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Real Madrid vs Valencia
After losing against Levante at home two weeks ago, Real Madrid tied two victories. Although they haven’t been too convincing, Los Blancos remained in the title race. Zinedine Zidane’s side is eight points behind Atletico Madrid, who has one game in hand. Real Madrid struggles in the front this season, and they have severe troubles when Karim Benzema is not in the starting eleven. On the other hand, Sergio Ramos and the lads perform a good defensive job. The home side is the third tightest team in La Liga with 19 goals conceded. The hosts spilled too many points at home since their visitors got away with a win three times. Real Madrid needs to be more consistent if they want to keep challenging the top spot.
Valencia cannot be proud of its current campaign as the visitors sit in 12th place. They are only four points ahead of the relegation zone, and the away side needs a good streak. Carlos Javier Garcia’s team booked two wins in the last five rounds, making five in total this season. Valencia needs to improve its finishing, as they scored only 28 goals so far. Uros Racic and the lads were decent on the road so far, but they managed to get back home with a win only once from the last five outings. This is going to be a tough challenge for them, and Valencia needs to put on a disciplined performance.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Although Real Madrid doesn’t play at the expected level this season, they are favorites in this match. We believe the hosts will meet the expectations and deliver a victory.
Goals Market Prediction
Their head-to-head clashes have always been a joy to watch. Only two out of their last 16 matches remained under a 2.5 margin. Therefore, we expect to see at least three goals in total again.
Real Madrid to win @ 1.45
Over 2.5 FT @ 1.60
Correct score 2:1 @ 8.00
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Napoli vs Juventus
Napoli has been pretty inconsistent lately, and two defeats in the previous five rounds saw them declining to 6th spot. However, they are only three points behind Lazio and Roma, with one game in hand. Although Gennaro Gattuso’s side puts very good displays both defensively and in the front, they spilled some important points. Napoli lost their last two games on the road against Verona and Genoa, and they should have won those. Lorenzo Insigne and the lads won’t have the opportunity to defend the Coppa Italia trophy, as Atalanta eliminated them last Wednesday. Napoli can now focus entirely on securing a Champions League spot at the end of the campaign. However, a tough challenge is ahead of them, and the hosts need a disciplined performance.
Juventus significantly improved lately, and they also made it to the Coppa Italia finals after kicking out Inter. Bianconeri celebrated three times in a row and climbed to 3rd place. The defending champions are seven points behind Milan, with one game in hand. Andrea Pirlo’s side is very hard to crack lately, and they conceded only once in the last seven matches. On the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo and the lads are clinical in front of the oppositions’ net. Juventus spilled some important points on the road this season, despite losing only once. However, they managed to get back home with a win four times from the last five outings. The hot ground in Naples is always challenging for any side, and we’ll see how Juventus will cope with it.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
It is going to be a pretty tight clash as both teams need points. We believe they are capable of remaining undefeated, and the most realistic outcome could be a draw.
Goals Market Prediction
Although their head-to-head clashes have always been very exciting, in the last two, we saw three goals in total. Since both sides are tight in the back, this one should also stay under a 2.5 margin.
Draw @ 3.60
Under 2.5 FT @ 1.90
Correct score 0:0 @ 11.00
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Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester City is unstoppable at the moment, and they proved it last weekend at Anfield. They trashed Liverpool 4:1 on the road and remained at the top of the table. The Citizens are five points ahead of Manchester United, having one game in hand. Pep Guardiola’s side is full of confidence and hasn’t lost since November when they went to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Ilkay Gundogan and the lads celebrated 15 times in a row, and they look forward to continuing that amazing run. Manchester City easily booked their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals after beating Swansea. Their defense is impeccable, as the hosts conceded only 14 goals in the current Premier League campaign. The home fans hope their team can keep up where it left off.
Tottenham Hotspur heads to this game after a thrilling 5:4 defeat against Everton in FA Cup. They needed to go into the extra time but got kicked out of the competition. Jose Mourinho’s side struggles lately, and everything started from a 3:1 defeat against Liverpool. The Spurs lost four times since then and booked only one victory. Additionally, Harry Kane suffered an injury that had a significant impact on Tottenham’s efficiency. The away side sits in 8th place, but it’s only four points behind Liverpool, with one game in hand. Despite their bad run, the Spurs are the second-best defensive team in the competition. However, lately, they have been insecure on the road, celebrating only once in the previous five outings. They need to put much better performance to get away undefeated from Etihad Stadium.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Manchester City is a strong favorite in this clash, despite losing in their previous duel earlier this season. Many things have changed since then, and the citizens should meet the expectations by booking another three points.
Goals Market Prediction
Although this is the clash between the two tightest defenses in Premier League, we expect to see an efficient game. Football fans should enjoy at least three goals in total.
Manchester City to win @ 1.40
Over 2.5 FT @ 1.70
Correct score 3:1 @ 11.00
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Leicester City vs Liverpool
Leicester City heads to this game after booking a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals in the mid-week. Kelechi Iheanacho’s stoppage-time goal against Brighton secured them a narrow 1:0 win. The hosts have been in a variable form lately, and they booked two wins in the previous five Premier League rounds. The Foxes sit in third place, being three points ahead of their upcoming rivals. Jamie Vardy and the lads are doing very well in the final third. On the other hand, Brendan Rodgers’s side puts pretty decent defensive performances. However, Leicester City should stop spilling points when playing in their backyard. They lost five times in 11 matches played at King Power Stadium, and the hosts should be more confident at their ground.
