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CR Flamengo are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 2.2-0.6), and we make them about 78% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.

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Top pickCR Flamengo to win · 1.39

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UPLUkraine Premier LeagueUkraineTable & fixtures

10:00

Chornomorets OdesavObolon Kyiv

Zhejiang ProfessionalvWuhan Three Towns

Chornomorets Odesa are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.2-0.8), and we make them about 44% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.

Match outlookChornomorets Odesa to win · 2.30Share

Chinese Super LeagueChinaTable & fixtures

11:35

Hapoel Tel AvivvHapoel Petah Tikva

This should be an open game: we make it around 3.7 goals between the two (xG 2.3-1.4), landing about 68% of the time on these numbers. Both sides carry a threat, so the goals should follow.

Top pickOver 2.5 goals · 1.39Share

ILHIsrael Ligat ha'AlIsraelTable & fixtures

12:45

Belshina BobruiskvFC Minsk

Hapoel Tel Aviv are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.5-0.9), and we make them about 53% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.

Match outlookHapoel Tel Aviv to win · 1.44Share

BVLBelarus Vysshaya LigaBelarusTable & fixtures

13:30

FC Minsk shade this one on the numbers (xG 1.2-1.7), and we make them about 50% to win. They look the better bet on the road, and backing them outright is the straightforward way in.

Match outlookFC Minsk to win · 2.00Share

VeikkausliigaFinlandTable & fixtures

15:00

LahtivJaro

UTA AradvSepsi Sf. Gheorghe

Lahti are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.8-0.7), and we make them about 65% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.

Top pickLahti to win · 1.53Share

Romania SuperligaRomaniaTable & fixtures

15:00

UTA Arad are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.5-0.9), and we make them about 48% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.

Match outlookUTA Arad to win · 1.93Share

APLArmenia Premier LeagueArmeniaTable & fixtures

16:00

FC NoahvVan

Harju JalgpallikoolvFC Kuressaare

FC Noah are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 2.7-0.7), and we make them about 84% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.

Match outlookFC Noah to win · 1.12Share

EMEstonia MeistriliigaEstoniaTable & fixtures

16:00

Widzew LodzvWieczysta Krakow

Harju Jalgpallikool are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.7-1.1), and we make them about 53% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.

Match outlookHarju Jalgpallikool to win · 1.98Share

EkstraklasaPolandTable & fixtures

16:00

Floridsdorfer ACvFC Liefering

Both of these carry enough of a threat to find the net (xG 1.8-1.1), and we make both teams to score about 56%. Expect goals at either end rather than a one-sided shut-out.

Match outlookBoth teams to score · 1.58Share

A2LAustria 2. LigaAustriaTable & fixtures

16:30

Floridsdorfer AC are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.5-1.2), and we make them about 43% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.

Match outlookFloridsdorfer AC to win · 2.40Share

Süper LigTurkeyTable & fixtures

KasimpasavKonyaspor

This is about Kasimpasa's goals alone, not the game's total. We make them around 1.5 on the day, and the bet needs them to find the net, which we make about 80%.

Top pickKasimpasa to score · 1.30Share

SuperligaDenmarkTable & fixtures

LyngbyvSilkeborg

This is about Lyngby's goals alone, not the game's total. We make them around 1.5 on the day, and the bet wants them to 2 or fewer, which we make about 81%.

Top pickLyngby to score 2 or fewer · 1.36Share

CFDCyprus First DivisionCyprusTable & fixtures

Omonia 29 MaiouvAEK Larnaca

AEK Larnaca shade this one on the numbers (xG 0.8-2.3), and we make them about 73% to win. They look the better bet on the road, and backing them outright is the straightforward way in.

Top pickAEK Larnaca to win · 1.45Share

EliteserienNorwayTable & fixtures

Sarpsborg 08vKFUM Oslo

Sarpsborg 08 are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.6-0.9), and we make them about 54% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.

Match outlookSarpsborg 08 to win · 1.62Share

BPLBulgaria Parva LigaBulgariaTable & fixtures

Slavia SofiavCSKA 1948

Puskás FC AcademyvKispest Honvéd

CSKA 1948 shade this one on the numbers (xG 1.0-1.3), and we make them about 44% to win. They look the better bet on the road, and backing them outright is the straightforward way in.

Match outlookCSKA 1948 to win · 1.83Share

HNIHungary NB IHungaryTable & fixtures

17:30

Puskás FC Academy are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.7-1.1), and we make them about 54% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.

Match outlookPuskás FC Academy to win · 2.10Share

Austrian BundesligaAustriaTable & fixtures

17:30

SK RapidvTirol

We make this around 3.0 goals (xG 2.0-1.0), so the line leaves room: it takes five or more to beat us, keeping it under more often than not (about 73%).

