Lyon, Bayern and Valencia in Europe's top tips this weekend
This weekend is all about reality checks for some of the big sides in Europe that have struggled to live up to their historical billing this season.
LYON vs DIJON - Both Teams To Score @1.75
It’s time for that kind of bet that is always worth looking out for: both teams to score in a Ligue 1 game. In fact the odds on this kind of event are higher than in the other top European leagues, regardless of the kind of attacks or defences that face each other, as the goal average of the French league is generally lower than elsewhere. The pick this time around is on Lyon, with both teams scoring in six of their last eight games, while Dijon have seen both teams score in eight of their last nine away league games. The WhoScored match forecast suggests there is a long list of ways for Lyon to dominate the game, but at the same time it is deemed ‘very likely' that Dijon will make a comeback if they go behind.
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AC MILAN vs FIORENTINA - Milan to win @2.15
If only football was about team spirit and AC Milan would be near the top of the league. They were completely outplayed against Lazio but managed to come through and steal a point to keep their hopes of finishing in a European qualification spot alive. However, defeat here would all but eliminate them from the running.
Fiorentina will be confident ahead of this match after securing a big 1-0 win away to Gladbach in the first leg of their Europa League clash on Thursday, but fatigue could play a big part towards the end of the match, which is where Milan tend to finish strongly. The odds on Milan triumphing are very appealing on Bet365 and should not be missed.
VALENCIA vs ATHLETIC CLUB - Valencia to win @2.30
Valencia's main problems seem to be behind the scenes and that has made for a disastrous few years on the pitch at one of Spain's biggest clubs. The managerial merry-go-round certainly doesn't help matters and they are now only four points off the bottom three.
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Athletic Club came out on top in a gruelling Europa League fixture on Thursday and that would have taken a lot of fuel out of their tank. Not least to mention they have failed to win any of their last seven away games in the league and this should be a weekend of hope for Los Che as they look to steer clear of the bottom three.
BORUSSIA DORTMUND vs WOLFSBURG - Dortmund HT @1.90
Despite dominating the match, Borussia Dortmund returned to Germany from Lisbon off the back of a 1-0 defeat to Benfica in the Champions League and they will need an immediate reaction in front of their home fans here after also dropping off the pace in the Bundesliga.
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Wolfsburg's season continues to throw up surprises and they will be looking to cause an upset here and they could well do so at one stage during the match. However, Dortmund have been leading at half time in six of their nine home league games and that should be a market explored if you are looking to make money of this fixture
HERTHA BERLIN vs BAYERN MUNICH - Draw @4.33
Hertha are just waiting for winter to pass by, as they have fallen from second position to sixth - even though they are only one point adrift of a Champions League spot. However, they will try to take advantage of any possible fatigue in the Bayern ranks. All in all, at the Olympiastadion, Hertha have achieved 8 wins in their last 9 games. Meanwhile Bayern are on a streak of six consecutive away wins in official matches, something hadn't happened in the last three years, since Guardiola's first season. Hertha have several injury problems, so it is unlikely that they will be able to park the bus on the goal line.