Liverpool will hardly get back in the title race. The visitors were outclassed last weekend in a 4:1 defeat against Manchester City at Anfield. The Reds’ fans had a flashback of Loris Karius, starred by Alisson. It was Liverpool’s third straight defeat at their pitch, and they slipped to 4th spot. Jurgen Klopp’s side lost three times in the previous five rounds, and they are only one point ahead of Chelsea and West Ham. Although Mo Salah and the lads are among the most efficient teams in the league, they struggle in front of the oppositions’ net lately. Liverpool hasn’t been confident on the road, as the visitors celebrated in only four outings so far. They need to improve significantly not to slip away from the top four.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Neither of these two teams can be satisfied with its recent performances, especially Liverpool. Therefore, we won’t be surprised if this clash ends in a draw.
Goals Market Prediction
Their head-to-head clashes have been pretty exciting lately, and the crowd could enjoy many goals. We believe both sides are capable of scoring, and the nets won’t remain still.
Draw @ 3.50
BTTS Yes @ 1.65
Correct score 2:2 @ 12.00
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RB Leipzig vs Augsburg
RB Leipzig sits in the 2nd spot, being seven points behind the defending champions. The Red Bulls managed to get back on the winning track after a surprising defeat against Mainz. In the previous two rounds, Julian Nagelsmann’s side celebrated against Bayer Leverkusen and Schalke. Meanwhile, they secured a place in the DFB Pokal semi-finals after trashing Bochum 4:0. Angelino and the lads are the best defensive team in Bundesliga, with only 19 goals conceded. RB Leipzig managed to keep its net intact in the previous three games, and they are very hard to crack. They are the best home team in the competition, as RB Leipzig allowed only four points to their visitors. It is important that the hosts don’t get complacent, as the match against Liverpool is scheduled for Tuesday.
Augsburg is in a series of poor results that dragged them down to 13th place. The visitors lost five times in the previous six rounds, and they need to improve urgently. Heiko Herrlich’s side is only four points ahead of the red zone. Augsburg has trouble converting its chances into goals, and Andre Hahn and the lads netted only 20 times. The away side scored only three goals in the past five fixtures, and they need to become more clinical in the final third. Augsburg has been putting decent away displays, despite two consecutive defeats. They lost only four times from nine outings, but this match will be a severe challenge for them.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Although RB Leipzig will be more focused on the Champions League clash against Liverpool, they shouldn’t miss the chance to win. We believe the hosts will meet the expectations and secure the victory in the first half.
Goals Market Prediction
The hosts are excellent in the back, while Augsburg struggles in front of the oppositions’ net. The Red Bulls might keep the clean sheet as the visitors haven’t scored in their last two head-to-head matches.
RB Leipzig HT-FT @ 1.75
BTTS No @ 1.70
Correct score 3:0 @ 7.50
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Sevilla vs Barcelona (Copa del Rey)
Sevilla enjoys an excellent form as the hosts tied seven victories in a row. They celebrated nine times on the last ten occasions and lost only once in 17 games. This great run launched them to 4th spot, being only one point behind Barcelona. Julen Lopetegui’s side plays very disciplined football this season. Although Sevilla is not among the most efficient teams in La Liga, they have the second-best defense. Jesus Navas and the lads managed to keep the clean sheet five teams in a row, and they conceded only 16 times in the league. Youssef En Nesyri and the lads put fantastic performances at the home ground, where they tied four wins. The fans hope for another confident performance against one of the best teams in the country.
Barcelona also tied six wins in all competitions, but they haven’t been that convincing. The visitors were down 2:0 against Granada in the previous Copa del Rey round but managed to go through. Leo Messi and the lads turned around the result once again last weekend. They were trailing 1:0 at half time against Betis and eventually celebrated 3:2. That victory kept their title hopes alive, but Barcelona is still eight points behind Atletico Madrid. Ronald Koeman’s side hasn’t been too good in defending its net lately. The away side failed to keep the clean sheet four times in a row and twice against the Segunda sides. However, Barcelona improved its away performances, as they celebrated in the previous five outings. The visitors want to secure a positive result in Sevilla before the second-leg match at Camp Nou.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Sevilla has been much more confident lately, while Barcelona has selection troubles. Several players will miss this fixture, including Gerard Pique. The hosts have a good chance to remain undefeated despite the odds offered by bookmakers.
Goals Market Prediction
The home side is very hard to crack, and their last two clashes were pretty tight. We believe this one might also remain under a 2.5 margin.
Sevilla AH +0 @ 2.35
Under 2.5 FT @ 2.05
Correct score 1:0 @ 12.00
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Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur
Everton goes into this game after a thrilling comeback against Manchester United last weekend. Although Carlo Ancelotti’s side was trailing 2:0 at half time, they managed to equalize in the final moments of the match. The hosts sit in 7th place in the Premier League, but they are only three points behind Liverpool. The Toffees also have two games in hand, and they can potentially go into the top four. Dominic Calvert-Lewin and the lads are doing a very good job in front of the oppositions’ net. However, Everton struggles when playing at Goodison Park, as they picked up just a point from the last three home games. The home side managed to eliminate Rotherham and Sheffield Wednesday from the competition, but this will be the toughest challenge so far.
