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Everton vs Newcastle
The Premier League has no time to rest this week after a midweek schedule that saw some surprise results. The action starts again at 12:30pm GMT on Saturday afternoon when Everton look to keep up their decent recent form against a free falling Newcastle side at Goodison Park. All signs point to a solid home win but is there any chance of a shock victory for the visitors?
Everton started the season so well and after a little bumpy patch during the end of October and start of November it now looks like Carlo Ancelotti's side are finding their feet again. The Toffees are currently in 7th place but only 4 points off the Champions League qualification spots with up to two games in hand on the clubs around them. They come into this game with a number of absentees still unable to return to action including Allan, Fabian Delph, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, and Niels Nkounkou. It's now just 1 loss in their last 8 league games for the team. The defence has started to tighten up a bit. Even though the clean sheets aren't quite coming as frequently as they'd like they've now not conceded more than 1 goal in each of their last 9 league games. If you want a cheeky anytime scorer bet then Dominic Calvert-Lewin has bagged 5 goals in his last 4 matches against Newcastle.
Newcastle are once again in a dire position. It seems to be almost a traditional situation. The Magpies find themselves down in 16th place and only 6 points above the relegation zone with 18th placed Fulham also boasting a game in hand on them. It's now 2 draws and 7 defeats from their last 9 league games. Manager Steve Bruce comes into this game facing a decision about whether he feels Allan Saint-Maximin is fit enough to start. The team has now lost 5 away league matches in a row and have failed to score in 5 of their last 7 league games so they need to find some creativity and goals from somewhere. Unfortunately, Bruce has an awful record against Everton as a manager. The former Aston Villa and Sheffield United man has failed to win any of his 11 away games against the Merseyside club.
As if the basic facts weren't depressing enough for Newcastle fans to read, they'll see their pessimism given even more weight by knowing that Everton have only lost 1 of the last 16 home games against the Tyneside team. I can't see anything other than a convincing win for the home team and it wouldn't surprise if their improved defensive displays continue with a clean sheet here.
Everton to Win to Nil @ 2.55 with BetVictor
Anytime Scorer: Dominic Calvert-Lewin @ 2.10 with SpreadEx

Tottenham vs Liverpool
The big game in the Premier League for these midweek fixtures is the clash on Thursday night between Tottenham and Liverpool in an 8pm GMT kick-off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Both of these teams were looking like solid title contenders earlier in the season but different dips in form have seen them drop off the pace as their rivals have taken full advantage. Will either side prevail victorious here or will they cancel each other out?
Tottenham come into this game in 6th place but only 2 points outside the Champions League qualification spaces. It's been a turbulent festive and new year period for Jose Mourinho's men but they appear to be steadying the ship slightly. It's now 8 matches without defeat across all competitions as the team seems to be re-discovering some early season form. This game poses a defensive problem that Mourinho must solve with both Ben Davies and Sergio Reguilon ruled out through injury. Matt Doherty is also a doubt. One statistic that is an impressive one for Mourinho is that he's unbeaten in 6 home Premier League games against the reigning champions. However, his record against Jurgen Klopp isn't quite as positive having only won 2 of his 12 encounters with the German.
Liverpool are in danger of letting this season get away from them. Klopp has started to appear to lose his cool on more than a couple of occasions and that's very unlike the composed Reds manager. The team is down to 5th in the table having failed to win any of their last 5 league matches. A combination of injuries and players hitting a bad run of form has hit the side all at once. An example of that is Mohamed Salah who has scored 13 league goals this season but hasn't hit the back of the net during 2021 in the league. The club's premature exit from the FA Cup in the 4th Round this past weekend to rivals Manchester United has also added further pressure to the club's campaign. Away form remains a big concern for Liverpool with the team having only won 1 of their last 8 away league matches. On a more optimistic note, if you're looking for an anytime scorer bet then Roberto Firmino has scored in 4 of his last 5 appearances against Tottenham.
This is a big match for both of these sides. A victory could propel them right back into the title hunt. I mean, personally, I think it's slowly turning out to be Manchester City's to lose but who knows. If you're still in the fight come "twitchy bum time", as Sir Alex Ferguson used to call the Easter period, then you stand every chance. I'm just not sure either team has a) the capabilities to go on and win this game or b) have the desire to risk losing in order to get the win. A draw will suit both teams and I think that's the most likely outcome.
Draw @ 3.90 with Novibet
BTTS @ 1.64 with SBK

No joy last night. Spurs v Liverpool tonight and there's one bet that won't come as much of a surprise to anyone who notices my incoherent ramblings on here!
20 points on Son to assist a goal at 9/2 with Lads (boosted from 17/4)
As I've observed before, Kane may be flattered by his assist stats this season but Son is a consistent provider and if I could only follow one player in this market (subject to price holding up) it would be him.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool
Tottenham has been in fine form lately, as they haven’t lost eight times in a row. During that unbeatable run, they missed the chance to win only twice. After failing to a 2:0 defeat against Leicester City, the Spurs tied four matches without losing in Premier League. Jose Mourinho’s side sits in 6th place, but they are only two points behind West Ham and have two games in hand. Harry Kane and the lads have been pretty productive lately, and they improved their attacking work.On the other hand, Tottenham failed to keep its net intact three times in a row, and they need to tighten up the defense a bit. The home side had some troubles when playing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as they booked only four victories on nine occasions. If they want to keep challenging one of the Champions League spots, the hosts need to stop spilling points at their ground.
Liverpool is on a very bad run lately, as they celebrated just one win in the last seven matches in all competitions. That victory came against the youthful Aston Villa in the FA Cup, who had selection troubles due to a Covid-19 pandemic. The latest kick in the teeth came against Manchester United. The Red Devils booked a 3:2 win and eliminated Liverpool from the world’s oldest football competition. Mo Salah and the lads slipped to the 5th position, and they are only one point ahead of their upcoming rivals. The Reds have been facing issues in converting their chances into goals. Liverpool failed to score in the previous four Premier League fixtures. They are currently seven points behind Manchester City, and if they don’t get back on the winning track urgently, Liverpool will lose the chance of defending the title.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Tottenham enjoys a much better form compared to its rivals. They will also search for revenge after losing at Anfield in the stoppage time in December. Therefore, we believe the home side will get at least a point from this clash.
Goals Market Prediction
Jose Mourinho will definitely try to exploit Liverpool’s lack of efficiency and provide them some extra trouble. That’s being said, we expect to see a very tight clash that won’t go over a 2.5 margin.
Tottenham Hotspur AH +0 @ 2.50
Under 2.5 FT @ 2.10
Correct score 1:0 @ 13.00

