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Norwich picked up their first home point of the season against Oxford United on Tuesday, but eight defeats and one draw in nine attempts does not bode well against a QPR side that have won their last two games and have taken 14 points from a possible 21 in their last seven on the road.

Cercle Brugge are second bottom in the Belgium First Division A and head into this game having lost their last three, so they could fall to defeat against a Zulte Waregem side that have won three of their last four home fixtures.

Southampton are favourites for their trip to The Den, but they have lost four of their last eight away games and come up against a Lions’ side that have been formidable at home, taking 13 points from the last 15 available here.

Everton are enjoying life in their new stadium and they should be confident they can claim another Hill Dickinson success when they take on Newcastle, who have been struggling on the road.

Brentford have won four of their last six games and four of their six at home this season, but they have just one clean sheet on home soil and Burnley have scored in five of their six away games, despite losing five of them.

Fortuna Sittard have taken 13 points from a possible 18 at home this season, but they have conceded six goals across these six games and could be vulnerable at the back against a Heracles side that have scored in three of their last four Eredivisie away games, although they have lost six of their seven league trips this term.

Marseille have won five of their six home matches this season, while they won home and away against Toulouse last term, conceding in both. The visitors have been creating chances of late, while they face an OM side who have kept two clean sheets in 10 clashes with sides outside the bottom three.

Coventry are a huge ten points clear at the top of the Championship and have scored three or more goals in three of their last four outings. They have the best attacking record in the division and face a Charlton side on a three match losing streak in which they have conceded nine goals.

Preston should return to winning ways when they go to bottom-of-the-table Sheffield Wednesday. Admittedly, PNE are not in great form with two draws and a defeat in their last three, but they were on a three-game winning streak before that and are still sixth, just three points off second.In contrast, a check on how the Owls are getting on reveals their dire, but understandable, run – considering the constraints they are currently operating under. Wednesday have won just once all season, have lost seven of their last nine, including their last three.

Cardiff will be seeking an immediate return to the Championship after last season’s relegation and the Bluebirds can bolster their second-placed position in League One with a home victory over Mansfield.Brian Barry-Murphy’s side edged to a 3-1 success at Northampton last weekend and they have won eight of their 11 home games in all competitions this season, suggesting that they should have too much quality for mid-table Mansfield.The Stags arrive at the Cardiff City Stadium on a three-game losing run and they were 3-0 down inside 16 minutes in last weekend’s loss at home to Huddersfield, who won the shots-on-target count 11-1 at Field Mill and perhaps should have won more emphatically.

While Middlesbrough remain third in the Championship, they were exposed by leaders Coventry on Tuesday in a 4-2 defeat at the Riverside and there is little enthusiasm about their chances of bouncing back against Derby.Boro have kept just one clean sheet in their last nine matches and claimed just one victory in their last six outings, so it is difficult to justify backing them at odds-on against a Rams side who have won six of their last seven games.Derby’s only loss in that run came in their last home game when they surrendered a two-goal lead to fall to a 3-2 defeat against Watford, but they bounced back well with a win at Swansea, which was their fifth successive game in which they have scored twice or more.John Eustace’s side have lost just one of their last seven league games on the road, so are worth backing in the double-chance market.

Southampton struggled in the early part of the season but, after dispensing with Will Still, the Saints are hitting their groove with Tonda Eckert as interim boss.They have won four games under his tutelage and the players are clearly relishing his guidance, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis insisting this week that ‘there is detail in [meetings] that you wouldn’t even think about when you’re on the pitch’.Saints have scored 13 goals in those four wins and can further embellish their climb towards the playoff places by accounting for a Millwall side with just one win in five games – that coming against rock bottom Sheffield Wednesday – and 10 goals leaked in four games prior to beating the Owls.

Brentford have won four of their last six games and four of their six at home this season, but they have just one clean sheet on home soil and Burnley have scored in five of their six away games, despite losing five of them.

Two other rookies to impress in recent months are Isack Hadjar and Oliver Bearman, and both should be in contention to add to their points tally this weekend.

Hadjar has arguably had the best season of all the rookies on the grid and heads to Qatar with five top-ten finishes in his last eight races, including a stunning maiden podium in the Dutch Grand Prix. He will have one eye on a potential promotion to Red Bull and looks set for a strong finish to the season.

