Today’s games are the weekend’s final highlights, with plenty of chances for goals and game-winning maneuvers. We are getting close to the World Cup break after a very successful conclusion to what was an interesting Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League competition for most teams involved.
Below, we’ve carefully chosen the top choices for the current game.
Straight Wins.
When Villarreal hosts Mallorca this weekend, they are expected to benefit from having home field advantage. Cologne is hoping to avoid a third heavy Bundesliga loss on the trot when they visit Freiburg. If Villarreal defeats Mallorca on Sunday, they will move one step closer to the top four teams in La Liga. Villarreal has only won one of its last five games across all competitions, but they have continued to be dependable at home, where they have collected ten of the available 12 La Liga points since the summer. When Villarreal hosts an unimpressive Mallorca team on Sunday, who has lost points in four of its six away games in the top tier so far this season, the fourth victory at home for the season may be on the horizon. Given the excellent odds, punters can confidently wager on a home victory. Bet9ja have 1.60 odds, Paripesa have 1.64 odds and 1xBet have 1.64 odds.
Aston Villa will see if new coach Unai Emery can turn things around as Manchester United is eager to maintain their current run of success. At Manchester United, Erik ten Hag is gradually creating an impression on the players. There are some games where spectators can see that there is still much to be done, but in comparison to the previous year, it appears like this team has found its identity this year. Aston Villa humiliated Brentford in their first game following Steven Gerrard’s dismissal, but they were shortly humiliated by Newcastle. Manchester United has won three games since the disappointing setback against city rival Manchester City. and drawn the other two against Newcastle and Chelsea. Bet9ja have 2.18 odds, Paripesa have 2.23 odds and 1xBet have 2.23 odds.
Real Betis (4th) and Sevilla (18th) are enjoying markedly different campaigns in La Liga this season and while form tends to go out the window in derby games, we’re tipping Betis to have the edge over their rivals on Sunday. The hosts have been strong at the Estadio Benito Villamarín this term, where they have won five out of six La Liga assignments and Betis can make home advantage count again to beat a Sevilla outfit that has dropped points in ten out of 12 league fixtures since the summer. Bet9ja have 2.08 odds, Paripesa have 2.06 odds and 1xBet have 2.06 odds.
Cologne is hoping to avoid a third heavy Bundesliga loss on the trot when they visit Freiburg. Cologne suffered heavy defeats in each of their last two Bundesliga away games, conceding an eye-watering ten goals along the way and though they played large chunks of both matches with than men, their resolve and confidence would have been softened by the hammerings. Freiburg, who have taken ten points from the last 12 on offer at home, should be primed to take advantage of any fragility in Die Geißböcke ranks and a stake on a victory for the hosts looks like a safe choice here. Bet9ja have 1.70 odds, Paripesa have 1.72 odds and 1xBet have 1.72 odds.
Feyenoord suffered a setback last week against Fortuna Sittard thus making a trip to Volendam an important one to gain traction on the league leaders. Volendam is the worst team in the league thus far with only one win in twelve matches this term. They are scrapping at the bottom with no real precision in the forward position, and with the defense leaking goals on a high level. Feyenoord only has one away win in their last three matches, but they are going to Volendam as heavy favorites. Bet9ja have 1.34 odds, Paripesa have 1.36 odds and 1xBet have 1.36 odds.
Over 2.5
The hosts are still high in the rankings despite failing to win again last week, but the pressure this time around will be on AZ Alkmaar. AZ Alkmaar played in five straight games with more than two goals scored, while RKC Waalwijk is at four out of their past five matches. Both teams scored over 20 goals this season with RKC having a bit more trouble defending their goal. However, RKC excels at home giving they earned themselves eight points. Alkmaar outfit, on the other hand, is tied with the best away record in the league with five wins and a single defeat. Bet9ja have 1.58 odds, Paripesa have 1.66 odds and 1xBet have 1.66 odds.
