Four fixtures remain, and motivation levels vary from club to club and league to league. In most cases underdogs can get around any technical gap fairly easily. Needless to say this is the best. time in the season to catch odds more realistic than they might originally suggest..
LIKELY BETS
Cordoba vs Barcelona: NOT BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE @1.50
Last place against first, and the upcoming game against Bayern won't be enough to distract Barcelona. Everybody talks about their incredible attack, but Barça have conceded only 4 goals in their last 11 games, and those include trips to Real Madrid, PSG and Sevilla. As if that weren't enough, Cordoba haven't scored in their last 4 games and have scored only once in their last 6. There are 4 scoring scenarios in the WhoScored Match Forecast - I leave it to your imagination to figure out about which side they favour.
Napoli vs Milan: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE @1.66
With the defense that Milan boast, anything is possible, even without considering the mess going on both inside the club and the dressing room. The only positive for the Rossoneri is that Napoli's back line is suffering as well, with the 4 goals conceded to Empoli the latest mishap in a catalogue of their troubled season. Most of all, the Europa League semi-final is pending and they will have their minds turned to that. The WhoScored Match Forecast backs 3 ways in Napoli will score and 2 for Milan.
Hull City vs Arsenal: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE @1.83
The Gunners are consistent but still generous; there are always chances for their opponents: both teams have scored in 4 of their last 5 away league games, which is the case for Hull in 3 of their last 4 at home. What is more, the battle against relegation will push the Tigers to come out of their shell in search of points.
TEMPTING BETS
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich: HOME WIN @2.37
The title, already sewn up by Bayern, blends perfectly with the upcoming game at Camp Nou. The cherry on the cake in terms of them losing this game is stress from penalty shootout defeat in the DFB-Pokal semi-final against Borussia Dortmund. Last but not least, the perfect customer to take advantage is Leverkusen - 4th in the table and only 2 points off the spot that would mean qualification for the Champions League. These are great odds on the hosts, and watch out for the WhoScored Match Forecast, which suggest as 'Likely' Bayer Leverkusen creating many scoring chances.
Sunderland vs Southampton: AWAY WIN @2.05
The Europa League spot is the least Saints deserve for the last two brilliant seasons, and now is the moment to stay focused. On the opposing side Sunderland are wrapped up in fear while sinking in the table. There are only two situations in the WhoScored match forecast, both indicating that the game will go in the direction of Southampton.
Schalke vs Stuttgart: HOME WIN @1.90
It's true that Stuttgart are desperate for points, but Di Matteo can't let the 6th spot and Europe escape with it, with their win drought already lasting 6 games. All Stuttgart's weaknesses are concentrated in defence, as pointed out by the WhoScored database. These things count…
LONG-SHOT BETS
Sampdoria vs Juventus: DRAW @3.30
One tiny point is all Juventus need to earn their 31st scudetto. The celebration has almost turned into a problem to be rid of before the Champions League semi-finals. The Marassi could be the perfect setting, where Sampdoria normally wouldn't be satisfied with a draw, but not this time, as injuries and bad form have led them to a 5 games winless streak.
Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao: DRAW 1ST HALF / HOME WIN 2ND HALF @3.60
This could be the last step to secure 3rd place for Atletico, but lately Simeone's side have had issues in taking control of games. They have ended with a draw in the first half in 5 of their last 6 games, and Bilbao too have managed the same feat in 3 of their last 5.
Bastia vs Saint-Etienne: AWAY WIN @2.25
Saint-Etienne are undefeated in their last 9 games and now surprisingly in 4th spot ahead of Marseille, who are falling apart. They still have concrete ambitions for Champions League football, not to mention that Bastia sit just 3 points above the relegation zone.
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