Bearman has had a more tumultuous season than his colleague, but he has shone in the improved Haas recently, taking a fifth successive points haul in Sin City last weekend.

Lando Norris may still have his first World Drivers’ Championship within reach, Max Verstappen is just 24 points behind the Briton heading into the penultimate race of the season, and the Dutchman thrives under this sort of pressure.

After spending much of the season out of contention for race wins, Red Bull’s improvement and Verstappen’s sheer brilliance have led him to eight consecutive podium finishes and four race wins in this period.

He has won each of the last two Qatar Grands Prix and knows that a win would keep him in the fight for the championship in Abu Dhabi next weekend.

Red Bull’s pit crew could play a defining role, too, with the Qatar Grand Prix effectively a mandated two-stop race.

After teams ran their tyres to the edge of safety last year, Pirelli and the FIA have limited each set of tyres to a maximum of 25 laps this weekend, locking teams into a two-stop strategy. Red Bull have won the DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award in four of the last six Grands Prix, with sister-team Racing Bulls taking the award in another, and that minute edge could make all the difference in a sport of extraordinarily small edges.

Kimi Antonelli produced the best drive of his short Formula One career in Las Vegas, crossing the line fourth and ahead of George Russell. He was demoted to fifth due to an unfortunate start procedure infringement before being promoted back to third after McLaren’s disqualification, and he could earn his third successive podium in Qatar.

The Italian teenager has recovered from a difficult European leg of the season to shine in the latter stages of the campaign, finishing in the top six in five of his last six Grands Prix and, after playing second fiddle for most of the season, passing the chequered flag ahead of teammate George Russell in each of the last three.

Coventry are a huge ten points clear at the top of the Championship and have scored three or more goals in three of their last four outings. They have the best attacking record in the division and face a Charlton side on a three match losing streak in which they have conceded nine goals.

Both teams to score has landed in Middlesbrough’s last four Championship games and their last four at home, and more of the same is expected when they face an in-form Derby side that have seen goals at both ends in each of their last five.

Southampton are favourites for their trip to The Den, but they have lost four of their last eight away games and come up against a Lions’ side that have been formidable at home, taking 13 points from the last 15 available here.

Sheffield Wednesday’s position remains dire, with no win in their last 11 games and a negative points tally on the board. They have taken just two points from nine home league games this season, while Preston have won three, drawn two, and lost only one of their last six outings.

Norwich picked up their first home point of the season against Oxford United on Tuesday, but eight defeats and one draw in nine attempts does not bode well against a QPR side that have won their last two games and have taken 14 points from a possible 21 in their last seven on the road.

Cercle Brugge are second bottom in the Belgium First Division A and head into this game having lost their last three, so they could fall to defeat against a Zulte Waregem side that have won three of their last four home fixtures.

Southampton are favourites for their trip to The Den, but they have lost four of their last eight away games and come up against a Lions’ side that have been formidable at home, taking 13 points from the last 15 available here.

Everton are enjoying life in their new stadium and they should be confident they can claim another Hill Dickinson success when they take on Newcastle, who have been struggling on the road.

Both teams to score has landed in Middlesbrough’s last four Championship games and their last four at home, and more of the same is expected when they face an in-form Derby side that have seen goals at both ends in each of their last five.

Fortuna Sittard have taken 13 points from a possible 18 at home this season, but they have conceded six goals across these six games and could be vulnerable at the back against a Heracles side that have scored in three of their last four Eredivisie away games, although they have lost six of their seven league trips this term.

Brentford have won four of their last six games and four of their six at home this season, but they have just one clean sheet on home soil and Burnley have scored in five of their six away games, despite losing five of them.

Last season’s two Bundesliga meetings saw both teams score with a combined total of 11 goals and the attack-minded duo should entertain again when they renew rivalry at the BayArena.

Marseille have won five of their six home matches this season, while they won home and away against Toulouse last term, conceding in both. The visitors have been creating chances of late, while they face an OM side who have kept two clean sheets in 10 clashes with sides outside the bottom three.

Brentford have won four of their last six games and four of their six at home this season, but they have just one clean sheet on home soil and Burnley have scored in five of their six away games, despite losing five of them.

