It’s that time of the week when we highlight 10 standout fixtures from Europe’s top five leagues, offering our recommended bets and value picks to help boost your winnings.
Brighton vs Manchester City (Saturday)
Manchester City head to the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon, determined to avoid a rare fourth consecutive Premier League defeat under Pep Guardiola. Brighton & Hove Albion, meanwhile, are eager to get back on track after consecutive losses to Liverpool in both the EFL Cup and the league.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa (Saturday)
Liverpool, carrying their flawless Champions League form, face Aston Villa in Saturday’s Premier League clash. Villa, on the other hand, saw their perfect European run cut short in unusual fashion, falling 1-0 to Club Brugge midweek courtesy of a highly controversial penalty. Meanwhile, Arne Slot’s team put on a commanding display, thrashing Bayer Leverkusen 4-0.
Real Madrid vs Osasuna (Saturday)
Real Madrid are under pressure to secure a crucial victory at home against Osasuna on Saturday afternoon as the reigning Spanish and European champions aim to recover from consecutive Bernabeu defeats to Barcelona and AC Milan. Sitting second in La Liga, Los Blancos trail leaders Barcelona by nine points, with Barca having played an extra game. Osasuna, currently fifth with 21 points from their first 12 matches, will be eager to challenge Madrid’s resilience.
Villarreal vs Alaves (Saturday)
Villarreal enter Saturday afternoon’s La Liga clash with Alaves seeking a third consecutive victory across all competitions. The Yellow Submarine currently sit fourth in the league with 21 points from their first 11 games, while Alaves are 14th, with 13 points from their opening 12 matches.
Cagliari vs AC Milan (Saturday)
Fresh off a triumphant Champions League victory over European champions in Madrid, AC Milan shift their focus back to Serie A as they travel south to face Cagliari on Saturday evening. The Rossoneri set aside recent league struggles with their midweek win, while Cagliari come into the fixture on the back of three consecutive losses, sliding down the table.
Juventus vs Torino (Saturday)
Looking to extend their longstanding supremacy in the Turin derby, Juventus welcome city rivals Torino on Saturday evening. Following a midweek European draw, Juve aim to go 19 games unbeaten against their neighbors, setting yet another record in the historic Derby della Mole.
Mainz vs Borussia Dortmund (Saturday)
Borussia Dortmund manager Nuri Sahin will be keen for his side to secure a third straight victory as they head to the Mewa Arena on Saturday to face Mainz 05 in their 10th Bundesliga fixture of the season. Mainz currently sit 13th with 10 points from nine matches, following a 0-0 draw with Freiburg last weekend. Dortmund, meanwhile, are fifth with 16 points after a 2-1 win over RB Leipzig last time out.
St. Pauli vs Bayern Munich (Saturday)
Newly-promoted St. Pauli face a daunting challenge on Saturday as they welcome Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich to Millerntor-Stadion. The hosts sit 15th in the table with eight points from nine games, recently claiming a 2-0 victory over Hoffenheim. Bayern, on the other hand, lead the league with 23 points and are coming off a 3-0 win against Union Berlin last weekend.
Lens vs Nantes (Saturday)
A struggling Lens team prepares to host Antoine Kombouaré’s under-pressure Nantes squad at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Ligue 1 on Saturday. Lens, led by Will Still, hope to rebound after two consecutive losses, while Kombouaré, a former Lens manager, faces mounting pressure as one of the most at-risk coaches in the French league.
Angers vs Paris Saint-Germain (Saturday)
Paris Saint-Germain will look to bounce back from a painful midweek setback as they head to Angers for a Saturday night clash in Ligue 1. Luis Enrique’s side endured a last-minute defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday but now turn their attention to familiar domestic opposition, against whom they boast an impressive track record.