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Guides to read a football match better, and an analysis of every matchweek in the top leagues.
Nations LeagueMatchweekEngland v Croatia and 5 Nations League games in numbersEngland have scored 14 in 4 Nations League games, but 7 came in one night in Croatia. What the other 3 say, plus Italy v France and Spain.11 November 2026
WeekendMatchweekFull timeBrighton v Brentford and 7 Sunday games with a clear trendBrighton have conceded 1 goal in 6 home games; Brentford have drawn all 4 away league games. Eight Sunday games with a clear trend in the data.7 November 2026
WeekendMatchweekFull timeArsenal v Hull and 6 more Saturday games with a clear trendFulham v Newcastle averages 12.00 corners between the sides. Arsenal have won all 6 home games and let in 2 goals. Seven Saturday games with a clear trend.6 November 2026
Europa LeagueMatchweekFull timeCeltic v Beşiktaş and 5 more Europa League games in numbersSunderland sit 9th, outside the top 8 on goal difference alone, and 6 of their 7 home games had under 3 goals. Celtic host Beşiktaş on 0 points. Six games.5 November 2026
Champions LeagueMatchweekFull timeSlavia v Arsenal and 5 more Champions League games in numbersArsenal won 3-0 in Prague a year ago to the day and concede 0.89 goals per away game. Porto host Napoli with 0 points from 3. Six Champions games, Wednesday.4 November 2026
Champions LeagueMatchweekFull timeMan United v Roma and 3 more Champions games in numbersOne referee in this round shows 7.50 yellow cards per game in the Champions League. He has Man United v Roma. Plus Barcelona v Villa, Atlético v Bayern.3 November 2026
WeekendMatchweekFull timeLiverpool v Arsenal, Bayern v Dortmund and the Milan derby: the weekend in numbersInter top Serie A and have not won a derby in 5. Arsenal go to Anfield conceding 0.75 goals per away game. Seven games, seven numbers that matter this weekend.30 October 2026