1 West Ham VS Chelsea
From the first round, the home defense had major flaws, resulting in a 3-0 loss to the promoted club, largely because of weak forward performance. The visitors drew with Crystal Palace but displayed some hope in their overall gameplay.
The data supports the away team, and this backing fairly reflects the relative form and strength of the two sides.
Away win
2 Derby County VS Bristol
The home team’s first two matches were disappointing, conceding 8 goals and scoring 4, with two losses highlighting defensive issues, though their attack remains decent. The visitors recorded one win and one draw, scoring 4 and conceding just 1, showing solid performance.
The data shows no clear bias, but considering the recent matches and attack-defense balance, the visitors should avoid defeat comfortably.
First away win, then draw
3 Bayern VS Leipzig
The data heavily favors the home side. Historically, the visitors have always pressured Bayern, so this data underestimates Leipzig somewhat. However, the first home game usually inspires confidence.
First home win, then draw
4 Hansa Rostock VS Kaiserslautern
The home team’s victory over a strong Nuremberg side demonstrates solid home strength. The visitors lost away to Hannover but beat Schalke at home, indicating they are stronger at home than on the road.
The data slightly supports the home team, reflecting moderate confidence in their home performance.
First home win, then draw
5 Münster VS Nuremberg
The home side has one loss and one draw, scoring 3 goals, showing decent attack but weaker defense. The visitors lost both matches without scoring and conceded 2 goals, indicating their attack is still adjusting, but their defense is slightly better than the home side’s.
The data is neutral but leans slightly towards the home team; however, the visitors hold a psychological edge.
First home win, then away win
6 Betis VS Alavés
The home team is stronger, but their first-round performance was concerning, struggling against a mediocre Elche and playing passively. The visitors showed good form.
The data supports the home side, though this level of backing is somewhat excessive compared to the strength comparison. Still, it favors the home team.
First home win, then away win
7 German VS Angers
Home win
8 Amiens VS Annecy
The home team has one win and one draw, scoring 5 and conceding 3, showing improved attack. The visitors have one draw and one loss, scoring 2 and conceding 4, with defensive weaknesses.
The data shows no clear preference but slightly favors the home side, though not strongly.
Home win
9 Clermont VS Grenoble
Both teams are similarly matched. The home team drew twice, scoring 2 and conceding 2, with average attack and defense. The visitors have one draw and one loss, conceding 3 goals, showing defensive issues.
The data supports the home team slightly, with modest backing; both sides have comparable attack and defense.
First draw, then home win
10 Dunkirk VS Nancy
The home side drew both matches, scoring 4 and conceding 4, showing decent attack but limited defense. The visitors, a promoted team, have one win and one draw, scoring 1 and conceding none, with limited attack but solid defense, though their opponents were not strong, limiting the value of results.
The data favors the home team, presenting an opportunity for them.
Home win
11 Rodez VS Laval
The home team’s form is worse than the visitors’, though their strengths are close. The home attack is weak, and the visitors’ defense is somewhat lacking.
The data shows no clear bias but oddly gives some credit to the home team.
First draw, then away win
12 Helmond VS Emmen
The home team has one draw and one loss, scoring 2 and conceding 4. The visitors lost both matches, conceding 7 goals and scoring 2. Both performed poorly, but the home defense is somewhat better.
The data shows no clear preference but offers slight support to the home team. However, recent head-to-head history strongly favors the visitors.
First home win, then away win
13 Ostersunds FK VS Hammarby
The home team ranks seventh, with four wins and two draws in their last six matches, including two wins and one draw at home, scoring 13 and conceding just 1. They have two consecutive draws and an overall strong recent home record with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, scoring 12 and conceding 3.
The visitors rank twelfth, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six games. Away, they have one win and two losses, scoring 6 and conceding 7, showing weak attack and defense. Their last six away matches show 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, scoring 8 and conceding 5, indicating some away capability.
The data supports the home team, and this level of backing reflects recent form objectively.
Home win
14 Vasa VS Kotka
The home team is stronger, currently seventh, but their last six matches include no wins, four draws, and two losses. At home, they have no wins, two draws, and one loss, scoring 7 and conceding 9, with average defense. Their last six home games show no wins, three draws, and three losses, scoring 4 and conceding 8, indicating weak home performance.
The visitors rank twelfth, with one win, one draw, and four losses in their last six matches. Away, they have one win and three losses, scoring 7 and conceding 15, with poor defense. Their last six away games include one win and five losses, scoring 6 and conceding 18, showing weak away form.
The data supports the home team, but considering recent and home-away performance, the home side needs to improve.
First draw, then home win