10 Matches To Bet On This Weekend

Liverpool vs Accrington (Saturday)

Liverpool begin their FA Cup journey this Saturday lunchtime as they host League Two’s struggling Accrington at Anfield. Manager Arne Slot is expected to make significant changes to his starting XI, but several international stars are still likely to feature.

The gulf in quality between the two sides should be evident, with Liverpool’s attacking prowess in both the Premier League and Champions League suggesting a challenging afternoon for Accrington.

Suggested bet: Liverpool to win both halves
Value bet: Liverpool to win 5-0

Chelsea vs Morecambe (Saturday)

Chelsea’s Premier League title aspirations may have faltered, but the Blues will aim to secure a spot in the FA Cup fourth round as they welcome Morecambe to Stamford Bridge for Saturday’s third-round tie. While Enzo Maresca’s side begins their campaign at this stage, the Shrimps have battled through earlier rounds, overcoming Worthing and Bradford City to set up their trip to west London. Despite likely fielding a rotated squad, Chelsea should have more than enough firepower to dispatch Morecambe with ease.

Suggested bet: Chelsea to win both halves
Value bet: Chelsea to win 5-0

Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo (Friday)

Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo, both enjoying impressive runs of form, are set to clash in La Liga on Friday evening at the Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas. Rayo come into the fixture on a six-match unbeaten streak across all competitions, sitting 12th in the league standings. Meanwhile, Celta Vigo, positioned just one place higher in 11th, have won four of their last five outings, setting the stage for an evenly matched encounter.

Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Draw

Sevilla vs Valencia (Saturday)

Two struggling heavyweights of Spanish football face off in La Liga on Saturday night as Sevilla host Valencia at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan. Both sides are in dire need of a win to revive disappointing campaigns. Sevilla find themselves languishing in 14th place with just 22 points from 18 matches, while Valencia’s woes are even greater, sitting second from bottom with a mere 12 points from their 18 outings.

Suggested bet: Sevilla to win
Value bet: Sevilla to win to nil

Torino vs Juventus (Saturday)

Italian heavyweights Juventus will look to extend their stranglehold over the Turin derby when they take on city rivals Torino on Saturday evening. As the two sides prepare for their 183rd meeting since 1929, Juve remain undefeated in Serie A this season and boast a remarkable 21-match unbeaten run against their neighbours.

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

AC Milan vs Cagliari (Saturday)

Following their thrilling Super Cup victory, AC Milan return to Serie A action on Saturday night as they welcome Cagliari to the San Siro. Under Sergio Conceicao’s impressive leadership, the Rossoneri have enjoyed a strong start to the campaign, showcasing resilience to secure the Supercoppa Italiana after back-to-back comeback wins.

Meanwhile, Cagliari head into the clash buoyed by a hard-fought but less glamorous win in their previous outing.

Suggested bet: AC Milan to win
Value bet: AC Milan to win and over 2.5 goals

Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen (Friday)

Borussia Dortmund kick off the return of Bundesliga action following the winter break with a Friday night showdown against reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen at Signal Iduna Park.

Dortmund sit sixth in the standings, having earned 25 points from their 15 matches, and signed off before the break with a 3-1 victory over Wolfsburg on 22 December. Meanwhile, Leverkusen are in second place on 32 points, just four points adrift of league leaders Bayern Munich.

Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Draw

Mainz vs Bochum (Saturday)

The Bundesliga returns this weekend following the December hiatus, with Mainz hosting Bochum at the Mewa Arena on Saturday afternoon. Mainz enter the New Year in impressive form, sitting comfortably in fifth place, while Bochum face an uphill battle, rooted to the bottom of the table after 15 matches.

Suggested bet: Mainz to win
Value bet: Mainz -1 handicap

Auxerre vs Lille (Friday)

Lille are aiming to match their longest-ever unbeaten streak as they visit Auxerre at the Stade de l’Abbe-Deschamps in Friday night’s Ligue 1 clash. While Auxerre have shown strong form at home this season, a dip in recent performances has raised questions about whether their impressive run has come to an unexpected end.

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

Toulouse vs Strasbourg (Sunday)

Two unbeaten teams in 2025 go head-to-head on Sunday as Toulouse host Strasbourg at Stadium de Toulouse in a crucial matchday 17 clash in Ligue 1.

Le Tefece kicked off the year with a narrow 1-0 win away to Lens and currently sit eighth in the standings, holding a four-point advantage over their visitors. Strasbourg, now 10th, impressed with a 3-1 comeback victory against Auxerre. While both sides have shown strong form, Strasbourg’s attacking flair will face a tough test against Toulouse’s resolute home defence.

Suggested bet: Under 2.5 goals
Value bet: Draw