It’s that time of the week again when we run through a selection of the most exciting European matches taking place this weekend and offer our best bets and value picks.
Arsenal v Southampton (Friday)
Arsenal continue their push for a first Premier League title in 19 years when they host Southampton on Friday night. The Gunners are currently four points above Manchester City at the top of the table, while the Saints sit rock bottom hoping to avoid a fourth straight defeat.
Suggested bet: Arsenal to win
Value bet: Arsenal -2 handicap
Fulham v Leeds (Saturday)
After snapping a four-game losing streak with victory at Everton, Fulham will look to continue their winning ways when they host Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday. The Whites are coming off heavy defeats to Crystal Palace and Liverpool. Fulham have already beaten Leeds twice this season; 3-2 in the league at Elland Road and 2-0 in an FA Cup tie at Craven Cottage.
Suggested bet: Fulham to win
Value bet: Fulham to win and over 2.5 goals
Almeria v Athletic Bilbao (Saturday)
Athletic Bilbao travel to the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos to face relegation-battling Almeria on Saturday. Ernesto Valverde’s side are unbeaten since their 1-0 home defeat to Barcelona on 12 April. They’ve picked up wins against Valladolid, Espanyol, and Real Sociedad and drew with Getafe.
Suggested bet: Athletic Bilbao to win
Value bet: Athletic Bilbao to win and over 1.5 goals
Real Madrid v Celta Vigo (Saturday)
Real Madrid return to La Liga action on Saturday when they host Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos have a fantastic record against Celta having won each of the last five meetings and will be confident of picking up maximum points.
Suggested bet: Real Madrid to win
Value bet: Real Madrid to win and over 3.5 goals
Mainz v Bayern Munich (Saturday)
Following their Champions League exit to Manchester City, Bayern Munich will now focus on finishing top of the Bundesliga. The Bavarian giants, who hold a two-point advantage over Dortmund, travel to face Mainz on Saturday seeking a third win this season over the Carnival club.
Suggested bet: Bayern Munich to win
Value bet: Bayern Munich -1 handicap
Borussia Dortmund v Eintracht Frankfurt (Saturday)
Title-chasing Borussia Dortmund host Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Saturday. BVB have been excellent at the Signal Iduna Park with eight wins in a row heading into this matchup, while the visitors are winless in seven league games.
Suggested bet: Borussia Dortmund to win
Value bet: Borussia Dortmund -1 handicap
Lazio v Torino (Saturday)
In-form Lazio will be looking to continue their winning ways when they host Torino in Serie A action on Saturday. Maurizio Sarri’s side are on a four-match winning streak with victories over Roma, Monza, Juventus and Spezia. The visitors, on the other hand, are winless in their last four games.
Suggested bet: Lazio to win
Value bet: Lazio to win half-time/full-time
AC Milan v Lecce (Sunday)
After securing a Champions League semi-final berth, AC Milan will switch their focus to the Serie A where they need to keep winning to make sure they finish in the top four. Their Sunday opponents Lecce are winless in their last seven matches, suffering six defeats.
Suggested bet: AC Milan to win
Value bet: AC Milan to win and over 2.5 goals
Angers v Paris Saint-Germain (Friday)
It’s top versus bottom as runaway Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain travel to face basement dwellers Angers on Friday. The Parisians are undefeated in 17 meetings with the strugglers, recording 16 wins.
Suggested bet: Paris Saint-Germain to win
Value bet: Paris Saint-Germain -2 handicap
Reims v Strasbourg (Sunday)
Reims will be looking to bounce back strongly from their heavy 3-0 defeat at Rennes when they host relegation-threatened Strasbourg on Sunday. The Red and Whites have been excellent on their turf this season, losing just once in 11 games with seven wins and three draws, including a stalemate with PSG. The visitors, on the other hand, are winless in their last six away outings, losing four times.
Suggested bet: Reims to win
Value bet: Reims to win and over 2.5 goals