
It’s that time of the week again! We’ve carefully selected ten must-watch matches and put together expert betting tips, including value bets to boost your potential returns.
Everton vs Arsenal (Saturday)
Old faces cross paths once more at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon, as David Moyes welcomes Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal side for a Premier League showdown steeped in familiarity. Everton fell short in the recent Merseyside derby defeat to Liverpool, while Arsenal kept pace in the title race with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Fulham at the Emirates.
Suggested bet: Arsenal to win
Value bet: Arsenal to win and over 2.5 goals
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest (Saturday)
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, two storied clubs with eyes on a return to Europe’s elite, lock horns at Villa Park in Saturday’s evening Premier League clash. Both sides head into the encounter riding a wave of midweek triumphs. Unai Emery’s men cruised past Brighton with a commanding 3-0 win, while Forest stunned Manchester United, inspired by a familiar face from Old Trafford.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Draw and both teams to score
Real Madrid vs Valencia (Saturday)
Real Madrid look to keep their winning momentum alive in La Liga as they host Valencia at the Bernabeu on Saturday afternoon. Carlo Ancelotti’s men are chasing a fourth straight league victory and remain hot on the heels of table-toppers Barcelona, trailing by just three points. Meanwhile, Valencia arrive sitting 15th, slightly above the danger zone, but will be encouraged by a four-game unbeaten streak.
Suggested bet: Real Madrid to win
Value bet: Real Madrid to win to nil
Barcelona vs Betis (Saturday)
Saturday evening’s La Liga action takes us to the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, where league leaders Barcelona face a confident Real Betis outfit riding a six-match winning streak. Hansi Flick’s side hold a slender three-point cushion over arch-rivals Real Madrid at the summit, but they’ll need to be sharp against a Betis team sitting sixth and closing in on the Champions League spots, just six points adrift of fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao.
Suggested bet: Barcelona to win
Value bet: Barcelona to win and both teams to score
Parma vs Inter Milan (Saturday)
Inter Milan continue their push for back-to-back Serie A titles on Saturday evening, as they welcome Parma with a chance to widen the gap at the top to six points. With ambitions of lifting three trophies this season, Simone Inzaghi’s side take to the pitch ahead of closest challengers Napoli, offering them a golden opportunity to pile on the pressure with a crucial victory.
Suggested bet: Inter Milan to win
Value bet: Inter Milan to win half-time/full-time
AC Milan vs Fiorentina (Saturday)
AC Milan and Fiorentina go head-to-head in Saturday night’s Serie A showdown, with both sides firmly in the hunt for European spots. Remarkably, Fiorentina arrive at San Siro ahead of Milan in the standings for the first time since late 2017, and they’ll be looking to widen the current four-point cushion separating them from the Rossoneri.
Suggested bet: AC Milan to win
Value bet: AC Milan to win and both teams to score
Freiburg vs Dortmund (Saturday)
The battle for European spots intensifies in the Bundesliga as Freiburg host Borussia Dortmund at Europa-Park Stadion on Saturday. Freiburg, currently seventh with 42 points, are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2-1 loss to Union Berlin. Meanwhile, Dortmund sit four points behind in 10th but enter the contest with momentum following a 3-1 victory over Mainz.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Dortmund to win and both teams to score
Leipzig vs Hoffenheim (Saturday)
Under increasing pressure to secure a Champions League spot, RB Leipzig need a win as they host Hoffenheim at Red Bull Arena on Saturday. Leipzig have slipped into sixth place with 42 points, trailing fourth-placed Mainz 05 by three points with just seven fixtures left. In contrast, Hoffenheim languish in 14th position with 27 points after a 1-1 stalemate with Augsburg last weekend.
Suggested bet: Leipzig to win
Value bet: Leipzig to win and over 2.5 goals
Brest vs Monaco (Saturday)
Monaco, currently in second place, are set to bolster their Champions League credentials as they travel to Brest this Saturday. Meanwhile, Brest – fresh off a remarkable debut in European competition – face the uphill task of securing a return to continental play next season, a goal that hinges on a standout performance.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Monaco to win and both teams to score
Lyon vs Lille (Saturday)
Lyon and Lille are set to face off at Groupama Stadium on Saturday night, both eager to strengthen their bids for European qualification. Lyon, currently seventh with 45 points, aim to rebound from a recent 4-2 defeat to Strasbourg. Lille, in fifth place with 47 points, have experienced mixed results on the road, losing four of their last six away matches across all competitions.
Suggested bet: Lyon to win
Value bet: Lyon to win and both teams to score
