Ipswich have made a decent start to life back in the Premier League, and after wins over Sunderland and Crystal Palace, a victory against Fulham, who are poor travellers, looks within their scope.

Derby could be worth backing to upset the odds against Wrexham at Pride Park. The visitors are narrow favourites but have failed to win their last three Championship matches when fancied by the bookmakers. Despite sitting eight places below Wrexham, John Eustace’s side can take advantage of the visitors’ struggles to justify favouritism and secure a much-needed home victory.

Middlesbrough look well placed to edge this clash between two of the Championship’s early frontrunners. Kim Hellberg’s side have won five of their last six league games at the Riverside and are unbeaten in four home matches this season. Having lost just one of their last ten Championship games and scored at least twice in every home outing this term, Boro are difficult to oppose.

Burnley can claim their first Championship victory of the season against a struggling Watford side. The hosts have lost four of their last five league games and are without a clean sheet in 21 of their last 22. Burnley have also lost just one of their last eight Championship meetings with Watford, giving the visitors encouragement despite their difficult start.

Two of Wycombe’s four home League One games this season have produced over 3.5 goals, while the same bet has landed in four of Luton’s last six away matches. Wycombe have also scored in ten consecutive games, and both sides have struggled defensively this season.

Sheffield Wednesday have won all three of their League One away games this season. Huddersfield have struggled as favourites, failing to win three of their last four games in that role. The visitors have also scored at least twice in all three away matches, giving them a strong record on the road.

Rosenborg have won five straight home matches, and they’ve picked up five wins from their last six games in the Eliteserien. That form has pushed them into fifth place, and visitors Sandefjord have scored in defeats at each of the rest of the top six this season.

Getafe have failed to score in their three away defeats this season, and they’ve drawn a blank in their last four away meetings with Barcelona. The hosts have generated 4.08 xG per game in La Liga this term, and they can claim another high-scoring win.

Porto can win a game in which both teams find the net. Both teams have scored in five of the last six meetings between these two and Maritimo have been solid going forward this season, scoring in all but one of their seven league games.

PSG have won their last three matches across all competitions, but they’ve only kept one clean sheet in eight games this term. Both teams have scored in each of Le Mans’ five Ligue 1 matches, and they can get on the scoresheet in this trip.

Arsenal’s defence appeared watertight in the early stages of the season but cracks have started to appear. The Gunners have shipped five goals across their last two games and have conceded in three of their last four domestic games. Both teams have scored in four of Leeds’ last five games so goals at both ends stands out.

BTTS has landed in Birmingham’s last eight across all competitions, and the Baggies have scored in seven of eight matches this term. The hosts have also failed to keep a clean sheet against top-half opposition this season.

Both teams to score looks the standout bet when Sheffield United host Lincoln. Five of the Blades’ last six Championship matches have featured goals at both ends, while Lincoln have scored in all four of their away games this season. Sheffield United have also lost three of their last four league matches, suggesting the visitors can cause problems at Bramall Lane.

Hibs have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their away matches this season, and both teams have scored in six of their seven matches. Dundee United have conceded in each of their three home league games, including two 1-1 draws.

Genoa are still searching for their first win of the Serie A season and their wait may go on another week longer. The hosts have lost 4-1 to Como and 2-0 to Napoli at home so Fiorentina, who triumphed 4-2 at Venezia in their last away game, should sniff an opportunity.

Aston Villa may have ended their wait for a Premier League win before the international break, but that came against fellow strugglers Spurs and Saturday’s visitors sit in the top four. They are yet to lose this season and won both Premier League meetings with Villa last season.

Blackburn look well placed to take advantage of Cardiff’s defensive struggles at Ewood Park. The visitors are yet to keep a clean sheet in eight Championship games and remain winless on their travels this season. Blackburn have scored in seven of their last eight league matches, including a 3-1 victory over Millwall, and should have enough attacking quality to secure the points.

Bradford have won three of their last four League One matches and have been successful in nine of their last ten games as odds-on favourites. They are also second in the table with five wins from eight games, while Leyton Orient have lost four of their eight, supporting a home victory.

Rotherham are out of form, but they look like good value for a win when they host Gillingham at the New York Stadium on Saturday. Gillingham have been finding it hard to keep out their opponents lately, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last three League Two away games, while Rotherham are unbeaten in their four home league games this season.

St Mirren enjoyed a strong start to the season, but they have lost three on the spin and look set for more misery against Hearts, who tend to be rock-solid at home. The Buddies have failed to score in back-to-back games and could lose this one.

RB Leipzig hammered Eintracht Frankfurt 6-0 in this fixture last season and they beat Borussia Monchengladbach 3-0 and Hamburg 5-0 in their first two home fixtures this term. Leipzig have struggled on the road but should enjoy Saturday’s home fixture against a leaky Eintracht Frankfurt defence.

