KuPS Kuopio vs FC Honka Espoo

Today’s featured game is the Veikkausliiga encounter between relegation battlers KuPS Kuopio and title hopefuls FC Honka Espoo. The hosts have started playing better football lately simply because they have to to stay in the Veikkausliiga. They’ve won three from their last five games, losing two along the way, their most recent of which was a 3-0 humbling at TPS Turku last match. The hosts are in a better position than their fellow relegation stragglers RoPS Rovaniemi and JJK Jyvaskyla but will still seek any possible points to secure their Veikkausliiga status where possible. However, despite KuPS Kuopio’s recent valiant efforts, what we’ve found out is that when they encounter a top quality side with valiant efforts because their need for points is great too…KuPS Kuopio get swept away. TPS Turku proved that last match and I rate FC Honka Espoo as being better than TPS Turku, if only marginally. The visitors average scoring over two goals per game and have won four of their last five games. The contrast of quality between these two sides is vast and when a good side plays with great motivation, they almost always win. FC Honka Espoo have to win this game to have any hope of winning the Veikkausliiga, title, which is looking unlikely now due to HJK Helsinki’s somewhat simple home games remaining. However, today’s visitors aren’t going to let it slide that easily and will be well-motivated for today’s game. Frankly, I’m beyond surprised that the odds on this game are 19/20 because there’s such a big difference between these two sides that it’s unreal. I expect the odds to drop so take them whilst you can!

Saturday’s Picks

My tips:

As ever, below are my recommended value tips for today in no particular order:

KuPS Kuopio vs FC Honka Espoo - away win at 19/20 – see introduction for full details.

Internacional vs Flamengo – home win at 3/4. Despite the recent poor form of hosts Internacional (two consecutive domestic defeats), it’s undeniable that Internacional remain the better side between these two clubs. Their home form is still amongst the best in the league with eight wins from twelve games, losing just twice on the way. Flamengo, despite being a good side, are a poor away side. They’ve lost six away games from eleven and won just twice. They’re in good form with three wins from four games but they’re going to have a very tough game here as they’ve lost three of their last four away games against Internacional, drawing the other a couple of seasons ago. For me, form takes a backseat here as there’s a significant quality gap so the home win at 3/4 looks good for me.

Swansea City vs Sheffield United – away win at 13/10. Promotion hopefuls Sheffield United journey to Wales to take on out-of-sorts Swansea City. The hosts are without a win in their last four games, drawing three and losing once. It’s more than apparent to see exactly where Swansea City’s problems lie at the moment with just a single glance at the league table – goalscoring. They’ve managed to score just three goals in their first eight games of the season, which isn’t nearly good enough, as I’m sure you’re all aware. I think it’s fair to say that they’re really missing Jason Scotland since his summer transfer to Wigan Athletic. Today, Swansea City are hosting a Sheffield United side that have won three from their last five games and are generally looking pretty reliable when it comes to winning games. I can’t see an out-of-form side that can’t score goals playing against a better side and obtaining a result so I’m siding with the away win at 13/10.

Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United – away win at 13/10. Hosts Ipswich Town are playing better than they have done all season with just two defeats in their last five games, drawing the other three. That said, it’s still more than evident the number of problems they actually have as they’ve still not won a league game in eight attempts. Today they host a Newcastle United side that were humbled 3-0 mid-week by Plymouth Argyle in the League Cup. However, I would urge you all to disregard this as Newcastle United fielded a lot of youngsters in that game as they are prioritising promotion this season. As far as league form goes, Newcastle United have won four from their last five games and are currently second in the Championship table. Effectively, Newcastle United are a better side a and are in better form so an away win looks fairly straightforward at 13/10.

Bristol Rovers vs Brighton & Hove Albion – home win at 4/5. A great start to their campaign has seen Bristol Rovers soar to third place in the table with six wins from eight games. They’ve won four of their last five games and are obviously on a massive high at the moment. Bristol Rovers aren’t a prolific side but they’re certainly effective. Today they host a Brighton & Hove Albion side that that had been on a good run before losing 3-2 at home to Southend United last match. Two wins from eight games says that Brighton & Hove Albion could be in for a long season, especially as there’s only one side in the whole division that has currently conceded more goals than they have. To put it bluntly, the visitors look like cannon fodder currently and the hosts look like the cannon. 4/5 on this selection should be a great bet!

Shrewsbury Town vs Northampton Town – home win at 4/5. Four straight defeats has now seen recently relegated Northampton Town slide to just fourth bottom. They’ve lost five games from eight so far and don’t appear to be showing any signs of getting out of their rut. Hosts Shrewsbury Town have been a “home side” for some time now and this season isn’t proving too different as they’ve already notched up two home wins. Three wins in four games has got them to seventh in League Two and form/momentum is pointing to this record being continued today. Taking the home win at 4/5 should be a good bet today.

Maag Tammeka Tartu vs Tulevik Viljandi – home win at 2/1. I know Maag Tammeka Tartu aren’t a particularly good side but they warrant better odds than 2/1, surely? It was only last season that they finished above Tulevik Viljandi, if only on goal difference. They’ve also won this fixture for three out of the last four Meistriliiga campaigns, drawing the other game. Whereas the table this year shows a clear points difference between the two sides, I don’t think there’s much in it quality-wise. You also have to take into account that Tulevik Viljandi haven’t won in five games, losing their last three on the bounce. Maag Tammeka Tartu, however, have won their last three games and have some great momentum entering this game. Frankly, I’d expect a lot lower odds but I’m happy to have a medium stake on the home win at 2/1 with the above information in mind!

Inter Turku vs Tampere United – home win at evens. After their defeat last match at home to HJK Helsinki, Tampere United’s surprise title challenge is now finished with and they look to battle out a Europa League place with today’s hosts Inter Turku and IFK Mariehamn. Yes, I am not including Haka Valkeakoski in this equation because they’re atrocious and I’ll be astounded if they make it! Basically, this match has suddenly become a lot more important than was initially thought. Fortunately for Inter Turku, they’re hosting a side that have lost more games away games than the majority of the Veikkausliiga. In fact, only three sides have lost more away games and they’re the bottom three in the Veikkausliiga! They hosts have got some good momentum at the moment as they’re unbeaten in four games, winning twice and drawing twice. It doesn’t seem to matter what form or momentum Tampere United have – they just seem to win at home and lose away, generally! I can’t say I think anything different is going to occur today, either – Inter Turku have got enough to win this game and form says that they will. Evens on this selection should be a reliable bet.

FC Koln vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen - away win at evens. Despite a disappointing cup defeat mid-week, Bayer 04 Leverkusen are playing very well in the Bundesliga. They’ve currently won four games from six and remain unbeaten in second place. Today they travel to FC Koln, a side that has managed just one victory in their six games thus far, losing four along the way. They’ve not won any games at home in this campaign and although they’ll look to make it difficult for Bayer 04 Leverkusen to play their football today, I can’t help but feel that when the final whistle goes, it’ll be an away win that has happened due to the quality and efficiency of Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The away win at evens could prove very valuable indeed today!

Szombathelyi Haladas vs Diosgyori VTK – home win at 5/6. Both of these two sides have made atrocious starts to the season but one of them shouldn’t really be there; Szombathelyi Haladas. They had a great Soproni Liga campaign last year and managed to play a few European games this year as a result of it. They’re a decent side and have proven such by gaining an impressive win against Fehervar this season. Their general form has been their let-down as opposed to their actual ability. However, their form has shown signs of improvement lately having only lost two of their last five games and having scored nine goals in the process. Despite being above Szombathelyi Haladas, Diosgyori VTK are in a worse position in my eyes because they don’t have a particularly good squad and they’ve now lost three in a row. They’re just not scoring enough goals, unlike their hosts today, who are conceding too many. I expect a lot of goals in this game but I think it’s time that Szombathelyi Haladas shone again by winning this game at 5/6.

