Fisher has built a reputation as a KO specialist but Allen is an experienced pro and can at least drag this content into the middle rounds, if not beyond.

Moses Itauma has won his last six fights inside the opening two rounds and could make light work of Demsey McKean, who has been out of the ring for over a year.

Bohachuk is a huge puncher with 23 of his 24 wins coming inside the distance. The Ukrainian looks a level above late replacement Ishamel Davis and this fight could be over before the mid-way point.

Both men have to make a few changes in the rematch and Fury may feel the need to be a bit more aggressive and attacking after defeat in their first meeting. Usyk nearly stopped Fury last time and the Briton clearly has enough power to claim a KO, so the judges may not be necessary in the main event on Saturday.

Both men have to make a few changes in the rematch and Fury may feel the need to be a bit more aggressive and attacking after defeat in their first meeting. Usyk nearly stopped Fury last time and the Briton clearly has enough power to claim a KO, so the judges may not be necessary in the main event on Saturday.

Rasmus Hojlund scored a brace from the bench at Viktoria Plzen on Thursday but should be in line to start the Manchester derby on Sunday.

Ruben Amorim preferred the Dane to Joshua Zirkzee against Arsenal due to his ability to run in behind, and his approach is likely to be similar against the possession-oriented Citizens.

The hosts are in dreadful form, though, winning just one of their last ten competitive games and conceding 23 goals in that period. Hojlund has scored five and assisted one in his last four appearances for the Red Devils, averaging a goal contribution every 59 minutes, so he looks a good price to make in impact at the Etihad.

Last year’s finalists, Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, find themselves in the top half of the draw and could be set for a showdown in the semi-final, with the winner of that tie almost certainly a huge favourite for the final.

It could be that the teenage star can go one better than last year and takes adds the final gem to his crown in a glorious year. He has already won the Premier League, the World Series of Darts Finals, and the Grand Slam of Darts.

Littler has a more favourable path to the final stages of the competition and looks a good-value favourite to claim his maiden world title.

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury rematch on Saturday, December 21 and the undefeated Ukrainian looks set for a repeat victory.

The 37-year-old was awarded a split-decision victory over the Gypsy King in May, and while it was a fierce-contested clash, it was clear that Usyk had done enough to win the fight.

Fury is going to have to find improvement to turn the tables and it’s hard to see where that can come from at this stage of the 36-year-old’s career and it’s worth conserving that the British boxer hasn’t always lived the healthiest lifestyle outside of the ring.

Usyk is a brilliant, unbeaten, intelligent former undisputed cruiserweight champion and now the best heavyweight on the planet can put on another top-level performance.

When Tottenham take on Liverpool it usually means only one thing, and that’s goals. There have been 32 strikes in the last eight matches between the attack-minded sides and that latest meeting between the teams ended in a 4-2 Liverpool victory.

It’s no surprise to see that seven of the last eight contests between Spurs and the Red have busted the 2.5-goal line and there have been matches which have finished 4-3, 4-2, and 3-1.

Liverpool have a whole host of quality players in attack with Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota in the Reds forward line, and while Spurs are a little behind that level, Ange Postecoglou is one of the most forward-thinking managers in the Premier League.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have lost six of their first nine clashes against sides with winning records this season. Their Christmas Day clash is another difficult one, as they head to a Dallas Mavericks side that eliminated them from the postseason last term.

Minnesota had a height advantage in that series but trading away Karl-Anthony Towns has evened the playing field there. Since his departure, the Timberwolves have seen their defensive rating side, while they rank 20th in terms of points per game.

Dallas boasts the NBA’s fourth-best offense and a fantastic home record, so take them to beat a Minnesota side that is struggling to get into gear.

Patrick Mahomes is unlikely to play in this game but the Chiefs should still be able to prevail as a home underdog. Much of Kansas City’s success this season has been down to their defense, which should be successful in keeping the Texans in check after the Chiefs held their last 3 home opponents to 14, 14 and 17 points.

