Ajax found some decent form just before the winter break, avoiding defeat in each of their last five matches, with four of these games producing 3+ goals. Their final game before the winter break was an entertaining 2-2 draw against Nijmegen.

Telstar have the worst home record of any side in the Eredivisie, having won just one of their nine matches. Despite this dismal record, goals have been common in Telstar’s home matches, with 34 across their nine games in front of their home fans (3.77 per game). Telstar have managed to score 15 of these goals, so they do possess the ability to contribute to the goal tally.

Telstar have seen 3+ goals in three of their last five matches across all competitions, winning each of their last two games before the winter break. Ajax have seen 32 goals across their eight away matches in the Eredivisie this term (4.0 per game), only managing to win two of these matches.

A London Derby in the FA Cup third round is an unwelcome distraction for West Ham, whose Premier League status looks increasingly precarious. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are now eight points from safety after a costly 2-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest last time out.

Despite their poor form, goals have been a consistent feature in West Ham's games, with three or more goals landing in four of their last five matches across all competitions. The Hammers may need to score multiple times to secure progression, with QPR sure to be buoyed by their opponent's struggles - and potentially eager to exploit any distraction caused by West Ham’s focus on league survival.

QPR have seen 3+ goals in four of their last five outings in all competitions, arriving off the back of a three-goal performance against Sheffield Wednesday. QPR are capable of hurting a vulnerable West Ham defence, a vulnerability that could be heightened if the Premier League side rotate their lineup for this cup tie.

Norwich's focus may be elsewhere ahead of this cup tie, with the Canaries currently sitting in the relegation zone in the Championship. They’ve seen 31 goals across their 13 home games in the second division this season (2.38 per game) and are likely to be tested here by the lower league side.

Walsall sit third in League Two and have seen 25 goals across their 12 away games in the division this season. I’d expect them to come under more pressure at the back in this clash, with Norwich boasting the superior quality, but the away side will fancy their chances of at least getting on the scoresheet, having avoided defeat in nine of their 12 away matches in League Two.

With Norwich vulnerable at the back at the moment, we should get an end-to-end encounter between these sides, who both have more pressing matters to deal with in their domestic divisions - potentially taking the pressure off and leading to an exciting cup clash.

Barcelona meet Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final, with both sides having navigated their semi-finals comfortably. Barcelona powered past Athletic Club 5-0, while Real Madrid edged out Atletico Madrid despite being out-shot and posting a lower xG in their semi-final.

Their league encounter earlier this season featured 3+ goals, as Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory. That match was characterised by an attacking emphasis, producing 38 total shots and a combined xG of 4.66. It also marked the fourth consecutive meeting between these rivals to see 3+ goals, with Barcelona winning three of those clashes.

Barcelona have conceded 20 goals in La Liga this season - the most of any side in the top five - highlighting the risks inherent in Hansi Flick's high defensive line. They offset this vulnerability with the league's most potent attack, having scored 53 goals, which is 12 more than Real Madrid and could prove the decisive factor in this final.