Football
10 Matches To Bet On This Weekend
With a thrilling weekend of football ahead, we’ve curated ten must-watch matches from Europe’s top leagues. Alongside these games, we’ve shared some key betting tips and value suggestions to give you the edge when placing your bets.
Newcastle vs Bournemouth (Saturday)
Newcastle United welcome Bournemouth to St James’ Park in a clash of two in-form teams chasing Champions League football. The last time these sides met, they played out an entertaining 1-1 draw, and both will be eager to grab all three points this time around. Expect goals in what promises to be an open and exciting encounter.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Newcastle to win and both teams to score
Arsenal vs Aston Villa (Saturday)
Unai Emery returns to his old stomping ground as Aston Villa head to the Emirates for a showdown with Arsenal. Both teams enter this fixture on the back of midweek victories, with Arsenal edging a fierce North London derby and Villa grinding out a narrow win against Everton. A tight but entertaining game is on the cards.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Arsenal to win and both teams to score
Leganes vs Atletico Madrid (Saturday)
Atletico Madrid travel to Leganes with a chance to extend their stunning winning streak to 16 matches across all competitions. With Diego Simeone’s men in imperious form and leading the La Liga standings, Leganes will need a miracle to prevent another Atletico victory.
Suggested bet: Atletico Madrid to win
Value bet: Atletico Madrid win to nil
Getafe vs Barcelona (Saturday)
After back-to-back La Liga losses, Barcelona aim to get back on track when they visit relegation-threatened Getafe. Despite their recent struggles, the Catalan giants have the quality to exploit Getafe’s frailties and should secure a much-needed win.
Suggested bet: Barcelona to win
Value bet: Barcelona to win and both teams to score
Roma vs Genoa (Friday)
Roma take on Genoa at the Stadio Olimpico in a mid-table Serie A clash. Both sides have enjoyed steady improvement under new managers, but Roma’s home advantage and tactical discipline could make the difference.
Suggested bet: Roma to win
Value bet: Roma win to nil
Atalanta vs Napoli (Saturday)
In a battle of Serie A heavyweights, Atalanta host Napoli in a top-of-the-table encounter. With revenge on their minds following a humiliating home defeat to Napoli earlier this season, Atalanta will be eager to prove a point in front of their fans.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Atalanta to win and both teams to score
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund (Friday)
Eintracht Frankfurt take on Borussia Dortmund in a Bundesliga clash with significant implications for both sides. Frankfurt, riding high after a dominant midweek win, will look to pile more pressure on a struggling Dortmund side desperate for points.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Eintracht Frankfurt to win
Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg (Saturday)
Bayern Munich face Wolfsburg at the Allianz Arena in a game that could solidify their position atop the Bundesliga table. With Bayern’s ruthless attack and Wolfsburg’s Champions League ambitions, this promises to be a high-stakes affair.
Suggested bet: Bayern Munich to win
Value bet: Bayern Munich to win and both teams to score
Lens vs Paris Saint-Germain (Friday)
PSG travel to Lens for a Ligue 1 clash between the league leaders and the hosts, who ended a winless streak last weekend. With their unbeaten league run intact, PSG will look to continue their dominance against a Lens side struggling to keep pace this season.
Suggested bet: Paris Saint-Germain to win
Value bet: Paris Saint-Germain to win both halves
Lyon vs Toulouse (Saturday)
After their shocking Coupe de France exit, Lyon aim to bounce back in Ligue 1 action against Toulouse. Sitting just outside the European places, Lyon will look to capitalise on their opponents’ recent defensive frailties and get back to winning ways.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Lyon to win and both teams to score