season, their home record has been patchy. They’re 16-19 against the spread at home. New Orleans have improved down the stretch, and they’ve now got the fourth-best record against the spread across the NBA. They have little reason to be uncompetitive after trading away their draft pick, so back them to keep this close.

Denver have seen the over land in a league-high 62.2% of their games this term, while Utah are third in that list, with 58.9% of their games going over the total. The Nuggets are finally finding some form, rattling off four straight wins in high-scoring fashion. They were 142-135 winners over the Dallas Mavericks in their last game, and they meet a Jazz side which just gave up 133 points to the Wizards.

Portland has produced back-to-back 30-point routs over tanking teams, and they host a Dallas side in terrible form. The Mavs have seen 255+ points in their last four games, losing each of them. Their offensive options should make this a more competitive game than Portland have faced of late, so the over appeals.

With no Steph Curry, it’s hard to see how the Warriors clear this number. They’re without six key names in their rotation, and they’re 32-41 against the spread across the season. The Wizards just beat the Jazz by 23 points, and this weakened Warriors side is in cruise control until the Play-In tournament starts next month.

With no Steph Curry, it’s hard to see how the Warriors clear this number. They’re without six key names in their rotation, and they’re 32-41 against the spread across the season. The Wizards just beat the Jazz by 23 points, and this weakened Warriors side is in cruise control until the Play-In tournament starts next month.

Ballard is League One’s top goalscorer, and the Leyton Orient forward has a brilliant record away from home this term. He has struck in three of their last four trips, netting a hat-trick at AFC Wimbledon last time out. Exeter are reeling from five consecutive defeats, while they’ve shipped nine goals across their last three.

Over 2.5 goals looks the best bet when Wycombe host Port Vale. Wycombe home games are often open, with 11 of 19 at Adams Park clearing the line and each of the last four home matches producing at least three goals. Both defences have been shaky lately too, so chances should come at both ends. Wycombe are stronger at home and Port Vale struggle away, which could add to the scoring.

Each of Scunthorpe’s last nine matches have seen at least three goals, and they head to a Halifax side who have scored 1.85 goals per game at home this season. They’ve played out some entertaining clashes with the top teams in the league, and that should continue against the visitors, who have scored at least twice in four consecutive games.

A minimum of three goals have been scored in each of Scotland’s last four games, while Steve Clarke’s side are without a clean-sheet at home since November 2024. Japan have scored two or more goals in each of their last four games, including putting three past Brazil, and an entertaining game should ensue at Hampden.

Seven of USA’s last ten games have gone over 2.5 goals and this should be another entertaining affair in which both teams are also fancied to score.

Morecambe have lost 3-2 in back-to-back matches, but they should be hopeful of a result against an Aldershot side who have lost six games on the spin. The visitors are without a clean sheet in 11, but BTTS has landed in each of their last five trips. They’ve 11 goals across four visits to sides below them, while also conceding in each, so they can play out another high-scoring game at the second-bottom hosts.

Both teams have scored in seven of Braintree Town’s last eight games, while they’ve scored in three consecutive home defeats. Carlisle are third in the table and in the same spot in the form table following three wins from four. Braintree have lost all of their home clashes with the top five so far, including 3-2 reverses to York City and Scunthorpe.

Eastleigh have kept only one clean sheet this season, shipping 37 goals across their 20 matches. They’ve been able to hold their own with the top sides this term, both scoring and conceding in all of their seven meetings with the top eight. Play-off chasing Forest Green have lost their last two on the road, but they’ve got an impressive scoring record on their travels.

Wigan are unreliable away, winless in seven road trips. Both teams to score has been a strong trend in Reading games, landing in nine of their last 11, and Wigan’s away defence keeps giving chances up. Reading have also beaten Wigan 2-1 in their last two meetings, so back goals for both sides. 

Each of Scunthorpe’s last nine matches have seen at least three goals, and they head to a Halifax side who have scored 1.85 goals per game at home this season. They’ve played out some entertaining clashes with the top teams in the league, and that should continue against the visitors, who have scored at least twice in four consecutive games. 

Reading are unbeaten in nine home league games and are scoring well, hitting two or more in four of their last six. Wigan are unreliable away, winless in seven road trips. Both teams to score has been a strong trend in Reading games, landing in nine of their last 11, and Wigan’s away defence keeps giving chances up. Reading have also beaten Wigan 2-1 in their last two meetings.

Both teams have scored in seven of Braintree Town’s last eight games, while they’ve scored in three consecutive home defeats. Carlisle are third in the table and in the same spot in the form table following three wins from four. Braintree have lost all of their home clashes with the top five so far, including 3-2 reverses to York City and Scunthorpe.

Stockport look the best bet at home to AFC Wimbledon. They have won six of their last seven at home and are unbeaten in seven on their own patch. Wimbledon are struggling on the road, winless in four away games and without a victory in six of their last seven trips. They also keep conceding away, which gives Stockport a clear edge.

Blackpool are worth backing at home to Burton. Both sides have had poor seasons, but Blackpool have the home edge and Burton are hardly convincing either. This looks like a game where a single moment could decide it, and recent meetings between these teams have regularly been low scoring, so backing the hosts to shade it makes sense.

Colchester have been strong at home, conceding just 17 goals in 18 League Two matches, an average of 0.94 per game. They have also averaged 1.63 goals per game across eight home matches against top-half sides, suggesting enough attacking threat to edge out Walsall.

