by Jolayemi Jones
I have been hearing many people complain that football is getting too hard to predict and stake on. My take - the problem isn’t football, you’re just not doing it right.
The good news is, that is why I am here. I’m not going to brag and say that I am a bet wizard (I am), I’m just going to tell you this; there is a simple recipe for consistent success in betting. You just have to know how to mix and when to mix. They don’t call me Chef Jola for nothing, I dey cook pieces! If you are new here, you have come to the right place. Today, you are going to see how I cook. Let’s get right to it.
Total Odds: 189,936.04
Booking Code: WN19TS
Betting Stake: ₦100
Acca Bonus: ₦8,547,121.97
Potential Winning: ₦27,540,726.37
Everton’s recent form has been forgettable. 4 draws and a defeat isn’t scaring anyone, let alone Arsenal. They have also not won at home since February 1st.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have Saka back, and he has already scored! They have won two straight games and look set to push hard for the final lap of the season, especially with how shaky Liverpool are starting to look. With 3 wins and a draw in their last 4 games against Everton, it looks clear that Arsenal will not lose here.
Bet Builder: Arsenal to win + Over 1.5 Goals @ 2.30 Odds
Bet on Over 1.5 Goals @ 1.44 Odds
Aston Villa’s January signings have revived them, with Rashford and Asensio flying so far. At home against an in-form Nottingham Forest side, this looks like it’ll be an end-to-end contest, which means goals.
The last 5 games between these sides produced 15 goals, an average of 3 goals per game. In their two previous meetings in the Championship before that, there were 14 goals scored. Look no further than the Goals market.
Fulltime Prediction: There should be goals in this one.
Bet Builder: Over 2.5 Goals + Over 8.5 Corners @ 2.30 Odds
Bet on Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.77 Odds
First off, Brentford is a problematic team for Chelsea. The last 6 meetings between these two sides have produced 3 Brentford wins and 2 draws. Chelsea’s only victory in that run came in December, a game Brentford created 4 big chances in. They even beat Chelsea 4-1 at Stamford Bridge some years ago.
This is another game that promises goals. The last 4 games between them have produced 11 goals, an average of 2.75 goals per game. You know what that means.
Fulltime Prediction: The safest option here is over 1.5 goals. And if you’re especially daring, you can push it to over 2.5 goals.
Bet Builder: Over 2.5 Goals + Over 8.5 Corners @ 2.10 Odds
Bet on Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.54 Odds
Manchester City have been poor this season, but Manchester United have been worse. This is a game between two sides that you really can’t put your money on and relax. Man Utd have not won back-to-back games all season, and they lost again in Midweek.
The last time we thought Man Utd would lose to Man City, earlier in the season, they somehow won despite being 1-0 down by the 87th minute. See, forget the final outcome. Both teams concede for fun, so don’t expect any clean sheet here.
Fulltime Prediction: Feels like the kind of game where Burno scores a penalty after Man City have taken the lead, like last time. So, both teams to score is my prediction.
Bet Builder: Both Teams to Score + Over 3.5 Cards @ 2.20 Odds
Real Madrid have this strange knack of looking vulnerable in games but somehow, they often end up still winning anyway. It happened in their midweek game against Real Sociedad, it has been happening for weeks, and it even happened against this opponent earlier in the season. It helps that they have so many game-winners all over the pitch. Kylian Mbappe is on a streak of braces in La Liga, and he could extend it further here as he chases the Pichichi award.
Valencia, meanwhile, are one of the most in-form teams in the league currently. They no longer look like certain relegation candidates, despite still being in the mix. That said, they got destroyed by Barcelona & Atletico during their recent resurgence because they simply can’t handle the biggest teams. Their inability to have also not won a single away game this season will also count heavily against them here.
Fulltime Prediction: Expect a straightforward Real Madrid win, with a minimum of two goals scored.
Bet Builder: Kylian Mbappe to Score anytime + Over 2.5 Goals @ 2.10 Odds
Bet on Real Madrid to win @ 1.32 Odds
Barcelona are unbeaten in 2025, and that run has included a 5-1 thrashing of Real Betis in the Copa Del Rey. They have won 7 straight games, scoring for fun and breaking the resistance of all kinds of teams.
Betis have won 6 of their last 7 games, even beating Real Madrid, but winning here might be asking too much of them as Barcelona simply look unstoppable.
Fulltime Prediction: Barcelona at home? Yeah, I expect them to win.
Bet Builder: Barcelona to win + Raphael Dias Belloli to Score anytime @ 2.40 Odds
Bet on Barcelona to win @ 1.40 Odds
Atletico Madrid’s season appears to be unraveling. They’re out of the Champions League, eliminated from the Copa del Rey, and have slipped out of the La Liga title race. Their midweek defeat to Barcelona seemed to drain what little hope remained—Simeone looked a beaten man. Now, a tricky trip to Seville comes at the worst possible time.
