The pressure is mounting on Robin Van Persie with his Feyenoord side having lost five of their last six games. They should be able to get back to winning ways against bottom side Telstar but their leaky defence may well concede in the process.
Aston Villa have won 10 of their last 12 games in all competitions, while Wolves have lost five on the spin in the league. The hosts have conceded at least 1.1 xG in five of their last six, while Wolves’ set piece threat should target a weakness in Villa’s backline.
Lyon struck six in Europe in midweek and have scored in every home match this season. Nantes also tend to find the back of the net, notching in four of their last five, so they can contribute to an entertaining game, but one that should end in a home victory.
Birmingham are one point ahead of Watford and they’ve beaten Norwich, Millwall, and Portsmouth across their last three at home, scoring 12 times. Watford have only managed one clean sheet in 17 league games, while they have one away win to their name this term. The Blues have gone three games without a clean sheet, however, so the visitors can at least grab a consolation effort.
Arouca have conceded 30 goals in 11 games, while they’ve shipped 13 across their last four. They are backed to fall short against a Braga side who won 2-1 in both meetings between these sides last term. Braga have gone five games without a clean sheet and Arouca have hit four goals across their last two games, despite losing both, so the hosts can strike in defeat.