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The hosts Middlesbrough come in-to the match in unconvincing form, only managing to win once within their previous five matches. Meanwhile the visitors Ipswich are unbeaten in their previous four matches, winning three within that run.

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Birmingham City v Hull City Betting Tips and Preview – Championship

Date: 18 October, 15:00
Competition: Championship
Venue: St Andrew’s

Birmingham City v Hull City Match Preview

Saturday’s Championship action sees Birmingham City welcome Hull City to St Andrew’s as both sides look to kick-start their campaigns after inconsistent runs of form heading into the international break.

Birmingham signed off with back-to-back draws against Sheffield Wednesday and Wrexham, extending their unbeaten home record in the league but underlining the need to turn stalemates into victories. Chris Davies’ side have won just one of their last seven matches in all competitions, with defeats coming mainly on the road.

At home, however, the Blues have been far more reliable. St Andrew’s has become a solid base of operations, with Birmingham unbeaten on their own patch this season and conceding just twice across those games. That defensive discipline will be crucial again here against a Hull side that has struggled badly away from home.

The visitors arrive in the West Midlands having recorded three wins, three draws and three defeats from their opening nine league fixtures – the very definition of mid-table inconsistency. All three of their victories have come at the MKM Stadium, while on the road they have managed just two points from a possible 12, scoring five goals and conceding eight.

Manager Sergej Jakirović has seen his team produce lively spells in attack at home, but The Tigers’ away-day woes have become a real concern, and St Andrew’s has not been a happy hunting ground in recent years.

With Birmingham defending well at home and Hull struggling to carry their form onto their travels, this could be a cagey contest decided by fine margins.

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QPR v Millwall Betting Tips and Preview – Championship

Date: 18 October, 12:30
Competition: Championship
Venue: Loftus Road

QPR v Millwall Match Preview

An all-London clash opens Saturday’s Championship action as Queens Park Rangers welcome Millwall to Loftus Road, with just a single point separating the two sides in the table. Both teams are firmly in the early play-off picture and will be eager to maintain their momentum after the international break.

QPR entered the break in superb form, putting together a six-match unbeaten run that featured four wins and two draws. Victories over Charlton Athletic, Wrexham, Stoke City, and Bristol City have lifted the R’s into the top six and restored belief among supporters that a promotion push could be on the cards under manager Julien Stéphan.

It’s been a remarkable turnaround for QPR, who were humbled 7-1 by Coventry City earlier in the season but have since tightened up defensively and become a far more cohesive attacking unit. French playmaker Amir Kone has been central to that resurgence, scoring in four of his eight Championship appearances and offering consistent creativity in the final third.

Opponents Millwall will also feel encouraged after heading into the break on a high, following a 3-0 home win over West Bromwich Albion. That result provided an immediate response to their previous heavy 4-0 defeat to Coventry City, and manager Alex Neil will be hoping his side can build on that victory to close the gap on the top six.

The Lions’ form, however, has been inconsistent — two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six league matches — and both of their victories in that run came at The Den. Away from home, Millwall have been competitive but not ruthless, with back-to-back draws at Charlton and Swansea showing resilience but a lack of cutting edge on their travels.

Both sides have displayed flashes of quality in recent weeks, but with defences improving and attacking output sometimes patchy, another tight contest could be on the cards in W12.

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PSG v Strasbourg Betting Tips and Preview – Ligue 1

Date: 17 October, 19:45
Competition: Ligue 1
Venue: Parc des Princes

PSG v Strasbourg Match Preview

Ligue 1 action returns on Friday night following the international break with a headline clash at the Parc des Princes as league leaders Paris Saint-Germain welcome high-flying Strasbourg. With both sides sitting inside the top three, this promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the weekend in French football.

PSG are once again setting the early pace in Ligue 1, leading the table after an impressive start under Luis Enrique. The Parisians have picked up five wins from their opening seven league matches, continuing their dominance on the domestic stage despite a few tight contests along the way.

