This match in the Finnish Veikkausliiga is between two of the poorer teams in the league and while it may not be too easy to pick a winner it does not mean that there is not a great betting opportunity to be had.

I am confident that this game will have at least three goals in it.

RoPS have been involved in games with at least three goals in it in three of their last five home games and their last two home games have both been over 2.5 goals.

The same stats apply to IFK who have also been involved in three games with over 2.5 goals in their last five away matches.

Based on current form the value pick is over 2.5 goals.

This is a game that should see a good few goals and I am going with over 2.5 goals in this game.

Both these sides have been involved in games recently with at least three goals and I expect that trend to continue.

The last two games that Grindavik have played away have seen them lose 4-0 and 5-0 while four of the last five home games for Vikingur have been over 2.5 goals.

Take over 2.5 goals

I cannot see beyond an Aberdeen win today and for me, it was just a question of how many goals they will win by.

I do expect the Dons to win this game and so the worst case scenario for this pick is that your stakes are returned if the win is just by a single goal.

But I really am confident that Aberdeen will win by at least a couple of goals, it is certainly more likely than them winning by just a single goal or not winning.

The value is backing Aberdeen -1 and that is the pick for me.

Take Aberdeen -1

I fancy this game to go over 2.5 goals, in fact, I am very confident that it will end up with at least three goals.

I fully expect Vojvodina to win but also expect that Borac Cacak will score at least once.

I do not see value in picking the away side to win outright and so backing overs at good odds is the most sensible option.

Take over 2.5 goals

Tosno sprung a slight surprise when beating Arsenal Tula away but I am not convinced they will be able to overcome CSKA today

That said, CSKA themselves were shocked at home to Rubin Kazan last time out and so confidence in them is not at its highest either.

I do see CSKA probably winning but I doubt they will keep a clean sheet and therefore the value pick is over 2.5 goals.

Take over 2.5 goals.

A lot will depend on what sort of teams are sent out by the respective managers but I am confident that Coventry will be sending out their strongest possible side in front of their home fans.

Coventry is one league below Blackburn but that tends to go out the window in this sort of competition when you are looking at lower league sides.

Coventry won at the weekend and Blackburn did not, another factor to take on board.

Coventry is definitely the value bet here, they are long odds but are in front of their home fans and have momentum after the weekend, something Blackburn does not have.

Take Coventry to win

The first game of the Portuguese season for both these sides and it is the home side I am siding with today.

Maritimo is very strong at home recently, they are unbeaten in their last 15 home games and that have withstood the big boys of Portugal soccer, Porto, Sporting Lisbon and Benfica.

By contrast, Pacos have won just twice in their last 15 road games in the domestic league, hardly an impressive record.

All things considered, I am taking Maritimo to get their season off to a winning start.

Take Maritimo to win

The first game of the new Portugal season for these two teams and I am going with Rio Aves to grab the win.

Rio is a fairly strong home side, certainly better than what Belenenses are away and in front of their home fans, who will be full of hope for the new season, I expect them to claim all three points.

I would have liked better odds but what is available is acceptable.

Take Rio Ave to win outright

A tricky game this one between Stromgodset and Valerenga and choosing a result outcome is difficult but one thing that I am certain of is that there will be goals.

Both sides are more than capable of being in high scoring games and while recent clashes between these two have been low scoring affairs there was a time that whenever these two played each other we would get a glut of goals, I feel we are back to that state of play.

Both need the win and I fully expect them both to score and I would have gone for over 3.5 goals if that was available with better odds.

Take over 2.5 goals

First faces off against third in a massive game in Sweden today.

Malmo is leading the league by a massive ten points, they are clearly the best side in Sweden at this time but Djurgarden is no push overs, especially at home.

There is very little that separates these two at this time, Djurgarden has their last four at home while Malmo has won their last four away in the league.

Considering their respective home and away form I would have expected far closer odds but the odds clearly favour Malmo and I simply do not make them such clear favourites.

The last three times these two have met in Djurgarden the home side have won twice and Malmo once, so Djurgarden do have it within them to beat Malmo in front their home fans.

