There were 68 goals scored across the 18 Champions League matches on Matchday 8 last season (3.5 per game):

• Over 1.5 Goals: 16/18 (88%)

• Over 2.5 Goals: 13/18 (72%)

• BTTS: 12/18 (66%)

• Over 2.5 Goals + BTTS: 11/18 (61%)

Only six of the 18 games last season saw both teams pick up 2+ cards.

This year’s competition is seeing an average of 3.39 goals per game, with a goal every 27 minutes.

Only two sides have secured their spot in the top eight for the knockout phase (Arsenal and Bayern), though both still have top spot to play for, which would guarantee home advantage in key matches in the knockout phase - a change from last season.

There were only two draws from the 18 matches on the final day last season - potential win narrative with goals?

This season is on track to beat the final goal tally from the league phase last term (470), with just 44 goals needed on the final day to match this total.

Real Madrid (3rd) and Juventus (15th) are separated by just three points heading into the final day. We could build a narrative around these 12 teams that are battling for a top 8 finish.

Sides that are already out of the competition:

• Frankfurt (v Tottenham)

• Slavia Prague (v Pafos)

• Villarreal (v Leverkusen)

• Kairat (v Arsenal)

Even though these sides are already out, they all play teams that need positive results to secure their qualification to the next round.