Football
10 Matches To Bet On This Weekend
An action-packed weekend of football is upon us, featuring thrilling fixtures across Europe’s top leagues.
We’ve selected ten must-watch games and provided insightful betting tips, including potential value bets to maximise your returns.
Leicester City vs Arsenal (Saturday)
Arsenal return to domestic action after a 10-day break, facing Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. The Gunners last played in a disappointing EFL Cup semi-final loss to Newcastle, while the Foxes suffered a controversial FA Cup defeat to Manchester United.
Suggested bet: Arsenal to win
Value bet: Arsenal to win & both teams to score
Aston Villa vs Ipswich Town (Saturday)
Aston Villa and Ipswich Town resume Premier League duties following FA Cup progression. Villa edged out Tottenham 2-1 last weekend, while Ipswich put in a commanding display to beat Coventry City.
Suggested bet: Aston Villa to win
Value bet: Aston Villa to win & over 2.5 goals
Osasuna vs Real Madrid (Saturday)
League leaders Real Madrid travel to Osasuna looking to bounce back from a recent slip-up. Los Blancos sit atop La Liga with 50 points, while their hosts occupy ninth place with 31 points.
Suggested bet: Real Madrid to win
Value bet: Real Madrid to win half-time/full-time
Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo (Saturday)
Atletico Madrid host Celta Vigo, eager to regain momentum after a 1-1 draw in the Madrid derby. Diego Simeone’s men are second in La Liga, just a point behind Real Madrid, while Celta sit in mid-table after a narrow win over Real Betis.
Suggested bet: Atletico Madrid to win
Value bet: Atletico Madrid to win by 1 goal
Atalanta vs Cagliari (Saturday)
Atalanta will be determined to recover from a frustrating Champions League defeat when they face relegation-threatened Cagliari. The hosts need three points to solidify their top-four position in Serie A.
Suggested bet: Atalanta to win
Value bet: Atalanta to win both halves
Lazio vs Napoli (Saturday)
Title-chasing Napoli travel to Rome to face Lazio in a crucial Serie A clash. The visitors have already suffered two defeats to Lazio this season and will look to turn the tide at the Stadio Olimpico.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Draw & both teams to score
Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund (Saturday)
Borussia Dortmund visit bottom-of-the-table Bochum, aiming to secure their first Bundesliga victory under new manager Niko Kovac. Bochum, on the other hand, remain in a relegation battle despite earning a recent draw against Holstein Kiel.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Draw & both teams to score
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich (Saturday)
In a high-stakes Bundesliga encounter, Bayer Leverkusen host Bayern Munich in a match that could shape the title race. Bayern hold an eight-point lead over their closest challengers after a comfortable win against Werder Bremen.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Draw & both teams to score
Marseille vs Saint-Etienne (Saturday)
Second-placed Marseille aim to strengthen their Champions League qualification hopes as they host struggling Saint-Etienne. This historic clash ranks among the most-played fixtures in Ligue 1.
Suggested bet: Marseille to win
Value bet: Marseille to win to nil
Monaco vs Nantes (Saturday)
Monaco look to get back on track after a tough week that saw them fall out of Ligue 1’s top three and exit the Champions League. They host a Nantes side battling to climb away from the relegation zone.
Suggested bet: Monaco to win
Value bet: Monaco -1 handicap