by Jolayemi Jones
It’s a weekend with no English Premier League action, but there are still several games that can turn your betting stake into big profit! Of course, the English FA Cup and matches from the other top five European leagues will be on show, and there are some tasty fixtures to look forward to.
Some giants (Liverpool and Chelsea) were upset in the last round. In this round, we could see more of the same, and that's what makes the FA Cup more glamorous.
I've also added a bonus "outrights" prediction for an unfancied side to win the FA Cup this season, in line with the trends we have been seeing.
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Real Betis have seen a resurgence in form since the addition of Antony from Manchester United in the January window. The good news for them ahead of this fixture is that their new signing’s red card, picked up last weekend, was overturned; meaning that he is available for this tough clash. That is timely, as they have won 3 of their last 4 games in all competitions and look especially dangerous right now. The bad news? They’re playing a Real Madrid eager to reclaim their place at the top of the La Liga table.
Real Madrid suffered a blow with the injury to Dani Ceballos but will be boosted by the return of Kylian Mbappe to the side, after a tooth extraction made him miss their slim victory over Real Sociedad in midweek. Mbappe’s form has been electric since the new year, and they will be looking to him to deliver at such a difficult away ground.
Full time Prediction: Real Madrid should be too much for Betis, even with Anthony's availability. If you’d like to be safe, you can also go for a win or draw option.
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Atletico Madrid are now firmly proven as one of the best sides in the world but in recent years, they’ve become less resolute in defense. In case you needed a reminder, it showed again in midweek when they led Barcelona 2-0 and also had to comeback from being 4-2 down to draw 4-4 in that game. That said, they have drawn three of their last 4 games in all competitions and will be hoping that star striker, Julian Alvarez can fire them to a win this weekend.
Athletic Club are right behind Atletico Madrid on the table and will be looking to close the 5-point gap to 2. The bad news is that they have drawn their last 2 away games. The good news is that they won their last game 7-1. Goals are clearly in them, and they’ve shown it. This game is a potential title decider and I expect sparks to fly .
Full time Prediction: This game has not produced a draw since 2021. If anyone’s to win this, I expect Atletico to narrowly nick it.
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The Serie A race looks likely to go down to the wire, and this is the biggest clash of all. Napoli gave up their lead last weekend, but they have a chance to reclaim it this week by beating title rivals, Inter Milan at home. A defeat here could have dire consequences, so they will be desperate to avoid defeat, to at least keep pace with their rivals.
Inter’s 1-0 win over Genoa last weekend took them one point above Napoli in the race for the title, but their form has been unstable. They have won only 2 of their last 5 league games and lost their last 2 away games at Juventus and Fiorentina. They also drew the previous one in Milan. With no wins in 3 away games, they will be looking to turn that around at the most important away venue of all, in their quest for the title. A defeat against Napoli will have dire consequences.
Full time Prediction: The last two clashes between these two teams have produced draws. Another draw is a strong possibility here.
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Since the departure of Omar Marmoush to Manchester City in January, Frankfurt have won just two league games in 6. Their 4-0 defeat to Bayern last weekend was a huge setback that they will be hoping to bounce back from quickly. As a result, a home game against Bayern’s biggest title rivals is less than ideal, but if they somehow win, that could give them a lot of confidence going into the final 10 games of the season.
Bayer Leverkusen continue to chase Bayern in the race for the title. Despite suffering only one defeat so far in the league, draws have cost them dearly. Their inability to beat Bayern 2 games ago means they have been unable to close the gap. With Bayern winning their Friday game to extend the lead to 11 points, this game is a must-win at a difficult venue. They have no margin for error.
Full time Prediction: Frankfurt haven’t gotten a point against Leverkusen since 2022. If Leverkusen want to deny Harry Kane his first professional title, they need to win here.
