Slovan Bratislava are unbeaten in their nine games this season, winning seven of those, and they dominated the first leg between them and Celje. Take them to secure a spot in the league phase of this year’s Champions League with a win. Both teams have scored in four of Celje’s five Champions League qualifiers this season – including the first leg of this tie.

Sociedad have conceded at least twice in each of their last four meetings with Real Madrid and have shipped 12 in total across that period. The hosts may win a little more convincingly than they did at Espanyol at the weekend and Los Blancos can reach at least three goals.

Dinamo Zagreb hit 23 shots on goal in their thrilling 2-2 first-leg tie with Viking and it’s difficult to see how the goals won’t flow again when the teams clash in Norway. Viking have scored 25 goals in seven home games this term and Dinamo Zagreb have hit the net 16 times in their last five contests, these teams can combine for at least four goals.  

Everton opened the new season with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace and can follow that up by beating Preston with room to spare in the EFL Cup. North End have suffered back-to-back defeats in the Championship and needed penalties against Huddersfield of League One in the first round of this competition. The visitors can cover a -1 handicap even if they do rotate at Deepdale.

Fener don’t have to chase the game at 1-1, but Lyon are likely to be tough to beat on their own patch and if the French side do take the lead it could be all-out attack for Ismail Kartal’s men. Over 2.5 goals has landed in two of Lyon’s four games this season and in two of Fener’s last three. Both sides have quality in attack but look suspect at the back so they can combine for at least three goals.

Monterrey are the designated home team but this game is taking place in Chicago and that gives the in-form Fire a big advantage. Chicago are on a seven-game unbeaten run (W6, D1) and they won all of their league stage games in this competition, the MLS side should come through this quarter-final inside 90 minutes.

Monterrey are the designated home team but this game is taking place in Chicago and that gives the in-form Fire a big advantage. Chicago are on a seven-game unbeaten run (W6, D1) and they won all of their league stage games in this competition, the MLS side should come through this quarter-final inside 90 minutes.

Backing goals at both ends looks the best angle for this Leagues Cup quarter-final at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Leon scored six goals and conceded three in their three league stage games, while Real Salt Lake have seen both teams scored in nine of their last 11 games across all comps and they are on a 15-game scoring streak.

Both teams have scored in all three of Burnley’s games so far this season, including a tie against League One side Notts County in the previous round of this competition. Bradford have scored in all their games, hitting five goals in total across three games, and are yet to concede – but the Clarets are a level above the sides they have faced so far and should be able to find a way through.

Everton opened the new season with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace and can follow that up by beating Preston with room to spare in the EFL Cup. North End have suffered back-to-back defeats in the Championship and needed penalties against Huddersfield of League One in the first round of this competition. The visitors can cover a -1 handicap even if they do rotate at Deepdale.

Tottenham may find a way to win against lesser-ranked opposition but they have a lot to improve on judged on Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at Brentford and this won’t be an easy task against a confident Charlton side that have started the season with three straight wins. The Addicks can keep this on the right side of respectable and cover a +2 handicap. 

Newcastle should have a class edge on West Brom but there is plenty of concern defensively which suggests that the Baggies can play their part in an entertaining EFL Cup encounter. Both teams have scored in Newcastle’s last 11 competitive home games.

Both teams have scored in all three of Burnley’s games so far this season, including a tie against League One side Notts County in the previous round of this competition. Bradford have scored in all their games, hitting five goals in total across three games, and are yet to concede – but the Clarets are a level above the sides they have faced so far and should be able to find a way through.

Both Slovan and Celje have scored in all nine of their respective games this season across all competitions. Celje have just one clean sheet in their summer UEFA Champions League games so goals at both ends looks likely.

Both teams have scored in Charlton’s last ten competitive outings. Tottenham will be expected to make changes, especially with a visit from Newcastle on the horizon on Saturday, and that could lead to a fairly open game with goals at both ends.

Viking have scored 42 goals in their 18 all-competition matches this season and they’ve hit 25 goals in seven home games this term. Dinamo Zagreb have hit the net 16 times in their last five contests, so both of these in-form attacks should be able to find a way through.

Newcastle should have a class edge on West Brom but there is plenty of concern defensively which suggests that the Baggies can play their part in an entertaining EFL Cup encounter. Both teams have scored in Newcastle’s last 11 competitive home games.

Real Madrid overcame Espanyol 2-1 away from home at the weekend and could have won more convincingly. With home advantage, they should be too strong for Real Sociedad but the visitors can strike in defeat. Sociedad scored in both meetings with Madrid last season, losing both, and showed enough quality in attack at Real Betis over the weekend to suggest they can cause Real a few issues despite drawing a blank in that defeat.

Slovan Bratislava are unbeaten in their nine games this season, winning seven of those, and they dominated the first leg between them and Celje. Take them to secure a spot in the league phase of this year’s Champions League with a win. Both teams have scored in four of Celje’s five Champions League qualifiers this season – including the first leg of this tie. 

Dinamo Zagreb hit 23 shots on goal in their thrilling 2-2 first-leg tie with Viking and it’s difficult to see how the goals won’t flow again when the teams clash in Norway.

