Malaga have only lost once at home in the league all season and they have won five of their seven games at this venue since that loss, while La Cultural are out of form with just two points to show from their last seven games. However, the visitors have a decent strike rate on their travels with 17 goals in 12 trips so they can at least record a consolation effort.

Valencia have lost all four matches against the top four this term, while they head into the game having suffered back-to-back defeats. The hosts have been in scoring form of late, with BTTS landing in 10 of their last 13 and their previous five at home. Real Madrid have been shaky at the back, but they’ve won four of their last five.

PSG have an exceptional home record against L’OM with just one defeat in the last 17 meetings between these sides at this venue across all competitions. Marseille have shown they can compete with their hosts this season but the fact the game is taking place in Paris gives PSG a clear edge. Marseille have scored in both of their meetings with PSG this season and can keep that run going but any goals they do score are likely to be consolation efforts.

Manchester City have failed to win in four of their last five away matches in all competitions and they may struggle to enhance that record against improving Liverpool. The Reds have had over a week off to prepare for this contest having hammered Newcastle 4-1 at Anfield last Saturday. Each of the last three meetings have seen a win to nil but this could be one occasion that both teams get on the scoresheet.

Juve haven’t lost at home in any competition this season and have won seven of their last eight in Turin. The hosts can claim the spoils but Lazio can at least deny them a clean sheet. Juve’s usually watertight defence has shown signs of vulnerability in the last couple of games. The Old Lady conceded in victory against Parma – who have the worst attack in the division – last weekend before shipping three goals at Atalanta in the cup in midweek. Lazio have scored in three of their last four away games and in three of the last four head-to-head games.

Gijon are in mixed form with three wins and three defeats across their last six games, but home advantage should be key against a Huesca side who have eight defeats in  trips in this competition. Huesca have scored in four of their last five away games, however, and can at least grab a consolation effort.

Club Brugge sit 14 points above Standard Liege and have been excellent at home with eight wins in 11 games. Liege have three defeats in their last four and are unlikely to come away with any points  – but they can strike in defeat as Brugge have just one clean sheet in their last seven at home across all comps.

The Knicks have a 14-14 record against sides that are .500 and above, while they lost by 38 points to Detroit on Friday with key players out. Those players are doubtful for this visit to a Boston side who have won five straight, while the Knicks have a losing record on their travels.

The Wizards have moved for two All-Stars in Trae Young and Anthony Davis, but they’ve shut both players down to ensure they keep their draft pick this summer. They gutted their roster in those moves, trading away six players. That’s set the Wizards up for what should be a dire finish to the season, before picking up a high draft pick in June. They lost their first game since the Davis trade 127-113 to a poor Brooklyn Nets side, while this Miami team needs to bounce back from a narrow loss to Boston.

The Raptors’ move for Brandon Imgram last year has been the blueprint for both the Wizards and the Indiana Pacers, who have added talent at this deadline, only to sideline them to ensure they don’t win too many games and negatively impact their draft position. The Raptors are finally close to full strength, and they have a 20-7 record against teams with losing records. The Pacers lack the size to trouble Toronto, allowing the Raptors to go with their preferred, high-scoring, small-ball approach.

The Clippers lost key names at the trade deadline, but Kawhi Leonard remains, and he’s performing at a level that few NBA players can match. The Clippers should have enough to stay competitive against a Minnesota side who are 23-30 against the spread, and 9-13 ATS as a home-favourite. While LA’s hot streak is now over, they can at least keep this close against a Timberwolves side that lost 119-115 to a bad Pelicans team this weekend.

The Raptors’ move for Brandon Imgram last year has been the blueprint for both the Wizards and the Indiana Pacers, who have added talent at this deadline, only to sideline them to ensure they don’t win too many games and negatively impact their draft position. The Raptors are finally close to full strength, and they have a 20-7 record against teams with losing records. The Pacers lack the size to trouble Toronto, allowing the Raptors to go with their preferred, high-scoring, small-ball approach.

