As we gear up for an exciting weekend of soccer, fans and punters alike are in for a treat with 10 key fixtures across Europe’s top 5 leagues. This article delves into each match, providing insights into the best bets to take for the weekend.
Newcastle United vs Bournemouth
Date: Saturday, January 18, 14:30.
Venue: St. James’ Park.
Current Form:
- Newcastle United: Currently sitting in 4th place in the table, The Magpies have shown resilience at home, winning four of their last five matches at St. James’ Park.
- Bournemouth: The Cherries have had a brilliant season, beating the likes of Arsenal and Man City at home plus recently drawing away to Chelsea.
With their strong home form and Bournemouth’s poor away record, Newcastle are likely to secure a comfortable victory.
Best Bet: Newcastle to win at 1.63
Brentford vs Liverpool
Date: Saturday, January 18, 17:00.
Venue: Gtech Community Stadium.
Current Form:
- Brentford: The Bees have been competitive at home but have struggled against top teams, losing to Arsenal and getting a decent draw against Manchester City in recent weeks.
- Liverpool: The Reds are in excellent form, currently leading the pack with a 4-point lead, with a game in hand.
Liverpool’s attacking prowess should see them score goals, while Brentford’s home advantage could allow them to find the net as well.
Best Bet: Liverpool to win and both teams to score at 2.25.
Leganes vs Atletico Madrid
Date: Saturday, January 18, 17:15.
Venue: Estadio Municipal de Butarque.
Current Form:
- Leganes: Struggling in La Liga, Leganes has managed just one win in their last five matches.
- Atletico Madrid: Diego Simoene’s side sit at the top of the standings and have won 10 league games on the trot.
Given Leganes’ poor form and Atletico’s solid track record against lower-ranked teams, a straightforward win for the visitors is expected.
Best Bet: Atletico Madrid to win at 1.46.
Getafe vs Barcelona
Date: Saturday, January 18, 22:00.
Venue: Coliseum Alfonso Pérez.
Current Form:
- Getafe: They are currently 15th in the standings and have been inconsistent this season; they have struggled against top-tier teams.
- Barcelona: In title contention and showing strong form away from home.
Barcelona’s attacking quality should allow them to win by more than one goal against a Getafe side that has difficulty containing high-calibre opponents.
Best Bet: Barcelona to win with a -1 handicap at 1.70.
Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg
Date: Saturday, January 18, 16:30.
Venue: Allianz Arena.
Current Form:
- Bayern Munich: Dominating the Bundesliga and scoring freely at home.
- Wolfsburg: Struggling defensively and have conceded multiple goals in recent matches.
Bayern’s offensive firepower suggests a high-scoring game, making this bet appealing given Wolfsburg’s defensive frailties.
Best Bet: Bayern Munich to win and over 3.5 total goals at 1.80.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Monchengladbach
Date: Saturday, January 18, 19:30.
Venue: BayArena.
Current Form:
- Bayer Leverkusen: Challenging for the title and have been strong offensively but have shown vulnerabilities in defence.
- Borussia Monchengladbach: Capable of scoring but inconsistent overall.
With both teams having potent attacks and defensive weaknesses, this match is likely to see goals from both sides.
Best Bet: Both teams to score at 1.74.
Juventus vs AC Milan
Date: Saturday, January 18, 19:00.
Venue: Allianz Stadium.
Current Form:
- Juventus: Competitive in Serie A but have struggled against the top teams in the league.
- AC Milan: The Rossoneri are in contention for a top-four spot but struggling with consistency.
Given the historical rivalry and both teams’ current forms, a closely contested match is expected that could easily end level.
Best Bet: Draw at 3.30
Atalanta vs Napoli
Date: Saturday, January 18, 21:45.
Venue: Gewiss Stadium.
Current Form:
- Atalanta: Known for their attacking style and capable of scoring multiple goals but they come up against the best defence in the league.
- Napoli: Antonio Conte’s side are also strong offensively and boast the best defence in the league.
Both teams are likely to contribute to an entertaining match filled with goals based on their attacking capabilities.
Best Bet: Over 2.5 goals at 2.10.
Manchester United vs Brighton
Date: Sunday, January 19, 16:00.
Venue: Old Trafford.
Current Form:
- Manchester United: The Red Devils have been struggling for consistency since the appointment of Ruben Amorim.
- Brighton: The Seagulls have won on their last two league visits to Old Trafford.
United’s inconsistent form combined with Brighton’s recent results at Old Trafford should make for an intriguing encounter.
Best Bet: Brighton to win or draw at 1.75.
Real Madrid vs Las Palmas
Date: Sunday, January 19, 17:15.
Venue: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
Current Form:
- Real Madrid: In excellent form and challenging for the La Liga title. They will be looking to bounce back from their humiliating defeat against Barcelona in the Supercopa.
- Las Palmas: Near the relegation zone and struggling on the road.
Real Madrid are expected to dominate this match while also contributing to a high-scoring affair given their attacking depth.
Best Bet: Real Madrid to win and to score over 2.5 total goals at 1.53
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