Best Tips 1X2 Today: Free 1X2 Football Predictions

My 1X2 read on ASO Chlef versus ES Setif points to a draw between ASO Chlef and ES Setif. BTTS landed in 3 of ASO Chlef's recent five outings. That said, a draw call says I see two well-matched sides cancelling each other out. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

Weighing up JS Kabylie versus JS El Biar, I settle on a home win for JS Kabylie. Over their last five, JS Kabylie have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1. JS Kabylie look the more likely winners the way I read this tie.

The way I see MC Oran versus Olympique Akbou, I'd back a home win for MC Oran. I give MC Oran the advantage on form and how they match up here. Both teams scored in 2 of Olympique Akbou's last five games. That said, goals have been scarce for MC Oran: over 2.5 in 0 of five. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

I'm leaning toward a home win for GC Mascara in this Algeria Ligue 2 tie. Hussein Dey have gone over 2.5 in 4 of their last five, under in 1. Over their last five, Hussein Dey have won 2, drawn 0 and lost 3. I give GC Mascara the advantage on form and how they match up here. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

I'm weighing recent results and tactical shape rather than reputation. Weighing up Koléa versus Usm El Harrach, I settle on an away win for Usm El Harrach. I expect Usm El Harrach to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

My 1X2 read on Mostaganem versus MC Saida points to a home win for Mostaganem. Mostaganem come in with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat from their last five. My lean to Mostaganem rests on them controlling the key phases. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

Taghit come in with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats from their last five. I expect RC Kouba to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. Weighing up RC Kouba versus Taghit, I settle on a home win for RC Kouba. 3 of RC Kouba's last five cleared 2.5 goals; 2 stayed under. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

Both teams scored in 3 of Sidi Benali's last five games. Recent form for Sidi Benali: 2W-2D-1L across five games. The way I see Sidi Benali versus WA Tlemcen, I'd back a home win for Sidi Benali. I expect Sidi Benali to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

WA Mostaganem have scored 5 goals and conceded 4 goals over their last five. I make Blida against WA Mostaganem a home win for Blida.

The way I see Teleghma versus CA Batna, I'd back an away win for CA Batna. Teleghma have managed 2 wins in their last five, with 1 drawn and 2 lost. My lean to CA Batna rests on them controlling the key phases. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

I like a draw between Interclube and Desportivo Huíla when I look at Interclube against Desportivo Huíla. I see equilibrium in this one rather than one side taking charge. Form, venue and how the two sides match up all feed into this. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

Both teams scored in 4 of Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto's last five games. For Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto versus Gimnasia L.P., my call is an away win for Gimnasia L.P.. Backing Gimnasia L.P., I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. Over their last five, Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto have won 1, drawn 0 and lost 4. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

I'm leaning toward a home win for Huracan in this Argentina Liga Profesional Argentina tie. Recent form for Tigre: 0W-1D-4L across five games. Huracan have managed 2 wins in their last five, with 0 drawn and 3 lost. I expect Huracan to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. Set it against the rest of your own research.

BTTS landed in 4 of Sardarapat's recent five outings. I like a home win for Sardarapat when I look at Sardarapat against Van. Set it against the rest of your own research.

I give Pyunik Yerevan the advantage on form and how they match up here. Both teams scored in 3 of FC Urartu's last five games. Over their last five, FC Urartu have won 3, drawn 2 and lost 0. Weighing up Pyunik Yerevan versus FC Urartu, I settle on a home win for Pyunik Yerevan. 4 of FC Urartu's last five cleared 2.5 goals; 1 stayed under. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

Picking the draw, I expect a cagey, balanced game decided by fine margins. Both teams scored in 4 of Brisbane Roar's last five games. I make Brisbane Roar against Auckland a draw between Brisbane Roar and Auckland. Brisbane Roar have been firing, racking up 12 goals in five. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

I make Broadmeadow Magic against Adelaide City a draw between Broadmeadow Magic and Adelaide City. Broadmeadow Magic have managed 2 wins in their last five, with 1 drawn and 2 lost. BTTS landed in 1 of Broadmeadow Magic's recent five outings. 3 of Broadmeadow Magic's last five cleared 2.5 goals; 2 stayed under. Picking the draw, I expect a cagey, balanced game decided by fine margins. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

Over their last five, Sydney Olympic have won 0, drawn 1 and lost 4. Marconi Stallions sit on 4 goals scored and 7 goals conceded across five games. I make Sydney Olympic against Marconi Stallions an away win for Marconi Stallions. Backing Marconi Stallions, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. Sydney Olympic have leaked heavily — 10 goals conceded in just five matches. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

TSV Hartberg come in with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat from their last five. I expect Grazer AK to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. My 1X2 read on Grazer AK versus TSV Hartberg points to a home win for Grazer AK. In their last five, Grazer AK found the net 7 times and shipped 12 goals. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

My lean to SKN ST. Polten rests on them controlling the key phases. BTTS landed in 4 of SKN ST. Polten's recent five outings. WSPG Wels have scored 9 goals and conceded 11 goals over their last five. I make SKN ST. Polten against WSPG Wels a home win for SKN ST. Polten. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

3 of Wiener SC's last five cleared 2.5 goals; 2 stayed under. I expect Wiener SC to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. My 1X2 read on Wiener SC versus Traiskirchen points to a home win for Wiener SC. BTTS landed in 4 of Wiener SC's recent five outings. Set it against the rest of your own research.

Weighing up Deutschlandsberger SC versus SV Lafnitz, I settle on a home win for Deutschlandsberger SC. SV Lafnitz have been hard to separate, drawing 4 of their last five. Deutschlandsberger SC have seen both teams score in 4 times from five, with 1 blanks at one end. I expect Deutschlandsberger SC to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

Weighing up Donau Klagenfurt versus Treibach, I settle on a draw between Donau Klagenfurt and Treibach. Donau Klagenfurt come in with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats from their last five. A draw call says I see two well-matched sides cancelling each other out.

I expect Al Riffa to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. The way I see Al Riffa versus Al Najma Manama, I'd back a home win for Al Riffa. Over their last five, Al Riffa have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1. BTTS landed in 3 of Al Najma Manama's recent five outings. In their last five, Al Najma Manama found the net 8 times and shipped 7 goals. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

I see equilibrium in this one rather than one side taking charge. FK Arsenal Dzerzhinsk have managed 0 wins in their last five, with 2 drawn and 3 lost. Bate Borisov sit on 3 goals scored and 7 goals conceded across five games. I make FK Arsenal Dzerzhinsk against Bate Borisov a draw between FK Arsenal Dzerzhinsk and Bate Borisov. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

Recent form for Zulte Waregem: 1W-0D-4L across five games. I make Zulte Waregem against Club Brugge KV an away win for Club Brugge KV.