After three straight defeats, Tottenham Hotspur managed to get back on the winning track. The Spurs celebrated against West Brom last weekend and remained in the race for the continental spots. Their bad run matched Harry Kane’s absence, and Tottenham’s best player made an immediate impact upon his return. Jose Mourinho’s side suffered in those three games without him since the visitors scored only once. The away side needs to stabilize its form to stay competitive in the battle for the top four. Tottenham booked only one victory in the last five outings, and they need to do much better in this one. They were better than minnows Marine and Wycombe Wanderers so far in the FA Cup.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Both sides have been in a variable form lately and have equal chances of going through. We wouldn’t be surprised if the game goes into the extra time.
Goals Market Prediction
Everton has been involved in some efficient matches lately. Both teams are capable of scoring, and we don’t think the nets will remain still.
Draw @ 3.20
BTTS Yes @ 1.80
Correct score 1:1 @ 6.00
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Manchester United vs West Ham
The home side missed the chance to beat Everton last weekend and keep up the pace in the title race. However, Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalized in the stoppage time and brought the Toffees a point. Manchester United is now five points behind Manchester City, and they need another winning streak to reach the top. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side needs to show its character now, as West Ham will search for a surprise. The Red Devils were perfect against Southampton, and they need to continue in the same fashion. United managed to eliminate Liverpool in the previous round, and they will attack the trophy this season. However, Marcus Rashford and the lads should be consistent if they want to remain in the race to win both competitions.
West Ham enjoys a great run in the Premier League, which launched them to the 6th spot. They were in relegation trouble recently, but five wins in seven rounds brought them to the continental battle. Tomas Soucek and the lads improved their finishing significantly while their defense tightened up. The Hammers are playing very well on the road, where they haven’t lost five times in a row. David Moyes’s side celebrated six times in 11 outings, and they want to keep up the pace. In the current FA Cup campaign, West Ham didn’t have a tough job. They eliminated Stockport and Doncaster, but this will be their biggest challenge so far.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
It is going to be a very exciting clash, as both sides have the chance to progress to the quarter-finals. However, we believe Manchester United will celebrate in this game and continue their FA Cup campaign.
Goals Market Prediction
Both sides have been pretty efficient lately, and we expect them to continue in the same fashion. Therefore, the nets won’t remain still in this clash.
Manchester United to win @ 1.65
BTTS Yes @ 1.60
Correct score 2:1 @ 8.50
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Real Madrid vs Getafe
The hosts struggled once again, but they managed to win all three points away to Huesca. Although they were 1:0 down early in the second half, Real celebrated thanks to Raphael Varane’s brace. Los Blancos sit in 3rd place, being seven points behind Atletico Madrid. However, the top-placed team has two games in hand, and Real Madrid doesn’t have the right to make any mistakes. Although they are doing very well in the back, Zinedine Zidane’s side failed to keep the clean sheet in the last three games. Real Madrid spilled too many points at the home ground, where they suffered three defeats so far. They need to be much more confident to keep up the pace in the title battle.
Getafe picked up only a point in the last three rounds, and they slipped down to the 13th spot. The visitors are now only four points ahead of the relegation zone, and they need to get back on the winning track. Jaime Mata and the lads need to improve their finishing, as Getafe is the most inefficient team in La Liga. On the other hand, Joseph Bordalas’s side is doing pretty well in defense. Getafe booked their only two away victories in the last five outings. However, their previous two trips were tough as they lost to Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla, conceding eight goals. The away side needs to put a much better performance if they want to get back home undefeated.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Although Real Madrid has been inconsistent lately, they are strong favorites in this clash. We believe they will put on a confident display and take all three points from this game.
Goals Market Prediction
Getafe struggles to convert its chances into goals, and they will face one of the tightest defenses in the league. The visitors failed to score four times in a row against their upcoming opponents. Therefore, we believe Real Madrid could keep their net intact this time.
Real Madrid to win @ 1.55
BTTS No @ 1.65
Correct score 2:0 @ 6.50
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Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo
Atletico looks unstoppable at the moment, and the hosts tied eight league victories. They are seven points clear from Real Madrid, but with two games in hand. Diego Simeone’s side lost just once this season and split points with their opponents on two occasions. The hosts are the tightest team in La Liga, as they conceded only ten goals. On the other hand, Luis Suarez and the lads netted 40 times and are among the most efficient teams in the competition. Only Huesca managed to get away undefeated from Wanda Metropolitano this season. Atletico allowed just three goals to their visitors at its ground, and they want to keep up where they left off.
Celta Vigo sits in the middle of the table, and the away side is on a crossroad between the battle for the Europa League and the danger zone. The visitors cannot be satisfied with their recent performances. They snatched only two points from the last five rounds, and Celta needs to break that winless streak. Iago Aspas and the lads have been doing a decent job in the final third. However, the away side needs to tighten up its defense as they conceded 31 goals. Eduardo Coudet’s side celebrated just once on the road but still managed to get away undefeated in six outings. Celta Vigo needs to improve its displays, and this clash will be a big challenge for them.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Atletico Madrid is a firm favorite in this game, and we believe the hosts will meet the expectations. Atletico should get all three points and keep their advantage in the title race.
