Making the trip to the Telia 5G -areena is an SJK side who have also had a pretty mixed bag in the early stages of the season as they sit just three points from top spot. The visitors have also been improving in their recent outings and with just one defeat in their previous seven outings, it is easy to see why they are in the position they are in. However, things are very tight at the top of the Veikkausliiga and defeat this Tuesday will put a very different spin on how the table looks.

Although this clash represents a meeting between the second and third best defensive records in the division, we think the recent improvements of the hosts and the fact that the visitors have it all to play for at the top of the league means that goals will be the order of the day. When you also consider that five of the previous seven encounters between the sides have resulted in both teams scoring, then backing both teams to find the back of the net looks like the best chance of a decent return.

One bet that does stand out as slightly overpriced is ‘Both Teams to Score’. Andorra are yet to score in qualifying, though they did show signs of life on the break against Albania, which bodes well ahead of a game where France will leave lots of space in behind.

What’s more, as good as the world champions can be, they do tend to be slightly sloppy against very weak opposition. Deschamps’ men recently conceded against Moldova, who they presented with more than one solid counter-attacking chance, while they also conceded against the likes of both Luxembourg and Belarus in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.

Ultimately, this is a tie that can safely be considered all but over. Corinthians are by far a stronger side than Lara and that’s more than apparent from the first leg and the two games between the two last year in the Copa Libertadores, which the Brazilians won 2-0 and 7-2 respectively.

All things considered, backing an away win looks the best way to play as far as the betting is concerned and is exactly where our money is going. Lara are losing consistently to far weaker opponents than the one they face here and we believe Corinthians can run out winners once again, this time via a 1-0 margin.

Chelsea may have to bring in Mateo Kovacic but when I look at the scenario where Ozil plays in the diamond shape behind Aubameyang and Lacazette, it plays into Arsenal's hands. Jorginho is not physical so it is teed up for Ozil. This is the time where he might just deliver for Arsenal. They are shaky and susceptible to the counter-attack but so are Chelsea. David Luiz is an accident waiting to happen, yet he can be amazing other weeks.

While it’s going to be hard for Empoli, that win at Sampdoria should spur them on. They are likely to go out on the offensive in this encounter, while we expect the visitors to leave gaps as a result. It would be a surprise if they suddenly turned on the style which has brought them this far. After all, it helped them thump seventh-placed Torino 4-1 last weekend. They’ve won three games on the spin, while they’ve scored 10 times in their last five matches. That should be enough to worry an Inter side who were just torn up by Napoli.

Given Inter’s six-game winning run over Empoli, we expect them to score. After all, Empoli have conceded in 89% of their league games. The visitors have seen over 2.5 goals in 24 of their last 29 games, while both teams have scored in 65% of their matches this term. We’re going for both teams to score as our tip here, while we see Inter pulling off a 2-1 win.

The recent head to head record between these two teams and their performances in the Primeira Liga over the last few weeks, suggests that over 2.5 goals will be scored and both teams will get on the scoreboard this weekend, with the most likely result being a draw. Both teams have scored in four of the last six meetings between these two clubs, and over 2.5 goals have been scored in two of the last six encounters between the pair. Three of the last six meetings between the duo have ended in draws, while Tondela drew their last game and Chaves have drawn two of their last five matches. Three of Tondela’s and five of Chaves’ last six matches have featured over 2.5 goals, and both teams have scored in three of the hosts’ last six and four of the visitors’ last five matches. With the home advantage Tondela should be able to hold firm and pick up the point they need to remain in the Primeira Liga, and we’re backing a final score of 2-2.

Tómané top scores for the hosts this season with twelve goals, while William leads the way for Chaves with five and has looked sharp towards the end of the season. We’re confident that over 2.5 goals will be scored and that both teams will score on Sunday, and have predicted a final scoreline of 2-2. Neither team has been at their very best of late, but both have been scoring and conceding goals on a regular basis of late, and this fixture has produced a decent amount of draws over the last few seasons.

