Bayern Munich have scored 20 times across their six-match winning streak, but they also conceded in all four of their League Phase trips. Atalanta have scored at least twice in seven of their last nine matches, and four of their five home European games have featured at least three goals.

Ipswich have seen 17 goals scored across their last four away trips, and the Tractor Boys have conceded in 10 of their 11 visits to teams outside the top six. Both teams have scored in three of Stoke’s last four league games, and the Potters have seen three goals scored in four of their last five at home.

MK Dons are unbeaten in 11 League One outings and they should be too strong for Gillingham this week. The Gills are almost safe from relegation and are unbeaten in two, but they look no match for the title-chasing Dons who put four past Harrogate at the weekend to move second in the table.

Exeter have won by two clear goals in five of their last six, including their 2-0 win at then-league leaders Cardiff on Saturday. The visitors are now top of the table, and they’ll be aiming to stay there against an Exeter side that lost 5-1 at home to third-placed Bolton at the end of February.

Millwall are in excellent form, having won five of their last six games, netting in 11 consecutive Championship matches. However, they host a Derby side who have seen both teams score in all four of their visits to the six sides above them, while BTTS has also landed in the Rams’ last three matches.

Wrexham suffered a dramatic 4-2 extra-time defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round but they can bounce back with an entertaining win over top-six rivals Hull. The Tigers’ playoff charge has slowed in recent weeks as they were beaten 3-2 by Bristol City and went down 3-1 against QPR and Millwall.

The poor record of winners from that Grade 1 in this race was halted by The New Lion 12 months ago and NO DRAMA THIS END can follow him in. He’s looked very good so far, Paul Nicholls has offered a favourable Denman comparison, and his strong-travelling style promises to be suited by the Irish raiders likely to serve up a strong gallop.

Henry de Bromhead’s string usually come to life here and he’s got two. His mare The Big Westerner was touted for this race from Christmas and so it’s noted that Darragh O’Keeffe instead rides KOKTAIL DIVIN. He was last spotted romping to victory at Leopardstown in December and his earlier form bodes well. There should be more to come.

FARREN GLORY wasn’t far behind re-opposing Storm Heart at Gowran Park in a Grade 3 last time over 2m and his third in last season’s Boyle Hurdle (2m6f, soft to heavy) suggests going back up in trip is wise. He’s 3lb better off with Storm Heart and sports first-time cheekpieces. He can thrive for Jack Kennedy.

PIED PIPER is an interesting Cross Country debutante for Gordon Elliott with Sam Ewing riding. Stamina shouldn’t be a forte on breeding but nobody told Tiger Roll that when he made this race his own and this eight-year-old has won over trips in excess of three-miles. He wasn’t done when falling in the Thyestes and has never been out of the first three in six Cheltenham over hurdles/regulation fences. If this quirky test lights his fire he can outrun a big price.

MAJBOROUGH put it all together to win at the Dublin Racing Festival last month and a repeat effort will make Willie Mullins’ charge difficult to beat here. Defending champion Marine Nationale is absent, which adds to his allure and if he jumps around in one piece, he should carry Mark Walsh to Champion Chase glory.

BE AWARE looks potentially well-treated off a mark of 147 for Dan and Harry Skelton. He was second in an Arkle Trial here in November and runner-up to Lulamba in the Grade 1 Henry VIII Novices’ Chase at Sandown in December.

Willie Mullins has won five of the last six renewals and a staggering 14 overall. The champion trainer runs five of the 22-strong field now and they’ve combined to win five bumpers this season by a combined tally of just over 48-lengths. LOVE SIGN D’AUNOU accounted for 24 of those lengths in his impressive Naas win seven weeks ago.

The poor record of winners from that Grade 1 in this race was halted by The New Lion 12 months ago and NO DRAMA THIS END can follow him in. He’s looked very good so far, Paul Nicholls has offered a favourable Denman comparison, and his strong-travelling style promises to be suited by the Irish raiders likely to serve up a strong gallop.

Henry de Bromhead’s string usually come to life here and he’s got two. His mare The Big Westerner was touted for this race from Christmas and so it’s noted that Darragh O’Keeffe instead rides KOKTAIL DIVIN. He was last spotted romping to victory at Leopardstown in December and his earlier form bodes well. There should be more to come.