The Steelers pulled the upset as a small underdog when these teams met last month and the signs point to Pittsburgh at least staying within a touchdown. The Steelers’ defense was able to completely shut down Baltimore in that game and Lamar Jackson has historically struggled against them. That could continue here with Pittsburgh looking to wrap up the AFC North with victory.

Cincinnati’s high-powered offence, led by Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase, should prove too much for a Cleveland team that’s struggled on both sides of the ball. The Browns will start backup QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson after Jameis Winston flamed out with another three interceptions last week. Cleveland lost by 25 and 17 points in two of his three starts last year and another wide-margin loss would not be a surprise on Sunday.

The Bears’ second-half fightback on Thanksgiving helped them cover the spread while coming up just short against the Lions last time, but Detroit should stamp their authority in this game. After last week’s heartbreaking loss to the Bills, the Lions should be fired up to bounce back and prove once again their pedigree as Super Bowl contenders. The Bears have lost 7 straight games and given the state of things in Chicago right now they are unlikely to keep things close.

The Giants have been an absolute mess since releasing former quarterback Daniel Jones and that should continue against the Falcons. Atlanta is fighting hard to remain in the race to win the NFC South and boasts enough firepower on offense to outscore the Giants by double digits, with New York scoring by far the fewest points in the NFL this season.

The Eagles have won five straight road games and look likely to extend that streak against a Washington team that has cooled off since the start of November. The Commanders have lost two of their last three at Northwest Stadium and experienced major struggles against the Eagles recently. Philadelphia have won seven of the last 10 clashes of these NFC East rivals and with plenty to play for this weekend, should get the win that clinches the division.

Home-field advantage and an efficient Seahawks passing attack could make this a closer contest than expected. Seattle has won four of their last five Sunday games as underdogs, and the Vikings have historically struggled on the road against NFC West opponents, losing 11 of their last 12 such games

These two are firmly in contention for the number one overall pick in next April’s draft. The Jags are playing hard despite head coach Doug Peterson knowing he’s as good as gone once the season is over and they have one thing the Raiders don’t, excellent rookie wideout Brian Thomas Jr.

The Buccaneers have won 4 straight games to take a commanding lead in the NFC South and should be fully motivated to continue that run against the Cowboys. The Bucs have outscored their opponents 124-60 in that winning run and should cruise past a Dallas team that won only 1 of their 7 home games this season.

The Cardinals has not covered a handicap as an away favourite since 2021, losing each of their last three games when taking on underdogs on the road. Of course, the Panthers failed to cover when they found themselves in the unusual spot of favourites against the Dallas Cowboys last week, but Dave Canales’ team have played well recently. Carolina’s improving offense ought to pose enough problems for a Cardinals defence that has allowed an average of 26 points per game on the road to keep this close.

Cincinnati’s high-powered offence, led by Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase, should prove too much for a Cleveland team that’s struggled on both sides of the ball. The Browns will start backup QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson after Jameis Winston flamed out with another three interceptions last week. Cleveland lost by 25 and 17 points in two of his three starts last year and another wide-margin loss would not be a surprise on Sunday.

The Bears’ second-half fightback on Thanksgiving helped them cover the spread while coming up just short against the Lions last time, but Detroit should stamp their authority in this game. After last week’s heartbreaking loss to the Bills, the Lions should be fired up to bounce back and prove once again their pedigree as Super Bowl contenders. The Bears have lost 7 straight games and given the state of things in Chicago right now they are unlikely to keep things close.

The Jets offense is finally starting to take off after New York beat Jacksonville 32-25 last week, and they should carry that momentum into at least staying within a field goal of the Rams. Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams seem to have rediscovered the famous connection from their Green Bay days and can get at an LA defense that has allowed the 3rd-most passing yards per attempt and 8th-most passing touchdowns this season.

The Giants have been an absolute mess since releasing former quarterback Daniel Jones and that should continue against the Falcons. Atlanta is fighting hard to remain in the race to win the NFC South and boasts enough firepower on offense to outscore the Giants by double digits, with New York scoring by far the fewest points in the NFL this season.

