We open the weekend with confrontations involving the best teams in Europe: from the super clash of two Premier League favorites to no less interesting teams from France. We have analyzed the most interesting games of these weekends for you, and of course found optimal betting options.
Tottenham vs Manchester United
Tottenham demonstrates unstable play and results, but if losses were rare at the beginning of the season, then lately such a result ends on average every second match. In particular, three of the last four Premier League games at Tottenham’s stadium ended with a win for the guests. The team is let down by an overcrowded infirmary when it is necessary to play two matches a week.
Manchester United did not start the season very well, but in the last four rounds, they earned ten points, which has not happened with the Red Devils under Rúben Amorim yet. In seven of the last nine matches, the Red Devils scored at least two goals, but there are questions about the defense, which conceded 18 goals over the same stretch. And this despite the favorable injury situation, which has been very few in the current season.
Manchester United have not been able to beat Tottenham for seven matches in a row, but it seems that the most favorable circumstances have now developed for the revanche to finally happen. I go cautiously on the zero handicap.
Bet: Manchester United Handicap (0) (odds 1.85)
Sunderland vs Arsenal
Sunderland, which remains unbeaten at home, has proven that it is capable of competing with any opponent, even with limited resources. The Black Cats act clearly and organized, relying on compactness and line cohesion. The experienced Granit Xhaka plays an important role in the team, controlling the center of the field and setting the rhythm of the game. Despite numerous injuries, the hosts demonstrate a high level of team spirit and confidence in their abilities, and fan support adds extra energy.
Arsenal is in excellent form, confidently topping the standings after eight straight wins without conceding. However, squad losses and high load on key players, including Bukayo Saka, become a potential threat to maintaining pace. Mikel Arteta continues to bet on stability and cohesion, which helps maintain balance even with limited rotation options. The meeting promises to become a test not only of Arsenal’s strength, but also of the team’s character, capable of withstanding pressure and controlling the course of the match.
If the guests hold out and maintain concentration, their class and organization should outweigh the hosts’ zeal, although Sunderland in its current form is capable of forcing the favorite to work on the edge. In any case, I will bet on the number of corners in this match, I think there will be plenty from both sides.
Bet: Total Corners Over 9.5 (odds 1.81)
Parma vs Milan
This will be a battle of teams from different parts of the standings and with different tasks for the season. Parma went for a risk in the summer by appointing an inexperienced coach, and so far has not received significant results, floating among the underdogs. Just one win in ten rounds and big problems in attack – the picture before the game with Milan is not rosy. The hosts have scored only five goals in the championship – this is the worst indicator in the five European top leagues.
Milan travels as the clear favorite and after the most important victory over Roma in the last round. Under Massimiliano Allegri, the Rossoneri predictably slowed down in attack, but fixed the game in defense – just seven goals conceded in the championship, and this is the second indicator in the league. In addition, the history of head-to-head meetings with Parma favors the Milan team – seven wins in the last ten matches. However, most of them were earned in fierce struggle.
We expect a victory for the guests, which, however, may not be the most convincing.
Bet: Milan Win + Total Goals Under 4.5 (odds 1.75)
Manchester City vs Liverpool
The central match of the 11th round of the Premier League, which has become a kind of English El Clásico over the past 10 years, the 2 TOP clubs meet each other at the Etihad.
Both teams are in excellent mood, Liverpool have already earned 2 wins in a row in all tournaments. Especially noteworthy is the win in the home match against Madrid’s Real. At first, it seemed that the Merseysiders had low chances of victory, since the opponent is in excellent form, but McAllister’s single goal in the second half decided the result. Thus, Arne Slot’s charges should have charged with confidence after the TOP match.
But given the statistics in this match, Manchester City has much more chances of success. After all, in the last five matches at the Etihad, the Citizens have invariably won. Moreover, in all cases, Manchester scored from 2 to 5 goals. Over the same stretch, Liverpool away suffered 4 losses with 1 win.
In none of these matches did Liverpool manage to keep a clean sheet. Therefore, we suggest taking the home team’s victory, or playing the number of shots from the hosts.
Bet: Manchester City Shots Total Over 14.5 (odds 1.83)
Lyon vs PSG
Lyon started on the level of the leaders, often playing without conceding. However, in October, the bright streak of the Lyonnais was interrupted – they lost a lot of points in matches with mid-table championship teams, conceding a lot. In the game with Paris, the “weavers” lost a three-goal lead, failed to beat the modest in this season’s Rennes, and ended their successful run in the Europa League, losing to Betis. In addition to the injured key player Tolisso, against Lyon plays poor statistics of recent head-to-head meetings with PSG.
As for the reigning champion of France, in recent games, they have stopped scoring a lot. In the game against Bayern, the capital team suffered three huge losses at once. In the coming weeks, Ousmane Dembélé and Nuno Mendes will not play, Ashraf Hakimi is out for two months after a rough play by Luis Díaz. As before, Désiré Doué is recovering.
Without four players from the optimal lineup, it will be difficult for PSG. However, the current Lyon plays like a mid-table team, and the capital footballers will earn the victory with difficulty.
Bet: PSG Win and Total Goals Over 1.5 (odds 2.0)