MAJBOROUGH put it all together to win at the Dublin Racing Festival last month and a repeat effort will make Willie Mullins’ charge difficult to beat here. Defending champion Marine Nationale is absent, which adds to his allure and if he jumps around in one piece, he should carry Mark Walsh to Champion Chase glory.

BE AWARE looks potentially well-treated off a mark of 147 for Dan and Harry Skelton. He was second in an Arkle Trial here in November and runner-up to Lulamba in the Grade 1 Henry VIII Novices’ Chase at Sandown in December.

Henry de Bromhead’s string usually come to life here and he’s got two. His mare The Big Westerner was touted for this race from Christmas and so it’s noted that Darragh O’Keeffe instead rides KOKTAIL DIVIN. He was last spotted romping to victory at Leopardstown in December and his earlier form bodes well. There should be more to come.

BE AWARE looks potentially well-treated off a mark of 147 for Dan and Harry Skelton. He was second in an Arkle Trial here in November and runner-up to Lulamba in the Grade 1 Henry VIII Novices’ Chase at Sandown in December.

FARREN GLORY wasn’t far behind re-opposing Storm Heart at Gowran Park in a Grade 3 last time over 2m and his third in last season’s Boyle Hurdle (2m6f, soft to heavy) suggests going back up in trip is wise. He’s 3lb better off with Storm Heart and sports first-time cheekpieces. He can thrive for Jack Kennedy.

PIED PIPER is an interesting Cross Country debutante for Gordon Elliott with Sam Ewing riding. Stamina shouldn’t be a forte on breeding but nobody told Tiger Roll that when he made this race his own and this eight-year-old has won over trips in excess of three-miles. He wasn’t done when falling in the Thyestes and has never been out of the first three in six Cheltenham over hurdles/regulation fences. If this quirky test lights his fire he can outrun a big price.

FARREN GLORY wasn’t far behind re-opposing Storm Heart at Gowran Park in a Grade 3 last time over 2m and his third in last season’s Boyle Hurdle (2m6f, soft to heavy) suggests going back up in trip is wise. He’s 3lb better off with Storm Heart and sports first-time cheekpieces. He can thrive for Jack Kennedy.

PIED PIPER is an interesting Cross Country debutante for Gordon Elliott with Sam Ewing riding. Stamina shouldn’t be a forte on breeding but nobody told Tiger Roll that when he made this race his own and this eight-year-old has won over trips in excess of three-miles. He wasn’t done when falling in the Thyestes and has never been out of the first three in six Cheltenham over hurdles/regulation fences. If this quirky test lights his fire he can outrun a big price.

Both of these teams also scored on average over two goals per-game in the league phase, while Chelsea shipped nine goals across their four trips and PSG conceded six goals in their four home games. With both attacks looking sharp and both defences showing occasional signs of vulnerability, there is the potential for a high-scoring affair in Paris. PSG come into Wednesday’s game in mixed form with just three wins in normal time in their last eight games. Since Liam Rosenior has been in charge, Chelsea have only lost to Arsenal – albeit on three occasions – and the visitors may be able to get a positive result in this first leg. A 2-2 draw is the correct score pick as PSG have won just one of their last four home European games but they’ve also only lost once at home in this competition. Chelsea have three draws in their last six games.

Manchester City have won nine and drawn two of their last 11 matches in all competitions and should be able to get the better of an injury-hit Real Madrid who they already beat 2-1 at the Bernabeu earlier this season. Both teams have found the net in ten of the last 11 meetings between Real Madrid and Manchester City and considering the array of attacking options at both teams’ disposal, a repeat of that is fancied. Take a 3-1 win for the visitors.

MAJBOROUGH put it all together to win at the Dublin Racing Festival last month and a repeat effort will make Willie Mullins’ charge difficult to beat here. Defending champion Marine Nationale is absent, which adds to his allure and if he jumps around in one piece, he should carry Mark Walsh to Champion Chase glory.

Arsenal are on a 13-game scoring streak and they hit an impressive 23 goals in their eight league phase games. The Gunners should be able to score at the BayArena but a clean sheet could be beyond them. Arsenal have conceded in five of their last seven games and Leverkusen rarely draw blanks at home, having scored in 18 of their last 19 home games across all competitions.