Goals Market Prediction
Celta Vigo failed to score in their last three outings at Wanda Metropolitano. Since Atletico’s defense is rock-solid, we believe the hosts will manage to keep the clean sheet.
Atletico Madrid to win @ 1.65
BTTS No @ 1.65
Correct score 2:0 @ 7.00
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Marseille vs PSG
Marseille is in very poor form as the hosts booked only one win in the previous ten games in all competitions. They slipped down to 9th position, being 15 points behind their upcoming rivals. The home side booked only two points in the last five rounds, and they need to get back on the winning track as soon as possible. Andres Villas-Boas got sacked after this winless run, while players’ confidence is very low. However, the hosts can still fight for the Europa League spot as they are four points behind Rennes. Florian Thauvin and the lads need to improve their home record, as they celebrated only four times as Stade Velodrome so far in the campaign. We will see if recent changes can have a positive effect on this famous club.
PSG was confident against Nimes in the previous round, and they remained third on the table. The visitors are three points behind Lille, and the title race will be very exciting. Neymar and the lads lost on the road to struggling Lorient last weekend, despite the 2:1 lead. The defending champions cannot allow themselves to spill important points like that. Mauricio Pocchetino’s team is clinical in front of the oppositions’ net, with 53 goals scored. On the other hand, their defense is the tightest in Ligue 1. PSG needs to be more consistent when playing away from home, as they celebrated six times in 11 outings. Lille, Lyon, and Monaco are serious challengers, and the visitors mustn’t be complacent.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Marseille managed to surprise PSG in their first clash of the season, but the circumstances changed since then. We believe the visitors will meet the expectations and get back home with three points.
Goals Market Prediction
PSG has been pretty efficient lately, while Marseille struggles in the back. We believe the fans will enjoy this clash, which should go over a 2.5 margin.
PSG to win @ 1.45
Over 2.5 FT @ 1.55
Correct score 1:3 @ 11.00
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Liverpool vs Manchester City
It has been a tough period for Liverpool after Boxing Day. From the day when West Brom got away with a point from Anfield, the Reds booked only two Premier League wins. This poor run saw them declining to 4th place, being seven points behind their upcoming rivals. Everybody expected Jurgen Klopp’s side to get back on the winning streak after beating Tottenham and West Ham on the road. However, Liverpool failed to another defeat at the home ground, this time against Burnley. Mo Salah and the lads scored just one goal at Anfield in the last four league games. On the other hand, they haven’t been so tight in the back as the home side conceded five times in a row. Liverpool needs to win this match if they want to have the chance to defend the title.
After a slow start into the season, Manchester City enjoys a great streak that launched them to the top of the table. The visitors booked 13 victories in a row in all competitions and are three points clear from Manchester United. City hadn’t lost since their trip to London when Tottenham celebrated a 2:0 win. Although Kevin de Bruyne and the lads are not efficient as they used to be in previous seasons, they are very disciplined in the back. Since that loss against the Spurs, Pep Guardiola’s side conceded only five times. Manchester City celebrated four times in a row on the road, and this game could be crucial for their title bid.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
We expect to see a fascinating clash, and although Liverpool is inconsistent, the hosts won’t give up. Both teams have the chance to win some points, and the game could end in a draw.
Goals Market Prediction
Both sides have significant attacking potential, and they can score against any team. We believe that the nets won’t remain still in this clash.
Draw @ 3.60
BTTS Yes @ 1.60
Correct score 1:1 @ 7.00
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Manchester United vs Everton
After two rounds from which they picked up only a point, Manchester United got back on the winning track with style. They booked an astonishing 9:0 victory over Southampton last Tuesday and remained three points behind Manchester City. That one made Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side the most efficient team in the Premier League. However, Marcus Rashford and the lads need to continue in the same fashion and hope for their rivals to slump at the same time. The Red Devils had a terrible start to the campaign, especially when playing at Old Trafford. Nevertheless, they managed to improve home displays, and Manchester United booked four wins in the previous five games at their ground. The hosts need to be on their top-level in February since great challenges expect them starting from March.
Everton sits in 7th place, but the visitors don’t give up on the Champions League spot battle. They are only four points behind fourth-placed Liverpool, with two games in hand. Carlo Ancelotti’s side has been in a variable form lately as they booked two wins and lost twice in the previous five rounds. Dominic Calvert-Lewin and the lads are doing a very good job in the front. On the other hand, although the defense has been decent, the away side didn’t manage to keep the clean sheet on the past five occasions. Everton puts excellent performances on the road, and they won four times in a row at the away grounds. Seven wins from ten outings is a fantastic record, and the visitors hope of extending it.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
It is going to be an exciting clash as both sides have the chance to get some points from it. However, the hosts are full of confidence after their remarkable victory in the latest round, and they will take all three points.
Goals Market Prediction
Manchester United has been involved in many efficient matches at Old Trafford this season. We expect to see another exciting display, and the game should go over a 2.5 margin.