Fylkir Reykjavik vs FH Hafnarfjordur – away win at 6/4. High-flying Fylkir Reykjavik host giants FH Hafnarfjordur in a game that arguably the hosts need to win more than the visitors. Reigning champions FH Hafnarfjordur are leading the Landsbankadeild Karla by five points currently and are starting to look settled again after a mid-season blip. When FH Hafnarfjordur are settled, other sides start to lose games against them – constantly! Fylkir Reykjavik are no exception to this ruling having lost this exact fixture for four seasons running now. Fylkir Reykjavik have only beaten FH Hafnarfjordur twice in their last ten attempts and both of those were away from home. In terms of form, there’s not much between these two sides but when you mention ability, FH Hafnarfjordur are the kings of Iceland and I thoroughly expect to see that shine through today as we make money on the outcome with superb odds of 6/4!

Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers – away win at 10/11. Just one point now seperates league leaders Bohemians and title challengers Shamrock Rovers. The visitors today have won their last three games in a row and are unbeaten in five domestic games. They’ve only lost three games all season and look intend on taking the title to the wire with Bohemians this season. Shamrock Rovers are the best away side in the division currently, having only lost once on the road this season and winning seven of their fourteen away games. Hosts Sligo Rovers may be unbeaten in three games but they’ve only won once in five games. Effectively, the hosts shouldn’t have enough to trouble the visitors today so the away win at 10/11 looks a good bet.

Sampdoria vs Internazionale – away win at 10/11. Despite a good start to the season, Sampdoria were brought crashing back down to earth by a rampant Fiorentina last match. Unfortunately for Sampdoria, they don’t exactly have the easiest of pick-me-up games as they’re hosting Jose Mourinho’s Internazionale. The visitors are unbeaten this season with four wins from five games and look set for yet another dominating season with the quality available at their disposal. There’s not too much between these two form-wise but ultimately, Internazionale have a better squad than Sampdoria on every front so the away win at 10/11 should be fairly routine.

Albinoleffe vs Crotone – home win at 5/6. They’ve taken a long time starting their Serie B season but Albinoleffe have finally won their first game of the season with a 2-1 victory over Mantova. The hosts are actually a good side but they’ve really hid it well so far with four straight defeats prior to the win. Albinoleffe will be looking to continue their mini run and they’ve picked a perfect game to do it in as they’re hosting newly-promoted Crotone, a side that still has no victories in Serie B this season, drawing four games and losing two. Their massive problem is goalscoring, something that is clearly indicated by the fact that they’ve only scored once all season. A resurgent Albinoleffe is a dangerous Albinoleffe and I fear Crotone might just get taught a lesson today. 5/6 on the home win for a good side that’s beginning to wake up looks a good bet to me!

Salernitana vs Ascoli - away win at 19/10. I’m not entirely sure why Ascoli are at 19/10 to win this game but perhaps that’s why I’m not a bookmaker. Not only did they win here last season, but they’ve not lost any game from six this season in Serie B and have won three of their last five games. They’re travelling to a Salernitana side that obtained their first point of the season away to Piacenza last match but still have no wins. They’ve scored just two goals all season, hence their problem, and let in eleven goals. It’s a considerable problem to not score goals but it’s even worse when you’ve conceded more goals than the rest of your division. For me, this has away win written all over it and can only imagine the bookies have made a slight error with this one! 19/10 on the away could be a bargain here.

Rio Ave vs Academica de Coimbra – home win at 5/6. Unbeaten after five games, Rio Ave have made a tremendous start to this campaign, one that I honestly didn’t think they were capable of. Their unbeaten status is largely due to their boring football as they’ve drawn three times and won twice by only scoring five goals and conceding two. Today they face an Academica de Coimbra side that boast a very similar record, only that they’ve lost three and drawn twice instead of actually bothering to win a game. I expect this game to be mind-numbingly boring and very low-scoring but think Rio Ave have the momentum behind them to give them a narrow victory here at 5/6.

Valencia vs Atletico Madrid – home win at 10/11. I was going to stay well clear of this game until I saw the head-to-head statistics. Why? Well, both of these sides are generally unreliable as hell when it comes to betting. Valencia managed to let a lead slip against the ten men of Sporting Gijon last weekend and lost to Getafe mid-week but have already beaten a very good Sevilla CF this season. Atletico Madrid have an even more puzzling set of results as they’ve already been demolished by Barcelona and Malaga, as well as having been held to a draw at home by lowly Almeria mid-week. There’s a lot of internal problems at the club at the moment and to make matters worse, they’ve lost Sergio Aguero through injury for a couple of weeks. Things have gone from bad to worse as Atletico Madrid are still yet to win a Primera Liga game this season and that doesn’t look likely to change as they’ve lost here at the Mestalla for four games running now. 10/11 looks to be a bargain on this one, particularly as Atletico Madrid’s defence is a real mess at the moment.

Cadiz vs Recreativo de Huelva - away win at 8/5. Newly-promoted Cadiz have found life in the Segunda Liga very tricky indeed with no wins in four games. They’ve only conceded three goals but the fact that they’ve only scored once in those four games speaks volumes. Visitors Recreativo de Huelva have won three from four games since being relegated from the Primera Liga and seem intent on returning there as swiftly as possible. Cadiz don’t have the ability nor the momentum to match a very much in-form Recreativo de Huelva tonight so I think the away win at 8/5 looks relatively straightforward.

Kalmar vs IFK Goteborg – away win at 9/5. Risky call? Sure, why not! Since the loss of the two Elms, Kalmar have really struggled in their games, which is something you’d expect from a decent side that have relied upon a couple of talented individuals for too long. Kalmar have now just won twice in five games and their Allsvenskan title challenge looks rocky to say the least. Visitors IFK Goteborg were in a similar position to what Kalmar are now but in July when they lost Pontus Wernblom, ironically. However, IFK Goteborg are well and truly back now with no defeats in five games, winning three of them and drawing twice.  Whereas that’s a good source of information, the other convincing factor was that IFK Goteborg have won three out of their last three Allsvenskan games here without any great difficulty. In fact, here’s a statistic for you – Kalmar haven’t taken any points off IFK Goteborg in their last five Allsvenskan games at either ground. How about that for a confidence booster?? So yeah, 9/5 suddenly looks quite tempting, doesn’t it?

St.Gallen vs Young Boys Bern – away win at 10/11. I don’t think I can ever thank the bookies enough for drastically underestimating just how good Young Boys Bern actually are – long may it last! You’d have thought that their persistent victories over their rivals and tremendous form would be enough to show how good they are but apparently not! They’ve now won eight Super League games from ten, losing just once along the way and averaging 2.3 goals per game currently. Today they face newly-promoted St.Gallen, who are unbeaten at home so far in the Super League, although I can’t help but feel that’s about to change! No wins in three games and two defeats along the way means that St.Gallen are currently on a slippery slope and it’s about to get a whole lot more slippy as they host the best side in Switzerland. Everything about this game points to the away win so I’m more than happy to take it at 10/11.

As ever, any questions/explanations required, feel free to email me at thefootytipster@gmail.com. For the complete picks listing, see below!

