Ahead of the Champions League and Europa League quarter-finals, we have one final round of league action to look forward to.
There is still much talk from midweek after the World Cup draws took place.
The best of league action continues and we bring you the likely betting tips and predictions to go with from all of the day’s action.
Straight Wins
Roma are in the race for the European places and could move ahead of Atalanta with a win at Sampdoria this weekend. The hosts are still in the midst of a relegation battle in Serie A but do at least have a seven point cushion above the bottom three and should have enough in their squad to stay in the division. Roma head into this game as the bookmaker’s favorite to win and that’s understandable considering that the visitors have won four of their last seven games against Sampdoria. Sampdoria have lost four of their last six league games but did pick up three points in their last game against Venezia, while Roma have won four of their last six matches in all competitions. Bet9ja have 1.88 odds, Paripesa have 1.91 odds and 1xBet have 1.91 odds.
Fiorentina will be looking to get one over on Empoli this weekend after losing 2-1 when the pair last locked horns in Serie A back in November. Empoli look likely to avoid relegation but a top-half finish seems beyond them due to the inconsistency of their results this season. Fiorentina claimed a 3-1 win the last time they played host to Empoli and we’re backing the hosts to secure the win on Sunday. Empoli are without a win in 13 SA games overall though, marking their worst streak in a single season. Fiorentina approach the second Derby dell’Arno of this Serie A (SA) season with a sense of optimism. A recent 1-1 San Siro draw against Inter Milan kept their hopes of European qualification via the league alive. We see them winning today. Bet9ja have 1.55 odds, Paripesa have 1.58 odds and 1xBet have 1.58 odds.
West Ham are the big favorites to win their Premier League game at home against Everton this weekend. The Toffees have been dreadful on the road and it’s hard to see how they can get anything from their trip to the capital. West Ham have won two of their last three meetings with Everton, and we’re backing the Hammers to secure all 3pts on Sunday. The hosts sit 10 places and 23 points clear of the Toffees and we expect that drastic gap to be evident on the pitch this weekend. Everton are dreadful on the road, only picking up one win away from home all season, while West ham have won five of their last seven home games in all competitions. Bet9ja have 1.80 odds, Paripesa have 1.84 odds and 1xBet have 1.84 odds.
Tottenham look to continue their good run of form when they play host to Newcastle in the Premier League this Sunday. The visitors look like they have enough about them to avoid the drop despite losing their last two games away at Everton and Chelsea. Tottenham have won four of their last seven matches against Newcastle, making the Magpies a favourable opposition for them. With the players rested and back in the squad, we are sure to see a win for Spurs here today. Bet9ja have 1.53 odds, Paripesa have 1.58 odds and 1xBet have 1.58 odds.
PSG lost 3-0 to AS Monaco before the international break. The result was a major setback to the Parisians’ quest for an early crown in the French Ligue 1 title race. However, they are still very much in charge even with nine games to go. PSG should get back to winning ways in this duel against Lorient. Losing 3-0 to AS Monaco was shocking, especially in a game that had Neymar, Mbappe, and Wijnaldum in attacking positions. Even with the introduction of Icardi in the 69th minute to replace Wijnaldum, little improvement was noticed. However, after the international Pochettino’s men should come back stronger and more focused, hoping to bag the crown with a few games to spare. We have tipped the Parisians to win, with Lionel Messi expected back in the starting 11. Bet9ja have 1.19 odds, Paripesa have 1.20 odds and 1xBet have 1.20 odds.
Over 2.5 Goals
Another pick for today’s game is the over 2.5 goals, both sides have very poor defenses this season which has seen them slip down the table. We’re predicting goals in this game, mostly the way of West Ham. Three of the host’s last six matches in all competitions have produced over 2.5 goals and West ham have only failed to score in two of their last six matches. Everton have lost 4-0 and 5-0 in their last two away games and once the Toffees concede a goal on the road, the floodgates usually open. Bet9ja have 1.92 odds, Paripesa have 1.99 odds and 1xBet have 1.99 odds.
Tottenham vs Newcastle has the makings of a cracker and here is why. This is a game that has the potential to produce plenty of goals as we saw when the two sides locked horns at St James’s Park back in December when Tottenham ran out 3-2 winners. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in four of the last seven league meetings between these two clubs, while four of Tottenham’s last five league games have also witnessed at least three goals scored. Bet9ja have 1.76 odds, Paripesa have 1.87 odds and 1xBet have 1.87 odds.
Atalanta sit 5th in the Serie A table as things stand, a full eight points behind Juventus who occupy the final Champions League spot. The hosts can’t afford to drop any points if they want to get back into the Champions League next season but face a really tough home game against title-challenging Napoli on Sunday. At least four goals have been scored in five of the last seven meetings between Atalanta and Napoli in league and cup, and we’re predicting another action-packed 90-minutes between the pair this weekend. Four of Napoli’s last five outings in all competitions have featured over 2.5 goals, while two of Atalanta’s last three home have featured four or more goals. Bet9ja have 1.85 odds, Paripesa have 1.96 odds and 1xBet have 1.96 odds.
All five previous h2h meetings between Barcelona and Sevilla have gone under 2.5 total goals. We are expecting a shift in this statistic as Barcelona have been in the red hot form under new manager Xavi and producing the goals they need to win. Sevilla averaged just 2.03 goals per game in La Liga this season. Meanwhile, Barcelona averaged 3.04 goals per game in the league so far. This is sure a good thing to go by if we are looking for goals at the end of the day. Bet9ja have 1.76 odds, Paripesa have 1.87 odds and 1xBet have 1.87 odds.
Anytime Goalscorers
Mbappe
Mbappe is on course to claim another golden boot. He currently has 15 goals, two less than top scorer Wissam Ben Yedder of Monaco. Backing Mbappe to score in this game is premised on his latest performances. The 23-year-old forward has scored in six of his last seven Ligue 1 games. He is the leading scorer for PSG and is expected to be among the attacking front in this important game against Lorient. Bet9ja have 1.75 odds while Paripesa have 1.55 odds.
Osimhen
Osimhen has bagged a brace in his last two SA matches, with nine of his 15 goals this season coming away from home. The Nigerian striker would surely be gutted to have missed out on qualifying for the Qatar World Cup but his head would be back focused and getting Napoli the Scudetto. He is sure to find the back of the net here today. Bet9ja have 2.20 odds while Paripesa have 2.05 odds.
Kane
After an obvious turnaround in the way the season went for the England striker, it is safe to say that Harry Kane is back and he is back to scoring goals. Star striker Kane has scored in three of his last five meetings with Newcastle, including two doubles. We have him included here today as he is the main man up top for Conte. Bet9ja have 1.85 odds while Paripesa have 1.85 odds.
Abraham
Roma gained some advantage in their fight for a top-six finish. In a performance that delivered three first-half goals – including a first-minute Tammy Abraham strike – they made it three wins in four SA games. Red-hot Abraham’s scintillating start in the latest Derby della Capitale was nothing new – he’s netted eight of his last nine SA goals. He is a man in form and we are backing him to score again. Bet9ja have 2.30 odds while Paripesa have 2.10 odds.
Aubameyang
A change of scenery was what the striker needed to get back to goal-scoring ways and he has shown that. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been Barcelona’s first scorer in three of his four LL scoring games with the team eventually scoring four goals in each match. Today, his opponents in Sevilla would dread facing him and a win here is very important for him and his team. Bet9ja have 2.15 odds while Paripesa have 2.18 odds.
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