Monaco have made a dream start to the Ligue 1 season, with their total of 13 points from five games steering them to the summit, and they have defeated PSG, Marseille and Lens. That spells trouble for Toulouse, who have lost to nil at home to Lille and Lyon this term.

Atletico Madrid are leading the chase of Barcelona in La Liga and can make it four league wins on the spin at Alaves. The hosts made a strong start to the season but things have petered out during a three-game winless run that has featured defeats to Racing Santander and Valencia.

Estoril have lost five of their last six league games, including three defeats from three on their travels. Academico Viseu won three straight games before the break, and they can secure another three points.

Warren Ashurst: York have shown they are not just back in the league to make up the numbers and start the weekend sixth in League Two. Only Barnet have scored more goals than York (16), with 12 of those goals scored at home.They now face a Northampton side that has won just one of their seven league games and have collected just one point from three away fixtures.

Phil Agius: The Gas have conceded 12 goals in their last five games, while Barnet’s goalless EFL Trophy draw at Wimbledon on Tuesday was the first of their ten games this season in which both teams had not scored. Six of the Bees’ matches have had four or more goals, while Rovers’ last two games have been 3-1 and 4-1 defeats.

Joe Casey: The Seagulls are the top scorers in the division with 16 in five games and they also have the highest expected goals tally. The Black Cats, by contrast, have lost three of their five and netted just six. Take Brighton to win.

Gareth Freeman: Wigan have endured a miserable start to the League One season with five defeats in seven games. Boro have just one defeat in their last five league games and beat a strong Luton side 2-1 in their last home assignment. Wigan have just one point to show from three away games this season and their poor road form extends way back into the previous campaign as they’ve won just one of their last 15 trips across all competitions.

Alex Wrigley: Aston Villa may have ended their wait for a Premier League win before the international break, but that came against fellow strugglers Spurs and Saturday’s visitors sit in the top four. They are yet to lose this season and won both Premier League meetings with Villa last season.

Aaron Rogan: Real Madrid have won all four of their home matches this term across all competitions, and they host a Villarreal side that have seen BTTS land in seven of their last eight. The visitors’ poor away record from last season appears to have carried over, but Real have conceded in all but one of their games this term.

Brighton were inspired when beating Manchester United in the EFL Cup and champions Arsenal in the league before the international break and they can pick up from where they left off by winning at Sunderland on Saturday.

Joao Pedro is worth considering in the anytime goalscorer market. He missed international duty with Brazil due to a small injury, but he is expected to return on Saturday and has scored in three of his last four starts for the club.

Charalampos Kostoulas has scored in his last three appearances for the Seagulls and can maintain that run after having 14 shots in his four most recent games for the south-coast outfit.

Julio Enciso has had a bright start to his Ipswich career and has not been shy when having an effort on goal, so it is worth chancing that he could break his duck for the Tractor Boys.

Mbeumo has scored six times in nine league meetings with Tottenham, including home and away strikes for United last season.

Chelsea’s five Premier League games have produced a league-high 22 goals and over 2.5 goals has landed in each of them, while Bournemouth have seen three or more goals scored in four of their last five matches.

Blackpool’s last three League One away games have all produced over 2.5 goals, while six of their last seven matches have finished with plenty of goals. Cambridge United have also failed to keep a clean sheet in all eight league games this season, supporting another high-scoring contest.

Two of Wycombe’s four home League One games this season have produced over 3.5 goals, while the same bet has landed in four of Luton’s last six away matches. Wycombe have also scored in ten consecutive games, and both sides have struggled defensively this season.

Stockport have had four or more goals in four of their eight League One games this season, more than any other team. Barnsley also saw over 3.5 goals in ten of their 23 away matches last season. Both defences have shown vulnerability, with Stockport conceding in six of seven home games.

Inter’s last three Serie A games have all produced over 3.5 goals, while five of their last six league matches have contained at least four goals. No team has had more games over 3.5 goals this season, and Parma have lost their last four away matches, supporting another high-scoring contest.

Brighton were inspired when beating Manchester United in the EFL Cup and champions Arsenal in the league before the international break and they can pick up from where they left off by winning at Sunderland on Saturday.

Millwall look well placed to take advantage of Preston’s dreadful form. The hosts have lost seven of their last nine Championship games, including five of their last six at home, and are without a clean sheet in 23 league matches. Millwall have scored at least twice in five of their eight games this season and have lost just one of their last nine visits to Preston.

MK Dons have registered six league draws and one defeat, but they can end their winless status by getting the better of Reading at Stadium MK. Paul Warne’s side should be refreshed after a break from league action and they can ease past the Royals, who are yet to win on their travels.

The hosts are in fine fettle – York are unbeaten in their four League Two home games this season. The visitors are enduring a rough spell. Northampton have not won any of their three League Two away games this season. York can claim the win.

Arsenal’s defence appeared watertight in the early stages of the season but cracks have started to appear. The Gunners have shipped five goals across their last two games and have conceded in three of their last four domestic games. Both teams have scored in four of Leeds’ last five games so goals at both ends stands out.