Take Djurgarden to get a huge result in front of their passionate fans.

First game for these two in the Portuguese Primeira and I am going with the home side to get off to a winning start.

Both sides have had average pre seasons and it is difficult to know for sure who is better positioned in the opening game, however, when you get two sides fairly evenly matched it tends to be the home side that wins in early season games, mainly because the crowds are very enthusiastic and hopeful for the season ahead.

Take Vitoria to win outright

This will be a very close game but I am confident that Zenit will have enough about them to win this game against Spartak Moscow.

Zenit rarely lose at home, in fact, they have lost just once in their last 27 home games in the league.

Spartak has a very mixed away record, they lose and draw as many as they win and against a side with such an impressive home record they will struggle.

Zenit looks good for the win.

A very close game is in prospect here, however, I am going to go with the home side to scrape the win.

The season is just three games old and so it is difficult to gauge them too deeply, however, recent results in Europe, friendlies and the league have shown me that Brondby is better at home at the moment than Copenhagen are on the road.

The game will be tight but I expect Brondby to win.

Take Brondby to win outright.

This game has all the signs of being packed with goals and even though the odds are a little low they are worth taking for this game to end over 2.5 goals.

Actually, this game is more about the away side, they struggle in defence but know how to score, a quick look at their last three away games shows that.

I was tempted to go for the away side to win but the over 2.5 goals simply looks more obvious and that is the bet I am going for.

Take over 2.5 goals

I am a little disappointed that I was unable to pick over 2.5 goals in this game which would have provided better odds, but I am very confident that there will be goals in this game and therefore will accept 2 goals or more at restricted odds.

Both teams are capable of both scoring and letting in goals, neither is at the top of their game and so goals looks a very strong possibility.

Take 2 goals or more

The first game of the English Championship for these two and a very close game is in prospect.

If this game was played in Leeds then I would have gone for the home win, however, with it being played in Bolton and the first game of the season then I am inclined to give the advantage to the home side.

The draw looks a strong bet to be fair, however, that option is not available to me and so backing Bolton on the spreads is the value pick.

Take Bolton +0

I am going with Odense to grab the win against Aalborg today.

Odense has been doing ok at home, losing on rare occasions, whereas Aalborg is not exactly prolific on the road with a very mixed record.

The season is still early, however, the respective home and away records over the last season or so and current form gives the edge to the home side and that is who I am backing today.

Take Odense tow in outright

This game really looks like over 2.5 goals for me and the odds are quite attractive all things considered.

Both sides have mixed records when it comes to games with over 2.5 goals and a case could be made for either outcome, however, two of the last three meetings between these two have ended over 2.5 goals and the further you go back the percentage is always in favour of over 2.5 goals, albeit slightly.

For me, it is about recent form, previous match ups and my own judgement and it all points to over 2.5 goals.

Take over 2.5 goals

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Zulte Waregem is certainly not one of the better sides in Belgium but they are a better team than Sint Truiden that is for sure.

Sint Truiden is woeful on the road and this is a great opportunity for Zulte get a win in front of their home fans.

Take Zulte to win.

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

The first game of the season in France Ligue 1 and I am taking Montpellier to get off to a winning start.

Caen is very poor away from home and while Montpellier finished last season in terrible form at home they were almost unbeatable in the early part of the season on their own ground.

If Montpellier starts this season at home like they did last season then they will win.

Take Montpellier to win.

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Still early days in the Czech top division but I am going with Sigma to get the win, they have a great home record and are not an easy team to beat in front of their own fans.

I do not feel that Liberec have enough about them to win this game and the odds are quite good on Sigma winning.

Take Sigma to win

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Both these teams lost their opening games of the season and so will be looking for their first points, however, I am of the opinion that it will be Teplice that emerges the winners.

Teplice are quite strong at home, whereas Dukla is very poor on the road, the odds favour the home win and I agree with those odds.

Take Teplice to win

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Randers have not got off to a great start this season but they have faced some stiff opposition and remain in good spirits. They may be the away side but they are a better side than Hobro and I am confident they will register their first win of the season.

