Reading have won three consecutive League One home games and have scored at least twice in all four home matches this season. Bradford have made a stronger start overall, winning five of seven, but Reading’s home record and consistent scoring output provide the main support for a home victory.

Crewe are unbeaten in all eight League Two games this season, with two wins and six draws. They have also lost just one of their last eight at home. Bristol Rovers have struggled away, losing three of their last four League Two road games, including their last two, supporting a home victory.

Harrogate have won five of their last seven matches, including a 4-1 victory over Eastleigh and a 3-1 win over Tamworth at home. They host Hornchurch, who have suffered three defeats by a three-goal margin on their travels this term.

Cheltenham are second in League Two with four wins, three draws and one defeat, while Accrington have won just once from eight games. The visitors have also lost only one of their last eight league matches, compared with Accrington winning just one of their last ten, supporting another Cheltenham victory.

Rochdale have conceded 11 goals from their eight League Two games, compared with Swindon’s 12, giving them the better defensive record between the sides. Swindon have struggled away, losing five of their last six League Two road games and failing to win any of their four away matches this season.

Stranraer have won five of their last six league games, and they enter this clash on a four-game winning streak. Edinburgh City have claimed each of their wins against the bottom four, while they’ve drawn 2-2 at fourth-placed Spartans and lost 3-2 at leaders Clyde.

England beat Czechia 2-0 last time out and have scored exactly twice in five of their last eight matches. Croatia have scored in 12 of their last 13 outings, though, so they should find the net in a defeat, having already lost 4-2 to England at the World Cup in June.

Sabadell have won all three of their home matches, but they conceded in victories over Cordoba and Real Oviedo last month. FC Andorra have lost five of their last six matches, but they have scored 12 times in seven matches from an xG of 12.9, so there’s little doubt about their ability going forward.

Gillingham have won their last two League Two home games and have scored at least twice in three of their last four matches. Newport have failed to win any of their last six league games, while they have also lost six of their last eight away matches, supporting another Gillingham home victory.

Boston United have scored in all five of their away games, with BTTS landing on four occasions. They’ve seen BTTS land in seven of their last eight league fixtures, while Yeovil have netted 13 goals across six home matches, with their only clean sheet in that run coming against bottom side Gateshead.

Huddersfield sit sixth in League One, one place above Burton, and have recorded three wins and one defeat from their seven matches. Burton have also won three games but suffered two defeats. The hosts have struggled defensively at home, failing to keep a clean sheet in nine of their last ten League One games.

Plymouth have won four of their last six League One matches and are on a run of two successive away victories. They are also fourth in the table, three points and seven places above Leyton Orient, who have lost four of their last six home league games, supporting an away victory.

Grimsby Town are in the playoff spots largely due to their home form, having picked up three wins from four in League Two this season. Grimsby have beaten Crawley and Bristol Rovers 2-0 in their previous two home matches, and they host a Shrewsbury side that has lost at Tranmere, Fleetwood and Rochdale without scoring.

Salford have won nine of their last 11 League Two home games and have lost just one of their last ten on home soil. They have also won three consecutive matches at the Peninsula Stadium, while Fleetwood have failed to win six of their last seven league games, supporting another Salford victory.

Both teams have scored in each of Boreham Wood’s five home matches this term, and they host an Altrincham side that has won four on the bounce. The visitors have scored in eight straight matches, including four away trips.

Boston United have scored in all five of their away games, with BTTS landing on four occasions. They’ve seen BTTS land in seven of their last eight league fixtures, while Yeovil have netted 13 goals across six home matches, with their only clean sheet in that run coming against bottom side Gateshead.

Croatia have scored in 12 of their last 13 games and both teams have found the net in 11 of these, while there have been goals at both ends in six of their last seven matches.

The visitors have conceded 15 times in seven matches this term, failing to keep a clean sheet so far. They’ve scored 12 times in seven matches from an xG of 12.9, so there’s little doubt about their ability going forward. Sabadell have won all three of their home matches, but they conceded in victories over Cordoba and Real Oviedo last month.

Ross County have scored 19 goals across their last five league games, and they host an Alloa Athletic side that has lost back-to-back matches. The hosts have averaged 4.67 goals across their three home matches so far, and they should produce another comprehensive victory.

