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Taking a bit of a risk on this one but if either side are to win, we fancy it to be the hosts. Gremio have only lost once within their previous five matches, meanwhile the visitors São Paulo have lost four of their previous five matches.

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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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Huddersfield Town v Bolton Wanderers Betting Tips and Preview – League One

Date: 16 October, 20:00
Competition: League One
Venue: John Smith’s Stadium

Huddersfield Town v Bolton Wanderers Match Preview

Huddersfield Town return to League One action on Thursday night after last weekend’s scheduled trip to Luton Town was postponed due to international call-ups. With just one win from their last six matches in all competitions, Darren Grant’s men will be determined to rediscover some rhythm and deliver a statement performance under the lights at the John Smith’s Stadium.

The Terriers’ only bright spot in recent weeks came via a narrow 1-0 away win at Exeter City, but that has been sandwiched between defeats in the EFL Cup, EFL Trophy, and league losses to Bradford City and Stockport County. Confidence remains fragile, and Huddersfield’s inconsistency has seen them slide toward the lower reaches of the table despite flashes of quality from key players like Joe Taylor and Leo Castledine.

Bolton Wanderers, meanwhile, sit just two points behind Huddersfield and will be keen to respond after being humbled 3-0 away at Burton Albion last weekend. That defeat was a reminder of their ongoing struggles away from home, as the Trotters are still searching for their first league victory on the road this season.

However, Steven Schumacher’s men have generally been a tough side to beat — losing just two of their last 12 games in all competitions — and have shown resilience with five wins and five draws in that run. The visitors carry a real attacking threat through Mason Burstow, the League One top scorer with seven goals this term, though he has struggled to replicate his scoring form away from home.

Both sides will view this fixture as an opportunity to build momentum heading into the winter period, but Bolton’s greater depth and consistency may just give them the edge in what looks a tight and competitive midweek clash.

Reason for Tip

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 Csikszereda have managed to score in four of their previous five matches, meanwhile the visitors CFR Cluj have been involved in five matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous five matches.

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