Manchester United to win @ 1.55
Over 2.5 FT @ 1.65
Correct score 3:1 @ 13.00
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Juventus vs Roma
The defending champions had a slow start into the season, and they spilled too many points. Andrea Pirlo almost got sacked after a 3:0 defeat against Fiorentina at home, but he “survived” on the bench. It turned out that the decision of Bianconeri’s board was right. Juventus improved its form significantly and climbed to 4th place, being eight points behind Inter, but with two games in hand. Cristiano Ronaldo and the lads booked several important wins, including the one against Milan. The home side celebrates nine victories in the last ten games in all competitions. They tightened the defense, as Juventus conceded only once on the previous five occasions. The hosts need to keep up the pace if they want to remain in the title race.
Roma tied two victories, and they are one point ahead of their upcoming rivals. Those back-to-back wins came after a tough 3:0 defeat in the Derby della Capitale against Lazio. Paulo Fonseca’s side plays pretty attractive football this season, and the visitors are one of the most productive teams in Serie A. However, Gianluca Mancini and the lads need to improve their defensive work, as they conceded 33 times. Roma has been clinical lately, as the away side netted seven goals in the past two rounds. On the other hand, they haven’t been too confident on the road. Roma allowed 20 goals when playing away from home, and they suffered three defeats in the last five outings. The visitors need to put a disciplined performance if they want to get back home undefeated.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Juventus is on the rise, and the hosts are full of confidence after beating Inter in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-finals. We believe they will pick up where they left off and celebrate a win in this clash.
Goals Market Prediction
Head-to-head clashes between these two sides have been very exciting lately. We saw at least three goals on the last four occasions, while their previous three duels went over a 3.5 margin. We expect another efficient match and at least three goals in total.
Juventus to win @ 1.75
Over 2.5 FT @ 1.60
Correct score 2:1 @ 8.50
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Fiorentina vs Inter
Fiorentina doesn’t enjoy the current campaign too much, as the hosts sit in 12th place. They are too far from the continental spot battles, as the home side is 15 points behind the 6thplaced Lazio. On the other hand, Cesare Prandelli’s side is not in a danger zone but should be extra careful. A poor streal could get them in trouble, as Viola is seven points clear from Cagliari. Fiorentina booked only five victories so far in the season, and everybody expected more from this team. Their major pain point is poor finishing since Dusan Vlahovic and the lads scored only 21 times. Their defensive work is pretty decent, as Fiorentina allowed 31 goals so far in the season. Nevertheless, the hosts improved their home displays and haven’t lost five times in a row at Stadio Artemio Franchi. They tied two wins at the home soil, and the fans hope their team can continue that streak.
Inter comes to Florence after losing against Juventus in a mid-week Coppa Italia fixture. Although they had an early lead, Bianconeri managed to turn around the result thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace. That game just continued Inter’s inconsistent form. The visitors booked only two wins in the last five Serie A rounds. Nevertheless, Antonio Conte’s side has been pretty confident in a 4:0 victory over Benevento the previous weekend. They are two points behind Milan and looking forward to continuing the title battle. Romelu Lukaku and the lads are the most productive team in the league with 49 goals scored, but lately, they struggle on the road. Inter hasn’t celebrated away from home in the last three outings. They shouldn’t underestimate Fiorentina, as Inter almost lost in their season-opener against Viola at home.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Although neither of the sides has been playing constantly well lately, Inter is a strong favorite. We believe the visitors will meet the expectations and get back home with all three points.
Goals Market Prediction
Their recent head-to-head clashes were a joy to watch. Inter celebrated a 4:3 win in the opening round this season, while we haven’t seen goals in both nets just once in their previous eight matches. Although Fiorentina struggles in the front, Inter is not so good in defense, and we expect both teams to score.
Inter to win @ 1.55
BTTS Yes @ 1.80
Correct score 1:2 @ 8.00
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea
Nothing has been going well for the hosts starting from their clash against Liverpool. Aside from the fact that they lost 3:1, the Spurs cannot count on injured Harry Kane. Tottenham’s key player will be off for some time, and Jose Mourinho needs to implement a backup plan. It didn’t go well against Brighton as the Spurs lost 1:0. Another tough challenge is ahead of them since Chelsea is coming to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The hosts are six points behind the fourth-placed Leicester City, with one game in hand. However, they lost twice in a row and need to get back on the winning track. Heung-Min Son and the lads need to improve their home displays as they booked only two wins in the previous five matches. They also need to strengthen defense when playing at the home ground, as Tottenham conceded 12 times. The home side needs to put much better display if they want to win this game.
After sacking Frank Lampard, Chelsea picked up four points from two rounds. They drew against Wolves and booked a 2:0 win over Burnley last weekend. Thomas Tuchel’s side hasn’t conceded in these two games, and it seems the Blues can continue with high-level performances. The visitors are leveled up with their rivals in the table and want to challenge the top four. Tammy Abraham and the lads have been doing very well in the front, but they need to tighten up the defense. Chelsea lost four times on their last five outings and needs to improve away displays. The Blues’ fans are also worried about poor performances in derbies this season, and we’ll see if Tuchel can bring some changes.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Neither of the sides has been consistent lately. However, Tottenham is on a decline, while Chelsea shows signs of improvement. We believe the visitors can celebrate in this match and get back home with all three points.
Goals Market Prediction
Both teams have been pretty productive, while they haven’t been too disciplined in the back this season. We expect both teams to score, and therefore, nets shouldn’t remain still.
