Both teams have scored in four of Gillingham’s last six games and they have scored in all of those. There have been goals at both ends in each of Cambridge’s last five. Gillingham have home advantage and Cambridge are not expected to prioritise this competition, so back the hosts to win and concede.

Sheffield Wednesday have other priorities but they will be keen to get their attack firing after two 0-0 draws, the Owls also have the weekend off so can name a strong starting XI. Wednesday should be able to grind out a win over Salford but the Ammies have scored seven goals across their last four games and can register a consolation effort.

Cheltenham have seven points from their three home games in League Two and should be able to see off league rivals Exeter in this cup tie. The Grecians have four defeats in as many games away from home and have scored just one goal on the road.

Peterborough have conceded in four of their five home games. Colchester are yet to keep a clean sheet on their travels but have scored in two of their three trips so goals at both ends looks likely.

Bradford’s games haven’t been particularly high-scoring in League One but they have enjoyed a 3-1 success in the EFL Cup. Newcastle’s U21s beat York 3-1 in their EFL Trophy opener and may contribute here so these teams can combine for at least four goals.

Lanus have won back-to-back league games without conceding, and they’ve picked off weaker sides with three wins in four against teams below them. Estudiantes have suffered four defeats without scoring on their travels, so back a home win.

Both teams have scored in four of Gillingham’s last six games and they have scored in all of those. There have been goals at both ends in each of Cambridge’s last five.

Sheffield Wednesday have other priorities but they will be keen to get their attack firing after two 0-0 draws, the Owls also have the weekend off so can name a strong starting XI. Wednesday should be able to grind out a win over League Two’s Salford.

Cheltenham have seven points from their three home games in League Two and should be able to see off league rivals Exeter in this cup tie. The Grecians have four defeats in as many games away from home and have scored just one goal on the road.

Stevenage reached the knockout stages of this competition last season and have the luxury of a weekend off. Boro should name a strong side and they can see off Walsall, who will be prioritising their weekend League Two date with Tranmere.

Both teams have scored in four of Gillingham’s last six games and they have scored in all of those. There have been goals at both ends in each of Cambridge’s last five. Gillingham have home advantage and Cambridge are not expected to prioritise this competition, so back the hosts to win and concede.

Sheffield Wednesday have other priorities but they will be keen to get their attack firing after two 0-0 draws, the Owls also have the weekend off so can name a strong starting XI. Wednesday should be able to grind out a win over Salford but the Ammies have scored seven goals across their last four games and can register a consolation effort.

Both teams have scored in four of Gillingham’s last six games and they have scored in all of those. There have been goals at both ends in each of Cambridge’s last five.

Peterborough have conceded in four of their five home games. Colchester are yet to keep a clean sheet on their travels but have scored in two of their three trips so goals at both ends looks likely.

Cheltenham have seven points from their three home games in League Two and should be able to see off league rivals Exeter in this cup tie. The Grecians have four defeats in as many games away from home. The Robins are yet to keep a clean sheet in any competition but could still beat these poor travellers fairly comfortably so a 3-1 home win is the pick.

Both teams have scored in four of Gillingham’s last six games and they have scored in all of those. There have been goals at both ends in each of Cambridge’s last five. Gillingham have home advantage and Cambridge are not expected to prioritise this competition, so the hosts look the more likely winners and a 2-1 Gills win has a chance.

Cheltenham have seven points from their three home games in League Two and should be able to see off league rivals Exeter in this cup tie. The Grecians have four defeats in as many games away from home and have scored just one goal on the road.

Bradford’s games haven’t been particularly high-scoring in League One but they have enjoyed a 3-1 success in the EFL Cup. Newcastle’s U21s beat York 3-1 in their EFL Trophy opener and may contribute here so these teams can combine for at least four goals.

Salt Lake were beaten 3-0 at home by Vancouver last weekend, and they’ve suffered eight defeats across their 12 away matches this season. The visitors have lost six of their last seven, so Seattle can snap their run of five straight draws with a victory.

Denmark failed to win in all four of their Nations League trips in the previous campaign, while a defeat in Scotland last November was a hammer blow to their World Cup hopes, before their play-off defeat in the Czech Republic.

While Portugal’s major tournament appearances have been cagey, they tend to play with more freedom in the Nations League. They won and conceded in all four of their home matches on their way to the finals in 2025. Both teams have scored in each of Wales’ last five internationals, while they suffered 4-3 and 4-2 defeats to Belgium in qualifying last year.

Georgia have only kept one clean sheet across their three home fixtures this year, and they shipped 15 goals across their six World Cup qualifiers. NI have seen BTTS land in visits to Wales and France this year.

Albacete have lost five of their first six matches this season, and they head to a Girona side that have found their feet in the second tier. Girona have won three from four, including a 5-2 victory over Las Palmas and a 2-1 win against Cadiz.

Dordrecht have fallen away since making a solid start to the season, as they’ve suffered five straight defeats in the Dutch second tier. Almere City sit second in the table after winning five of their last six, and they’ve scored 12 times across their four away trips.

Both teams have scored in six of Wycombe’s seven games this season, and they meet one of League One’s highest-scoring sides this weekend. Reading have struck 14 goals in six matches, but they’ve also conceded seven times this term.

Bristol Rovers have scored eight goals in their three home wins in League Two, keeping two clean sheets, and they can ease to another victory.

The Czech Republic were unbeaten in their four home World Cup qualifiers, which included a 0-0 draw with Croatia. They drew 2-2 with the Republic of Ireland and Denmark in the play-offs, winning both on penalties. Home advantage could prove decisive once again for them, with their last home defeat coming in September 2022.

Eibar have won five straight games, leaving them second in Spain’s second tier. They were a fantastic home side last season too, winning 14 of 21 matches. Las Palmas have made a solid start, but their three victories have all come against teams in the relegation zone. They fell short in their first big test, which saw them lose 5-2 at Girona.

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.

Bottom side Aldosivi have seen both teams score in seven of their eight matches this season. Tucuman have won all three of their visits to the bottom five, but Aldosivi can get on the scoresheet in a defeat.

Aldosivi are bottom of the standings after losing six of their nine matches this season, and they host a Tucuman side that have won all three of their visits to the bottom five. Back the visitors to claim another narrow victory after winning 2-1 in their last trip, with half of Aldosivi’s defeats coming by that scoreline.

Barracas have failed to win in six, and they’ve failed to score in four of those matches. Ravadavia have beaten Aldosivi 4-3 and Racing Club 3-1 across their last three games, so back them to edge out the hosts with a 2-0 victory.

Aldosivi have seen BTTS land in seven of nine league games this term, including each of their last four starts. They host a Tucuman side that have scored and conceded in back-to-back matches, so back goals in this encounter.

Independiente Rivadavia have won two of their last three in high-scoring fashion, including a 4-3 victory over Aldosivi last time out. Barracas have failed to win their last six league games, and they’ve lost two of their last three at home.

Lanus have won back-to-back league games without conceding, and they’ve picked off weaker sides with three wins in four against teams below them. Estudiantes have suffered four defeats without scoring on their travels, so back a home win.

Aldosivi have seen BTTS land in seven of nine league games this term, including each of their last four starts. They host a Tucuman side that have scored and conceded in back-to-back matches, so back goals in this encounter.

Lanus have won back-to-back league games without conceding, and they’ve picked off weaker sides with three wins in four against teams below them. Estudiantes have suffered four defeats without scoring on their travels, so back a home win.

Independiente Rivadavia have won two of their last three in high-scoring fashion, including a 4-3 victory over Aldosivi last time out. Barracas have failed to win their last six league games, and they’ve lost two of their last three at home.