The Eagles have won five straight road games and look likely to extend that streak against a Washington team that has cooled off since the start of November. The Commanders have lost two of their last three at Northwest Stadium and experienced major struggles against the Eagles recently. Philadelphia have won seven of the last 10 clashes of these NFC East rivals and with plenty to play for this weekend, should get the win that clinches the division.

Mason Rudolph’s return as the Titans’ starter makes them a lot tougher to read — and potentially to beat for the struggling Colts. Rudolph sparked an underperforming Tennessee offense when he came in for four starts earlier this year and anything like a repeat of that should ensure the total is above expectations. The Over has landed in six of the Colts’ 10 matchups against AFC teams this season and three of the Titans’ last four games.

Home-field advantage and an efficient Seahawks passing attack could make this a closer contest than expected. Seattle has won four of their last five Sunday games as underdogs, and the Vikings have historically struggled on the road against NFC West opponents, losing 11 of their last 12 such games

These two are firmly in contention for the number one overall pick in next April’s draft. The Jags are playing hard despite head coach Doug Peterson knowing he’s as good as gone once the season is over and they have one thing the Raiders don’t, excellent rookie wideout Brian Thomas Jr.

The Bills have been on an absolute tear offensively, scoring 90 points across their last 2 games, and that should see them obliterate the Patriots. Josh Allen has racked up a ton of touchdowns both through the air and on the ground while the Patriots have stagnated significantly in recent weeks. There is a clear talent difference in this one and Buffalo should prove why.

The 49ers have won 8 of their last 10 away games against teams with losing records and can win this one also. The Dolphins can’t run the ball and they don’t throw deep, so look set to find things tough versus a 49ers’ defence that is getting healthy again.

The Buccaneers have won 4 straight games to take a commanding lead in the NFC South and should be fully motivated to continue that run against the Cowboys. The Bucs have outscored their opponents 124-60 in that winning run and should cruise past a Dallas team that won only 1 of their 7 home games this season.

Spencer Rattler looked sharp for the Saints last week against the Commanders but looks to be in for a rude awakening against the Packers, who have lost only twice at home to elite opponents and should be able to contain the rookie in potentially snowy and windy conditions at Lambeau Field. Green Bay dominated Seattle last week and it should be a similar story here.

Home-field advantage and an efficient Seahawks passing attack could make this a closer contest than expected. Seattle has won four of their last five Sunday games as underdogs, and the Vikings have historically struggled on the road against NFC West opponents, losing 11 of their last 12 such games

These two are firmly in contention for the number one overall pick in next April’s draft. The Jags are playing hard despite head coach Doug Peterson knowing he’s as good as gone once the season is over and they have one thing the Raiders don’t, excellent rookie wideout Brian Thomas Jr.

The Bills have been on an absolute tear offensively, scoring 90 points across their last 2 games, and that should see them obliterate the Patriots. Josh Allen has racked up a ton of touchdowns both through the air and on the ground while the Patriots have stagnated significantly in recent weeks. There is a clear talent difference in this one and Buffalo should prove why.

The 49ers have won 8 of their last 10 away games against teams with losing records and can win this one also. The Dolphins can’t run the ball and they don’t throw deep, so look set to find things tough versus a 49ers’ defence that is getting healthy again.

The Buccaneers have won 4 straight games to take a commanding lead in the NFC South and should be fully motivated to continue that run against the Cowboys. The Bucs have outscored their opponents 124-60 in that winning run and should cruise past a Dallas team that won only 1 of their 7 home games this season.

The Bills have been on an absolute tear offensively, scoring 90 points across their last 2 games, and that should see them obliterate the Patriots. Josh Allen has racked up a ton of touchdowns both through the air and on the ground while the Patriots have stagnated significantly in recent weeks. There is a clear talent difference in this one and Buffalo should prove why.

The 49ers have won 8 of their last 10 away games against teams with losing records and can win this one also. The Dolphins can’t run the ball and they don’t throw deep, so look set to find things tough versus a 49ers’ defence that is getting healthy again.