That said, Sevilla haven’t been any better. Their form has been poor all season, with just two wins in their last nine matches. They haven’t picked up a home victory since mid-December—and that trend looks set to continue.
Fulltime Prediction: Atletico should win this, despite their recent patchy form. You can also play it safe with a double chance pick to hedge your bet.
Bet Builder: Atletico Madrid to win + Over 1.5 Goals @ 2.90 Odds
Bet on Atletico to win or draw @ 1.32 Odds
The title is now within Inter’s grasp, their fate is in their hands. 3 points ahead with 8 games to go, they know they can’t afford to drop any points. A trip to relegation-battling Parma is exactly the kind of game they would want at this point, and they have got exactly that.
Look, Parma are far from scary, with just 1 win in 12 games, including 3 draws in their last 3 games. But Inter will be wary, because of the streak of draws. They will be desperate for all 3 points to stay ahead of Napoli in the title race.
Fulltime Prediction: The odds for Inter to win are so tasty, so go for it. Lautaro to score.
Bet Builder: Lautaro Martinez to Score anytime + Over 1.5 Goals @ 2.15 Odds
Bet on Inter to win @ 1.51 odds
Milan’s season has gone up in smoke, and they look unlikely to qualify for any European competition unless they win the Coppa Italia. High-flying Fiorentina are directly ahead of them – 4 points clear – which means a defeat here effectively shuts the door via the league.
This is a game for goals, as both teams are likely to go all out in attack. There could be twists and turns, so it’s better to avoid final score outcomes. Focus on goals and corners.
Fulltime Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals.
Bet Builder: Over 2.5 Goals + Over 7.5 Corners @ 2.10 Odds
Bet on Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.76 Odds
Atalanta’s title hopes are over, but they still have a chance to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League. Since Bologna and Juventus are within 2 and 3 points of them currently, this is a must-win game.
Lazio themselves are battling Roma and Fiorentina for a European spot after drawing 3 of their last 4 games and losing 5-0 to Bologna. It is the worst possible form to take to Bergamo to face an Atalanta team with the reigning African best player, Ademola Lookman. But then again, Atalanta have lost two straight games and must be wary here.
Fulltime Prediction: I would ideally lean towards goals, but this should be an Atalanta home win. If you’re worried about their recent form, you can also hedge your bet and go with a “win or draw” selection.
Bet Builder: Atalanta to win + Mario Retegui 1+ Shots on Target @ 2.00 Odds
Bet on 1X & Over 1.5 @ 1.54 Odds
Roma have been one of the best teams in Serie A since bringing Claudio Ranieri out of retirement. They have won 7 straight games and are now just 4 points off UEFA Champions League places.
Directly above them and also in competition for a place in next season’s UCL is Juventus, who’ll be hoping to benefit from a new manager bounce with new gaffer, Igor Tudor.
Fulltime Prediction: The Juve new manager is a bit of an unknown, which makes it hard to predict what Juventus will produce here, but Roma will definitely go at them with everything they have. Personally, I’m leaning toward a Roma win or draw.
Bet Builder: Roma win or draw + Artem Dovbyk to Score anytime @ 3.30 Odds
Bet on Roma win or draw @ 1.37 Odds
PSG need a point here to confirm another league title. Unbeaten all season in Ligue 1, facing Angers at home, the question isn’t “will they win?” but rather, “how many goals will PSG win by?”. They have been scoring for fun in 2025, and w another high-scoring victory is on the cards here.
Angers are unlikely to mount any serious resistance to spoil the party. They have lost 5 straight games in all competitions and will need to be careful to avoid relegation at this point.
Fulltime Prediction: This is the most obvious big win prediction. I’m backing PSG to win and Over 3.5 Goals to be recorded in the game.
Bet Builder: PSG to win + Ousmane Dembele to Score a brace @ 3.80 Odds
Bet on 1 and Over 3.5 Goals @ 1.79 Odds
This is a huge clash in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification. With Monaco, Marseille, Nice, Strasbourg, and these two sides all in contention, the battle for the three remaining spots outside of PSG is wide open. Just five points separate them all, and with seven games to go, it’s anyone’s game.
Lyon saw their five-game winning streak halted by Strasbourg last time out, while Lille bounced back from two consecutive losses with a narrow 1-0 win over Lens. This promises to be an open, end-to-end encounter, likely decided by key moments.
Lyon hold the edge with home advantage, but Lille are always capable of springing a surprise.
Full-time Prediction: Leaning toward a Lyon win or draw. Lille struggle away from home, and once again, Cherki could prove to be the difference-maker.
Bet Builder: Lyon to win + Rayan Cherki 1+ Assists @ 4.50 Odds
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