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool
Tottenham has been in fine form lately, as they haven’t lost eight times in a row. During that unbeatable run, they missed the chance to win only twice. After failing to a 2:0 defeat against Leicester City, the Spurs tied four matches without losing in Premier League. Jose Mourinho’s side sits in 6th place, but they are only two points behind West Ham and have two games in hand. Harry Kane and the lads have been pretty productive lately, and they improved their attacking work.On the other hand, Tottenham failed to keep its net intact three times in a row, and they need to tighten up the defense a bit. The home side had some troubles when playing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as they booked only four victories on nine occasions. If they want to keep challenging one of the Champions League spots, the hosts need to stop spilling points at their ground.
Liverpool is on a very bad run lately, as they celebrated just one win in the last seven matches in all competitions. That victory came against the youthful Aston Villa in the FA Cup, who had selection troubles due to a Covid-19 pandemic. The latest kick in the teeth came against Manchester United. The Red Devils booked a 3:2 win and eliminated Liverpool from the world’s oldest football competition. Mo Salah and the lads slipped to the 5th position, and they are only one point ahead of their upcoming rivals. The Reds have been facing issues in converting their chances into goals. Liverpool failed to score in the previous four Premier League fixtures. They are currently seven points behind Manchester City, and if they don’t get back on the winning track urgently, Liverpool will lose the chance of defending the title.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Tottenham enjoys a much better form compared to its rivals. They will also search for revenge after losing at Anfield in the stoppage time in December. Therefore, we believe the home side will get at least a point from this clash.
Goals Market Prediction
Jose Mourinho will definitely try to exploit Liverpool’s lack of efficiency and provide them some extra trouble. That’s being said, we expect to see a very tight clash that won’t go over a 2.5 margin.
Tottenham Hotspur AH +0 @ 2.50
Under 2.5 FT @ 2.10
Correct score 1:0 @ 13.00

Brighton vs Fulham
It's great to see everyone contributing and covering so many different games from these midweek fixtures. Some great tips being posted so far so let's hope the results fall in our favour tonight as the second of three nights of top flight action take place. I'm going to cover the relegation battle between Brighton and Fulham that's set to kick-off at 7:30pm GMT on Wednesday night from the Amex Stadium.
Brighton will come into this game boosted by a huge 1-0 win away to an erratic Leeds in their last league game. Graham Potter's side picked up their first league win after a winless run of 9 matches. The 3 points picked up in that victory has moved the club 5 points clear of the relegation zone and that gap will be extended with a win here against 18th placed Fulham. The Seagulls are still yet to win a league game at home this season though with it now being 13 league matches at home since they last tasted victory. A win here would only be the second time under Potter's management that Brighton will have won back-to-back league games. To add to the pessimism, Brighton have never won a Premier League game on a Wednesday having drawn 5 and lost 5.
Fulham had looked to be turning a corner as they ground out draws against superior opposition but Scott Parker's side failed to pick up a win in any of those matches. The Cottagers are down in 18th place still and 5 points adrift of safety. It's also now 8 league games without a win and the 3-0 loss at home to Burnley in the FA Cup 4th Round has seen more defeat thrown at them. That has extended their losing run in all competitions to three matches. Defence remains a problem for Parker with only West Brom and Sheffield United keeping fewer clean sheets than the London club this season.
Is this the game where experience at this level really tells? This is a huge match for both of these teams. We could either see Brighton pull away from the relegation zone and inflict a psychological blow to their opponents or we could see Fulham claw their way back out of trouble. Or the teams could nullify each other in a totally uninspiring affair. I've praised Brighton a lot this season and feel a good run of results is always just around the corner. I know a lot of pundits and tipsters are torn between the home win and draw. I think Brighton's home form is the sticking point for me so I'm going to go for a draw.
Draw @ 3.50 with RedZone
Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.74 with SBK

Everton vs Leicester City
Everton improved its form recently, and the hosts celebrated four times in the last five rounds. They already beat Leicester City on the road, booked two more away victories. The Toffees are only two points behind their fiercest rivals Liverpool, but with two games in hand. Carlo Ancelotti’s team was pretty confident in the FA Cup as well, as they advanced to the next round thanks to a 3:0 win over Sheffield Wednesday. Dominic Calvert-Lewin ended his goal drought in that match with a 29th-minute opener. Everton improved its defensive work lately as the hosts conceded only twice in the last five games in all competitions. However, they need to improve their home displays as the Toffees have already lost three times on nine occasions at their pitch. With a potential victory in this clash, Everton can advance to the top four on the table.
Leicester City entered a winning streak as they celebrated five times in a row. From those five, three victories came in the Premier League, and that run launched them to 3rd spot. The Foxes are only two points behind Manchester City and leveled up with Man City in the 2nd place. Jamie Vardy and the lads are among the most efficient teams in the competition with 35 goals scored, and Brandon Rodgers’s side plays very attractive football. However, the Foxes’ top goalscorer won’t be available for this game due to an injury. Leicester City also enjoys its FA Cup campaign, and they are still in the competition after a 3:1 victory over Brentford last weekend. The visitors have improved their defense lately, and they managed to keep the clean sheet in the previous two rounds in the Premier League. Leicester City puts excellent displays on the road, as they allowed only four points to their hosts. The away side wants to extend its winning streak and attack the top spot.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Both teams have been in excellent form lately, and we expect to see an exciting clash. We wouldn’t be surprised if the game ends in a draw since both sides have chances of remaining undefeated.
Goals Market Prediction
Neither side managed to keep the clean sheet five times on the previous seven occasions in their head-to-head clashes. We expect another efficient game, and the nets shouldn’t remain still.
Draw @ 3.30
BTTS Yes @ 1.80
Correct score 1:1 @ 6.50

