Germany look to have made the better managerial appointment of the two sides, with Dutch boss Xavi unproven at club level. Jurgen Klopp has picked a massive squad, and his side should be able to adapt to his approach pretty quickly. Germany have lost only two of the previous 12 meetings between the pair, and they can claim a win.

Norway were one of the surprise packages of the World Cup and have won four of their last six games. Both teams have scored in their last eight games, and Denmark have scored in nine of their last ten games but have failed to win their last three on the road.

Wales are on a seven-game scoring streak across all games and they’ve scored in their last 10 competitive outings. The Dragons can strike in Lisbon but Portugal have a wealth of attacking talent and should be able to open their title defence with a win.

Greece are on course to make big strides in international football in the coming years, and their young talent could lay down a marker this week. The visitors performed well in the last Nations League campaign, winning all four of their away trips.

Austria have won six of their last seven home matches, including all three they’ve played in 2026. However, defensive issues plagued them through the World Cup, failing to keep a clean sheet. The hosts have conceded in seven of their last 10 matches, and they could ship a consolation goal once more.

Malta beat Azerbaijan away from home in June and have won two of their last three meetings with Andorra. The hosts did manage a win at home to Liechtenstein in their last home fixture, but before that had lost five on the spin.

Independiente Medellin have won three of their last four home games and, while they have only kept one clean sheet, they face a Jaguares de Cordoba side that have been awful going forward. They haven’t won away from home since November 2025 and have lost three of their last four trips, failing to score in each of these defeats.

Salt Lake were beaten 3-0 at home by Vancouver last weekend, and they’ve suffered eight defeats across their 12 away matches this season. The visitors have lost six of their last seven, so Seattle can snap their run of five straight draws with a victory.

Denmark failed to win in all four of their Nations League trips in the previous campaign, while a defeat in Scotland last November was a hammer blow to their World Cup hopes, before their play-off defeat in the Czech Republic.

While Portugal’s major tournament appearances have been cagey, they tend to play with more freedom in the Nations League. They won and conceded in all four of their home matches on their way to the finals in 2025. Both teams have scored in each of Wales’ last five internationals, while they suffered 4-3 and 4-2 defeats to Belgium in qualifying last year.

Georgia have only kept one clean sheet across their three home fixtures this year, and they shipped 15 goals across their six World Cup qualifiers. NI have seen BTTS land in visits to Wales and France this year.

Albacete have lost five of their first six matches this season, and they head to a Girona side that have found their feet in the second tier. Girona have won three from four, including a 5-2 victory over Las Palmas and a 2-1 win against Cadiz.

Dordrecht have fallen away since making a solid start to the season, as they’ve suffered five straight defeats in the Dutch second tier. Almere City sit second in the table after winning five of their last six, and they’ve scored 12 times across their four away trips.

Both teams have scored in six of Wycombe’s seven games this season, and they meet one of League One’s highest-scoring sides this weekend. Reading have struck 14 goals in six matches, but they’ve also conceded seven times this term.

Bristol Rovers have scored eight goals in their three home wins in League Two, keeping two clean sheets, and they can ease to another victory.

The Czech Republic were unbeaten in their four home World Cup qualifiers, which included a 0-0 draw with Croatia. They drew 2-2 with the Republic of Ireland and Denmark in the play-offs, winning both on penalties. Home advantage could prove decisive once again for them, with their last home defeat coming in September 2022.

Eibar have won five straight games, leaving them second in Spain’s second tier. They were a fantastic home side last season too, winning 14 of 21 matches. Las Palmas have made a solid start, but their three victories have all come against teams in the relegation zone. They fell short in their first big test, which saw them lose 5-2 at Girona.

Norway were one of the surprise packages of the World Cup and have won four of their last six games. Both teams have scored in their last eight games, and Denmark have scored in nine of their last ten games but have failed to win their last three on the road.

Austria have won six of their last seven home matches, including all three they’ve played in 2026. However, defensive issues plagued them through the World Cup, failing to keep a clean sheet. The hosts have conceded in seven of their last 10 matches, and they could ship a consolation goal once more.

Germany look to have made the better managerial appointment of the two sides, with Dutch boss Xavi unproven at club level. Jurgen Klopp has picked a massive squad, and his side should be able to adapt to his approach pretty quickly. Germany have lost only two of the previous 12 meetings between the pair, and they can claim a win.

Malta beat Azerbaijan away from home in June and have won two of their last three meetings with Andorra. The hosts did manage a win at home to Liechtenstein in their last home fixture, but before that had lost five on the spin.

Norway were one of the surprise packages of the World Cup and have won four of their last six games. Both teams have scored in their last eight games, and Denmark have scored in nine of their last ten games but have failed to win their last three on the road.

Austria have won six of their last seven home matches, including all three they’ve played in 2026. However, defensive issues plagued them through the World Cup, failing to keep a clean sheet. The hosts have conceded in seven of their last 10 matches, and they could ship a consolation goal once more.

Erling Haaland has 62 goals in 55 appearances for Norway and was a sensation in the World Cup. He has scored 24 of his goals in 16 games since the start of 2025 and has started the domestic season well, scoring seven goals in his last five games.

Michael Gregoritsch is the top scorer in Austria’s squad with 24 international goals. He has scored three goals in four Bundesliga appearances this season and faces an Israel side that have conceded 11 goals in their last five away fixtures.

Germany look to have made the better managerial appointment of the two sides, with Dutch boss Xavi unproven at club level. Jurgen Klopp has picked a massive squad, and his side should be able to adapt to his approach pretty quickly. Germany have lost only two of the previous 12 meetings between the pair, and they can claim a win.

