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10 Matches To Bet On And Value Bets

The major football leagues may have wrapped up, but the action continues.

We’ve picked out 10 matches taking place this weekend that are well worth a punt. Check out our suggested bets and top value picks to help you make more informed decisions.

Aston Villa vs Fulham (Saturday)

Aston Villa aim to strengthen their push for a Champions League spot when they welcome Fulham to Villa Park for Saturday’s early kick-off. With both teams eyeing a place in Europe next season, Unai Emery’s side will be hoping to secure another win over the Cottagers, having beaten them 3-1 in the reverse fixture at Craven Cottage.

Suggested bet: Both teams to score

Value bet: Aston Villa to win and both teams to score

Arsenal vs Bournemouth (Saturday)

With their focus divided between domestic duties and a Champions League semi-final run, Arsenal return to Premier League action on Saturday evening as they face Bournemouth at the Emirates. A victory could all but secure a top-five spot for Mikel Arteta’s side, depending on how other fixtures unfold, while the visitors remain in the hunt for a surprise European qualification.

Suggested bet: Both teams to score

Value bet: Arsenal to win and both teams to score

Alaves vs Atletico Madrid (Saturday)

Atletico Madrid head to Mendizorrotza Stadium on Saturday afternoon looking to build momentum in La Liga with another three points against struggling Alaves. Sitting third in the table, Diego Simeone’s men are aiming to stay firmly in the Champions League spots, while their hosts are desperately battling to avoid the drop, just two points clear of the relegation zone.

Suggested bet: Atletico Madrid to win

Value bet: Atletico Madrid to win to nil

Villarreal vs Osasuna (Saturday)

Villarreal continue their push for a top-four finish on Saturday afternoon as they host Osasuna at Estadio de la Ceramica in La Liga. Just one point clear of Real Betis in the race for Champions League qualification, the Yellow Submarine know there’s little room for error, while Osasuna remain firmly in the hunt for a European spot of their own, currently sitting eighth in the standings.

Suggested bet: Both teams to score

Value bet: Villarreal to win and both teams to score

Lecce vs Napoli (Saturday)

Napoli, now leading the Serie A title race with four games to go, head to Stadio Via del Mare on Saturday evening looking to tighten their grip at the summit. With Inter Milan playing later, the visitors have the chance to extend their advantage and deepen Lecce’s relegation worries in the process.

Suggested bet: Napoli to win

Value bet: Napoli -1 handicap

Inter Milan vs Hellas Verona (Saturday)

Fresh from a dramatic six-goal clash in Spain, Inter Milan return to Serie A action on Saturday as they host relegation-threatened Hellas Verona at San Siro. While their European exploits turned heads, the Nerazzurri have stumbled at home with three consecutive league losses and an early Coppa Italia exit, leaving them trailing Napoli in the title race. Verona, on the other hand, are still scrapping for points to stay above the drop zone.

Suggested bet: Inter Milan to win

Value bet: Inter Milan to win and over 2.5 goals

Union Berlin vs Werder Bremen (Saturday)

Saturday’s Bundesliga action sees Union Berlin take on a surging Werder Bremen at An der Alten Forsterei, with both sides firmly in the hunt for European qualification. Union are aiming to stretch their impressive unbeaten streak to eight matches, while Bremen arrive full of confidence after winning four of their last five outings.

Suggested bet: Both teams to score

Value bet: Draw

Dortmund vs Wolfsburg (Saturday)

Borussia Dortmund return to Signal Iduna Park on Saturday needing a win over Wolfsburg to stay in the hunt for a Champions League spot as the Bundesliga season nears its conclusion. After edging Hoffenheim 3-2 earlier in the week, BVB sit sixth with 48 points, while Wolfsburg, who slipped to a narrow defeat against Freiburg, find themselves mid-table on 39 points.

Suggested bet: Dortmund to win

Value bet: Dortmund to win and over 2.5 goals

Strasbourg vs Paris Saint-Germain (Saturday)

Saturday’s clash at Stade de la Meinau pits high-flying Strasbourg against Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain in a showdown between two sides on impressive domestic runs. While the hosts continue their unexpected charge towards a top-four finish, PSG arrive with the title already wrapped up and their attention shifting beyond the league, especially after seeing their long home unbeaten run snapped by Nice last weekend.

Suggested bet: Both teams to score

Value bet: Draw and both teams to score

Saint-Etienne vs Monaco (Saturday)

It’s a high-stakes showdown at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Saturday night as Saint-Etienne battle to escape the drop and Monaco fight to hold onto a Champions League spot. With the season nearing its end, the pressure is on both camps – Saint-Etienne are desperate for points to avoid relegation, while Monaco can’t afford another slip in their race for a top-four finish under Adi Hutter.

Suggested bet: Over 2.5 goals

Value bet: Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals

Tims is a CSA accreditated freelance cricket writer who also does cricket commentary for Guerilla Cricket SA and founder of the Full Quota Podcast.

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