Football predictions for tomorrow

Neither defense has been impressive this season. Arminia Bielefeld had one clean sheet, while St. Pauli haven't had one in four matches across competitions. Moreover, we saw both teams scoring in three out of four games for each team.

Both teams have been pretty bad this season. However, Arminia Bielefeld played one home game this season and won it 3:0 against Cottbus. That home pitch advantage could make a difference in this duel as well.

We saw three or more goals in all four of Arminia's games. Also, both teams struggled defensively, with Arminia Bielefeld posting one clean sheet and St. Pauli none. We expect a high-scoring game, likely with both teams scoring. 

Les Gones historically dominate this fixture, winning eight of their last 13 meetings. Honestly, with Auxerre completely pointless after shipping eight goals, I can’t see anything but a home victory. Backing Paulo Fonseca’s men is the safest bet on the board.

Both teams found the back of the net in 69% of their historical clashes. Lyon's backline is far from perfect, as proven by that late defensive collapse against Le Havre. Since Will Still's side is desperately chasing their first points, they'll inevitably sneak one past Lyon's shaky defense.

This fixture is an absolute goldmine for goals. An incredible 85% of their historical head-to-head meetings have finished with over 2.5 goals. Given Auxerre's completely broken defense, we will easily see a few balls flying into the net. Don't think twice about clicking the over on this one.

Sparta Rotterdam look to use home advantage at the Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel to break away from the lower reaches of the table. Rogier Meijer's side are desperate to bounce back from a tight 2-1 Rotterdam derby defeat to Excelsior last weekend. Given that PEC Zwolle are dreadful travelers, failing to secure a win on any of their last 4 away trips on the road while shipping 15 goals in that stretch, a crucial home win is heavily favored.

Defensive frailties on both sides suggest that keeping a clean sheet will be an incredibly difficult task on Friday night. Sparta Rotterdam's backline has shown notable early-season vulnerability, conceding in each match since the start season. Meanwhile, PEC Zwolle have consistently found their cutting edge despite their struggles, successfully scoring at least 1 goal in 3 of their first 4 league games this season.

The tactical identities of these two teams open up the pitch for quick, transition-heavy offensive action. PEC Zwolle's away matches have turned into defensive nightmares, averaging a massive 3.75 goals conceded per match on their travels. With Sparta Rotterdam's recent 2-1 loss showcasing an aggressive approach but prominent defensive gaps in final minutes, this fixture is perfectly primed to easily clear the 2-goal mark.

Although recent fixtures between these sides have been relatively high-scoring, they have still often stayed under the 3.5-goal mark. Seven of the last eight Bundesliga fixtures between these sides have produced under 3.5 goals.