Take Randers

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Two teams struggling this season but Halmstads has shown a little bit of form in recent weeks at home, instead of losing they have started drawing and today could be the day they convert a draw into a win.

Jonkopings is a poor away side and I have no confidence in them to get a result today, even against a team below them in the standings.

Take Halmstads to get a home win.

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

First game for both sides in the Championship this season and both will be looking to get the win.

I am taking Cardiff to get all three points, they are the better side if they play to form and even though Burton will enjoy home advantage they are still the inferior side.

Of course, it all depends on how Cardiff perform, I am of the opinion they will play to their best ability today, it is the first game of the season and they will be motivated and up for the match.

Take Cardiff to win

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Tricky game on the face of it but the reports I have been receiving about this game all point to a win for Coventry City.

Coventry has calmed down a bit considering the off field politics and the word is that they are united and raring to go.

Notts County has had a tricky time of it recently and question marks remain.

The news I have received has generally been positive about Coventry and not so much for Notts County.

Take Coventry to get the win.

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

The first game of the season for these two sides and it is Fleetwood that I am going for to get the win.

Based on reports I have received on this game I am confident that Fleetwood will get the win, they are in great shape and the club is buzzing. They fully expect to get their season off to a winning start and I share that confidence.

Take Fleetwood to win.

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

I really fancy Botafogo to emerge the winners against Sao Paulo in Brazil this evening, they are a decent home side and will be hoping to get the win, something I believe they will do.

Take Botafogo to win

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Dundalk should win this one but I am far from convinced they will keep a clean sheet and therefore the most logical pick from a value perspective is over 2.5 goals.

Take over 2.5 goals

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Early days in Belgium and this was a difficult game to analyse, but I came to the conclusion that there will be goals and so the over 2.5 pick is both the best value and most logical pick to have.

Take Over 2.5 goals.

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

This will be a tight game but I am of the opinion that Mjondalen will grind out the win in front of their home fans today in Norway.

Take Mjondalen to win

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Hearts should really win this one in a canter and I would not be surprised to see them knock in at least three goals if not more.

I expect this to be a high scoring game and with Hearts odds so low then the overs is the value pick.

Take Over 3 goals

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

I like the look of the home side in this and am confident that they will have enough about them to secure the win today.

Take FC Ilves to get the win

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

I fancy Falkirk to win this one but not to keep a clean sheet, the odds on Falkirk were too low to back outright and therefore the overs is the best option.

Take over 3 

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

This is the game I am looking forward today, I believe the odds on Jonkopings are too high and they have to be backed. Hammarby will not be walkovers but I am very confident that Jonkopings will do enough to get the win.

Take Jonkopings to win

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

I am not too happy about the odds on Odense but I do expect them to win this match against Horsens and I can live with the odds available.

Take Odense to win

Two of the better teams in Brazil Serie B and it is the home side that I am going with.

Juventude is a good home side, they are three points behind their opponents today and know a win will take them to equal first place in the standings.

The away side top the table and will be no walkovers but Juventude have won six of their eight home games and they represent the toughest challenge for the away side this season.

Take Juventude to win

Fourth placed Shamrock face off against seventh placed Bohemians in the Irish Premier League today and I see there being goals in this game.

Shamrock won their last home game 4-1 and Bohemians have been involved in games with at least three goals in them on four of their last five road games.

Both sides need the points and will be going for the win.

I expect Shamrock to win but to also concede and so Over 2.5 goals is the logical pick.

Take over 2.5 goals.

Cork is the dominant team in Ireland, they have won all ten games at home and top the table.

Galway have not won a single game on the road this season.

Bottom line is that this game is a bit of a mismatch and I fully expect Cork to win this match with ease.

Handicap is high at 2 goals but Cork is more than good enough to get the win.

Take Cork -2

This will more than likely be a tight game but I am confident that Bray will prove to be too good for Finn Harps and claim the win.

Bray is higher on the table by nine points and has home advantage, that should be enough to see them emerge the winners.