MAJBOROUGH put it all together to win at the Dublin Racing Festival last month and a repeat effort will make Willie Mullins’ charge difficult to beat here. Defending champion Marine Nationale is absent, which adds to his allure and if he jumps around in one piece, he should carry Mark Walsh to Champion Chase glory.

A dozen-strong field line out in the opener and it’s a belter on paper. Nicky Henderson’s Old Park Star sets the standard with Talk The Talk not far behind and El Cairos a possible major-improver, but the same goes for Mighty Park. He won his maiden by a whopping 38-lengths at Fairyhouse and it’s decent form. The Willie Mullins camp haven’t done much to keep a lid on their high opinion of him and he could be something special.

As with the Supreme, it’s Henderson vs Mullins here with Lulamba and Kopek Des Bordes. Similar vibes all round, as Lulamba has three chase wins and has done more on track but Kopek, winner of the Supreme on this card last year, was sublime in his chasing debut at Navan in November, beating a good yardstick out of sight, and all dispatches suggest his homework has been electric.

A smart but winless performer on the Flat for Jessica Harrington, Winston Junior got off the mark at the third time of asking over timber at Ascot in January and he did so in the manner of a 4YO with plenty more to offer. His second here in December behind Minella Study had some misfortune about it and could be very solid form. A mark of 131 is pleasing and the booking of Jack Kennedy is a real positive.

Golden Ace defends this crown but faces a major challenge to retain. Fellow mares Lossiemouth and Brighterdaysahead are respected but not without frailty and it could be that the most upside is held by The New Lion, winner of the Grade 1 Turners Novices’ Hurdle here last season and yet to be defeated when staying on his feet (one fall). He won here on Trials Day and a more honest gallop in this race could bring about a career-best for Dan and Harry Skelton’s challenger.

A dozen-strong field line out in the opener and it’s a belter on paper. Nicky Henderson’s Old Park Star sets the standard with Talk The Talk not far behind and El Cairos a possible major-improver, but the same goes for Mighty Park. He won his maiden by a whopping 38-lengths at Fairyhouse and it’s decent form. The Willie Mullins camp haven’t done much to keep a lid on their high opinion of him and he could be something special.

As with the Supreme, it’s Henderson vs Mullins here with Lulamba and Kopek Des Bordes. Similar vibes all round, as Lulamba has three chase wins and has done more on track but Kopek, winner of the Supreme on this card last year, was sublime in his chasing debut at Navan in November, beating a good yardstick out of sight, and all dispatches suggest his homework has been electric.

A smart but winless performer on the Flat for Jessica Harrington, Winston Junior got off the mark at the third time of asking over timber at Ascot in January and he did so in the manner of a 4YO with plenty more to offer. His second here in December behind Minella Study had some misfortune about it and could be very solid form. A mark of 131 is pleasing and the booking of Jack Kennedy is a real positive.

Generally a race that Britain excels in. Top-weight Iroko and stablemate Jagwar give Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero a strong hand but Hyland could be one that goes well for Nicky Henderson. He is a three-time course winner, two of those chasing at this trip, and this mark is fair based on his close-up Ascot fourth in December. The short break since looks in his favour and he’s player in first-time cheekpieces that could spark a big run.

Golden Ace defends this crown but faces a major challenge to retain. Fellow mares Lossiemouth and Brighterdaysahead are respected but not without frailty and it could be that the most upside is held by The New Lion, winner of the Grade 1 Turners Novices’ Hurdle here last season and yet to be defeated when staying on his feet (one fall). He won here on Trials Day and a more honest gallop in this race could bring about a career-best for Dan and Harry Skelton’s challenger.

Henry de Bromhead’s fortunes typically improve in the spring and the 25-time Cheltenham Festival winner could get on the scoresheet with Downmexicoway now. He made good progress with figures of 121 over fences from August-November, his second in a Grade 3 at Tipperary now reading well, and last month’s Irish Arkle was asking a lot but should leave him ripe going back into a handicap with a nice weight of 11st 5lb.

Guard The Moon is a work in progress over fences but has won two-from-three and showed positive stamina-traits in his Windsor win in January. He could excel over this marathon trip and the pace of the race over three-and-three-quarter-miles will possibly help eliminate his tendency to make a mistake. Sam Twiston-Davies’ partner could go well off a mark of 137 and has an each-way shout.

