Monaco v PSG: Guests so as to add to struggling hosts’ distress
Monaco 3.8514/5 v PSG 1.9720/21, the Draw 4.1
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Our French soccer skilled expects the league leaders to take one other step in the direction of their newest title triumph at Stade Louis II on Sunday lunchtime
James Eastham says: “The large odds obtainable on PSG are presumably as a result of the ambiance within the squad is not nice following their latest Champions League Final-16 exit by the hands of Actual Madrid. A second issue is that, with a 15-point lead on the prime of the Ligue 1 desk, Paris are cruising in the direction of the title, and beneath little stress to win any explicit sport.
“But the massive value on PSG does not appear to consider the troubles at Monaco. Morale is low on this stretch of the Riviera as hopes of reaching their pre-season goal of a top-three end have pale in latest weeks.
“Monaco have received simply certainly one of their final eight video games in all competitions. Earlier this month they misplaced on penalties to Nantes within the French Cup semi-final. on Thursday night time they went out of the Europa League as nicely, drawing 1-1 at residence to lose 3-1 on combination to Braga.
James’s wager: Again PSG @ 1.9720/21
Juventus 1.222/9 v Salernitana 16.5, the Draw 7.613/2
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After crashing out of the Champions League in midweek Juventus have the prospect to return to successful methods after they host Serie A’s backside membership…
Chloe Beresford says: “Whenever you’re all-time low of Serie A and have only one win within the final 18 rounds of motion, the thought of a visit to Juventus Stadium can’t be enjoyable, but that is precisely the place Salernitana discover themselves this weekend.
“Nevertheless, Juve have a lot of accidents to key gamers, and people absences have meant Max Allegri’s aspect have seen beneath 2.5 in every of their final 9 residence video games. Due to this fact, the tip right here is to again Juventus to win and beneath 2.5 targets, a market obtainable at 3.185/40.”
Chloe’s wager: Again Juventus and beneath 2.5 targets v Salernitana @ 3.185/40
Southampton v Man Metropolis: Saints to make Metropolis battle
Southampton 10.09/1 v Man Metropolis 1.351/3, the Draw 5.59/2
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Southampton host FA Cup favourites Man Metropolis within the final eight and our previewer is backing Ralph Hasenhuttl’s males to make it tough for his or her illustrious guests.
Paul Higham says: “Metropolis had 74% possession and 20 photographs within the 1-1 draw right here in January, however simply 5 of these photographs hit the goal and just one yielded a purpose.
“That is an identical scenario to their draw at Crystal Palace on Monday and it is what Saints will likely be hoping for once more.
“It is clear that irritating Metropolis, not giving them house or any free possibilities is the way in which to get at them, as Palace, Everton, Chelsea and Saints themselves have proven, whereas giving them house like Norwich and Man Utd can lead to a hammering.
“Spurs obtained a bit fortunate of their 3-2 win Southampton’s plan will likely be clear and as they did final time and whilst Peterborough managed for an hour to maintain Metropolis quiet then Saints can do the identical.”
Paul’s wager: Again Man Metropolis to beat Southampton & beneath 2.5 targets @ 4.03/1
Tottenham 1.814/5 v West Ham 4.94/1, the Draw 4.03/1
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It is a London derby as Spurs host a West Ham aspect who will nonetheless be buzzing after their Europa League win over Sevilla…
Mark O’Haire says: “Tottenham have suffered solely two residence Premier League defeats towards West Ham in 19 latest head-to-head conferences (W10-D7-L2), taking place in 2013 and 2019. Nevertheless, Spurs had been turned over within the reverse encounter and at the moment are trying to keep away from the Hammers finishing the league double over them for the primary time since 2014.
“Tottenham have not accomplished back-to-back victories since Christmas and have alternated between a win and a loss in every of their final eight outings. However, Spurs have proven indicators they’re starting to seek out their vary beneath Antonio Conte’s watch, notably within the final-third, scoring twice or extra in 5 of their final six league dates.
