Group E
Spartak Moscow v Sevilla
Sevilla sit pretty at the summit in Group E, an opening day draw at Anfield was followed up by a 3-0 victory at NK Maribor, since Sevilla's debut in the competition close to a decade ago they've tried but not with a lot of success to establish themselves as a force in Europe's elite competition. The Spanish club have owned the Europa league for the better part of five years but they will fancy their chances in Russia against Spartak Moscow, Both teams suffer indifferent league forms but it's Sevilla who have the experience on this stage. Should Sevilla and Liverpool both win the Spanish club will need just 4 more points to make the knock out stage.
Tip
Sevilla should win this one, not easily
There should be more than 2 goals
Maribor v Liverpool
Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp has come under fire recently following Liverpool's questionable performances of late. The Anfield club played out a 0-0 draw against Manchester United on Saturday. Liverpool need inspiration from somewhere and they need it as quickly as possible. They have a great chance against the Slovenian champions who are unbeaten at home in the league this season.
Tip
Liverpool to win
Group F
Manchester City v SSC Napoli
This game will be Pep Guardiola's second big test of the season. The citizens left the home of English champions Chelsea unscathed thanks to a moment of brilliance from Kevin De Bruyne, but this is a different kind of test. Napoli are unbeaten in the Serie A and deservedly so. An opening day defeat to Shaktar is their only loss this season. Manchester City will need to do a Shaktar at the Etihad on Tuesday evening, meanwhile Hamsik is still in search of that record breaking goal. Manchester City are in a very buoyant mood in front of goal even without Sergio Aguero and so are Napoli So....
Tip
Both teams should find the back of the net
Any team can actually win the game
The goals should exceed two
Feyenoord v Shaktar Donestk
Feyenoord has experienced first hand the sting of Manchester City and Napoli but Shaktar managed an opening day victory over Napoli and will look back on that as a driving force as the travel to Feyenoord's home, both teams should realistically be looking at Europa league berths but this is a game both teams will believe they have a chance of winning this one but Shaktar are in a better form overall.
Tip
This is not a group of draws so any side can win this
There should be a lot of goals
Group G
Monaco v Besiktas
Monaco who are still without a win in this season's competition play hosts to a rejuvenated Besiktas. Besiktas' exploits in the transfer market seems to be paying off at least in Europe, the Kara Katallar sit 8th in the Tukish league but will not be short of confidence when the travel to the Stade Louis II Stadium.
If Monaco want to entertain any hopes of progression in the business end of the group stage this is a game they have to win, a heartbreaking 3-2 loss at Lyon on Friday did not do their confidence any good but we fancy Falcao and company to rise to the occasion.
Tip
Both teams to Score
Monaco to win
RB Leipzig v FC Porto
The surprise package of the German Bundesliga last term have had a difficult start to life in Europe with 1 point from a possible 6. They play host to the 2004 winners and RB Leipzig who are fresh from an away victory against Borussia Dortmund are in a 'good place' as they play Porto today.
RB Leipzig have struggled in Europe
FC Porto are more seasoned in this competition and will be looking to add to their three points. Domestic form is great for both sides.
Tip
Both Teams To Score
Fc Porto To Win Or Draw
Group H
APOEL Nicosia V Borussia Dortmund
The two winless clubs in this tough group go head-to-head. Dortmund are a stronger team and have a lot of ground to make up as they chase Real Madrid and Tottenham. Football is not mathematics but this should be a straightforward win for Dortmund.
Tip
Dortmund to win
Real Madrid v Tottenham
Tottenham proved against AFC Bournemouth over the weekend that they are not a one man team afterall. Christian Eriksen's goal helped the lily whites to all three points, their first victory at their makeshift home, but this game is different in complexion. This is a game away at the home of the European Champions. Real Madrid are beginning to get their acts together in the Spanish league and should Tottenham push them a little bit there might be cracks for Harry Kane to exploit. The truth is that Spurs are underdogs going into this game and they could use that to their advantage.
Harry Kane went home with the match ball against APOEL Nicosia
Real Madrid are a different team in Europe, they have the confidence to win a against any team and that was illustrated against Dortmund on Matchday2.
Tip
Real Madrid Should Win
A cagey fist half
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