My 1X2 read on KAA Gent II versus K. Lierse S.K. points to a draw between KAA Gent II and K. Lierse S.K.. KAA Gent II have seen both teams score in 3 times from five, with 2 blanks at one end. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

Context matters too — stakes, scheduling and rotation. Seraing United look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. I'm calling Seraing United versus Liège as a home win for Seraing United. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

I expect Real Potosí to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. Everything points me toward a home win for Real Potosí in Real Potosí versus Independiente Petrolero. I'm weighing recent results and tactical shape rather than reputation. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

A draw call says I see two well-matched sides cancelling each other out. In their last five, Gremio found the net 5 times and shipped 6 goals. Atletico Paranaense have gone over 2.5 in 3 of their last five, under in 2. I'm calling Gremio versus Atletico Paranaense as a draw between Gremio and Atletico Paranaense. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

The way I see Corinthians versus Mirassol, I'd back a home win for Corinthians. Mirassol come in with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat from their last five. I think Corinthians have the edge in the areas that decide games like this. In their last five, Mirassol found the net 8 times and shipped 3 goals. Set it against the rest of your own research.

Criciuma arrive in strong shape, winning 3 of their last five. My lean to Criciuma rests on them controlling the key phases. Weighing up Criciuma versus Ponte Preta, I settle on a home win for Criciuma.

Everything points me toward a home win for CSKA 1948 in CSKA 1948 versus Spartak Varna. Spartak Varna come in with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last five. I give CSKA 1948 the advantage on form and how they match up here. In their last five, Spartak Varna found the net 5 times and shipped 5 goals. Set it against the rest of your own research.

Weighing up Lokomotiv Sofia versus Botev Plovdiv, I settle on a draw between Lokomotiv Sofia and Botev Plovdiv. The X is my read: a tight game where both teams neutralise each other. Over their last five, Botev Plovdiv have won 4, drawn 0 and lost 1. In their last five, Lokomotiv Sofia found the net 5 times and shipped 5 goals. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

Rilski Sportist come in with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last five. In their last five, Rilski Sportist found the net 8 times and shipped 6 goals. Rilski Sportist have seen both teams score in 2 times from five, with 3 blanks at one end. Backing Vihren, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. I like an away win for Vihren when I look at Rilski Sportist against Vihren. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

I'm leaning toward an away win for CSKA Sofia II in this Bulgaria Second League tie. CSKA Sofia II come in with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats from their last five. Recent form for Marek: 2W-2D-1L across five games. I expect CSKA Sofia II to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

Weighing up Lokomotiv G. Oryahovitsa versus Beroe, I settle on a home win for Lokomotiv G. Oryahovitsa. Recent form for Beroe: 3W-0D-2L across five games. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

Over their last five, Etar Veliko Tarnovo have won 2, drawn 0 and lost 3. My pick for Pirin Blagoevgrad against Etar Veliko Tarnovo is an away win for Etar Veliko Tarnovo. I give Etar Veliko Tarnovo the advantage on form and how they match up here.

Colo Colo have managed 2 wins in their last five, with 2 drawn and 1 lost. Colo Colo look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. The way I see Colo Colo versus Universidad de Concepcion, I'd back a home win for Colo Colo.

Backing Coquimbo Unido, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. Union La Calera come in with 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats from their last five. I'm calling Coquimbo Unido versus Union La Calera as a home win for Coquimbo Unido. Coquimbo Unido arrive in strong shape, winning 3 of their last five. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

Santiago City come in with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat from their last five. Santiago City look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. My 1X2 read on Santiago City versus Linares Unido points to a home win for Santiago City. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

In their last five, Santa Fe found the net 7 times and shipped 5 goals. In their last five, Atletico Nacional found the net 12 times and shipped 5 goals. Both teams scored in 3 of Santa Fe's last five games. Everything points me toward a home win for Atletico Nacional in Atletico Nacional versus Santa Fe. I give Atletico Nacional the advantage on form and how they match up here. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

Goals have been flowing for Jaguares: over 2.5 in 3 of five. For Deportivo Pereira versus Jaguares, my call is a home win for Deportivo Pereira. I give Deportivo Pereira the advantage on form and how they match up here.

I think LD Alajuelense have the edge in the areas that decide games like this. Weighing up LD Alajuelense versus CD Motagua, I settle on a home win for LD Alajuelense. CD Motagua sit on 6 goals scored and 2 goals conceded across five games. BTTS landed in 3 of LD Alajuelense's recent five outings. LD Alajuelense have been hard to separate, drawing 3 of their last five. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

My lean to NK Slaven Belupo rests on them controlling the key phases. And goals have been flowing for NK Slaven Belupo: over 2.5 in 5 of five. In their last five, Istra 1961 found the net 8 times and shipped 8 goals. I make NK Slaven Belupo against Istra 1961 a home win for NK Slaven Belupo. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

I expect Sesvete to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. Dubrava Zagreb have gone over 2.5 in 3 of their last five, under in 2. Dubrava Zagreb have scored 5 goals and conceded 8 goals over their last five. My 1X2 read on Dubrava Zagreb versus Sesvete points to an away win for Sesvete. Sesvete have seen both teams score in 2 times from five, with 3 blanks at one end. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

I read this as a level contest where neither side has a clear edge. I like a draw between Opatija and Mladost Ždralovi when I look at Opatija against Mladost Ždralovi.

I think HNK Cibalia have the edge in the areas that decide games like this. HNK Cibalia come in with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats from their last five. Everything points me toward a home win for HNK Cibalia in HNK Cibalia versus Karlovac 1919. Karlovac 1919 sit on 6 goals scored and 9 goals conceded across five games. Both teams scored in 3 of Karlovac 1919's last five games. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

Trnje have struggled lately, losing 3 of their last five. Backing Trnje, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. Everything points me toward a home win for Trnje in Trnje versus Dugo Selo. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

Everything points me toward an away win for Olympiakos Nicosia in Karmiotissa versus Olympiakos Nicosia. Karmiotissa have struggled lately, losing 3 of their last five. Olympiakos Nicosia look the more likely winners the way I read this tie.

Doxa sit on 13 goals scored and 8 goals conceded across five games. I'm calling Doxa versus Iraklis Yerolakkou as a home win for Doxa.

Backing Ermis, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. And goals have been flowing for Anagennisi Deryneia: over 2.5 in 5 of five. Ermis sit on 4 goals scored and 7 goals conceded across five games. I'm calling Ermis versus Anagennisi Deryneia as a home win for Ermis. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

As always, I'd check late team news before kick-off. Weighing up Písek versus Aritma Praha, I settle on a home win for Písek. I expect Písek to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

I expect Vlašim to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. I'm leaning toward a home win for Vlašim in this Czech Republic FNL tie. How each side sets up will shape whether the call holds. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

Context matters too — stakes, scheduling and rotation. Karviná look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. I'm calling Karviná versus Slavia Praha II as a home win for Karviná. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

Backing Lyngby, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. Lyngby have gone over 2.5 in 4 of their last five, under in 1. Randers FC have scored 6 goals and conceded 10 goals over their last five. My pick for Lyngby against Randers FC is a home win for Lyngby. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