Norway were one of the surprise packages of the World Cup and have won four of their last six games. Both teams have scored in their last eight games, and Denmark have scored in nine of their last ten games but have failed to win their last three on the road.

Austria have won six of their last seven home matches, including all three they’ve played in 2026. However, defensive issues plagued them through the World Cup, failing to keep a clean sheet. The hosts have conceded in seven of their last 10 matches, and they could ship a consolation goal once more.

Wales are on a seven-game scoring streak across all games and they’ve scored in their last 10 competitive outings. The Dragons can strike in Lisbon but Portugal have a wealth of attacking talent and should be able to open their title defence with a win.

Germany look to have made the better managerial appointment of the two sides, with Dutch boss Xavi unproven at club level. Jurgen Klopp has picked a massive squad, and his side should be able to adapt to his approach pretty quickly. Germany have lost only two of the previous 12 meetings between the pair, and they can claim a win.

Greece are on course to make big strides in international football in the coming years, and their young talent could lay down a marker this week. The visitors performed well in the last Nations League campaign, winning all four of their away trips.

While both sides have proven tough to beat recently, the goals do tend to dry up against more stubborn defences. Under 2.5 goals has landed in six of the Republic of Ireland’s last nine games and Kosovo have been limited to one or fewer goals in five of their last eight.

Liechtenstein have lost 15 of their last 16 matches, with their only win in that run coming against Tanzania. They scored only once in their 2025 fixtures, and they were winless against San Marino and Gibraltar in the last Nations League campaign. Lithuania were relegated from the third tier of the Nations League last time out, but they claimed 1-0 wins home and away to Gibraltar in this competition in 2024.

Three of the Republic of Ireland’s last five games have ended all square, including a 1-1 draw with Canada last time out, while Kosovo have played out two draws in their last eight.

Norway have won by a 2-1 scoreline in two of their last three games and have only conceded more than one goal in two of their last nine, while Denmark have failed to win their last three on the road.

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.

Both teams have scored in four of Gillingham’s last six games and they have scored in all of those. There have been goals at both ends in each of Cambridge’s last five.

Sheffield Wednesday have other priorities but they will be keen to get their attack firing after two 0-0 draws, the Owls also have the weekend off so can name a strong starting XI. Wednesday should be able to grind out a win over League Two’s Salford.

Cheltenham have seven points from their three home games in League Two and should be able to see off league rivals Exeter in this cup tie. The Grecians have four defeats in as many games away from home and have scored just one goal on the road.

Stevenage reached the knockout stages of this competition last season and have the luxury of a weekend off. Boro should name a strong side and they can see off Walsall, who will be prioritising their weekend League Two date with Tranmere.

Both teams have scored in four of Gillingham’s last six games and they have scored in all of those. There have been goals at both ends in each of Cambridge’s last five. Gillingham have home advantage and Cambridge are not expected to prioritise this competition, so back the hosts to win and concede.

Sheffield Wednesday have other priorities but they will be keen to get their attack firing after two 0-0 draws, the Owls also have the weekend off so can name a strong starting XI. Wednesday should be able to grind out a win over Salford but the Ammies have scored seven goals across their last four games and can register a consolation effort.

Cheltenham have seven points from their three home games in League Two and should be able to see off league rivals Exeter in this cup tie. The Grecians have four defeats in as many games away from home and have scored just one goal on the road.

Peterborough have conceded in four of their five home games. Colchester are yet to keep a clean sheet on their travels but have scored in two of their three trips so goals at both ends looks likely.

Bradford’s games haven’t been particularly high-scoring in League One but they have enjoyed a 3-1 success in the EFL Cup. Newcastle’s U21s beat York 3-1 in their EFL Trophy opener and may contribute here so these teams can combine for at least four goals.

Both teams have scored in four of Gillingham’s last six games and they have scored in all of those. There have been goals at both ends in each of Cambridge’s last five. Gillingham have home advantage and Cambridge are not expected to prioritise this competition, so back the hosts to win and concede.

Sheffield Wednesday have other priorities but they will be keen to get their attack firing after two 0-0 draws, the Owls also have the weekend off so can name a strong starting XI. Wednesday should be able to grind out a win over Salford but the Ammies have scored seven goals across their last four games and can register a consolation effort.

Both teams have scored in four of Gillingham’s last six games and they have scored in all of those. There have been goals at both ends in each of Cambridge’s last five.

Peterborough have conceded in four of their five home games. Colchester are yet to keep a clean sheet on their travels but have scored in two of their three trips so goals at both ends looks likely.

Cheltenham have seven points from their three home games in League Two and should be able to see off league rivals Exeter in this cup tie. The Grecians have four defeats in as many games away from home. The Robins are yet to keep a clean sheet in any competition but could still beat these poor travellers fairly comfortably so a 3-1 home win is the pick.

Both teams have scored in four of Gillingham’s last six games and they have scored in all of those. There have been goals at both ends in each of Cambridge’s last five. Gillingham have home advantage and Cambridge are not expected to prioritise this competition, so the hosts look the more likely winners and a 2-1 Gills win has a chance.

Cheltenham have seven points from their three home games in League Two and should be able to see off league rivals Exeter in this cup tie. The Grecians have four defeats in as many games away from home and have scored just one goal on the road.

Bradford’s games haven’t been particularly high-scoring in League One but they have enjoyed a 3-1 success in the EFL Cup. Newcastle’s U21s beat York 3-1 in their EFL Trophy opener and may contribute here so these teams can combine for at least four goals.