Golden Ace defends this crown but faces a major challenge to retain. Fellow mares Lossiemouth and Brighterdaysahead are respected but not without frailty and it could be that the most upside is held by The New Lion, winner of the Grade 1 Turners Novices’ Hurdle here last season and yet to be defeated when staying on his feet (one fall). He won here on Trials Day and a more honest gallop in this race could bring about a career-best for Dan and Harry Skelton’s challenger.

Majborough put it all together to win at the Dublin Racing Festival last month and a repeat effort will make Willie Mullins’ charge difficult to beat here. Defending champion Marine Nationale is absent, which adds to his allure and if he jumps around in one piece, he should carry Mark Walsh to Champion Chase glory.

Emma Lavelle has previous with the Stayers’ Hurdle, winning with Paisley Park in 2019, and her latest progressive seven-year-old Ma Shantou could emulate him now. Like Paisley Park, he has come through the handicap ranks and he won the Cleeve Hurdle here in January. Five Cleeve winners since 2008 have followed up in this contest come March and Ma Shantou was an impressive winner seven weeks ago.

Jango Baie was only fourth in the King George at Kempton on Boxing Day, beaten less than a length, but he could turn it around with his conquerors back at a track where he has a perfect 2-2 record. He defied mistakes to win the Arkle here last season, coming up the hill with a wet sail to gun down a trio of smart horses that seemed to have his measure. He’s still low-mileage and Nicky Henderson’s inmate could shine brightest in the closing stages if his stamina reserves hold up.

Golden Ace defends this crown but faces a major challenge to retain. Fellow mares Lossiemouth and Brighterdaysahead are respected but not without frailty and it could be that the most upside is held by The New Lion, winner of the Grade 1 Turners Novices’ Hurdle here last season and yet to be defeated when staying on his feet (one fall). He won here on Trials Day and a more honest gallop in this race could bring about a career-best for Dan and Harry Skelton’s challenger.

Henry de Bromhead’s fortunes typically improve in the spring and the 25-time Cheltenham Festival winner could get on the scoresheet with Downmexicoway now. He made good progress with figures of 121 over fences from August-November, his second in a Grade 3 at Tipperary now reading well, and last month’s Irish Arkle was asking a lot but should leave him ripe going back into a handicap with a nice weight of 11st 5lb.

Galatasaray thrashed Juventus 5-2 in their last Champions League outing on home soil, and, having already beaten Liverpool in Istanbul this term, look a decent bet to avoid defeat at the very least in this intriguing contest. The Reds are in a better place since that 1-0 loss in September but they remain unreliable on the road and they may again struggle to cope with the hostile atmosphere.

Harry Kane has scored in his last seven appearances for Bayern Munich, netting 11 times in total. He’s only failed to score on two occasions since mid-December, and the forward has scored three consecutive braces ahead of this trip to Bergamo.

Guard The Moon is a work in progress over fences but has won two-from-three and showed positive stamina-traits in his Windsor win in January. He could excel over this marathon trip and the pace of the race over three-and-three-quarter-miles will possibly help eliminate his tendency to make a mistake. Sam Twiston-Davies’ partner could go well off a mark of 137 and has an each-way shout.

Salford got back to winning ways at the weekend but their playoff hopes are in danger following two wins from their last seven matches. They can further improve their chances of a top-seven finish with a win over Walsall, who have really hit the skids, winning just two of their last 13 league fixtures.

Doncaster are sliding towards the danger zone and their plight could be made worse by Luton. The Hatters have lost just three of their last nine matches and they are in decent goalscoring nick. Three of their last four matches have seen them score at least twice and they can edge past Rovers.

The new League One leaders have scored at least twice in nine of their last 11 matches, while they’ve also netted two or more in eight of their previous nine on the road. Exeter ended February with a 5-1 home defeat to third-placed Bolton, and they’ve shipped 11 goals across their last four overall.

Newcastle fell to their third defeat in five games at the weekend and now face an in-form Barcelona side. The visitors are top of the La Liga table and are on a four-game winning streak, while they won 2-1 at this ground back in September.

Fleetwood still aren’t out of the playoff picture and they can extend their unbeaten streak to seven with a victory over Cheltenham. The visitors have won just one of their last ten matches and they are still too close to the drop zone for comfort. They do, though, still pose a threat in attack.

