Monaco were disappointed to finish seventh in last season’s Ligue 1 but they can get the new season off to a winning start with a win over Le Havre, who have claimed just one win in their last 12 league matches.

Liverpool have a superb recent Premier League record against Newcastle, who are still coming to terms with key departures and could struggle to hold back Andoni Iraola’s Reds.

Santa Clara have been good value for the four points they’ve picked up so far, while Famalicao suffered a home defeat to newly-promoted Maritimo last time out. The hosts were one of the big underperformers in terms of xG last season, and they’re worth backing in what could be a bounce-back campaign.

Getafe’s recent La Liga matches have tended to be tight, but Racing Santander seem intent on creating a big impression back in the top flight and both teams could score in this one.

Rennes have only lost two of their last seven home meetings with PSG, who were far from their fluent best in last weekend’s Trophee des Champions defeat to Lens and may be unsettled after this match was switched from their Parc des Princes home at late notice.

Elche scored in 17 of their 19 home matches last term, and they found the net in all 12 meetings with the top six, including home and away defeats to Barca. The Catalans won 31 of 38 games last term, but they conceded in 14 of 19 away trips.

Chicago Fire have won three straight MLS matches, and they’ve leapt into third in the Eastern Conference thanks to six wins from their last eight games. The Red Bulls have suffered four defeats in five MLS games since the World Cup, and they look vulnerable.

Charlotte have a great home record under Dean Smith, and they’ve won three of their last four home matches. DC United have scored in their last five away trips, while seven of their last eight MLS matches have seen BTTS land.

Seattle have lost eight straight MLS matches, and they head to a strong Cincinnati side who have won seven of their 10 home games this term.

Over 3.5 goals has landed in five of Inter Miami’s last six matches, while Toronto drew 3-3 in their last game. The visitors were beaten 4-2 at home by Inter Miami earlier this term, and more goals are expected this weekend.

Chicago Fire have won three straight MLS matches, and they’ve leapt into third in the Eastern Conference thanks to six wins from their last eight games. The Red Bulls have suffered four defeats in five MLS games since the World Cup, and they look vulnerable.

Both West Brom and Burnley earned positive results in their opening Championship matches of the season and they can carry that momentum into a Hawthorns tussle. Both teams to score has been a winning bet in five of Burnley’s last six matches and, given the attacking quality in the squads, looks the selection again.

Both teams have scored in each of the last five meetings and that pattern could continue on Sunday. The Cherries scored and conceded in all of their pre-season games, while City scored on average over two goals per game at home last season but have gone six games without a clean sheet including friendlies.

Both teams have scored in each of Brommapojkarna’s last nine matches, and seven of their eight home games this term have seen both teams find the net. Degerfors have won back-to-back matches, and they can get on the scoresheet here.

Getafe’s recent La Liga matches have tended to be tight, but Racing Santander seem intent on creating a big impression back in the top flight and both teams could score in this one.

Aston Villa have endured a difficult summer and have injury issues to contend with, but they can still get the better of a Brighton side just back from a taxing Conference League trip to Norway.

Both teams have scored in each of the last five meetings and that pattern could continue on Sunday. The Cherries scored and conceded in all of their pre-season games, while City scored on average over two goals per game at home last season but have gone six games without a clean sheet including friendlies.

Liverpool have a superb recent Premier League record against Newcastle, who are still coming to terms with key departures and could struggle to hold back Andoni Iraola’s Reds.

With doubts concerning who will be leading the line for Villa, trust Emiliano Buendia to come to the party after scoring in three of his final four Europa League games of the last campaign.

Phil Foden started against Arsenal in the Community Shield and looks to have been given a clean slate by Maresca after falling out of favour under Guardiola. Foden had a couple of attempts against Arsenal and managed one shot on target. He will be eager to impress this term after struggling last season and he can get his campaign off to a perfect start with a goal against Bournemouth.

Dominik Szoboszlai looks set to be a key player for the Reds this season and his potential to score from free-kicks and long range means he is worth chancing in the anytime-goalscorer market.

Five of the last seven encounters have featured at least three goals, including Villarreal’s 5-1 win in May. The visitors drew 2-2 in their opener, and they conceded twice in six of seven visits to the top eight last term.

Club Brugge have won 3-0 in their opening two matches, but they could be challenged by Cercle Brugge on Sunday evening. The visitors have shared 2-2 and 3-3 draws in their opening matches, so expect this to be an open contest.

A goal-packed clash looks likely in this one but with Torino having last season’s leakiest Serie A home defence, Milan should come out on top of a high-scoring encounter.

Porto scored seven goals across their wins over Arouca last term. The champions have made another sharp start this time around, but Arouca can contribute having scored 13 goals across their last five league games, including five strikes in two matches this term.

Jack: After a mixed first season without Gian Piero Gasperini, Atalanta have turned to Maurizio Sarri. While things are likely to turn out well, Sarri always takes time to get his ideas across. Sassuolo returned to Serie A last season and finished 11th, including winning 3-0 in Bergamo.

Enda: Liverpool have won 10 and drawn three of their last 13 season-openers and the Reds have won 14 and drawn five of their last 19 Premier League meetings with Newcastle.

Tom: Newly promoted Racing Santander began life back in La Liga with a credible 2-2 draw against Villarreal and they can follow up with a victory at a Getafe side that may have one eye on the second leg of their Conference League play-off round tie with Partizan.

Dan: Barcelona have made some big moves in the transfer market but they will be below full-strength for their season opener at Elche. Spain internationals Rodri, Pau Cubarsi, Dani Olmo and Pedri are among the major doubts for Barca, while Elche suffered only two home league losses across the whole of the 2025-26 campaign.

Steve: If there’s a good time to be playing PSG this is probably it, as the European champions lick their wounds from Sunday’s Champions Trophy loss to Lens. Rennes were fifth last season, boss Frank Haise has signed a new deal and Ligue 1’s top scorer Esteban Lepaul has enjoyed a prolific pre-season. And Rennes beat Enrique’s giants 3-1 at their Breton bolthole in February.

Rennes have only lost two of their last seven home meetings with PSG, who were far from their fluent best in last weekend’s Trophee des Champions defeat to Lens and may be unsettled after this match was switched from their Parc des Princes home at late notice.

A goal-packed clash looks likely in this one but with Torino having last season’s leakiest Serie A home defence, Milan should come out on top of a high-scoring encounter.

Atalanta were strong at the back in most of their Serie A home matches last season and they should be able to come out on top of a slow-scoring test against Sassuolo in their league opener on Sunday.

Elche scored in 17 of their 19 home matches last term, and they found the net in all 12 meetings with the top six, including home and away defeats to Barca. The Catalans won 31 of 38 games last term, but they conceded in 14 of 19 away trips.

Barcelona have scored at least three goals in their last four meetings with Elche, including two 3-1 wins last season.

The last two meetings have ended 3-2 and there have been four or more goals in five of the last six meetings, so take the visitors to win by the odd goal in five.

Rennes have only lost two of their last seven home meetings with PSG, who were far from their fluent best in last weekend’s Trophee des Champions defeat to Lens and may be unsettled after this match was switched from their Parc des Princes home at late notice.

Elche scored in 17 of their 19 home matches last term, and they found the net in all 12 meetings with the top six, including home and away defeats to Barca. The Catalans won 31 of 38 games last term, but they conceded in 14 of 19 away trips.