Derry have only won three of their last nine home games in all competitions and look set to fall short once more against a CSKA Sofia side who beat them 3-2 in the first leg of this Europa League qualifier.

Bohemians have won their last four games without conceding and should be able to extend that impressive record against a St Josephs side who lacked match sharpness in their 2-0 defeat in the first leg.

Both teams have scored in seven of RFS’ last ten games in all competitions and the same could happen here but the hosts look too strong for a Glentoran side who tend to struggle in Europe, take RFS to win and both teams to score.

Hajduk were the deserved winners in the first leg as they claimed a 2-0 victory. They look capable of finishing this tie off with another victory in Slovakia. Zilina have scored in five of their final seven home games last season, and both teams scored in three of Hajduk’s final five away games so back the visitors to win and concede.

The first leg finished 1-1 and goals at both ends could be on the cards again. Both teams have scored in four of Runavik’s last five away games and they have conceded in all of those, while Hamrun are on a six-game scoring streak.

Both Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps have seen over three goals per game scored on average and the Whitecaps netted seven times in their three games before the break, with Chicago Fire matching that tally.

St Louis City started to hit their stride at home before the break, winning three of their final four games here. They should be able to see off a Sporting Kansas City side that have lost five of their seven away games, but SKC should strike themselves after netting in four of their last five. 

CF Montreal have ten points from six home games and lost just one of their last four games before the break, while Canadian rivals Toronto FC lost their three games before the break.

Portland Timbers have only kept one clean sheet in 14 MLS games this season and Seattle Sounders only have one shutout in their last nine attempts, while both teams have been regularly finding the net themselves.

RFS won the first leg 2-1 and can kill this tie off with a win, but Glentoran should be able to grab a consolation strike. RFS are unbeaten in nine at home but they have conceded in three of their last five at this venue, while the Irish visitors scored 12 goals in their final four away games last season.

The first leg of this tie proved to be a thriller as CSKA claimed a 3-2 win. Goals at both ends seems likely again as Derry have to go for it and the Irish side are on a seven-game scoring streak, and the Bulgarian visitors should get plenty of chances on the counter.

Hajduk won the first leg 2-0 but Zilina are a stronger side at home and can at least get on the scoresheet. The Slovakian side scored in five of their final seven home games last season, and both teams scored in three of Hajduk’s final five away games.

The first leg finished 1-1 and goals at both ends could be on the cards again. Both teams have scored in four of Runavik’s last five away games and they have conceded in all of those, while Hamrun are on a six-game scoring streak.

The first leg of this tie proved to be a thriller as CSKA claimed a 3-2 win. Goals at both ends seems likely again as Derry have to go for it and the Irish side are on a seven-game scoring streak, and the Bulgarian visitors should get plenty of chances on the counter.

Hajduk were the deserved winners in the first leg as they claimed a 2-0 victory. They look capable of finishing this tie off with another victory in Slovakia.

Ferenvaros won 2-1 in Serbia in the first leg and with home advantage they can see off Vojvodina with room to spare. Ferencvaros are unbeaten in nine at home and three of their last four home wins have come by more than one goal.

Skendija won the first leg 5-0 and look far too good for their opponents from Gibraltar. The Macedonian side can win convincingly again and cover a -2 handicap.

Sileks were the clear underdogs going into this tie but they won the first leg 1-0 and deservedly so. They can get the result they need and avoid defeat to secure a place in the next round.

Both Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps have seen over three goals per game scored on average and the Whitecaps netted seven times in their three games before the break, with Chicago Fire matching that tally.

Both teams could score more than once here but the Whitecaps have the firepower to nick the points. Chicago have conceded exactly three goals in two of their last three home games, back Vancouver to edge a five-goal thriller.

St Louis are capable of scoring heavily and SKC have shipped an alarming 22 goals in seven road games. A consolation goal for the visitors is predicted but St Louis can still run out comfortable winners and a 3-1 home win has a chance.

Albert Rusnak had four goals and two assists for the Sounders prior to the World Cup break. Rusnak will be on penalty duties and he looks a good contender for an anytime strike against Portland.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.