It was an interesting round of Champions League fixtures and the stage is already set for the semi-finals.
It’s back to league action where the season is rounding up we’ll be aiming to end on a high as we bring you the likely betting tips and predictions to go with from all of the day’s action.
Straight Wins
Lazio have the chance to move ahead of their local rivals this weekend as Roma will not play against Napoli until Monday. Torino sit mid-table in Serie A this season, which will be a relief to most at the club following a few too many close shaves with the relegation zone over recent years. We’re backing a home win this weekend as Lazio have not lost any of their last five encounters with Torino, picking up three wins in the process. Lazio head into Saturday’s clash on the back of four wins from their last five league games while Torino have lost two, drawn three, and has only won one of their last six outings. Bet9ja have 1.67 odds, Paripesa have 1.71 odds and 1xBet have 1.71 odds.
A win for Juventus in Serie A this weekend would take them to within a point of 3rd-placed Napoli who face Roma on Monday. Bologna provide the opposition in Turin this weekend and with little left to play for but pride, it’s hard to see the visitors winning beating Juventus. Juve have won each of their last 12 encounters with Bologna, including a 2-0 victory in the pair’s reverse league fixture back in December. Of their last seven wins against Bologna, Juventus have kept five clean sheets. The hosts have also won four of their last six matches in all competitions, while Bologna have lost two of their last four matches. Bet9ja have 1.36 odds, Paripesa have 1.38 odds and 1xBet have 1.38 odds.
Manchester United simply have to win this weekend if they want to remain in the race for the Champions League places. The Red Devils currently sit six points behind 4th-placed Tottenham in the Premier League table but will be expected to secure all 3pts at home against relegation battling Norwich this weekend. The Red Devils have won each of their last five encounters with the Canaries in all competitions and we’re backing the hosts to secure all 3pts on Saturday. Manchester United might not have formed in their favor this weekend but Norwich have lost four of their last six league games and don’t have the best of records at Old Trafford. Bet9ja have 1.25 odds, Paripesa have 1.28 odds and 1xBet have 1.28 odds.
Tottenham are in fantastic form right now and this weekend they play host to a Brighton side that did them a huge favor last time out by beating Arsenal. We’re expecting an entertaining 90-minutes in the Premier League this weekend between two teams that are at their best when going forward. Tottenham have secured five wins from their last seven encounters with Brighton in the league and cup. Brighton have lost four of their last six matches but did manage to beat Arsenal last time out and looked very good going forward in that game. Bet9ja have 1.58 odds, Paripesa have 1.58 odds and 1xBet have 1.58 odds.
Watford really need a win this weekend to give them a fighting chance of avoiding relegation from the Premier League this season. In-form Brentford provides the opposition at Vicarage Road on Saturday and the visitors arrive in excellent form with four wins from their last five matches. Brentford’s current form has given them a chance of finishing in the top half of the table this season and we’re backing the visitors to secure all 3pts this weekend at Watford. The visitors have won each of their last three competitive and non-competitive meetings with the Hornets, including a 2-1 win in the pair’s reverse league fixture back in December. Watford have lost four of their last six league games, while Brentford have picked up four wins from their last five Premier League games. Bet9ja have 1.95 odds, Paripesa have 2.01 odds and 1xBet have 2.01 odds.
Over 2.5 Goals
Back-to-Back defeats for the Gunners have allowed their local rivals Tottenham to move ahead of them in the race for the final Champions League spot. Southampton provides the opposition for Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend where the hosts will be looking to put last weekend’s 6-0 hammering at the hands of Chelsea well and truly behind them. At least three goals have been scored in three of the last six encounters between these two clubs, including Arsenal’s 3-0 win at the Emirates back in December. Five of Southampton’s and three of the Gunners’ last six outings in league and cup have produced over 2.5 goals. Bet9ja have 1.55 odds, Paripesa have 1.98 odds and 1xBet have 1.98 odds.
