Soccer
10 Matches To Bet On And Value Bets
A packed weekend of football is on the horizon, and we’ve picked out ten fixtures that stand out from a betting perspective.
Arsenal face a must-win clash in their bid to stay in the title race, while Chelsea look to halt a worrying slide against Leeds United in the FA Cup. Across Europe, Real Madrid and Barcelona are both in action as they aim to finish the season strongly, with Bayern Munich, Napoli, and PSG also featuring in matchups that could offer solid value.
Arsenal vs Newcastle United (Saturday)
Arsenal return to the Emirates Stadium knowing nothing less than a win will do as they look to keep their Premier League title hopes alive. Mikel Arteta’s side have slipped to second, level on points with Manchester City, and with only a handful of games remaining, every result now carries huge weight. Newcastle United, meanwhile, arrive capable of causing problems but have been inconsistent, making this a fixture the hosts simply have to control from the outset.
Suggested Bet: Arsenal to win
Value Bet: Arsenal to win and over 2.5 goals
Chelsea vs Leeds United (Sunday)
Chelsea will be desperate to stop the slide when they host Leeds United in the FA Cup on Sunday, with interim boss Calum McFarlane tasked with turning things around after a worrying five-game losing run without scoring. Leeds already got the better of the Blues earlier this season, but with Liam Rosenior no longer in charge, there’s a sense this could be a different Chelsea side. Even so, confidence remains fragile, which adds intrigue to this clash.
Suggested Bet: Both teams to score
Value Bet: Chelsea to win and both teams to score
Real Betis vs Real Madrid (Friday)
Real Betis welcome Real Madrid in what promises to be a competitive La Liga encounter. Betis sit fifth and remain firmly in the European mix, while Madrid, currently second, are playing for pride with Barcelona out of reach at the summit. Los Blancos will be keen to finish the season strongly, but Betis have proven difficult to break down at home.
Suggested Bet: Real Madrid to win
Value Bet: Draw and both teams to score
Getafe vs Barcelona (Saturday)
Barcelona face a potentially tricky away test as they travel to Getafe on Saturday. The league leaders have been in commanding form, but Getafe, pushing for a top-six finish, will be motivated to make life difficult on home soil. While Barcelona have the quality to get the job done, this is unlikely to be straightforward.
Suggested Bet: Barcelona to win
Value Bet: Barcelona to win and under 3.5 goals
RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin (Friday)
RB Leipzig head into this Bundesliga clash looking to strengthen their grip on third place as they host Union Berlin. The visitors have struggled for consistency and arrive winless in three, while Leipzig continue to deliver solid performances in their push for Champions League qualification.
Suggested Bet: RB Leipzig to win
Value Bet: RB Leipzig to win to nil
Mainz vs Bayern Munich (Saturday)
Bayern Munich travel to Mainz aiming to tighten their hold on top spot in the Bundesliga. The hosts sit mid-table and come into the fixture on a two-game winless run, while Bayern’s quality and depth continue to set them apart. Even away from home, this looks like a favourable matchup for the league leaders.
Suggested Bet: Bayern Munich to win
Value Bet: Bayern Munich to win and over 2.5 goals
Napoli vs Cremonese (Friday)
Napoli return to action looking to bounce back from a dip in form as they host struggling Cremonese. Sitting third and level on points with AC Milan, Napoli know the importance of getting back to winning ways, especially against a side hovering near the relegation zone and winless in three.
Suggested Bet: Napoli to win
Value Bet: Napoli to win and over 2.5 goals
AC Milan vs Juventus (Sunday)
Two of Italy’s heavyweights go head-to-head as AC Milan host Juventus in a crucial Serie A clash. Milan sit second, but Juventus arrive in stronger form, having won four of their last five matches. With both sides pushing for a strong finish, this could be a tightly contested encounter.
Suggested Bet: Both teams to score
Value Bet: Draw
Angers vs Paris Saint-Germain (Saturday)
Paris Saint-Germain will look to continue their dominance at the top of Ligue 1 when they travel to face Angers. The hosts have struggled throughout the campaign, and this represents a difficult task against a PSG side that has consistently delivered.
Suggested Bet: Paris Saint-Germain to win
Value Bet: Paris Saint-Germain to win to nil
Toulouse vs Monaco (Saturday)
Toulouse come into this fixture under pressure after three consecutive defeats, while Monaco are eager to get back on track in their push up the Ligue 1 table. With both sides needing a response, this could open up into an entertaining contest.
Suggested Bet: Both teams to score
Value Bet: Monaco to win and both teams to score