The Buccaneers have won 4 straight games to take a commanding lead in the NFC South and should be fully motivated to continue that run against the Cowboys. The Bucs have outscored their opponents 124-60 in that winning run and should cruise past a Dallas team that won only 1 of their 7 home games this season.

Spencer Rattler looked sharp for the Saints last week against the Commanders but looks to be in for a rude awakening against the Packers, who have lost only twice at home to elite opponents and should be able to contain the rookie in potentially snowy and windy conditions at Lambeau Field. Green Bay dominated Seattle last week and it should be a similar story here.

Having a match under your belt can prove all the difference at this stage of the World Championship and Ryan Joyce looks a good bet to dump out the seeded Danny Noppert. Joyce put in a solid first-round display, averaging 92.97, and he has won four of his five meetings with the Dutchman.

It is tough to find value in this second-round clash but Luke Littler should ease to a 3-0 victory. The teenage talent has been in flying form in recent months, winning the Grand Slam and finishing runner-up at the Players Championship, and he has so much in hand on the averages.

It could be worth chancing Connor Scutt, who has made a big noise on the PDC Tour this season and, unlike ninth seed Damon Heta, already has a match under his belt at Alexandra Palace. Scutt averaged over 100 in his first-round win and he is sure to heap plenty of pressure on the Heat.

Rhys Griffin has found things tough in his first season as a PDC Tour professional and he is likely to be found wanting against Karel Sedlacek. The Czech has won on this stage before and he should settle better than Griffin, who has lost 15 of his last 17 matches. Take Sedlacek -1.5 sets.

Richard Veenstra impressed on his way to the third round on his PDC World Championship debut last year, beating two talented players in Ben Robb and Kim Huybrechts. He should be too streetwise for Asian qualifier Alexis Toylo and a 3-0 win to the Dutchman could be the value play.

Having a match under your belt can prove all the difference at this stage of the World Championship and Ryan Joyce looks a good bet to dump out the seeded Danny Noppert. Joyce put in a solid first-round display, averaging 92.97, and he has won four of his five meetings with the Dutchman.

It is tough to find value in this second-round clash but Luke Littler should ease to a 3-0 victory. The teenage talent has been in flying form in recent months, winning the Grand Slam and finishing runner-up at the Players Championship, and he has so much in hand on the averages.

It could be worth chancing Connor Scutt, who has made a big noise on the PDC Tour this season and, unlike ninth seed Damon Heta, already has a match under his belt at Alexandra Palace. Scutt averaged over 100 in his first-round win and he is sure to heap plenty of pressure on the Heat.

Seven of Crystal Palace’s last nine games have seen both teams find the net and they showed in their 3-2 midweek loss at the Emirates than they can cause this Arsenal team plenty of problems, but the Gunners have won six of their last eight meetings with their hosts.

Middlesbrough want to show greater consistency over the remainder of the season and they can ensure back-to-back wins by getting the better of Plymouth at Home Park. Boro should have too much quality for their hosts, but a clean sheet may elude them in what promises to be a high-scoring game.

Ipswich are still looking for their first home league win of the season and they could come unstuck against Newcastle, who will be boosted by wins over Leicester in the league and Brentford in the Carabao Cup

Fewer than three goals have been scored in six of Genoa’s last seven Serie A matches and also in five of Napoli’s last six away league fixtures. The visitors have scored multiple goals in only three of their eight away league games this season while Genoa are averaging less than one strike per home game this term.

Both Exeter and Burton have been involved in low-scoring matches, with Burton failing to score in six of their last eight and Exeter enduring a similar scoring drought. Additionally, recent encounters between the two have also ended with fewer than three goals, making under 2.5 goals a strong bet.

Both teams have been involved in numerous low-scoring matches, with six of Stevenage’s last eight games and eight of their last ten away matches going under 2.5 goals. Blackpool’s attacking struggles further support a low-scoring encounter, making under 2.5 goals a strong bet.

