Friday Kicks Off the Return of League Action Across Europe: Accumulator Tips for October 17, 2025.

With the international break hitting the pause button, football fanatics will be glad to know that league action from across Europe has finally opened its doors. On Friday, we are going to be treated to a slate of entertaining fixtures from La Liga, Ligue 1, and the Bundesliga. Let's not waste any time and find out which teams are involved below!

Union Berlin vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach

Union Berlin are in 13th place in the Bundesliga standings and have maintained a three-point cushion over the relegation play-offs. Before the international break, Die Eisernen suffered a 2-0 away league defeat against Bayer Leverkusen. That result halted a two-match unbeaten league run. They now return to the Stadion An der Alten Forsterei, where they are winless in two games.

Borussia Mönchengladbach are second to last in the Bundesliga standings with three points from six games. Die Fohlen are the only team that has yet to register a win with the basement boys, Heidenheim having already picked up one. In their last match, they salvaged a crucial point in a goalless home draw against Freiburg.

Both teams have underperformed this season and hope to register a positive outcome here. Borussia Mönchengladbach have failed to win their last two away games and are expected to struggle here. In this fixture, they've won just one of their last seven away matches. It must be pointed out that they failed to score in just one of those outings, with both teams scoring being a winning bet in six instances. I'm confident we could see goals at both ends of the pitch here.

Union Berlin vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach trends.

Union Berlin have seen both teams score in two of their last three home matches in the Bundesliga.

Borussia Mönchengladbach have conceded 11 goals in their last four Bundesliga games.

Borussia Mönchengladbach have seen both teams score in each of their last five away meetings with Union Berlin.

• Bet Type: BTTS

Paris Saint-Germain vs Strasbourg

Paris Saint-Germain leads at the top in Ligue 1 with a one-point cushion, having accumulated 16 points from seven games. Les Parisiens are unbeaten in their last two league games, but their previous match ended in a disappointing 1-1 draw against Lille.

Strasbourg, on the other hand, sits in third place with 15 points to their name and are eyeing an upset. Their last league game before the international break was a statement win. The unfortunate victims were Angers, who were obliterated 5-0 on the road. That result marked Le Racing's second consecutive win across all competitions.

Strasbourg are considered underdogs by the bookmakers in this clash, and they are not to be blamed, considering their poor record against Paris Saint-Germain in past meetings. I do believe they can make this an interesting affair. This is why I'm vouching for them to get on the scoreboard. The visitors have been consistent scorers in the league, finding the net in each of their last seven matches.

Paris Saint-Germain vs. Strasbourg trends.

Paris Saint-Germain have kept one clean sheet in their last four home matches against Strasbourg.

Strasbourg have scored in each of their last seven league games this season.

Strasbourg have scored in each of their last five competitive away matches across all competitions.

• Bet Type: IT2O (0.5)

Real Oviedo vs. Espanyol

Real Oviedo are still trying to adapt to the Spanish top-flight and enter this clash sitting in 17th place in the league standings. Oviedistas have lost more games than any team in La Liga this season (L6) and have the worst offensive record, which explains their early struggles. Their last league game was a 2-0 home defeat against Levante. This comes after recording their second league win, a 2-1 upset against Valencia.

Espanyol are starting to lose sight of the ball, and their ambitions are fading. After avoiding defeat in the first four league games, Manolo González's men have now failed to win any of their last four matches, recording two draws and two losses. Their recent defeat came at the hands of Real Betis, losing 2-1 at home.

Both teams are currently struggling at the moment, and it would be unwise to pick a winner given how unreliable they've been. This could turn out to be a drab 1-1 draw where both sides will be content with a point. I believe chances will likely come few and far between here, making the under 2.5 goals an appealing pick for this tense affair.

Real Oviedo vs. Espanyol trends.

Real Oviedo have seen five of their last eight league games end with under 2.5 goals.

Espanyol's last two away matches have produced under 2.5 goals.

Real Oviedo have failed to score in five of their last eight matches in La Liga.

• Bet Type: TU 2.5