Marseille last 5 matches: 

Marseille last 3 home matches: 

Lyon last 5 matches: 

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*matches in all competitions

Ligue 1 table positions: Marseille - 5, Lyon - 4

Derby match on Sunday in the French Ligue 1 as title chasers Marseille and Lyon go head to head in a bid to lessen the handicap from the leader.

Olympique Marseille has displayed a great form in past matches, managing an impressive 8 game winning streak that makes them favorites in the odds.

They are just one point bellow their current adversaries, Lyon, but no less than 9 separate them from current leaders and trophy favorites PSG.

Lyon is in fine form as well with no less than six victories in their last seven matches played but their defeat away to Montpellier two weeks ago had a great impact on their chances of catching up with PSG.

Already a victory to their name this week as they went past Lorient in the Coupe de La Ligue in extra time but it will be interesting to seen how Lyon will perform away once again especially with the pressure of this derby.

My pick: Marseille to win ( over 2.5 goals )

Juventus last 5 matches: 

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Siena last 5 matches: 

Siena last 3 away matches: 

*matches in all competitions

Serie A table positions: Juventus – 1, Siena – 17

Round 21 in the Italian Serie A and leaders Juventus are up against what at first glace seems to be an easy opponent, relegation threatened Siena.

Juventus is still leading the Serie A table with a total of 44 points, just one above Milan and three over third spot holders Udinese. A fragile lead for them no question about this but Juventus have one game less played than their main opposition and a victory against Siena could give them some breathing space.

A good form in latest matches for Juventus as the team managed no less than 5 victories in their last 6 matches played remaining the only undefeated team this season in the Serie A, a superb achievement so late in the competition.

Meanwhile Siena is struggling to get some distance from the relegation zone, they are currently on the 17th spot of the table and with a total of just 19 points, they sit just 3 points above the danger zone.

Two victories for Siena in their last 5 matches played, latest one in the Coppa Italia when they defeated Chievo by the slightest of margins, but this success was quickly overshadowed by their defeat against Fiorentina last week.

My pick: Juventus to win ( over 2.5 goals )

Saturday’s sole live action comes from ESPN and in this game we will see if Man City can recover from their loss against Everton with a win at home to Fulham. Man City may be going through a bit of a blip at the moment but they have won all eleven home games this season and look highly likely to record another win in this match against a team who has won just once on the road all season. The odds of 1/3 on City aren’t going to make anyone rich but it is worth including in any accumulators this weekend.

Both live games on Sunday are on Sky Sports 1 and the first of these fixtures is Newcastle v Aston Villa. Newcastle have been in great form despite the loss of Demba Ba to the African Cup of Nations, they have moved up to fifth place this week and should welcome back Ba plus new signing Papiss Demba Cisse for this match. Aston Villa have looked pretty poor all season and have won just three times on the road all season, Newcastle have more wins than that in their last six matches, and Newcastle look a value play at current odds of 11/10.

The second match in Sunday’s double header is probably the game of the weekend, Chelsea v Man Utd. United haven’t won at Stamford Bridge in the league for almost ten years and Chelsea have only lost once in eleven league games recently. Chelsea have struggled to win matches too though, five of their last eight have ended all square and with both teams looking unlikely to win the draw looks a really good bet in this match at odds of 23/10.

There is a great match to look forward to on Sky Sports 1 on Monday night too, Liverpool host Tottenham. Spurs won this reverse fixture 4-0 earlier in the season (the score could have been twice that) and also won 2-0 at Anfield last season. Spurs have improved since then and are eleven points above Liverpool this season so it is a big surprise that you can get 11/4 on Spurs, it was only a couple of weeks ago that they should have won at Man City and unless they massively under perform they should win this match at great odds.

Are these really the best bets from the week’s live Premiership action? Which game are you most looking forward to betting on?

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Valencia last 5 matches: 

Valencia last 3 home matches: 

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*matches in all competitions

We have reached the semi-finals stage on the Copa del Rey with the prime favorite Barcelona up against a though adversary as they travel to Valencia for the first leg of the tie.

Valencia sailed past Levante in the previous round of the Cpa del Rey, trashing their adversaries with the aggregate score of 7-1, after a 4-1 scoreline at home and a clear 0-3 victory away.

Their biggest name defeated so far in the competition has been Sevilla, which they just edged due to an away goal, but Barcelona is another matter. Not a great form for them in recent matches if we take out the cup as Valencia failed to win any of their past 4 games in the Primera Division but they still hold chances, especially in this home match.

Barcelona on the other hand, defeated their arch rivals in the previous round with an aggregate score 4-3 against Real Madrid and are now considered top favorites for the trophy.

Morale in the team is not that high after they conceded yet another blow in the league with a goalless draw against Villarreal so this will be a crucial match for them in terms of confidence.

My pick: Barcelona to win ( over 2.5 goals )

Rennes  last 5 matches: 

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*matches in all competitions

Ligue 1 table positions: Rennes - 5, Marseille - 6

Round 21 of the French Ligue 1 with the last match of the week taking place Sunday night as Stade Rennes welcomes a direct rival Olympique Marseille.

Rennes is currently on the 5th spot of the Ligue 1 table with a total of 35 points, just one bellow third in line Lille and the same amounts as forth Lyon but with an inferior goal ratio.

A great form showed by them in latest matches with four straight victories including the narrow qualification in Coupe de France last week. Great room for advancing but very close to it’s followers, it’s clear any result can bring dramatic changes at the top of the board.