Argentinian Primera Division:

Chacarita Juniors vs Arsenal de Sarandi (6) 0-0
Rosario Central vs Colon de Santa Fe (7) 1-1
Estudiantes De La Plata vs Boca Juniors (7) 2-1, at least one red card in this game
Tigre vs San Lorenzo de Almagro (7) under 2.5 goals

Australian A-League:

Gold Coast United vs Melbourne Victory (6) 2-1

Austrian Bundesliga:

SV Kapfenberg vs Sturm Graz (8) 0-2
Rapid Vienna vs Wiener Neustadt (8) over 2.5 goals
SV Mattersburg vs Austria Vienna (5) 1-1
Austria Karnten vs Salzburg (9) 1-3

Austrian Liga 1:

St.Polten vs Admira Wacker (6) draw no bet

Belgian Eerste Klasse:

Racing Genk vs Roeselare (9) 2-0
Zulte-Waregem vs AA Gent (6) 1-1
Lokeren vs Charleroi (5) 1-2, draw no bet
Kortrijk vs Standard de Liege (8) 0-2
Westerlo vs Sint-Truiden (6) 0-1

Belgian Tweede Klasse:

Mons vs Brussels (6) under 2.5 goals
Antwerp vs Ronse (8)
Eupen vs Turnhout (9)
Red Star Waasland vs Tienen (8)
Oostende vs KSVK United (6) draw no bet
Lierse SK vs Tournai (7)
OH Leuven vs Boussu Dour Borinage (6)

Brazilian Serie A:

Palmeiras vs Atletico Paranaense (8) 2-0
Fluminense vs Avai (6) 1-1
Sao Paulo vs Corinthians (7) over 2.5 goals, at least one red card in this game
Gremio Barueri vs Cruzeiro (6) 1-0
Internacional vs Flamengo (7) 2-1
Coritiba vs Nautico (7) 2-0

Bulgarian A PFG:

Sportist Svoge vs Cherno More Varna (8) 0-2
Montana vs CSKA Sofia (9) -1.75 handicap
Botev Plovdiv vs Slavia Sofia (7) 1-2
Lokomotiv Mezdra vs Beroe (6) 1-1

Chinese Super League:

Guangzhou Yiyao vs Shaanxi Zhongxin (6) 1-1
Qingdao Jonoon vs Beijing Guoan (6) 0-0
Dalian Shide vs Shandong Luneng (5) 2-1
Hangzhou Lucheng vs Chengdu Blades (7) 1-1

Colombian Futbol Profesional:

La Equidad Bogota vs Deportivo Pereira (6) under 2.5 goals
America de Cali vs Independiente Medellin (7) 1-1
Atletico Nacional de Medellin vs Deportivo Pasto (7) 2-1

Croatian Prva Liga:

Inter Zapresic vs Croatia Sesvete (6) under 2.5 goals
Rijeka vs Medimurje (8) 2-0
Zadar vs Istra 1961 (7) 2-1
Slaven Koprivnica vs Osijek (7) 2-1
Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Dinamo Zagreb (9) 1-3
Varteks Varazdin vs Karlovac (6) 1-1

Cypriot Division 1:

Enosis Neon Paralimni vs Ermis (7) 2-1
Apollon Limassol vs Nea Salamis (8) 2-0
Ethnikos Achnas vs A.E.Paphos (6) 1-0
APOEL Nicosia vs Doxa (8) 2-1

Czech Republic Gambrinus Liga:

Slovan Liberec vs Slovacko (7) 2-1
Banik Ostrava vs Teplice (6) 0-0
Sparta Prague vs Viktoria Plzen (8) 2-0
Bohemians 1905 vs Slavia Prague (8) 1-2

Danish Superligaen:

OB Odense vs FC Nordsjaelland (8) 2-0

Danish 1st Division:

Frem vs Vejle (9)

English Premier League:

Portsmouth vs Everton (8) over 2.5 goals
Birmingham City vs Bolton Wanderers (6) under 2.5 goals
Blackburn Rovers vs Aston Villa (5) 1-1
Liverpool vs Hull City (10) -1.75 handicap
Stoke City vs Manchester United (7) 0-2
Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley (8) both sides to score
Wigan Athletic vs Chelsea (9) 0-2
Fulham vs Arsenal (7) 1-1

English Championship:

Scunthorpe United vs Doncaster Rovers (7)
Blackpool vs Peterborough United (5)
Coventry City vs Middlesbrough (6)
Derby County vs Bristol City (7)
Leicester City vs Preston North End (6)
Queens Park Rangers vs Barnsley (7)
Reading vs Watford (5)
Sheffield Wednesday vs Cardiff City (6)
Swansea City vs Sheffield United (8)
West Bromwich Albion vs Crystal Palace (8)
Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United (8)

English League One:

Bristol Rovers vs Brighton & Hove Albion (8)
Carlisle United vs Southampton (7)
Charlton Athletic vs Exeter City (9)
Gillingham vs Norwich City (6)
Hartlepool United vs Walsall (8)
Huddersfield Town vs Stockport County (7)
Leyton Orient vs Millwall (6)
Milton Keynes Dons vs Leeds United (7) over 2.5 goals
Southend United vs Oldham Athletic (8)
Swindon Town vs Wycombe Wanderers (8)
Tranmere Rovers vs Colchester United (7)
Yeovil Town vs Brentford (6)

English League Two:

Aldershot Town vs Cheltenham Town (7)
Bournemouth vs Burton Albion (8)
Bradford City vs Chesterfield (6)
Bury vs Lincoln City (7)
Dagenham & Redbridge vs Morecambe (8)
Grimsby Town vs Darlington (6)
Macclesfield Town vs Torquay United (5)
Notts County vs Port Vale (7)
Rochdale vs Hereford United (8)
Rotherham United vs Barnet (6)
Shrewsbury Town vs Northampton Town (8)

Estonian Meistriliiga:

Trans Narva vs Kuressaare (10) -1.75 handicap
Nomme Kalju vs Tallinna Kalev (9) 2-0
Maag Tammeka Tartu vs Tulevik Viljandi (6) 2-1
Flora Paide vs Sillamae Kalev (9) -1.75 handicap
Levadia Tallinn vs Flora Tallinn (8) over 2.5 goals

Finnish Veikkausliiga:

KuPS Kuopio vs FC Honka Espoo (8) over 2.5 goals
Inter Turku vs Tampere United (8) 2-1
JJK Jyvaskyla vs VPS Vaasa (6) 1-1

Finnish Ykkonen:

PoPa Pori vs KPV Kokkola (6) draw no bet
Jippo Joensuu vs Atlantis FC Helsinki (7)
PS Kemi Kings vs FC Hameenlinna (7)
Kiisto Vaasa vs KooTeePee Kotka (8) under 2.5 goals

Finnish Kakkonen:

Lokho A:

Kultsu Joutseno vs KaPa Helsinki (9)
Kiffen vs FC Kuusankoski (6)
HyPS Hyvinkaa vs HIFK Soccer Helsinki (6)
KTP Kotka vs LPS Helsinki (7)

Lokho B:

Pirkkala vs Jazz Juniorit (6)
EIF Ekenas vs KaaPo Kaarina (6)
LoPa Lohja vs Sinimustat Turku (8)

Lokho C:

OPS Oulu vs FC YPA Ylivieska (7)
Norrvalla Voyri vs OLS Oulu (6)
JBK Pietarsaari vs Santa Claus (8)
SJK Seinajoki vs Jyvaskyla Blackbird (6)
OPA Oulu vs VIFK Vaasa (8)

French Ligue 1:

Auxerre vs Grenoble Foot (8) 2-0
Lorient vs Paris Saint-Germain (6) 1-1
AS Monaco vs Saint-Etienne (8) 2-0
Montpellier HSC vs Boulogne (7) 2-1
AS Nancy-Lorraine vs Sochaux (6) 1-0
Valenciennes vs Olympique de Marseille (9) 1-3
Olympique Lyonnais vs Toulouse (8) 2-1

French Ligue 2:

Le Havre vs Metz (6)
Nantes vs Nimes (9)
Sedan-Ardennes vs Brest (7)

German Bundesliga:

VFL Wolfsburg vs Hannover 96 (8) 2-0
BV09 Borussia Dortmund vs Schalke 04 (6) 2-2, at least one red card in this game
Werder Bremen vs FSV Mainz 05 (7) over 2.5 goals
FC Koln vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen (8) 1-2
Eintracht Frankfurt vs VFB Stuttgart (8) 1-1
Hamburger SV vs Bayern Munich (7) 1-1

German Bunesliga 2:

Arminia Bielefeld vs St.Pauli (6)
Kaiserslautern vs Karlsruher SC (7)

Greek Super League:

Larissa vs PAS Giannina (6) 1-0
Olympiakos Piraeus vs Panionios (9) -1.75 handicap
Aris Salonika vs Xanthi (8) 2-1

Greek B Ethniki:

PAE Kalamata vs OFI Crete (6)

