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Spurs played midweek in the Supercup and let slip a two-goal lead, although this was against the reigning Champions League holders. The weather was apparently hot during the game (BBC 5 Live), and Spurs played against an elite side. Burnley only conceded 16 goals last season in a record-breaking season, and this is a first test to see if they can maintain this standard in the PL. Scott Parker has a record of 1W 3L vs. Frank, though he did win the game that mattered (play-off final). He has drawn with another club at Spurs (Fulham) in two meetings (1L). There is a view that Burnley will be less open than under Kompany when they were last in the PL. A testing fixture, both sides are likely to be well-organized, and the longer the game goes on, Spurs may tire after their midweek exertions. Last season, Spurs lost to two of the three promoted sides at home.

The bookies possess a massive armory of information/data. Browsing 11v11, H2H, Spurs are on their best joint sequence at home against these opponents, with 5 wins at home in a row. They will break a record if they win tomorrow. They also have 4 wins in a row home and away. Burnley arrive on a positive after promotion and are likely to be well-organized. They face a Spurs side who played midweek in the European Super Cup. Burnley only conceded 16 goals last season, though there has been a key change in goal. Dubravka is experienced. He has featured in 6 games at Spurs, with 4 losses but two wins, including last season. If Spurs do edge past, it might only be a narrow win to nil.

Halmstad are struggling at home, failing to score in the last two, and are the second lowest scorers with just 15. However, Malmo are coming off a heavy 5-0 loss in the UEL at Kobenhavn. They have won their last two domestic away games, scoring over 1.5 goals. They may respond, but they are coming into this game on the back of a disappointing emphatic exit from Europe. Malmo may edge past, if Halmstad lose by a goal, the best half wins.

Newport are regarded as favourites for relegation. They face a Notts County side with a new manager, and at these odds, the pressure will be on the away side. Notts County lost in the semi-finals of the play-offs, which saw Stuart Maynard lose his job. Talisman David McGoldrick has also left to join Barnsley in League One, which shows what a key player he is if he can still perform a division higher. Star striker Jatta will be suspended after being sent off in the semi-final play-off. He has also been unsettled by transfer speculation. If correct, Newport County have lost their last two at home to these opponents but are yet to lose three (11v11). A hard-fought draw may be the order of the day, but at these odds, siding with the home side, tipped by many to struggle, to perhaps surprise.

Notts County won as recently as March at Rodney Parade, a 2-0 victory which saw the home side fail to register a shot on target. Whitaker, scorer of both Notts' goals have now joined Tranmere. Notts County have not lost back-to-back away games this calendar year, last losing back-to-back in December '24. Newport are 5 games without a win at home (worst sequence last season) and have not netted more than a goal at home during that run. However, they began last season at home with a 3-1 victory against Doncaster, the eventual champions.

Cardiff's home record probably was one reason why they suffered relegation, and it may take time for new boss Barry-Murphy to turn things around. Peterborough endured a difficult campaign last season, and there has been a great deal of player departures. However, Darren Ferguson has expressed an opinion that he is happy with the unity shown by his present squad of players that he felt was missing from last season. If correct, Ferguson is yet to lose back-to-back matches against these opponents.