Both Northampton and Charlton have struggled to score, with Northampton failing to net in four of their last six games, and Charlton averaging just 0.9 goals per game. Charlton’s trend of low-scoring matches, including 13 games under 2.5 goals this season, points to another low-scoring affair.

Recent trends suggest a low-scoring encounter, with four of Leyton Orient’s last five games and five of Barnsley’s last eight producing fewer than three goals. Additionally, the defensive solidity of Orient, with three consecutive clean sheets, supports betting on under 2.5 goals.

14th meets 15th in Heracles and the hosts have taken ten of their 14 points on home soil. They have scored twice or more in each of their last five Eredivisie home games and Groningen have lost six successive league away games, conceding 19 goals in the process and shipping two or more in five of them.

Brentford’s home record has been impressive this term, but their defending on their own patch has not been great and Forest are capable of exploiting that, so take the visitors to find the net more than once.

Seven of Crystal Palace’s last nine games have seen both teams find the net and they showed in their 3-2 midweek loss at the Emirates than they can cause this Arsenal team plenty of problems, but the Gunners have won six of their last eight meetings with their hosts.

Both teams have scored in 16 of Brentford’s last 17 matches and it seems logical to expect that trend to continue against a Nottingham Forest side that have impressed this season.

Ipswich are still looking for their first home league win of the season and they could come unstuck against Newcastle, who will be boosted by wins over Leicester in the league and Brentford in the Carabao Cup

MK Dons won six league games in a row prior to last Saturday’s 1-0 loss at home to Gillingham and they can get right back on track by defeating Newport in south Wales. The Dons are targeting automatic promotion and should have too much quality for their hosts, who are winless in eight.

Sunderland struggled throughout November but they have taken seven points from three matches in December and should be too strong for Norwich at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats are unbeaten at home and should prevail over the inconsistent Canaries, who are winless in three.

Wigan’s solid home defensive record, conceding just seven goals in nine games, combined with Shrewsbury’s poor form of seven losses in their last eight games, makes the hosts strong favorites. Wigan’s recent morale-boosting 2-0 win over Bolton adds further confidence.

Port Vale have gone four league games without winning but they are inside the automatic promotion places and should be too strong for Carlisle in the Potteries. Vale drew 0-0 at in-form Bromley last Saturday and they can see off the rock-bottom Cumbrians, who have a survival fight on their hands.

Middlesbrough want to show greater consistency over the remainder of the season and they can ensure back-to-back wins by getting the better of Plymouth at Home Park. Boro should have too much quality for their hosts, but a clean sheet may elude them in what promises to be a high-scoring game.

West Ham’s Tomas Soucek committed four fouls in his side’s last home game against Wolves but somehow escaped without a caution but his luck may run out against Brighton.

Ryan Yates is one booking away from a ban and that card come at the Gtech this weekend. Yates averages 1.8 fouls per-game and he committed six in Nottingham Forest’s win at Manchester United in their last away game without picking up a card.

Three of Ashley Young’s four cards have come in the last five games and he could end up picking up another booking on Sunday when Everton host Chelsea.

Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch has two of bookings in his last three league games and he has three yellow cards in his last five games across all competitions.

Bukayo Saka is Arsenal’s joint top scorer in the Premier League with five goals and is also their designated penalty taker so he is worth supporting to find the net again.

Ante Budimir has scored in seven of his last 10 La Liga appearances – a total of nine goals across those games. He will be a danger to an Athletic Club defence that has conceded goals against three bottom-half clubs on the road recently.

Freiburg have failed to score in three of their seven away Bundesliga games this season and may struggle to get off the mark against a Leverkusen side with three clean sheets in their last four, including against Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. Leverkusen, who have scored exactly two in three of their last five, can secure a 2-0 home win.

Barca have beaten Atletico Madrid 1-0 in three of the teams’ last five meetings and another tight contest could ensue on Saturday. Atleti failed to score in a 1-0 defeat at Real Betis and have not bagged more than once in five other away league games, so one goal might be enough for the hosts.