Crucially, the champions have been perfect at home so far this season, winning all three matches at the Parc des Princes — defeating Angers (1-0), Lens (2-0), and Auxerre (2-0) — and they have yet to concede a single goal in front of their home supporters.

While PSG’s attack remains loaded with quality, it’s their organisation and control that have stood out this term. Remarkably, six of their seven Ligue 1 games have produced Under 3.5 goals, suggesting that Enrique’s tactical balance is taking shape as the team looks to manage workloads across competitions.

Visitors Strasbourg have been one of the surprise packages of the early season. Under the guidance of English coach Liam Rosenior, they’ve climbed into third place, winning five of their first seven matches, including impressive victories over Metz, Nantes, Le Havre, Paris FC, and Angers.

Their confidence will be high heading into the capital, particularly after winning two of their three away games so far. Like PSG, Strasbourg’s matches have largely been measured affairs, with two of their three away fixtures finishing Under 3.5 goals. Rosenior’s side are tactically disciplined, difficult to break down, and may look to frustrate their hosts with compact defensive lines and quick counterattacks.

With both teams excelling defensively and preferring structure over chaos, this could be another tight Ligue 1 clash under the Friday night lights.

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Union Berlin to Win
Union have taken 7 points from their last 6 matches and remain tough to beat at the Alten Försterei. Their direct play style matches well against Gladbach’s loose defensive transitions, giving them a subtle but significant edge.

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Over 1.5 Goals
Eight of Union’s last 10 home matches and seven of Gladbach’s last 10 Bundesliga fixtures have featured over 1.5 total goals. Both sides average over 2.3 goals per game combined, and each possesses enough attacking intent to clear this line.

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Both Teams To Score
BTTS has landed in 67% of the past head-to-heads, and both clubs rank in the top half of the Bundesliga for average shots per game. Union tend to score at home, while Gladbach’s attacking style creates plenty of chances — even when they’re struggling for wins.

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Over 3.5 Cards
This fixture averages around 5 cards per game, with a consistent over 70% hit rate for 3.5+ lines in their recent outings. Tackles in midfield and defensive fouls on counters should keep this angle strong.

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Over 7.5 Corners
Both sides rank high in Bundesliga corner counts — Union through set-pieces, Gladbach via wide overloads. Expect 8–10 corners in total, matching their season-long averages.

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Tim Kleindienst to Score
Gladbach’s most consistent attacking outlet, Kleindienst averages 0.39 xG per 90 and leads the squad in shots on target. If Gladbach score, he’s the likeliest name on the sheet.

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Grêmio to Win
Grêmio have taken 8 points from their last five matches and boast a higher shot conversion rate (12%) compared to São Paulo’s 6%. At home, they average 1.6 points per game and tend to capitalise on limited chances — a clear edge over a São Paulo side who often dominate possession but struggle to convert. Grêmio’s efficiency and home crowd advantage tilt this one their way.

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Under 2.5 Goals
Statistically, only 31% of these fixtures produce over 2.5 goals, while both sides average fewer than two combined goals per match in recent form. São Paulo’s away games in particular have been tight, averaging just 1.5 total goals. Expect a structured game where defences stay organised and one or two key moments settle it.

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Over 3.5 Cards
The numbers point strongly towards a card-heavy contest — this fixture averages over 5 bookings per game, with a 95% probability of exceeding 2.5 cards. Both sides field aggressive players: Walter Kannemann and Douglas Moreira for Grêmio, plus Luciano da Rocha Neves and Enzo Díaz for São Paulo, who each sit among their club’s most booked players. High intensity and tactical fouls make this a prime card angle.

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Over 7.5 Corners
With both teams favouring width and averaging a combined 9.1 corners per match, the stats clearly support a corners play. São Paulo’s crossing volume is high, and Grêmio’s transitional counters often earn set-pieces at the other end. Over 7.5 corners has landed in 70% of previous meetings — well within range for another open, end-to-end encounter.

