Top picks from top leagues in Europe: Accumulator Tip for October 1

Sunday will bring more exciting football action in the top European leagues. In Ligue 1, in-form Reims will be hosting struggling Lyon. In the English Premier League, Brentford will hit the road to face Nottingham Forest. Finally, in La Liga, Atletico Madrid will play host to Cadiz. Football fans can look forward to thrilling encounters in these matches.

Reims vs Lyon

Sunday's match at Stade Auguste-Delaune features a showdown between Reims and Olympique Lyon, two teams positioned at opposite ends of the table in Ligue 1. Reims have had an impressive start to the season, securing three victories out of six games, including a notable away win against Lille. One key contributing factor to Reims' strong performance has been their proficiency in scoring from set pieces, having netted five goals from attacking set pieces, the highest in Ligue 1.

On the other hand, Lyon have endured a challenging season, currently ranking among the teams with the fewest points, with only Clermont having fewer points (one). Lyon's struggles have been particularly evident in their offensive output, as they are presently the lowest-scoring team in the league, having scored only three goals thus far. Last season, Alexandre Lacazette played a pivotal role in maintaining Lyon's respectable league position by delivering an exceptional performance, tallying 27 goals in 35 matches. However, this season has presented a different set of challenges for Lyon, as they aim to find their footing and improve their offensive performance.

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Nottingham Forest vs Brentford

Nottingham Forest have displayed an impressive home record, winning four and drawing one of their last five Premier League matches at their home ground, a streak that extends from the previous season. In contrast, Brentford have experienced defeat in their most recent two league fixtures and has encountered a four-game winless streak in the top flight.

Brentford's overall competitive performance this season, comprising both league and cup matches, has seen them secure victories in only two out of eight games. Given these circumstances, I believe Nottingham Forest have a good chance of securing a crucial three points against an out-of-form Brentford side.

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Atletico Madrid vs Cadiz

Following their victory over Osasuna in Pamplona, Atletico Madrid are set to aim for another win as they take on Cadiz in Matchday 8. Cadiz have shown promise this season in La Liga, having conceded only eight goals so far. However, Atletico are currently missing several key players. Despite this, I anticipate Diego Simeone's team to secure a victory in front of their home crowd.

In their recent home match, Atletico Madrid dominated their fierce local rivals, Real Madrid. As a result, they are heavily favored to defeat Cadiz at the Metropolitano Stadium and claim all three points in the upcoming fixture.

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