When: 19:00
Where: UEFA Champions League Qualification 3rd Round

FC Copenhagen
Jacob Nestrup's team passed the first qualification round against Drita confidently and kept a clean sheet for five consecutive games before suffering a surprising 2-3 defeat against Aarhus in the Superliga. The defense, usually solid, recently showed critical mistakes and had to chase a deficit. At their home Parken Stadium, Copenhagen usually play more aggressively; the fans' support provides an additional boost. Due to injuries, key players like Elias Achouri, Oliver Høyer, Yunnosuke Suzuki, and Jonathan Moalem are missing; a possible comeback of Youssufa Moukoko could add more sharpness to the offense.

Malmö FF
Under Henrik Rydström's leadership, Malmö reached a high level in the qualifying rounds with an aggregate 11:3 against Iberia and RFS. Despite European successes, things have gone less well in the domestic Allsvenskan, with a recent 1-3 loss against leaders Mjällby, dropping the club to fourth place. However, the run of six away games without defeat, including four wins, is encouraging. Psychologically, they benefit from the away win in Copenhagen in 2019 in the Europa League. Personnel-wise, Anders Christensen, Martin Olsson, and likely Eric Botheim are missing. In offense, Tal Ali or young Daniel Guðjónssen are expected to get playing time.

Injuries
FC Copenhagen: Elias Achouri (knee tendon), Oliver Høyer (surgery), Yunnosuke Suzuki (not specified), Jonathan Moalem (hip). Doubtful: Youssufa Moukoko.Malmö FF: Anders Christensen (groin), Martin Olsson (knee tendon), Eric Botheim (leg).

Head-to-Head
The teams met twice in official competitions. The first leg of the 2025 Champions League qualification ended goalless in Malmö. In the only previous meeting at Parken Stadium in the 2019/20 Europa League, Malmö narrowly won 1-0.

Match Prediction
Both teams will play cautiously, but the pressure to score will push the hosts to a more offensive approach. Copenhagen will use the support of their fans and usually defend reliably while attacking. Malmö has strong fast counterattacks but suffers effectiveness loss due to absences in the creative department. The initiative will likely be with the Danes, who are expected to convert one of their chances and defend the narrow lead in a tight match to advance to the Champions League playoffs.

My tip: Win FC Copenhagen (1.65)

When: 19:00
Where: UEFA Champions League Qualification, 3rd Qualifying Round

Viktoria Plzeň
The Czech club started the season with a clear victory against Pardubice and two draws against Jablonec and Slovácko. In the Champions League qualification, they advanced against Servette, despite a 0-1 home loss and a win in Geneva. However, the 0-3 away debacle against Glasgow Rangers has severely limited their chances of progressing. The departure of key player Pavel Schulz significantly weakens the offense. An important return is midfielder Adrian Želkovic, who has served his suspension. In attack, hopes mainly rest on Rafiu Durosinmi and Matěj Vydra, supported by the young Jiří Panoš, who is expected to provide assists.

Glasgow Rangers
The Scots impressed in the first leg, in which debutant Oliver Antman shone with an assist and Cyrille Dessers converted a penalty. Under coach Russell Martin, they remain unbeaten this season and show a more organized performance in European competition than in the Scottish Premiership, where they drew against Motherwell and Dundee. Max Aarons returns and competes with Jeffte for the left-back position, although Theo Aasgaard and Hamza Oguamane are missing. The centre-back pairing consists of Nasser Djiga and John Souttar, while the attacking line features Antman, Dessers, and Gassama.

Injuries
Viktoria have no fresh injuries, but new and young players still need to adapt. For Rangers, Hamza Oguamane (visa issues) and Theo Aasgaard are unavailable. Mickey Muir may be eligible to play after completing loan formalities from Tottenham.

Head-to-Head
The only official encounter took place last week and ended with a clear 3-0 victory for Glasgow Rangers. The teams had never met before.

Match Prediction
Viktoria Plzeň must play offensively from the start, which will open space for quick counterattacks by the visitors. The Rangers will defend their comfortable lead with a cautious and controlled play through the center and rely on their speed on the wings. The home side wants to score quickly, but without Pavel Schulz and considering fluctuating chance conversion, the odds of a goal fest decrease. A balanced but high-scoring outcome seems likely, with both teams expected to score.