Wrexham suffered a dramatic 4-2 extra-time defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round but they can bounce back with an entertaining win over top-six rivals Hull. The Tigers’ playoff charge has slowed in recent weeks as they were beaten 3-2 by Bristol City and went down 3-1 against QPR and Millwall.

Atletico Madrid have won four of their last five games and each of their last four at home. They have conceded in the last three of these home wins, though, while Spurs are on a five-game losing streak but have scored in 12 of their last 13.

Millwall are in excellent form, having won five of their last six games, netting in 11 consecutive Championship matches. However, they host a Derby side who have seen both teams score in all four of their visits to the six sides above them, while BTTS has also landed in the Rams’ last three matches.

Sheffield Wednesday’s struggles continue, but the Owls have at least been more productive in the final third. Both teams have scored in four of their last five matches, and they host a Watford side who have conceded in all nine of their clashes with the bottom seven, including a 1-1 draw when these two met at Vicarage Road.

Leicester claimed an unexpected 1-1 draw at promotion contenders Ipswich on Saturday but the relegation-threatened Foxes must start winning games soon. An open contest is expected when they host Bristol City, who have lost three of their last four games and drew 2-2 in December’s reverse fixture.

Both teams have scored in five of the last six League One meetings between Plymouth and Wigan and the away side are fancied to continue their decent form. However, Argyle have shipped 1.4 goals per game on their travels this term, while the Latics have now scored in six consecutive matches.

This game should be full of goals as 16 of Barnsley’s last 20 League One games have produced three or more, and eight of their last ten have seen both teams score. Cardiff need a response after losing to title rivals Lincoln on Saturday and no side has scored more than the Bluebirds this term.

The new League One leaders have scored at least twice in nine of their last 11 matches, while they’ve also netted two or more in eight of their previous nine on the road. Exeter ended February with a 5-1 home defeat to third-placed Bolton, and they’ve shipped 11 goals across their last four overall.

Ipswich have seen 17 goals scored across their last four away trips, and the Tractor Boys have conceded in 10 of their 11 visits to teams outside the top six. Both teams have scored in three of Stoke’s last four league games, and the Potters have seen three goals scored in four of their last five at home.

Bayern Munich have scored 20 times across their six-match winning streak, but they also conceded in all four of their League Phase trips. Atalanta have scored at least twice in seven of their last nine matches, and four of their five home European games have featured at least three goals.

Bayern Munich have scored 20 times across their six-match winning streak, but they also conceded in all four of their League Phase trips. Atalanta have scored at least twice in seven of their last nine matches, and four of their five home European games have featured at least three goals.

Harry Kane has scored in his last seven appearances for Bayern Munich, netting 11 times in total. He’s only failed to score on two occasions since mid-December, and the forward has scored three consecutive braces ahead of this trip to Bergamo.

Spurs lost 3-1 to Crystal Palace last week and have scored exactly once in each of their last four games, while Atletico Madrid have scored at least three goals in four successive home matches.

Newcastle may be struggling, but they have scored in their last 12 games and should be able to get on the scoresheet. Barcelona have scored 11 times in their last four and won 2-1 at St James’ Park in September.

Velez Sarsfield remain unbeaten after eight rounds of fixtures, with five wins. Tigre have also made a strong start but their form has dipped with just two points from their last three games, Sarsfield have conceded just twice across their four road games (W2, D2) and can claim the points here.

Platense have lost just one of their eight games so far and should be able to claim the spoils at woeful Newell’s, who have just two points to show from their eight games. Goals have been an issue for the visitors but Newell’s have shipped seven goals without scoring themselves across their last three games, and one goal is likely to be enough for the visitors to come away with a win.

Velez Sarsfield remain unbeaten after eight rounds of fixtures, with five wins. Tigre have also made a strong start but their form has dipped with just two points from their last three games, Sarsfield have conceded just twice across their four road games (W2, D2) and can claim the points here.

Liverpool look like the best value pick, with the Reds putting their struggles behind them with an eight-game unbeaten run. The Reds have the fourth-best Expected Goals record across the first six Champions League gameweeks, while they’ve recorded back-to-back 1-0 wins over Real Madrid and Inter Milan in Europe. Arne Slot’s side have a kind double-header in January, leaving them primed for a top-eight finish. With the Premier League coasting towards a fifth Champions League berth, the Reds should be in a good position to focus on European success in the spring.