Hungarian Soproni Liga:

Vasas Budapest vs MTK Budpaest (6) 1-2
Nyiregyhaza Spartacus vs Gyori ETO FC (6) 0-1
Budapest Honved vs Papa (7) 1-1
Szombathelyi Haladas vs Diosgyori VTK (7) 2-0
Zalaegerszegi TE vs Kecskemeti TE (6) 1-0

Icelandic Landsbankadeild Karla:

Stjarnan Gardabaer vs Fjolnir Reykjavik (7) 2-0
Breidablik Kopavogur vs UMF Grindavik (8) 2-1
Fram Reykjavik vs Throttur Reykjavik (9) over 2.5 goals
Keflavik vs IBV Vestmannaeyjar (8) 2-0
Fylkir Reykjavik vs FH Hafnarfjordur (7) over 2.5 goals, both sides to score
Valur Reykjavik vs KR Reykjavik (8) over 2.5 goals

Irish Premier League:

Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers (8) 1-2

Italian Serie A:

Sampdoria vs Internazionale (8) 1-2
Livorno vs Fiorentina (5) 1-1

Italian Serie B:

Albinoleffe vs Crotone (7)
Empoli vs Cittadella (8)
Frosinone vs Torino (7)
Grosseto vs Brescia (6)
Lecce vs Mantova (7)
Padova vs Gallipoli (8)
Salernitana vs Ascoli (7)
Sassuolo vs Cesena (6)
Vicenza vs Triestina (7)

Japanese J-League:

Oita Trinita vs Kashiwa Reysol (6) 1-1
FC Tokyo vs Jubilo Iwata (6) 2-1
Gamba Osaka vs Kawasaki Frontale (7) over 2.5 goals
Kashima Antlers vs Nagoya Grampus (7) 2-1
Kyoto Purple Sanga vs Omiya Ardija (8) 2-0
JEF United Ichihara vs Montedio Yamagata (6) 1-1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Albirex Niigata (7) 2-1

Latvian Virsliga:

Blazma Rezekne vs FK Ventspils (9) 0-2
Daugava Riga vs Olimps Riga (6) 1-2
Skonto Riga vs Jurmala (9) 3-1
Liepajas Metalurgs vs Tranzits Ventspils (9) -1.75 handicap

Mexican Primera Division:

Cruz Azul vs Toluca (6) 1-1
Monterrey vs Puebla (7) 2-1
Indios vs Estudiantes Tecos (6) 0-0
Atlas vs Tigres UANL (6) 1-0
San Luis vs Jaguares (8) 2-0

Dutch Eredivisie:

FC Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar (6) 1-1
PSV Eindhoven vs Willem II (9) -1.75 handicap
RKC Waalwijk vs Roda JC Kerkrade (7) 1-1
FC Twente Enschede vs VVV Venlo (9) 2-0

Dutch Eerste Divisie:

Haarlem vs FC Den Bosch (6)

Norwegian Tippeligaen:

Fredrikstad vs Lillestrom (6) 1-0

Norwegian 2 Divisjon:

Avdeling 1:

Vindbjart Vennesla vs Strommen (5)
Ullensaker Kisa vs Tonsberg (6)
Eidsvold vs Fram Larvik (6) under 2.5 goals

Avdeling 2:

Steinkjer vs Hodd Ulsteinvik (7)
Fola Fotball Ski vs Levanger (8)
Lorenskog vs Byasen Trondheim (6)

Avdeling 3:

Fyllingen Bergen vs Sford Sunnhordland (6)
Fana Nestun vs Nest Sodra Agotnes (7)
Drammen vs Kopervik (6)
Algard vs Randaberg (7) over 2.5 goals

Avdeling 4:

Asker Fotball vs Valdres Fagernes (7) over 2.5 goals
Ranheim Trondehim vs Baerum Sandvika (8)

Polish Ekstraklasa:

Odra Wodzislaw vs GKS Belchatow (6) 1-2
Korona Kielce vs Piast Gliwice (6) 0-0
Wisla Krakow vs Polonia Warsaw (8) 2-1
Jagiellonia Bialystok vs Cracovia Krakow (7) 2-0

Portuguese Liga Sagres:

Rio Ave vs Academica de Coimbra (7) 2-1
Maritimo vs Naval de Maio (8) 2-0
Vitoria Setubal vs Pacos de Ferreira (7) 0-0
Porto vs Sporting Club de Lisboa (8) 2-0
SL Benfica vs Leixoes (10) -1.75 handicap

Portuguese Liga de Honra:

Trofense vs Portimonense (7)
Freamunde vs Varzim (6)
Beira-Mar vs Oliveirense (7)
Desportivo Chaves vs Estoril (6)
Gil Vicente vs Fatima (8)
Penafiel vs Sporting Covilha (7)
Carregado vs Desportivo Aves (6)

Romanian Liga:

Gaz Metan Medias vs Dinamo Bucharest (8) 0-2
Unirea Alba Iulia vs Vaslui (6) 0-1
Politehnica Iasi vs Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt (7) under 2.5 goals
FC Poli Timisoara vs Universitatea Craiova (8) 1-0

Russian Premier League:

Zenit St Petersburg vs CSKA Moscow (7) 1-1
Dinamo Moscow vs Saturn Moscow Oblast (6) 2-1
FK Moscow vs Khimki (9) 2-0

Scottish Premier League:

St.Mirren vs Celtic (8) 0-2
Falkirk vs Kilmarnock (7) 1-1
Hearts vs Hamilton Academicals (8) 2-1
Motherwell vs Hibernians (6) 0-0
Rangers vs Aberdeen (8) 3-1
St.Johnstone vs Dundee United (6) 0-1

Serbian Super Liga:

OFK Belgrade vs Smederevo (7) 1-0
Mladi Radnik vs Metalac GM (6) 0-0
Borac Cacak vs Napredak (7) 2-0
Javor Ivanjica vs Rad Belgrade (8) 2-1
Cukaricki vs Spartak Subotica (6) 1-1
Partizan Belgrade vs Borca (8) 2-0

Slovakian Corgon Liga:

Dukla Banska Bystrica vs MSK Zilina (6) 1-2
Nitra vs Slovan Bratislava (6) 0-1
DAC Dunajska Streda vs Spartak Trnava (7) 1-1
Dubnica vs Kosice (6) under 2.5 goals
Tatran Presov vs Ruzomberok (6) 2-1

Slovenian Prva Liga:

Koper vs Drava (8) 2-0
Celje vs Nafta Lendava (7) 2-1

Spanish Primera Liga:

Espanyol vs Deportivo Xerez (9) 2-0
Real Madrid vs Tenerife (9) -1.75 handicap
Athletic Club de Bilbao vs Sevilla CF (6) 2-1, at least one red card in this game
Malaga vs Barcelona (9) 1-3
Valencia vs Atletico Madrid (7) 2-1

Spanish Segunda Liga:

Celta de Vigo vs Hercules Alicante (6)
Real Murcia vs Salamanca (5)
Las Palmas vs Levante (6)
Cadiz vs Recreativo de Huelva (8)
Villarreal II vs Albacete (5)
Castellon vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid (7)
Girona vs Real Union Club de Irun (7)

Swedish Allsvenskan:

Kalmar vs IFK Goteborg (6) 1-2

Swedish Superettan:

Atvidabergs vs Angelholms (7)

Swiss Super League:

St.Gallen vs Young Boys Bern (9) 1-3
Aarau vs Basel (7) 0-2

Swiss Challenge League:

Lugano vs Gossau (9)
Thun vs Kriens (8)
Wohlen vs Stade Nyonnais (6)
Biel-Bienne vs Le Mont (7)
Lausanne Sports vs Schaffhausen (7)
Servette vs Locarno (5)

Turkish Super Lig:

Gaziantepspor vs Ankaragucu (7) 2-0
Istanbul BB vs Sivasspor (6) 0-1
Antalyaspor vs Fenerbahce (9) 1-2
Bursaspor vs Diyarbakirspor (8) 2-0

