In-form Birmingham have lost just once at home all season and should make lightwork of a struggling West Brom side that have picked up only a solitary point from their last 12 Championship away fixtures. Birmingham, who scored two goals last time out against Leicester, can cover a -1 handicap against a West Brom side that have failed to score in their last two games. 

Hearts are unbeaten at home this season, but they have won just two of the previous 10 Edinburgh derbies. Hibs can frustrate their bitter rivals and put a dent in their title hopes by taking at least a point.

Tottenham have beaten Borussia Dortmund and drawn with Manchester City in their last two home fixtures and against a Newcastle team struggling for form, particularly on the road, they could pick up a positive result.

Napoli needed a last-minute penalty to win 3-2 at Genoa on Saturday and they’ll have to work hard to see off Como. The hosts won 3-1 when these two sides met at this ground in October 2024, and Antoino Conte’s title-chasers can pull off another win over a Como side who were frustrated by 10-man Atalanta in their most recent outing.

Norwich have hit form with four wins in their last five league games, losing only at title contenders Middlesbrough, to pull clear of danger. The Canaries can continue their purple patch with three points at Oxford, who have just one point to show from their last three games and have scored just once during that run.

Both sides are missing their best player, but the Lakers have the edge of playing at home and having a day off to prepare for this match-up. Oklahoma City has struggled offensively in their last 2 games scoring just 106 points, if this is a low scoring game that would benefit the underdog team more. Lakers have covered in 6 of 8 at home, they can keep this tight even if they can’t grind out a win.

Both sides are missing their best player, but the Lakers have the edge of playing at home and having a day off to prepare for this match-up. Oklahoma City has struggled offensively in their last 2 games scoring just 106 points, if this is a low scoring game that would benefit the underdog team more. Lakers have covered in 6 of 8 at home, they can keep this tight even if they can’t grind out a win.

Philadelphia comes into this one with a 3-1 record so far on their road trip which ends tonight in Portland. It’s vital for them to win this game to get some piece of mind as a top 6 team in the East. Joel Embiid has been playing really well lately, he’s dominated the Blazers with 5 consecutive 30+ point games, they’ll have a hard time staying in front of him. Philly can cover the spread against the shorthanded Blazers.

FEBRUARY –  The Texans’ suffocating defence has been the key to their eight-game winning run and with the AFC looking the less competitive conference this season after the demise of the Kansas City Chiefs, they have the talent to go a long way. Quarterback CJ Stroud is fully fit again and can look for an elite wide receiver in Nico Collins while former first-round picks Will Anderson Jr. and Derek Stingley Jr. are just two of their many defensive stars.

JULY – Elena Rybakina looks a bet in her bid to repeat her 2022 triumph at the All England Club. The Kazakhstani has had a tough couple of years, due in the main to off-court issues, but she finished last year on a high with victory at the WTA Finals. She’s a superb grass-court player who is as good as Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek when she’s on her game.

JULY – Alex Noren enjoyed a resurgence in his career in 2025, winning twice on the DP World Tour, and 2026 could finally be the year he ends his long wait for a maiden Major. The Swede has an affinity for links golf, evidenced by his victory at the 2016 Scottish Open and his two top-10 Open finishes, he could go all the way and land the Claret Jug in 2026.

DECEMBER – Mercedes may have botched the ground-effect era, but the Silver Arrows have a strong record of responding well to rule changes, and the sweeping regulation shift coming in 2026 should bring the title back into play. Their power unit has already come under, and been cleared, of scrutiny, suggesting it is likely to be among the strongest engines on the grid, and they have the driver lineup to win the consistent points necessary to land the constructor crown.

Chelsea have won all four of their Premier League matches since Liam Rosenior took charge and they have not lost to Leeds at Stamford Bridge since 1999. Leeds are much improved and can get on the scoresheet in West London, but they are unlikely to claim any points.

Napoli needed a last-minute penalty to win 3-2 at Genoa on Saturday and they’ll have to work hard to see off Como. The hosts won 3-1 when these two sides met at this ground in October 2024, and Antoino Conte’s title-chasers can pull off another win over a Como side who were frustrated by 10-man Atalanta in their most recent outing. Both teams have scored in four of Napoli’s last five games in all competitions, while Como have scored in eight of their last nine. The visitors are capable of getting on the scoresheet in defeat.

Joao Pedro is Chelsea’s leading scorer this season and has four goal involvements in his last four Premier League appearances and that is not even including the two penalties he won at Wolves last time out. The in-form Brazilian looks a prime candidate to get on the scoresheet.

Dominic Solanke has scored three goals in his two home starts this season and has an impressive record when facing Newcastle, netting four goals across his last three appearances against the Magpies.

Rayan has a goal and an assist to his name from just 109 minutes of Premier League football and the teenager, who joined Bournemouth from Vasco da Gama last month, can continue his fast start with another strike this midweek.

