Bayer Leverkusen continue their Bundesliga title pursuit with a tricky away fixture against Holstein Kiel, a side that has been involved in plenty of high-scoring matches recently. Despite playing out back-to-back goalless draws against Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich, Leverkusen remain 1 of the most exciting teams in the league, with 77% of their matches this season seeing both teams score.

Holstein Kiel have been the definition of entertainment in recent months, with BTTS landing in each of their last 9 matches. Those games have produced a staggering 45 goals, highlighting their attacking potency as well as their defensive frailties. Their ability to find the net regularly, combined with their leaky defence, makes them an ideal opponent for another BTTS selection.

Leverkusen have seen both teams score in 5 of their last 8 games, and the reverse fixture between these sides earlier this season ended in a 2-2 draw. With both teams consistently involved in high-scoring affairs, the 1.80 on offer for BTTS is generous enough to get us involved.

Relegation-threatened Ipswich take on an inconsistent Tottenham side in what should be an exciting contest at Portman Road. With just 13 games left to save their Premier League status, Ipswich are desperate for points and have shown attacking intent in recent matches despite their defensive frailties. Spurs, meanwhile, are pushing for a top-4 finish but have struggled with consistency, especially away from home.

Ipswich have seen BTTS land in each of their last 4 games, and their defensive issues are evident, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 6. A key statistic to note is that 60% of their league matches this season have seen both teams score, highlighting their ability to both find the net and concede regularly.

Tottenham, under Ange Postecoglou, have played an attacking brand of football but have also been vulnerable at the back. BTTS has landed in 5 of their last 7 matches, and they have also seen 60% of their league fixtures finish with both teams scoring. Spurs will be keen to avenge their shock 2-1 home defeat to Ipswich earlier this season, and given both teams’ recent records, 1.44 for BTTS represents good value.

A crucial clash in the race for Champions League qualification sees Lille take on Monaco at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Both sides are pushing for a top-3 finish, and given their attacking quality and recent form, this match has all the makings of a high-scoring encounter. Monaco have been a reliable team for BTTS bettors this season, with 68% of their matches finishing with both teams scoring. Their recent games have been particularly goal-heavy, with 4 of their last 5 producing a remarkable 25 goals.

Lille have been involved in plenty of BTTS fixtures as well, with 59% of their league matches seeing both sides find the net. They have been particularly prone to high-scoring affairs recently, with 8 of their last 9 games finishing with BTTS and those matches producing a total of 30 goals. Given that 3 of the last 4 meetings between these sides at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy have seen both teams score, 1.57 odds for BTTS look like a strong selection for this Ligue 1 clash.

Aston Villa and Chelsea meet at Villa Park in what promises to be a thrilling encounter between 2 sides battling for European qualification. Unai Emery’s men are fresh off a hard-fought draw against Liverpool, while Chelsea’s struggles are persisting having lost 3 of their last 4 matches in all competitions.

Villa’s defensive issues have been a major concern, with just 1 clean sheet in their last 16 matches, making them prime candidates for another BTTS winner. The Midlands side have seen both teams score in 69% of their league matches, including 5 of their last 6, and their attacking unit, led by Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers and new signings Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, are more than capable of breaching Chelsea’s inconsistent backline.

On the other hand, Chelsea have had significant defensive problems of their own, keeping just 1 clean sheet in their last 10 matches – a game against League Two side Morecambe in the FA Cup. The Blues have seen BTTS land in 72% of their Premier League fixtures, including 5 of their last 6 across all competitions. Given both teams’ attacking strengths and defensive vulnerabilities, BTTS at 1.44 looks like solid value.