Take Bray to win

The opening game in the Bundesliga 2 and I am going with the home side to get the win.

First games are always tricky but Bochum are fairly solid at home, their fans will be passionate wanting their team to get off to a good start to the season and there will be no excuses if they do not register the win.

Take Bochum to win

First games in French Ligue 2 and I am taking Brest to get off to a winning start against promoted Chateauroux.

Brest was fairly strong at home last season and will be looking to be promotion contenders, whereas the away side will be looking to maintain their place in Ligue 2.

Take Brest -0.5

The first game of the French season for both these sides but based on history and home advantage I am going with Sochaux to claim all three points and get their season off to a good start.

Brest missed out on a promotion play off spot by just one point last season and will be looking to go one better this time round, whereas Bourg Peronnas are a promoted side that will be looking to stay in Ligue 2.

Take Brest -0.5

This is only the third game of the Danish season but I have seen enough to believe that the home side will win.

Sonderjyske has home advantage and is unbeaten after their first two games, whereas Helsingor has lost both their opening games and the signs are not good at this point for them.

It is still early but I am very confident that the momentum is behind Sonderjyske and that they will continue their fine start to the season.

Take Sonderjyske -1

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

This is a match up that Freiburg should win and win easily, I had this game down as 3-0 or 4-0 for the home side and so a handicap of -1.5 is a definite pick for me.

Take Freiburg -1.5

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Aberdeen simply must win this game if they want to have any hopes of putting together a run in Europe, Limassol will not be walkovers but I am confident that the home side will do just enough in front of their home fans to get the win.

Take Aberdeen to win

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

This will be a tight game but I believe that Crvena Zvezda will emerge the winners, they have home advantage and that could be key come the end of the game.

Take Crvena Zvezda to win

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

When I analysed this game I was not convinced that FC Midtjylland was as strong a favourite that the sportsbooks have made them to be, but at the same time, I lacked the confidence in Arka to spring a surprise.

What I was convinced of was that both teams would score and that there would be over 2.5 goals, in fact, I would go as far as to predict over 3.5 goals. 

Take over 2.5 goals

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Gent is one of my bankers and I would have backed them to win this game giving up 1.5 goals and so the handicap of -1 is a gift for me.

Take Gent -1

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

When I researched this game I came to the conclusion that Astra would be one of my bankers for the day. I am convinced that they will win this game and the odds were acceptable.

Take Astra to win

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

I have AEK clear winners in this Europa League match. I would have preferred a higher handicap with better odds but alas, the handicap has been set at just -0.5 and so the odds are very restrictive.

Take AEK -0.5

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

I fully expect Krasnador to win this game but the odds were just too low, however, I also expect Lyngby to find the back of the net and so the over 2.5 goal option became an excellent option.

Take over 2.5 goals

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

This is a game where I see the home side winning but not keeping a clean sheet.

The odds on a home win were too prohibitive for me and so the over 2.5 pick is the most sensible one.

Take over 2.5 goals

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

I am very confident that Stjarnan will win this game, I have backed them a little over the last month and they generally come good.

The handicap is higher than I would have liked but I am still happy to take what is on offer as I see them winning by a couple of goals.

Take Stjarnan -1

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Sturm Graz should have more than enough to notch up the win against St Polten today and while it will be a close game it should still be a win for Sturm.

Take Sturm Graz -0.5

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Start is a better side than Kongsvinger and it would be a surprise if they do not emerge the winners.

I fully expect Start to win by a couple of goals and am happy to take them giving up one goal.

Take Start -1

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

This is a game that Gothenburg should win with ease, the big question was by how many goals.

For me, it will be by at least two and therefore the pick has to be Gothenburg -1.

Take Gothenburg -1

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

I fully expect Kalmar to win this one but I am also convinced that they will not keep a clean sheet and so the logical and value pick is to go with the overs.

Take over 2.5 goals.

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

This game could be a classic and will probably be a high scoring affair but I am confident that City will prove to be too strong for the Fire in front of their own fans.

