Algeria are still basking in the glow of their 1-0 win over Senegal in the previous round. That was a clash between two of the tournament favourites, so to see off their rivals in that fashion has to bode well for Algeria. The Group C leaders have won this tournament just once – back as hosts in 1990. That was part of a golden run for them which included five runs to the semis in six appearances at this competition. Since then, they’ve made the finals just one in almost 30 years.

Algeria will continue their bid for glory in the next round, but it’s likely to go on hold here. With top spot wrapped up, they have nothing to play for. That means resting the strongest side, which we expect to cost them going forward. Algeria have recorded 2-0 and 1-0 wins so far, which wouldn’t have gone quite so well had they left out their first choice forward options. Will that cause them problems against Tanzania this week?

The outsiders haven’t got much by the way of attacking force themselves. They lost 2-0 to Senegal in their opener, failing to score in any of their away qualifying matches. Algeria have back to back wins to nil behind them – so they should hold off this shy Tanzania attack – but with little motivation to win the game we see Algeria holding back. Under 2.5 goals is our tip, which has landed in six of Algeria’s last seven matches. After a remarkably low-scoring tournament so far, going against goals seems like a smart move.

Not only have Thursday’s visitors never competed in UEL qualifying, but they’re not exactly known as being the best travellers domestically, or at least they’re susceptible to conceding plenty of goals, as they come here without a clean sheet in five on the road, while they also conceded multiple goals on several occasions when playing away from home last season.

Considering that Niederkorn are vastly more experienced at this level than their opponents, it’s not surprising that they come into this game as big favourites.

Their exploits at home, where they’ve shut out the likes of Honved and Rangers in the last couple of seasons, in UEL qualifying point towards something of straightforward victory and punters can profit by backing ‘Niederkorn to Win & Under 2.5 Goals’. The hosts have the nous and experience at this level to gain an advantage ahead of the second leg, though as they’ve never scored more than twice at home in qualifying, they’re backed to win without completely running riot.

Guinea-Bissau have a squad heavily influenced by Portuguese football. Their squad is full of players from European leagues, but there are few stand-out names. They just made this tournament for the first time in 2017, losing to Cameroon as they went on to claim glory. Guinea-Bissau went out in the group stage two years ago with only a point to their name, so we aren’t expecting much from them this time around. Their side is short on the quality required at this level, while there are problems for the minnows in defence.

Egypt lost their first warm-up game and will be looking to return to winning ways to build up some momentum and confidence heading into the Africa Cup of Nations next week. Visitors Tanzania also qualified for Africa’s biggest tournament but have been drawn in a tough group alongside Algeria, Senegal, and Kenya.

A goal in the very first minute from Onuachu proved the difference when Nigeria took on Egypt in Asaba back in March. Both teams made a lot of changes in the second half which took away from the natural flow of the game and worked in Nigeria’s favour, but Egypt created chances and really should have ended the game on level terms. Tanzania cruised through their final qualifying match for the Africa Cup of Nations, beating Uganda 3-0. Msuva opened the scoring in the twenty-first minute and a penalty early in the second half from Nyoni doubled the hosts’ advantage. Morris wrapped up a clinical display from the home side with the games third goal in the fifty-seventh minute, but Uganda did create a decent amount of chances and on another day the scoreline would have ended much closer.

Sweden and Malta both picked up 2-1 victories in their first qualifying matches of Group F, against Romania and Faroe Islands respectively, but Sweden then added a point to their tally courtesy of a dramatic 3-3 draw in Norway, while Malta were beaten 2-0 at home by former World and European champions Spain.

