Another weekend of fixtures from teams across Europe just after the conclusion of all the mid-week fixtures.
We have carefully selected the teams and the best predictions for our readers going into the weekend
The UCL fixtures come to a close for the month with most sides looking to cement their place in the competition.
Here are some of the best tips in the market today.
Straight Wins.
If Atalanta can defeat Sassuolo with a loss from Napoli they would go to the top of the Serie A standings. The hosts have had a strong start to the new season and are getting ready to face a Sassuolo team that is nine points and seven positions below them. The previous time these two teams faced off, the visitors came out on top 2-1 despite not having the finest record versus Atalanta. In their past six meetings, Atalanta has prevailed four times. In their last 23 games against Sassuolo’s visitors, Atalanta has suffered just three defeats. Sassuolo has lost two, drawn two, and won two of their previous six league games, compared to Atalanta’s four victories and two draws in that time. Atalanta is unbeaten in their last six league games, picking up four wins and two draws while Sassuolo has lost two, drawn two, and won two of their last six outings, so you can see why we’re backing the home side this weekend. Bet9ja have 1.67 odds, Paripesa have 1.71 odds and 1xBet have 1.71 odds.
Lens suffered their first defeat of the year last weekend, but they face a rival that has been among the Ligue 1’s most erratic sides this year. Lens has finally lost to a very talented Lille team after going nine rounds without suffering a Ligue 1 loss. Lens was unhappy with the outcome because there was just one goal in their net. But that won’t dampen their positive attitude heading into a game versus Montpellier. The visitors are the only club in the league without a draw as of yet, and given how they are currently playing, it seems unlikely that Lens will be the first to grant them that distinction. Bet9ja have 1.43 odds, Paripesa have 1.44 odds and 1xBet have 1.44 odds.
Before their most recent test on the road against Stuttgart on Saturday, Bochum had lost all of its away games in the Bundesliga this season. Stuttgart is the only Bundesliga team without a victory this year, but they will have a great chance to do so on Saturday when they play Bochum, who are now in last place. The visitors have lost all four of their away games to start the season, giving up a staggering 11 goals in the process, and Stuttgart should have opportunities to beat them this weekend. Stuttgart may utilize their recent home performance against Union Berlin, the league’s top team, as a springboard for victory against Bochum. Bet9ja have 1.65 odds, Paripesa have 1.68 odds and 1xBet have 1.68 odds.
When Tottenham hosts Everton in the Premier League this weekend, they’ll be trying to keep the pressure on Arsenal and Man City. The Toffees have improved this season under Frank Lampard, but they still have certain weaknesses in the final third, which will probably cost them against the top six. Even though Spurs have only defeated Everton twice in their past six encounters, they did demolish the Toffees 5-0 when they last met at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Additionally, Tottenham has triumphed in three of their previous five games overall. Everton’s streak of undefeated games came to an end against Manchester United at home the previous time they played. Bet9ja have 1.48 odds, Paripesa have 1.52 odds and 1xBet have 1.52 odds.
Elche is coming to the Estadio de Mestalla to play Valencia in La Liga on Saturday, and Valencia is unquestionably the favorite to win this game. Elche has lost six of its last eight La Liga games. This Saturday, Valencia is the overwhelming favorite to defeat Elche, and rightfully so. This season, Valencia has triumphed in three of its four La Liga games played at the Estadio de Mestalla, while bottom-dwelling Elche has lost six of its eight games. Considering such elements, we suggest betting for Valencia to win this weekend. Bet9ja have 1.43 odds, Paripesa have 1.46 odds and 1xBet have 1.46 odds.
Over 2.5
With a victory, Leicester hopes to move off the bottom of the table and maybe out of the relegation zone altogether. This is only their second Premier League victory of the year. The team of Patrick Vieira will take on Crystal Palace to win consecutive games after defeating Leeds 2-1 the previous time out. We should be treated to plenty of goalmouth action this weekend if the recent history between these two sides and their general results over the past few weeks are any indication. Four of the last five meetings between Leicester and Crystal Palace have produced over 2.5 goals, including their last encounter in April in which the Foxes ran out 2-1 winners in their backyard. Five of the host’s last six outings along with three of the visitor’s last five fixtures have also witnessed at least three goals scored. Bet9ja have 1.82 odds, Paripesa have 1.90 odds and 1xBet have 1.90 odds.
