When: 21:00
Where: Champions League Qualification

Rangers
The Rangers, with new leadership in the coaching staff, are strongly focusing on European competition. Despite mixed performances in the Scottish Premier League, where two draws against Motherwell and Dundee did not bring the hoped-for start, the Rangers impress at their home stadium. There, they have already celebrated victories against Panathinaikos (2-0, 1-1) and Viktoria Plzeň (3-0, 1-2), powered by goal-scoring star Jaïdi Gassama, who scored four goals in four games.

Brugge
After personnel losses, the “Black and Blues” have remained impressively stable and are utilizing their potential despite some initial difficulties in the league, where they stand just behind Union Antwerp. Their strong physical condition and fighting spirit are particularly evident in the Champions League qualification, where Brugge recently defeated Salzburg with an impressive comeback (3-2), although they were trailing 0-2 until the 60th minute.

Injuries
The Rangers are missing Sterling due to injury. Brugge has to manage without Nilsson, Sabbe, and Skoras due to injuries.

Head-to-Head
About one and a half months ago, the teams met in a friendly match that ended 2-2 with no winner. This encounter shows that both teams operate on an even level and an evenly matched duel is to be expected.

Match Prediction
The game promises to be a balanced and open duel despite the high stakes for both teams. Rangers are especially dominant at home, remaining unbeaten so far there, while Brugge will enter confidently with a series of four wins behind them. Both teams have a strong offense and are hardly likely to leave a game without scoring. This is also confirmed by statistics from many games of both teams, where goals regularly fall on both sides. Therefore, we recommend the bet “Both teams to score: Yes” with a promising odds of 1.53.

My Tip: Both teams to score: Yes (1.53)

When: 20:30
Where: League Two

Newport
Since the end of last season, Newport has shown an unstable performance in League Two. At the start of this season, the team struggled with modest results but managed to hold their own against Notts County (1-1) and Crawley Town (2-1), while suffering defeats against Grimsby Town (1-2) and Millwall (0-1, English League Cup).

Solford City
Solford City presents a comparatively better picture and started the season with wins against Accrington and Notts County. Only in the first round did they face a defeat against Crewe Alexandra (1-3). The team currently appears somewhat stronger and more stable than Newport.

Injuries
No specific information regarding injuries is available.

Head-to-Head
The direct encounters between Newport and Solford City are balanced in nature, with most previous meetings featuring several goals. Both teams play offensively and openly, which often results in goal-rich outcomes for both sides.

Match Prediction
Given the defensive weaknesses on both sides and the rather fluctuating performances of both teams, a match is expected where chances arise for both sides, but the total number of goals will likely settle at a moderate level. Due to their style of play and this season's results, a game with under 3.5 goals appears to be a realistic and sensible tip.

My Tip: Under 3.5 goals (1.35)

When: 20:45
Where: League Two

Bristol Rovers
Bristol is considered the favorite in this home match but faces significant challenges at the start of the season. The team has already suffered defeats against Harrogate, Fleetwood, and Chesterfield and also lost in the league cup against Cambridge United. The form is currently very weak, and despite home strength, caution is advised.

Oldham Athletic
Oldham is an inconsistent team but strives to hold its own against opponents. Although no victory has been achieved so far, they have shown solid performances against Colchester (1-1) and MK Dons (0-0). Defensively, they stand stable, making them an unpleasant opponent for Bristol.

Injuries
No specific injury information is available.

Head-to-Head
The direct encounters between Bristol Rovers and Oldham Athletic are historically balanced, with no clear dominance from either team.

Match Prediction
Given Bristol’s current struggles and Oldham’s defensive stability, we expect a game with limited scoring opportunities. Bristol may try to create chances, but Oldham’s compact defense is likely to prevent an open match. Both teams are expected to find it difficult to generate clear goal-scoring opportunities, making a low-scoring game very likely. Therefore, the bet “Under 2.5 Goals” at odds of 1.80 is highly recommended.

My Tip: Under 2.5 Goals (1.80)

When: 21:00
Where: England League Two

Walsall
Walsall is showing decent performances at the start of the season. They managed to win games against Swindon Town and Barnet but suffered a defeat against Gillingham. Additionally, they were expectedly eliminated from the English League Cup by Stoke City. Overall, Walsall appears solid but somewhat behind the performances of their upcoming opponent.

Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town has made a strong start in League Two, already celebrating victories against Crawley Town, Shrewsbury Town, and Newport. An away match against Harrogate Town ended thrillingly with a 3-3 draw. Offensively, Grimsby Town shows a lot of activity and plays very result-oriented with an average total of 4 goals per game.

Injuries
No information on injuries is available.

Head-to-Head
The direct encounters between Walsall and Grimsby Town are traditionally hard-fought. Considering the current form of both teams, the game is expected to be open, with Grimsby Town appearing slightly favored.

Match Prediction
Despite Grimsby Town’s attacking potential and Walsall’s solid performances, we expect a more cautious match this time. Both teams are capable of scoring, but the tactical approach is likely to focus more on stability. As a result, few clear chances are anticipated, making a low-scoring game more likely. Therefore, the bet “Under 2.5 Goals” at odds of 1.75 is a recommended choice.

My tip: Under 2.5 Goals (1.75)