I expect Aalborg to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. Recent form for Hobro: 0W-3D-2L across five games. Both teams scored in 4 of Aalborg's last five games. Hobro have leaked heavily — 11 goals conceded in just five matches. Weighing up Aalborg versus Hobro, I settle on a home win for Aalborg. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

Nykobing FC have seen both teams score in 3 times from five, with 2 blanks at one end. I make HIK against Nykobing FC an away win for Nykobing FC. My lean to Nykobing FC rests on them controlling the key phases. HIK have scored 5 goals and conceded 4 goals over their last five. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

My pick for Skive against VSK Århus is a draw between Skive and VSK Århus. I see equilibrium in this one rather than one side taking charge. Form, venue and how the two sides match up all feed into this. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

Both teams scored in 4 of FC Helsingor's last five games. My pick for FC Helsingor against Ringsted is a home win for FC Helsingor. My lean to FC Helsingor rests on them controlling the key phases. FC Helsingor have managed 2 wins in their last five, with 1 drawn and 2 lost. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

Both teams scored in 3 of Universidad Catolica's last five games. And goals have been scarce for Universidad Catolica: over 2.5 in 2 of five. LDU de Quito look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. For Universidad Catolica versus LDU de Quito, my call is an away win for LDU de Quito. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

Picking the draw, I expect a cagey, balanced game decided by fine margins. Asyut Petrol have seen both teams score in 1 time from five, with 4 blanks at one end. Asyut Petrol come in with 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats from their last five. I like a draw between Asyut Petrol and El Gouna FC when I look at Asyut Petrol against El Gouna FC. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

An even result feels right here — control shared, chances shared. I like a draw between Al-Ittihad Alexandria and El Geish when I look at Al-Ittihad Alexandria against El Geish. Over their last five, El Geish have won 0, drawn 1 and lost 4.

I'm leaning toward a draw between Olympic El Qanah and Enppi in this Egypt Premier League tie. Olympic El Qanah have managed 0 wins in their last five, with 3 drawn and 2 lost. BTTS landed in 3 of Enppi's recent five outings. I read this as a level contest where neither side has a clear edge. Set it against the rest of your own research.

In their last five, El Entag EL Harby found the net 10 times and shipped 11 goals. BTTS landed in 5 of El Dakhleya's recent five outings. I read this as a level contest where neither side has a clear edge. My 1X2 read on El Dakhleya versus El Entag EL Harby points to a draw between El Dakhleya and El Entag EL Harby. El Entag EL Harby have managed 1 win in their last five, with 1 drawn and 3 lost. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

Goals have been scarce for Itesalat: over 2.5 in 2 of five. Itesalat come in with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from their last five. Itesalat sit on 7 goals scored and 2 goals conceded across five games. Weighing up Pharco versus Itesalat, I settle on a home win for Pharco. I expect Pharco to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

Maleyet Kafr El Zayiat have managed 2 wins in their last five, with 1 drawn and 2 lost. BTTS landed in 2 of Tersana's recent five outings. I'm leaning toward a home win for Tersana in this Egypt Second League tie. In their last five, Maleyet Kafr El Zayiat found the net 4 times and shipped 3 goals. I think Tersana have the edge in the areas that decide games like this. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

I'm leaning toward a home win for El Seka El Hadid in this Egypt Second League tie. El Seka El Hadid have seen both teams score in 4 times from five, with 1 blanks at one end. My lean to El Seka El Hadid rests on them controlling the key phases. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

I see equilibrium in this one rather than one side taking charge. I'm calling Baladiyyat Al Mehalla versus AL Nasr SC as a draw between Baladiyyat Al Mehalla and AL Nasr SC. In their last five, Baladiyyat Al Mehalla found the net 6 times and shipped 4 goals. Baladiyyat Al Mehalla have managed 2 wins in their last five, with 2 drawn and 1 lost. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

My 1X2 read on Kahraba Ismailia versus Masar points to a home win for Kahraba Ismailia. Masar have managed 3 wins in their last five, with 0 drawn and 2 lost. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

BTTS landed in 3 of Ismaily SC's recent five outings. The way I see Proxy versus Ismaily SC, I'd back a home win for Proxy. I give Proxy the advantage on form and how they match up here. Proxy have seen both teams score in 3 times from five, with 2 blanks at one end. Ismaily SC have managed 2 wins in their last five, with 2 drawn and 1 lost. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

Both teams scored in 3 of Sheffield Utd's last five games. Sheffield Utd have scored 8 goals and conceded 6 goals over their last five. For Sheffield Utd versus Wrexham, my call is a draw between Sheffield Utd and Wrexham. I see equilibrium in this one rather than one side taking charge. 3 of Wrexham's last five cleared 2.5 goals; 2 stayed under. Set it against the rest of your own research.

In their last five, AFC Fylde found the net 11 times and shipped 8 goals. I'm calling AFC Fylde versus AFC Hornchurch as a home win for AFC Fylde. I give AFC Fylde the advantage on form and how they match up here.

Newport County have been hard to separate, drawing 3 of their last five. Chesterfield look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. I'm leaning toward an away win for Chesterfield in this England League Two tie. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

The way I see Birmingham City U21 versus Swansea City U21, I'd back an away win for Swansea City U21. Recent form for Swansea City U21: 3W-0D-2L across five games. I give Swansea City U21 the advantage on form and how they match up here. In their last five, Birmingham City U21 found the net 2 times and shipped 16 goals. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

BTTS landed in 4 of Southampton U21's recent five outings. Recent form for Blackburn Rovers U21: 3W-1D-1L across five games. The way I see Blackburn Rovers U21 versus Southampton U21, I'd back an away win for Southampton U21. Southampton U21 sit on 19 goals scored and 9 goals conceded across five games. I expect Southampton U21 to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

5 of Newcastle United U21's last five cleared 2.5 goals; 0 stayed under. For Newcastle United U21 versus Peterborough United U21, my call is a home win for Newcastle United U21. My lean to Newcastle United U21 rests on them controlling the key phases. Newcastle United U21 sit on 11 goals scored and 8 goals conceded across five games. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

West Ham United U21 come in with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats from their last five. For West Ham United U21 versus Sheffield United U21, my call is a home win for West Ham United U21. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

My 1X2 read on Coventry City U21 versus Ipswich Town U21 points to an away win for Ipswich Town U21. Ipswich Town U21 sit on 9 goals scored and 11 goals conceded across five games. 3 of Coventry City U21's last five cleared 2.5 goals; 2 stayed under. I expect Ipswich Town U21 to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

I see equilibrium in this one rather than one side taking charge. I'm calling Sheger Ketema versus Negelle Arsi as a draw between Sheger Ketema and Negelle Arsi. In their last five, Sheger Ketema found the net 5 times and shipped 3 goals. Sheger Ketema have managed 2 wins in their last five, with 2 drawn and 1 lost. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

Le Havre come in with 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats from their last five. My lean to Paris Saint Germain rests on them controlling the key phases. My 1X2 read on Le Havre versus Paris Saint Germain points to an away win for Paris Saint Germain. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

Weighing up Nice versus Rennes, I settle on a draw between Nice and Rennes. Rennes have seen both teams score in 4 times from five, with 1 blanks at one end.