Kortijk are on a five-match losing streak away from home and have picked up just one point from their last eight on the road. Beerschot may be bottom of the table, but they have taken nine points from their last five home matches and have beaten Cercle Brugge and Anderlecht in that period.

meetings with Atletico Madrid. The visitors lack of potency on the road, where they have scored no more than once in six of their eight La Liga away games this season, could haunt them here.

Porto have failed to win three of their last five away league matches while Moreirense have avoided defeat in all seven home league games this season, winning five.

14th meets 15th in Heracles and the hosts have taken ten of their 14 points on home soil. They have scored twice or more in each of their last five Eredivisie home games and Groningen have lost six successive league away games, conceding 19 goals in the process and shipping two or more in five of them.

14th meets 15th in Heracles and the hosts have taken ten of their 14 points on home soil. They have scored twice or more in each of their last five Eredivisie home games and Groningen have lost six successive league away games, conceding 19 goals in the process and shipping two or more in five of them.

Bournemouth won at Old Trafford last season and have a chance to repeat that feat on Sunday. The Cherries are in good form with 10 points from the last available 12, while United have three defeats in their last four domestic games.

Las Palmas have found some serious form in La Liga, having lost only twice in eight outings since the end of October, and they can heap the misery on struggling Espanyol.

Eight of the 11 points Valencia have collected this season have come at home and head coach Ruben Baraja’s side should have enough quality to overcome an Alaves team on a six-game winless run in all competitions.

None of Bochum’s last five games have contained more than two goals as they have tightened up at the back, while Heidenheim may be feeling the pace after playing in Europe on Thursday. Avoiding defeat will be ideal for both clubs ahead of Christmas and a low-scoring battle is expected in Bochum.

Saints have picked up just five points from 16 games and have scored only four goals on the road in the league, so they could be shut out in defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday.

Viktor Gyokeres has an incredible 47 goals in 47 Primeira Liga outings since joining from Coventry, two of which came against Gil Vicente last season, and he will fancy his chances against a defence that has shipped ten goals in their last five matches.

Copenhagen made the Champions League last 16 earlier this year, making it through a group that contained Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Galatasaray. They finished four points off the Danish title in May and slipped into the Conference League as a result, where the change in format offers them a path to glory. After a decent summer transfer window and a strong domestic start, Copenhagen can make an impact in a competition which has a vulnerable trio of favourites.

Real Madrid clinched a record-extending 15th Champions League trophy at Wembley last season and they look good value to make it 16 in Munich next year.

They have won 15 of their 18 appearances in the final and have won six of the last 11 instalments, with their last defeat in the final of this competition coming back in 1981 against Liverpool.

Los Blancos’ storied history in this competition would have put them among my favourites for the trophy even before their business in the summer, but the transfer window has been kind to them and they head into the 2024/25 campaign with arguably the best squad in the world.

The world-class talents of Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior remain instrumental to Carlo Ancelotti’s side, but the arrival of arguably the world’s best player in Kylian Mbappe could send them stratospheric.

As if that wasn’t enough, teenage sensation Endrick has also arrived in the Spanish capital and scored on his home debut against Real Valladolid.

Led by a manager who has won the Champions League a record five times with two separate teams, it would take a brave man to oppose Real Madrid.

Athletic Bilbao have clear motivation for a deep Europa League run – as their San Mames stadium will host the final in May. Spain star Nico Williams has hung around for another season dreaming of European glory with his boyhood club in their home ground.

Athletic won the Copa del Rey last term and they’re seen as the strongest Spanish side in the competition. With eight of the last 11 seasons seeing a Spanish winner of the Europa League, Athletic are standout value at 12/1.

Copenhagen made the Champions League last 16 earlier this year, making it through a group that contained Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Galatasaray. They finished four points off the Danish title in May and slipped into the Conference League as a result, where the change in format offers them a path to glory. After a decent summer transfer window and a strong domestic start, Copenhagen can make an impact in a competition which has a vulnerable trio of favourites.

