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The hosts AFC Wimbledon come in-to the match in terrible form, winless in their previous seven matches and have lost six of those seven games. Within the previous three head-to-head matches the visitors Stockport have a perfect record, managing to win all three matches.

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Strasbourg v Mainz Tips, Predictions and 9.50 Bet Builder

16 April – 20:00 | Conference League | Stade de la Meinau

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RC Strasbourg must overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit against 1. FSV Mainz 05 if they are to keep their Conference League dreams alive.

Gary O’Neil’s side have become difficult to beat in recent months, but draws have crept into their performances at crucial times. Strasbourg entered the first leg on a 10-game unbeaten run, yet victories have been hard to come by — just five wins in that stretch.

Home form is also a concern. Le Racing have won only two of their last five matches at the Stade de la Meinau and managed just one clean sheet in that period. With only three clean sheets registered in 2026, defensive vulnerability remains a problem — and conceding would force them to score at least three times to have any chance of progression.

Mainz, meanwhile, have undergone a transformation under Urs Fischer. From relegation concerns earlier in the campaign, they now stand on the brink of a historic European semi-final. First-leg goals from Kaishu Sano and Stefan Posch gave Die Nullfunfer a firm advantage, and four clean sheets in their last seven matches suggest they are well-equipped to protect it.

Although Mainz suffered a narrow Bundesliga defeat to Freiburg at the weekend, their broader form remains strong. However, they face defensive absences heading into this clash, which could open the door for Strasbourg to apply sustained pressure.

With the French side needing goals and Mainz likely to sit compact and counter, this second leg has the ingredients for a tense but potentially open encounter.

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FC Shakhtar Donetsk come into this fixture with strong European pedigree and consistent attacking output, averaging ~1.8 goals per game across recent matches. Their technical quality and ability to control transitions give them an edge in open fixtures. AZ Alkmaar are dangerous at home but can be vulnerable defensively against sides with pace and movement in the final third. With Shakhtar’s experience and attacking efficiency, they hold a slight advantage in what should be a competitive game.

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ACF Fiorentina are typically very strong at home, where they control possession and dictate tempo, averaging ~1.6–1.8 goals per game in recent fixtures. Their structured build-up and attacking depth give them an edge, especially against visiting sides. Crystal Palace FC have been inconsistent away from home, particularly against technically strong teams, and can struggle when forced into deeper defensive phases. With Fiorentina’s home advantage and control, the home win is well supported.

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Nottm Forest v Porto Tips, Predictions and 17/1 Bet Builder

16 April – 20:00 | Europa League | City Ground

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Nottingham Forest welcome FC Porto to the City Ground with this Europa League quarter-final finely poised at 1-1 after the first leg.

Forest rode their luck in Portugal, facing 16 shots and generating just six of their own, yet they escaped with a draw that keeps their European dream alive. Having already beaten Porto 2-0 at home during the league phase, the Tricky Trees will believe they can repeat the feat — although their knockout home form raises concerns after losing both previous home ties in this stage of the competition.

Domestically, Forest are still fighting for Premier League survival, but Europe has been their escape. They have shown resilience in tight knockout games, including a penalty shootout victory over Midtjylland in the last round.

Porto, meanwhile, arrive in strong form. Francesco Farioli’s side are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions and sit top of Liga Portugal. Their consistency this season — 24 wins from 29 league matches — underlines the quality they bring to this clash.

However, Porto’s recent record against English opposition is less convincing. They are winless in their last five Europa League meetings with English clubs, including both fixtures against Forest this campaign.

With the tie level and both sides capable of scoring, expect an open and tense contest under the lights.

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The hosts Luton come in-to the match in excellent form, unbeaten in their previous six matches and have managed to win five of those six games. Meanwhile the visitors Northampton come in-to the match in terrible form, winless in their previous ten matches and have lost nine of those ten games.

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Taking a slight risk on this one, however the hosts Arsenal come in-to the match in bad form, losing three of their previous four games. Meanwhile the visitors Sporting come in-to the match in good form, winning four of their previous five matches.

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The hosts Racing Club come in-to the match in good form, managing to win four of their previous five matches. Within the previous two head-to-head matches the hosts Racing Club have a perfect record, winning both matches.