RKC Waalwijk have seen at least four goals in each of their four home matches, while there have been 18 goals scored across FC Emmen’s three away games this term.

Spain have scored seven goals across their two Nations League games. La Roja have also been more open and they’ve shipped three goals in this international break, so Czechia may add to the overall total and these teams can combine for at least four goals.

Stranraer have won five of their last six league games, and they enter this clash on a four-game winning streak. Edinburgh City have claimed each of their wins against the bottom four, while they’ve drawn 2-2 at fourth-placed Spartans and lost 3-2 at leaders Clyde.

Hamilton have won six of their seven matches this term, including each of their four home games. Peterhead have lost four of their last five matches, while BTTS has landed in three of their last four.

Joe Casey: Huddersfield were unfortunate to lose 2-1 to Bromley last time out after creating nine big chances. That was their first loss of the campaign, however, and they look set to bounce back against Burton. Nigel Clough’s men have only won one of their last five games and have only been victorious in one of their last six home games in all competitions.

Ian Wilkerson: Exeter have failed to win any of their last six matches and the fact they have not found the net in their last four games is a big cause for concern. Rotherham’s only defeat in their last six outings was at Bristol Rovers, who sit third in the table, and Alex Bruce’s side are capable of building upon the 1-0 victory they claimed at Northampton in their last away game.

Tom Hill: Plymouth have picked up 13 points from eight outings, and they have only lost once away from home this season. However, Tom Cleverley’s side have yet to keep a clean sheet away from home and should concede, but they should have too much class for a Leyton Orient side that have lost five of their eight home games in all competitions.

Gareth Freeman: Jack Marriott leads the League One goalscoring charts with eight goals in just seven games and Reading’s in-form striker can add to his haul against the pacesetters on Saturday.

Alex Wrigley: Yamal scored twice and assisted another against Croatia, following on from his early strike at Wembley on Monday to make it 11 goals since the start of the season. He has found the net in seven of his last eight appearances for club and country, and he can score his 11th international goal in Oviedo.

Aaron Rogan: The visitors have conceded 15 times in seven matches this term, failing to keep a clean sheet so far. They’ve scored 12 times in seven matches from an xG of 12.9, so there’s little doubt about their ability going forward. Sabadell have won all three of their home matches, but they conceded in victories over Cordoba and Real Oviedo last month.

Harry Kane scored once again in Czechia last time out and has found the net in each of his last five games for club and country, while 18 of his England goals have been scored in his last 20 appearances.

Yamal scored twice and assisted another against Croatia, following on from his early strike at Wembley on Monday to make it 11 goals since the start of the season. He has found the net in seven of his last eight appearances for club and country, and he can score his 11th international goal in Oviedo.

Zeki Amdouni has impressed in attack for the hosts with three goals in two games. Amdouni also hit two goals in his final three games for Burnley prior to the international break.

Croatia have scored in 12 of their last 13 games and both teams have found the net in 11 of these, while there have been goals at both ends in six of their last seven matches.

Spain have scored seven goals across their two Nations League games. La Roja have also been more open and they’ve shipped three goals in this international break, so Czechia may add to the overall total and these teams can combine for at least four goals.

Switzerland have won both Nations League games without conceding and have four clean sheets in their last five. The Swiss kept clean sheets in both of their World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia last year and can win without conceding on Saturday.

North Macedonia are winless in their last ten and have lost both Nations League games to nil. Scotland have also struggled for goals, but they beat Haiti 1-0 in the World Cup and have won three of their last seven.

The visitors have conceded 15 times in seven matches this term, failing to keep a clean sheet so far. They’ve scored 12 times in seven matches from an xG of 12.9, so there’s little doubt about their ability going forward. Sabadell have won all three of their home matches, but they conceded in victories over Cordoba and Real Oviedo last month.

Switzerland have won their last two games 3-0 and they beat Slovenia by that scoreline on home soil last year, so 3-0 home win seems an obvious correct score pick.

Spain hit four against Croatia so they may be able to cover over 3.5 goals themselves and a 4-1 home win has a chance on Saturday. La Roja beat the Croats by that scoreline and Czechia have conceded at least twice in four of their last five games against weaker opposition.

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.