Fortuna Sittard have taken 13 points from a possible 18 at home this season, but they have conceded six goals across these six games and could be vulnerable at the back against a Heracles side that have scored in three of their last four Eredivisie away games, although they have lost six of their seven league trips this term.

Marseille have won five of their six home matches this season, while they won home and away against Toulouse last term, conceding in both. The visitors have been creating chances of late, while they face an OM side who have kept two clean sheets in 10 clashes with sides outside the bottom three.

A heavily rotated Manchester City side fell to defeat in midweek, but they have won their last five Premier League home games and scored three or more in four of them, while Leeds have shipped three or more in away games against Nottingham Forest, Brighton, and Arsenal this season.

Goals look to be on the agenda with Tottenham having conceded 11 times in their last four games, while Fulham should see this as a good opportunity to boost their poor away record this season.

The Bournemouth defence has been leaky of late and with Sunderland showing their best results at the Stadium of Light, this could turn into a high-scoring contest.

Bayern v St Pauli has strong potential for goals. Bayern have scored in 23 straight games, lead the league with ten wins from 11, and have seen over 3.5 goals land in seven of those matches. St Pauli’s defensive issues include 21 goals conceded and 17 games without a clean sheet.

Last season’s two Bundesliga meetings saw both teams score with a combined total of 11 goals and the attack-minded duo should entertain again when they renew rivalry at the BayArena.

Brentford have won four of their last six games and four of their six at home this season, but they have just one clean sheet on home soil and Burnley have scored in five of their six away games, despite losing five of them.

Goals look to be on the agenda with Tottenham having conceded 11 times in their last four games, while Fulham should see this as a good opportunity to boost their poor away record this season.

The Bournemouth defence has been leaky of late and with Sunderland showing their best results at the Stadium of Light, this could turn into a high-scoring contest.

Everton are enjoying life in their new stadium and they should be confident they can claim another Hill Dickinson success when they take on Newcastle, who have been struggling on the road.

A heavily rotated Manchester City side fell to defeat in midweek, but they have won their last five Premier League home games and scored three or more in four of them, while Leeds have shipped three or more in away games against Nottingham Forest, Brighton, and Arsenal this season.

Igor Thiago has filled the hole left by Bryan Mbeumo this season, scoring five goals in his last five appearances to take his tally to ten for the campaign.

Richarlison is a player who thrives on confidence but he has scored in each of his last three games and should be bullish enough to fancy his chances of adding to his seasonal tally of five Premier League goals.

Igor Thiago has filled the hole left by Bryan Mbeumo this season, scoring five goals in his last five appearances to take his tally to ten for the campaign.

Richarlison is a player who thrives on confidence but he has scored in each of his last three games and should be bullish enough to fancy his chances of adding to his seasonal tally of five Premier League goals.

Sunderland defender Dan Ballard has been a massive threat for Sunderland at set-pieces, so take a chance on the Northern Ireland international popping up with another crucial goal for the Wearsiders.

Everton defender Michael Keane has flourished in the new surroundings this season, scoring two goals already and he can be a threat in the Newcastle penalty area from set-pieces.

Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored in both meetings between these two sides in the league this term, while he’s netted in three of his last five games for Flamengo.

Real Oviedo have taken only nine points from 13 games, suffering eight defeats, and they have looked toothless in attack, having scored only seven times. Atletico Madrid have won their last nine home games and have kept four clean sheets in five La Liga outings.

Juventus look set to extend their dominance over Cagliari in what should be another tight, controlled contest. The hosts are unbeaten in ten home league games and have avoided defeat in nine of the last ten meetings with Cagliari. With the visitors winless in their last four away matches and struggling to create clear chances, Juve’s measured, low-risk approach should be enough to secure the points.

A 1-0 Juventus win is the most realistic outcome. No Serie A side has featured in more under-2.5-goal matches this season, and Juve’s defence remains their strongest asset. Their last league meeting finished 1-0 to the Turin side, and given Cagliari’s inconsistent attacking form away from home, a repeat scoreline fits neatly.

Two of the last four clashes between these German heavyweights have ended in score draws and, with Dortmund sharing the spoils in three of their last six fixtures, a punt on 2-2 could reap the rewards. Expect attacks to shine in this crunch clash.