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Middlesbrough v Ipswich Town Betting Tips and Preview – Championship

Date: 17 October, 20:00
Competition: Championship
Venue: Riverside Stadium

Middlesbrough v Ipswich Town Match Preview

Friday night’s Championship action sees two promotion hopefuls go head-to-head at the Riverside Stadium, as Middlesbrough look to bounce back from their first defeat of the season when they host an in-form Ipswich Town.

Boro’s 1-0 loss away to Portsmouth before the international break brought an end to their unbeaten start under new manager Rob Edwards, who has quickly instilled the same level of structure and belief that took Luton Town to the Premier League. Before that setback, Middlesbrough had collected five wins and three draws from their opening eight matches, putting them firmly among the early pacesetters.

While Boro’s form has been impressive overall, goals have been hard to come by at the Riverside this term. Three of their four home fixtures have finished with Under 2.5 goals, with the Teessiders scoring just four times and conceding only once in front of their own fans. Edwards’ side have built a reputation for being disciplined, compact, and difficult to break down — traits that could prove crucial in a tight contest on Friday night.

Ipswich Town, meanwhile, head into this clash on a five-match unbeaten run, having rediscovered their momentum after a sluggish start to the campaign. Under Kieran McKenna, the Tractor Boys have recorded impressive victories over Sheffield United, Portsmouth, and Norwich City, and are once again playing with the intensity and precision that made them such an entertaining side last season.

However, Ipswich’s away form remains a concern. The visitors are still searching for their first away league win of the season, with all three of their matches on the road ending with Under 2.5 goals scored. A trip to the Riverside — where Middlesbrough boast one of the tightest defences in the division — could be another low-scoring affair.

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Arsenal have an opportunity to go further top of the league and I cant see them spurning this opportunity. Fulham v Arsenal games are usually very competitive and as such, there are lots of markets to dip into.  But simply, Arsenal look the best defensive team in the world and are slowly starting to figure it out moving forwards on the pitch with their new attacking additions. I’d expect them to go to Craven Cottage and make a statement performance.

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Historical data suggests that over 2.5 goals is a solid market selection here. Usually, BTTS is a market than lands in this fixture but with how solid Arsenal have been defensively, it would be a tall order for Fulham to score a goal, if they do, advantage us. But over 2.5 goals regardless is achievable with an Arsenal side who are finding their new found identity in the final 3rd.

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Despite the arrival of Isak, it has been Ekitike who has stole the headlines of the summer signing for Liverpool. He has scored 5 goals so far, shown flashes of brilliance and an overall combination play that Liverpool fans are more used to seeing out of Roberto Firmino. Should he start, we expect him to be involved and on the scoresheet taking advantage of a weak United back line.

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Despite his lack of goals so far since joining Arsenal, Gyokeres is becoming a focal point in this attack and is always there in the correct position, it just hasnt quite come off for him so far. Despite this, he has actually been involved on the shot on target market a fair bit this season and as such, we fancy him to find a shot on target against a Fulham side which suit him up front in a physical battle.

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Liverpool come into this game off the back of 3 straight losses and 2 straight in the league. Despite this, Liverpools home form is imperious and they very rarely lose at home. Given this and their need to get back to form, we expect Liverpool to win here in an action packed game.

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Both teams to score is a solid selection here with both sides having shown strength and weaknesses as both ends of the pitch. Liverpool could and should score on any given day, but have shown weaknesses this season including from set pieces. United on the other hand have conceded goals in flurries and still look fragile at the back, but in recent weeks have shown more fluidity in attack and scoring more goals.

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Despite the arrival of Isak, it has been Ekitike who has stole the headlines of the summer signing for Liverpool. He has scored 5 goals so far, shown flashes of brilliance and an overall combination play that Liverpool fans are more used to seeing out of Roberto Firmino. Should he start, we expect him to be involved and on the scoresheet taking advantage of a weak United back line.