The Raptors’ move for Brandon Imgram last year has been the blueprint for both the Wizards and the Indiana Pacers, who have added talent at this deadline, only to sideline them to ensure they don’t win too many games and negatively impact their draft position. The Raptors are finally close to full strength, and they have a 20-7 record against teams with losing records. The Pacers lack the size to trouble Toronto, allowing the Raptors to go with their preferred, high-scoring, small-ball approach.

The Clippers lost key names at the trade deadline, but Kawhi Leonard remains, and he’s performing at a level that few NBA players can match. The Clippers should have enough to stay competitive against a Minnesota side who are 23-30 against the spread, and 9-13 ATS as a home-favourite. While LA’s hot streak is now over, they can at least keep this close against a Timberwolves side that lost 119-115 to a bad Pelicans team this weekend.

The Patriots’ resolute defence will give Kenneth Walker III some problems, but he should be able to relieve the pressure on quarterback Sam Darnold and pick up some valuable receiving yards. Walker III will get the majority of carries due to an injury to Zach Charbonnet. He caught four passes for 49 yards last week against the Rams to make it three games in his last five that he has surpassed 25 receiving yards.

The Patriots were struggling before the snow fell at Empower Field at Mile High. Mike Vrabel’s team looked poor on offence and that is not a good sign ahead of their matchup with the best defence in the NFL. New England have done incredibly well to turn their fortunes around in just one year, but their offence is simply not good enough to live with the Seattle defence. Seattle have done everything right for the last two months after reeling off nine consecutive wins and they should cover the spread in San Francisco.

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.

Saturday: England are on a run of 11 straight wins, a streak that includes last March’s 68-14 triumph in Cardiff. Wales showed signs of attacking improvement in the autumn but looked poor in defence. The English are often slow starters, but they could begin their 2026 campaign with a statement victory.

Saturday: Nick Ball has a 23-0-1 record and 13 of his wins have come inside the distance, including two of his last three. If Ball can close the distance and deliver his trademark shots to the body, he can send out a message by becoming the first man to stop Brandon Figueroa.

Sunday: Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike is arguably the form forward in the Premier League at the moment. The Frenchman has bagged 16 goals this term, including three in his last two outings and he could steal the spotlight off City hotshot Erling Haaland.

New England have done incredibly well to turn their fortunes around in just one year, but their offence is simply not good enough to live with the Seattle defence. Seattle have done everything right for the last two months after reeling off nine consecutive wins and they should cover the spread in San Francisco.

Both teams have scored in each of Bilbao’s last seven games and they have gone 10 without a clean sheet across all comps. Levante have struggled in attack this season but have scored in four of their last six league games, only drawing blanks against the two Madrid clubs, so both teams should be able to find a way through here.

Depor have been struggling for results at home with just one point to show from their last four La Liga games at this venue, and just one win in six here across all competitions. Ablacete saw a six-game unbeaten run ended by Barcelona in the Copa del Rey last time out but their league form suggests they can claim at least a point at the Riazor.

These sides meet in La Liga just a few days after Atleti crushed Betis 5-0 in the Copa del Rey. The hosts may be able to back that up with another win but a repeat mauling is perhaps unlikely, although goals could be on the cards again. Over 2.5 goals has landed in four of Atleti’s home games across all competitions and Betis may be able to contribute as they have scored in four consecutive domestic road games, so these teams can combine for at least three goals.

Gijon are in mixed form with three wins and three defeats across their last six games, but home advantage should be key against a Huesca side who have eight defeats in  trips in this competition.

Goals at both ends looks the best angle here. Both teams have scored in seven of Ceuta’s last eight games and they are on a nine-game run without a clean sheet, while both teams have scored in three of Cordoba’s last four outings.

The Reds have scored 15 goals across their last four matches, and they have scored two or more in five of their last six. Clean sheets have been slightly harder to come by so both of these teams should be able to contribute and combine for at least three goals.

The last Le Classique ended 2-2 after normal time in the Super Cup and another high-scoring affair could be on the cards on Sunday. Both of these teams score on average over two goals per-game, and both look capable of adding to the overall total.