My Tip: Both teams to score: Yes (1.58)

When: 20:30
Where: England League Cup, 1st Round

Newport County
Newport County from League Two are starting their first home game of the new season in this match. David Hughes' team began the season with two wins and a draw, including a success in a penalty shootout in the preliminary round. However, their defense shows weaknesses as they conceded at least one goal in each of their three official matches this season. The last six home games of the previous season were mixed with three losses and three draws. Offensively, they rely on Bobby Camwa and Sebastien Reindorf, who can create space through quick actions. On the field, Matthew Smith provides consistency in midfield, but the many young players on the team could be a disadvantage against such an experienced opponent.

Millwall
Millwall, representatives of the Championship, are the favorites in this duel. Alex Neil's team started the season with a win against Norwich City and also impressed in the preseason with consistently positive results and a total goal difference of 14:4. The defense is stabilized by Jake Cooper and Japhet Tanganga, while in offense Macaulay Langstaff is particularly dangerous both on crosses and in quick counterattacks. Despite some away weaknesses at the end of last season, Millwall's current form and squad depth allow them to maintain control of the game and aim for a clear victory.

Injuries
There are no officially confirmed injuries at Newport County, but striker Gerard Garner might be unavailable, which would promote Bobby Camwa to the starting lineup. At Millwall, no serious absences are known, but there could be rotation elements, including a goalkeeper change with Max Crocombe.

Head-to-Head
The only official meeting took place in 2020 in the FA Cup and ended with a clear 3-0 victory for Millwall. At that time, Jake Cooper and Billy Mitchell played for Millwall — both are still in the squad today.

Match Prediction
The clearly higher league status, more consistent team performance, and high individual quality on Millwall's side make them the favorite. Newport County will try to resist with their fans’ support and quick attacks, but the lack of defensive stability and experience argue against them. Millwall is expected to dominate the game through high pressure, compact defense, and diverse offensive actions. It is likely that Millwall will score in both halves and win the game by at least two goals.

My tip: Millwall win (1.35)

When: 20:45
Where: England. League Cup. First Round

Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient enters this match with the momentum of a clear 2-0 home victory against Wigan Athletic, after the team had to endure a painful 0-3 defeat against Huddersfield Town at the start of the season. In the summer, offensive playing styles were intensely tested, with Leyton Orient scoring 21 goals in 7 friendly matches, but still showing defensive weaknesses, as they conceded goals in six of the seven games. With the possible debut of striker Lemar Gordon and midfielder Jack Murlows, the offense will be dangerous with the dynamic duo O’Neil – Karoma, even against compact defensive lines.

Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe, under coach Mike Dodds, botched the start of the season with two defeats against Bradford City and Stockport County (both 1-2) and has been winless for seven games. Despite poor chance conversion, the team showed considerable potential in preseason, for example in the draw against Tottenham. With the return of Richard Kone and the offensive connection Jamie Mallins – Armando Junior Quitirna, offensive impulses could emerge. However, Wycombe needs a significantly more stable defense to be successful.

Injuries
Leyton Orient continues to be without Demetri Mitchell due to knee problems. Sonny Perkins is available again after a recent break, and Alfie Lloyd could make his debut. Wycombe reports no new serious injuries, Richard Kone is fit to play, but Daniel Udoh is expected in the starting lineup.

Head-to-Head
The recent direct encounters have always been close and low-scoring, with home teams usually slightly dominating. There have been no big results, and the quality differences were minor, which suggests a tight match.

Match Prediction
After the clear home win against Wigan and with home support, Leyton Orient has a psychological advantage. Wycombe has not yet stabilized its offensive performance and made early-game mistakes that could be costly. The game is expected to start cautiously, with Leyton Orient trying to control the play through the wings. Wycombe will rely on quick transitions and set pieces. A narrow result in favor of Leyton Orient with few goals is likely, but a Wycombe result is interesting for the betting market.