MK Dons are unbeaten in seven away trips, winning five of their last seven on the road and losing just one of their last nine away games. They sit second, four places above Salford, and have won 19 of 30 matches as favourites, showing strong consistency in this role.

Aaron: Both teams have scored in seven of Braintree Town’s last eight games, while they’ve scored in three consecutive home defeats. Carlisle are third in the table and in the same spot in the form table following three wins from four. Braintree have lost all of their home clashes with the top five so far, including 3-2 reverses to York City and Scunthorpe.

Gareth: Malaga are one of La Liga 2’s form sides and a run of 11 wins in their last 14 games means they head into Saturday’s home game against Leganes just one point adrift of the automatic promotion spots. Back them against a Leganes side who have just one point to show from their last five away games.

Ian: Leyton Orient head to Exeter having won their last four league matches, including away successes against Stevenage and AFC Wimbledon. That is not good news for the Grecians, who are separated from Blackpool and the drop zone on goal difference. The Devon outfit may find it difficult to arrest their slump that has seen them lose their last five games.

Joe: Top of the table Bromley are in the middle of a 21-game unbeaten run and have won three on the spin. In sharp contrast, the hosts have taken just two points from their last eight games and are rapidly careering towards relegation.

Alex: Bristol Rovers have moved 13 points clear of the League Two relegation zone after racking up five wins from their last seven games. The visitors are winless in seven since their February win over the struggling Tranmere, losing five of these fixtures and scoring just twice in the process.

Phil: Stockport have won three of their four EFL meetings with AFC Wimbledon. The Hatters should be happy to be at home, where they have taken 19 points from the last 21 available. The Dons have taken only one point from their last three matches and have taken only two points from their last four away games.

These two sides ended 2025 by scoring plenty of goals and, with confidence high in both camps, this could end up being an entertaining draw. Japan have scored at least two goals in four successive games, including October’s 2-2 friendly share with Paraguay, while Scotland have done the same in five fixtures on the bounce.

Four of USA’s last eight matches have finished 2-1 and this could follow suit with Belgium expected to extend their unbeaten run to ten games with a victory.

A minimum of three goals have been scored in each of Scotland’s last four games, while Steve Clarke’s side are without a clean-sheet at home since November 2024. Japan have scored two or more goals in each of their last four games, including putting three past Brazil, and an entertaining game should ensue at Hampden.

Seven of USA’s last ten games have gone over 2.5 goals and this should be another entertaining affair in which both teams are also fancied to score.

FC Eindhoven have seen both teams score in each of their last seven matches, and they host an Emmen side that lost 4-2 last time out. The visitors have kept only one clean sheet on their travels, and the hosts head into this without a clean sheet in nine.

Castellon have lost three of their last four games and have shipped 13 goals in their last five outings, they may fall short once again when they take on an Albacete side who have won two on the spin.

Deportivo La Coruna have been the best away team in the second tier this season, taking 30 points from 16 road trips, and they could add to that tally against a Sporting Gijon side who have only won one of their last six games.

The absence of Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard for Norway is a factor and the Netherlands look the most likely victors with home advantage. Seven of the Netherlands’ last ten games have gone over 3.5 goals while there have been five or more goals in four of Norway’s last five matches, Norway may be missing a couple of big names but they still have enough talent to get on the scoresheet.,

Spain have never conceded against Serbia in three games and may extend that run to four against the Eagles, who failed to qualify for the World Cup and have lost without scoring in three of their last five games. Eight of Spain’s last nine games have gone over 2.5 goals and, even if they do rotate with one eye on the World Cup, their attacking talents are likely to be too strong for the visitors and they can win with plenty of room to spare.

Partick have lost just one of their last 11 games overall and have three wins in their last five at home. The Jags should be able to see off relegation-threatened Ross County, who are on a four-game winless streak and have failed to score in three of those games. Thistle have kept three clean sheets in a row at home ahead of this game and they can win without conceding on Friday.

England won all eight of their World Cup qualifiers without conceding and have won their last six fixtures to nil. They face a Uruguay side that have only won one of their last nine away games, scoring a total of five goals in this sequence.

The last three meetings between these two teams have all ended as a draw and a repeat of that looks likely when they face off in Basel. Switzerland have only lost one of their last 14 games and could make life tough for the visitors.

The absence of Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard for Norway is a factor and the Netherlands look the most likely victors with home advantage.

The last three meetings between these two teams have all ended as a draw and a repeat of that looks likely when they face off in Basel. Switzerland have only lost one of their last 14 games and could make life tough for the visitors.

Partick have lost just one of their last 11 games overall and have three wins in their last five at home. The Jags should be able to see off relegation-threatened Ross County, who are on a four-game winless streak and have failed to score in three of those games.

Both teams have scored in six of Inverness’ last seven games and they have only failed to score themselves in one of their last 13. Queen of the South have seen goals at both ends in nine of their last 10.

Eight of Spain’s last nine games have gone over 2.5 goals and even if they do rotate with one eye on the World Cup, their attacking talents are likely to be too strong for the visitors. Take a 3-0 home win.

These two sides look hard to separate and the draw offers plenty of appeal when you consider Ecuador have shared the spoils in seven of their last nine games, while two of their previous four matches have finished 1-1.