Sweden went 2-0 down away at Norway in March, but Claesson pulled a goal back with twenty minutes left on the clock and four minutes from time an own goal from the unfortunate Nordtveit appeared to have rescued the visitors a point. However, Sweden then took the lead in stoppage time through Quaison only to see Kamara score a dramatic equaliser for the hosts with virtually the last kick of the match, as the game ended 3-3. Malta were dominated by Spain in their own backyard, with the visitors having 80% of the possession and having sixteen shots to the hosts two during the ninety minutes, but the scoreline remained respectable. Álvaro Morata scored a goal in each half to help Spain on their way to a 2-0 win, but they were positives, from a defensive point of view, for Malta to take from the match.

The head to head record and performances of both sides since the latter stages of 2018, suggests that Sweden will win, but that under 2.5 goals could be scored. Sweden have won all of their eleven matches against Friday-s guests, and Malta have only scored two goals against Sweden in their eleven meetings since 1972. Under 2.5 goals were scored in three of Sweden’s last six and three of Malta’s last five matches, but the hosts have won three of their last six matches and their guests have lost three of their last six. Malta have failed to score in two of their last four international matches, but showed defensive strength against Spain, which is why we’re backing a narrow 2-0 win for Sweden on Friday.

here is no denying that Liverpool have been absolutely sensational this season, and it’s quite incredible to think that Jurgen Klopp’s men could actually finish the campaign without a trophy to their name. They became the best runners up in Premier League history as the unstoppable Manchester City retained the title, and early exits from the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup ensured that domestic cups weren’t on the agenda.

Now, two weeks after their 2-0 win over Wolves on the final day of the Premier League season, they have a chance to make all this slick play worthwhile. A Champions League trophy would do a very good job of softening the blow after their Premier League disappointment, but their opponents in Madrid will have something to say about that.

Tottenham Hotspur produced a remarkable comeback in the semi-final of the Champions League. Heading into the final 45 minutes of the two-legged tie, Spurs were trailing 2-0 on the night and 3-0 on aggregate. Extraordinarily, Lucas Moura sealed a hat-trick with almost the last kick of the game to eliminate the young guns of Ajax.

All things considered, it’s fairly apparently who are the favourites to advance from the tie and you’d also have to fancy Botafogo’s chances on the night. Man for man, they are a stronger and more powerful team than Sol de America, and will be hungry to translate that onto the pitch.

As far as the betting is concerned, it’s hard to see just why Botafogo have been priced as underdogs and great value can be found in backing them on the Draw No Bet line. Sol de America have lost 3 of their last 5 games 1-0, Botafogo have won 2 of their last 3 matches 1-0 and that’s a scoreline we can see being repeated on Wednesday in the Brazilians’ favour.

Dortmund trail Bayern and the spot on top of the table by four points with two matches to go. They need a win here and have to hope for their rivals to drop points to a retain a chance winning the league on the last match day.
Düsseldorf are stuck in mid-table obscurity and have nothing to play for anymore. Having picked up four points from their last two matches in similar situations, they could trouble the hosts here, however.
Expect this to be an open game, which Dortmund are under pressure to edge.

The performances of both teams in recent weeks and their head to head record over the last few seasons, all points towards under 2.5 goals being scored on Friday night and we’re predicting that the game will end in a draw. Four of the last seven encounters between these two clubs have produced under 2.5 goals, while three of Aves’ and four of Moreirense’s last six matches have also seen under 2.5 goals scored. Aves have won two and lost two of their last four matches, while Moreirense are without a win in their last four matches, picking up one drawn and suffering three defeats. The visitors do however sit thirteen points clear of Aves in the Primeira Liga table and should give the hosts a difficult match.

Baldé top scores for the home side this season with eight goals, while Chiquinho leads the way for Moreirense and is closely followed by teammate Tavares on six. We’re confident that under 2.5 goals will be scored on Friday and have predicted a final scoreline of 1-1. Both team’s form has been inconsistent of late, but their recent history against one another and results in the Primeira Liga of late, suggest that both teams are likely to score on Friday. We’ve gone with a draw because neither side is playing their best right now, and despite losing their last three games, Moreirense have proven themselves to be the better team this season and they are more than capable of picking up a point.