Take New York City -0.5

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

This is a game that Krasnador is favourites for and while I do see them winning I do not expect it to be a landslide and a scoreline of 1-0 or 2-0 is most likely and so going under 2.5 goals is the value pick.

Take Under 2.5 goals

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Sirius remains in great form and their home record is impressive and while Hacken is also in good form, they are lacking a little on the road and I cannot see them stopping the home side today.

Take Sirius outright

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

I expect that Gdansk will win this one but at the same time am convinced that Krakow will find the back of the net at least once and therefore the value and the most logical pick is over 2.5 goals.

Take over 2.5 goals

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

This is a game that Zenit really should win but it is still early in the Russian season and it would be no surprise at all if Rubin scores at least once today and so the strongest pick in this game is over 2.5 goals.

Take over 2.5 goals

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

I am taking Inverness to edge this one today, they have home advantage and while that may not have the impact in the same way it does in a league game it will still play a significant part in this cup game.

Take Inverness -0.5

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Two teams in bad form but Halmstads has started to show some better form at home drawing their last two games in the league in front of their own fans and this game is a great chance to finally knock up a home win.

Take Halmstads 

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Scottish League Cup game and one that should be an entertaining affair, I expect both sides to score at least once and for a winner to emerge, probably Partick, but they are not the value pick, over 2.5 goals is.

Take over 2.5 goals

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

I feel this game will be a lot tougher than most people think. Malmo should win but I do not see them winning easily and see a low scoring game with Malmo the most likely winners but a draw is still a possibility.

Take under 2.5 goals

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

This game has goals written all over it, neither side can buy a win at the moment and are conceding goals for fun and I see no reason why that will not continue today.

Take over 2.5 goals

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Two teams in the top half of the table and both will be looking for the win. I see a competitive game happening with both sides scoring at least one goal and a very high likelihood that one of these two will score at least twice.

Take over 2.5 goals

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

This game could go either way and both teams are more than capable of hitting the back of the net on multiple occasions, over 2.5 goals is the value pick in this match.

Take over 2.5 goals

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Haugesund has got their act together at home recently as the win over Rosenborg showed. Aalesunds have not won in their last three away games and they are starting to look shaky when on the road.

Take Haugesund to win

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Two sides at the bottom end of the table that desperately need points. Sandefjord is a lot better at home than they are away and Tromso are very poor travellers losing their last three away games 9-1 on aggregate.

Tromso did win away at Rosenborg but that was a shocking one off and generally speaking they are simply a bad away side.

Take Sandefjord to win.

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Both these sides have been involved in games recently with goals being scored freely, especially Norrkoping and I do not see that all of a sudden changing.

Take over 2.5 goals.

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

FC Lahti has a great opportunity here to collect all three points, they are strong at home, have won their last three games, two of them convincingly and have the momentum right now. RoPS are in OK form but not when they are away, they have won just once from their last 15 road games.

Take FC Lahti -1

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Ostersunds had a brilliant home win over Galatasaray in Europe midweek and are in excellent form. Djurgardens are also in great form but their recent wins have been against teams lower in the league.

Take Ostersunds to win

Due to time constraints, there is minimal written analysis today, however, all picks have been fully researched and analysed and you can be assured they come with my full confidence.

Five of the last six meetings between these two sides have ended over 2.5 goals and based on both sides recent form I see that pattern continuing.

Take over 2.5 goals

I like Corinthians, I back them on a regular basis and they very rarely let me down, in fact, I cannot remember the last time I lost with them.

Corinthians have won 11 of their last 12 Serie A games drawing the other and are currently on a five game winning streak and on a six game winning run at home. They sit at the top of the table and are simply the best team currently in Brazil.

Atletico is there for the taking, they are a huge 20 points behind Corinthians after just 13 games, they have only scored more than once in a game on two occasions all season and on the road have won just twice in their last 18 Serie A games this season and last.

I simply cannot see anything other than a home win here and even at odds that are not great this really is a home banker, the only question was how many they will win by and for me it will be by at least two, if not more.

Take Corinthians -1

Two poor teams with poor defensive record face off against each other today in the Swedish Allsvenskan.

