12/12/2021 – Daily Football Predictions

After an interesting Saturday, we go again with the very best picks from all the available action. There’s a lot to bet on in this period and it comes as a prime period for wins, if utilized rightly.

Amid all the rush of games, we continue to do our thorough research and due diligence as we bring you the best betting tips and predictions to go with from today’s action.

Straight Wins

PSG are set to lock horns with Monaco in our match of the week, a game that will be keenly watched by millions of fans. Both teams haven’t lost in the last five Ligue 1 matches. PSG lost six points to Monaco in Ligue 1 fixtures last season. This fixture, therefore, presents the Parisians with an opportunity to get their revenge on the back of a 2-0 Coupe de France in May this year. With the Parisians having revenge on their minds, we’re backing them to claim the win here today. Bet9ja has 1.48 odds, Paripesa has 1.49 odds and 1xBet has 1.49 odds.

Napoli have slipped off the top spot in Serie A after failing to win either of their last two league games and will be looking to make a return to winning ways at Empoli today. After progressing in the UEFA Europa League this week (W 3-2), Napoli now turn their attention back to the Serie A (SA) title race. A 3-2 defeat in the last round left them two points shy of the top spot. With Napoli winning 18 out of their previous 20 encounters against newly-promoted sides a win here would be a walk in the park for them Bet9ja has 1.36 odds, Paripesa has 1.37 odds and 1xBet has 1.37 odds.

The Eredivisie returns this weekend and will see Ajax host AZ Alkmaar in the North Holland Derby on Sunday evening. Ajax continued their impeccable run in the league last weekend as they beat Willem II Tilburg 5-0 on home turf. Ajax are flying high at the moment. They are unbeaten in their last 11 games across all competitions, winning nine of those games and drawing just twice. AZ Alkmaar has had a good three-game win run but will surely see that come to an end when they face Ajax here today. Bet9ja has 1.19 odds, Paripesa has 1.24 odds and 1xBet has 1.24 odds.

Inter Milan will be aiming to dislodge their local rivals AC Milan from the top of the Serie A table this weekend and will have to better their result to do so. Inter Milan have won four of their last five games against Cagliari and kept a clean sheet the last time the two clubs locked horns. Inter have also won five of their last six matches in league and cup. Cagliari is without a win in their last six games and has failed to score in two of those fixtures. Bet9ja has 1.18 odds, Paripesa has 1.19 odds and 1xBet has 1.19 odds

Barcelona have been knocked out of the Champions League following the group stage fixtures of the tournament. This is the first the club has crashed out of the competition in such a manner in 21 years. Osasuna on the other hand should be happy if they can cling to their reputation as a mid-table club as they have struggled in the league recently. The hosts are in terrible form, not being able to register a win in the last seven league fixtures. Furthermore, they have won just once at home in the league. This means we are sure to see Barcelona win here today.  Bet9ja has 1.98 odds, Paripesa has 2.03 odds and 1xBet has 2.03 odds.

Over 2.5 Goals

For this Leicester City vs Newcastle fixture, at least three goals have been scored in each of the last four meetings between these two clubs and we’re expecting other action-packed 90-minutes. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in each of Leicester’s last six outings in league and cup games, while Newcastle have conceded two or more goals in three of their last six matches in the Premier League. An added bonus is us seeing both teams finding the back of the net in this fixture. Bet9ja has 1.53 odds, Paripesa has 1.65 odds and 1xBet has 1.65 odds.

Atalanta are going well in Serie A this season and looks like they could challenge for the Champions League places once again. On Sunday, mid-table Verona provides the opposition and the hosts have had a pretty good run of results lately. At least three goals have been scored in three of the last six league meetings between Verona and Atalanta, and we’re expecting more goals on Sunday. Four of Verona’s and five of Atalanta’s last six fixtures in all competitions have produced over 2.5 goals and both teams have been involved in plenty of high-scoring games of late. Bet9ja has 1.52 odds, Paripesa has 1.54 odds and 1xBet has 1.54 odds.

Ajax at the same time have by far the best-attacking record in the division with 48 goals scored in 15 outings. They demolished Willem II 5-0 at home last Thursday in the previous round. Also, ten Hag’s men managed all six wins in the UEFA Champions League group stage. The latest came on Wednesday night when they demolished Sporting Lisbon 4-2 in Amsterdam. Goals are not something that would be hard to come by for this side as they have scored a large number of goals in recent weeks. Bet9ja has 1.28 odds, Paripesa has 1.32 odds and 1xBet has 1.32 odds.

Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen face each other for their next Bundesliga engagement today. It might be a tough challenge for Frankfurt to host the Leverkusen who enter the game on the back of successive league victories. We didn’t see a single duel with a low score when these two teams played against each other. Frankfurt have scored nine goals in the last five outings while Leverkusen has hit the target 15 times in the same course. Based on their recent scoring drift, we are clear to predict the outcome to go with the tendency of a high-scoring total. Bet9ja has 1.57 odds, Paripesa has 1.64 odds and 1xBet has 1.64 odds.

We are expecting a goal-fest at Parc de Princes when PSG hosts Monaco on Sunday 12th December 2021. At least two goals were scored in the last five meetings when PSG hosted Monaco and this should equally be a high-scoring encounter, given that both sides are in great scoring form. The hosts are still struggling with defensive issues which have seen them keep only two clean sheets in the last ten matches in all competitions. The hosts have the firepower and we think they will take their scoring chances against Monaco in this big game. Bet9ja has 1.46 odds, Paripesa has 1.51 odds and 1xBet has 1.51 odds.

Anytime Goalscorers

Vardy

Jamie Vardy has been in excellent form Leicester this season, even though his side might not be getting the results most expect from them. We’re backing the former England man to move into double figures in league goals this season by scoring against Newcastle on Sunday. An added bonus is the English striker has four direct goal contributions (G2, A2) in his last three Leicester appearances against Newcastle. Bet9ja has 2.00 odds while Paripesa has 2.05 odds.

Mertens

Mertens is the joint top scorer in the league for Napoli this season with 5-goals and has been in good form for the hosts of late. The veteran Belgian international has scored 5-goals in his last five appearances in all competitions and we’re backing Mertens to find the back of the net against Empoli on Sunday. Bet9ja has 2.00 odds while Paripesa has 1.72 odds.

Dzeko

Inter’s joint-leading SA scorer this season, Edin Džeko (G8), netted against Cagliari as a Roma player the last term. He faces them again today with his new inter side as he has picked up incredible form in recent game weeks. He is sure to score here today and he would be looking to help Inter steer closer to the top of the table with winning goals. Bet9ja has 1.85 odds while Paripesa has 1.80 odds.

Benzema

Karim Benzema has made 35 goal contributions for club and country this season. The French forward is currently the top scorer in La Liga with 12 goals. The 33-year-old scored the only goal of this fixture last season. You would not want to bet against him scoring at the moment. Bet9ja has 2.35 odds while Paripesa has 2.10 odds.