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Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Kickoff: 18:30 SAST
Venue: Virality Stadium, Bournemouth
Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last five Premier League games, having lost four of their previous five beforehand. Following their 2-1 win at Arsenal last weekend, the Cherries are looking to win consecutive league games for the first time since January and keep up hopes of qualifying to play in European club competition next season. They are eighth in the Premier League, seven points adrift of seventh-placed Villa.
A top four finish last season saw Villa qualify for the Champions League, but they are in a tough tussle in their bid to repeat the feat at the end of this campaign. The top five will go this time to the Champions League, and Villa sit three points behind fifth-placed Chelsea. They can ill afford any slips now with three fixtures left .
Bournemouth v Aston Villa Key Betting Insights:
Bring on the big boys: Bournemouth have won seven of their 13 Premier League games against teams above them in the table this season, the highest win rate of any side to play more than one such game this term (54%).
In form: Villa edged past Fulham 1-0 at Villa Park last weekend, thanks to a 12th-minute strike from Belgium international midfielder Youri Tielemans. That means they have now won 11 of their last 14 matches across all competitions and are displaying the kind of form that could well see them return to the Champions League.
Bournemouth v Aston Villa Betting angles:
Both teams to score: Bournemouth have scored two goals in each of their past three home games against Villa, who have scored at least one goal in all of their last 11 matches in the Premier League.
More than 2.5 goals: Expect a close game between these two teams. Neither side has kept a clean sheet in the last three meetings, with over 2.5 goals landing in six of the previous eight matches between the two sides. There have been two draws in the last three meetings between the two sides, and a similar pattern could occur here.
Bournemouth v Aston Villa Prediction:
Score Prediction: Bournemouth 1-2 Aston Villa
Villa are unbeaten in their last four Premier League games against Bournemouth, having lost four in a row against the Cherries before this. But at home, the Cherries are unbeaten in three at home to Villa, scoring two goals in each game. This is going to be a tight tussle with much at stake, but Villa likely have too much firepower.
Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
Kickoff: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Lazio sit in sixth spot in Serie A but have the same number of points as fourth-placed Juventus, behind only on goal difference, where the swing is seven goals. This then is a crucial home game for the Rome club if they are to finish in the top four and compete in next season’s Champions League. Having been appointed Lazio boss at the start of the campaign, Marco Baroni had done a good job overcoming a mid-season to have them firmly in the fight for a top four finish in Serie A.
Juventus’ performances this season remain underwhelming, and they had a managerial change in March, but they do still begin this weekend’s third-to-last round of Italian league fixtures, sitting just about tucked inside the top four with Roma and Lazio next behind them and seventh-placed Bologna one point adrift. Their last outing was a 1-1 away draw against Bologna last Sunday.
Lazio v Juventus Key Betting Insights:
Mystery: Lazio have typically made sluggish starts to the season, which coach Baroni says are a mystery to him, but “the last half-hour is who we really are”. A fortnight ago, they fought back to draw 2-2 with Parma at home after being two-down with 11 minutes, but while they rescued a point, it could count against them come the end of the season.
Doubtful: Dusan Vlahovic and Teun Koopmeiners could miss out for Juventus, in what would be a blow to their chances. Koopmeiners has been unavailable for the last three Juve matches, while Vlahovic had to withdraw midway through the 1-0 loss against Parma, which means that he has also missed the last two through injury. Juventus will also be without Kenan Yildiz, as he is set to serve the second game of his two-match suspension for violent conduct after his sending off during the 2-0 win over Monza at the end of April. Defender Andrea Cambiaso has already been ruled out by a thigh injury.
Lazio v Juventus Betting angles:
Under 2.5 goals scored: Lazio’s goal average this season is 1.73 goals per match. In Juventus's last three games in Serie A, there have been under 2.5 goals scored.
Home win: Lazio can boast a record of 18 undefeated games in their past 20 home encounters in Serie A and are unbeaten in their last six straight home clashes in the Italian league.
Lazio v Juventus Prediction:
Score Prediction: Lazio 1-0 Juventus
Lazio will fancy their chances with home advantage against a Juve side that has scored more than one goal in a game on just three occasions in their last 13 matches across all competitions – at home to lowly opposition.
Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Kickoff: 21:00 SAST
Venue: Estadio Metropolitano (Madrid)
Atletico Madrid are set to finish third in La Liga but it does feel as though it is a season of ‘what if’. They were neck-and-neck in the title race with Barcelona and Real Madrid and, up until last month, the fight for the Spanish crown looked like it would come down to a photo finish between the trio. All three sides took turns leading the table and often had just one or two points separating them atop the table. But over the last month, Atlético have dropped points in five of their last eight league matches, most recently at Deportivo Alavés in a goalless draw, and now sit 12 points behind Barcelona, effectively out of the race.
Real Sociedad head to Madrid still firmly in contention for a potential place in UEFA club competition next season but will have to find their scoring boots as they have lacked goals throughout the season with just 32 scored in 34 La Liga outings.
Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad Key Betting Insights:
Change comes slowly: Atlético boss Diego Simeone spent fairly heavily to try and evolve Atlético Madrid’s squad and style. He tried to be a bit more attacking, although he found it hard to break the defensive mould that he and the club are famous for. It is no surprise Atlético have the second-best defensive record in La Liga with only 27 goals conceded.
Cleaning house: Imanol Agüiló will depart Real Sociedad at the end of this season after seven years in charge of the club, having also been the B team coach on two occasions, the B team assistant once, the youth coach once, as well as interim boss of the first team. The club is looking for some fresh input.
Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad Betting angles:
Less than 2.5 goals: There have been over 2.5 goals scored in three of Atlético’s last five matches, while the same holds true for two of Real’s past five fixtures, but this one is going to be a tight affair.
Home win: Atlético's formidable home record, with 12 wins, four draws, and just a single defeat at the Estadio Metropolitano, is likely to be enhanced against Sociedad. This strong home form has been their cornerstone this season.
Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad Prediction:
Score Prediction: Atlético Madrid 2-0 Real Sociedad
Atlético are unbeaten in their past six clashes with Real, stretching back to a Spanish Cup tie in early 2022. Sociedad’s last away win over Atlético came in 2003.
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Kickoff: 13:00 SAST
Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle
Both clubs are looking to consolidate spots in the top five of the Premier League and qualify for next season’s Champions League. They could not be any closer with 63 points from 31 games each and the same goal difference of +21. But fourth-placed Newcastle are one spot above Chelsea in the standings on the basis of having scored four goals more than the Blues.
Chelsea’s chief aim this season has been securing a Champions League berth, and after several seasons of tumult, they are on course but will be cognisant that any slip-up will open the door for the two clubs directly below them— Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa— who can still overhaul the Blues. Chelsea come into this game after a clash on Thursday against Djurgarden of Sweden in the second leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final tie, where they are expected to romp into the final.
Newcastle United v Chelsea Key Betting Insights:
Hungry for points: Across the last 20 league games for each current Premier League side, only Liverpool (46) have accumulated more points than Newcastle (43). It is the most points Newcastle have collected over a run of 20 games in the competition since 44 points between September 2002 and January 2003.
Fan discontent: Manager Enzo Maresca has taken flack from the supporters over too rigid a style of play but retorted by demanding Chelsea fans to stop expecting ‘PlayStation’ football. He feels the club are on the right track even if some performances have been described as “stale” and “boring”.
Newcastle United v Chelsea Betting angles:
Home win: Newcastle have won seven of their last 11 Premier League home games against Chelsea, including both under manager Eddie Howe. They have already beaten Chelsea 2-0 at St James’ Park this season in the League Cup. They last beat the Blues twice in the same campaign in 1986-87 (both in the league), while they last beat them in two different competitions in 1931-32 (league and FA Cup).
Alexander Isak to score anytime: The Swedish striker, who is being lined up for a move to Chelsea or Manchester United next season, has scored in each of his past four games against Chelsea across all competitions.
Newcastle United v Chelsea Prediction:
Score Prediction: Newcastle United 2-1 Chelsea
Newcastle have won their past three home games against Chelsea across all competitions. Chelsea have also won just one of their past nine away league games, and have only won four games outside of London this season.