With both clubs sitting in the middle of the table going into their tenth game of the season, Fulham and Bournemouth have both had strong beginnings to their re-entry into the Premier League this year. Visitors Bournemouth are one point and one position higher than their hosts. Despite strong beginnings to the season, neither team has the strongest defensive records, therefore goals are expected in this match. You can understand why we’re supporting over 2.5 goals in this game considering that each of Fulham’s past seven Premier League games has seen over 2.5 goals scored while three of Bournemouth’s last six league games have also had at least three goals scored. Bet9ja have 1.85 odds, Paripesa have 1.93 odds and 1xBet have 1.93 odds.
Today’s Bundesliga match between Wolfsburg and Borussia Monchengladbach takes place at the Volkswagen Arena. In Germany, two unreliable teams compete for three points. Gladbach has been blowing hot and cold this season, but they almost always manage to amuse. Eight days after giving up five more goals to Werder Bremen, they defeated Cologne with five goals last Saturday. At Gladbach, a ticket is generally a guarantee of excitement, and in each of their two matches against Wolfsburg last season, four goals were scored. When the sides reunite on Saturday, expect more thrills and spills, and gamblers are encouraged to back over 2.5 goals to score once again. Bet9ja have 1.64 odds, Paripesa have 1.70 odds and 1xBet have 1.70 odds.
Before their matchup on Saturday, Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen each won one of their previous four home encounters. Both teams want to bounce back from their European losses this weekend with victories. The first two games in which Xabi Alonso has been in charge of Bayer Leverkusen have each had at least three goals, thus early signs point to the fact that the team won’t be dull to watch. The hosts thrashed Bayer 5-2 when they last met at the Deutsche Bank Park in December of last year, and their most recent matchup is also rife with scoring opportunities. We predict that Saturday’s match will include over 2.5 goals, as it has in seven of Leverkusen’s past eight Bundesliga games. Bet9ja have 1.60 odds, Paripesa have 1.68 odds and 1xBet have 1.68 odds.
This season, RKC Waalwijk has been nothing short of remarkable; with another great victory at Groningen, they were able to climb into the top seven of the Eredivisie. RKC Waalwijk has scored 20 goals this season, which makes them the fourth-highest-scoring club in the league. Ajax, PSV, and Feyenoord are the three clubs that outperform them in that division, making Waalwijk’s record all the more outstanding. Waalwijk had six of them out of a total of nine games this season, more than any other team in the league. Fortuna has three games with over 3.5 goals, placing it in the center of the pack. Bet9ja have 1.60 odds, Paripesa have 1.67 odds and 1xBet have 1.67 odds.
Anytime Goalscorers
Kane
Harry Kane has already scored 8-goals in the Premier League this season and while that’s not even close to the number of goals Haaland has netted for City, it still makes him one of the in-form strikers right now. We’re backing Kane to score against Everton this weekend as the Toffees have found it hard to keep clean sheets on their travels and the Tottenham captain has scored 5-goals in the last four meetings between these two clubs in all competitions. Bet9ja have 2.10 odds while Paripesa have 2.00 odds.
Nkunku
Christopher Nkunku, who will play for Chelsea, has been in sensational form of late for Leipzig. The French attacker is one to watch once more this weekend with four goals in his last four games in all competitions and three in his last three in the Bundesliga. Last season, the 24-year-old sensation scored twice against Hertha Berlin, once at home and once on the road, and Die Alte Dame will be worried if he repeats that feat on Saturday. However, Nkunku only has to notch once for our tip to land this time, and the odds are good that he will. Bet9ja have 2.20 odds while Paripesa have 2.40 odds.
James Maddison
The Midfielder has been the bright spark for Leicester in their horrible start to the season. He has the most goals for Leicester in the league this season and has had great performances since his return from injury. James Maddison has scored three of Leicester’s last five goals at home, and would well be on his way to extending this record even after a not-so-great performance last week. Bet9ja have 3.60 odds while Paripesa have 3.50 odds.
Iñaki Williams
Iñaki Williams is enjoying a stellar campaign with Athletic Club this season and the striker managed to rattle the net in each of his last two appearances at the San Mamés Barria. When Atletico Madrid last visited the Basque County to take on Les Leones, Williams punished them with a goal from the spot and the 28-year-old could be a thorn in their side again this weekend. Williams is in red-hot form and he is available at a big price to score anytime on Saturday. Bet9ja have 3.35 odds while Paripesa have 3.10 odds.
Ademola Lookman
Ademola Lookman has made an auspicious start to his life in Serie A after failing to live up to the hype following his departure from Everton in 2019. In just five starts for Atalanta, the Nigerian international has scored 3-goals, including each of his last two appearances. You can see why we’re backing the diminutive forward to score against Sassuolo this weekend. Bet9ja have 2.20 odds while Paripesa have 3.20 odds.
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