When they lost heavily against Malmo a few weeks ago, Hammarby appeared to be heading in the wrong direction, though they’ve since got their act together, winning three out of three. After beating Sirius in comfortable fashion last time out, the hosts will approach this match feeling confident.

Since their defeat against the likely champions, Hammarby have performed well; they’ve offered a considerable amount going forward, while they’ve also done an excellent job of creating more than they’ve conceded. In their last three matches, Hammarby have posted expected goals for figures of 1.52, 3.03 and 2.17, while they’ve conceded numbers of 0.45, 1.61 and 1.06. Such stats tell us that Tuesday’s hosts are making a habit of offering lots more than their opponents in terms of creating scoring opportunities. The fact that they’ve notched seven goals and have conceded just three during that time also suggests that they’ve offered more than their opposition in terms of end-product too.

As for the visitors, well, Ostersunds once again underwhelmed on Saturday afternoon, as they failed to get the better of Hacken on home soil. They didn’t lose, which means that Ian Burchnall’s men are now unbeaten in five, but for the second game in a row, Tuesday’s visitors struggled to get going offensively. If they’re to get the better of a decent Hammary side, then they’ll need to improve, especially in the final third.

With the visitors focused on the result they need, they are likely to be a test for Besiktas. The hosts do have a strong record at the Vodafone Arena, with their recent winning run keeping them in the title hunt. The hosts have won four on the bounce at this ground, while they’ve managed to score twice or more in five of their last six at home. They should be able to add to one of the strongest home records in the league, especially given the visitors’ struggles on the road.

Alanyaspor have picked up just 12 points on the road this term – only 29% of their total. They come into this game with nine defeats on the road, compared to Besiktas and their 10 wins in 15 at their own ground. However, they are going to have to deal with a side who have hit scoring form in recent weeks. The visitors have scored in six of their last seven away games, but they’ve conceded 27 away goals, including six at Galatasaray. Given that 67% of Besiktas’ home matches have seen over 2.5 goals, with the visitors seeing their fair share of entertainment on their travels, we’re going for a home win and over 2.5 goals.

The performances of both teams this season, and especially over the last month or so, coupled with their recent head to head record, all points towards under 2.5 goals being scored on Monday and DC United pinching a narrow victory. Six of the last seven encounters between these two teams have produced under 2.5 goals, and DC United have won three of the last seven meetings between the pair and have only lost once during that period. Under 2.5 goals have also been scored in four of DC United’s last six matches and the hosts have won three of their last five in the MLS, while Sporting KC haven’t won any of their last five matches in the MLS. Sporting KC have kept no clean sheets in their last nine matches, but DC United have kept five clean sheets in their eleven MLS games so far this season, which is why we think the hosts will claim a win and a clean sheet in what should be a tight and tense match.

Rooney top scores for DC United this season with six goals so far, while Nemeth is on the same total for Sporting KC. We’re confident that under 2.5 goals will be scored on Monday, and have predicted a 1-0 win for DC United. The hosts have outperformed their guests this season and head into the match as the clear form favourites. This fixture hasn’t produced many goals over the last few seasons, and we’re expecting another tight and tense affair on Monday.

Home teams have consistently been the better side in h2h ties. In fact, every single h2h encounter so far has had the hosts finding the back of the net. Also, Dresden won five of the last seven such games at this venue.

Moreover, Dresden was unbeaten in their last five home ties, and in eight of the last ten, Meanwhile, St. Pauli lost the last three away ties, and five of the last six as well. They also conceded two or more goals in all these five fixtures.

As things stand, expect the hosts to avoid a loss at any cost. But do keep in mind that St. Pauli is fighting for the playoffs, and will give a very tough fight, considering time is running out for them, and due to the team having nothing to lose.

Finally, nine of the last twelve h2h match-ups and three of the last four at this venue had goals from both teams. It’s practical to expect goals from either side of the pitch.