I make Lille against Lens a draw between Lille and Lens. Lens sit on 7 goals scored and 8 goals conceded across five games. Lille have scored 5 goals and conceded 9 goals over their last five. Picking the draw, I expect a cagey, balanced game decided by fine margins. Lille come in with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats from their last five. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

I'm calling Grenoble versus Dijon as an away win for Dijon. Both teams scored in 5 of Dijon's last five games. Grenoble have been blunt up top, managing only 2 goals in five. Backing Dijon, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. Grenoble have struggled lately, losing 3 of their last five. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

Metz have managed 1 win in their last five, with 2 drawn and 2 lost. Metz look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. The way I see Metz versus PAU, I'd back a home win for Metz.

Nantes sit on 4 goals scored and 6 goals conceded across five games. I make Nantes against Clermont Foot a home win for Nantes. I give Nantes the advantage on form and how they match up here. Set it against the rest of your own research.

Goals have been flowing for Rodez: over 2.5 in 3 of five. For Rodez versus Dunkerque, my call is a home win for Rodez. My lean to Rodez rests on them controlling the key phases. Rodez sit on 7 goals scored and 10 goals conceded across five games. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

I see equilibrium in this one rather than one side taking charge. For Laval versus Boulogne, my call is a draw between Laval and Boulogne. Laval have gone over 2.5 in 2 of their last five, under in 3. Laval have managed 1 win in their last five, with 2 drawn and 2 lost. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

Gonio come in with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats from their last five. My pick for Gonio against Merani Tbilisi is a home win for Gonio.

My pick for SV Elversberg against FSV Mainz 05 is an away win for FSV Mainz 05. SV Elversberg have gone over 2.5 in 2 of their last five, under in 3. SV Elversberg have struggled lately, losing 3 of their last five. Backing FSV Mainz 05, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. SV Elversberg have leaked heavily — 10 goals conceded in just five matches. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

Everything points me toward a home win for Arminia Bielefeld in Arminia Bielefeld versus Eintracht Braunschweig. Arminia Bielefeld look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. That said, goals have been flowing for Arminia Bielefeld: over 2.5 in 3 of five.

VfL Bochum come in with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last five. I give VfL Bochum the advantage on form and how they match up here. My 1X2 read on Energie Cottbus versus VfL Bochum points to an away win for VfL Bochum. That said, goals have been scarce for Energie Cottbus: over 2.5 in 2 of five. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

My 1X2 read on Fortuna Düsseldorf versus SV Meppen points to a home win for Fortuna Düsseldorf. Fortuna Düsseldorf look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

BFC Dynamo look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. BTTS landed in 2 of BFC Dynamo's recent five outings. My pick for BFC Dynamo against RSV Eintracht is a home win for BFC Dynamo. Over their last five, BFC Dynamo have won 3, drawn 2 and lost 0. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

I like an away win for Altglienicke when I look at Lokomotive Leipzig against Altglienicke. Recent form for Lokomotive Leipzig: 1W-3D-1L across five games. 4 of Lokomotive Leipzig's last five cleared 2.5 goals; 1 stayed under. My lean to Altglienicke rests on them controlling the key phases. Lokomotive Leipzig sit on 9 goals scored and 9 goals conceded across five games. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

Luckenwalde have been firing, racking up 10 goals in five. Hertha BSC II have seen both teams score in 2 times from five, with 3 blanks at one end. Backing Luckenwalde, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. My pick for Luckenwalde against Hertha BSC II is a home win for Luckenwalde. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

Victoria Hamburg have managed 2 wins in their last five, with 3 drawn and 0 lost. Recent form for ETSV Hamburg: 1W-1D-3L across five games. I make Victoria Hamburg against ETSV Hamburg a home win for Victoria Hamburg. Both teams scored in 4 of Victoria Hamburg's last five games. Victoria Hamburg look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

Deportivo San Pedro have scored 6 goals and conceded 9 goals over their last five. I make Antigua GFC against Deportivo San Pedro a home win for Antigua GFC. I expect Antigua GFC to impose themselves over the 90 minutes.

I give Marquense the advantage on form and how they match up here. Everything points me toward a home win for Marquense in Marquense versus Guastatoya. Goals have been flowing for Marquense: over 2.5 in 3 of five. Recent form for Marquense: 2W-2D-1L across five games. Guastatoya have managed 1 win in their last five, with 2 drawn and 2 lost. Set it against the rest of your own research.

Kowloon City sit on 12 goals scored and 9 goals conceded across five games. I like a home win for Kowloon City when I look at Kowloon City against BC Rangers. Set it against the rest of your own research.

I read this as a level contest where neither side has a clear edge. Recent form for NorthEast United: 2W-2D-1L across five games. 2 of Bengaluru's last five cleared 2.5 goals; 3 stayed under. Bengaluru sit on 9 goals scored and 4 goals conceded across five games. Weighing up NorthEast United versus Bengaluru, I settle on a draw between NorthEast United and Bengaluru. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

I'm leaning toward a home win for Real Kashmir in this India I-League tie. Real Kashmir arrive in strong shape, winning 4 of their last five. Real Kashmir have gone over 2.5 in 4 of their last five, under in 1. I expect Real Kashmir to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

I'm leaning toward a home win for Persebaya Surabaya in this Indonesia Liga 1 tie. Persebaya Surabaya look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. Persebaya Surabaya have managed 2 wins in their last five, with 2 drawn and 1 lost.

Barito Putera have seen both teams score in 1 time from five, with 4 blanks at one end. My lean to Barito Putera rests on them controlling the key phases. I make Barito Putera against Persis Solo a home win for Barito Putera. Barito Putera sit on 9 goals scored and 3 goals conceded across five games. That said, goals have been scarce for Barito Putera: over 2.5 in 2 of five. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

Recent form for Persiku Kudus: 0W-0D-5L across five games. For Persiku Kudus versus Persiraja Banda Aceh, my call is an away win for Persiraja Banda Aceh.

The way I see Semen Padang versus Sumsel United, I'd back a home win for Semen Padang. Sumsel United arrive in strong shape, winning 3 of their last five. I give Semen Padang the advantage on form and how they match up here. Sumsel United have been firing, racking up 11 goals in five. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

For Nassaji Mazandaran versus Persepolis FC, my call is an away win for Persepolis FC. 1 of Nassaji Mazandaran's last five cleared 2.5 goals; 4 stayed under. Nassaji Mazandaran have scored 5 goals and conceded 4 goals over their last five. My lean to Persepolis FC rests on them controlling the key phases. Persepolis FC sit on 8 goals scored and 2 goals conceded across five games. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

ZOB Ahan have gone over 2.5 in 2 of their last five, under in 3. In their last five, Esteghlal Khuzestan found the net 4 times and shipped 6 goals. And a draw call says I see two well-matched sides cancelling each other out. My pick for ZOB Ahan against Esteghlal Khuzestan is a draw between ZOB Ahan and Esteghlal Khuzestan. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

A draw call says I see two well-matched sides cancelling each other out. I make Malavan against Chadormalu SC a draw between Malavan and Chadormalu SC. BTTS landed in 4 of Malavan's recent five outings. Malavan have managed 1 win in their last five, with 2 drawn and 2 lost. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

The way I see Kheybar Khorramabad versus Sepahan FC, I'd back an away win for Sepahan FC. My lean to Sepahan FC rests on them controlling the key phases. 2 of Kheybar Khorramabad's last five cleared 2.5 goals; 3 stayed under. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

I expect Esteghlal FC to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. For Esteghlal FC versus Shams Azar Qazvin, my call is a home win for Esteghlal FC. Over their last five, Shams Azar Qazvin have won 0, drawn 2 and lost 3.

