We provide you with the top picks from all five of Europe’s top leagues as we approach the thrilling conclusion of a weekend of games.
In the coming days, more league games will start, and we’ll make sure to give you the best picks.
Straight Wins.
With 30 points from 16 matches in Serie A so far, Lazio is sitting in fifth place in the standings at the moment. With two wins, one draw, and one loss in the last four games in Serie A, Empoli has done well recently, although the team has been rather inconsistent over the course of the season so far. You won’t be surprised to read that we are expecting Lazio to win all three points on Sunday given their strong recent record against Empoli, which includes victories in six of the two teams’ past seven meetings in Serie A. Despite losing two straight games in Serie A, Lazio continues to lead Empoli in the rankings and the battle for a Champions League ticket, thus they may defeat Empoli at home to snap their recent skid. Bet9ja have 1.56 odds, Paripesa have 1.59 odds and 1xBet have 1.59 odds.
When Serie A took a break for the World Cup, Napoli’s winning streak of 11 games had grown to 8, giving Luciano Spalletti’s team an eight-point advantage at the top of the standings. They are now under pressure ahead of their trip to struggling Sampdoria on Sunday after their league-opening loss at Inter Milan on Wednesday. Sampdoria’s recent 2-1 victory over Sassuolo was just their second of the year; Dejan Stankovic’s team had lost each of their previous four league contests by more than one goal. Napoli should be able to quickly recover from this defeat and return home with three points. Bet9ja have 1.40 odds, Paripesa have 1.44 odds and 1xBet have 1.44 odds.
Sevilla has had a terrible season and is currently in the La Liga relegation zone, but since returning from the World Cup, there have been some encouraging indications. The fact that Getafe, Sevilla’s opponents, has lost four of their past nine away league games while only winning two of those games will encourage Sevilla. Although Getafe did defeat Mallorca 2-0 at home in their opening La Liga match following the international break, it was only their second triumph in their previous nine league games. They have a terrible record against Sevilla, having dropped the previous six meetings between the two teams and picking up only one win in the previous ten excursions to Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. Bet9ja have 1.77 odds, Paripesa have 1.82 odds and 1xBet have 1.82 odds.
Although Real Sociedad is currently nine points behind Real Madrid and Barcelona, the fact that they are sitting in third place in La Liga is impressive enough. The team from San Sebastian has three wins, one draw, and a couple of losses in their last six matches in the league, so they’ve been in solid form lately as well. While the two teams are currently in similar forms, Real Sociedad has done much better overall, which is hardly a surprise given that they are one of the best teams in La Liga and that Almeria is a newly promoted team. Considering this and the fact that Real Sociedad is third in the standings at the moment as they try to catch up with Barcelona and Real Madrid to join the title race, we expect the guests to get the three points from this match. Bet9ja have 2.37 odds, Paripesa have 2.41 odds and 1xBet have 2.41 odds.
Over 2.5
Even though Excelsior has the third-most losses in the league, one draw, and the third-worst defense in the Eredivisie, they are currently above the relegation line thanks to their four victories. Additionally, Groningen participated in five friendlies, winning two of them. One of Groningen’s most aggravating issues this season has been their performance on the road, as they have only managed one win with a goal differential of 5-14. The weak defense of these two clubs is the only thing they have in common. With 37 goals allowed, Excelsior has the second-worst defense in the league; Groningen is somewhat better with 29 goals allowed. Three of their last five games, according to their head-to-head record, had more than two goals scored. Bet9ja have 1.57 odds, Paripesa have 1.64 odds and 1xBet have 1.64 odds.
Sampdoria finally won over Sassuolo in the most recent round after losing four straight matches. With nine points after 16 games, they are still in the relegation zone. Napoli lost just once thus far in all competitions, and it took sixty-eight games for someone to defeat them in Serie A this season. Sampdoria and Napoli have met in three of their past five meetings, and we anticipate that to be the case again on Sunday. Napoli, with 3.13 goals per game, has the second-highest goal average in the league. Sampdoria, on the other hand, scored 2.25 goals per game in Serie A this year. Bet9ja have 1.73 odds, Paripesa have 1.73 odds and 1xBet have 1.73 odds.
The Madrid team has gone seven games without suffering a defeat, winning three and drawing four. Rayo Vallecano currently sits in the top half of the standings with a total of 23 points from 16 games. Real Betis, who are currently sixth in the La Liga rankings, have had some recent difficulties as they have only been able to win one of their past six league games, in addition to three draws and a few losses. In three of their last five meetings, Rayo Vallecano and Real Betis’ combined goals have exceeded 2.5, and we anticipate that trend to continue on Sunday. Despite Rayo Vallecano averaging 2.67 goals per game in La Liga this season, Real Betis has only averaged 1.93 goals per game in the league thus far. Bet9ja have 2.20 odds, Paripesa have 2.34 odds and 1xBet have 2.34 odds.
The reigning champions are now only five points behind Napoli in the fight for the league title after AC Milan picked up three points from their most recent league game on the road at Salernitana and their city rivals Inter defeating league leaders Napoli. Roma is attempting to defeat the defending Serie A champions to increase their involvement in the Top 4 race since they are currently in sixth place in the standings. Roma finally ended a streak of three games without a win in Serie A after their narrow victory over Bologna in the previous round. In six of the last eight league games between these two clubs, over 2.5 goals have been scored, and we anticipate another action-packed 90 minutes on Sunday. Additionally, Roma has averaged 2.06 goals per game in Serie A this season compared to AC Milan’s 2.94 goals per game in the league, thus there should be goals in this match. Bet9ja have 2.00 odds, Paripesa have 2.14 odds and 1xBet have 2.14 odds.
Anytime Goal scorers
Immobile
While Immobile has been often injured this season and missed more than a few games for Lazio, he remains their most dangerous weapon on offense and he enters this game after scoring a goal in the last round. All in all, the experienced striker doesn’t need many changes to score a goal and since we expect Lazio to beat Empoli in this match, we also expect their captain to find the net at least once. Bet9ja have 1.95 odds while Paripesa have 1.91 odds.
Rafael Leao
Leao, meanwhile, hit the ground running on his return from the World Cup and has seven goals – none of them penalties – in Serie A this campaign. He, as always, represents a fine anytime scorer play. We are confident in his selection today as we can foresee the young forward on the scoresheet yet again today. Bet9ja have 3.20 odds while Paripesa have 3.40 odds.
Youssef En-Nesyri
Sevilla’s Youssef En-Nesyri should be in good spirits after scoring two goals against Linares Deportivo, which is as many as he had in his previous 16 games for his side. Sevilla needs a goalscorer today to help them move from the relegation spots and we feel he is the right person to pick here. Bet9ja have 2.50 odds while Paripesa have 2.75 odds.
Osimhen
The Nigerian striker is the most prolific player in front goal this season for Napoli netting 9 goals in the League this season. After playing a full 90 mins against Inter Milan he failed to find the back of the net and would have been disappointed. Today is a chance at redemption for the forward as he faces a depleted Sampdoria defense. He has been impressive this season and we don’t see him not
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