Montpellier faces another tough task after losing yet another match last week, their fifth in a row. Clermont will look to take advantage of their opponent’s bad run of form. Montpellier played exciting football earlier in the season, but not even their fans remember it anymore as the losses keep piling on. Montpellier has the second-worst defense in the league allowing 27 goals while being insufficiently effective in the forward position. The visitors played ten ‘over’ matches this season, while Clermont did it seven times, but on three occasions in their last five matches. Bet9ja have 1.77 odds, Paripesa have 1.86 odds and 1xBet have 1.86 odds
Cologne beat Freiburg 1-0 when the teams last met in February. Cologne doesn’t concede five goals on the road every other week, though their away assignments quite often feature plenty of goalmouth action. Indeed, four of their six Bundesliga contests on their travels this term have seen at least three goals and only Bochum have shipped more goals overall in away games than Steffen Baumgart’s leaky Cologne. At the opposite end, Cologne is one of only six teams in the division to break the double-digit goals barrier in away games, however, so bettors should expect to be entertained on Sunday. Bet9ja have 1.68 odds, Paripesa have 1.78 odds and 1xBet have 1.78 odds.
Just three places and 4pts separate 12th-placed Bologna from their guests on Sunday, 9th-placed Torino, in the Serie A table. Both sides have won their last three games in the league and cup so we’re expecting a close and competitive 90-minutes at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. With both teams in good form and looking positive going forward late, we’re expecting at least three goals to be scored in Sunday’s clash. Three of Bologna’s last six outings in all competitions and four of Torino’s last six matches in league and cups have ended with over 2.5 goals being scored. Torino claimed the only win between these two sides last season, running out 2-1 winners at home. Bet9ja have 2.25 odds, Paripesa have 2.34 odds and 1xBet have 2.34 odds.
After holding onto the top three positions in Ligue 1 for almost a third of the campaign, Lorient started to stumble, and with PSG coming to town, the stakes are high. PSG’s free-flowing football is a joy to watch, as the talent they have can allow them to mix the team every week. PSG is the best-scoring team in France which is not a surprise, they have the talent in the forward position, and with Lionel Messi playing as he used in Barcelona, things are looking positive for another big-scoring night. PSG had eight over 2.5 goal matches this season, last week they were involved in a seven-goal thriller against Troyes. Lorient is even better in that department, they played ten ‘over’ matches in their 13 games played. Bet9ja have 1.40 odds, Paripesa have 1.39 odds and 1xBet have 1.39 odds.
Anytime Goalscorers
Griezmann
French forward is Atletico’s joint-top scorer in La Liga this season with five goals and the 31-year-old has rattled the net three times in his last five runouts in the division. Griezmann tends to produce moments of inspiration when his team needs him the most and Atletico requires some of his magic on Sunday following this disaster in Porto in midweek. Griezmann should have opportunities to notch against Espanyol and we’re tipping him to take one of those chances. Bet9ja have 2.85 odds while Paripesa have 2.30 odds.
Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappé has found the net within 30 minutes in six of the last eight Ligue 1 away games he scored in. He would be a major threat to this Lorient side’s defense today as he has scored a lot of goals already this season. Eleven goals in total for the Frenchman and he will add to his tally in today’s game. Bet9ja have 1.85 odds while Paripesa have 1.80 odds.
Rashford
Marcus Rashford has scored in his last two appearances for United, He has found form this time with Erik Ten Hag trusting him with a starting position. We can be assured of him scoring against this Aston Villa side with a very weak defense. They haven’t been able to keep the big boys out and Rashford will make them pay. Bet9ja have 3.20 odds while Paripesa have 2.80 odds.
Callum Wilson
Newcastle’s Wilson has scored three goals across his last three visits to St. Mary’s and seeks to extend his two-match scoring streak. Looking for a way into the England squad and this fixture can certainly earn him a spot if he scores a couple of goals. Southampton has struggled defensively this season and we are assured that he can exploit that weakness today. Bet9ja have 2.25 odds while Paripesa have 1.90 odds.
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