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PSV kick off their Champions League campaign against a Shakhtar side who will find it difficult to earn a result against a PSV outift who have been dominant at home under Peter Bosz during his tenure.

PSV come into this game having won each of their last four matches across all competitions, notably beating Ajax 3-1 on the road last time out. 

They only lost two of their 17 home games in the Eredivisie last season - scoring 58 goals across these games (3.41 per game), more than any other side in the division.

Shakhtar competed in the Conference League last season and were knocked out in the semi finals by Crystal Palace, who went on to win the competition. 

I don’t think they’re quite ready enough to be competitive in the Champions League this term and PSV should be able to get off to a strong start with more difficult tests to come for the home side.

Como have started the season really well after a brilliant campaign last year, which earned them a spot in the Champions League.

Como have avoided defeat in all three of their matches in Serie A so far this season, winning two of these games and scoring seven goals in the process.

They take on a Leipzig side that are in a transition period under Martin Demichelis and are a bit of an unknown heading into the campaign, but do look pretty well matched with Como on paper.

Como only lost three of their 19 home games in Serie A last season, showing how difficult it came be for Fabregas’ side to be beaten on home soil. Only Juventus, Napoli and Inter lost fewer games at home than Como in Serie A last season.

This should be a really exciting game with Como contesting their first ever game in the Champions League after impressing in Serie A last season.

Como have started the season well too, avoiding defeat in each of their opening three games - including a win over Napoli on the road which was particularly impressive. 

Como have seen BTTS in all three of these matches, perhaps suggesting that there is a bit of a defensive vulnerability about Fabregas’ side at this level. 

Leipzig saw BTTS last time out as they fell to a 3-1 defeat to Werder Bremen on the road. They’re in a transitional period at the moment having appointed Martin Demichelis as head coach over the summer.

Roma have become a completely different side under Gian Piero Gasperini, and their games have been a lot more fun to watch as a result.

Gasperini is one of the most underrated coaches across Europe, he did an excellent job at Atalanta which earned him this role at Roma and he’s particularly good at getting the most out of his forward players - with the most recent example being the brilliant form of Donyell Malen.

Fenerbahce are quite a hard side to beat at home. They’ve seen BTTS in four of their last five matches, and had to come through a testing qualifying campaign to reach the Champions League. 

Fenerbahce scored 40 goals at home last season domestically, only the eventual champions in Galatasaray (46) scored more goals at home in the Super Lig than Fenerbahce last term. 

PSV are always a very exciting team to watch and that should continue in the Champions League this season with Peter Bosz’s side opening their campaign against a Shakhtar side who crashed out of the Conference League in the semi finals last season. 

PSV have seen BTTS in each of their last five matches, but have impressively managed to win four of these games and avoid defeat in the other. This is Peter Bosz’ style as a coach, he trusts his PSV to try and outscore most opposition sides and that approach does often lead to gaps at the back.

Shakhtar have quite a lot of European experience having competed in one of the three competitions quite often across recent campaigns. They saw BTTS last time out, as they claimed a 2-1 win over Karpaty on the road. 

It’s very rare to see a side that have avoided defeat in their last 20 matches, and scored in each of those games, priced as real outsiders but that’s the case with Bodo Glimt here.

It’s understandable that Bayern are heavy favourites here given their incredible home record under Kompany - but i’m willing to back Bodo to get on the scoresheet given their recent form and performances in the Champions League last season.

BTTS is a much more appealing price at 1.67 rather than testing high goal lines. Bayern may well put three or four goals past Bodo, but the away side carry a really notable threat in transition to get on the scoresheet.

If Bayern are dominant, there is every chance that Kompany decides to switch out some of his key players later in the game which could allow Bodo an avenue to grab a consolation.

This looks like quite an even tie on paper with neither side seen as clear favourites to come out on top.

Lens enjoyed a really strong season last year, finishing second behind PSG and leading the division for large portions of the campaign. They also beat PSG in the French Super Cup at the start of the season. 

Lens have seen BTTS in two of their three games in Ligue 1 so far this season and will struggle at times with this Slavia Prague side who have scored in each of their last 11 matches across all competitions.

The home side have had some defensive issues over recent weeks as well, seeing BTTS in three of their last five matches. With no clear favourite and both sides expected to feel as though they can get off to a strong start in the Champions League, goals look likely at both ends.

Man United recorded eight corners during their 5-2 victory over Ipswich, which was their only home match of the campaign so far. Carrick’s men also registered 33 shots in that fixture, and they should be able to exert a similar level of control against Sabah here. 