Olympique Marseille sits just one point and one spot behind their current rivals so they share the same hopes ant threats as their opponents do.

Great form for them as well with a six game winning streak leading to an anticipated fixture that can go either way. It will be interesting to see how these two teams with great defensive force and reputable attack will perform head to head.

My pick: Rennes to win ( under 2.5 goals )

Juventus last 5 matches: 

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Udinese last 5 matches: 

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*matches in all competitions

Serie A table positions: Juventus - 1, Udinese - 3

Very exciting match at the top of the Serie A with leaders Juventus welcoming third spot holders Udinese on Saturday for a game that could change the board in the upper half.

Juventus is currently in the driver’s seat of the Serie A chart with a total of 41 points leading to a very fragile one point advantage over second AC Milan and three points from their current adversaries Udinese.

Thus is a very important match for them as a loss or even a draw could cost them the top spot but form and results are on their side especially after a well deserved 3-0 victory over Roma last week in Coppa Italia.

Udinese suffering some setbacks in their attempt to take Serie A by surprise, the 3-2 loss against Genoa two weeks ago costing them and with a narrow 2-1 victory over Catania last week it’s clear that the team is not in top form.

Although being very close to the top of the table, Udinese is feeling intense pressure from next in line Internazionale, that sits just 3 points bellow.

My pick: Juventus to win ( under 2.5 goals )

Bayern Munchen last 5 matches: 

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*matches in all competitions

Bundesliga table positions: Bayern Munchen – 1, Wolfsburg – 9

Interesting fixture in the Bundesliga as round 19 of the season is underway this weekend with Bayern Munchen welcoming Wolfsburg on Saturday.

Bayern Munchen is still leading the Bundesliga table with a total of 37 points, same as it’s followers Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04 but with a superior goal balance.

They suffered a major setback last week when they lost 3-1 away to M’gladbach, a painful defeat for the leaders and also a good reminder that nothing is decided in this very interesting championship.

Wolfsburg, on the other had, is experiencing a very modest season, only the 9th spot for them as they managed to gather just 23 points in all 18 games played.

They managed a victory over Koln last week but by the slightest of margins with a goal late in the 78′ minute, revealing that the team is still in poor form especially in the offensive.

My pick: Bayern Munchen to win ( under 2.5 goals )

Barcelona last 5 matches: 

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*matches in all competitions

Second leg in the most interesting quarter-final of the Copa del Rey as Real Madrid travel to their biggest rival Barcelona trying to restore the one goal deficit from last week’s match.

Barcelona has the upper hand in this double leg battle as they managed a superb performance last week on Santiago Bernabeu, surpassing their opponents from start to finis, and grabbing a well deserved 1-2 victory.

They should now have an easier match on home pitch, at least in theory, as the biggest derby in football can change the victorious side fast. They managed to build on their success and trashed Mallorca 1-4 in the weekend, keeping their morale at top levels. Barcelona’s tactic should remain the same and no big changes should occur from last week’s cup game, with the Catalan keeper still needing to prove it’s value for the fans.

Real Madrid apparently with a mountain to climb, after they employed an ultra defensive tactic in the first leg, stunning every one as they held back on home ground, is expected to change formation.

They will clearly need to go on the offensive and this in turn can leave big gaps in their defense. So far Mourinho has been clearly inferior to it’s direct opponent and it will be interesting if he can make the change.

My pick: Barcelona to win ( over 2.5 goals )

Villarreal last 5 matches: 

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*matches in all competitions

Primera Division table positions: Villarreal - 19, Sporting Gijon - 18

Round 19 of the Spanish Primera Division comes to an end on Monday as Villarreal situation grows more desperate every week, now welcoming another relegation candidate in the form of Sporting Gijon.

Villarreal is on a disappointing 19th spot in the Primera Division table as the team that once fought at the top of the chart has managed to gather only 16 points in all 18 matches played this season.

No less than 10 games have passed without a victory for Villarreal in all competition, their previous success dating back in November against newly promoted Real Betis. Whilst their offensive is still showing signs of life, discreet as they may be, the real problem is the defensive which has conceded no less than 10 goals in their past 5 matches played.

Sporting Gijon is just one step above their current adversaries, with a total of 18 points, they sit just one point from salvation, this after their rather surprising victory over Malaga last week.

Their form in away matches seems to be better than at home, making for a very interesting fixture to watch, any team managing 3 points in this one could get a real boost and grater chances in staying in the Primera Division.

My pick: Villarreal to win ( over 2.5 goals )

Real Madrid last 5 matches: 

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Athletic Bilbao last 5 matches: 

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*matches in all competitions

Primera Division table positions: Real Madrid - 1, Athletic Bilbao - 5

Sunday in the Primera Division with Real Madrid hosting Athletic Bilbao in the last match of the day after Real’s embarrassing performance against Barcelona in the cup.

Real Madrid still hold the lead in the Primera Division table with an important five point advantage over rivals Barcelona and although their setback this week in the Copa Del Rey, they are clear favorites for a victory in this one.

Their seven game winning streak is over and Real Madrid needs a victory to restore it’s morale and confidence as the season is just half way.

Athletic Bilbao will not be just a spanning partner for their opponents, as the team is currently on a honorable 5th spot of the table, gathering no less than 26 points in all 18 matches played.

Although they managed to win their last three games played, Athletic Bilbao’s away record is rather poor with just one victory in their last five games.

My pick: Real Madrid to win ( over 2.5 goals )