In their last five, Foolad FC found the net 6 times and shipped 2 goals. I make Foolad FC against Aluminium Arak a home win for Foolad FC. Foolad FC look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. Over their last five, Foolad FC have won 4, drawn 1 and lost 0. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

I think Al-Karma have the edge in the areas that decide games like this. My 1X2 read on Al-Karma versus Duhok points to a home win for Al-Karma. Duhok sit on 11 goals scored and 8 goals conceded across five games. Recent form for Al-Karma: 3W-1D-1L across five games. 3 of Duhok's last five cleared 2.5 goals; 2 stayed under. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

Galway United come in with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats from their last five. Galway United have seen both teams score in 2 times from five, with 3 blanks at one end. I expect Drogheda United to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. Weighing up Drogheda United versus Galway United, I settle on a home win for Drogheda United. In their last five, Galway United found the net 5 times and shipped 6 goals. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

The way I see Dundalk versus Shamrock Rovers, I'd back an away win for Shamrock Rovers. Shamrock Rovers sit on 12 goals scored and 6 goals conceded across five games. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

I'm leaning toward a home win for Shelbourne in this Ireland Premier Division tie. Shelbourne have managed 4 wins in their last five, with 1 drawn and 0 lost. Backing Shelbourne, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

Derry City come in with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat from their last five. I like an away win for Derry City when I look at Sligo Rovers against Derry City. Backing Derry City, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. Sligo Rovers have seen both teams score in 3 times from five, with 2 blanks at one end. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

St Patricks Athl. have managed 2 wins in their last five, with 1 drawn and 2 lost. In their last five, St Patricks Athl. found the net 6 times and shipped 3 goals. I like a home win for St Patricks Athl. when I look at St Patricks Athl. against Bohemians. Bohemians have seen both teams score in 3 times from five, with 2 blanks at one end. My lean to St Patricks Athl. rests on them controlling the key phases. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

Backing Hapoel Sderot, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. I like a home win for Hapoel Sderot when I look at Hapoel Sderot against Ironi Beit Shemesh. Over their last five, Ironi Beit Shemesh have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1. Hapoel Sderot have managed 2 wins in their last five, with 1 drawn and 2 lost. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

Weighing up Hapoel Beit Shean versus Tira, I settle on an away win for Tira. BTTS landed in 2 of Tira's recent five outings. I expect Tira to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. Goals have been scarce for Hapoel Beit Shean: over 2.5 in 2 of five. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

Dimona have been firing, racking up 13 goals in five. Hapoel Herzliya have scored 3 goals and conceded 8 goals over their last five. Dimona have gone over 2.5 in 3 of their last five, under in 2. Backing Dimona, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. For Dimona versus Hapoel Herzliya, my call is a home win for Dimona. Set it against the rest of your own research.

Recent form for Hapoel Mahane Yehuda: 1W-1D-3L across five games. My lean to Hapoel Hadera rests on them controlling the key phases. The way I see Hapoel Mahane Yehuda versus Hapoel Hadera, I'd back an away win for Hapoel Hadera. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

Everything points me toward an away win for Hapoel Migdal HaEmek in Hapoel Bnei Musmus versus Hapoel Migdal HaEmek. In their last five, Hapoel Migdal HaEmek found the net 7 times and shipped 4 goals. Hapoel Migdal HaEmek have seen both teams score in 4 times from five, with 1 blanks at one end. I give Hapoel Migdal HaEmek the advantage on form and how they match up here. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

Hapoel Afula have seen both teams score in 3 times from five, with 2 blanks at one end. Goals have been flowing for Maccabi Kiryat Gat: over 2.5 in 3 of five. My pick for Hapoel Afula against Maccabi Kiryat Gat is a home win for Hapoel Afula. Hapoel Afula have gone over 2.5 in 3 of their last five, under in 2. Backing Hapoel Afula, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

Everything points me toward a home win for Maccabi Bnei Raina in Maccabi Bnei Raina versus Maccabi Herzliya. Both teams scored in 2 of Maccabi Herzliya's last five games. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

My 1X2 read on Maccabi Ahi Nazareth versus Kafr Qasim points to an away win for Kafr Qasim. Maccabi Ahi Nazareth have leaked heavily — 11 goals conceded in just five matches. Backing Kafr Qasim, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

Backing Hapoel Rishon LeZion, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. Hapoel Acre have scored 5 goals and conceded 6 goals over their last five. And goals have been flowing for Hapoel Rishon LeZion: over 2.5 in 4 of five. My pick for Hapoel Acre against Hapoel Rishon LeZion is an away win for Hapoel Rishon LeZion. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

I think Albinoleffe have the edge in the areas that decide games like this. Both teams scored in 4 of Pergolettese's last five games. I'm leaning toward a home win for Albinoleffe in this Italy Serie C - Girone A tie. Goals have been flowing for Albinoleffe: over 2.5 in 3 of five. Pergolettese sit on 9 goals scored and 6 goals conceded across five games. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

I give Reggiana the advantage on form and how they match up here. Reggiana have managed 1 win in their last five, with 0 drawn and 4 lost. Reggiana have gone over 2.5 in 0 of their last five, under in 5. Sambenedettese have scored 9 goals and conceded 7 goals over their last five. Everything points me toward a home win for Reggiana in Reggiana versus Sambenedettese. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

My 1X2 read on Al Ramtha versus Al Buqaa points to a draw between Al Ramtha and Al Buqaa. Al Ramtha have managed 2 wins in their last five, with 2 drawn and 1 lost. I see equilibrium in this one rather than one side taking charge. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

My pick for Ballkani against Drenica Skënderaj is a home win for Ballkani. Context matters too — stakes, scheduling and rotation. Ballkani look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

I give Al Ahed the advantage on form and how they match up here. Shabab Al Sahel sit on 2 goals scored and 10 goals conceded across five games. BTTS landed in 1 of Shabab Al Sahel's recent five outings. I'm leaning toward an away win for Al Ahed in this Lebanon Premier League tie. Al Ahed have been hard to separate, drawing 3 of their last five. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

Weighing up Ekranas versus Tauras, I settle on an away win for Tauras. Tauras sit on 9 goals scored and 12 goals conceded across five games. Recent form for Ekranas: 1W-1D-3L across five games. I think Tauras have the edge in the areas that decide games like this. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

Weighing up Be1 NFA versus Babrungas, I settle on an away win for Babrungas. Babrungas have managed 5 wins in their last five, with 0 drawn and 0 lost. I think Babrungas have the edge in the areas that decide games like this. Babrungas have been firing, racking up 13 goals in five. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

I'm weighing recent results and tactical shape rather than reputation. Weighing up Kauno Žalgiris II versus Neptūną Klaipėda, I settle on an away win for Neptūną Klaipėda. I give Neptūną Klaipėda the advantage on form and how they match up here. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

The way I see DPMM FC Brunei versus Negeri Sembilan, I'd back a home win for DPMM FC Brunei. Recent form for DPMM FC Brunei: 3W-1D-1L across five games. Negeri Sembilan have seen both teams score in 3 times from five, with 2 blanks at one end. I expect DPMM FC Brunei to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

Tarxien Rainbows come in with 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats from their last five. For Tarxien Rainbows versus Victoria Hotspurs, my call is a home win for Tarxien Rainbows.