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The hosts Caracas have managed to score in all five of their previous five matches, with four of those games resulting in both teams scoring. Meanwhile the visitors Independiente have been involved in two matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous two matches.

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The hosts Bayern Munich have managed to score in all five of their previous five matches, with three games resulting in both teams scoring. Meanwhile the visitors Real Madrid have also managed to score in all five of their previous five matches, with all five games resulting in both teams scoring.

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The hosts Tromso come in-to the match in good goal scoring form, managing to score in all six of their previous six matches. Meanwhile the visitors Lillestrom have scored in four of their previous six matches.

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The hosts Sarpsborg have managed to score in all five of their previous five matches, with three of those games resulting in both teams scoring. Meanwhile the visitors Bodo/Glimt have managed to score in eight of their previous ten matches.

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The hosts Al Nassr have managed to score in all five of their previous five matches, meanwhile the visitors Al Ettifaq have been involved in four matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous five matches.

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The hosts AFC Wimbledon come in-to the match in terrible form, winless in their previous seven matches and have lost six of those seven games. Within the previous three head-to-head matches the visitors Stockport have a perfect record, managing to win all three matches.

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Bayern Munich v Real Madrid Tips, Predictions and 7/1 Bet Builder

15 April – 20:00 | Champions League | Allianz Arena

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Bayern Munich take a narrow advantage into the second leg against Real Madrid after a 2-1 victory in the Spanish capital.

Goals from Luis Diaz and Harry Kane ended Bayern’s nine-game winless run against Los Blancos, though Kylian Mbappé’s late strike ensures the tie remains finely balanced. Vincent Kompany’s men now return to the Allianz Arena, where they have been formidable all season.

Bayern have won 29 of their last 30 UEFA two-legged ties after winning the first leg away from home and have triumphed in all five Champions League home games this campaign, averaging over three goals per match. They also boast just one defeat in their last 28 UCL home fixtures.

Real Madrid, however, are synonymous with European comebacks. Despite inconsistent domestic form and mounting pressure on Alvaro Arbeloa, the 15-time champions have an outstanding record against German opposition in knockout football. Los Blancos have won each of their last nine UEFA two-legged ties against German teams and are unbeaten in their last four visits to the Allianz Arena.

With Bayern defending a slender lead and Madrid possessing the firepower of Mbappé and Vinicius Junior, expect a high-intensity contest with momentum swings.

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Arsenal v Sporting Lisbon Tips, Predictions and 10/1 Bet Builder

15 April – 20:00 | Champions League | Emirates Stadium

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Arsenal return to the Emirates with a slender advantage over Sporting CP after a dramatic 1-0 first-leg victory in Lisbon.

David Raya was outstanding in Portugal, keeping Sporting at bay before super-subs Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz combined for a late winner. That goal could prove priceless, as Arsenal now require only a draw to reach back-to-back Champions League semi-finals for the first time in their history.

History is firmly on the Gunners’ side. They have progressed from 17 of their last 18 European ties after winning the first leg away from home, while they are unbeaten in their last eight home games against Portuguese opposition in Europe (W6 D2).

However, momentum is not entirely with Mikel Arteta’s men. A 2-1 weekend defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League has reopened the domestic title race, and Arsenal have now lost three of their last four matches in all competitions.

Sporting arrive with belief despite the first-leg defeat. Rui Borges’s side tested Raya repeatedly and will take encouragement from Arsenal’s recent vulnerability. The visitors also welcome back key midfielder Morten Hjulmand from suspension, strengthening their engine room for this must-win clash.

While Sporting’s record after losing first legs at home is poor historically, they possess enough attacking quality to make this uncomfortable for the hosts.

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RC Celta de Vigo have been notably stronger at Balaídos, picking up the majority of their points at home while averaging ~1.5 goals per game in that stretch. Their attacking play, particularly through central areas, has improved in recent weeks. SC Freiburg remain competitive but have shown inconsistency away from home, especially against technically strong sides. With home advantage and slightly better attacking momentum, Celta are a marginal but justified selection.

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Luton Town come into this fixture as clear favourites, particularly at Kenilworth Road where they’ve been strong, winning consistently and conceding very few goals. Their structure, physicality and attacking efficiency give them a clear edge. Northampton Town have struggled for consistency, especially away from home where they average under 1 goal per game. With Luton’s home dominance and defensive solidity, the home win is well supported.

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