Ukrainian Premier League:

Kryvbas Kryvvi Rih vs Metalurg Donetsk (7) 1-2
Zakarpattya Uzhhorod vs Dnipro Dnepropetrovsk (8) 0-1
Metalurg Zaporizhya vs Arsenal Kiev (6) 1-1

Welsh Premier League:

Aberystwyth Town vs Connah’s Quay Nomads (7) 2-1
Caersws vs Carmarthen Town (6) 1-1
Newi Cefn Druids vs Neath Athletic (6) 0-1
Haverfordwest County vs Bangor City (7) 1-1
Rhyl vs Porthmadog (10) -1.75 handicap
Welshpool Town vs Port Talbot Town (5) 1-1

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AEK Athens vs Olympiakos Piraeus

Today’s featured game sees a Greek heavyweight clash between AEK Athens and Olympiakos Piraeus. I’m not sure how many leagues could get away with such a massive opening game but there we are! Over the past few years, Olymipakos Piraeus and Panathinaikos have started pulling away from AEK Athens, most probably due to the persistent financial issues of AEK Athens. Today is a situation where the away side is well and truly the better side, particularly as hosts AEK Athens have just lost experienced centre-back Sotirios Kyrgiakos to English Premier League outfit Liverpool. As this is the opening game of the Greek Super League for both sides, it’s more than obvious that this game should be approached with caution, particularly as these two sides are rivals. However, given that AEK Athens laboured to a rather embarassing defeat to Vaslui in Romania mid-week whereas Olympiakos Piraeus started their tie with Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova by winning 2-0 and virtually assuring their progression to the latter stages. What this tells us is that Olympiakos Piraeus have good momentum at the moment, a good squad and don’t need to focus excessively on the return leg next week. AEK Athens are in a bit of disarray, morale is low, they’ve lost one of their best players and they have it all to do next week to qualify for the latter stages of the Europa League. With all this in mind, and that Olympiakos Piraeus are the current reigning champions and will be looking to get off a winning start, an away win at 7/5 looks very favourable indeed. Take with draw no bet if unsure.

Sunday’s Picks

As ever, below are my recommended value tips for today in no particular order:

AEK Athens vs Olympiakos Piraeus – away win at 7/5 – see introduction for full details.

Gremio vs Atletico Mineiro – home win at 4/5. Atletico Mineiro are gradually being brought back down to reality from their previous dizzying heights having not won a game in their last three. It was expected by us all; they just didn’t have the quality to maintain their run. Unfortunately for them, the middle of their bad run sees them travel to Gremio, a real fortress for the home side having won eight home games from ten this season, drawing the other two. The home side have better ability and although their form is a little patchy themselves, they’re on home soil and should make it count today. 4/5 on a home win looks a good bet.

Atletico Paranaense vs Sao Paulo - away win at 11/8. Who can bet against Sao Paulo at the moment? They had such a slow and painful start to the season that even I began to doubt their credentials, despite possessing a wonderful squad. However, they’ve well and truly emerged from that barren spell with a tremendous run of seven straight wins with no defeats in their past nine games. That’s daunting form whoever you face, let alone when it’s against lowly Atletico Paranaense. The hosts have had some bad form themselves but are also now on a good run with four wins from their past five games, despite having lost their last outing. They’re beginning to move away from the drop zone but today they entertain a much better side that are in very good form. The hosts aren’t particularly lethal at home, much as the visitors aren’t on the road. Momentum and quality points to the away win here, however – as do I. 11/8 on an away win looks worthwhile.

Rijeka vs Hajduk Split – home win at 2/1. Why on earth are Rijeka 2/1 to win this game?! They’ve won this fixture for two years running now, and that was when Hajduk Split were playing well! Rijeka have won both of their home games this season, scoring nine goals in the process. Hajduk Split are still to register a win having endured a great deal of turmoil of late having parted with striker Nikola Kalinic and their manager too. Everything here points to a home win so I’m going to agree with that and state that 2/1 looks a potential bargain!

Pribram vs Sigma Olomouc – home win at 7/5. After a spirited but ultimately disappointing display in Liverpool, Sigma Olomouc return to the Czech Republic and now face a resilient Pribram. The hosts are some distance from being as good as Sigma Olomouc, make no mistake, but they do know how to win at home, which was displayed very well last season. Today’s visitors have another tie with Everton next week to look at and their minds will most likely be elsewhere, particularly against little Pribram. For those reasons, I think a home win could be stolen here and it’s certainly worth a punt at 7/5.

Kladno vs Jablonec - away win at 6/5. If I thought I was impressed by Jablonec last year then this year they’ve been an absolute revelation! Three wins and one draw from their opening four games certainly signals their intent and puts them in good stead to overcome one of the Gambrinus Liga’s worst sides – Kladno. The hosts have claimed just one point from four games but have lost their last three in succession. Conclusion? Momentum and ability says away win and I agree. This is one of my favourite bets of the day at 6/5!

Esbjerg vs Aalborg - away win at 13/10. A horrendous start to the Superligaen had me convinced that the shit Aalborg had returned from last season and were destined for another nightmarish season. However, four straight wins after it have me convinced that the good Aalborg is back! Has there ever been a more interchangable side than Aalborg when it comes to ability?! Either way, their momentum at the moment is massive and I’ll be surprised if they fail to win at lowly Esbjerg given that they’ve already managed an impressive win against a much tougher opponent this season (Brondby in this instance). 13/10 on the away win here seems good value.

Fulham vs Chelsea - home win and draw at 7/5. Impressive Chelsea travel to bogey-side Fulham in the knowledge that they’ve only beaten them twice in their past five attempts, their most recent of which was a 2-2 draw here last season. Worryingly for Chelsea, Fulham have strengthened their squad even more since last season and will now pose a greater threat, in my opinion. That said, clinical striker Andy Johnson will not be playing football in this game and won’t be for some time due to a horrendous challenge from an Amkar Perm player last match. Both sides are playing well but I can’t see either side winning today as Fulham are very organised defensively but missing arguably their best goalscorer too. For those reasons, taking a home win at double chance odds of 7/5 looks an interesting bet.

Burnley vs Everton – away win at 5/4. Despite their heroic victory over Manchester United, they are going to be absolutely shattered for playing with every bit of strength they had in what was easily their “cup final”. Today they’re facing a very wounded but talented Everton squad on the back of a 4-0 demolition over Czech outfit Sigma Olomouc. Their defeat to Arsenal was farcical because it was a catalogue of defensive errors and wouldn’t have occurred if there hadn’t been a very poor defensive display by Everton. Since then, David Moyes has no doubt laid down the law and Everton are beginning to look like the moulded unit of war that they generally are. I think Burnley are in for a very rough ride today. It’s not enough to play like one match is a cup final – it has to be every week in the Premier League and I think Burnley might just taste that today. An away win at 5/4 looks a real bargain.

West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur – away win at 13/10. First things first – this is a derby so approach with caution. You already know my thoughts on how well Tottenham Hotspur are playing under Harry Redknapp and they currently look unstoppable. A West Ham United side that have barely strengthened over the summer and look decidedly lightweight up front (excepting Carlton Cole) should be ripe for a defeat at home today. Odds of 13/10 on an away win look very interesting indeed.

Cardiff City vs Bristol City – home win at 5/6. Cardiff City have genuinely surprised and impressed me this season. Despite losing some key players over summer, they’ve come out fighting and now look better than ever. Bristol City, however, don’t look nearly as potent as they did last year and I think the form guide is a bit misleading as their past two wins have been fortunate at the best of times. For those reasons, with the additional information that Cardiff City are good at home, I think 5/6 on a home win looks good value.

Rotherham United vs Rochdale - home win at 5/6. Rotherham United have been playing well this season. Two wins from three games and their only defeat coming against an impressive Bournemouth signals a potentially very good season in the offering for Rotherham United. Rochdale, by contrast, have decreased their quality considerably since last year and seem to be struggling to score, let alone win. They’ve claimed just one win from their opening three games and look ripe for a defeat away to a rampant Rotherham United. Odds of 5/6 on a home win could be a steal here.

