Wolfsburg’s front three of Patrick Wimmer, Jakub Kaminski and Jonas Wind has the possibility to cause problems against an RB Leipzig defence that struggled against the pace of Union Berlin’s Sheraldo Becker last weekend. As for RB Leipzig, Christopher Nkunku has returned to training and although he’s unlikely to start, he may get a cameo.

Wolfsburg’s home matches this season have been averaging 3.6 goals per game, with the home side averaging 2.15 and the opposition averaging 1.45 goals per game. Wolfsburg have scored at least 2 goals in their last five home matches. Leipzig have also been menacing on the road this season; averaging 1.7 goals per game.

Middlesbrough are in excellent form in the Championship while QPR are struggling with low confidence and possible management change. Carrick has identified and developed the team’s strengths, leading to impressive performances by unlikely players. Middlesbrough are expected to dominate the xG battle and win, with Cameron Archer adding to their strong attack. QPR have won 1 in 9 away games, and won the xG battle in 3 of their last 10 on the road.

Middlesbrough are now challenging for automatic promotion after beating Sheffield United. Since Carrick took over, they have won 12 of their 16 league matches and are averaging 2.13 goals per game in the process. At home, they are averaging 2.17 goals per game and conceding just 0.5.

Sheffield Wednesday are favourites to win against relegation-threatened Milton Keynes Dons. The Dons lost 5-0 to Bolton Wanderers midweek and have only picked up three wins in their last ten games, while Wednesday are in a comfortable position. Two of Dons three wins came against Forest Green, who are rock bottom of the league.

Sheffield Wednesday are unbeaten at home in 16 matches across all competitions. Over this period, they are averaging 2.06 goals per game. They are conceding just 0.44. MK Dons have won just two of their games since boxing day.

Young Boys secured a commanding 5-1 victory over St. Gallen, leaving no doubt of their championship prospects. Meanwhile, Lugano have been struggling, drawing their last two matches and winning just three of their last ten. The team has also won only one of their previous twelve visits to the capital. An away victory this weekend would be a real shock.

Young Boys are unbeaten at home in the league in 14 matches; a run that stretches 11 months. Over this period. They are averaging 3 goals per game. They are conceding just 0.71. Lugano have been poor away from home. They have one just one away league match in their last six.

Brentford have won six of their 11 league matches in front of their own fans. Arsenal are the only team to beat them there. The Bees are also unbeaten in their last 10 league matches and are averaging one more goal per game than their opponents during that run. Thomas Frank’s side are a good price considering how solid they have looked since the World Cup.

Crystal Palace have won just one of their last 10 competitive matches and are averaging just 0.6 goals per game during that run. They have won just 2 of their 10 away games in the league this season.

Plymouth Argyle lead League One by eight points with 15 games remaining. Their attacking prowess and Finn Azaz’s return from injury have helped them cope with the loss of Morgan Whittaker. Fleetwood Town have back-to-back wins but are a lower mid-table team. Plymouth have won 14 of their 15 home league games this season and are expected to win against Fleetwood, who have injury concerns.

Plymouth have lost just once of their last 11 matches; conceding just 0.73 goals per game in the process. They have won 17 of their 20 home matches in League One and are averaging 1.1 more goals per game than their opponents over that period. Fleetwood won their last two games but have lost 4 of their 7 matches in 2023.