Friday’s card is headlined by Wolves’ Championship clash with Blackburn, alongside a full round of Coppa Italia first-round ties in Italy and a Scottish League Cup play-off between Kilmarnock and Ayr.

We’ve picked out six of the most interesting matches of the day, followed by our Banker Picks, Value Picks, and our daily Bet of the Day.

Wolves – Blackburn

Prediction: Wolves to Win Odds: 1.75 Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

Wolves have home advantage and greater overall quality against a solid but limited Blackburn side in this Championship fixture.

📊 Key Points

• Wolves’ Premier League-calibre squad should have the edge in the Championship.
• Blackburn will look to stay compact and frustrate their higher-profile hosts.

Kilmarnock – Ayr

Prediction: Kilmarnock to Win Odds: 1.55 Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

Kilmarnock’s Premiership status should tell against Championship opposition in this League Cup play-off.

Fiorentina – Benevento

Prediction: Fiorentina to Win Odds: 1.30 Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fiorentina are heavy favourites at home in the Coppa Italia against lower-division opposition.

Parma – Catania

Prediction: Parma to Win Odds: 1.50 Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

Parma’s Serie A status gives them a clear edge over Catania in this early-round cup tie.

Cagliari – Arezzo

Prediction: Cagliari to Win Odds: 1.45 Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

Monza – Avellino

Prediction: Both Teams to Score Odds: 1.90 Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

An open cup tie between two sides who have shown attacking intent in preseason.

⭐ Banker Picks

Combined odds: ≈ 2.83

🔥 Value Picks

Combined odds: ≈ 5.16

🏆 Bet of the Day

Fiorentina – Benevento — Fiorentina to Win ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The safest pick on a busy Friday of Coppa Italia action, English Championship football and Scottish League Cup drama.