Athletic Bilbao have clear motivation for a deep Europa League run – as their San Mames stadium will host the final in May. Spain star Nico Williams has hung around for another season dreaming of European glory with his boyhood club in their home ground.

Athletic won the Copa del Rey last term and they’re seen as the strongest Spanish side in the competition. With eight of the last 11 seasons seeing a Spanish winner of the Europa League, Athletic are standout value at 12/1.

Tamworth have seen both teams score in four of their last five matches, while they head to a Rochdale side who have been struggling for clean sheets at home.

Palace have returned to form, scoring nine times in a five-game unbeaten run. The Eagles can take the game to a likely rotated Arsenal side, so back goals at the Emirates.

Chelsea have conceded in four of their last six Conference League games, while Shamrock Rovers have seen BTTS in four of their five games in this competition ahead of a visit to a weakened Chelsea side.

Verona are without a clean sheet in 13 matches, but they won 3-2 at Parma at the weekend. AC Milan’s seven away trips in the league have seen BTTS land six times, with the Rossoneri struggling for clean sheets too.

Newcastle’s nine matches on the road have seen both teams score on eight occasions, while Ipswich have had BTTS land in three of their last four at home.

These two sides have drawn 2-2 and 4-4 in their two meetings this year and Feyenoord have seen BTTS in eight of their last nine ahead of this trip to the Eredivisie’s top scorers.

Jhon Duran started for just the third time last weekend and scored his 11th competitive goal. He has been granted a start in two of Aston Villa’s last three games and has scored in each of these three outings.

Chris Wood has scored in nine of his 15 Premier League starts this season and the New Zealand should relish facing a Brentford defence that can allow their opponents a decent number of chances.

Alexander Isak has found the net in six of his last eight Premier League appearances and the Swede is capable of making his mark at Portman Road.

Bukayo Saka is Arsenal’s joint top scorer in the Premier League with five goals and is also their designated penalty taker so he is worth supporting to find the net again.

Aston Villa have won three of their last four games in all competitions and can take advantage of a dreadful Manchester City side. The visitors have won just one of their last 11 games and have lost six of their last seven on the road.

Brentford’s home record has been impressive this term, but their defending on their own patch has not been great and Forest are capable of exploiting that, so take the visitors to find the net more than once.

Ipswich are still looking for their first home league win of the season and they could come unstuck against Newcastle, who will be boosted by wins over Leicester in the league and Brentford in the Carabao Cup

Seven of Crystal Palace’s last nine games have seen both teams find the net and they showed in their 3-2 midweek loss at the Emirates than they can cause this Arsenal team plenty of problems, side with both teams to score in this Premier League rematch.

West Ham have picked up four points from the last six available and there have been signs of improvement in recent performances. The Hammers have lost one of their last five fixtures on home soil and five of their last six meetings with Brighton have ended all square.

Kortijk are on a five-match losing streak away from home and have picked up just one point from their last eight on the road. Beerschot may be bottom of the table, but they have taken nine points from their last five home matches and have beaten Cercle Brugge and Anderlecht in that period.

Aston Villa have won three of their last four games in all competitions and can take advantage of a dreadful Manchester City side. The visitors have won just one of their last 11 games and have lost six of their last seven on the road.

Blackburn are the Championship’s form team and they can rack up a seventh straight win when taking on Millwall at the Den. Rovers are showing plenty of resilience and their solid defence can lay the foundation for success over the Lions, who have lost three on the spin.

Kortijk are on a five-match losing streak away from home and have picked up just one point from their last eight on the road. Beerschot may be bottom of the table, but they have taken nine points from their last five home matches and have beaten Cercle Brugge and Anderlecht in that period.

Aston Villa have won three of their last four games in all competitions and can take advantage of a dreadful Manchester City side. The visitors have won just one of their last 11 games and have lost six of their last seven on the road.

Blackburn are the Championship’s form team and they can rack up a seventh straight win when taking on Millwall at the Den. Rovers are showing plenty of resilience and their solid defence can lay the foundation for success over the Lions, who have lost three on the spin.