“West Ham have stayed in contact with the top-four because of their spectacular residence file. The Hammers although have taken prime honours simply 5 instances on their travels and head throughout city having misplaced all 5 earlier journeys to the top-eight, scoring as soon as. The Irons may nicely be fatigued from Thursday night time and have harm doubts over key gamers.”
Mark’s wager: Again Tottenham to win and Harry Kane to attain @ 2.407/5
Sevilla 2.186/5 v Actual Sociedad 4.03/1, the Draw 3.39/4
17:30 LaLiga TV
Sevilla v Actual Sociedad guarantees to be a really tasty contest as Julien Lopetegui’s second-placed aspect attempt to rediscover their type towards a Sociedad group with prime 4 ambitions of their very own…
Dan Fitch says: “Sevilla have drawn 11 instances within the league this season, which is greater than another aspect aside from Cadiz (12), who’re within the relegation zone. Six of those attracts have are available Sevilla’s final eight league video games.
“Sixth positioned Actual Sociedad are solely 4 factors away from fourth and have received three of their final 4 league video games. They’ve nevertheless, didn’t beat any of the groups above them this season (P6 D2 L4) and Sevilla are unbeaten at residence in La Liga (P13 W10 D3). Given these statistics, odds of 2.166/5 for a Sevilla win look huge, even when they don’t seem to be in the very best type.”
Dan’s wager: Again Sevilla to beat Actual Sociedad at 2.166/5
Nottingham Forest 11.521/2 v Liverpool 1.321/3, the Draw 6.25/1
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Two groups in type – one from the Premier League and the opposite from the Championship – meet within the FA Cup final eight on the Metropolis Floor…
Kevin Hatchard says: “Forest should be revered, however even with out a few key performers, Liverpool’s extremely constant outcomes recommend they will discover a option to win ultimately. On that foundation, I am going to again Liverpool to qualify and each groups to attain on the Sportsbook’s Wager Builder at 2.0421/20. That’ll see us win even when Forest take it to additional time after a rating draw, however Liverpool finally triumph.
“The Reds have conceded targets on this competitors towards Shrewsbury, Cardiff and Norwich, and I might put the Forest assault forward of all three of these sides. Forest have scored in 13 of their final 14 aggressive video games, and at residence they’ve scored no less than twice in every of their final eight outings.
“Colombian worldwide winger Luis Diaz has been a revelation since arriving from Porto within the winter switch window, and with Salah struggling, we may even see him begin this sport. I am shocked to see Diaz priced at 2.56/4 to attain at any time, and if you wish to be a bit extra conservative, you’ll be able to again him to have two or extra photographs on course at 1.834/5.”
Kevin’s wager: Again Liverpool to qualify and each groups to attain at 2.0421/20
Actual Madrid 2.265/4 v Barcelona 3.3512/5, the Draw 3.7511/4
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Now for the primary occasion in La Liga as leaders Actual Madrid host Barcelona in El Clasico…
Dan says: “The value is honest for Madrid if Karim Benzema performs. If he does not then the worth is questionable. Ancelotti experimented with the likes of Isco and Gareth Bale taking part in within the central striker function when Benzema was not too long ago unavailable, with combined outcomes.
“Benzema brings a lot to Actual as of late, each when it comes to his capability to carry others into the sport and his goalscoring, with the Frenchman having hit 32 targets in 34 video games this season. If he performs, snap up Actual’s value to win. If he does not, then it may be finest to keep away from the match outcome market.
“Barcelona have scored in every of their final 12 league video games. For the reason that begin of February, they’ve scored 20 targets in six video games, which averages at 2.5 goals-per-match. It is no shock then to see over 2.5 targets at a brief value of 1.684/6.
“With Actual prone to rating – with or with out Benzema – each groups to attain can be quick at 1.618/13. Mix the 2 collectively as a Wager Builder on the Sportsbook and also you get odds of 1.774/5. Over 3.5 targets is one other wager to think about at 2.77/4 and had landed in 5 of Barcelona’s final six league video games.”
Dan’s wager: Again each groups to attain and over 2.5 targets @ 1.774/5