These sides are separated by 5 points in the Bundesliga as both look to make a push for a European place finish in the second half of the season. Stuttgart have seen over 3.5 goals in 2 of their last 5 games in all competitions whilst their opponents have seen over this line in 3 of their last 5 in all competitions.

The initial meeting between these sides ended in a 3-1 win for Stuttgart, the underlying numbers from this fixture make for good reading and promise more goals in this encounter. There were 10 big chances in the game with both sides registering an xG over 1.0 (1.65-2.20) as well as 14 shots on target.

The strength of both of these sides is in forward areas, Stuttgart have scored 36 goals across their 19 Bundesliga games (1.89 per game) with 24 of these coming in their home fixtures (67%). Gladbach have seen 59 goals across their 19 Bundesliga games this season (3.10 per game). Looking at the previous meeting and the promising numbers posted by both sides, goals should materialise again in this one.

Dortmund’s poor run of form of late has led to the sacking of head coach Nuri Sahin, the German giants are without a win in 5 games in all competitions but goals have been pretty consistent with over 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 games. They face a Heidenheim side who are struggling themselves after an excellent campaign last season which saw them qualify for Europe – they’ve seen over 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 5 games.

The initial meeting between the sides ended in a 4-2 win for Dortmund with the underlying numbers from the game promising a similar level of goals in this one. Dortmund recorded an xG of 2.69 to Heidenheim’s 1.80 with 10 shots on target between the sides as well as 5 big chances.

Heidenheim have seen 64 goals across their 19 Bundesliga games this season (3.38 per game) whilst Dortmund have seen 67 across their 19 games in the competition (3.52 per game). This game has all the ingredients to produce goals with Heidenheim needing a result to keep their survival chances alive and Dortmund needing to breathe some life into their campaign.

Ndiaye has been Everton’s standout attacking player this season. Although the Toffees haven’t exactly been prolific in front of goal, David Moyes’ appointment seems to have benefitted their attacking play.

Ndiaye has scored 5 goals this season in the Premier League, more than any other Everton player. He stood out in Everton’s 3-2 win over Tottenham with a brilliant goal evidencing how he has the ability to change the complexion of a game on his own. He followed this up with a goal from the penalty spot against Brighton last time out, a strike that proved to be the winner.

Ndiaye can build on his positive form of late up against a Leicester side that has really struggled defensively in recent weeks. Leicester have conceded 28 goals across their 11 away trips in the Premier League this season (2.54 per game) – the joint most in the division.

Bournemouth and Liverpool are the 2 most inform sides in the Premier League at the moment, setting up what should be an entertaining game at the Vitality Stadium.

Bournemouth have scored 17 goals across their 11 home games in the Premier League this season (1.5 per game) and have only failed to score twice on home turf in the league this campaign (v Crystal Palace and Chelsea). Liverpool have scored 30 goals across their 11 away assignments in the Premier League this season (2.72 per game).

Bournemouth have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 5 games across all competitions with league leaders Liverpool boasting the exact same record across their last 5 fixtures. This is reflective of how impressive these sides are at the moment and how little there is to separate them. Siding with Liverpool is a tough but sensible choice, Arne Slot’s side are relentless in the final third as we saw in their recent victory over Brentford. This is what has set them apart from the chasing pack in the Premier League this season and whilst it will be tough to keep Bournemouth out, Liverpool will fancy their chances of outscoring the Cherries – especially later in the game when Bournemouth tire as a result of their intense pressing style with limited replacements for Andoni Iraola to call upon from the bench.

This is a must win for Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich side. The Tractor Boys are still in with a chance of clinching Premier League survival but this weekend will be pivotal with Everton facing Leicester at the same time as this game.

Southampton have been a level below the rest of the Premier League this season, things haven’t improved since Ivan Juric’s appointment with the Saints winless in 13 Premier League games, a run that stretches back to early November. More worryingly for Southampton fans is the fact that their side have lost their last 6 games in the Premier League, without offering much hope aside from a valiant performance at the City Ground a few weeks ago but that still didn’t get them the points they so desperately need.

Ipswich’s recent form may look bleak but it’s worth noting that they’ve played 2 of the best sides in the league in reigning champions Manchester City and what looks to be the new champions in Liverpool. Prior to these games, Ipswich had put in more than decent performances against Fulham and Chelsea, even managing to get a win over Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea on home soil. If Ipswich are going to stay up, their remaining games at Portman Road are crucial, they should take advantage of the opportunity with Kieran McKenna aware of how critical this weekend could be at the end of the season.

The La Liga title race is reaching an important period, Carlo Ancelloti’s side currently lead the way on 49 points having picked up the pace in recent weeks with 4 straight wins across all competitions by an aggregate score of 17-4. Los Blancos are flexing their muscles at the right time but will be wary of neighbours Atletico Madrid keeping pace just 4 points behind their bitter rivals. A slip up for either side in the coming weeks could be pivotal to deciding the winner of La Liga this season.

Real Madrid travel to an Espanyol side who are embroiled in a relegation scrap at the bottom of the LaLiga table, Manolo Gonzalez’s side currently sit in 18th, just 1 point from safety. Real Madrid ran out 4-1 winners in this fixture earlier in the campaign which would have seen this selection land, they were totally dominant in recording an xG of 4.46 and having 14 shots on target to Espanyol’s 0.34 xG and 1 shot on target. Espanyol only found the back of the net thanks to an own goal from Thibaut Courtois and will struggle again to create chances again in this encounter.

Espanyol can create scrappy games as their games of late suggest but do tend to struggle against some of the elite sides in the division. If Real Madrid can get an early goal here, the floodgates should open as they did in the initial meeting between the sides at the Bernabeu.