Seven of Crystal Palace’s last nine games have seen both teams find the net and they showed in their 3-2 midweek loss at the Emirates than they can cause this Arsenal team plenty of problems, but the Gunners have won six of their last eight meetings with their hosts.

Middlesbrough want to show greater consistency over the remainder of the season and they can ensure back-to-back wins by getting the better of Plymouth at Home Park. Boro should have too much quality for their hosts, but a clean sheet may elude them in what promises to be a high-scoring game.

Ipswich are still looking for their first home league win of the season and they could come unstuck against Newcastle, who will be boosted by wins over Leicester in the league and Brentford in the Carabao Cup

Leverkusen have won seven games in a row in all competitions. They are undefeated in their last 12 Bundesliga matches and should comfortably get the better of a reiburg side that recently lost 3-1 at RB Leipzig and 4-0 to Dortmund.

Porto have failed to win three of their last five away league matches while Moreirense have avoided defeat in all seven home league games this season, winning five.

Fewer than three goals have been scored in six of Genoa’s last seven Serie A matches and also in five of Napoli’s last six away league fixtures. The visitors have scored multiple goals in only three of their eight away league games this season while Genoa are averaging less than one strike per home game this term.

Coventry have lost just three of their last ten matches, winning two of their last three, while their last two meetings with Pompey have yielded a win and draw. Portsmouth have fired blanks in their last two outings which have seen them secure just a point.

Real Sociedad are one of the form teams in La Liga, winning four of their last six matches to nil conceding just one goal in that sensational run which also includes an impressive win over Barcelona.In that kind of form, it is difficult to envisage a mid-table Celta Vigo side with two wins in eight league outings to their name causing the Basque outfit too many issues on Saturday.The visitors’ chances are further enhanced by the fact they have won their last trips to the Balaidos and they look set to extend that run this weekend.

A resolute defensive performance helped Mainz defeat Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 2-1 last Saturday and that was their fourth win in their last five league games.Mainz restricted the Bavarians to just one shot on target and their recent run also featured a win over Borussia Dortmund, while in the only game they lost in that streak against Wolfsburg, they conceded in the 94th minute.They are worth backing to avoid defeat on the road to Eintracht Frankfurt, who are winless in their last four games in all competitions.

Crystal Palace showed how dangerous they can be in their 3-2 EFL Cup defeat to Arsenal in midweek and both teams are fancied to find the net once more in this Premier League clash.Both teams have scored in seven of Palace’s last nine matches in all competitions and Jean-Philippe Mateta proved that he can cause real issues for the Gunners backline on Wednesday.The Eagles have only lost two of their last ten games and could put in another impressive performance, take both teams to find the net.

Bristol Rovers are hoping to appoint a new manager in time for their Boxing Day game against Exeter but caretaker Dave Horseman will remain in charge for the home game against Wrexham which looks a tough test for the home side.Rovers have scored only one goal in their last six league and cup matches and have lost their last three League One matches by at least two goals.Wrexham were denied a sixth successive win by a late Cambridge United equaliser last week but the highflying Welsh side should get back on track with an away success.

Exeter have hit a bit of a rough patch as they are winless in six in League One but they’ve had a difficult run of games and Saturday’s trip to bottom club Burton looks like a good opportunity to stop the rot.The Grecians had a decent road record until recently but they’ve lost their last three on their travels. However, all of those losses came against teams currently in the play-off spots and they are facing a Burton side who have just five points to show from 10 home games, losing seven, so at an odds-against price Exeter look good value to leave with all three points.

Heracles trail 14th-placed Groningen by two points in the Eredivisie table, but they can make home advantage count when the two struggling sides meet in Almelo on Saturday.Groningen have lost their last six Eredivisie away games and have conceded 19 times in the process. Five of these six trips have seen the visitors ship at least two goals, and Heracles are a much better outfit at the Asito Stadium, where they have won 11 of their 14 points this term.The hosts have scored two or more in each of their last five home league games and can put a couple past the opposition on Saturday.