In these sort of games, it pays to look at their recent records and the one thing that stands out for me is their involvement in games featuring a minimum of three goals.

Sundsvall last five games have all had at least three goals in them and in four of their six home games this season there has seen at least three goals.

Halmstads are a little more conservative but three of their last five away games have had at least three goals in them and four of their last seven games overall have had at least three goals.

When you factor in their league positions and how both are desperate for a win then it all points to a game that will have goals in it.

Take over 2.5 goals

The bottom two in the Swedish Allsvenskan face off against each other today in a game that both sides desperately need to win.

There is very little to separate these two sides, Eskilstuna has not won a single game this season from 14 played and have amassed just four points, however, at home, they have drawn on three occasions and lost three, which tells me that at home they do at least put up some resistance.

Kalmar has won twice but not away from home and have just one draw from six road games to their name, not a team that impresses when travelling.

This is a desperate game but the home side have the advantage here, they have lost 50% of their home games but against better opposition than Kalmar and at the same time have drawn 50% of their home game, again, against better opposition.

This is a huge opportunity for Eskilstuna to grab their first win of the season and I am backing them to do just that.

Take Eskilstuna outright

This is a game that Celtic must win and win comfortably and that is what I expect today.

Celtic do not want to do what Rangers in Europe did and get humiliated and they will be going for goals and a lot of them.

This Champions League qualifier is of the utmost importance to the Scottish Champions and they will be attacking fully throughout.

I would not be surprised if Linfield got a consolation goal at some point but even if they did not I can still see Celtic scoring at least 4 goals.

Take over 3.5 goals.

The first game of the Polish season today and as per usual in these sort of games, it is difficult to pick a winner, however, that does not mean that there are not opportunities to be had.

Both these teams have been in high scoring pre season games with almost 90% of their friendly games being at least 3 goals in them and while that is not the strongest indicator of what is to come it does show a pattern.

There is no form to go on and stats do not really apply so early on, but based on how these two teams have been performing, both defensively and offensively then I am convinced we will see goals.

Take over 2.5 goals

Under normal circumstances, I would not go with such a high overs but in this instant, I believe that over 3.5 goals s justified.

There is a huge gulf in class between Maltese side Hibernians and Austrian outfit Red Bull Salzburg and I expect that to show today.

Neither team has started their domestic campaigns as of yet but Hibernians have been playing competitive football in the Champions League qualifiers, Salzburg has been restricted to friendlies at this moment in time but I do not see that being too big a factor in this game.

In fact, Salzburg beat Anderlecht 4-1 just four days ago in a friendly and while that is not a competitive game that result is still impressive.

Hibernians surprised me last time out as I expected them to be eliminated from this competition but here they are.

I would not be surprised to see Hibernians score in front of their home fans but I fully expect that Salzburg will get a hatful and run out very clear winners come the end of the game.

I am going with Santos to grab a win this evening against Sao Paulo in the Brazilian Serie A.

Santos have been in mixed form recently, however, they have lost just the once in their last seven Serie A games, they just need to convert more draws into wins.

A draw and loss in their last two games will have shaken Santos a little but they have a great chance in front of their own fans to get back on track.

Sao Paulo are in very bad form, they have not won in their last six Serie A games managing just two points from a possible 18, they have lost five of six away games this season, whatever way you dress it up that is poor.

While Santos are not in great form they have a lot more going for them Sao Paulo and really should win this game.

Take Santos outright

I am a little surprised at the odds on this game and have Norrkoping far bigger favourites to win the game.

Norrkoping are second top and have a very good home record, they have lost just once at home this season and have won four of their last six at home.

Elfsborg are not exactly prolific when away from home, they sit in 9th spot and is winless in their last five away games in the league.

Now, Norrkoping did play in Europe on Thursday and last time they played in Europe they then lost in their next league game, but that was playing away in the league and the game on Thursday was really just about going through the motions as they had already won first leg 5-0.

I cannot see anything other than a home win and at good odds considering the opposition.

This is a game that Corinthians really should win, the question is by how many.

