After a round of top quality matches in the UEFA Champions League, the top five leagues are back in full swing.
In effect, there’s a lot of action to look forward to this weekend. As part of our tradition, Soccernet.ng have selected games that can earn you extra cash by placing a bet on the games.
Here are the best of the picks for the weekend:
Manchester City vs Watford (Premier League)
Premier League champions Manchester City were shocked at Carrow Road last weekend when Norwich edged a dramatic five-goal thriller.
The Citizen’s defeat leaves them trailing title-rivals and league leaders Liverpool by five points, a situation that should see the hosts go all gun-blazing against Watford.
The Hornets are on a mini high though having fought their way back from two goals down against Arsenal to rescue a draw at Vicarage Road last week.
However Watford have lost each of their last 15 away games against the Premier League’s top six clubs, and the story should not change much on Saturday.
Match Facts:
Man City have won their last 11 matches against Watford in all competitions.
Man City have scored at least 2 goals in their last 11 matches against Watford in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Man City’s last 6 games.
Man City have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 6 matches against Watford in all competitions.
Betting Tips: Manchester City are in a high scoring mood and have always find joy going forward against Watford. More of the same is expected. (Man City to score 3+ goals).
Granada vs Barcelona (La Liga)
Granada pounded nine-man Celta Vigo last week to post a 0-2 success at Balaidos, with the win taking the Nazaries up to 6th in the early La Liga standings and level on points with Barcelona.
The result ensured Granada secured back to back wins on the road and a pair of clean sheets to boot following their emphatic 0-3 triumph over Espanyol before the international break.
But next they face champions Barcelona. Barcelona have won 11 of their previous 12 matches against Granada and with Messi poised to make a return, anything less than a win at Los Carmenes this weekend will be seen as a poor result for the Catalan giants.
Match Facts
Barcelona have won their last 6 matches against Granada in all competitions.
Barcelona have scored at least 3 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Granada in all competitions.
Barcelona have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 6 matches against Granada in all competitions.
Granada have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Barcelona in all competitions.
Betting Tips: Barcelona have hit three or four goals past Granada in four of the last five meetings. (Barcelona to win and over 2.5 goals).
Bayern Munich vs Cologne (Bundesliga)
The Bundesliga giants have won only 2 games out of their 4 Bundesliga games so far, drawing against both Hertha Berlin and RB Leipzig to leave them 4th in the table.
Cologne were champions of 2. Bundesliga title last season but have found the going tough in the top flight having lost 3 of their 4 Bundesliga outings so far.
Match Facts:
Bayern have won 12 of their last 13 home matches.
Bayern have won 12 of their last 13 home matches.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in FC Koeln’s last 9 away games.
Bayern have won 9 of their last 10 matches against FC Koeln in all competitions.
Bayern have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 8 home matches against FC Koeln in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in FC Koeln’s last 9 away games.
Betting Tips: Bayern Munich’s last 11 home games in the league have seen a massive 49 goals scored, with 9 of them seeing at least 4 goals in total. They have won 10 of these games. (Bayern Munich to Win and Over 3.5 Goals).
Juventus vs Verona (Serie A)
Juventus return to league action on Saturday after throwing away a 2-0 lead in midweek at Atletico Madrid.
That means that Juve are coming off back to back draws going into this weekend’s game after another stalemate with Fiorentina.
Verona have managed well their leap from Serie B to record a win, a draw and a loss since the start of the season.
Match Facts
Juventus have won their last 9 home matches against Verona in all competitions.
Juventus are undefeated in 34 of their last 38 matches.
Juventus have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 9 matches against Verona in all competitions.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Juventus’s last 8 games.
Betting Tips: Last season Juve failed to score four goals in any home game while Verona have seen all three of their games so far end as under 2.5 goals. (Juventus win and under 3.5)
Arsenal vs Aston Villa (Premier League)
Arsenal have endured a disappointing months narrowly beating Newcastle and Burnley in the opening 2 weeks of the season and then getting dismantled at Liverpool before playing out back to back 2-2 draws against Spurs and Watford.
Newly promoted Aston Villa, after 5 games, have 4 points on the table but are only outside the drop zone on goal difference. The Villans conceded 4 goals in their 2 Premier League away days since their promotion and would be wary of facing the Gunners at the Emirates.
Match Facts:
Arsenal have scored at least 4 goals in their last 3 home matches against Aston Villa in all competitions.
Arsenal have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 9 home matches against Aston Villa in all competitions.
Arsenal have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 6 matches against Aston Villa in all competitions.
Arsenal have won their last 6 matches against Aston Villa in all competitions.
Betting Tips: Arsenal have shipped 7 goals in their last 4 home Premier League games and it won’t be a shock to see Aston Villa get a goal. (Arsenal to win and over 2.5 goals).
Lyon vs PSG (Ligue 1)
PSG recorded an incredible 3-0 victory on Wednesday over Real Madrid at home but the Parisians have to refocus quickly as an extremely testing trip to Lyon awaits.
PSG are in tremendous form as they have won four of their opening five matches, scoring eleven goals and conceding twice.
But Lyon are capable of causing problems to the champions having lost just two of their last 15 home games.
Match Facts
Lyon have seen over 2.5 goals in 10 of their last 11 matches against PSG in all competitions.
PSG have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 matches.
PSG have won their last 3 matches.
Lyon are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 home matches.
Betting Tips: This has been a closely fought fixture in recent years with PSG winning three and Lyon two of the last five clashes. (Both teams to score).
