
An action-packed weekend of football is upon us, featuring thrilling fixtures across Europe’s top leagues. We’ve selected ten must-watch games and provided insightful betting tips, including potential value bets to maximise your returns.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City (Saturday)
Nottingham Forest and Manchester City, both chasing a top-four finish, face off at the City Ground on Saturday lunchtime. The Citizens will be eager to replicate last season’s double over the Tricky Trees, following their convincing 3-0 win at the Etihad Stadium in December.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Man City to win & both teams to score
Brighton vs Fulham (Saturday)
Brighton & Hove Albion and Fulham, both with hopes of qualifying for European competition next season, go head-to-head at the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Seagulls will be out to avenge their 3-1 defeat to the Cottagers at Craven Cottage three months ago.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Brighton to win & both teams to score
Barcelona vs Osasuna (Saturday)
Barcelona continue their La Liga title charge on Saturday evening as they take on Osasuna at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. The Catalan giants have strung together six consecutive league wins, amassing 57 points to lead the standings. Meanwhile, Osasuna find themselves in 11th place, still searching for their first victory since early February.
Suggested bet: Barcelona to win
Value bet: Barcelona to win both halves
Celta Vigo vs Leganes (Sunday)
Relegation-threatened Leganes will be aiming to make it successive wins in La Liga when they head to Celta Vigo on Sunday afternoon. The visitors are currently 16th in the La Liga table, three points above 18th-placed Valencia, while Celta occupy 10th, and the Sky Blues will bring a four-game unbeaten run into this weekend’s contest in Vigo.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Draw
Lecce vs AC Milan (Saturday)
AC Milan will look to halt their losing streak on Saturday as they travel to face a struggling Lecce side at Stadio Via del Mare. The Rossoneri have dropped to ninth in the Serie A table, falling behind in the race for European qualification, while Lecce’s primary focus remains avoiding relegation.
Suggested bet: AC Milan to win
Value bet: AC Milan to win and over 2.5 goals
Inter Milan vs Monza (Saturday)
Inter Milan will host Lombardy rivals Monza at San Siro on Saturday, hoping to extend their lead at the top of the Serie A table. Simone Inzaghi’s men missed out on a crucial win against Napoli last weekend but bounced back with a first-leg advantage in their Champions League tie. Now, they turn their attention to securing three points against bottom-placed Monza.
Suggested bet: Inter Milan to win
Value bet: Inter Milan to win 3-0, 4-0 or 5-0 (Winning Margins)
Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen (Saturday)
Bayer Leverkusen’s hopes of keeping their Bundesliga crown alive hinge on securing a victory against Werder Bremen at the BayArena on Saturday. The reigning champions sit second in the table with 53 points, eight points adrift of leaders Bayern Munich, despite a convincing 4-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on 1 March. Meanwhile, Werder Bremen find themselves in 12th place with 30 points, having suffered a 2-1 defeat to Wolfsburg on the same day.
Suggested bet: Bayer Leverkusen to win
Value bet: Bayer Leverkusen to win to nil
Borussia Dortmund vs Augsburg (Saturday)
Borussia Dortmund will look to boost their chances of securing a European spot when they take on Augsburg at Signal Iduna Park in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Following a 2-0 victory over St Pauli on 1 March, Dortmund sit 10th in the table with 35 points. They are three points clear of Augsburg in 11th and just seven points off third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt.
Suggested bet: Borussia Dortmund to win
Value bet: Borussia Dortmund to win and over 2.5 goals
Lille vs Montpellier (Saturday)
Lille will aim to break back into Ligue 1’s top four when they host rock-bottom Montpellier HSC at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday. With their Champions League last-16 clash against Borussia Dortmund ongoing, securing a spot in Europe’s top competition next season remains a key priority for the hosts.
Suggested bet: Lille to win
Value bet: Lille to win half-time/full-time
Marseille vs Lens (Saturday)
Marseille, under Roberto De Zerbi, will face a struggling Lens at the Stade Velodrome in Saturday’s headline Ligue 1 clash. The hosts are on track to secure a Champions League return after a one-year absence, while Lens’ recent poor form has put their European aspirations in serious doubt.
Suggested bet: Marseille to win
Value bet: Marseille to win and over 2.5 goals