Corinthians is currently sitting top of Serie A, they have won their last five home games and in only one of those games did they actually concede goals.

Ponte Preta has not won on the road in Serie A for 18 games now, that is really bad, they do get the odd draw, but have scored in just one away game from their last six road trips.

The gulf between these two, especially with Corinthians at home and Ponte Preta away is immense.

I am far more confident that the home side will win by at least two goals than I am in them not winning or winning by just a single goal.

Take Corinthians -1

I am going with over 2.5 goals in this Swedish Allsvenskan match.

Malmo is currently the best side in Sweden and is unbeaten on the road this season and I would not be surprised to see them win, however, I do not believe they will keep a clean sheet.

Hacken is not as good as Malmo but does have home advantage and their record at home is not that bad considering their limitations. They have seen over 2.5 goals in five of their last six home league games and I do expect them to score in front of their home fans.

A draw is a possibility but a low one for me and I am more confident that Malmo will win and Hacken score and so over 2.5 goals is the most logical pick.

Take over 2.5 goals.

Aalesund is not a formidable home side but they have enough about them to be able to beat visitors Molde today.

Aalesund has won four of their last six home games, losing two, they are just two points behind Molde in the standings and will be looking to get three points today after seeing their season come a little unstuck recently.

Molde are not the strongest away side, just two wins in eight so far this season and over their last seven road games, they have won just once. Molde could only get a draw against third bottom Stromgodset in their last away game and while their recent form is good, it is mainly due to their home performances.

This will be a tight game but Aalesund home record compared to the away record of Molde is significant and will be the difference today.

Take Aalesund to win outright.

Time constraints mean that analysis is short today, but this pick has been analysed and comes with full confidence.

Sporting Kansas City is unbeaten at home in the MLS, they have won 6 from 9 and 5 of those wins have had at least 3 goals in them. I expect to see that pattern continue.

Time constraints mean that analysis is short today, but this pick has been analysed and comes with full confidence.

I expect Levski Sofia to win this game but I also expect the home side to get at least one goal and therefore the most logical outcome is over 2.5 goals

Time constraints mean that analysis is short today, but this pick has been analysed and comes with full confidence.

Gorica should emerge victorious in this matchup but there is a good chance they will concede at some point and so over 2.5 looks a solid pick.

Time constraints mean that analysis is short today, but this pick has been analysed and comes with full confidence.

Lyngby is a far better team than Bangor City and their narrow win in the first leg did not show the gulf between the sides, I fully expect they will be vastly improved tonight and will win by a couple despite a passionate home crowd.

Houston has an incredible home record, they have won seven and drawn twice this season without losing once, they are definitely better at home than they are on the road.

On the other hand, Montreal is a poor away side, they have won just once on the road all season long, they do draw a lot, five times in nine games, but against a team that has won seven times from nine home games, they are up against it for sure.

Montreal does have the slightly better form in the MLS at the moment than Houston but that is based on them winning their home games and Houston losing their away games, we have the reverse situation today.

All things considered, I am going with a home win, I just do not see any other result.

The question for me was would Houston win by more than the one goal and with five of their seven home wins being by at least a two-goal margin then I am of the opinion that is what we will see today.

I am going with Orlando to get the win this evening against Toronto.

Orlando had turned their home ground into a bit of a fortress but recently they have gone a little off track, they have lost just the once this season at home in the MLS, however, over the last five home games they have won just once, this follows a period of five consecutive wins.

But still, they remain a side hard to beat in Florida.

Toronto has won three games from nine road trips and is currently on a two-game losing run away from home in the MLS, they do not come into this game with a stellar away record and they are in no better form on the road than what Orlando is at home.

Orlando home form indicates they are unlikely to lose this game and the question for me was are they more likely to win the game than Toronto are to get the draw. I am confident that Orlando is more likely to win than Toronto draw or win.

Take Orlando to win.

Two teams in poor form at the moment and the truth is that while LA Galaxy is favourites, they are far from being solid favourites.

It seems that both sides are struggling to get wins and conceding goals is becoming an art form for both sides.

But that does not mean that there is not value to be had.