Real Oviedo have taken only nine points from 13 games, suffering eight defeats, and they have looked toothless in attack, having scored only seven times. Atletico Madrid have won their last nine home games and have kept four clean sheets in five La Liga outings.

Goals look to be on the agenda with Tottenham having conceded 11 times in their last four games, while Fulham should see this as a good opportunity to boost their poor away record this season.

Flamengo have opened up a five-point lead over Palmeiras, with the leaders winning both head-to-head contests. Palmeiras are winless in five, while they’ve won just three of their last 11 matches. Palmeiras have won only one of their 10 clashes with the top six in the league, while they meet a Flamengo side who have kept four clean sheets in six knockout games in this competition.

Fortuna Sittard have taken 13 points from a possible 18 at home this season, but they have conceded six goals across these six games and could be vulnerable at the back against a Heracles side that have scored in three of their last four Eredivisie away games, although they have lost six of their seven league trips this term.

Real Oviedo have taken only nine points from 13 games, suffering eight defeats, and they have looked toothless in attack, having scored only seven times. Atletico Madrid have won their last nine home games and have kept four clean sheets in five La Liga outings.

Milan look the stronger, more reliable outfit and should make home advantage count. They’ve scored in six straight league games, are unbeaten in 11 Serie A outings, and have lost just once in eight at San Siro. Lazio, by contrast, have failed to win six of their last seven away matches and have scored only three goals on the road all season. Everything points toward a Milan win.

Marseille have won five of their six home matches this season, while they won home and away against Toulouse last term, conceding in both. The visitors have been creating chances of late, while they face an OM side who have kept two clean sheets in 10 clashes with sides outside the bottom three.

Manchester City are favourites to bounce back from their St James’ Park defeat on Tuesday, but a clean sheet is unlikely for a Citizens’ defence that have looked vulnerable in recent times.They have scored 14 goals in their last seven matches, but they have just one clean sheet to their name in this period and face an attack-minded Bayer Leverkusen side that have scored in 16 of their 17 fixtures this season.

Sporting and Club Brugge have both averaged two goals per game in the Champions League this season, and another high-scoring affair is expected at Estadio Jose Alvalade on Wednesday.All four of the hosts’ European outings this season have featured goals at both ends, and Club Brugge’s six-goal thriller at home to Barcelona earlier this month made it eight goals scored and ten conceded in this competition.

Genk’s last Europa League outing was a stunning 4-3 win away to Sporting Braga, and both teams have scored in six of their ten home games this season.Basel have scored in three of their four Europa League assignments this season but have only managed one clean sheet, so expect the goals to flow at the Cegeka Arena on Thursday.

Borussia Monchengladbach put three past Heidenheim without reply on Saturday, but their back line is expected to come under more pressure when RB Leipzig visit Borussia-Park.Both teams have scored in the hosts’ last two home games and RB Leipzig have scored 12 and conceded five in their last four away games, with goals at both ends being scored in three of them.

Monaco suffered a shock 4-1 reverse at Rennes on Saturday to make it three defeats from their last four, but Les Rouge et Blanc still have one of the best attacking records in Ligue 1, and they should be able to trouble PSG’s defence.Only Les Parisiens and Marseille have scored more goals than Monaco, who have seen a league-high 50 goals across their 13 fixtures. They have scored in seven of their nine home games, while both teams to score has landed in six of PSG’s last eight on the road.

Only La Liga’s top four have a better attacking record than Sevilla and Real Betis this season, and the goals should continue to flow at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.Both teams have scored in five of Los Nervionenses’ six home games this term, and all seven of Real Betis’ domestic away games have featured goals at both ends.

Central Coast Mariners have taken four points from their two home games this season and should be able to avoid defeat against odds-on favourites Melbourne City, who have only won one of their four league away games this season.

Both teams to score has landed in four of Wellington Phoenix’s five A-League games so far and visitors Adelaide United have scored ten times in their five outings, with both teams scoring in four of them.

Western Sydney Wanderers have scored four and conceded three in their two home games this season, with both teams scoring in each of them. Sydney FC have seen goals at both ends in both their away days, too, while each of the last five meetings between these sides have seen both teams find the net.