Chelsea to win @ 2.05
BTTS Yes @ 1.75
Correct score 1:2 @ 9.50
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Leeds United vs Everton
Leeds United is on a good track of securing at least the safe mid-table position. The home side is 15 points ahead of the danger zone and sitting in 12th place. Marcelo Bielsa’s team booked two wins in a row, both on the road. The Whites managed to beat Newcastle United first, while in the latest round, they surprised Leicester City despite trailing 1:0 early in the game. Patrick Bamford and the lads have been very good in front of the oppositions’ net. However, their defensive work should be improved as Leeds conceded 36 times so far. The hosts also need to be more confident at the home ground, as they celebrated only three times at Elland Road. If they win the third time in a row, Leeds could enter the continental spots race.
After picking only a point in the last two rounds, Everton slipped to the 8th spot. Nevertheless, they are only six points behind Leicester City, with two games in hand. Carlo Ancelotti’s side failed to a surprising 2:0 defeat against struggling Newcastle, although everybody expected an easy win. The Toffees haven’t celebrated at home on the last three occasions, and therefore, they missed the chance to remain in the top four. On the other hand, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and the lads are excellent on the road. They missed the opportunity to win only once in the last five outings. Six victories from nine trips are one of the best away records in the league. Everton needs to keep up that pace if they want to secure a Champions League spot next season.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Leeds United can upset any team in the Premier League, and they will search for another win. On the other hand, Everton is one of the best visiting teams in the competition. Therefore, we won’t be surprised if these two teams split points.
Goals Market Prediction
Everton failed to score just once on the road, while Leeds United enjoys its attacking style. We think both sides are capable of scoring, and the nets won’t remain still in this clash.
Draw @ 3.60
BTTS Yes @ 1.55
Correct score 2:2 @ 12.00
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Napoli vs Atalanta (Coppa Italia)
Although we expected to see Napoli in the title race, the hosts would be happy to clinch the Champions League ticket. They are nine points behind Milan and sit in 5th place. However, Gennaro Gattuso’s side has one game in hand, and they can hope of entering the title battle. The Partenopei dropped too many points in some surprising defeats, like the one against Spezia one month ago. The home side didn’t succeed in winning the Super Cup after losing to Juventus in the finals. Napoli has been equally successful at home and on the road. Kalidou Koulibaly and the lads are the second-best defense in Serie A, while their teammates from the final third have also been excellent. Napoli scored six goals on the last two occasions, and they want to keep up in the same fashion.
Atalanta has been in a variable form lately, and only two wins in the previous five rounds saw them dropping to 7th place. However, they are only one point behind their upcoming rivals, and nobody should underestimate them in the Champions League spot battle. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side doesn’t give up on its attacking style. Luis Muriel and the lads are the second-most productive team in Serie A with 45 goals scored. After an excellent performance at San Siro and a 3:0 victory against Milan, La Dea slumped to a 3:1 defeat against in-form Lazio at home. Atalanta suffered only one loss on the road in ten outings. Napoli will face a pretty tough challenge to crack them, as the visitors want to extend their unbeatable run at away grounds.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
It is a very tough game to predict, as both sides have a good chance to progress further. Although nobody should write-off Atalanta, we believe Napoli will secure a place in the finals.
Goals Market Prediction
Both teams are doing an excellent job in front of the oppositions’ goal this season. Therefore, we expect to see balls in both nets at the end of the game.
Napoli to win @ 2.40
BTTS Yes @ 1.55
Correct score 2:1 @ 9.50
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Inter vs Juventus (Coppa Italia)
Inter still sits in second place in Serie A, being two points behind their fiercest rivals, Milan. They haven’t been too consistent lately, and the hosts missed the chance to climb on the top spot. However, Antonio Conte’s side eliminated Milan in the previous round of this competition and scheduled a clash with Juventus. That was a sparkling game, and Christian Eriksen scored a free-kick deep in the stoppage time. Romelu Lukaku and the lads have been clinical in front of the oppositions’ net this season with 49 goals scored. However, they have troubles in the back as the hosts conceded 23 times. Inter has been almost perfect when playing at their ground as they allowed only four points to their visitors. These two sides faced each other just two weeks ago when Inter celebrated a 2:0 victory. The home side will try to repeat that scenario.
Although the defending Serie A champions had troubles at the beginning of the campaign, they improved a lot lately. Juventus booked four wins in the last five rounds and climbed to 4th place. Bianconeri are seven points behind the top spot, but they have one game in hand. Since this team has a winning character, nobody should write them off from the title battle. Andrea Pirlo’s side is the best defensive team in the league, and they also became more productive. Cristiano Ronaldo and the lads lifted the Super Cup trophy in January, and that might be a boost of confidence for the Torino side. Juventus managed to keep the clean sheet in the last four matches in all competitions. If they pick up where they left off, the visitors can hope of progressing to the finals.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
It is going to be a very tight clash, especially since Juventus raised its level of performance. Therefore, we wouldn’t be surprised if this match ends in a draw and goes to the extra-time.
Goals Market Prediction
Although Juventus has been unbeatable in the back lately, Inter has massive attacking potential. We believe that both teams are capable of scoring in this match.