Freiburg and Bochum face each other in their coming Bundesliga engagement on Saturday, 16 April. The hosts collected three points in the last game but Bochum ended their last game in a draw. Three of the last four duels between these teams concluded with a total of over 2.5 goals. Freiburg hit the back of the net nine times in the last five home attempts, scoring two in three of them. Bochum made only five attempts on target to score in the previous five games. However, the visitors scored five goals in the previous three H2Hs. So, we predict the same trend to be followed in this game. Bet9ja have 1.83 odds, Paripesa have 1.92 odds and 1xBet have 1.92 odds.
Spurs have been scoring goals for fun of late and that has led to the hosts winning five of their last six matches in the Premier League. At least three goals have been scored in four of the last six meetings between these two clubs, and we’re expecting another action-packed 90-minutes in Saturday’s early kick-off in the Premier League. Only one of Tottenham’s last six matches have failed to produce at least four goals which tell you a lot about how Conte’s men have been playing of late, while Brighton’s last game against Arsenal also produced over 2.5 goals. Bet9ja have 1.86 odds, Paripesa have 1.94 odds and 1xBet have 1.94 odds.
Regardless of a low total of goals and lack of winning results, the teams managed to get on the scoresheet in most of the recent games. Mainz have scored in their last four games successively while Stuttgart have been even better by scoring in ten of the previous 11 games, missing the target in the last outing. Adding more, three of the last four H2Hs also ended with BTTS outcomes. With both teams willing to get on the scoresheet at any time it’s safe to tip them for an Over 2.5 outcome. Bet9ja have 1.87 odds, Paripesa have 1.97 odds and 1xBet have 1.97 odds.
Hertha Berlin will focus to get out of the relegation battle when they visit Augsburg for their next Bundesliga engagement. Augsburg are also at a distance of only six points from the relegation area. Hertha have rattled the net in four of the recent five outings. In the H2Hs, Hertha scored in all of the last four meetings while Augsburg hit the target in only two of them. Nevertheless, given the home stats, the home side will also be the favorite to score in this game but we see a strong possibility of an Over 2.5 outcome. Bet9ja have 1.87 odds, Paripesa have 1.91 odds and 1xBet have 1.91 odds.
Anytime Goalscorers
Son
Heung-Min Son scored his second PL hat-trick last time out, but he may find it harder here after playing seven consecutive H2Hs without any goal contribution. He would be fired up to break that duck as it coincides with him being in red hot form for Spurs of late. This is why we have him included. Bet9ja have 2.35 odds while Paripesa has 1.85 odds.
Vlahovic
Dušan Vlahović has scored three goals in his last six SA matches and he’s already netted against Bologna earlier this term with Fiorentina. It makes this selection a very considerable one, having scored the winner after an inspired comeback from his side last time out we have him tipped to score here today. Bet9ja have 2.00 odds while Paripesa have 1.80 odds.
Haaland
Dortmund’s top scorer this season Erling Haaland has netted 11 of his last 14 club goals at home, he is still the team’s top scorer this term in the Bundesliga despite his numerous injuries. He hasn’t scored since his return from injury but he bagged an assist last game and he would break his duck here today. Bet9ja have 1.50 odds while Paripesa have 1.40 odds.
Immobile
Ciro Immobile netted a hat-trick against Genoa last week, and that fixture extended a run that’s seen Lazio win the last seven SA games in which Immobile has scored. He is on the tips list to score again as he can provide his team with the goals needed to see Lazio qualify for a spot in Europe next season. Bet9ja have 1.85 odds while Paripesa have 2.10 odds.
Ronaldo
United’s top-scorer Cristiano Ronaldo has scored nine of his 12 PL goals this season at home, making him a prime candidate to score here today. After a very poor game against Everton that saw Manchester United lose and let them slip down the table, he would be looking to redeem himself. He would also want to be rid of his outburst after the match from last time out. Bet9ja have 1.68 odds while Paripesa have 1.40 odds.
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