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Over 8.5 corners has been the go too market here this season and it is because of the increased opportunity for corners. In this game, we expect attacking intent and shots, which in turn will lead to corners. We are not asking for too much here but a nice  boost to the builder.

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Paris SG vs Strasbourg – Both Teams To Score: Yes

Paris Saint-Germain continue to look irresistible going forward but far from convincing defensively, especially in Ligue 1 matches either side of their European fixtures. They’ve conceded in six of their last eight league games despite boasting one of Europe’s most expensive back lines. Strasbourg have scored in each of their last five away games, often finding success from set-pieces and counter-attacks. With PSG’s front line certain to create plenty of chances yet their defence prone to lapses, both teams finding the net looks a strong angle in what should be an entertaining clash at the Parc des Princes.

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Hannover 96 vs Schalke 04 – Both Teams To Score: Yes

Hannover and Schalke have been among the 2. Bundesliga’s most attack-minded sides, each averaging more than 1.7 goals per game this season. Hannover’s home fixtures have been particularly open, with eight of their last ten seeing both sides score, while Schalke’s away record tells a similar story — goals scored in five straight trips but no clean sheet since August. Both possess attacking quality but remain vulnerable at the back, and with recent head-to-heads also producing BTTS in four of the last five meetings, goals at both ends look highly likely once again.

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Roda JC vs Den Bosch – Both Teams To Score: Yes

Roda have started the Eerste Divisie campaign brightly but have rarely managed a clean sheet, conceding in seven of their last eight matches. Den Bosch are unpredictable yet dangerous on the break, and their away fixtures tend to produce high-scoring outcomes — six of their last seven on the road have gone over 2.5 goals. Both sides favour an attacking approach and commit men forward in transition, which usually leaves space at the back. With both teams scoring freely yet struggling to defend leads, BTTS looks one of the stronger selections in the Dutch second tier this weekend.

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VVV-Venlo vs FC Emmen – Both Teams To Score: Yes

VVV’s home record tells a clear story — seven of their last eight fixtures in Venlo have seen goals at both ends. They’re efficient going forward but inconsistent defensively, particularly against sides who move the ball quickly through midfield. Emmen have found their scoring touch in recent weeks, hitting at least two in four consecutive matches, but they’ve also conceded in every away game so far. With both teams pushing for promotion and attacking as a first instinct, this clash has the makings of another goal-filled encounter.

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Widzew Łódź vs Radomiak Radom – Both Teams To Score: Yes

Widzew’s recent Ekstraklasa form has been built on entertainment rather than control, with their last six games producing an average of 3.2 goals. They’ve scored in every home match this season but continue to look fragile defending set-plays. Radomiak come into this fixture on a run of four BTTS results in five, driven by their pace in attack and willingness to commit bodies forward. Both teams carry attacking threat but lack clean-sheet consistency, so another scoreline featuring goals for each side looks the most logical outcome.

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Silkeborg vs København – Both Teams To Score: Yes

Silkeborg’s attacking style has made them one of the Superliga’s most entertaining teams, with their last six games producing 22 total goals. They move the ball quickly and press high, but that leaves them open against top-quality opposition. København have scored in every domestic match this season but have conceded in nine of their last ten, struggling to contain pace in wide areas. With both teams in strong scoring form and defensive gaps evident on each side, BTTS looks a standout selection in this Danish top-flight fixture.

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The hosts PSG have managed to score in four of their previous five matches, meanwhile the visitors Strasbourg have been involved in three matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous four matches, scoring in all four games respectively.

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The hosts Eindhoven have been involved in two matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous three matches, meanwhile the visitors Vitesse have been involved in five matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous five matches.

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The hosts Helmond have managed to score in four of their previous five matches, meanwhile the visitors Jong AZ have been involved in three matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous five matches. Within the previous five head-to-head matches, all five matches have resulted in both teams scoring.