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10 Matches To Bet On This Weekend

As the weekend approaches, we’ve selected 10 must-watch matches from Europe’s top leagues. Below are our recommendations to help guide your bets, including some value options to consider.

Members of Liverpool FC celebrate together on the pitch during a match, with one player lifted in the air amid the group. This joyful moment highlights team unity and excitement after a goal.

Everton vs Liverpool (Saturday)

Everton and Liverpool are set to clash at Goodison Park on Saturday in the 245th Merseyside derby, a match that promises to be steeped in emotion. This will mark the final time the historic rivalry unfolds at Goodison, as Everton prepare to transition to their new home at Bramley-Moore Dock next season.

On the pitch, the two teams find themselves in starkly different situations. Liverpool are flying high at the top of the Premier League, while Everton face challenges in 15th place, hoping to give their fans something to cheer about in this iconic encounter.

Suggested bet: Liverpool to win
Value bet: Liverpool to win and both teams to score

Aston Villa vs Southampton (Saturday)

Aston Villa and Southampton meet at Villa Park on Saturday, each hoping to steer their seasons in a better direction. Villa come into the game with a boost of confidence after snapping their winless run with a solid victory over Brentford. Meanwhile, things couldn’t be more challenging for Southampton, who are stuck at the bottom of the table following a heavy home defeat to Chelsea. Both sides will be desperate for points, but their recent form paints a contrasting picture.

Suggested bet: Aston Villa to win
Value bet: Aston Villa -1 handicap

Real Betis vs Barcelona (Saturday)

Barcelona head to Seville on Saturday afternoon, looking to build on their winning momentum in La Liga. The league leaders, guided by Hansi Flick, aim to extend their four-point cushion over rivals Real Madrid, who still have a game in hand. Meanwhile, Real Betis have struggled for consistency this season, sitting mid-table in 10th with just 20 points from 15 matches. Despite their position, Betis will be eager to put up a fight on home turf against the formidable Catalans.

Suggested bet: Barcelona to win
Value bet: Barcelona to win and both teams to score

Girona vs Real Madrid (Saturday)

Real Madrid travel to Estadi Montilivi on Saturday night, determined to shake off the disappointment of their midweek loss to Athletic Bilbao. The 2-1 defeat left Los Blancos in second place, four points adrift of league leaders Barcelona, though they still have a game in hand. Girona, on the other hand, sit comfortably in eighth and will be keen to test Madrid’s resilience in what promises to be a compelling La Liga showdown.

Suggested bet: Real Madrid to win
Value bet: Real Madrid to win and both teams to score

Juventus vs Bologna (Saturday)

Juventus head into Saturday’s match against Bologna desperate to reignite their Serie A campaign after another frustrating draw last weekend. A stoppage-time equaliser from struggling Lecce saw Juve drop more valuable points, leaving them further adrift in the title race. In contrast, Bologna arrive in Turin full of confidence, having enjoyed back-to-back wins in the league and cup, racking up seven goals without conceding. The hosts know anything less than a win will only deepen their woes.

Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Juventus to win and both teams to score

Roma vs Lecce (Saturday)

Roma will be desperate to halt their downward spiral when they host Lecce at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday evening. The Giallorossi have endured a torrid run, losing six of their last seven Serie A matches, including their previous four on the trot. Meanwhile, Lecce arrive with renewed energy under their new manager, showing signs of improvement since the last international break. For Roma, it’s a must-win to restore some much-needed confidence.

Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Roma to win and both teams to score

Bayer Leverkusen vs St Pauli (Saturday)

Bayer Leverkusen return to the BayArena on Saturday, eager to keep their title defence alive as they face a struggling St. Pauli side in their 13th Bundesliga match of the season. Sitting third in the table with 23 points, Xabi Alonso’s team will look to build on last weekend’s hard-fought 2-1 win over Union Berlin. St. Pauli, on the other hand, are battling near the relegation zone in 15th place but showed some fight with a 3-1 victory over Holstein Kiel last Friday. Both teams will be hungry for points, but the stakes are especially high for the visitors.

Suggested bet: Bayer Leverkusen to win
Value bet: Bayer Leverkusen to win to nil

Bayern Munich vs Heidenheim (Saturday)

Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich will aim to get back on track when they host Heidenheim at the Allianz Arena on Saturday in their 13th Bundesliga outing. The Bavarians suffered a rare setback midweek, falling 1-0 to Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal. However, they remain top of the Bundesliga table with 30 points. In contrast, Heidenheim are struggling near the bottom in 16th place, reeling from a heavy 4-0 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt last weekend.

Suggested bet: Bayern Munich to win
Value bet: Bayern Munich -2 handicap

Nice vs Le Havre (Saturday)

Nice and Le Havre are set to clash at the Allianz Riviera on Saturday, both eager to put last weekend’s setbacks behind them. Nice saw their push for a top-four finish take a hit after a tough loss away from home, while Le Havre slipped into the relegation zone following a crushing defeat in a crucial home match. With both teams needing a response, this Ligue 1 encounter promises plenty of intensity.

Suggested bet: Nice to win
Value bet: Nice to win and over 2.5 goals

Angers vs Lyon (Saturday)

Buoyed by a crucial victory last weekend, Angers host an in-form Lyon side at the Stade Raymond-Kopa on Saturday night. Lyon are riding high after an impressive win over Nice, which stretched their unbeaten domestic run to eight games and brought them closer to breaking into the top four. Angers, however, will hope to use their home advantage to derail Lyon’s momentum and build on their recent success.

Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Lyon to win and both teams to score

Tims is a CSA accreditated freelance cricket writer who also does cricket commentary for Guerilla Cricket SA and founder of the Full Quota Podcast.

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