My Tip: Double Chance Wycombe Wanderers (1.40)

When: 20:45
Where: England. League Cup. Round 1

Accrington Stanley
John Doolan's team started the season inconsistently with a win, a draw, and a loss. In the last game against Crewe Alexandra, the team showed poor chance conversion and only two long-range shots on goal. With only 23 ball touches in the opponent’s penalty area over two matches, Accrington is among the weakest attacking teams in League One. However, their strength lies at home: at the Wham Stadium, they have already achieved a win and a draw this season. Last season, Accrington was eliminated in the first round of the League Cup, but this time they began with a 3-1 victory against Oldham in the qualification tournament.

Peterborough United
Darren Ferguson’s team lost the first two games of the season, extending a series of four defeats in official competitions. Especially in defense, there are major weaknesses with at least two goals conceded in the last four games. Offensively, their performance also declined, with only four goals scored during this period. The only away game was lost 1-2 at Cardiff City, and their away form at the end of last season was also weak. Interestingly, the visitors won the last three encounters with Accrington each by at least a two-goal margin.

Injuries
Accrington Stanley has no major absences. In attack, the duo Kelsey Mooney and Angol Popoola is expected to start again, supported by Josh Woods and midfielders Seamus Connolly and Alex Henderson. Defensively, Farrend Rawson and Freddy Sassi are established. Peterborough must do without Karl Johnston, who was injured in the game against Luton. James Dornelly is expected at right-back. In midfield, Archie Collins, Brandon Hella, and Donal O’Brien-Brady will play. Up front, Kian Hayes, Bradley Ihiounvi, and Abraham Odoh are planned.

Head-to-Head
The last three official encounters all ended with wins for Peterborough, each by a margin of at least two goals. Accrington never scored more than one goal in these matches and also lost the last two home games against Peterborough.

Match Prediction
Peterborough’s current form, especially defensively, is worrying as the team makes many mistakes. Accrington also faces offensive problems but benefits from home advantage and a more stable defense. A cautious game with few dangerous situations is expected, where a single goal may decide the outcome. Therefore, a match with under 3.5 goals is very likely.

My tip: Under 3.5 goals (1.40)

When: 21:00
Where: UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round

Benfica
The Portuguese club Benfica enters the second leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League with great confidence. After the 2-0 away win in the first leg, the chances of progressing to the playoffs are very good. Coach Bruno Lage's team impresses with a streak of 21 games scoring goals and displayed a compact defense as well as an efficient offense against Nice. Particularly noteworthy is the home debutant Richard Ríos, while the defense around Antonio Silva and Nicolás Otamendi remains stable. Offensively, Vangelis Pavlidis, supported by Ivanović, will pose a threat. Missing are Bruma (suspended), Tomas Araújo, Alexander Bah, Manu Silva, and Kerem Aktürkoglu.

Nice
The French club Nice faces major difficulties after the 0-2 defeat in the first game. For the visitors, recovering two goals on foreign soil is extremely complicated given the personnel situation. Key players Dante and Morgan Sanson are injured; additionally, Mohamed Abdelmounaim, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Moïse Bombito, Mohamed-Ali Cho, Tanguy Ndombele, and Ali Abdi are also missing. The departure of Gaëtan Laborde and Evan Hessan in the summer period has placed the offensive burden on Terem Moffi, which limits their attacking power.

Injuries
Benfica are missing Bruma (suspension), Tomas Araújo, Alexander Bah, Manu Silva, and Kerem Aktürkoglu. Nice cannot count on Dante, Morgan Sanson, Mohamed Abdelmounaim, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Moïse Bombito, Mohamed-Ali Cho, Tanguy Ndombele, and Ali Abdi.

Head-to-head
The teams have only met once before in this qualification round, where Benfica clearly dominated and won 2-0 away in the first game.

Match prediction
Benfica holds a clear advantage and a significantly higher quality of play. Their efficient chance conversion, stable defense, and international experience make the Portuguese favorite the clear contender for victory. Nice suffers from painful absences both defensively and offensively and therefore faces a tough challenge. Despite the necessary offensive efforts, Benfica is expected to effectively use the spaces and win the match again to secure progression to the next round.

My tip: Benfica to win (1.58)