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PSG are the most in-form team in Europe, and everything seems to be clicking for this young side. Luis Enrique has them playing some delightful football, and even rotating the team hasn’t affected their form. They have won their last 9 games and have scored 17 goals in their last 3 games, including two 7-0 victories. They are also still unbeaten in the league. A home game against Lille is the perfect preparation for the upcoming Champions League fixtures against Liverpool.
Lille have been in poor form since their 4-month unbeaten run ended against Liverpool in January. They crashed out of the Coupe de France at home against lower division Dunkerque and also lost two league games. That said, if there is any team that can end PSG’s unbeaten run in Ligue 1, it’s them. They are a dangerous side who are made for big games. The bad news is, they have not beaten PSG since 2021.
Full time Prediction: PSG to win a high-scoring match.
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Manchester City seem to be gradually figuring things out, especially in defence. They haven’t looked as vulnerable in the last couple of weeks, despite recent losses to Liverpool and Real Madrid. Despite the way the 2024-2025 season has gone, their victories over Newcastle and Tottenham have been a boost, as is the form of new signing Khusanov. A home game against lower division Plymouth could be a chance to further boost their confidence and hopes of winning a trophy this season.
Plymouth have already established themselves as giant killers in this season’s FA Cup after claiming the biggest scalp of all, Liverpool. New coach, Miron Muslic has been slowly turning their fortunes around after Wayne Rooney’s disastrous spell, but they are still yet to find enough consistency. Can lightning strike again with an unlikely win against the defending Premier League champions?
Full time Prediction: Expect a professional Manchester City performance and a comfortable victory.
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Despite registering only 2 victories in their last 5 games, Manchester United have some reason to be optimistic after their comeback victory last time out against Ipswich. That, coupled with their comeback to draw 2-2 after an early 2-0 deficit against Everton last weekend, shows a resilience that this team was thought to have lacked. A home game against Fulham is a big test, however, but they have already beaten their opponents twice this season without conceding a goal.
Fulham have won 4 of their last 5 games and are flying high currently. Two of those victories came against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest, who are both top 4 contenders. Now, up against a team they have not been able to figure out so far this season, they will be looking to finally get it right and leave with a win. Knocking out the defending FA Cup champions will be a huge boost to their hopes of winning the trophy.
Full time Prediction: A resurgent Manchester United should win this one.
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Things are starting to go wrong again in Milan, following two straight defeats. They have won just one of their last 5 games and have been knocked out of the Champions League in the process. This is a must win game for them or things could turn sour rather quickly. Coach Sérgio Conceição is now under immense pressure, along with the owners and top management. Their season is falling apart, and a defeat here would be a big blow to their chances of making Europe again.
Lazio were in a strong position to qualify for the Champions League until their last two league games, which ended in draws. They have not won a game in their last three, including their 2-0 defeat to Inter in their Coppa Italia clash. Their recent record against Milan is not the best – they’ve not beaten Milan since 2023, but there will be no better time to end that winless run than now.
Full time Prediction: Expect both teams to score.
Bet Builder: Milan win or draw + Santiago Gimenez to score anytime @ 2.60 Odds
Newcastle have been good in the Cups so far, reaching the EFL Cup final and getting this far in the FA Cup. Now, they are up against a dangerous team that they have failed to beat in 3 games. They have already lost against Brighton this season so they will be itching for revenger here.
Brighton are on a 4-game winning streak that has seen them score 11 goals while conceding only two. One of those victories came in the previous round of the FA Cup against Chelsea. This might be the most evenly matched game this weekend, and one I’m looking forward to watching.
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FA Cup Outrights Prediction: I am going for an underdog prediction here. If there is any underdog that can end the season with the FA Cup trophy, it is Brighton. They are peaking at the right time, they have dealt with all the remaining contenders already this season and they look good to go all the way.
An FA Cup weekend is a weekend of opportunity. Many unfancied sides are up for some giant-killing and the odds reflect the opportunity. Just pick out one unfancied side and go all in!
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