Football predictions for Monday 17 August

Both of these carry enough of a threat to find the net (xG 1.3-1.6), and we make both teams to score about 58%. Expect goals at either end rather than a one-sided shut-out.

Both teams to score · 1.57Share

02:30

Seattle SoundersvVancouver Whitecaps

★★★★★

Both of these carry enough of a threat to find the net (xG 1.3-1.6), and we make both teams to score about 57%. Expect goals at either end rather than a one-sided shut-out.

Both teams to score · 1.57Share

Liga MXMexicoTable & fixtures

01:00

Santos LagunavGuadalajara Chivas

★★★★★

This has the look of a cagey, low-scoring game — around 2.9 goals in total (xG 1.1-1.8), keeping it under more often than not (about 73%). Clear chances should be at a premium.

Under 3.5 goals · 1.57Share

03:00

Club TijuanavCruz Azul

★★★★★

Both of these carry enough of a threat to find the net (xG 1.3-1.3), and we make both teams to score about 56%. Expect goals at either end rather than a one-sided shut-out.

Both teams to score · 1.69Share

VeikkausliigaFinlandTable & fixtures

15:00

GnistanvIlves

★★★★★

This has the look of a cagey, low-scoring game — around 3.5 goals in total (xG 1.8-1.7), keeping it under more often than not (about 68%). Clear chances should be at a premium.

Under 3.5 goals · 1.55Share

Romania SuperligaRomaniaTable & fixtures

15:30

U. ClujvUTA Arad

★★★★★

U. Cluj are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.9-0.8), and we make them about 63% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.

U. Cluj to win · 2.05Share

18:30

FCSBvFC Botosani

★★★★★

This has the look of a cagey, low-scoring game — around 2.9 goals in total (xG 2.0-0.9), keeping it under more often than not (about 72%). Clear chances should be at a premium.

Under 3.5 goals · 1.47Share

SuperligaDenmarkTable & fixtures

17:00

BrondbyvSonderjyske

★★★★★

This has the look of a cagey, low-scoring game — around 2.6 goals in total (xG 1.6-0.9), keeping it under more often than not (about 73%). Clear chances should be at a premium.

Under 3.5 goals · 1.53Share

AllsvenskanSwedenTable & fixtures

17:00

HackenvHalmstad

★★★★★

This has the look of a cagey, low-scoring game — around 3.0 goals in total (xG 2.1-0.9), keeping it under more often than not (about 86%). Clear chances should be at a premium.

Under 4.5 goals · 1.31Share

Primera DivisiónArgentinaTable & fixtures

17:45

Estudiantes Rio CuartovAtl. Tucuman

★★★★★

Atl. Tucuman are favoured here (xG 0.7-1.0), and draw-no-bet takes the sting out of it: if the game finishes level your stake comes back, so only a Atl. Tucuman defeat beats you.

Atl. Tucuman (Draw No Bet) · 1.85Share

20:00

LanusvIndependiente

★★★★★

This has the look of a cagey, low-scoring game — around 2.0 goals in total (xG 1.1-0.9), keeping it under more often than not (about 62%). Clear chances should be at a premium.

Under 2.5 goals · 1.41Share

22:15

Velez SarsfieldvDefensa y Justicia

★★★★★

This shapes up as a quiet, low-key game — around 2.4 goals between the two (xG 1.6-0.8). One side keeping it tight for a clean sheet is well on the cards.

Not both teams to score · 1.61Share

Süper LigTurkeyTable & fixtures

18:30

SamsunsporvGoztep

★★★★★

Both of these carry enough of a threat to find the net (xG 1.4-1.1), and we make both teams to score about 55%. Expect goals at either end rather than a one-sided shut-out.

Both teams to score · 1.85Share

EFL ChampionshipEnglandTable & fixtures

19:00

CardiffvWrexham

★★★★★

Wrexham favoured (xG 1.4-1.5); a draw refunds your stake.

Wrexham (Draw No Bet) · 2.05Share

Primeira LigaPortugalTable & fixtures

19:15

Casa PiavBenfica

★★★★★

Benfica shade this one on the numbers (xG 0.8-2.1), and we make them about 76% to win. They look the better bet on the road, and backing them outright is the straightforward way in.

Benfica to win · 1.24Share

Brasileirão Série ABrazilTable & fixtures

23:00

InternacionalvRemo

★★★★★

This has the look of a cagey, low-scoring game — around 2.7 goals in total (xG 1.7-1.0), keeping it under more often than not (about 56%). Clear chances should be at a premium.

Under 2.5 goals · 1.98Share

Santos Laguna v Guadalajara Chivas

Football predictions for Monday 17 August

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