Bayer Leverkusen v Borussia Dortmund
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Kickoff: 15:30 SAST
Venue: BayArena, Leverkusen
A 2-2 draw at Freburg last Sunday ended Leverkusen’s last hopes of being able to catch up to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga race and saw them officially surrender their title. But with two matches left to play in the German league season, they are guaranteed second spot and a return to Champions League action next term. Leverkusen are just five points off their second-best season ever (73 points in 1999/00). Victories in both of their final two games will see them overhaul that tally. Only last season's title-winning campaign lies beyond reach at this stage.
Dortmund are fifth in the Bundesliga and still outside the Champions League qualification berths but catapulting up the table. Missing out would end a run of nine successive years qualifying for Europe’s top club competition. After this match, they have one game left, at home to relegated Holstein Kiel. Winning that might not be enough to ensure the points Dortmund need for a top four finish, which demands, therefore, a positive result in Leverkusen if they are to enhance their chances.
Bayer Leverkusen v Borussia Dortmund Key Betting Insights:
Will Xavi Alonso stay: After taking Leverkusen to their first German title last year, Xavi Alonso has been marked out as a coach to hire and linked with a plethora of jobs. He supposedly turned down Liverpool last season with Arne Slot by no means the Reds’ first choice to replace Jürgen Klopp. Now the likes of Real Madrid are beckoning for the former Spanish international midfielder, and this could well be his last home game with Leverkusen.
Late surge : Dortmund have collected 16 points from the last 18 available. They are unbeaten in their past six outings and have won three on the bounce, lifting them into Champions League contention at the end of a difficult season.
Bayer Leverkusen v Borussia Dortmund Betting angles:
Serhou Guirassy anytime scorer: Dortmund’s Guinea international striker will make his 100th Bundesliga appearance on Sunday. With 62 goals in 99 league appearances, few players have ever matched the French-born striker in terms of impact, with only a handful of players managing to produce such a prolific return at the start of their Bundesliga careers. To put his strike rate into perspective, Gerd Müller, the Bayern Munich icon and one of the most revered strikers the game has ever seen, scored the exact same number (62) in his opening 99 Bundesliga showings.
More than 2.5 goals: A total of 19 goals were scored between the two sides during their past six clashes, with 10 of them for Leverkusen and nine for Dortmund. That is an average goals per game figure of 3.17.
Bayer Leverkusen v Borussia Dortmund Prediction:
Score Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund want this win more than Bayer Leverkusen, but beating Xabi Alonso’s men at BayArena is easier said than done. A draw is the best they can hope for.
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Kickoff: 16:15 SAST
Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona
Barcelona must put behind them the bitter disappointment of Tuesday’s Champions League loss to Inter Milan where they let slip a lead in stoppage time and then gave up an extra time winner. The LaLiga leaders will certainly be physically fatigued by that clash in Milan but also potentially emotionally scarred by the dramatic turnaround. The amount of football that Barca are having to play at the moment will hurt them with their intense style and high-line.
Real are four points behind Barca with four games to play so even if they win this one away from home, their facet is not in their own hands. It is their last hope in a season where they were rumbled out of the Champions League at the quarter-final stage by Arsenal and also lost in the Spanish Cup final to Barca a fortnight ago.
Barcelona v Real Madrid Key Betting Insights:
Injury news: Barcelona’s key marksman Robert Lewandowski came off the bench against Inter in midweek but he did not look fit and the veteran striker will have to be viewed as a doubt having suffered a hamstring injury just a couple of weeks ago.
Departing coach: Real boss Carlo Ancelotti is expected to depart for the Brazilian national team at the end of this season. That has thrown uncertainty over their last month of competition and certainly not been helpful to their outside hopes,.
Barcelona v Real Madrid Betting angles:
Raphinha to score anytime: The Brazilian has been in fine form this season, becoming one of the most important players for Barcelona and being in the conversation for the Ballon d’Or. He’s scored 32 goals in all competitions and shows no signs of slowing down.
Barcelona v Real Madrid Prediction:
Score Prediction: Barcelona 2-0 Real Madrid
Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 after extra-time in a thrilling Copa del Rey final last month and this is the perfect game for the Catalans to lift themselves off the floor after missing out on the Champions League final.
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