Southampton vs Arsenal
Southampton will host Arsenal for the second time in three days. The hosts came up as the winners from the first one and went further in the next round of the FA Cup. Gabriel’s own goal was a decisive one in this game, which was very tight. The Saints sit in 10th place, but they are only five points behind the top four. However, they have been inconsistent in the past five rounds, as Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side celebrated only once during that period. Nevertheless, Ryan Bertrand and the lads haven’t conceded four times in a row at St. Mary’s Stadium in all competitions. Southampton plays pretty disciplined football this season, and although they haven’t been too efficient, their defense is doing a very good job. They booked five home victories from nine occasions and want to continue a positive run at their soil.
Arsenal improved their Premier League form recently as Mikel Arteta’s side failed to win just once in the last five rounds. Since this campaign is pretty disappointing for the Gunners, they still have the chance to get back in the race for one of the continental spots. The visitors are two points behind their upcoming rivals, and they will be looking to continue the good streak. Despite their own goal in the latest clash, Kieran Tierney and the lads have significantly improved their defensive work. They managed to keep the clean sheet five times in a row before Saturday’s match. Although Arsenal plays much more disciplined in the back, Nicolas Pepe and the lads need to be more clinical in front of the oppositions’ net as they netted only 23 times. Their away record is pretty decent, and Arsenal booked two straight victories on the road. The Gunners are searching for the third one in a row.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
We expect to see a very tight clash, and both sides have their chances of remaining undefeated. Therefore, we wouldn’t be surprised if the game ends in a draw.
Goals Market Prediction
Both teams have been involved in a lot of low-scoring matches lately. Their last three head-to-head clashes remained under a 2.5 margin, and we don’t expect much different one this time,
Draw @ 3.40
Under 2.5 FT @ 1.90
Correct score 1:1 @ 7.00

St. Etienne vs Lyon
It has been a very disappointing campaign for the home side so far. St. Etienne sits in 16th place, and they are only four points ahead of the relegation zone. To make things worse, Claude Puel’s team celebrated just once on the previous 17 occasions. They tied three victories at the very start of the season, but their form dramatically declined. Les Verts struggle to convert their chances into goals as they netted only 20 times. Lucas Douath and the lads need to tighten their defense as they conceded six times in a row. St. Etienne enters the Rhone-Alpes derby after two consecutive defeats against Reims and Strasbourg, both on the road. On the other hand, the hosts tied four straight draws at the home ground, and want to remain undefeated once more, this time against the strong rivals.
After two winless rounds, Lyon slipped to 2nd spot, being two points behind PSG and Lille. Rudi Garcia’s side drew away to Rennes but failed to a surprising 1:0 defeat against Metz at home. That was Lyon’s first game after 15 occasions not to score. Memphis Depay and the lads have been pretty productive in front of the oppositions’ net, while their defensive work has also been quite decent. Lyon has been putting excellent performances away from home, and they missed the chance to win only once in the previous five outings. The visitors won’t face any significant selection issues, and everybody is fit to get back Lyon on the winning track.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Lyon is considered a strong favorite in this game, but St. Etienne is a very tricky team that can explode at any time. Since their rivalry is pretty strong, the hosts will give their best to remain undefeated. Since Lyon hasn’t been playing well lately either, we believe in a surprise, and the game could end in a draw.
Goals Market Prediction
Although the hosts haven’t been much efficient this season, they failed to score against Lyon only once in the past seven games at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Therefore, we expect to see both teams finding the back of the opposition’s net this time.
Draw @ 4.75
BTTS Yes @ 1.80
Correct score 1:1 @ 9.00

Monaco vs Marseille
Thanks to an excellent run and three victories in a row, Monaco climbed to 4th position, only four points behind Lyon. The hosts haven’t lost five times in a row, and during that streak, they missed the chance to win only once. Although Niko Kovac’s side should be tighter in the back, their attacking work significantly improved. Kevin Volland and the lads scored at least three goals in each of the previous three games. Monaco also got back on the winning track at the home soil after losing to Lens and drawing against St. Etienne. The home side is the second most productive team in the league, and if they manage to keep up the form, Monaco could enter the race for a Champions League spot.
On the other hand, Marseille entered a winless run that saw them declining to 6th place. They are four points behind their upcoming rivals, but with one game in hand. The away side picked up just a point from the last three rounds, and the lack of efficiency should worry Andre Villas-Boas. If we consider the Super Cup game against PSG, their losing streak extends to three matches. Marseille lost their last two home games, and one of those was against Nimes, the bottom-placed team at that time. Hiroki Sakai and the lads are among the best defensive sides in Ligue 1, but Marseille netted just once in the last three league games. Nevertheless, they have been doing well at away grounds this season. However, the visitors failed to get back home with a win from their last three outings. They need to improve the form urgently to stay in the race for the continental spots.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Monaco has been in much better form lately, and they want to pick up where they left off. On the other hand, Marseille’s confidence is low, and we won’t be surprised if they fail to another defeat
Goals Market Prediction
Head-to-head clashes between these two sides have been very exciting lately. Football fans could see goals in both nets on the previous nine occasions. Only one of their last 13 matches remained under a 2.5 margin. Therefore, we expect to see another efficient game with at least three goals in total.
Monaco to win @ 1.75
Over 2.5 FT @ 1.80
Correct score 3:2 @ 23.00

