Tips of the day

La LigaWon5:2

BarcelonaRayo Vallecano

Why this pick: Gordon and Adeyemi are also direct competitors, and each of them wants to prove himself. The head-to-head meetings speak against our bet, because Rayo Vallecano is very good at closing down in defence. On the other hand, even during the friendly matches, the team conceded 3 goals to Ipswich and 2 each to Charleroi and Hearts, so it is clear that the visitors are not in their best form at the start.

Serie AWon1:0

AtalantaBologna

Why this pick: Bologna is in the process of rebuilding and comes into the match after 3 consecutive defeats. At the same time, I do not expect a particularly high-scoring game: the hosts will be satisfied with a pragmatic scenario, while the visitors are currently experiencing problems in attack.

La LigaLost1:0

OsasunaGetafe

Why this pick: Getafe look good at the start of the season, and I suggest taking advantage of the high odds on the visitors to score at least one goal. Let’s return to the introduction, where I mentioned that Osasuna have conceded in 10 consecutive head-to-head meetings. It seems the Pamplona side also usually play defensively; nevertheless, such a streak has emerged. I think the Madrid side will not fail to score again.

SuperligaWon3:1

FC CopenhagenSonderjyske

Why this pick: Sønderjyske have earned only 1 point in 5 rounds and regularly collapse defensively against leading teams. I expect Copenhagen to confirm their status as favourites, win, and score at least twice.

Serie AWon0:4

LecceAS Roma

Why this pick: The hosts defeated Venezia but allowed too many chances in front of their own goal. Roma’s higher-quality attack should take advantage of such mistakes. I expect the Romans to win the match with at least 2 goals scored.

First LeagueLost1:0

Spartak KostromaRotor Volgograd

Why this pick: Based on the above, I favor Spartak and think that avoiding defeat at home against a team like Rotor will be quite possible. But both teams play quite productively: Spartak have scored at least two goals in six of their seven matches, while Rotor have done so in six of eight. So today I will be expecting a high-scoring match.