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.

Fener came through three rounds of qualifying in this season’s Champions League, and they should prove too strong for a Slavia Prague side that is winless in 17 European games.

Liverpool have won six of their last eight across all competitions, including four wins from their previous five. Villarreal have suffered eight defeats in their last 10 Champions League matches, and they’ve been beaten in four of five clashes with sides above them in La Liga this season.

The hosts have been handed a rough run of games at home, hosting Barcelona, Real Betis and Sevilla. Despite that, they’ve scored 10 times across those games, netting at least twice in each of them.

Real Madrid followed up their thrilling 4-3 victory over Roma with a 4-1 win against Sevilla on Sunday night. Jose Mourinho’s side have managed only two clean sheets in 11 games this term, and they host an RB Leipzig side that lost 6-1 at Bayern Munich at the weekend.

Brighton have won eight games this season, and only one of those victories has come by a single goal. The Seagulls picked up their sixth straight win on Sunday, and they’ve scored 22 times across those victories while conceding only twice.

Forest are still searching for their first goal at home in the Premier League this season, but they’ve fared better on the road. Ipswich have made a bright start, but they’ve lost four of their previous six Premier League games, and they could be caught out by Forest.

Augsburg have scored 16 times across their first six Bundesliga matches this term, and they should be able to dispatch a Union Berlin side that has lost both of their away games without scoring so far.

Celtic put their issues this season behind them with a 7-1 drubbing of Hearts. They’ve won all but one of their league games this term. Meanwhile, Hibs are bottom of the table after suffering their fifth defeat in six league games on Saturday. The 2-1 defeat to Falkirk was their fourth loss in five at home this season.

Feyenoord have won five games on the spin following a heavy loss to Barcelona, and they sit top of the Eredivisie standings. Feyenoord have won all five of their away league games, and they remain unbeaten after nine matches in the Eredivisie, while PSV have lost two of their last three league games.

Sporting have won three of their four home league games this term, despite shipping five goals across that run. The visitors have won four straight league games, and they’ve scored in all of their away trips this term. However, they have lost clashes with leaders FC Porto and fourth-placed Santa Clara this term, so back Sporting to win and concede.

Hearts were hammered 7-1 by Celtic at the weekend and the Jambos only know one way of playing. There have been 69 goals score in Hearts’ 18 matches this term, while Trabzonspor have found the net 16 times in their last five games. Take over 3.5 in this spot.

Juve are predicted to win without conceding and a routine 2-0 home win is the pick. The Italian giants have only scored more than twice in one game this season across all competitions so Rennes can keep things fairly respectable.

Celta Vigo have conceded only five goals in their last eight matches and the Sky Blues have the structure and control to keep things tight at Celtic Park. Take a 1-0 success for the Spanish side.

There have been at least three goals scored in six consecutive Lech games and they have shipped seven themselves across their two league phase games. Sunderland haven’t managed a clean sheet on their travels since March so both sides may be able to contribute and they can combine for at least three goals.

Hearts were hammered 7-1 by Celtic at the weekend and the Jambos only know one way of playing. There have been 69 goals score in Hearts’ 18 matches this term, while Trabzonspor have found the net 16 times in their last five games. Take over 3.5 in this spot.

Over 3.5 goals has landed in all four of the league phase games and that pattern could continue here, but Besiktas are the form team and with home advantage they can come out on top. Palace have scored six goals across their two European games and Besiktas have hit seven in their two, take a chance on a 3-2 win for the home side.

Ararat-Armenia have lost both Europa League League Phase games but have found the net in each of those defeats. They have not failed to score since mid-August and AZ Alkmaar have conceded in seven of their last eight.

Both teams have scored in each of Ferencvaros’ last five matches, which includes two wins in the Europa League. They face second-tier Torreense, who lost 2-1 to Sunderland in the last round and have seen both teams score in both League Phase outings.

Ararat-Armenia have lost both Europa League League Phase games but have found the net in each of those defeats. They have not failed to score since mid-August and AZ Alkmaar have conceded in seven of their last eight.

Both teams have scored in each of Ferencvaros’ last five matches, which includes two wins in the Europa League. They face second-tier Torreense, who lost 2-1 to Sunderland in the last round and have seen both teams score in both League Phase outings.

Both teams have scored in each of Ajax’s last seven games and another thriller is in the offing against Atalanta, who have seen goals at both ends in five of their last six outings.

