AIK won three of their last four matches 2-1, and they can build on that fine return against a GAIS side that face a key European encounter in midweek. The visitors have lost three times on their travels this term, scoring in each of those defeats. Both teams have scored in six of AIK’s seven matches, so back a high-scoring home win.

Ayr have won both of their games in their League Cup campaign so far, seeing off Stranraer and Falkirk on the road. They host League Two Edinburgh City, and they can emerge on top in a high-scoring encounter, having won the two previous League Cup ties between the sides.

Elgin lost their first two League Cup games 3-1, and they’re backed to fall to another defeat to a Kilmarnock side that were frustrated by Raith Rovers in their opener. The Premiership side finished last season by scoring at least three times in their final four games, and they can get a few goals here.

Second-bottom Kristiansund have lost five of their last six matches, and they look vulnerable against a Sarpsborg side that have won four of their last five matches, winning three matches on the bounce.

Defending champions St Mirren won their group opener 4-0 against Dumbarton. They visit a Cove Rangers side that won 3-2 against East Kilbride in their opening game, after losing 4-2 to St Johnstone in a preseason friendly.

Viking returned to action with a defeat, but they have a 100% home record this season. Visitors Sandefjord have suffered defeats in all four visits to the top eight, while they’ve lost three straight away trips, scoring in each.

Nashville have won six of their seven home games this season, and they’ve won six of their last eight MLS outings to record the best record in the league. Atlanta have lost nine of 14 matches, but five of their last six games have seen both teams score, as have Nashville’s last four at home.

LAFC signed off with a win over Seattle before the World Cup break and the Galaxy have a disappointing home record with just two wins in seven attempts. The visitors can claim the bragging rights by winning this LA derby.

AIK won three of their last four matches 2-1, and they can build on that fine return against a GAIS side that face a key European encounter in midweek. The visitors have lost three times on their travels this term, scoring in each of those defeats. Both teams have scored in six of AIK’s seven matches, so back a high-scoring home win.

Viking returned to action with a defeat, but they have a 100% home record this season. Visitors Sandefjord have suffered defeats in all four visits to the top eight, while they’ve lost three straight away trips, scoring in each.

Second-bottom Kristiansund have lost five of their last six matches, and they look vulnerable against a Sarpsborg side that have won four of their last five matches, winning three matches on the bounce.

Brage have won four of their first 14 games, and each of those wins have come against the bottom four. They’ve lost six of their other 10 matches, so back Oster to add to their four home wins this term.

Both teams have scored in each of Brann’s last seven Eliteserien matches, and the visitors have scored in all of their away trips to date. They head to a Molde side that drew 2-2 at Aalesund last weekend, and the hosts have scored in all but one of their home matches.

France should have a bit more motivation as this is Didier Deschamps’ final game in charge. Les Bleus have also had an extra day to rest ahead of Saturday’s contest and they can pick up a win against England, who have lost their previous two third-place play-offs.

Defending champions St Mirren won their group opener 4-0 against Dumbarton. They visit a Cove Rangers side that won 3-2 against East Kilbride in their opening game, after losing 4-2 to St Johnstone in a preseason friendly.

Dumbarton have conceded four goals in each of their defeats in this competition, after suffering a 5-0 defeat to Edinburgh City at the end of last term. East Kilbride have scored five goals in two games in this competition, suffering a 3-2 defeat at Cove Rangers in their last outing.

Elgin lost their first two League Cup games 3-1, and they’re backed to fall to another defeat to a Kilmarnock side that were frustrated by Raith Rovers in their opener. The Premiership side finished last season by scoring at least three times in their final four games, and they can get a few goals here.

The conditions should make this a slow game due to the heat and humidity in Miami. Both sides are likely to rest some big names and motivation will be a factor after both teams missed out on a place in the final. Fewer than four goals have been scored in each of France’s last four games and in three of England’s four since the knockout stages began.

SJK have failed to score only once at home this term, despite sitting third from bottom. The hosts have struggled for clean sheets, and they host leaders KuPS, who have seen both teams score in five of their last six league matches.

The two top sides in Group E clash, with Partick winning 10-0 on aggregate across their first two group matches. Livingston should build on their 2-0 win over Brechin, but the impressive form of both sides suggests they can each get on the scoresheet.