Draw @ 3.50
BTTS Yes @ 1.80
Correct score 1:1 @ 6.50
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Manchester United vs Southampton
A surprising defeat against Sheffield United last Wednesday ended United’s unbeatable run of 13 matches. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side managed to get back from London with just a point from Arsenal last weekend. Therefore, the red Devils slipped to 2nd place, being three points behind Manchester City. Liverpool also managed to improve lately and, we should see an exciting title battle. The hosts now need to show the winning character, as the public thinks they got afraid of becoming the champions. Bruno Fernandes and the lads need to improve their finishing since four goals in the last five rounds are not enough for remaining on the top. United shouldn’t spill more points at Old Trafford, and they need to get back on the winning track.
Southampton entered a poor streak, as they lost three times in a row. They have been around the continental qualification for a long time, but the visitors slipped to the 11th spot. Everybody expected them to keep up the pace after a 1:0 win over Liverpool, but that didn’t happen. Danny Ings and the lads have some trouble in converting their chances into goals lately. The Saints scored only twice in the previous five Premier League rounds, and Ralph Hasenhuttl needs to urgently address that issue. It’s still not too late for Southampton to enter the battle for the Europa League spot as they are four points behind Tottenham. They have been pretty tight when playing away from home this season, as Southampton lost only twice on the road. However, they have also been involved in a lot of draws. The visitors need to put a disciplined performance and try to remain undefeated in this match.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
The hosts cannot allow themselves to lose points at Old Trafford if they want to keep challenging the title. We believe they will meet the expectations and get all three points from this match.
Goals Market Prediction
Head-to-head matches between these two sides have been very exciting and efficient lately. Bots teams were able to score in their last five encounters, and we don’t think this one will be much different.
Manchester United to win @ 1.55
BTTS Yes @ 1.70
Correct score 2:1 @ 9.00
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Sporting vs Benfica
Sporting is waiting for almost two decades to lift the title, and it seems they have never been closer. They won the Primeira Liga last time back in 2002, and during that period, Benfica and Porto were much more successful. However, the Lions are enjoying an excellent campaign in the domestic championship. They are the only undefeated team in the competition, and Sporting missed the chance to win only three times. Ruben Amorim’s side is four points ahead of Porto and six clear from their upcoming rivals. Sebastian Coates and the lads are excellent in the back. Their rock-solid defense conceded only nine goals so far. On the other hand, Pedro Goncalves is clinical in front of the oppositions’ net with 12 goals scored in 13 appearances. Sporting allowed only two points to their visitors this season, making them one of the league’s best hosts. Three points from this match would increase their chances of winning the title, although we are halfway through the season.
Benfica sits in 3rd spot, being six points behind Sporting. The Eagles spilled too many points in draws lately. The visitors booked three draws in the last four rounds, which saw them declining on the table. Haris Seferovic and the lads are doing very well in the final third, while Benfica could have been tighter in the back. Jorge Jesus’s side conceded 15 times, which is unusual for the team of that quality. Benfica managed to snatch a point in Porto two rounds ago but didn’t capitalize that against Nacional at home. Their away performances haven’t been too confident as the visitors celebrated only twice in the last five outings. Jorge Jesus faces severe selection issues since some players have been tested positive for Covid-19. First-choice goalkeeper Odisseas Vlachodimos, defenders Nicolas Otamendi and Nuno Tavares, and striker Everton will be sidelined for this clash.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
These derbies are always hard to predict, and anything can happen in this one as well. Sporting is full of confidence, while Benfica has had a few hiccups lately. The visitors cannot count on some vital players, and the home side can take advantage of that to win the clash.
Goals Market Prediction
Their matches at Estadio Jose Alvalade have been pretty tight lately. Since Sporting is very hard to crack in the back, this game might stay under a 2.5 margin.
Sporting to win @ 2.60
Under 2.5 FT @ 1.80
Correct score 1:0 @ 8.50
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Feyenoord vs PSV
Only three rounds ago, the home side could hope of being a title contender, but everything fell apart. Feyenoord lost three times in a row and slipped to 5th place. The hosts are now 12 points behind Ajax, and it is hard to expect that they can get back into the race. Their slump started in De Klassieker with a 1:0 defeat in Amsterdam. Further on, Dick Advocaat’s side lost to AZ Alkmaar at home and Heerenveen on the road. The team’s confidence hit low, and the hosts need to get back on the winning track urgently. Although Marcos Senesi and the lads have been very good in the back throughout the campaign, their teammates in the attacking line should have been more efficient. Despite losing only once at De Kuip, Feyenoord spilled too many points in draw matches at the home ground. Another tough challenge is in front of them, and they need to show a character.
PSV celebrated three times in a row, and they are still managing to keep pace with Ajax. The visitors are second in the table, being four points behind the defending champions. Roger Schmidt’s side is one of the tightest in Eredivisie, with 19 goals conceded. On the other hand, Donyell Malen and the lads are clinical in front of the oppositions’ net. PSV has been very disciplined in the back recently, as they managed to keep the clean sheet on the last three occasions. The visitors put good performances on the road, where they lost only once this season. They are full of confidence and eager to continue their winning streak. The rival is pretty tough, and PSV needs to keep the high standard of their displays.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Although they are in poor form, Feyenoord managed to beat PSV four times in the last five clashes at De Kuip. We believe they can end this abysmal run and remain undefeated in this game.
Goals Market Prediction
Head-to-head clashes between these two sides have always been very exciting. PSV has been excellent in the back lately, but the hosts are capable of scoring at least once. Therefore, we believe the nets won’t remain still in this one.