Vittoriosa Stars look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. For Vittoriosa Stars versus Zebbug Rangers, my call is a home win for Vittoriosa Stars. Vittoriosa Stars have seen both teams score in 1 time from five, with 4 blanks at one end. Vittoriosa Stars have scored 4 goals and conceded 6 goals over their last five. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

I'm leaning toward an away win for Mineros de Zacatecas in this Mexico Liga de Expansión MX tie. Alebrijes de Oaxaca have seen both teams score in 4 times from five, with 1 blanks at one end. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

An even result feels right here — control shared, chances shared. UTS Rabat have scored 3 goals and conceded 3 goals over their last five. Everything points me toward a draw between Difaa EL Jadida and UTS Rabat in Difaa EL Jadida versus UTS Rabat. UTS Rabat have managed 2 wins in their last five, with 1 drawn and 2 lost. Both teams scored in 4 of Difaa EL Jadida's last five games. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

FC Volendam sit on 12 goals scored and 9 goals conceded across five games. FC Volendam look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. Everything points me toward a home win for FC Volendam in FC Volendam versus De Graafschap. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

I'm leaning toward a home win for Helmond Sport in this Netherlands Eerste Divisie tie. Backing Helmond Sport, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. Helmond Sport have struggled lately, losing 4 of their last five. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

Roda have seen both teams score in 3 times from five, with 2 blanks at one end. I make Roda against Jong AZ a home win for Roda.

Weighing up Waalwijk versus Almere City FC, I settle on a home win for Waalwijk. Over their last five, Waalwijk have won 0, drawn 4 and lost 1. Waalwijk look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

Walter Ferretti have seen both teams score in 5 times from five, with 0 blanks at one end. My 1X2 read on UNAN Managua versus Walter Ferretti points to an away win for Walter Ferretti. Walter Ferretti sit on 18 goals scored and 7 goals conceded across five games. BTTS landed in 3 of UNAN Managua's recent five outings. I give Walter Ferretti the advantage on form and how they match up here. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

Niger Tornadoes have seen both teams score in 1 time from five, with 4 blanks at one end. Recent form for Niger Tornadoes: 3W-1D-1L across five games. Everything points me toward a home win for Niger Tornadoes in Niger Tornadoes versus Barau FC. I expect Niger Tornadoes to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

Everything points me toward a home win for Coleraine FC in Coleraine FC versus Glentoran. Glentoran arrive in strong shape, winning 4 of their last five.

Both teams scored in 3 of Portadown's last five games. 4 of Larne's last five cleared 2.5 goals; 1 stayed under. Portadown come in with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last five. The way I see Larne versus Portadown, I'd back a home win for Larne. I expect Larne to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

Bodo/Glimt have scored 9 goals and conceded 6 goals over their last five. I like a home win for Bodo/Glimt when I look at Bodo/Glimt against Viking.

Weighing up Club Guarani versus 2 de Mayo, I settle on a home win for Club Guarani. Club Guarani have managed 2 wins in their last five, with 2 drawn and 1 lost. Backing Club Guarani, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top.

Rubio NU have scored 3 goals and conceded 6 goals over their last five. Everything points me toward a home win for Sportivo Trinidense in Sportivo Trinidense versus Rubio NU. I think Sportivo Trinidense have the edge in the areas that decide games like this. Recent form for Sportivo Trinidense: 4W-1D-0L across five games. Recent form for Rubio NU: 1W-1D-3L across five games. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

I like a home win for FBC Melgar when I look at FBC Melgar against Comerciantes Unidos. FBC Melgar have managed 3 wins in their last five, with 2 drawn and 0 lost. Both teams scored in 4 of FBC Melgar's last five games. FBC Melgar look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. In their last five, Comerciantes Unidos found the net 7 times and shipped 9 goals. Set it against the rest of your own research.

My lean to Cracovia Krakow rests on them controlling the key phases. Cracovia Krakow have gone over 2.5 in 4 of their last five, under in 1. Cracovia Krakow have seen both teams score in 5 times from five, with 0 blanks at one end. I make Cracovia Krakow against Motor Lublin a home win for Cracovia Krakow. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

Backing Gornik Zabrze, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. I like a home win for Gornik Zabrze when I look at Gornik Zabrze against Legia Warszawa. Recent form for Legia Warszawa: 3W-1D-1L across five games. Gornik Zabrze sit on 5 goals scored and 5 goals conceded across five games. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

Form, venue and how the two sides match up all feed into this. My lean to Pogoń Grod. Mazowiecki rests on them controlling the key phases. I like a home win for Pogoń Grod. Mazowiecki when I look at Pogoń Grod. Mazowiecki against Stal Mielec. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

The way I see Sandecja Nowy Sącz versus Olimpia Grudziądz, I'd back a home win for Sandecja Nowy Sącz. My lean to Sandecja Nowy Sącz rests on them controlling the key phases.

I'm calling Jagiellonia II versus Polonia Lidzbark Warm. as a home win for Jagiellonia II. Jagiellonia II have managed 0 wins in their last five, with 2 drawn and 3 lost. Backing Jagiellonia II, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. Polonia Lidzbark Warm. have managed 3 wins in their last five, with 1 drawn and 1 lost. BTTS landed in 3 of Jagiellonia II's recent five outings. Set it against the rest of your own research.

Form, venue and how the two sides match up all feed into this. Backing Wisła Kraków II, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. I'm calling KS Wieczysta Krakow II versus Wisła Kraków II as an away win for Wisła Kraków II. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

I'm weighing recent results and tactical shape rather than reputation. My 1X2 read on Podlasie Biała Podlaska versus Moravia Morawica points to a home win for Podlasie Biała Podlaska. I give Podlasie Biała Podlaska the advantage on form and how they match up here. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

I give Star Starachowice the advantage on form and how they match up here. As always, I'd check late team news before kick-off. Weighing up Star Starachowice versus Pogoń-Sokół Lubaczów, I settle on a home win for Star Starachowice. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

I think Miedź Legnica II have the edge in the areas that decide games like this. I'm calling Miedź Legnica II versus Warta Gorzów as a home win for Miedź Legnica II.