Inter vs Milan (Coppa Italia)
It has been an unsuccessful weekend in Serie A for both sides. Inter missed the chance to level up with their fiercest rivals on the top of the table after failing to win in Udine. A goalless draw certainly won’t please the away fans as they are still two points behind Milan. Antonio Conte’s side has been pretty inconsistent lately as the hosts celebrated just twice in the past five rounds in the top flight. Romelu Lukaku and the lads are clinical in front of the oppositions’ net, but their defense needs to tighten up a bit. Inter skipped Fiorentina in the previous round of Coppa Italia, but they needed to go into the extra time. The home side has been excellent at the home ground, as they allowed only four points to their visitors. Inter wants to attack all domestic trophies this season, and they are in a very good position to lift at least one of them.
Despite their convincing 3:0 defeat against Atalanta at home, Milan still tops the Serie A table. However, it was their second defeat in the previous four rounds, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the lads need to get back on the winning track if they want to remain in the current position. Stefano Pioli’s team does a very good job in the front, although the defense needs a bit of improvement. Rossoneri are almost impeccable on the road, as they failed to win only once in nine outings. They managed to get back home with a win from their last three outings, and the away form keeps them on the top. However, the Copa Italia eight-finals didn’t go smoothly for them either, as Milan eliminated Torino after the penalty shootout. They need to put another excellent away display to find their place in the semi-finals.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Neither of these two sides has been much confident lately, so this will be a great fight. Nevertheless, we expect to see a spectacular game that might go into the extra time as well.
Goals Market Prediction
Both teams have been pretty efficient this season, and their latest clashes have been pretty exciting. We don’t expect to see nets remaining still, and both sides should be capable of scoring at least once in the game.
Draw @ 3.50
BTTS Yes @ 1.60
Correct score 2:2 @ 12.00

Lazio vs Sassuolo
December wasn’t much successful for the home side, but Lazio improved its form significantly in 2021. The home side missed the chance to win only once in five games played in January in all competitions. They are on an excellent run of four straight victories, and the latest one saw them advancing to the next round in Coppa Italia. Three consecutive wins in Serie A saw Biancocelesti rising to the 7th spot. Simone Inzaghi’s side is only three points behind the third-placed Napoli and is in the position to challenge the Champions League ticket. The latest league victory in Derby della Capitale against Roma could be a huge boost of confidence to Ciro Immobile and the lads. Lazio also started playing much better at the home ground, and they tied three wins at Stadio Olimpico. The hosts want to keep up where they left off and remain in the race for the top four spots.
Sassuolo hasn’t been very consistent lately, and the away side booked two wins and lost twice in the past five rounds. However, they are still in a good position to fight for one of the continental spots as they are only a point behind their upcoming rivals. Sassuolo finished its Coppa Italia campaign with a 2:0 defeat against the Serie B side SPAL. Roberto De Zerbi’s team has been playing attractive and offensive football this season, and football fans could enjoy many goals in their fixtures. Filip Djuricic and the lads have been pretty creative in front of the oppositions’ net, but their defensive work could have been better. Neroverdi are one of Serie A’s best away sides, but from the last two outings, they got back home with empty pockets. They would need to put a very good display against in-form Lazio.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Lazio enjoys a hot run lately, and we expect them to continue in the same fashion. Therefore, we believe the hosts will pick up three points from this game and get closer to the top four on the table.
Goals Market Prediction
Both teams are focused on scoring a goal more than the opponent, no matter who is on the other side of the pitch. That is why we don’t think the nets will remain intact in this exciting clash.
Lazio to win @ 1.70
BTTS Yes @ 1.60
Correct score 2:1 @ 8.50

Milan vs Atalanta
Milan still manages to maintain high-level performances, and after a 3:1 defeat against Juventus, they tied two victories. Games against Torino and Cagliari came at the right time to get the confidence back, but the upcoming match against Atalanta will be a real challenge. Rossoneri’s biggest star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, recovered from his injury and scored a brace in the last round. Stefano Pioli’s side managed to keep its net intact in the previous two games, and they are still one of the tightest teams in the league. On the other hand, the attacking line does a very good job, and Mario Mandzukic might make it much stronger. Milan is three points ahead of their city rivals Inter, and the home side wants to preserve that advantage halfway through the campaign. However, Milan will face some selection troubles, as Hakan Calhanoglu, Alexis Saelemaekers, and Alessio Romagnoli will be sidelined for this game.
Atalanta is in an unbeatable run that lasts for the previous 12 games in all competitions. Although the visitors sit in 6th place, they are only one point behind the third-placed Napoli. However, Gian Piero Gasperini’s side failed to win the last two rounds, as they drew against Genoa and Udinese. Despite the heated atmosphere in the locker room, the away side manages to put excellent displays. Papu Gomez’s future in the club is still uncertain, and Atalanta’s best player from the past few seasons will likely leave the club. Luis Muriel and the lads are the second most productive team in Serie A, while they are decent in the back. Atalanta lost just once on the road this season, and they will face another tough challenge at Stadio San Siro.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
We expect that Milan’s selection troubles will dictate this clash’s outcome, as Atalanta’s chances of remaining undefeated significantly got increased. Therefore, we won’t be surprised if both sides pick up a point from this match.
Goals Market Prediction
One of these two teams managed to keep the clean sheet just once in their previous five head-to-head clashes. Both Milan and Atalanta have great attacking potential, and we expect to see goals in both nets.
Draw @ 3.80
BTTS Yes @ 1.50
Correct score 2:2 @ 12.00

