Champions League Qualifying Best Bets - Second Round First-Legs

Gornik Zabrze were beaten 3-1 by Lech Poznan in their last outing as their cup match ended in defeat. This extends a worrying run of results in which the travelling side have won one of their last four across competitions. This streak also involves a draw and two defeats, with both losses coming on the road. While they will look to hang on in the first-leg, I predict they will have to do things the hard way after losing the first-leg without scoring. 

Hearts saw their domestic season end with a 3-1 loss to Celtic before having to wait just short of two months to get back on the pitch. Since returning, they have lost 2-1 to Livingston before beating Arbroath and Rayo Vallecano by the same score. All three of their friendlies have seen both sides score, with Hearts not able to keep clean sheets. With a home game to come in the second-leg, Hearts will likely fancy their chances in the tie as long as they are no further than a goal adrift. I back both sides to score in this one as the home side stun the visitors.