Dominic Solanke has scored three goals in his two home starts this season and has an impressive record when facing Newcastle, netting four goals across his last three appearances against the Magpies.

Joao Pedro is Chelsea’s leading scorer this season and has four goal involvements in his last four Premier League appearances and that is not even including the two penalties he won at Wolves last time out. The in-form Brazilian looks a prime candidate to get on the scoresheet.

Crysencio Summerville has hit form for West Ham, scoring in five successive matches, and against a Man Utd defence that is far from watertight, he could extend that streak to six.

Peterborough tend to be involved in high-scoring games and there have been 12 goals scored in total across their last two games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in each of the last three meetings and both of these teams’ games are averaging comfortably over two goals per-game, so we should see at least three goals at Field Mill.

Both teams have scored in four of the last five Edinburgh derbies at Tynecastle, so this could be a high-scoring affair. Over 3.5 goals has landed in four of Hibs’ last seven league games and Hearts are scoring over two goals per-game on average at home, these bitter rivals can combine for at least four goals.

Over 3.5 goals has landed in four of Eastleigh’s last five games and both teams have scored in all of those. Solihull Moors have gone eight games without a clean sheet at home and five of those fixtures have produced at least four goals, this has the potential to be a high-scoring contest.

West Ham have scored two or more goals in five successive matches but have only kept one clean-sheet since August. Man Utd meanwhile, have scored in 15 straight games but are yet to shut an opponent out on their travels this season. These teams should be able to combine for at least three goals.

These two sides have been draw specialists of late, with Everton sharing the spoils in four of their last six matches in all competitions and Bournemouth in seven of their previous 12. With just three points separating them in the league standings, another tight contest is expected and the Cherries can take at least a point.

Tottenham have beaten Borussia Dortmund and drawn with Manchester City in their last two home fixtures and against a Newcastle team struggling for form, particularly on the road, they could pick up a positive result.

Chelsea have won all four of their Premier League matches since Liam Rosenior took charge and they have not lost to Leeds at Stamford Bridge since 1999. Leeds are much improved and can get on the scoresheet in West London, but their away record remains a concern.

West Ham have scored two or more goals in five successive matches but have only kept one clean-sheet since August. Man Utd meanwhile, have scored in 15 straight games but are yet to shut an opponent out on their travels this season. These teams should be able to combine for at least three goals.

Stevenage have shipped six goals across their last two games but they have scored themselves in each of their last four. Both teams have scored in seven of Barnsley’s last eight games and they have gone 13 without a clean sheet so goals at both ends looks likely here.

Both teams have scored in four of Altrincham’s last five games and they have gone 14 without a clean sheet. Wealdstone have conceded in eight consecutive National League away games, but have scored in four of their last five trips across all comps.

Both teams have scored in four of Napoli’s last five games in all competitions, while Como have scored in eight of their last nine. Both of these teams look capable of getting on the scoresheet.

Both teams have scored in four of Leicester’s last five games and they have scored in 14 of their last 15, a run dating back to a 3-0 Foxes defeat in the reverse fixture. Saints have scored in six straight games but have only managed one away clean sheet in the league all season so goals at both ends are expected at the King Power.

Norwich have hit form with four wins in their last five league games, losing only at title contenders Middlesbrough, to pull clear of danger. The Canaries can continue their purple patch with three points at Oxford, who have just one point to show from their last three games and have scored just once during that run.

In-form Birmingham have lost just once at home all season and should make lightwork of a struggling West Brom side that have picked up only a solitary point from their last 12 Championship away fixtures.

Stevenage have shipped six goals across their last two games but they have scored themselves in each of their last four. Both teams have scored in seven of Barnsley’s last eight games and they have gone 13 without a clean sheet so goals at both ends looks likely here.

Cambeidge saw a six-game League Two winning run ended in a shock defeat at bottom club Harrogate over the weekend but Tuesday’s trip to Crawley offers a chance to respond at the first attempt. Crawley have three defeats in their last four at home and have only won one of their last eight at The Broadfield Stadium across all comps, while United have won three of their last four away.

Norwich have hit form with four wins in their last five league games, losing only at title contenders Middlesbrough, to pull clear of danger. The Canaries can continue their purple patch with three points at Oxford, who have just one point to show from their last three games and have scored just once during that run.

Glenavon are bottom of the Northern Irish Premiership, and and they’ve lost all 13 of their away games this season. The visitors have conceded a huge 32 goals across those games, while scoring just seven times.

Carrick Rangers have surged up the standings with four straight wins, and they’ve already recorded a home win over the relegation-threatened visitors this term.

The last meeting between these two Edinburgh rivals was a thriller, which Hibs won 3-2. The visitors won by the same scoreline against Dundee United in their last league game, and their trip to Hearts should be another high-scoring affair.