Top pickUnder 4.5 goals · 1.30Share

Ligue 2FranceTable & fixtures

18:00

AnnecyvDijon

This is about Dijon's goals alone, not the game's total. We make them around 1.0 on the day, and the bet wants them to 1 or fewer, which we make about 74%.

Top pickDijon to score 1 or fewer · 1.38Share

EredivisieNetherlandsTable & fixtures

18:00

GroningenvZwolle

This is about Zwolle's goals alone, not the game's total. We make them around 1.2 on the day, and the bet needs them to find the net, which we make about 70%.

Top pickZwolle to score · 1.36Share

CHCroatia HNLCroatiaTable & fixtures

18:00

RudešvSlaven

Bayern MunichvUnion Berlin

Slaven shade this one on the numbers (xG 1.4-1.9), and we make them about 49% to win. They look the better bet on the road, and backing them outright is the straightforward way in.

Match outlookSlaven to win · 1.98Share

BundesligaGermanyTable & fixtures

18:30

Bayern Munich are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 3.8-0.9), and we make them about 92% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.

Match outlookBayern Munich to win · 1.08Share

Serie BItalyTable & fixtures

18:30

Juve StabiavCesena

Juve Stabia are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.4-1.0), and we make them about 43% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.

Match outlookJuve Stabia to win · 2.35Share

Ligue 1FranceTable & fixtures

MonacovLens

Both of these carry enough of a threat to find the net (xG 1.7-1.5), and we make both teams to score about 64%. Expect goals at either end rather than a one-sided shut-out.

Match outlookBoth teams to score · 1.52Share

Serie AItalyTable & fixtures

MonzavSassuolo

Both of these carry enough of a threat to find the net (xG 1.4-1.9), and we make both teams to score about 56%. Expect goals at either end rather than a one-sided shut-out.

Match outlookBoth teams to score · 1.68Share

CPCymru PremierWalesTable & fixtures

Airbus UK BroughtonvFlint Town United

Flint Town United shade this one on the numbers (xG 1.5-1.6), and we make them about 40% to win. They look the better bet on the road, and backing them outright is the straightforward way in.

Match outlookFlint Town United to win · 2.50Share

League of IrelandIrelandTable & fixtures

Derry CityvGalway

This is about Galway's goals alone, not the game's total. We make them around 1.1 on the day, and the bet wants them to 1 or fewer, which we make about 69%.

Top pickGalway to score 1 or fewer · 1.40Share

Belgian Pro LeagueBelgiumTable & fixtures

GentvStandard

This is about Standard's goals alone, not the game's total. We make them around 1.0 on the day, and the bet wants them to 1 or fewer, which we make about 72%.

Top pickStandard to score 1 or fewer · 1.29Share

National LeagueEnglandTable & fixtures

YeovilvSolihull

This is about Yeovil's goals alone, not the game's total. We make them around 1.6 on the day, and the bet wants them to 2 or fewer, which we make about 75%.

Top pickYeovil to score 2 or fewer · 1.29Share

La LigaSpainTable & fixtures

19:00

EspanolvElche

Both of these carry enough of a threat to find the net (xG 1.6-1.2), and we make both teams to score about 53%. Expect goals at either end rather than a one-sided shut-out.

Match outlookBoth teams to score · 1.82Share

EFL ChampionshipEnglandTable & fixtures

19:00

Bristol CityvWatford

Sportivo TrinidensevGuaraní

Both of these carry enough of a threat to find the net (xG 1.6-1.0), and we make both teams to score about 52%. Expect goals at either end rather than a one-sided shut-out.

Match outlookBoth teams to score · 1.79Share

PDPParaguay División ProfesionalParaguayTable & fixtures

19:00

Alianza AtléticovComerciantes Unidos

Sportivo Trinidense are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.2-1.1), and we make them about 37% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.

Match outlookSportivo Trinidense to win · 2.15Share

PL1Peru Liga 1PeruTable & fixtures

20:00

Central CordobavDefensa y Justicia

Alianza Atlético are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.7-0.8), and we make them about 61% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.

Match outlookAlianza Atlético to win · 1.59Share

Primera DivisiónArgentinaTable & fixtures

21:00

Independiente PetrolerovSan Antonio Bulo Bulo

This is about Defensa y Justicia's goals alone, not the game's total. We make them around 1.0 on the day, and the bet wants them to 1 or fewer, which we make about 72%.

Top pickDefensa y Justicia to score 1 or fewer · 1.35Share

BDPBolivia División ProfesionalBoliviaTable & fixtures

23:00

New York CityvNew York Red Bulls

Independiente Petrolero are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 2.2-1.2), and we make them about 61% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.

Match outlookIndependiente Petrolero to win · 1.62

MLSUSA & CanadaTable & fixtures

23:30