Aston Villa may have ended their wait for a Premier League win before the international break, but that came against fellow strugglers Spurs and Saturday’s visitors sit in the top four. They are yet to lose this season and won both Premier League meetings with Villa last season.

Chelsea’s five Premier League games have produced a league-high 22 goals and over 2.5 goals has landed in each of them, while Bournemouth have seen three or more goals scored in four of their last five matches.

Brighton were inspired when beating Manchester United in the EFL Cup and champions Arsenal in the league before the international break and they can pick up from where they left off by winning at Sunderland on Saturday.

Ipswich have made a decent start to life back in the Premier League, and after wins over Sunderland and Crystal Palace, a victory against Fulham, who are poor travellers, looks within their scope.

Manchester United’s home advantage could be key, especially with Tottenham struggling in their away trips under Roberto De Zerbi. The visitors are winless through five matches, despite their heavy summer spending and high-pressing numbers. Only six sides have faced more shots than Spurs, while there are also only six teams to have taken fewer shots on target. United should be able to bounce back and add to Tottenham’s troubles.

Matches following the international break tend to be lower-scoring, and Tottenham have found the net in one of their five league games this term. The visitors are winless through five matches, despite their heavy summer spending and high-pressing numbers. Only six sides have faced more shots than Spurs, while there are also only six teams to have taken fewer shots on target.

Getafe have failed to score in their three away defeats this season, and they’ve drawn a blank in their last four away meetings with Barcelona. The hosts have generated 4.08 xG per game in La Liga this term, and they’re backed for a 4-0 win.

Porto can win a game in which both teams find the net. Both teams have scored in five of the last six meetings between these two and Maritimo have been solid going forward this season, scoring in all but one of their seven league games.

Real Madrid have won all four of their home matches this term across all competitions, and they host a Villarreal side that have seen BTTS land in seven of their last eight. The visitors’ poor away record from last season appears to have carried over, but Real have conceded in all but one of their games this term.

PSG have won their last three matches across all competitions, but they’ve only kept one clean sheet in eight games this term. Both teams have scored in each of Le Mans’ five Ligue 1 matches, and they can get on the scoresheet in this trip.

Frosinone are unbeaten in four league games, while Napoli have won once across their last five games in all competitions. Max Allegri has underwhelmed many of the home supporters, and Frosinone haven’t lost in their last two visits to Naples.

Real Madrid have won all four of their home matches this term across all competitions, and they host a Villarreal side that have seen BTTS land in seven of their last eight. The visitors’ poor away record from last season appears to have carried over, but Real have conceded in all but one of their games this term.

Monaco have made a dream start to the Ligue 1 season, with their total of 13 points from five games steering them to the summit, and they have defeated PSG, Marseille and Lens. That spells trouble for Toulouse, who have lost to nil at home to Lille and Lyon this term.

Estoril have lost five of their last six league games, including three defeats from three on their travels. Academico Viseu won three straight games before the break, and they can secure another three points.

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.

Lamine Yamal has been a sensation so far this season and made it four goals from three games for Spain against the Czech Republic. He has scored in eight of his last nine for club and country, netting 12 times in total in this period, and faces a Croatia side that were demolished by England last time out.

Borussia Dortmund are on a six-game winning streak which has seen them average 2.83 goals per game and they should fill their boots against a Werder Bremen side that were thrashed 4-1 at Freiburg earlier this season.

Lens are favourites for the points on Friday but they sit 15th in the Ligue 1 table with just four points from five games. They have lost three times, including to Lorient in their last home outing, while Lyon are challenging at the top of the table and head to Lens unbeaten in five.

Swansea are top of the Championship standings and look good value for a third successive win against Norwich. The Canaries are on a three-game losing streak and the Swans have won their last three home meetings with them.

Aston Villa may have ended their winless start to the Premier League season, but they have been torrid at times this season and face a Brentford side that took themselves into the top four with a 3-0 battering of Chelsea last time out. Back the Bees to emerge victorious at Villa Park.

Doncaster’s home fans are yet to celebrate a win this season and their first success of the season last time out came against the struggling Peterborough, while Burton have won two of their four league away games.

York City possess League Two’s best home record of the season, scoring 12 goals en route to four wins from four. They should be backed for another win against Northampton, who are 22nd in the standings and have lost three of their four competitive away games.

Monza’s Serie A games this season have averaged four goals per game and another high-scoring affair is expected in Rome, with Lazio having seen at least three goals in two of their last three Serie A fixtures.

Bologna have had a terrible start to the season and find themselves 18th after the opening five games. They are yet to taste victory and hosts Lecce beat Monza 3-2 in their last home fixture, while they are unbeaten in their last three home meetings with I Rossoblu.

Deportivo La Coruna have enjoyed a fantastic return to La Liga and head to San Sebastian having lost just one of their seven games. They have taken five points from three away games and their hosts on Sunday have only won one of their four competitive home fixtures.