Both teams have scored in each of Brann’s last seven Eliteserien matches, and the visitors have scored in all of their away trips to date. They head to a Molde side that drew 2-2 at Aalesund last weekend, and the hosts have scored in all but one of their home matches.

Sandefjord have scored in five straight away matches, and they can trouble title-contenders Viking. The hosts were beaten last weekend, and they shipped three goals in their last home match, although they’ve netted 21 goals in five home matches to date.

Arbroath won their group opener before suffering a narrow friendly defeat to Premiership side Hearts. Dundee United have won and lost 1-0 across their first two League Cup outings, and they’re backed to claim another slender win against Championship opposition.

France should have a bit more motivation as this is Didier Deschamps’ final game in charge. Les Bleus have also had an extra day to rest ahead of Saturday’s contest and they can pick up a win against England, who have lost their previous two third-place play-offs. Take a chance on a 2-0 France win as they had kept three clean sheets in a row before coming up against Spain, and England have conceded exactly twice in two of their last three games.

The Golden Boot is still a target for Kylian Mbappe and he can boost his chances of beating Lionel Messi to the award by scoring against England. Mbappe has eight goals at this World Cup so far, and has 20 strikes in 21 games across his career.

France should have a bit more motivation as this is Didier Deschamps’ final game in charge. Les Bleus have also had an extra day to rest ahead of Saturday’s contest and they can pick up a win against England, who have lost their previous two third-place play-offs.

Erling Haaland had 16 goals in eight games over qualifying and enjoyed another excellent season domestically with 38 goals across all competitions. Haaland’s Norway face France, Senegal and Iraq in the group stage and he could reach four goals in those three games alone.

Lamine Yamal is the most exciting attacking talent in a strong Spain side and he has a habit of scoring eye-catching goals, those attributes can be key in deciding where the player of the tournament award ends up.

Spain are the current favourites and seem set for a deep run at the World Cup. La Roja also have a kind draw with Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia joining them in Group H. Lamine Yamal scored 16 goals in La Liga for Barcelona in 28 games and is among the contenders to top the World Cup 2026 scoring charts.

Kylian Mbappe finished last season as the top scorer in La Liga with 25 goals and he scored five goals in four games during qualifying. France are among the tournament favourites and are likely to reach the latter stages and they will face Iraq, Senegal and Norway in the group stages, so Mbappe may be able to score a few goals in the earlier rounds.

Since winning Euro 2024, Spain have extended their unbeaten record to 28 matches, reaching the final of the Nations League and breezing through their World Cup qualifying campaign. European sides have historically struggled in tournaments held in other continents, but that trend appears to be turning. Spain won in South Africa in 2010, followed by Germany’s success in Brazil four years later. France were a shootout away from repeating the trick four years ago. There hasn’t been a World Cup final without a European side since 1950, and the European champions can extend that streak this summer.

The second-bottom hosts have a solid home record, with their three home defeats each coming against the top seven. They beat third-placed Fluminense in their last home match, while they’ve yet to lose at home to a bottom-half team. Visitors Gremio are winless in nine trips, losing five.

Fluminense went into the World Cup break having won one of their last five matches, and they’ve failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 straight matches. Seven of their nine home games have seen both teams score, while Bragantino have conceded in 12 of 18 assignments this term.

The second-bottom hosts have a solid home record, with their three home defeats each coming against the top seven. They beat third-placed Fluminense in their last home match, while they’ve yet to lose at home to a bottom-half team. Visitors Gremio are winless in nine trips, losing five.

Fluminense went into the World Cup break having won one of their last five matches, and they’ve failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 straight matches. Seven of their nine home games have seen both teams score, while Bragantino have conceded in 12 of 18 assignments this term.

Nashville have won six of their seven home games this season, and they’ve won six of their last eight MLS outings to record the best record in the league. Atlanta have lost nine of 14 matches, but five of their last six games have seen both teams score, as have Nashville’s last four at home.

LAFC signed off with a win over Seattle before the World Cup break and the Galaxy have a disappointing home record with just two wins in seven attempts. The visitors can claim the bragging rights by winning this LA derby.

Each of Juarez’s last 12 matches have seen both teams score, while these two sides drew 1-1 in April and 4-4 in October. Four of their last five matches have seen both teams score, while BTTS has been a winner in four of Puebla’s last six.