Juventus have scored exactly two goals in two of their last three matches and have won two of their four competitive contests this term to nil, so back a 2-0 home win.

Besiktas have won six in a row at home, keeping clean sheets in five and scoring multiple goals in each of the last three. They have too much firepower for an out-of-sorts Marseille side that have failed to score in two of their last three games – all defeats, so back a 2-0 home win.

Seven of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise’s last eight games have featured at least three goals, with a total of 33 goals being scored in this period. A high-scoring Europa League opener is on the cards against a Viktoria Plzen side that have seen three or more goals in six of their last eight games.

Seven of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise’s last eight games have featured at least three goals, with a total of 33 goals being scored in this period. A high-scoring Europa League opener is on the cards against a Viktoria Plzen side that have seen three or more goals in six of their last eight games.

Lillestrom have scored seven goals in their last three games and four of their last five have gone over 2.5 goals. They face second-tier Portuguese side Torreense, who have seen three or more goals scored in four of their last six outings.

Besiktas have won all six home games this season while Marseille have lost seven of their last nine away games and have been looking increasingly fragile in recent times.

Juventus have won two of their last four matches without conceding while NEC have lost four of their last six contests in all competitions, also failing to score in three of their last five away matches.

Bournemouth are still adjusting to new boss Marco Rose’s methods, but he has helped his team enjoy a four-match unbeaten run. The Cherries have only won one of those matches, though, but they face a Sociedad side that have won one in seven at home.

Celtic need to bounce back after a 3-0 hammering at rivals Rangers saw them exit the Scottish League Cup in the worst way possible, but there is no guarantee they do that in their Europa League opener. Visitors Ferencvaros lost only one of their eight league-phase games last season and have won ten of their 15 games under new boss Balazs Borbely.

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.

Besiktas have won all six home games this season while Marseille have lost seven of their last nine away games and have been looking increasingly fragile in recent times.

Juventus have won two of their last four matches without conceding while NEC have lost four of their last six contests in all competitions, also failing to score in three of their last five away matches.

Real Betis have won five of their six competitive games this season but have conceded in three of their last four. They should get the win over a Getafe side that have lost all three away games, but the underdogs should carry enough threat to find the net.

Even a second-string Manchester City should have few problems here but Norwich have scored 12 goals in their last five games so they could find the net in a defeat at the Etihad.

Bournemouth are still adjusting to new boss Marco Rose’s methods, but he has helped his team enjoy a four-match unbeaten run. The Cherries have only won one of those matches, though, but they face a Sociedad side that have won one in seven at home.

Seven of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise’s last eight games have featured at least three goals, with a total of 33 goals being scored in this period. A high-scoring Europa League opener is on the cards against a Viktoria Plzen side that have seen three or more goals in six of their last eight games.

Besiktas have won all six home games this season while Marseille have lost seven of their last nine away games and have been looking increasingly fragile in recent times.

Juventus have won two of their last four matches without conceding while NEC have lost four of their last six contests in all competitions, also failing to score in three of their last five away matches.

Real Betis have won five of their six competitive games this season but have conceded in three of their last four. They should get the win over a Getafe side that have lost all three away games, but the underdogs should carry enough threat to find the net.

Even a second-string Manchester City should have few problems here but Norwich have scored 12 goals in their last five games so they could find the net in a defeat at the Etihad.

Besiktas have won all six home games this season while Marseille have lost seven of their last nine away games and have been looking increasingly fragile in recent times.

Real Betis have won five of their six competitive games this season but have conceded in three of their last four. They should get the win over a Getafe side that have lost all three away games, but the underdogs should carry enough threat to find the net.

Bournemouth are still adjusting to new boss Marco Rose’s methods, but he has helped his team enjoy a four-match unbeaten run. The Cherries have only won one of those matches, though, but they face a Sociedad side that have won one in seven at home.

Even a second-string Manchester City should have few problems here but Norwich have scored 12 goals in their last five games so they could find the net in a defeat at the Etihad.

Real Betis have won five of their six competitive games this season but have conceded in three of their last four. They should get the win over a Getafe side that have lost all three away games, but the underdogs should carry enough threat to find the net.

Even a second-string Manchester City should have few problems here but Norwich have scored 12 goals in their last five games so they could find the net in a defeat at the Etihad.

Real Betis have won five of their six competitive games this season but have conceded in three of their last four. They should get the win over a Getafe side that have lost all three away games, but the underdogs should carry enough threat to find the net.