A draw call says I see two well-matched sides cancelling each other out. 3 of Rakow II's last five cleared 2.5 goals; 2 stayed under. ROW Rybnik have scored 10 goals and conceded 6 goals over their last five. For Rakow II versus ROW Rybnik, my call is a draw between Rakow II and ROW Rybnik. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

My 1X2 read on Ślęza Wrocław versus Górnik Polkowice points to an away win for Górnik Polkowice. My lean to Górnik Polkowice rests on them controlling the key phases.

I expect Sporting CP to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. For Casa Pia versus Sporting CP, my call is an away win for Sporting CP. Sporting CP come in with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats from their last five. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

The way I see Fafe versus Pacos Ferreira, I'd back a home win for Fafe. That said, goals have been scarce for Pacos Ferreira: over 2.5 in 1 of five. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

I give Al Ahli Doha the advantage on form and how they match up here. I'm calling Al Shahaniya versus Al Ahli Doha as an away win for Al Ahli Doha. Al Ahli Doha have scored 8 goals and conceded 7 goals over their last five.

I make Al-Gharafa against Qatar SC a home win for Al-Gharafa. Al-Gharafa have struggled lately, losing 3 of their last five. Al-Gharafa have scored 6 goals and conceded 9 goals over their last five. My lean to Al-Gharafa rests on them controlling the key phases. Qatar SC have scored 7 goals and conceded 12 goals over their last five. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

I give Al Sadd the advantage on form and how they match up here. Al Shamal come in with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats from their last five. For Al Sadd versus Al Shamal, my call is a home win for Al Sadd.

I think Rapid have the edge in the areas that decide games like this. And goals have been scarce for Csikszereda: over 2.5 in 2 of five. BTTS landed in 3 of Csikszereda's recent five outings. The way I see Rapid versus Csikszereda, I'd back a home win for Rapid. Csikszereda come in with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats from their last five. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

The X is my read: a tight game where both teams neutralise each other. I'm calling Veles versus Spartak Kostroma as a draw between Veles and Spartak Kostroma. Veles have seen both teams score in 4 times from five, with 1 blanks at one end. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

My 1X2 read on Nizhny Novgorod versus Arsenal Tula points to a home win for Nizhny Novgorod. Nizhny Novgorod have gone over 2.5 in 4 of their last five, under in 1. Backing Nizhny Novgorod, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top.

For Cailungo versus Juvenes / Dogana, my call is an away win for Juvenes / Dogana. In their last five, Cailungo found the net 6 times and shipped 9 goals. Juvenes / Dogana look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. 3 of Cailungo's last five cleared 2.5 goals; 2 stayed under. Cailungo have seen both teams score in 3 times from five, with 2 blanks at one end. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

I make Abha against Al-Ittihad FC an away win for Al-Ittihad FC. Both teams scored in 2 of Abha's last five games. Abha have been blunt up top, managing only 2 goals in five. Recent form for Abha: 0W-1D-4L across five games. Backing Al-Ittihad FC, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. Set it against the rest of your own research.

My pick for Al Diriyah against NEOM is a draw between Al Diriyah and NEOM. Al Diriyah have been blunt up top, managing only 2 goals in five. Both teams scored in 1 of Al Diriyah's last five games. I see equilibrium in this one rather than one side taking charge. Al Diriyah come in with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats from their last five. Set it against the rest of your own research.

I give Al-Ahli Jeddah the advantage on form and how they match up here. Al Shabab sit on 9 goals scored and 5 goals conceded across five games. My pick for Al Shabab against Al-Ahli Jeddah is an away win for Al-Ahli Jeddah. Set it against the rest of your own research.

Everything points me toward an away win for Livingston in Stenhousemuir versus Livingston. I give Livingston the advantage on form and how they match up here. Livingston come in with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last five. In their last five, Stenhousemuir found the net 2 times and shipped 7 goals. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

Tanjong Pagar have leaked heavily — 15 goals conceded in just five matches. Both teams scored in 2 of Tanjong Pagar's last five games. Albirex Niigata S look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. I like an away win for Albirex Niigata S when I look at Tanjong Pagar against Albirex Niigata S. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

I'm calling Liptovský Mikuláš versus Žilina II as a home win for Liptovský Mikuláš. Form, venue and how the two sides match up all feed into this. My lean to Liptovský Mikuláš rests on them controlling the key phases. Set it against the rest of your own research.

The way I see Pohronie versus Slovan Bratislava II, I'd back a home win for Pohronie. Slovan Bratislava II have gone over 2.5 in 2 of their last five, under in 3. Slovan Bratislava II come in with 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats from their last five. I expect Pohronie to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

I make Marumo Gallants against Siwelele a draw between Marumo Gallants and Siwelele. Marumo Gallants come in with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats from their last five. Siwelele sit on 4 goals scored and 7 goals conceded across five games. Picking the draw, I expect a cagey, balanced game decided by fine margins. Marumo Gallants sit on 3 goals scored and 8 goals conceded across five games. Set it against the rest of your own research.

Both teams scored in 3 of Villarreal's last five games. For Villarreal versus Espanyol, my call is a home win for Villarreal. Set it against the rest of your own research.

Oddevold have been firing, racking up 11 goals in five. Oddevold have seen both teams score in 2 times from five, with 3 blanks at one end. IK brage have scored 9 goals and conceded 11 goals over their last five. Oddevold look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. For Oddevold versus IK brage, my call is a home win for Oddevold. Set it against the rest of your own research.

Weighing up BK Olympic versus Hässleholms IF, I settle on a home win for BK Olympic.

Rapperswil come in with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last five. Rapperswil have seen both teams score in 1 time from five, with 4 blanks at one end. Rapperswil look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. My pick for Rapperswil against Stade Nyonnais is a home win for Rapperswil. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

In their last five, Stade Lausanne-Ouchy found the net 6 times and shipped 0 goals. I like a home win for Stade Lausanne-Ouchy when I look at Stade Lausanne-Ouchy against Yverdon Sport. Backing Stade Lausanne-Ouchy, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. Stade Lausanne-Ouchy have been hard to separate, drawing 3 of their last five. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

Everything points me toward an away win for FC Aarau in Neuchatel Xamax FC versus FC Aarau. FC Aarau have managed 1 win in their last five, with 0 drawn and 4 lost. I expect FC Aarau to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. In their last five, FC Aarau found the net 6 times and shipped 8 goals. Set it against the rest of your own research.