Borussia Monchengladbach vs Borussia Dortmund
Gladbach improved its form lately as the hosts picked up ten points from the last four rounds. They come to this game after a narrow 1:0 win over Werder Bremen on Wednesday. Although they sit in 7th place, the Colts are just one point behind the top four. Marco Rose’s side has been pretty efficient this season, although they might try tightening up their defense. Gladbach suffered only one defeat at Borussia-Park but also allowed their opponents to get away with a draw four times. Lars Stindl and the lads are searching for the third consecutive home victory that can get them back into the battle for the Champions League places. However, the hosts still cannot count on the suspended Marcus Thuram.
After two straight victories, everybody saw Borussia Dortmund back on the winning track. However, the visitors managed to pick up just a point against struggling Mainz at home, while they failed to a 2:1 defeat against Bayer Leverkusen last round. They are still fourth on the table, but only one pint ahead of their upcoming rivals. Dortmund needs to be more consistent, and Erling Haaland should get much more support from his teammates. The Norwegian International is by far the best player on the team, while Jadon Sancho isn’t even close to the last season’s level. Dortmund also needs to address some defensive issues as the away side conceded too many times this season. They will also face some injury and suspension troubles, as Thomas Delaney, Axel Witsel, and Dan-Axel Zagadou will be sidelined.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Every Dortmunds game is tricky to predict this season, and this one is not much different. In our opinion, both teams have an equal chance of winning, and therefore, we expect the game to end in a draw.
Goals Market Prediction
Both sides have been involved in many efficient matches this season. They have significant attacking potential, but they don’t do very well in the back. That is why we don’t believe the nets are going to remain intact
Draw @ 3.60
BTTS Yes @ 1.50
Correct score 2:2 @ 11.00

Athletic Bilbao vs Getafe
Athletic Bilbao doesn’t enjoy their La Liga campaign very much, but the latest developments could give them a massive boost of confidence. The home side lifted the Super Cup trophy, while they were also successful in the Copa del Rey. Nobody saw them among contenders for the Super Cup glory, especially when the draw saw them facing Real Madrid in the semi-finals. However, Marcelino Garcia Toral’s side celebrated a 2:1 victory and booked the clash against another Spanish giant, Barcelona. Again, they were huge underdogs, especially since Barcelona struggles this season, and winning this competition would lift their confidence. Nevertheless, Inaki Williams and the lads showed their character, and after equalizing in the 90th minute, they fought the victory in the extra time. The hosts should take advantage of this positive momentum to improve their La Liga standings. They are currently in 13th place, being only four points ahead of the relegation zone. They have been playing pretty decently at the home ground, and if they keep up the pace, they will escape from the danger zone.
After the elimination from the Copa del Rey, Getafe booked two very important victories in La Liga. The visitors beat Elche on the road and picked up another three points against Huesca on their soil. These two wins saw them advancing to the 11th spot, and they are two points ahead of their upcoming rivals. Joseph Bordalas Jimenez’s side plays very disciplined football this season. Although they have lots of difficulties in converting chances into goals, Getafe is one of the best defensive teams in the league. Nemanja Maksimovic and the lads also improved their away performances lately, as they managed to get back home with two wins from the previous three outings. The visitors want to continue the winning streak and go to the top half of the table.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
It is going to be a very tight clash, as both sides have been playing well lately. However, we believe Athletic Bilbao is a slight favorite, and the hosts should secure all three points from this one.
Goals Market Prediction
The home side hasn’t been too efficient this season, while the visitors have been involved in many inefficient matches this season. Therefore, this game should remain under a 2.5 margin, just like their previous five head to head clashes.
Athletic Bilbao to win @ 2.30
Under 2.5 FT @ 1.40
Correct score 1:0 @ 5.50

Atletico Madrid vs Valencia
It has been an almost perfect campaign for Atletico Madrid so far. Diego Simeone’s warriors suffered only one defeat in the top flight, and they won 14 times in 17 rounds. Los Colchoneros are seven points clear of the defending champions Real Madrid, and since they have one game in hand, they will get the opportunity to increase the advantage. The only failure this season was the elimination from Copa del Rey by the lower-league side Cornella. Stefan Savic and the lads have been rock-solid in the back as Atletico conceded only seven goals. The hosts booked six straight victories in La Loga, and it seems nobody can stand their way. Although they were 1:0 down against Eibar last Thursday, Luis Suarez’s brace brought them new three points. Atletico allowed just one point to their visitors at Wanda Metropolitano, and they don’t have the intention to be more generous.
On the other hand, Valencia faces many troubles this season. They have financial difficulties, and that reflects on the team’s performance. The visitors sit in a disappointing 14th place, and they are only three points ahead of the relegation zone. Although Maximiliano Gome and the lads are doing a pretty good job in front of the oppositions’ net, their defense allowed too many goals. However, Carlos Javier Garcia’s side managed to remain undefeated three times in a row, which might be an encouraging signal for the away fans. Nevertheless, they had a lighter schedule, as Valencia faced Cadiz, Valladolid, and Osasuna. The visitors put decent displays away from home, as they suffered four defeats in nine outings. However, this one is going to be their toughest challenge during the current campaign.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Atletico Madrid didn’t show signs of insecurity after losing against minnows Cornella, and they quickly got back on the winning track. We expect them to continue in the same fashion and believe the hosts can book one more victory in a row.
Goals Market Prediction
The home side’s defense is almost unbeatable at home, as it allowed just two goals to their visiting rivals. They kept the clean sheet two times in a row at Wanda Metropolitano, and we expect to see another disciplined performance from Atletico.
Atletico Madrid to win @ 1.45
BTTS No @ 1.65
Correct score 2:0 @ 6.00