Levadiakos vs Kavala - home win at 10/11. This is a slightly dubious game as it is the opening game of the season for both sides and neither side are much good. However, Levadiakos managed to show that they’re good at home last season if nothing else and I expect them to make that count again this year or else they’re looking at a very real relegation threat. Newly-promoted Kavala will be happy to take a point today but I don’t think they’re capable of getting one. Odds of 10/11 could be prove fruitful for a home win today.

Szombathelyi Haladas vs Fehervar  – away win at 5/4. Before the weekend started, I was pretty damn happy with this selection. In fact, it was a potential contender for “game of the day” for me. However, given the ridiculous results that have occurred in the Soproni Liga this weekend, I have to emphasise caution over this game! It’s pure superstition, of course, but something bizarre s happening in Hungary so take care! Nonetheless, Fehervar are in such a good run of form that it’s impossible to disregard them winning away to a Szombathelyi Haladas side that have claimed zero points from nine this season. Fehervar have won all four of their games so far and despite Szombathelyi Haladas being a tricky customer on their day, I don’t think today is going to be their day. An away win at 5/4 looks very inviting. 

Derry City vs St. Patrick’s Athletic – home win at 3/4. Despite winning last match, Derry City have been somewhat unconvincing of late. It’s their only win in their past five games but they finally look to be returning to winning ways. St. Patrick’s Athletic are back from a nightmarish trip to Bucharest which saw them effectively dumped out of European football by Romanian giants Steaua Bucharest. Nonetheless, St. Patrick’s Athletic, like all Irish sides, will not give up and will be focusing on the return leg next week. Their trip to Derry City today will be of little consequence to them today as their season is already over domestically. A home win at 3/4 looks very much on the cards.

Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar – away win at 11/10. After a valuable but hard-earned draw in Greece mid-week, a tired Heerenveen return to Holland and find they’re hosting reigning Eredivisie champions AZ Alkmaar, who are already looking extremely potent in front of goal with ten goals scored in their past three games, two of which were wins. A usually compact Heerenveen are going to have to fight tooth and nail to get something here today and I don’t think they’re capable after their mid-week exploits. For me, this game has away win written all over it and it looks particularly worthwhile at 11/10.

Odd Grenland Skien vs Tromso IL - home win with -1.75 handicap at 17/10. Odd Grenland Skien have had a very good season since earning promotion from the Adeccoligaen. Their home form shows they’ve won six games from their opening ten, drawing three and losing just once. They average over two goals per game at home and this looks likely to do damage to a frail Tromso IL backline that average conceding two goals per game on the road. Not only that, but they return from a very tiring journey to the Basque country where they lost 3-2 to Athletic Club de Bilbao in what was a very difficult game. Tromso IL know they have a decent chance of progression, however, so their focus will be on next week’s game. I think they could well be on the receiving end of a beating today so taking Odd Grenland Skien with the -1.75 handicap at 17/10 could be one of the bargains of the day.

Stabaek vs Valerenga Oslo – home win with -1.75 handicap at 6/4. Despite being completed outplayed by Valencia CF mid-week, Stabaek have the perfect game to ease themselves back into form as they host a very poor Valerenga Oslo side that have now lost four Tippeligaen games in a row without even scoring a goal. To put it bluntly, survival is beginning to look extremely unlikely if this form continues. Today they’re facing one of the most potent attack forces in the Tippeligaen as Stabaek have the second-highest goalscoring record in the division. The 1.75 handicap should be easily beaten by Stabaek today and this could be a real bargain at 6/4 because of it.

Cracovia Krakow vs Lech Poznan - away win with -1.75 handicap at 2/1. Despite being let down by Lech Poznan in their last Ekstraklasa outing, they made up for it mid-week with a relatively unlikely victory over Belgium’s Club Brugge, so we’ll wipe the slate clean! Lech Poznan are a very good side on their day and today they travel to a poor Cracovia Krakow side that have recently sacked their manager and are in something of a disarray. They don’t have the ability to get themselves out of their current predicament without a manager so taking Lech Poznan to win with a -1.75 handicap at 2/1 looks a potential bargain.

Maritimo vs Leixoes - home win at 4/5. An impressive draw at SL Benfica last match has done much to prove to me that Maritimo still have the quality they had last season. Incidentally, the quality that Leixoes had last season seems to have left them already after a poor opening round draw at home to lowly Belenenses. That said, Leixoes’ strength was always in keeping other sides out, which will be Maritimo’s biggest hurdle today. However, if Maritimo take the lead then I fully expect them to win the game. Either way, odds of 4/5 on a home win could and should prove to be a good bet today.

Porto vs CD Nacional – home win with -1.75 handicap at 11/10. After a very impressive victory at home to Zenit St.Petersburg mid-week, CD Nacional will be a little tired and looking to the return leg next week in Russia. The Madeira-based outfit know they have a good chance of progression and will no doubt be looking to that game. Today’s game for them will be all about damage limitation, I’m sure. After a disappointing opening game, Porto will be looking to claim their first win of the season to get their campaign up and running. They’ve got no committments mid-week so they’ll be entirely focused on a win today and I feel confident they’ll get it too. Odds of 11/10 for them to beat the -1.75 handicap could prove to be a very good bet indeed.

Penafiel vs Santa Clara – away win at 9/5. An opening day victory and last season’s impressive campaign has done much to give me belief in their ability to win away from home today against newly-promoted Penafiel. The hosts are currently pointless and I expect that to remain the same today if Santa Clara turn up to do the damage. Frankly, 9/5 is a bargain price on an away win although I do emphasise caution because it still is early season.

Fatima vs Trofense – away win at 8/5. Recently relegated Trofense travel to newly-promoted Fatima on the back of an opening day win. Unfortunately for Fatima, this spells trouble as their opponents are already better and more experienced than they are – now they also have the momentum to beat them too! After an opening day defeat for Fatima, an away win at 8/5 looks the only realistic outcome today for this game.

Feirense vs Varzim – home win at 5/6. After an impressive campaign last season, Feirense will be looking to reproduce that kind of form this term. An opening day win away to Desportivo Chaves has done much to reignite their form. Now they’re going to be looking to reproduce their terrific home form from last campaign which saw them finish the season as one of the best home sides in the Liga de Honra. Varzim weren’t so far behind Feirense last season but unfortunately for them, their most notable feature was their abysmal away form, which saw them lose more away games than the vast majority of the division did. Their opening day game was the perfect opportunity for them to display their excellent home form but the chance was not taken as they draw 0-0 at home to Oliveirense, a side that were fortunate to stay in the Liga de Honra last season. All in all, we’re looking at a home win here and it looks good value at 5/6.

Otelul Galati vs Steaua Bucharest – away win at 10/11. A demolition of Ireland’s St.Patrick’s Athletic midweek will have done much to pick up a demoralised Steaua Bucharest after their somewhat surprising home defeat to Unirea Urziceni in their last league match. Today they travel to a semi-decent Otelul Galati who haven’t exactly set the division alight thus far in this campaign. Their home form was decent last year but it’s hard to look beyond a rejuvenated Steaua Bucharest winning today. Odds of 10/11 are welcome on this bet!

Dinamo Bucharest vs CFR Cluj - away win with draw no bet. After yet more trouble in their European game at home mid-week against Czech side Sigma Olomouc, their game was postponed and they’ll almost certainly be kicked out of European football for some time. As you’re probably aware, this isn’t the first incident that Dinamo Bucharest have instigated and there’s no doubt that this will lower the morale of the players even further. The club is already in disarray on so many different levels that it’s hard to see them being able to get a result off title rivals CFR Cluj today. The visitors are nothing if not efficient and the last thing I can see happening is them losing today. An away win with draw no bet looks very favourable indeed.

