It’s that time of the week again where we run through a selection of the most exciting matches taking place this weekend and offer our best bets and value picks.
Pohang Steelers v Gangwon (Friday)
In South Korea’s K1 League, Pohang Steelers will fancy their chances of getting all three points when they host Gangwon on Friday. Pohang Steelers have won their last two home games, while Gangwon have lost back-to-back games on the road. Having won this fixture 4-0 last season, the Steelers will be confident that they will win.
Suggested bet: Pohang Steelers to win
Value bet: France – Pohang Steelers to win to zero
Derry City v Drogheda United (Friday)
Derry City will welcome Drogheda United to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium for their League of Ireland Premier Division clash on Friday night. The hosts are currently third-placed in the league table, while the visitors find themselves just above the relegation zone. Derry City beat Drogheda United 2-0 on home soil when the sides met in March.
Suggested bet: Derry City to win
Value bet: Derry City to win to zero
Dundalk v Shamrock Rovers (Friday)
Shamrock Rovers take on this season’s surprise package Dundalk in a top-of-the-table clash in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Shamrock Rovers are leading the table and are sitting on top comfortably. Recent meetings between the sides suggest a low-scoring contest is in the offing this week, so back under 2.5 goals to hit the net.
Suggested bet: Under 2.5 goals
Value bet: Draw
BATE v Isloch (Saturday)
BATE host Isloch in the Belarusian Premier League on Saturday. BATE remain unbeaten at the top of the table with seven wins and two draws from nine games, while Isloch have already lost three times and suffered defeat in their friendly against Minsk last time out.
Suggested bet: BATE to win
Value bet: BATE -1handicap
Arsenal v Shakhtyor (Sunday)
Staying in the Belarusian Premier League, and Shakhtyor looks a top bet against Arsenal this weekend. The league champions, who have won four of their last five games, should win comfortably against an Arsenal side yet to win a game with four straight defeats.
Suggested bet: Shakhtyor to win
Value bet: Shakhtyor -1handicap
Astana v Aksu (Sunday)
In the Kazakhstan Premier League on Sunday, league leaders Astana are tipped to continue their superb home form against Aksu who have lost three of their last four away games. The hosts are unbeaten at home with four wins and two draws from six games.
Suggested bet: Astana to win
Value bet: Astana to win and both teams to score
Viking v Sandefjord (Sunday)
Backing Viking to beat Sandefjord in the Norwegian Eliteserien this weekend looks like a smart thing to do. Viking, who are unbeaten on home soil, are currently third-placed in the league table, while the visitors find themselves just above the danger zone after losing five of their eight games.
Suggested bet: Viking to win
Value bet: Viking -1handicap
Corinthians v Goias (Sunday)
Corinthians will entertain newly-promoted Goias at the Neo Quimica Arena in Brazilian Serie A action on Sunday. The hosts currently sit in second place, a point adrift of leaders Palmeiras, while Goias languish in 14th place. The Sao Paulo outfit, which boasts the likes of Willian, Paulinho, and Renato Augusto, will be confident that they will win.
Suggested bet: Corinthians to win
Value bet: Corinthians -1handicap
Sao Paulo v Palmeiras (Monday)
The standout tie of the Brazilian Serie A weekend fixtures sees Palmeiras take on Sao Paulo on Monday. Palmeiras currently sits atop the league table with 22 points, four points above third-placed Sao Paulo, who they beat 4-0 in this year’s Campeonato Paulista A1.
Suggested bet: Palmeiras to win
Value bet: Palmeiras to win both halves
Ayacucho v Sport Huancayo (Monday)
In Peru’s Liga 1 on Monday, high-flyers Sport Huancayo will be expected to see off an Ayacucho side who have gone 10 games without a win, suffering eight losses. Sport Huancayo currently sits in second place, a point adrift of leaders Melgar, while Ayacucho languishes in 18th place.
Suggested bet: Sport Huancayo to win
Value bet: Sport Huancayo to win to zero