Man United had an average of 4.76 corners per game in the Premier League last season, rising to 5.26 when playing away. They also had an uptick in corners after Carrick took over from Ruben Amorim. Sabah are likely to defend with plenty of players behind the ball, inviting United to attack through the wide areas, which naturally increases the likelihood of corners.

Como have started the season really well after a brilliant campaign last year, which earned them a spot in the Champions League.

Como have avoided defeat in all three of their matches in Serie A so far this season, winning two of these games and scoring seven goals in the process.

They take on a Leipzig side that are in a transition period under Martin Demichelis and are a bit of an unknown heading into the campaign, but do look pretty well matched with Como on paper.

Como only lost three of their 19 home games in Serie A last season, showing how difficult it came be for Fabregas’ side to be beaten on home soil. Only Juventus, Napoli and Inter lost fewer games at home than Como in Serie A last season.

After starting Man United’s opening game of the season, Andrey Santos was benched against both Ipswich and Everton, but the former Chelsea man will hope to get a recall to the starting eleven midweek.

The Brazilian has completed only 83 Premier League minutes this season, but he has committed two fouls in that time. Against Hull, he played quite deep, and was given the task of breaking up counter attacks and looking to press aggressively. If he has a similar role against Sabah, this price looks good value.

The 22-year-old average 1.35 fouls per 90 across all competitions for Chelsea last season, but his minutes were limited, and his role under Carrick is slightly different, so that figure is expected to rise.

Akim Zedadka started all eight of Sabah’s eight Champions League qualifers, and he is a key player at right back. He only picked up one booking from those games, but this upcoming clash against Man United will be the toughest of his career.

He is likely to be pitted directly up against either Marcus Rashford or Patrick Dorgu - two players who like to be direct. Rashord is perhaps more dangerous and adept at inviting cynical fouls, but Dorgu had an average of 2.78 fouls drawn per 90 last season, which was one of the highest of any player in the squad.

Regardless of who starts, Zedadka should have plenty of defensive work to get through.

Kobbie Mainoo is another player who has really come into his element under Michael Carrick. Last season, he had an average of just 0.69 shots per 90 across all competitions, which is nothing to write home about.

However, that figure has jumped to 1.93 shots per 90 this term. Granted, it’s based off a small sample size, but Mainoo recorded three shots against Ipswich in gameweek two of the Premier League, and this looks like a similar matchup - Man United are heavy favourites playing at home. He has shown a lot more intent to get forward so far this season, which makes this price appeal.

While it is likely to be one-way traffic for the hosts, Sabah will hope to cause some problems on the break, especially considering Man United’s defensive record. Veljko Simic was Sabah’s standout performer during Champions League qualifers, scoring six goals in eight appearances. The Serbian international starts on the left wing, and he is the main player Man United will have to be wary of. 

Simic scored 11 times last season as Sabah won the Azerbaijan Premier League, and he has carried that form into Europe. If Carrick opts for rotation, Sabah might just be able to carve out a couple of chances, and Simic is usually the one looking to get on the end of them.

Harry Maguire is yet to miss a Premier League minute so far, and he has taken three shots in three games. He played a big role in that win over Ipswich, as his effort was deflected in off Jacob Greaves - Maguire is playing with confidence at the moment.

Even last season, Maguire had an average of 1.01 shots per 90, as he was entrusted by Carrick to feature consistently at the back. For a centre back, those numbers are impressive, and he will continue to be the main target from set-pieces. Man United should have plenty of opportunities to invite their big men up from the back against Sabah, making Maguire a target.

Benjamin Sesko should be full of confidence after scoring against Everton on Sunday, even though that was ultimately cancelled out by a wonder strike from Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

The Slovenian international was introduced from the bench for the third successive game, and this seems like an ideal opportunity to get some more minutes under his belt and start, as he continues to build his fitness. 

Sesko managed 11 goals in 30 Premier League appearances last season, which is a solid return for a player who was an injury-hit campaign. It was also his first season in the Premier League. Carrick’s system is designed to provide the central striker with plenty of chances, and Sesko is a massive threat in the air.

Bruno Fernandes is likely to be the one sending the crosses into the box, and this price looks excellent value against Sabah. The Portuguese international registered a Premier League-record 21 assists last season, surpassing the previous record shared by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. He also created 33 big chances, which was another record.