Three of Inter’s last five games have gone over 2.5 goals and two of Sassuolo’s last five have produced at least three goals. Thirteen of Inter’s 23 league games this season have produced three or more goals, and they could potentially beat 2.5 goals themselves as they have won by three goals or more on five occasions.

Juve’s usually watertight defence has shown signs of vulnerability in the last couple of games. The Old Lady conceded in victory against Parma – who have the worst attack in the division – last weekend before shipping three goals at Atalanta in the cup in midweek. Lazio have scored in three of their last four away games and in three of the last four head-to-head games, so backing both teams to score offers value in Turin.

The last Le Classique ended 2-2 after normal time in the Super Cup and another high-scoring affair could be on the cards on Sunday. Both of these teams score on average over two goals per-game, and both look capable of adding to the overall total.

Malaga have only lost once at home in the league all season and they have won five of their seven games at this venue since that loss, while La Cultural are out of form with just two points to show from their last seven games. Los Albicelestes should be able to boost their promotion push with three points at home on Sunday.

Valencia have lost all four matches against the top four this term, while they head into the game having suffered back-to-back defeats. Real Madrid have won four of their last five and can claim a win at the Mestalla.

Malaga have only lost once at home in the league all season and they have won five of their seven games at this venue since that loss, while La Cultural are out of form with just two points to show from their last seven games. However, the visitors have a decent strike rate on their travels with 17 goals in 12 trips so they can at least record a consolation effort.

Malaga have only lost once at home in the league all season and they have won five of their seven games at this venue since that loss, while La Cultural are out of form with just two points to show from their last seven games. However, the visitors have a decent strike rate on their travels with 17 goals in 12 trips so they can at least record a consolation effort.

Valencia have lost all four matches against the top four this term, while they head into the game having suffered back-to-back defeats. The hosts have been in scoring form of late, with BTTS landing in 10 of their last 13 and their previous five at home. Real Madrid have been shaky at the back, but they’ve won four of their last five.

PSG have an exceptional home record against L’OM with just one defeat in the last 17 meetings between these sides at this venue across all competitions. Marseille have shown they can compete with their hosts this season but the fact the game is taking place in Paris gives PSG a clear edge. Marseille have scored in both of their meetings with PSG this season and can keep that run going but any goals they do score are likely to be consolation efforts.

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.

There have been goals at both ends in seven of Brighton’s last eight games, while Crystal Palace have scored and conceded in each of their last four.

Juve’s usually watertight defence has shown signs of vulnerability in the last couple of games. The Old Lady conceded in victory against Parma – who have the worst attack in the division – last weekend before shipping three goals at Atalanta in the cup in midweek. Lazio have scored in three of their last four away games and in three of the last four head-to-head games, so backing both teams to score offers value in Turin.

Cologne usually manage to get on the scoresheet at home, but their defensive record suggests they struggle to hold leads or protect tight games. Leipzig have seen both teams score in five of their last seven Bundesliga matches.

Both teams have scored in each of Bilbao’s last seven games and they have gone 10 without a clean sheet across all comps. Levante have struggled in attack this season but have scored in four of their last six league games, only drawing blanks against the two Madrid clubs, so both teams should be able to find a way through here.

Things have become a struggle for Brighton and Crystal Palace recently and neither can be trusted to come out on top in this ‘derby’ so the best bet may to back a draw in this clash. The Seagulls have drawn their last two home league matches 1-1, results which are part of a sequence that has seen them draw four of their last five home matches. Palace are winless in 12 outings in all competitions, so the likelihood is the Eagles would be delighted with a point.

Manchester City have failed to win in four of their last five away matches in all competitions and they may struggle to enhance that record against improving Liverpool. The Reds have had over a week off to prepare for this contest having hammered Newcastle 4-1 at Anfield last Saturday. Each of the last three meetings have seen a win to nil but this could be one occasion that both teams get on the scoresheet.

