On Friday, September 8, Metz will host Paris Saint-Germain in a league fixture. PSG are currently leading the pack, while their opponents are rock bottom on the log standings.
Atletico Madrid will travel away as they face off against Valencia on Saturday, September 9. Madrid will be looking to secure three points to stay close to log leaders, Real Sociedad.
Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich will go head-to-head in a Bundesliga match. Munich has won both of their encounters, while Hoffenheim has won one and drawn the other.
Metz v Paris St Germain (Ligue 1)
League rankings: Metz 20th PSG 1st
Useful facts: There is a gulf of form between the teams that see PSG on a run of four wins from their first four games, while Metz lost all of their first four. Furthermore, PSG has won all of their last six games against the hosts and 14 of their last 16 overall in Ligue 1.
Letsie Koapeng:PSG
Valencia v Atletico Madrid (La Liga)
League rankings: Valencia 5th Atletico 4th
Useful facts: Atletico are undefeated in their last 13 away matches in the league and have scored at least two goals in their last three La Liga games. Furthermore, the capital-based club has won four of their last six against Valencia.
Letsie Koapeng: Atletico
Hoffenheim v Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
League rankings: Hoffenheim 6th Bayern 2nd
Useful facts: Bayern already set the pace for another triumphant Bundesliga campaign, winning their first two games by two-goal margins, while Hoffenheim have won one and drawn one. The Bavarians also boast a head-to-head record of four wins from their last six against Hoffenheim.
Letsie Koapeng: Bayern