Bruno has recorded one assist so far this season, which came against Ipswich, and this is an excellent opportunity for him to add to his tally. Man United are massive favourites, especially at home, and so much of their player comes through the skipper. It seems unlikely that Sabah will be able to contain him.

Man United recorded eight corners during their 5-2 victory over Ipswich, which was their only home match of the campaign so far. Carrick’s men also registered 33 shots in that fixture, and they should be able to exert a similar level of control against Sabah here. 

Man United had an average of 4.76 corners per game in the Premier League last season, rising to 5.26 when playing away. They also had an uptick in corners after Carrick took over from Ruben Amorim. Sabah are likely to defend with plenty of players behind the ball, inviting United to attack through the wide areas, which naturally increases the likelihood of corners.

Man United have been a difficult side to predict so far in terms of results, with one win, one draw and one loss in their opening three league games. However, goals have been more consistent. Those opening three matches have produced 13 goals. 

Their last game finished 2-2 against Everton, meaning Michael Carrick’s men have now conceded twice in all three games. Sabah come into this clash as massive underdogs, but they will fancy their chances of contributing to the scorecard. 

The Azerbaijani side were involved in 4-0 and 5-2 victories at home against AGF and Hapoel Beer Sheva, respectively, during the qualifiers, which shows that they do possess attacking quality.

It was a pretty rocky start to the season for West Ham as they attempted to adapt to life in the Championship, but they have found their feet in recent weeks and enter this game having won each of their last three matches.

West Ham have scored 3+ goals in all three of these wins, we only need them to score twice for this section of our Daily Double. They’ve scored more goals than any other side in the Championship (14) and I expect their solid form to continue against a Wrexham side who usually are involved in high scoring matches.

Wrexham have only managed to win one of their opening six games of the campaign, drawing four of these matches. They conceded 28 goals on the road in the Championship last season, which isn’t an awful record, but West Ham are likely to have too much firepower for the away side here.

It’s been an awful start to the season for Valencia, who find themselves rock bottom of LaLiga having failed to win any of their opening four matches of the campaign.

They’ve only managed to score one goal across these games too, so it’s hard to make a case for them causing Sevilla too much trouble in this game as the away side. Valencia lost their only away game in LaLiga so far this season against a newly promoted Deportivo La Coruna side.

Sevilla have enjoyed a more positive start to the campaign having lost just one of their opening four matches. That one defeat was against Atletico Madrid too, so Sevilla should have more than enough to at least collect a point against a Valencia side that could very well be battling relegation with the current trend of form.

Jarrod Bowen stuck with The Hammers following their relegation and looks determined to get them back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

Bowen already has three goals and two assists in the Championship this season. He netted twice against Bolton on Tuesday night, which was also the third straight game where he’d had two or more shots on target.

He’s had a shot on target in all but one game so far this season, which was the away match against Burnley.

He’s had six shots on target across four home matches, scoring two goals in the process.

I love this pick. The big Greek defender emerged as a real goalscoring threat at the back end of last season and he’s netted two goals in his last three games.

He is incredible in the air and West Ham have excellent deliveries, particularly with the addition of Arne Engels who assisted Mavropanos on Tuesday night.

He’s averaged 2.10 shots per 90 which is massive for a defender. He’s had 10 shots, which is the third highest in the squad behind Bowen and Castellanos, he’s also hit the target four times.

Across his last three games he’s had 2, 3 and 4 shots and this selection has landed in four of the five matches where he’s played 90 minutes.

Engels made the big money move from Celtic and started rough but received plenty of plaudits after Tuesday night.

The Belgian drew seven fouls in two matches for Celtic this season before his departure and he’s been picking them up at quite the rate in London.

He’s drawn an average of 2.00 per 90 minutes and is the second most fouled player in The Hammers’ squad.

In his six appearances, he’s been fouled two or more times in five of them. Even when playing just 32 mins in the cup he was impeded twice.

I’m surprised this isn’t priced a bit lower given that Whiteman has committed the most fouls in the Wrexham squad. He’s made the same number as Lewis O’Brien, yet he’s priced at 1.44 compared to 1.25 for O’Brien.

Whiteman has made eight fouls so far, an average of 1.51 per 90 minutes.

I’ve already mentioned Engels, who draws 2.00 fouls per 90 minutes. Whiteman will be close to him in midfield.

There’s also Mukasa, who’s drawing 1.18 fouls per 90 minutes and Kante who’s drawing 0.86 so plenty of potential victims to Whiteman’s aggression.

He’s also been booked twice already.