Brighton have drawn each of their last two home matches 1-1, and that sequence could be extended by the same scoreline on Sunday. Palace’s last outing was a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest and six of the last 13 meetings between these bitter rivals has resulted in a 1-1 draw. The goals have dried up somewhat for both sides so that outcome may be the best they can hope for.

Liverpool have lost just one of their last 16 matches and their slow and steady revival has picked up the pace in recent weeks. The Reds have scored 15 goals across their last four matches, and they have scored two or more in five of their last six. Clean sheets have been slightly harder to come by so don’t rule out a City response in a 2-1 win for the home side.

Yeremy Pino has scored two goals in his four outings for Crystal Palace and he looks solid anytime goalscorer option in this contest. The Eagles are in the doldrums following a run of 12 matches without a win and the collapse of Jean-Philippe Mateta’s move away from the club on transfer deadline-day may not help matters. Pino has shown signs of spirit this season though and he could make his mark once more against Brighton.

There are goalscorers all across the pitch in this clash but Reds’ striker Hugo Ekitike is arguably the form forward in the Premier League at the moment so he looks solid anytime goalscorer option. His partnership with Florian Wirtz is starting to become lethal but Ekitike looks the more reliable choice. The Frenchman has bagged 16 goals this term, including three in his last two outings and he could steal the spotlight off City hotshot Erling Haaland.

Ousmane Dembele has five goals in his last six starts for PSG and stands out as a candidate for an anytime effort.

Kylian Mbappe has eight goals in his last five games and can continue his hot-streak for Real Madrid at the Mestalla.

Cologne usually manage to get on the scoresheet at home, but their defensive record suggests they struggle to hold leads or protect tight games. Leipzig have seen both teams score in five of their last seven Bundesliga matches.

Udinese arrive in stronger form, having won their last two Serie A matches and their last two away games. They sit ninth in the table, eight places above Lecce, who are winless in eight matches and have lost six of their last eight overall. Lecce are also struggling badly in attack, failing to score in six of their last eight games.

Nice are unbeaten in five at home and have a solid recent record against Monaco with three wins and one draw in the last six meetings. Monaco have won just one of their last five games and are winless in three on their travels. The hosts can claim at least a point.

Depor have been struggling for results at home with just one point to show from their last four La Liga games at this venue, and just one win in six here across all competitions. Ablacete saw a six-game unbeaten run ended by Barcelona in the Copa del Rey last time out but their league form suggests they can claim at least a point at the Riazor.

No team has lost more Serie A matches this season than Lecce’s 13 and the strugglers could be in for another difficult time when they host Udinese. The visitors come into this one having posted wins over Hellas Verona and Roma, and there looks a strong chance they can make it three in a row.

Nacional won the reverse fixture 2-0 earlier this term, and they have been in impressive scoring form at home. The hosts have beaten Rio Ave 4-0 and Tondela 3-1 across their last three home matches, also drawing 3-3 with Santa Clara in that run. They’ve struck 11 goals in four home meetings with the sides below them, so they’re well priced for a couple of strikes against the fourth-bottom visitors.

As the hunt for a new Real manager continues, on the pitch the Madrid giants have racked up six La Liga wins on the spin to leave them just a point behind Barcelona. Valencia have scored in each of their last 15 games in all competitions.

Unbeaten in five and following a recent Ligue 1 away win at Brest, Toulouse can collect another three points from Sunday’s trip to Angers, who sit four points below them.

Malaga have only lost once at home in the league all season and they have won five of their seven games at this venue since that loss, while La Cultural are out of form with just two points to show from their last seven games. However, the visitors have a decent strike rate on their travels with 17 goals in 12 trips so they can at least record a consolation effort.

Strasbourg have shown few signs of slowing down since Liam Rosenior’s departure and Gary O’Neil’s arrival, winning four of their five games since the former Wolves boss took over the Ligue 1 side. Le Havre are scrapping it out at the wrong end of the table and they have just one win from their last 11 games, they look set for another defeat on Sunday.