Juventus should be able to overcome Rennes and when they do win at home they usually manage to keep their opponents quiet. Juve have three home wins this season and all of those successes have been accompanied by clean sheets, while Rennes have lost back-to-back away games and have failed to score in two of their last three trips.

There have been at least three goals scored in six consecutive Lech games and they have shipped seven themselves across their two league phase games. Sunderland haven’t managed a clean sheet on their travels since March so both sides may be able to contribute and they can combine for at least three goals.

Ararat-Armenia have lost both Europa League League Phase games but have found the net in each of those defeats. They have not failed to score since mid-August and AZ Alkmaar have conceded in seven of their last eight.

Both teams have scored in each of Ferencvaros’ last five matches, which includes two wins in the Europa League. They face second-tier Torreense, who lost 2-1 to Sunderland in the last round and have seen both teams score in both League Phase outings.

Ararat-Armenia have lost both Europa League League Phase games but have found the net in each of those defeats. They have not failed to score since mid-August and AZ Alkmaar have conceded in seven of their last eight.

Bournemouth have won back-to-back games and have an opportunity to claim an historic win on Thursday. The visit of AC Milan is the standout tie in their league phase assignments in their first ever European campaign, so they should be motivated for Thursday’s game. Milan have underwhelmed on their travels this season and look set for a defeat on the south coast.

Besiktas have impressed in the Europa League with wins over Marseille and at Hoffenheim. The Turkish giants are in form and look well placed to take down Crystal Palace, who have lost back-to-back games ahead of their trip to Istanbul.

Celtic recorded an eye-catching 7-1 win over Hearts last weekend, but the Hoops have won only two of their last six matches and there 3-1 home Europa League loss to Ferencvaros was not as head turning. Take Celta on the draw not bet market.

Ararat-Armenia have lost both Europa League League Phase games but have found the net in each of those defeats. They have not failed to score since mid-August and AZ Alkmaar have conceded in seven of their last eight.

Both teams have scored in each of Ferencvaros’ last five matches, which includes two wins in the Europa League. They face second-tier Torreense, who lost 2-1 to Sunderland in the last round and have seen both teams score in both League Phase outings.

Both sides may make a few changes and Atalanta have a bit more strength in depth within their squad. This competition doesn’t appear to be a major priority for Ajax at this stage and they could come unstuck against a strong Atalanta team, who beat Pafos in their Conference League opener and performed well in defeat at AC Milan over the weekend.

Juventus should be able to overcome Rennes and when they do win at home they usually manage to keep their opponents quiet. Juve have three home wins this season and all of those successes have been accompanied by clean sheets, while Rennes have lost back-to-back away games and have failed to score in two of their last three trips.

Celtic recorded an eye-catching 7-1 win over Hearts last weekend, but the Hoops have won only two of their last six matches and there 3-1 home Europa League loss to Ferencvaros was not as head turning. Take Celta on the draw not bet market.

Besiktas fullback Michael Murillo has scored in both league phase games so far and stands out as a an outside contender for an anytime effort against the Eagles.

Gianluca Scamacca has two goals in three appearances in this competition, including qualifiers, and was on target for Italy in the last international break. The Atalanta forward can add to his haul on Thursday.

Evanilson has hit form for Bournemouth as he has scored in three consecutive games. The Brazilian looks a strong contender for an anytime effort against Milan on Thursday.

Both sides may make a few changes and Atalanta have a bit more strength in depth within their squad. This competition doesn’t appear to be a major priority for Ajax at this stage and they could come unstuck against a strong Atalanta team, who beat Pafos in their Conference League opener and performed well in defeat at AC Milan over the weekend.

Both sides may make a few changes and Atalanta have a bit more strength in depth within their squad. This competition doesn’t appear to be a major priority for Ajax at this stage and they could come unstuck against a strong Atalanta team, who beat Pafos in their Conference League opener and performed well in defeat at AC Milan over the weekend.

Celtic recorded an eye-catching 7-1 win over Hearts last weekend, but the Hoops have won only two of their last six matches and there 3-1 home Europa League loss to Ferencvaros was not as head turning. Take Celta on the draw not bet market.

Besiktas have impressed in the Europa League with wins over Marseille and at Hoffenheim. The Turkish giants are in form and look well placed to take down Crystal Palace, who have lost back-to-back games ahead of their trip to Istanbul.

Bournemouth have won back-to-back games and have an opportunity to claim an historic win on Thursday. The visit of AC Milan is the standout tie in their league phase assignments in their first ever European campaign, so they should be motivated for Thursday’s game. Milan have underwhelmed on their travels this season and look set for a defeat on the south coast.