Four of Levski Sofia’s last five games have gone under 2.5 goals and this should be another cagey affair between two teams who will be desperate to return to the Champions League proper after a long absence.

Fener don’t have to chase the game at 1-1, but Lyon are likely to be tough to beat on their own patch and if the French side do take the lead it could be all-out attack for Ismail Kartal’s men. Over 2.5 goals has landed in two of Lyon’s four games this season and in two of Fener’s last three. Both sides have quality in attack but look suspect at the back so they can combine for at least three goals. 

Beto was Everton’s top scorer last season with 10 goals across all competitions but he had to settle for a place on the bench against Palace at the weekend. He is a candidate to come into the starting side and if he is involved from the off he is a contender for an anytime goal.

Kylian Mbappe wasn’t among the Real Madrid scorers at the weekend but it wasn’t for lack of effort. The Frenchman had 10 shots at Espanyol and he should be able to get off the mark for the season against Sociedad on Wednesday.

Everton opened the new season with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace and can follow that up by beating Preston with room to spare in the EFL Cup. North End have suffered back-to-back defeats in the Championship and needed penalties against Huddersfield of League One in the first round of this competition. Preston are yet to draw a blank this season and can at least get on the scoresheet. Everton have enough quality to win fairly comfortably even if they do concede so a 3-1 away win has a chance.

Sociedad have conceded at least twice in each of their last four meetings with Real Madrid and have shipped 12 in total across that period. The hosts may win a little more convincingly than they did at Espanyol at the weekend and a 3-1 Madrid win has a chance.

Everton opened the new season with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace and can follow that up by beating Preston with room to spare in the EFL Cup. North End have suffered back-to-back defeats in the Championship and needed penalties against Huddersfield of League One in the first round of this competition. The visitors can cover a -1 handicap even if they do rotate at Deepdale.

Boro have made it past the second round of the Carabao Cup only once in the last seven seasons. They were beaten 4-0 by Doncaster in the first round of this competition last year, and Donny can upset them once again.

Celtic put LASK to the sword with a 3-0 victory last week, but the Austrian side generated more xG in both halves of that game. Both teams have scored in seven of LASK’s last nine home European games.

Bradford have won two from two in League One this term, while they saw off Rochdale in the opening round of the Carabao Cup. The Clarets fell 2-0 down to West Ham in their opener, before blowing a 1-0 lead in Sunday’s 3-1 loss at West Brom.

Dinamo Zagreb hit 23 shots on goal in their thrilling 2-2 first-leg tie with Viking and it’s difficult to see how the goals won’t flow again when the teams clash in Norway.

Celta Vigo finished sixth last season, and they’ll be hoping to push on and make a Champions League push this season. The visitors were beaten in 13 of their 19 away trips last season, and another defeat looms after a quiet summer.

Larne claimed a first-leg lead with a 2-0 victory in Gibraltar last week, and they can finish the job in Thursday’s return meeting. The Northern Irish champions are bidding to make the Conference League’s League Phase for the second time in three seasons, a feat they achieved with a 3-1 home victory over this week’s opponents in 2024.

Stuttgart scored in all 17 away trips last season, including their 4-2 defeat at Bayern. The Bavarians won and conceded in their final four preseason friendlies and in Saturday’s victory over Dortmund.

Villarreal have made an exciting start under Inigo Perez, drawing their opening two matches 2-2. They scored two penalties in their draw at Atletico Madrid on Sunday, but they also generated 2.02 non-penalty Expected Goals. Alaves opened their campaign with a 3-0 home win over Getafe, so both sides can play their part in a high-scoring encounter.

After beating PSG to the French Super Cup, Lens thumped Auxerre 5-2 in their Ligue 1 opener. They meet a Strasbourg side that were beaten 4-0 by Marseille in their first game of the season, and Strasbourg could use the transfer window to close to give them some stability.

Paris FC drew their opening game of the season, but they put in an impressive display at Troyes without applying the cutting edge. They meet a Nice side that barely survived relegation last term, and there’s little sign that they’ve significantly improved.

Celtic put LASK to the sword with a 3-0 victory last week, but the Austrian side generated more xG in both halves of that game. Both teams have scored in seven of LASK’s last nine home European games.

Bodo/Glimt have scored a minimum of three goals in six of their last seven games, while each of NEC’s last four matches have seen the back of the net hit on at least three occasions. Goals should be guaranteed in the Arctic Circle.

Fenerbahce would have hoped to take an advantage to Lyon for the second leg of the Champions League qualification tie, but Fener couldn’t get their head in front. Playing the draw looks the pick of the prices at Parc Olympique Lyonnais.

Dinamo Zagreb hit 23 shots on goal in their thrilling 2-2 first-leg tie with Viking and it’s difficult to see how the goals won’t flow again when the teams clash in Norway.

Slovan Bratislava are unbeaten in their nine games this season, winning seven of those, and they dominated the first leg between them and Celje. Take them to get compensation and secure a spot in the league phase of this year’s Champions League with a win.