The biggest story today is naturally the close of the summer transfer window, but we won’t let that get in the way of our predictions and tips for the mid-week.
Naturally, EPLNews.org is bringing you the best value picks from all sorts of countries, mostly because we enjoy taking you on this sort of bi-weekly (mostly) European tour.
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Let’s see what’s on for this week, shall we?
Fakel vs Krasnodar – Krasnodar to win (1.70)
We start off in Russia, where Krasnodar are in great form and amazing value to win this game.
They have notched 8 wins in a row, including 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings between the teams (D1).
Orenburg vs Rubin Kazan – BTTS (1.85)
Still from Russia, we can’t pass up this BTTS pick.
Orenburg has scored in 10 of its last 12 matches, while Rubin has scored in 15 of its last 16 matches in all competitions.
Zenit St. Petersburg vs Dynamo Makhachkala – Zenit St. Petersburg to win (1.40)
Let’s make it a Russian hat-trick, shall we?
Zenit has won 9 of its last 12 home matches (D2, L1), including 5 of the last 6 head-to-head meetings between the teams in St. Petersburg (D1).
Al-Hilal vs Al-Ahli – BTTS (1.60)
Over to Saudi Arabia for a heavyweight clash.
Al-Hilal have scored in 21 of their last 23 home matches, while Al-Ahli have scored in 13 of their last 15 away matches, and both teams have scored in 11 of their last 12 head-to-head meetings.
West Ham vs Wolves – West Ham to win (2.07); Over 1.5 goals for West Ham (1.90)
Championship football is next on the agenda, where two promotion contenders (and newly-relegated teams) take on each other.
West Ham have won the last 6 head-to-head meetings between the teams in London, scoring at least 2 goals in 5 of those.
Birmingham vs Southampton – BTTS (1.60)
Still in the second English division, the Saints travel to the Midlands for a game that looks well-balanced.
BTTS has landed in all of Birmingham’s last 3 matches, all of Southampton own last 4, as well as in the most recent 4 head-to-heads.
Millwall vs Wrexham – Under 2.5 goals (1.85)
Our last Championship pick for this mid-week is a lesser-spotted under from the goals market.
Only 3 of each team’s last 10 fixtures in all competitions featured more than 2 goals, while the 2 direct meetings from last season ended in 2-0 wins for the respective away side.
Celtic vs Aberdeen – Over 2.5 goals (1.35)
And now up we go, north or the border, to the Scottish Premiership.
All of Celtic’s last 5 matches ended with 3 or more goals scored, while 3 of Aberdeen’s last 5 also ticked this box, along with 7 of the last 10 H2Hs.
Falkirk vs Rangers – Rangers to win (1.60)
Still in Scotland and it’s another game involving an Old Firm derby side.
Rangers have been dominating against Falkirk recently, with 3 of the 4 games between these sides last season ended in wins for the Gers (D1).
Ipswich vs Liverpool – BTTS (1.55)
Bouncing back to England, we head over to Suffolk for this fascinating Friday night match-up.
Both teams have scored and conceded at least once in each of their respective 2 Premier League games this season, while Ipswich have done so in their League Cup fixture against Leicester as well.
PSG vs Monaco – Over 3.5 goals (2.15)
We are bringing your attention to this bold 3.5+ from France next because it’s a game between sides who love a good goal-fest when facing each other.
7 of the last 10 head-to-head matches featured 4 or more goals, including 4 of the most recent 5.
Stuttgart vs FC Koln – Over 3.5 goals (2.00)
Another 3.5+ pick comes from Germany, where goals are usually in plentiful supply.
Each team has played 2 official games so far this season, with both of Stuttgart’s and 1 of Koln’s ending with 4 or more goals scored. 3.5+ has also landed in the last game between them in Stuttgart.
Emmen vs Volendam – Over 2.5 goals (1.37)
In case you were wondering where our Eerste Divisie picks are, fret not, we have two and, naturally, it’s all about the goals.
Emmen and Volendam come face-to-face and it’s worth keeping in mind that 3 of each team’s respective 4 official matches this season have ended with 3 or more goals scored.
Waalwijk vs NAC Breda – BTTS (1.40)
And here is the other line from the second Dutch league.
The reasoning here is that BTTS has landed in all of Waalwijk’s 4 official games this season, along with 3 of Breda’s own 4 fixtures.
FC Porto vs Moreirense – FC Porto to win on a -1.5 Asian handicap (1.45)
We end this mid-week’s tour in Portugal, where one of the big sides takes on Moreirense and we can only see one winner.
Porto have won all of the last 4 direct meetings with Moreirense and 3 of those victories were by a margin of 2 or more goals.