The overs looks good, I would have preferred over 2.5 goals and that is available in some places but I am still confident that this game will have at least 3 goals regardless.

Four of LA Galaxy last four MLS home games has had at least three goals in them and 8 of their last 9 MLS games, home or away, have had at least 3 goals in them.

7 of Real Salt Lakes last 8 games have had at least 3 goals in them and while they are better at home the same cannot be said of their away form.

This goal has goals written all over it and I am confident that we will see at least 3 goals and very probably more.

Colorado is the value to get another home win against a side that is not in the best away form.

The Rapids have won five of their last six home games and while they may not be having the best season to date they are certainly a strong side in front of their home fans recently.

Compare Colorado home form to the recent Seattle away form and you will see the difference.

The Sounders have lost four and drawn once in their last five MLS away games, they have conceded 14 goals in those games, scoring just four times.

Obviously, other form and factors play a part but the difference in the respective home and away records is simply too big to ignore.

Take Colorado to win outright.

I am going with Minnesota to continue to improve their home record and get the win today.

Minnesota first game at home saw them thrashed 6-1 by Atlanta, that is what you call a wake-up call, however, they have steadily improved on their home ground and have put together some very good wins and now have a much more positive record in front of their own fans.

Columbus, on the other hand, have a terrible record on the road. They have won just once five times away from home over their last 30 away games, that is not good and this season they have lost seven times and won just twice.

On current home and away form Minnesota clearly have the advantage, they have three wins and a draw from their last five home games, whereas Columbus has lost their last four away games on the bounce.

Take Minnesota to win outright.

Two teams that have taken to winning as a habit recently, Germany are World Champions while Chile has won the last two South American Championships.

Germany is the better team but Chile has beaten better teams than themselves on a regular basis over the last four years so it would be wrong to pick the Germans just because they have the better players overall.

I am taking the Germans to win not because on paper they should win but based on the games I have watched over the last couple of weeks involving these two teams.

The Germans have been their usual clinical selves and they just grind you down and as soon as the semi final games were concluded I immediately knew that I would be going with the Germans to win this final.

It will be a close game but overall, for me, the Germans have been the better side and will grind out the win.

This Brazilian Serie A game is a bit of a mismatch and it is very difficult to see anything other than a clear home win.

Botafogo sits sixth in Serie A, they have won three and drawn one of their four home games this season and over their last 15 home games in all competitions have won 11, drawn one and lost three, however, those three losses have been against top teams.

Avai is rock bottom of Serie A, they have lost all five of their away games and have won just once on the road in their last 21 Serie A games. This is not a quality side, certainly not on the road.

Shocks can happen, Santos showed that this week, but it is rare when a side firmly planted at the base of the league travels to one of the top sides and wins, very rare.

Everything to points to a home win and the only issue for me was the spread.

The spread is set at -1 and that seems fair to me, I expect Botafogo to win by at least two goals and while I could have done with better odds what is available is acceptable.

I am going with the home side to win this game outright.

Aalesund either win or lose at home, they have not drawn a single game in the league this season on their home turf.

Odd on the other hand have a very mixed away record, however, the headline figure is that they have won just twice from seven away games this season.

There is very little between these sides on current form and so for me, it comes down to who has the advantages going into this game and that is the home team.

Aalesund has the advantage because even though their home form is winning or losing it is better than the away form of Odd who do struggle to win away from home. 

The advantage is slight but it is enough. 

Take Aalesund to win 

Third-placed Sarpsborg host leaders Brann in what promises to be a great game.

I like Sarpsborg and believe they have what it takes to beat Brann today.

Brann at the top is slightly flattering, they occupy that spot mainly because of the dip in form suffered by Rosenborg, but fairs fair, they are top and as things stand the best side in Norway, but I would not get carried away just yet.

Brann is consistent at being inconsistent on the road, they have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 2, about as mixed as it gets and certainly not the away form of prospective champions.

Sarpsborg has won 5 of their 7 home games, losing just once, they are a lot stronger at home than Brann are away.

All things considered, I am going with Sarpsborg to get all three points today.