Alaves vs Real Madrid
Alaves has been in poor form lately as they snatched just a point from the last four rounds. They lost three games in a row in La Liga, while things didn’t go better in Copa del Rey either. Alaves got outclassed by the Segunda side Almeria in a 5:0 defeat last weekend. Meanwhile, Sevilla brought a victory from Vitoria-Gasteiz, leaving Alaves only a point ahead of the relegation zone. Things might negatively change for the home side as Elche has two games in hand. Abelardo’s side has trouble converting their chances into goals, as they scored only 17 goals in 19 rounds. Alaves also needs to improve its home record, as they celebrated only once on the previous five occasions. Real Madrid comes to town, and could they get a tougher challenge?
Real Madrid goes to this game after a humiliating defeat in Copa del Rey by minnows Alcoyano. Although Zinedine Zidane rested star players, with such a rotation, the defending champions should have won that one easily. Instead, they went to the extra time and failed to a shocking defeat before the penalty shootout by a ten-men rival. That game is just a culmination of Los Blancos’ troubles throughout the campaign. Karim Benzema and the lads celebrated only once in the last five matches in all competitions. They are already seven points behind Atletico Madrid, with Los Colchoneros having one game in hand. Real Madrid’s attempt to win the Super Cup came out to be unsuccessful, as they lost to Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals. To make things worse, the visitors cannot count on Nacho, Sergio Ramos, and Rodrygo, while Zinedine Zidane has been tested positive for Covid-19 and won’t be on the bench.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Neither of these two teams can be proud of their recent performances. Real Madrid needs to show the winning character and go for three points in this game despite all troubles. We believe they will meet the expectations and get back on the winning track.
Goals Market Prediction
Their games at Estadio Mendizorrotza have been pretty efficient lately, and just one of the last six clashes remained under a 2.5 margin. Real Madrid players should search for a comfortable win to boost their confidence, and we expect to see at least three goals in total.
Real Madrid to win @ 1.60
Over 2.5 FT @ 1.80
Correct score 1:3 @ 13.00

Manchester United vs Liverpool
Manchester United marches in the Premier League, as they sit on the top of the table. Although the Red Devils were 1:0 down at Craven Cottage, they managed to reach another vital three points and extend an excellent away record. These two sides faced each other last weekend, that time at Anfield, and United managed to get back home undamaged. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team should be seriously taken in the title race, as very few people saw them among the hottest contenders. Bruno Fernandes and the lads started their FA Cup campaign against Watford and booked a narrow 1:0 win. Manchester United lost just once in the previous 12 games in all competitions, and although it came against Manchester City, it won’t hurt them much since the match was played in the EFL Cup. Man Utd wants to continue with confident displays and kick out their rivals from the competition.
Liverpool hasn’t won five times in a row, and that started the alarm at Anfield. The Reds have been very unconvincing lately, and in the latest Premier League round, they lost to Burnley at home. Jurgen Klopp’s side is six points behind Manchester United and slipped to the 4th spot. It sounds unbelievable, but Liverpool hasn’t scored in the previous four Premier League rounds. They picked up just two points from the last five Premier League games, and that’s something Klopp needs to address urgently. Liverpool celebrated a convincing 4:1 victory against Aston Villa in the FA Cup, but the Birmingham side fielded many youngsters. Mo Salah and the lads booked just twice on the road, and the trip to Old Trafford comes in a tricky moment for the visitors.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Manchester United’s confidence is high, while Liverpool is in the crisis. As this is the knockout game, we believe the Red Devils should remain undefeated against their big rivals again.
Goals Market Prediction
The hosts will look forward to remaining disciplined, while the Reds have trouble converting their chances into goals. This might be another clash of these two sides that will stay under a 2.5 margin.
Manchester United AH +0 @ 1.95
Under 2.5 FT @ 2.10
Correct score 1:0 @ 11.00

Manchester City vs Aston Villa
After a slow start into the campaign, the home side entered their recognizable form and tied eight straight wins in all competitions. City missed the chance to win only three times on the last 15 occasions, and that excellent run launched them to 2nd place. They are two points behind Manchester United, but with one game in hand. Ruben Dias and the lads have been unbeatable in the back, and the hosts managed to keep their net intact four times in a row. Manchester City conceded only three times in the last 15 games, and they are the best defensive team in the league. Besides a good campaign in the Premier League, Pep Guardiola’s side progressed into the next round of the FA Cup, EFL Cup, and the Champions League knockout stage. The hosts will be looking to continue their winning streak and remain an active contender in the title race.
The schedule in the past few weeks has been very tough for the visitors as they faced some of the biggest Premier League clubs. The Villans picked up a point away to Chelsea but failed to a 2:1 defeat against the Red Devils at Old Trafford. The away side had several players infected by the Covid-19 virus and had to close its ground for the last ten days. Those issues saw them fielding youngsters against Liverpool in the FA Cup, and they got knocked out by a 4:1 defeat that everybody saw coming. Nevertheless, Dean Smith should have his main players at his disposal on Wednesday and try to break City’s winning streak. Aston Villa sits in the middle of the table, seven points behind the fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, but with three games in hand. Tyrone Mings and the lads are doing an excellent job in the back and are among the best defensive sides in the competition. Villa conceded just five goals on the road and suffered two defeats. They need another disciplined performance to stand a chance of remaining undefeated.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Manchester City celebrated five times in a row against Aston Villa, and they want to keep that run going. The visitors remained undefeated at Etihad Stadium last time in 2007, and City is a strong favorite in this one. We believe they are going to meet the expectations and book another victory against the rivals from Birmingham.
Goals Market Prediction
Man City’s defense has been rock-solid lately, while Villa hasn’t scored in their last two games at Etihad Stadium. We expect the hosts to keep the clean sheet once again, so our second pick is BTTS No.
Manchester City to win @ 1.30
BTTS No @ 1.90
Correct score 2:0 @ 8.00

