These two sides met in April and May and both teams scored in Estudiantes’ home fixture with them. Flamengo have seen goals at both ends in four of their last five, while the hosts have in three of their last four at home.

Eintracht Frankfurt have been involved in a string of crazy contests this season and their five Bundesliga matches have finished with score lines of 6-0, 4-1, 3-3, 3-1 and 2-2. Both sides have scored in all six of Cologne’s games this term and over 3.5 rates a play.

Horsens’ Superliga games this term have averaged 3.7 goals per game and over 2.5 goals has been a winner in eight of their last nine in all competitions. Rangers have seen three or more goals scored in their last three away games, including a six-goal thriller at Sonderjyske in their last away day.

Heerenveen have only won one of their last seven games and haven’t won at home since the opening weekend of the Eredivisie season, while Excelsior are yet to lose after four away games this season, including a 2-2 draw with Ajax before the international break.

Horsens’ Superliga games this term have averaged 3.7 goals per game and over 2.5 goals has been a winner in eight of their last nine in all competitions. Rangers have seen three or more goals scored in their last three away games, including a six-goal thriller at Sonderjyske in their last away day.

Reims may be unbeaten this season, but they have drawn five of their eight games and have only picked up one win in four home fixtures. Dijon are on a four-game unbeaten streak and haven’t lost any of their four trips away this season.

Deportivo La Coruna have seen both teams score in seven of their eight La Liga matches and they face a Levante side that have scored six and conceded ten in their last three games, with goals at both ends in each of them.

Cologne have lost their last two Bundesliga away games but have found the net in both of them. They should be good for a goal, but Eintracht Frankfurt have the quality to take all three points on Friday.

Sassuolo put in a solid performance to hold Milan to a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Citta del Tricolore and they can follow up that good effort by winning on the road at Frosinone.

Burnley may be having a miserable season, but they have lost just one of their six home games and face a Wolves side that have lost three of their last four games. The visitors only have one win in their last five on the road and look set for more disappointment.

Horsens’ Superliga games this term have averaged 3.7 goals per game and over 2.5 goals has been a winner in eight of their last nine in all competitions. Rangers have seen three or more goals scored in their last three away games, including a six-goal thriller at Sonderjyske in their last away day.

Reims may be unbeaten this season, but they have drawn five of their eight games and have only picked up one win in four home fixtures. Dijon are on a four-game unbeaten streak and haven’t lost any of their four trips away this season.

Deportivo La Coruna have seen both teams score in seven of their eight La Liga matches and they face a Levante side that have scored six and conceded ten in their last three games, with goals at both ends in each of them.

Both teams have scored in all three of Clermont’s Ligue 1 away games this season and in three of their last four overall, while Laval have seen goals at both ends in each of their last four league fixtures.

Reims may be unbeaten this season, but they have drawn five of their eight games and have only picked up one win in four home fixtures. Dijon are on a four-game unbeaten streak and haven’t lost any of their four trips away this season.

Burnley may be having a miserable season, but they have lost just one of their six home games and face a Wolves side that have lost three of their last four games. The visitors only have one win in their last five on the road and look set for more disappointment.

Shamrock Rovers may be top of the Irish Premier Division, but they have only the fourth best away record and head to Galway winless in their last eight competitive trips away. Friday’s hosts have avoided defeat in eight of their last ten home games.

Heerenveen have only won one of their last seven games and haven’t won at home since the opening weekend of the Eredivisie season, while Excelsior are yet to lose after four away games this season, including a 2-2 draw with Ajax before the international break.

Heerenveen have only won one of their last seven games and haven’t won at home since the opening weekend of the Eredivisie season, while Excelsior are yet to lose after four away games this season, including a 2-2 draw with Ajax before the international break.

Cologne have lost their last two Bundesliga away games but have found the net in both of them. They should be good for a goal, but Eintracht Frankfurt have the quality to take all three points on Friday.

Five of Burnley’s six home games have ended as score draws and three of these have been 1-1 affairs, while Wolves have scored three and conceded five across their last five matches.