Dinamo Moscow vs Rubin Kazan - away win at 5/4. An unconvincing draw in Sofia mid-week leaves Dinamo Moscow in no-mans land. Their league form is patchy with some wins and yet some surprises too, no moreso than their defeat inflicted at home by Terek Grozny. Dinamo Moscow are going to be focusing on defeating CSKA Sofia next week because their domestic campaign is unlikely to succeed with their haphazard form so a European run appears to be the best thing that moneybags Dinamo Moscow can hope for. Rubin Kazan have defied all odds this season by reproducing the excellent form they showed last year which again sees them leading the table. With three wins from their past three games, they look formidable opponents, particularly with a scintillating away record which shows that they’re still unbeaten on the road this season. Although it should be a tight game, I feel there’s value in an away win at 5/4.

Artmedia Petrzalka vs MSK Zilina – away win at 5/4. Goal-shy Artmedia Petrzalka gear themselves up for yet another tough tussle but this time it’s with last year’s Corgon Liga runners-up MSK Zilina. The visitors are unbeaten this season and boast an impressive record of four wins from five games. Having only conceded two goals in those five games, MSK Zilina look ruthlessly clinical and efficient and if they go in front against an Artmedia Petrzalka side that just can’t score then they really should hold on to win the game, particularly as the hosts aren’t nearly a match for the visitors today. An away win at 5/4 looks a good bet!

Tatran Presov vs Slovan Bratislava – away win at evens. Bottom of the table Tatran Presov host reigning champions Slovan Bratislava without a win to their name. They’re currently on a rather shameful run that has seen them lose four of their opening five games. Despite having drawn their last game, Slovan Bratislava have won four from their first five games and are currently the biggest goalscorers in the division. A leak, demoralised and poor Tatran Presov look destined to lose this game with considerable ease today and evens are great odds to see it happen at! 

Bellinzona vs Grasshoppers Zurich – home win at 6/4. I can’t believe quite how bad Grasshoppers Zurich have become, really. They used to be a real force in Switzerland but seem more of a laughing stock these days. Their away form in the season so far has seen them lose all three of their away games, which just isn’t good enough when you consider that two of those defeats were to sides that they should really be beating. Today they’re travelling to face Bellinzona, who are a decent side at the best of times but they do know how to win at home. Both sides have had relatively disappointing starts to their respective campaigns but the dismal away form of Grasshoppers Zurich points to a home win here today. Odds of 6/4 could prove to be worthwhile on this home win.

Young Boys Bern vs Sion - home win with -1.75 handicap at 11/10. Given the current poor form of Basel, Young Boys Bern look clear favourites to win the Super League this season. They’ve won five games from six and drawn the other, scoring a very impressive sixteen goals in the process. Effectively, they average nearly three goals per game and entertain a demoralised Sion side that were comfortably beaten at home by Turkish giants Fenerbahce mid-week. Sion aren’t a particularly good side and they know they’ve got a difficult trip to Turkey coming next week so I suspect their tactics today may well be damage limitation. That’s a very dangerous game to play against Young Boys Bern and I thoroughly expect the hosts to punish them today by beating the -1.75 handicap at excellent odds of 11/10.

As ever, any questions/explanations required, feel free to email me at thefootytipster@gmail.com. For the complete picks listing, see below!

Albanian Kategoria Pare:

KF Tirana vs Flamurtari Vlore (8) -1.75 handicap
Skenderbeu Korce vs Laci (6)
Gramozi Erseke vs Shkumbini Peqin (4)
Besa Kavaje vs Vllaznia Shkoder (6)
Apolonia Fier vs Teura Durres (8)
Kastrioti Kruje vs Dinamo Tirana (7)

Argentinian Primera Division:

Huracan vs Lanus (6) 2-2
Boca Juniors vs Argentinos Juniors (7) 2-1
Banfield vs River Plate (5) 1-1
Colon de Santa Fe vs Velez Sarsfeld (6) 1-0

Australia A-League:

Brisbane Roar vs Wellington Phoenix (8) 2-0
Perth Glory vs Newcastle Jets (6) 1-0

Austrian Bundesliga:

Sturm Graz vs Austria Vienna (8) 1-1
SV Kapfenberg vs SV Mattersburg (6) 2-1
Rapid Vienna vs LASK Linz (7) 2-1

Belarusian Vysshaya Liga:

MTZ-RIPO Minsk vs Shakhtyor Soligorsk (5) 1-2, draw no bet
Dinamo Brest vs Dinamo Minsk (6) 1-1

Belgian Eerste Klasse:

Club Brugge vs Kortrijk (7) 2-0
Westerlo vs Racing Genk (7) 1-1

Brazilian Serie A:

Gremio vs Atletico Mineiro (7) over 2.5 goals
Fluminense vs Gremio Barueri (7) 1-1
Corinthians vs Botafogo (9) -1.75 handicap
Atletico Paranaense vs Sao Paulo (7) 1-2
Avai vs Flamengo (8) over 2.5 goals
Cruzeiro vs Nautico (8) 2-0
Goias vs Santos (4) 1-1

Bulgarian A PFG:

Sportist Svoge vs CSKA Sofia (8) 0-2
Lokomotiv Mezdra vs Lokomotiv Sofia (8) 1-3

Colombian Futbol Profesional:

Boyaca Chico vs America de Cali (6) 2-1
Deportivo Cali vs Deportes Quindio (8) 2-0
Deportivo Pasto vs Deportes Tolima (6) 1-1
Atletico Nacional de Medellin vs Cucuta Deportivo (8) 2-0
Atletico Huila vs Independiente Medellin (6) 1-0
Envigado vs Deportivo Pereira (5) 0-0

Croatian Prva Liga:

Zadar vs Dinamo Zagreb (8) 0-2
Rijeka vs Hajduk Split (7) 2-1

Czech Republic Gambrinus Liga:

Teplice vs Slavia Prague (5) 1-1
Slovan Liberec vs Ceske Budejovice (8) 2-0
Bohemians 1905 vs Viktoria Plzen (6) 1-1
Pribram vs Sigma Olomouc (6) 1-0
Kladno vs Jablonec (8) 1-2
Sparta Prague vs Mlada Boleslav (7) 2-1

Danish Superligaen:

Esbjerg vs Aalborg (7) 1-2
Brondby vs HB Koge (7) 2-1
SonderjyskE vs Nordsjaelland (5) 1-1

Danish 1st Division:

Frem vs Lyngby (8)
Vestjaelland vs AB (4)
Viborg vs Naestved (7)
Kolding vs Skive (6)
Vejle vs Roskilde (8)
Horsens vs Thisted (8)
Fyn vs Fredericia (6)

Ecuadorian Primera A:

Macara Ambato vs Deportivo Cuenca (5) 1-1
Espoli Cayambe vs Emelec Guayaquil (6) 1-2
Manta vs Deportivo Quito (5) 1-0
Barcelona Guayaquil vs El Nacional Quito (7) 1-2

English Premier League:

West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur (8) 1-2
Burnley vs Everton (8) 0-2
Fulham vs Chelsea (7) 1-1

English Championship:

Cardiff City vs Bristol City (8)

English League Two:

Rotherham United vs Rochdale (8)

Estonian Meistriliiga:

Levadia Tallinn vs Tallinna Kalev (9) -1.75 handicap

Faroese Meistaradeildin:

NSI Runavik vs HB Torshavn (7) over 2.5 goals
EB/Streymur vs B68 Toftir (8)
B36 Torshavn vs KI Klaksvik (5)
AB Argir vs IF Fuglafjordur (6)

Finnish Veikkausliiga:

RoPS Rovaniemi vs VPS Vaasa (4) 1-1
FC Honka Espoo vs JJK Jyvaskyla (8) 2-0
FC Lahti vs HJK Helsinki (6) 1-1

French Ligue 1:

Girondins de Bordeaux vs OGC Nice (8) 3-1
Grenoble Foot vs Racing Club Lens (6) 1-1
LOSC Lille vs Toulouse (5) 1-1

French Ligue 2:

Guingamp vs Vannes OC (6)

German Bundesliga:

VFL Bochum vs Hertha BSC Berlin (6) 2-2
VFL Wolfsburg vs Hamburger SV (6) over 2.5 goals
Werder Bremen vs Borussia Moenchengladbach (8) over 2.5 goals

German Bundesliga 2:

Energie Cottbus vs Greuther Furth (7)
Kaiserslautern vs Alemannia Aachen (8)
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen vs Rot-Weiss Ahlen (6)

Greek Super League:

Asteras Tripolis vs Larissa (6) 1-2
Levadiakos vs Kavala (8) 2-1
Panionios vs PAOK Salonika (5) 1-1
Panthrakikos vs Iraklis (6) 0-0
AEK Athens vs Olympiakos Piraeus (7) 1-2

Hungarian Soproni Liga:

Budapest Honved vs Ujpest (6) 1-1
Szombathelyi Haladas vs Fehervar (8) 1-2

Icelandic Landsbankadeild Karla:

IBV Vestmannaeyjar vs Throttur Reykjavik (7) 2-0

Irish Premier League:

Derry City vs St. Patrick’s Athletic (7) 1-0

Israeli Ligat Ha’al:

Ashdod vs Bnei Yehuda (6) 2-1

Italian Serie A:

Internazionale vs Bari (9) -1.75 handicap
Catania vs Sampdoria (6) 1-0
Genoa vs AS Roma (6) over 2.5 goals
Juventus vs Chievo Verona (8) 2-1
Lazio vs Atalanta Bergamo (8) over 2.5 goals
Livorno vs Cagliari (6) 1-0, draw no bet
Palermo vs SSC Napoli (7) 1-1
Udinese vs Parma (8) -1.75 handicap

Japanese J-League:

Gamba Osaka vs Nagoya Grampus (8) 2-0
Kashima Antlers vs FC Tokyo Verdy (7) 2-1
Kawasaki Frontale vs Montedio Yamagata (7) 2-0

Latvian Virsliga:

Jurmala vs Olimps Riga (7) 2-1

Lithuanian A Lyga:

LKKA Teledema Kaunas vs FK Taurus Taurage (6) 0-0
Banga Gargzdai vs Kruoja Pakruojis (7) 2-0
Vetra Vilnius vs Suduva Marijampole (7) 2-1
Ekranas Panevezys vs FK Siauliai (8) 3-1

Republic of Macedonia Prva Liga:

Renova Dzepciste vs Vardar Skopje (6) over 2.5 goals
Pobeda Prilep vs Makedonija Gjorce Petrov Skopje (5)
Sloga Jugomagnat vs Teteks (6)
Metalurg Skopje vs Sileks Kratovo (6)
Milano Kumanovo vs Horizont Turnovo (5)
Rabotnicki Skopje vs Pelister Bitola (7) over 2.5 goals

Maltese Premier League:

Floriana vs Qormi (7)
Hibernians vs Marsaxlokk (9) -1.75 handicap

Mexican Primera Division:

Toluca vs Santos Laguna (8) over 2.5 goals

Dutch Eredivisie:

FC Twente vs RKC Waalwijk (9) -1.75 handicap
AFC Ajax Amsterdam vs Sparta Rotterdam (9) -1.75 handicap
Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar (8) 1-2
PSV Eindhoven vs NAC Breda (8) 2-0
Feyenoord Rotterdam vs Roda JC (8) 2-1

Norwegian Tippeligaen:

Odd Grenland Skien vs Tromso IL (8) -1.75 handicap
Lyn Oslo vs Start Kristiansand (6) 1-2
Bodo Glimt vs Viking Stavanger (5) 1-1
Stabaek vs Valerenga Oslo (8) -1.75 handicap

Norwegian Adeccoligaen:

Lov Ham Bergen vs Haugesund (6)
Nybergsund vs Bryne (5)
Mjondalen vs Sarpsborg (6)
Tromsdalen vs Skeid Oslo (8) -1.75 handicap
Alta vs Hamarkamaratene (8)
Sogndal vs Notodden (8)
Stavanger vs Kongsvinger (7)

Polish Ekstraklasa:

Cracovia Krakow vs Lech Poznan (8) -1.75 handicap
Odra Wodzislaw vs Legia Warsaw (8) 0-1

Portuguese Liga Sagres:

Maritimo vs Leixoes (8) 2-1
Rio Ave vs Vitoria Setubal (7) 0-0
Vitoria Guimaraes vs SL Benfica (7) 1-2
Porto vs CD Nacional (8) -1.75 handicap

Portuguese Liga de Honra:

Penafiel vs Santa Clara (8)
Fatima vs Trofense (8)
Sporting Covilha vs Freamunde (6)
Desportivo Aves vs Desportivo Chaves (5)
Carregado vs Gil Vicente (6)
Oliveirense vs Estoril (5)
Portimonense vs Beira-Mar (5)
Feirense vs Varzim (8)

Romanian Liga:

Otelul Galati vs Steaua Bucharest (8) 0-1
Gloria Bistrita vs Vaslui (6) 1-1
Pandurii Targu Jiu vs International (8) under 2.5 goals
Dinamo Bucharest vs CFR Cluj (7) 1-2, draw no bet

Russian Premier League:

Zenit St. Petersburg vs Lokomotiv Moscow (6) 1-1
Dinamo Moscow vs Rubin Kazan (7) 1-2
Kuban Krasnodor vs Amkar Perm (4) 1-0
Terek Grozny vs Spartak Moscow (6) 1-1

Scottish Premier League:

Heart of Midlothian vs Rangers (8) 1-2

Serbian Super Liga:

Javor Ivanjica vs Partizan Belgrade (7) 1-2
Hajduk Kula vs Cukaricki (6) 1-1

Singaporean S-League:

Super Reds vs Balestier Khalsa (8) 3-1

Slovakian Corgon Liga:

Artmedia Petrzalka vs MSK Zilina (8) 1-2
Kosice vs Senica (7) 2-0
Tatran Presov vs Slovan Bratislava (8) 0-2

Slovenian Prva Liga:

Olimpija Ljubljana vs Domzale (6) under 2.5 goals
Maribor vs Koper (8) 1-1, at least one red card in this game

Swedish Allsvenskan:

Helsingborgs vs GAIS Goteborg (8) 2-1
Elfsborg Boras vs Orebro (8) 2-0

Swedish Superettan:

Ljungskile vs Syrianska Sodertalje (5)
Mjallby Solvesborg vs Vasby United (8)
Assyriska Sodertalje vs Qviding Goteborg (8)
Falkenbergs vs Vasalunds (8)

Swiss Super League:

Bellinzona vs Grasshoppers Zurich (8) 2-1
Neuchatel Xamax vs Basel (5) 1-1
Young Boys Bern vs Sion (9) -1.75 handicap

Turkish Super Lig:

Gaziantepspor vs Ankaraspor (7) 2-1
Antalyaspor vs Kasimpasa (7) 2-0
Galatasaray vs Kayserispor (8) 2-1
Manisaspor vs Trabzonspor (7) 1-2

Ukrainian Premier League:

Arsenal Kiev vs Karpaty Lviv (8) 2-1
Metalurg Donetsk vs Metalurg Zaporizhya (8) 2-0
Vorskla Poltava vs Dyanmo Kiev (8) 1-2
Metalist Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk (7) over 2.5 goals

Uruguayan Primera Division:

Cerro vs Rampla Juniors (7) 2-1
Defensor Sporting vs Atenas (8) -1.75 handicap
Tacuarembo vs Danubio (5) 1-1
Montevideo Wanderers vs Penarol (6) 1-1

Venezuelan Primera Division:

Centro Italo vs Trujillanos (6) 0-0
Caracas vs Monagas SC (8) 2-1
Aragua vs Mineros de Guayana (5) 1-1
Atletico El Vigia vs Deportivo Lara (6) 1-0
Llaneros vs Estudiantes de Merida (7) 2-1
Deportivo Tachira vs Real Esppor Club (8) 2-0
Zulia vs Zamora
Deportivo Anzoategui vs Deportivo Italia (7) 1-1

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