Draw @ 1.70
BTTS Yes @ 1.55
Correct score 2:2 @ 8.50
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Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona struggles this season, and they cannot find consistency in this campaign. Despite their four wins in a row in La Liga, the hosts haven’t been so convincing. Barca is 10 points behind Atletico Madrid, with their title rivals having a game in hand. Ronald Koeman’s side suffered four defeats in the first half of the campaign, and that’s too much for a team of such reputation. Leo Messi and the lads struggled in the Copa del Rey eight-finals against the Segunda side Rayo Vallecano. Nevertheless, they managed to turn around the result in the last 20 minutes after trailing 1:0. The home side is fourth on the table, and they didn’t celebrate at Camp Nou twice in a row. Barcelona needs to extend its winning streak to earn the chance of getting back into the title race.
Athletic Bilbao has been on an excellent run lately, as they booked five wins in a row in all competitions. The away side managed to beat Barcelona just two weeks ago in the Super Cup finals. Marcelino Garcia Toral’s side won that trophy deservedly, after being better against both Real Madrid and Barca. Inaki Williams and the lads are marching in Copa del Rey as well. They came back after being 1:0 down against Alcoyano to claim a place in the quarter-finals. Although things didn’t go very well in La Liga, the latest 5:1 victory against Getafe seems encouraging. Athletic Bilbao sits in the middle of the table, but they can enter the continental spot battle. The Basque side just needs to keep up where they left off, as they are five points behind Real Sociedad and with one game in hand. This match will be a real character test for them, and they want to get back home with at least a point.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Barcelona hasn’t been too convincing lately, but they have the chance to level up with Real Madrid in case of a victory. We believe the hosts will meet the expectations and get another important three points.
Goals Market Prediction
Athletic Bilbao has been pretty efficient lately, and they won’t come to Barcelona with a white flag. We believe both sides are capable of scoring at least once.
Barcelona to win @ 1.45
BTTS Yes @ 1.75
Correct score 2:1 @ 8.00
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Atalanta vs Lazio
These two sides are going to face each other for the second time in four days. Atalanta was more successful in their first clash and celebrated a 3:2 victory. That one saw them progressing to the next round of Coppa Italia, and this game will be a completely different one. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side sits in 5th place, and they are only a point behind the third-placed Roma. Luis Muriel and the lads have been unbeatable recently, as they haven’t lost since the end of November. Atalanta booked nine victories and five draws during that period in all competitions. The home side is the second most efficient team in Serie A, and they keep up playing attractive football. They have been on a very good run at home lately, as Atalanta missed the chance to win only once on the last five occasions. If they manage to keep up the form, the hosts can hope for another Champions League ticket.
After four victories in a row, Lacio climbed to the 7th spot. The away side is now only two points behind their upcoming rivals. Simone Inzaghi’s side put a good display at Gewiss Stadium on Wednesday, but it wasn’t enough for a victory. This time, Biancocelesti will try to remain undefeated and pick up where they left off. Ciro Immobile and the lads scored at least twice in the previous six games, and they improved the attacking work lately. The visitors have been putting excellent displays on the road, although they haven’t been consistent lately. Lazio needs to maintain a high level of performance to remain in the race for the top four.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Another exciting clash is ahead of us, and both sides have the chance to win some points. However, we think the hosts are closer to victory, and Atalanta should celebrate in this match.
Goals Market Prediction
Both sides possess significant attacking potential, and they’ve been excellent in front of the oppositions’ net lately. Their head-to-head clashes have been a joy to watch recently, and we expect to see goals on both sides once again.
Atalanta to win @ 1.70
BTTS Yes @ 1.55
Correct score 2:1 @ 8.50
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Inter vs Lazio
Inter sits in the 2nd spot, being two points behind its fiercest rivals Milan. The hosts got knocked out of the Coppa Italia on Tuesday after failing to beat Juventus on the road. However, Antonio Conte’s side tied two victories in Serie A, which keep the home side competitive in the title race. Inter managed to keep the clean sheet in the previous two rounds, which is encouraging since they had many troubles in the backline this season. On the other hand, Romelu Lukaku and the lads are still the most efficient team in the league. Inter has been pretty dominant at the home ground, leaving its visitors with a total of just four points. If they want to remain candidates for the title, the hosts need to pick up where they left off.
Lazio enjoys an excellent run that launched the visitors to the 5th spot. Biancocelesti celebrated six times in a row, and they are only nine points behind Milan. Stefan Radu and the lads tightened up their defense and conceded only three times during the winning streak. Once again, Ciro Immobile is one of the best strikers in Serie A, netting 14 times so far in the campaign. Simone Inzaghi’s side is full of confidence, and they want to keep their run going. Lazio is among the best visiting teams in the competition, as they booked six wins from ten outings. They tied two victories on the road, against Parma and Atalanta, and will search for the third in a row.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
It is going to be a very exciting clash, and although Inter is a favorite, Lazio can avoid a defeat. We believe the visitors will continue with their great performances and get back home with at least a point.
Goals Market Prediction
Both sides have great attacking potential, and they can score against any team. Therefore, we don’t think the nets will remain intact in this clash.
Lazio AH +0 @ 3.45
BTTS Yes @ 1.65
Correct score 2:2 @ 12.00