Four of Dedportivo La Coruna’s eight matches this season have ended as a score draw and three of those have been 1-1, while three of Levante’s eight assignments have also ended all square.

Monaco have spent the last couple of seasons in the Champions League, losing 5-4 on aggregate to PSG in last season’s knockouts.

They’ve appointed former Flamengo boss Filipe Luiz as their new manager, and the former Chelsea defender has an impressive track record. He led the Brazilian side to their domestic title, and brought continental success in the Copa Libertadores.

Strasbourg reached the last four of the Conference League last term, and this Monaco side are capable of going even further under a highly-rated young manager.

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City aren’t quite right yet under Enzo Maresca. They may well come good but Lens away was arguably the worst road trip from Pot 4 while Napoli and Leipzig represent stern tests from Pot 3. And then there’s PSG and Barcelona. Altogether a tough test.

The home game against Bodo/Glimt and trip to Slavia ought to be the bedrock of a campaign in which Dino Toppmoller’s impressive group – who have already beaten PSG in the French Champions Trophy – can emerge successfully.

Barcelona could easily lose in Paris, legitimately drop points at Galatasaray and at home to Man City. One more slip and the top eight could feasibly elude them.

Arsenal were flawless 12 months ago and should have no difficulty getting to the 16 points which are probably required.

BVB came close to the top eight last season and have a great draw this year with Betis, AEK Athens, Sabah and even Inter Milan at home looks winnable.

PSV’s hammerings of Napoli and Liverpool last term were rare highs in an otherwise disappointing campaign. This season’s draw looks far kindlier for Peter Bosz and his Eredivisie big-hitters.

Outside of Brobbey, Le Fee is the only Sunderland player to score more than once this term. The midfielder should be on penalty duty against a second-tier side, and he’s recorded a team-high 15 shots so far this term.

Rayan hasn’t scored in the Premier League this season but he did hit what proved to be the winner at the Anoeta. The Brazilian forward can make an impact in Europa again this week with an anytime strike.

The only time Sunderland have scored more than once this season was last month’s 5-3 loss at Man City. Torreense have managed to punch above their weight this year, winning the Portuguese Cup and losing August’s Super Cup clash with Porto 1-0. The hosts will look to frustrate the Premier League outfit and that should result in a fairly low scoring game.

Crystal Palace have been involved in a number of high-scoring games this season, with six of their last seven outings going over 2.5 goals. A repeat of that looks likely in a game in which both teams are fancied to score in Lyon.

Over 3.5 goals has landed in four of Bournemouth’s last six games and only Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea have managed to limit the Cherries to fewer than two goals this season. There is a gulf in class between these two sides and Bournemouth can score heavily, but Sturm Graz can add to the overall total as the Premier League outfit have conceded in seven of their eight games across all competitions this season.

Benfica have scored at least twice in 12 of their 15 games this season and both teams have scored in five of their seven Europa League ties this term. Celtic’s three European games this season have generated 13 goals so these teams should be able to combine for at least four goals.

Hearts have hit some form with five wins in their last seven games and they’ve been strong at home all season. The Edinburgh club held Benfica to a 1-1 draw at this venue during the summer qualifiers and can pull off an upset against Nordsjaelland, who have two defeats in their last four trips.

Besiktas hammered Marseille 4-1 in their Europa League opener and can follow that up by beating out of sorts Hoffenheim, who have five losses in their last six games.

Hearts have hit some form with five wins in their last seven games and they’ve been strong at home all season. The Edinburgh club held Benfica to a 1-1 draw at this venue during the summer qualifiers and can pull off an upset against Nordsjaelland, who have two defeats in their last four trips, but the visitors should be able to get on the scoresheet. The Danish side have scored in seven of their last eight away games.

Besiktas hammered Marseille 4-1 in their Europa League opener and can follow that up by beating out of sorts Hoffenheim, who have five losses in their last six games. The hosts have scored in eight straight home games stretching back into last season and can at least deny the visitors a clean sheet.