Fulham vs Manchester United
The Premier League midweek action throws up some action for the Manchester clubs tonight. @StefanBB and @harry_rag have offered their insights on bets to pick for the Manchester City versus Aston Villa game at 6pm GMT so I'll throw some thoughts together on the 8:15pm GMT kick-off between relegation battlers Fulham and title contenders Manchester United at Craven Cottage.
Fulham are currently the classic example of how statistics can be manipulated to fit an agenda. On the one hand, Scott Parker's side have lost just 1 of their last 6 league games. On the other hand, they're without a win in their last 7 league matches. The Cottagers are down in 18th and now 4 points adrift of safety. Those 5 draws in a row were valiant but the lack of 3 points gained from a single match in that run has left them falling behind the teams above them. Star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is set to make a return but when the team has seemingly played better without him is that a false hope? The team does need the goals though having bagged just 3 goals in their last 11 hours and 2 minutes of league action. If Fulham fail to score in this game then it'll be the first time since August 1969 that the team has failed to score in four consecutive home league games. The club's record against teams in the top 10 is hardly inspiring either with just 6 points taken from a possible 27 points so far this season against those sides. They have also lost 29 of their last 32 fixtures against the established top six clubs.
Manchester United fans are buzzing. The club is once again at the right end of the table and even though the Champions League has passed them by this year there is still that feeling that good times are coming back to Old Trafford. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has led his team on a run of 12 league games without defeat guiding the club up to 2nd in the table. The Red Devils are just 1 point behind league leaders Leicester with a game in hand. A win here would move them back to the summit. United also boast the only unbeaten away record in the division having won 7 and drawn 2 of their 9 league games on the road. In fact, it's now over a year since their last away league defeat which was 2-0 against Liverpool on 19th January, 2020. Interestingly, United are slow to start matches having only led at half-time in 4 of their 18 league games thus far.
On paper you'd think this game is there for Manchester United to walk but we all know that they do tend to struggle when it comes to playing sides that sit back and don't allow them to play their counter-attacking play. Fulham will undoubtedly look to adopt that resilient nature that saw them earn draws against the likes of Tottenham, Southampton, and Liverpool over the festive period. I just think the way United are playing right now it's almost impossible not to back them to win this one with relative ease.
Manchester United -1 @ 2.60 with SpreadEx
Manchester United to Score a Penalty @ 4.33 with Bet365

Manchester City vs Aston Villa
After a slow start into the campaign, the home side entered their recognizable form and tied eight straight wins in all competitions. City missed the chance to win only three times on the last 15 occasions, and that excellent run launched them to 2nd place. They are two points behind Manchester United, but with one game in hand. Ruben Dias and the lads have been unbeatable in the back, and the hosts managed to keep their net intact four times in a row. Manchester City conceded only three times in the last 15 games, and they are the best defensive team in the league. Besides a good campaign in the Premier League, Pep Guardiola’s side progressed into the next round of the FA Cup, EFL Cup, and the Champions League knockout stage. The hosts will be looking to continue their winning streak and remain an active contender in the title race.
The schedule in the past few weeks has been very tough for the visitors as they faced some of the biggest Premier League clubs. The Villans picked up a point away to Chelsea but failed to a 2:1 defeat against the Red Devils at Old Trafford. The away side had several players infected by the Covid-19 virus and had to close its ground for the last ten days. Those issues saw them fielding youngsters against Liverpool in the FA Cup, and they got knocked out by a 4:1 defeat that everybody saw coming. Nevertheless, Dean Smith should have his main players at his disposal on Wednesday and try to break City’s winning streak. Aston Villa sits in the middle of the table, seven points behind the fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, but with three games in hand. Tyrone Mings and the lads are doing an excellent job in the back and are among the best defensive sides in the competition. Villa conceded just five goals on the road and suffered two defeats. They need another disciplined performance to stand a chance of remaining undefeated.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Manchester City celebrated five times in a row against Aston Villa, and they want to keep that run going. The visitors remained undefeated at Etihad Stadium last time in 2007, and City is a strong favorite in this one. We believe they are going to meet the expectations and book another victory against the rivals from Birmingham.
Goals Market Prediction
Man City’s defense has been rock-solid lately, while Villa hasn’t scored in their last two games at Etihad Stadium. We expect the hosts to keep the clean sheet once again, so our second pick is BTTS No.
Manchester City to win @ 1.30
BTTS No @ 1.90
Correct score 2:0 @ 8.00

Besiktas vs Galatasaray
Besiktas is currently the top-placed team in the league, but they are leveled up with another Istanbul giants Fenerbahce. Nevertheless, lately, the Black Eagles have been in excellent form as they booked five victories and a draw in the past six rounds. After an insecure start of the campaign, they improved significantly and got involved in the title battle that is going to be very exciting this season. Sergen Yalcin’s side managed to keep the clean sheet five times in the last six games. It has been a significant improvement after conceding 19 goals in the first 11 rounds. On the other hand, Cyle Larin and the lads have been excellent in front of the oppositions’ net, and Besiktas is the most productive team in the competition. Besiktas is full of confidence, and they want to add another good display on Sunday afternoon.
Galatasaray sits in 4th place, but they are just two points behind their upcoming rivals. However, the Yellow-Reds won only once in the last three games and have been inconsistent lately. Points spilled against Antalyaspor and Konyaspor cost them the top spot, but they can potentially get back there if they win this derby. Fatih Terim’s side is the best defensive team in the league, with only 12 goals conceded so far. However, the visitors suffered three defeats on their eight outings and conceded nine goals at the away grounds. Mbaye Diagne and the lads are doing very well in the final third, scoring 34 goals. Galatasaray celebrated a convincing 6:0 victory against Genclerbirligi, and that one can only provide them a boost of confidence.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Galatasaray hasn’t been too confident at the away pitches, while Besiktas tied five straight victories at Vodafone Park. They have been on the rise lately, and although this is going to be a tight clash, the hosts might get all three points from this one.
Goals Market Prediction
Although both teams have been playing very well defensively in the last couple of games, their attacking potential is significant. Therefore, we don’t think nets will remain still at the end of 90 minutes.
Besiktas to win @ 2.20
BTTS Yes @ 1.60
Correct score 2:1 @ 9.50

Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund
The home side entered a very poor streak as they picked up just a point from the last four rounds. Bayer Leverkusen topped the table before that run, but now, they slipped to third place. The hosts are seven points behind Bayern Munich, but it’s not too late for them to get back in the title race. It seems that a stoppage-time defeat against Bayern had a great negative impact on the team, which remained undefeated only once since then. Peter Bosz’s side has been very disciplined in the back, and Leverkusen is the second-best defensive team in Bundesliga with 16 goals conceded. However, Lucas Alario and the lads haven’t been so confident at BayArena lately, as they booked only two wins in the last five home games. Nevertheless, Bayer fans are encouraged by their team’s convincing 4:1 victory in German Cup against Eintracht Frankfurt and want to see another good display against big rivals. However, this game will be very challenging for the hosts as they will face some injury troubles.
Borussia Dortmund is leveled up with their upcoming rivals, but the away side snatched seven points from the last three rounds. However, when everybody expected their third victory in a row, they played 1:1 against struggling Mainz at the home ground. The visitors have been very inconsistent this season and haven’t been around the very top for a while. Although Erling Haaland and the lads are the second most productive team, their defense needs to be much tighter. Interestingly, Dortmund has been more comfortable on the road, rather than on Westfalenstadion. They suffered only two defeats in eight away matches, and have been very good at the away grounds. The visitors will try to celebrate another away victory without Axel Witsel, who will be sidelined due to an injury. If they eventually manage to get back home with all three points, Dortmund can get back in the title race.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Clashes between Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund have been very exciting lately. Although both sides have an equal chance of winning the game, the visitors have been a bit better lately, and their squad is not impacted by injuries that much. Therefore, we think Dortmund can pick the important three points from this game.
Goals Market Prediction
When these two teams face each other, we can see a lot of goals. Their last five clashes went over a 3.5 margin. This one shouldn’t be much different as we expect to see at least three goals in total.
Borussia Dortmund to win @ 2.10
Over 2.5 FT @ 1.55
Correct score 2:3 @ 21.00
 

Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz
Inconsistency has been Borussia’s trademark this season, and the hosts have been pretty unpredictable so far. However, they improved their recent form and tied three straight victories. That good run, along with some surprising results of the leading teams, put them back in the title battle. Dortmund sits in 4th place, being five points behind Bayern Munich. The home side celebrated away to RB Leipzig last weekend, which might be a vital victory in their title campaign. Erling Haaland and the lads have been pretty productive this season, as they scored in the last 21 games. However, their defense needs to improve as they kept the clean sheet only twice on the previous ten occasions. Borussia Dortmund hasn’t been too convincing when playing at home as they booked four wins and lost three times. They need to keep up the form to remain competitive in the race for the very top spot.
On the other hand, Mainz is hammered to the bottom of the table. The away side picked up only six points and booked a single victory in the campaign. Bo Svensson’s side pain point is the lack of efficiency as they netted 14 goals, being one of the most unproductive teams in the league. Even when they manage to score more than once in a game, like it was the case in Munich against Bayern when they had a 2:0 half-time lead, the visitors fail to secure a win. In that particular case, they slumped to a 5:2 defeat in the second half. Jerry St. Juste and the lads conceded 33 goals so far in the competition, and their defense is the second-worst in Bundesliga. Mainz needs to improve if they want to remain in the top flight as they are seven points behind the nearest safe spot.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Borussia Dortmund is a strong favorite in this game, and everything except a home win would be a surprise. Since the odds on Dortmund’s victory are slim, we think they are going to celebrate by at least two goals.
Goals Market Prediction
The hosts have been involved in many high-scoring games this season, and we expect them to continue in the same fashion. We should see at least four goals in this clash.
Borussia Dortmund AH -1.5 @ 1.55
Over 3.5 FT @ 2.00
Correct score 4:1 @ 13.00

Arsenal vs Newcastle
If you're getting that feeling of deja vu then you'll be forgiven because for the second time in a week these two sides will go head-to-head as Arsenal play Newcastle in an 8pm GMT kick-off on Monday night at the Emirates Stadium. It's a fixture that comes just a matter of days after the two clubs faced each other in the FA Cup 3rd Round with the home side prevailing victorious by a 2-0 score-line after extra time.
Arsenal are slowly getting their league season back on track with the club now in 11th place after 4 league games without defeat for the club. This game presents an opportunity for the Gunners to earn five straight clean sheets in all competitions for the first time since 2009. The fact they have failed to score in normal time in their past two competitive matches is a worry. This fixture being played on a Monday bodes well for Mikel Arteta's side because Arsenal have each of their last 6 home league matches played on a Monday. If you're looking for an anytime scorer bet then Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has scored in each of his last three appearances against Newcastle.
Newcastle put on a brave display against Arsenal 9 days ago in the FA Cup but it was once again a fruitless effort. The Magpies are hoping to have more players return to full fitness with Jamaal Lascelles and Allan Saint-Maximin both close to a return to first team starting spots in the league. A demoralising 1-0 loss away to Sheffield United last week was disappointing and the performance was atrocious. Steve Bruce's side are now without a win in 8 matches in all competitions. It's also been 5 straight away defeats. To make matters worse, Bruce hasn't won any of his 17 competitive away games against Arsenal as a manager.
I thought Arsenal would dispose of Newcastle easier than they did in the FA Cup. Maybe the lack of pressure on the away side in that game allowed them to play with more freedom and confidence. The pressure is well and truly on here. The away side are down in 15th place and in a torrid run of form. This is a game there to be won convincingly for the home team and I expect them to make lighter work of this one than the cup encounter.
Arsenal to Win to Nil @ 2.20 with Betfair
Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 2.12 with SBK