I think Étoile Carouge have the edge in the areas that decide games like this. How each side sets up will shape whether the call holds. My 1X2 read on Étoile Carouge versus SC Kriens points to a home win for Étoile Carouge. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

Ratchaburi come in with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last five. In their last five, Sisaket United found the net 14 times and shipped 4 goals. I give Ratchaburi the advantage on form and how they match up here. The way I see Sisaket United versus Ratchaburi, I'd back an away win for Ratchaburi. Both teams scored in 3 of Sisaket United's last five games. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

I make Mahasarakham United against Chanthaburi an away win for Chanthaburi. Both teams scored in 3 of Mahasarakham United's last five games. Goals have been scarce for Chanthaburi: over 2.5 in 2 of five. Chanthaburi look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. Mahasarakham United sit on 5 goals scored and 10 goals conceded across five games. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

Galatasaray look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. Recent form for Galatasaray: 4W-0D-1L across five games. For Konyaspor versus Galatasaray, my call is an away win for Galatasaray. BTTS landed in 1 of Konyaspor's recent five outings. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

Context matters too — stakes, scheduling and rotation. Esenler Erokspor look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. I make Esenler Erokspor against Keçiörengücü a home win for Esenler Erokspor. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

I give Shakhtar Donetsk the advantage on form and how they match up here. Recent form for Obolon-Brovar: 1W-1D-3L across five games. I like a home win for Shakhtar Donetsk when I look at Shakhtar Donetsk against Obolon-Brovar. Set it against the rest of your own research.

I give Ahrobiznes Volochysk the advantage on form and how they match up here. In their last five, Ahrobiznes Volochysk found the net 6 times and shipped 2 goals. Both teams scored in 2 of Prykarpattia's last five games. Weighing up Ahrobiznes Volochysk versus Prykarpattia, I settle on a home win for Ahrobiznes Volochysk. Add to that, goals have been scarce for Ahrobiznes Volochysk: over 2.5 in 1 of five. Set it against the rest of your own research.

My pick for Dibba Al Hisn against Dubai City is a home win for Dibba Al Hisn. Dibba Al Hisn have been hard to separate, drawing 4 of their last five. Backing Dibba Al Hisn, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. Goals have been scarce for Dibba Al Hisn: over 2.5 in 2 of five. Dubai City have managed 0 wins in their last five, with 1 drawn and 4 lost. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

4 of Emirates Club's last five cleared 2.5 goals; 1 stayed under. I like an away win for Dibba Al-Fujairah when I look at Emirates Club against Dibba Al-Fujairah. I expect Dibba Al-Fujairah to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

I'm leaning toward a home win for Louisville City in this USA USL Championship tie. 2 of Pittsburgh Riverhounds' last five cleared 2.5 goals; 3 stayed under. I give Louisville City the advantage on form and how they match up here. Both teams scored in 1 of Louisville City's last five games. Set it against the rest of your own research.

The way I see Charleston Battery versus Rhode Island, I'd back a home win for Charleston Battery. Rhode Island come in with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last five. I give Charleston Battery the advantage on form and how they match up here. Goals have been scarce for Rhode Island: over 2.5 in 2 of five. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

The way I see Tampa Bay Rowdies versus Miami FC, I'd back a home win for Tampa Bay Rowdies. My lean to Tampa Bay Rowdies rests on them controlling the key phases. 2 of Tampa Bay Rowdies' last five cleared 2.5 goals; 3 stayed under. That's my call — weigh it with your own view.

Everything points me toward a home win for Union Omaha in Union Omaha versus Chattanooga Red Wolves. Union Omaha have managed 2 wins in their last five, with 1 drawn and 2 lost. Backing Union Omaha, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top.

Spokane Velocity come in with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last five. I give Forward Madison the advantage on form and how they match up here. I'm leaning toward a home win for Forward Madison in this USA USL League One tie. Both teams scored in 1 of Forward Madison's last five games. Set it against the rest of your own research.

I like an away win for Pakhtakor when I look at Xorazm against Pakhtakor. Xorazm have gone over 2.5 in 4 of their last five, under in 1. Backing Pakhtakor, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. Both teams scored in 4 of Xorazm's last five games. Xorazm have scored 5 goals and conceded 9 goals over their last five. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

I give Kokand-1912 the advantage on form and how they match up here. Both teams scored in 3 of Kokand-1912's last five games. My pick for Kokand-1912 against Qizilqum is a home win for Kokand-1912.

4 of Sogdiana's last five cleared 2.5 goals; 1 stayed under. Over their last five, Sogdiana have won 0, drawn 1 and lost 4. Everything points me toward a home win for Sogdiana in Sogdiana versus Buxoro. I think Sogdiana have the edge in the areas that decide games like this. Take it alongside your own read of the game.

An even result feels right here — control shared, chances shared. How each side sets up will shape whether the call holds. Everything points me toward a draw between Thanh Hóa and Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh in Thanh Hóa versus Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

Weighing up Bắc Ninh versus Hoang Anh Gia Lai, I settle on a home win for Bắc Ninh. My lean to Bắc Ninh rests on them controlling the key phases.

Ha Noi have managed 2 wins in their last five, with 1 drawn and 2 lost. My lean to Ha Noi rests on them controlling the key phases. For Ha Noi versus Phu Dong, my call is a home win for Ha Noi. Over their last five, Phu Dong have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1. Ha Noi sit on 5 goals scored and 7 goals conceded across five games. Set it against the rest of your own research.

Pontypridd Town have managed 2 wins in their last five, with 2 drawn and 1 lost. I make Pontypridd Town against llanelli AFC a home win for Pontypridd Town. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

Weighing up Barry Town versus Trefelin, I settle on a home win for Barry Town. Barry Town sit on 6 goals scored and 10 goals conceded across five games. Backing Barry Town, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top.

I make Airbus UK against Caernarfon Town an away win for Caernarfon Town. BTTS landed in 4 of Caernarfon Town's recent five outings. Both teams scored in 4 of Airbus UK's last five games. Goals have been flowing for Airbus UK: over 2.5 in 5 of five. My lean to Caernarfon Town rests on them controlling the key phases. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

My pick for Ammanford AFC against Haverfordwest County AFC is an away win for Haverfordwest County AFC. Ammanford AFC sit on 7 goals scored and 15 goals conceded across five games. Ammanford AFC arrive in strong shape, winning 3 of their last five. Recent form for Haverfordwest County AFC: 2W-0D-3L across five games. Haverfordwest County AFC look the more likely winners the way I read this tie. It's a pointer, not the final word; back it with your own judgement.

Goals have been flowing for Briton Ferry: over 2.5 in 3 of five. Picking the draw, I expect a cagey, balanced game decided by fine margins. Everything points me toward a draw between Briton Ferry and Llandudno in Briton Ferry versus Llandudno. Frame the game with it, don't lean on it alone.

Colwyn Bay have scored 6 goals and conceded 5 goals over their last five. Colwyn Bay have seen both teams score in 2 times from five, with 3 blanks at one end. I expect Colwyn Bay to impose themselves over the 90 minutes. Colwyn Bay have gone over 2.5 in 2 of their last five, under in 3. My 1X2 read on Colwyn Bay versus Cambrian Clydach points to a home win for Colwyn Bay. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.

Recent form for Holywell: 0W-2D-3L across five games. I'm calling Flint Town United versus Holywell as a home win for Flint Town United. Backing Flint Town United, I see the better-balanced side coming out on top. Both teams scored in 1 of Flint Town United's last five games. Use it as a starting point rather than gospel.