Hibs were beaten 4-1 at Falkirk in their last away game, while Hearts have scored 25 times in their 12 home Premiership games this term.

Leipzig caused real problems for Bayern Munich when these sides last met, but the Bavarians ran out 5-1 winners. Vincent Kompany’s side have scored 11 times across the two Bundesliga meetings between the sides this season.

Over 3.5 goals has landed in five of the last six clashes between the teams, while Bayern beat Hoffenheim 5-1 at the weekend. The free-scoring Bundesliga leaders should book their place in the last four of the German Cup with another comfortable win.

NEC Nijmegen continued their Eredivisie success with a 4-1 win over Heracles on Saturday, earning their fourth consecutive league win. They’re above Ajax in the standings, while they’re only a point shy of second-placed Feyenoord.

Visitors Utrecht have lost all of their visits to top-half sides, and they head into this midweek clash having suffered four defeats in their last five league games.

Barcelona made it 17 wins from 18 games with a 3-0 success against Real Mallorca on Saturday. They can continue their brilliant run in the first-leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final against Atletico Madrid.

Atletico lost to Real Betis on Sunday, days after beating them 5-0 in the last round of the cup. Simeone’s side have lost their last three meetings with Barca, including a home defeat at this stage of the cup last season.

PSV Eindhoven are the runaway Eredivisie leaders, winning 19 of their 22 league games this term. The Dutch champions have a perfect record of 11 wins from 11 on their travels, averaging close to three goals per game.

Volendam haven’t beaten a top-half side in 11 attempts this season, but they have scored in 10 of their 11 home games. PSV have conceded in 13 of their 19 league wins this term, so Volendam should be good for a consolation goal.

Pisa’s struggles in front of goal continued last weekend, with the second-bottom side drawing 0-0 with fellow strugglers Hellas Verona.

Pisa have scored only three times in 12 home matches, while Milan are in the title mix thanks to some impressive defending. The Rossoneri have conceded only eight times on their travels this term, and they’ve already recorded 10 wins to nil in the league this season.

Millwall’s 2-0 win at Wrexham on Saturday extended their lead over the sixth-placed side to six points. The Welsh outfit are busy in the FA Cup this weekend, so the Lions can extend that cushion in this visit to bottom side Sheffield Wednesday.

The Owls have lost nine straight games without scoring, while Millwall top the form table with 17 points from eight games. The Lions have beaten Wrexham, Charlton, and Watford by two or more goals across their last five league games, so they can claim a comfortable win.

Man City didn’t hold back in the third round of the cup, as they thumped Exeter 10-1. League Two Salford have suffered 1-0 defeats to Accrington and Chesterfield across their last three, but they should fear a heavier defeat on Saturday.

Salford were beaten 8-0 when these two sides met at the Etihad last year, with a ruthless City side generating 10 shots on target and 5.04 Expected Goals.

Leeds made wholesale changes for their 3-1 win over Derby in the last round of the FA Cup, and they face a much sterner test against Birmingham.

The Blues have been let down by their away record, but they’ve won eight and drawn six of their 15 home matches this season.

The new wave of documentary clubs seem to put plenty of emphasis on the cups, as Birmingham did last season. They made it to the fourth round of the FA Cup during their League One promotion campaign, pushing Birmingham in an intense atmosphere. Leeds’ focus is elsewhere, so Birmingham are good value to at least avoid defeat at home.

These two sides are in contrasting form and Birmingham, who scored two goals last time out against Leicester, should run out comfortable winners against a West Brom side that have failed to score in their last two games. Take a chance on a 2-0 win for the hosts. 

Hearts are unbeaten at home this season, but they have won just two of the previous 10 Edinburgh derbies. Hibs have won just one of their last five games in league and cup, so back a share of the spoils with the visitors failing to win at any top-half side on their travels this term. Both teams have scored in four of the last five Edinburgh derbies at Tynecastle, three of which have ended level, so this could be a high-scoring share of the spoils for the two sides. The hosts have seen four score draws at home this term, while Hibs have recorded three 2-2 draws in this campaign.

Liverpool look like the best value pick, with the Reds putting their struggles behind them with an eight-game unbeaten run. The Reds have the fourth-best Expected Goals record across the first six Champions League gameweeks, while they’ve recorded back-to-back 1-0 wins over Real Madrid and Inter Milan in Europe. Arne Slot’s side have a kind double-header in January, leaving them primed for a top-eight finish. With the Premier League coasting towards a fifth Champions League berth, the Reds should be in a good position to focus on European success in the spring.

Spain have some incredibly talented individuals, Lamine Yamal being the prime example, but are strong in all areas and don’t have any particular weaknesses. They won Euro 2024 with relative ease and they should be too good for their continental rivals at the World Cup. They also look a level above South American heavyweights Argentina and Brazil, suggesting they will be the team to beat at the World Cup this summer.