Spain have some incredibly talented individuals, Lamine Yamal being the prime example, but are strong in all areas and don’t have any particular weaknesses. They won Euro 2024 with relative ease and they should be too good for their continental rivals at the World Cup. They also look a level above South American heavyweights Argentina and Brazil, suggesting they will be the team to beat at the World Cup this summer.

Liverpool found Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen too hot to handle in September and the livewire forward could trouble the Reds once again. The Nigerian scored from the spot after just 16 minutes of that league-phase clash but he had other good chances to add to his tally in a one-sided affair. Arne Slot’s side still aren’t watertight at the back despite their recent improvement, so Osimhen looks a decent anytime goalscorer option.

Harry Kane has scored in his last seven appearances for Bayern Munich, netting 11 times in total. He’s only failed to score on two occasions since mid-December, and the forward has scored three consecutive braces ahead of this trip to Bergamo.

Alexander Sorloth scored against Real Sociedad at the weekend to take his tally to six goals in his last four appearances, including a stunning hat-trick in his last Champions League outing.

Lamine Yamal scored the winner against Athletic Bilbao at the weekend to take his tally to nine goals in his last 11 appearances for Barcelona.

Jurrien Timber is an outside contender to get on the scoresheet as he has been making a key contribution in attack recently. The Gunners full-back has one goal and two assists in his last three Premier League games, while he scored against Bayern and provided an assist against Inter in the league phase.

Kasper Hogh starred for Glimt in the latter stages of the league phase and in the play-off with Inter, hitting four goals in his last four appearances in this competition. Hogh has scored in Glimt’s last two home European games and he appeals as a candidate for an anytime strike here.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored in the play-off round against Monaco and has four goals in the Champions League last season, while he’s had nine shots without scoring in his last two domestic fixtures so has been getting plenty of chances. PSG’s Georgian forward is a contender for an anytime effort.

Antoine Semenyo has seven goals in 11 games for Manchester City and his pace could be a major weapon against an injury-hit Real Madrid back line, he is fancied to get on the scoresheet on Champions League debut.

Galatasaray thrashed Juventus 5-2 in their last Champions League outing on home soil, and, having already beaten Liverpool in Istanbul this term, look a decent bet to avoid defeat at the very least in this intriguing contest. The Reds are in a better place since that 1-0 loss in September but they remain unreliable on the road and they may again struggle to cope with the hostile atmosphere.

Bayern Munich have scored 20 times across their six-match winning streak, but they also conceded in all four of their League Phase trips. Atalanta have scored at least twice in seven of their last nine matches, and four of their five home European games have featured at least three goals.

Atletico Madrid have won four of their last five games and each of their last four at home. They have conceded in the last three of these home wins, though, while Spurs are on a five-game losing streak but have scored in 12 of their last 13.

Newcastle fell to their third defeat in five games at the weekend and now face an in-form Barcelona side. The visitors are top of the La Liga table and are on a four-game winning streak, while they won 2-1 at this ground back in September.

These two sides are meeting in the knockouts for the fifth straight year, and Real Madrid have won three of the previous four meetings, including the last two. The Spanish giants have won eight of their last 10 under new boss Arbeloa at the time of the draw, and they are one of the few sides in Europe with the individual talent to match City.

While Chelsea beat PSG 3-0 in the summer’s Club World Cup, Enzo Maresca’s tactical tweaks were key in that victory. Months on, and the Blues look to have gone backwards. PSG clearly took issue with the Blues, and they can claim some revenge after eliminating three Premier League sides on their way to last season’s final.

Sporting are arguably the weakest of the top-eight sides, while Bodo have won four straight European games including home and away victories over Inter Milan. The Norwegian side went to the semis in the Europa League last year, and they can see off a Sporting side who overperformed their xG numbers at a huge rate in the League Phase.

Atletico Madrid were handily beaten by Arsenal and Liverpool in the League Phase, while they were a mess defensively against Club Brugge in the last round. Spurs won all four home games on their way to finishing fourth in the first round, and they can match an Atletico side who have been far from dominant in Europe in recent seasons.