Jagiellonia are the heavy favourites and they should be able to see off  their Armenian opponents but they may concede in the process. Ararat-Armenia have scored in 1o successive games, including a Europa League loss to Sparta Prague, and Jagiellonia have gone eight games without a clean sheet.

Dinamo Zagreb have scored in 16 of their 17 games this season across all competitions, while Anderlecht have scored in all seven of their European games this season including qualifiers. With both attacks in form, we should see goals at both ends.

Marseille remain dangerous going forward but vulnerable at the back, while Olympiakos arrive in good scoring form. With both defences offering opportunities, each side should find the net.

Jagiellonia are the heavy favourites but they have gone eight games without a clean sheet. Ararat-Armenia have scored in 1o successive games, including a Europa League loss to Sparta Prague, and can at least get on the scoresheet. A Jagiellonia goal is expected as they have scored eight goals across their last four home fixtures.

Ferencvaros won 3-1 at Celtic in their Europa League opener and can follow up that impressive result by seeing off Plzen, who have lost three of their last four games. The Hungarian outfit are on a 14-game unbeaten run across all competitions and were unlucky not to beat Plzen when these sides drew in the league phase last season, despite playing with 10 men for the entire second half.

Marseille remain dangerous going forward but vulnerable at the back, while Olympiakos arrive in good scoring form. With both defences offering opportunities, each side should find the net.

Oxford are the slight underdogs for this solitary Thursday League One clash and they look good value to win at Mansfield. The visitors have 10 points from their last four games, while the Stags have three defeats in their last six games across all competitions.

This should be a close game but home advantage could prove the difference. Copenhagen have a perfect home record with seven wins in as many games across all comps, while Braga have just one win in their last five away. Take the Danish side to kick off their Conference League bid with a win.

Ferencvaros won 3-1 at Celtic in their Europa League opener and can follow up that impressive result by seeing off Plzen, who have lost three of their last four games. The Hungarian outfit are on a 14-game unbeaten run across all competitions and were unlucky not to beat Plzen when these sides drew in the league phase last season, despite playing with 10 men for the entire second half.

Atalanta ended a losing run by beating Venezia 3-1 on Monday and their home form has been solid with three wins in four Serie A games. Pafos failed to win any of their three away qualifiers over the summer (D1, L2) and could find themselves outclassed, so the hosts can cover a -1 handicap.

Brighton have scored 25 goals in their last eight games and should have little issue getting the better of Lithuanian champions Kauno Zaligiris. The visitors lost their away qualifiers to Dinamo Zagreb and Besiktas by an aggregate score of 8-0 and the Seagulls can score at least four goals.

Juventus made the perfect start to their Europa League campaign with a 5-0 win and have also won three of their last five away matches. Their greater quality can help them edge this contest.

This should be a close game but home advantage could prove the difference. Copenhagen have a perfect home record with seven wins in as many games across all comps, while Braga have just one win in their last five away. Copenhagen have kept consecutive clean sheets at home and can see off Braga without conceding. 

Besiktas hammered Marseille 4-1 in their Europa League opener and can follow that up by beating out of sorts Hoffenheim, who have five losses in their last six games. The hosts have scored in eight straight home games stretching back into last season and can at least deny the visitors a clean sheet.

Over 3.5 goals has landed in four of Bournemouth’s last six games and only Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea have managed to limit the Cherries to fewer than two goals this season. There is a gulf in class between these two sides and Bournemouth can score heavily, but Sturm Graz can add to the overall total as the Premier League outfit have conceded in seven of their eight games across all competitions this season.

La Dea have three clean sheets in four home games this season and Pafos have scored just once in three European trips so a clean sheet for Atalanta seems likely, and they have enough attacking talent to score fairly heavily so a 3-0 home win has a chance here.

Bournemouth can justify their heavy favouritism with a convincing win but they may concede in the process. Sturm Graz have shipped three goals on two occasions this season against sides who don’t posses the same level of attacking talent as the Cherries, so a 4-1 home win has a chance.