Playing sports bets live This weekend promises to be highly entertaining, featuring an impressive lineup of derby matches.
Betting overview – Saturday
Newcastle United
Southampton FC – Newcastle United
1X2, Regular match part
Liverpool
Liverpool – Ipswich Town
1X2, Regular match part
Draw
AFC Bournemouth – Nottingham Forest
1X2, Regular match part
Arsenal FC
Wolverhampton Wanderers – Arsenal FC
1X2, Regular match part
Manchester City
Manchester City – Chelsea FC
1X2, Regular match part
AS Monaco
AS Monaco – Stade Rennes
1X2, Regular match part
Paris St Germain
Paris St Germain – Stade de Reims
1X2, Regular match part
Atalanta Bergamasca
Calcio Como – Atalanta Bergamasca
1X2, Regular match part
Draw
SSC Napoli – Juventus Torino
1X2, Regular match part
Match Overview: During the 22nd round of Serie A, the top and fifth teams will clash at 18:00. Napoli, the current Serie A leaders, made a strong statement last week with a 3-2 victory over Atalanta in Bergamo. With that win, they maintain a three-point lead over the defending champions, Inter Milan, despite having played one more match. Napoli now boasts a total of 50 points and a goal difference of 35:14, highlighting that they possess the league’s best defense. Their recent form includes six consecutive wins – the best streak they've had since February 2023 when they secured the Scudetto. Antonio Conte’s side has successfully coped with the absence of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, as Alessandro Buongiorno edges closer to returning from injury. Playing at home, Napoli has been formidable, collecting a total of 24 points (8 wins, 2 draws), the highest tally in the league. Their next challenge is against Juventus, who trail Napoli by 13 points and are gunning for a top-four finish. After an impressive 2-0 win over AC Milan, Juventus faced disappointment midweek with a 0-0 draw against Club Brugge, where they managed just one shot on target. They have drawn seven out of their last eight away matches, with only one victory. The first encounter between Napoli and Juventus this season ended in a goalless stalemate (0-0). Scott McTominay has already scored five league goals for Napoli, four of which came in the first half. Meanwhile, Timothy Weah also sits at five goals for Juventus.
Only two out of the last twelve home matches for Napoli have seen both teams score.
Napoli has remained unbeaten at home against Juventus in their last five meetings.
Napoli's home record this season stands at: 8-0-2.
Betting odds: Betting company Rabona The odds offered for Napoli to win at home are set at 2.15. A draw is valued at 3.10, while an away victory for the Old Lady has odds of 3.85.
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid – Villarreal FC
1X2, Regular match part
Match Overview: In the 21st round of La Liga, we have a showdown between Atletico Madrid and Villarreal scheduled for January 25, 2025, at 16:15 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. Atletico, currently in second place with 44 points (goal difference 34:13), is eager to stay in the title race. Villarreal, sitting fifth with 33 points (goal difference 38:31), is in pursuit of European positions. Atletico remains unbeaten at home (8 wins, 2 draws) and boasts a remarkable defense, conceding an average of only 0.65 goals per match. Their top scorer is Alexander Sorloth, who has netted eight times. Coach Diego Simeone's squad is in excellent form, having achieved five wins and just one loss in their last six outings, although the defeat came against Leganés, the 15th placed team in La Liga. Villarreal, under the guidance of manager Marcelino, also shows decent form despite mixed results away from home (5 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses). Their attack is effective, scoring an average of 1.9 goals per game. Historical head-to-head results show a competitive balance – Atletico has 11 wins, Villarreal has 9, with 15 matches ending in draws. In their last meeting in August 2024, they finished 2-2. Based on current forms and odds, Atletico is the favorite, yet Villarreal's attacking threat promises an exciting clash. Both teams need points, ensuring an intense and entertaining match.
Betting odds: On Austrian sportsbook Vierklee Wetten The odds for a victory by Jan Oblak's team are set at 1.67. A draw offers a tempting 4.00, while a win for the Yellow Submarine on the road is priced at 5.00.
Atletico Madrid's home results this season stand at 8-2-0.
Alexander Sorloth is the leading scorer for Atletico Madrid with 8 goals. Ayoze Perez has also scored 8 times for Villarreal.
Real Madrid
Real Valladolid – Real Madrid
1X2, Match preview
Betting review – Sunday
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur – Leicester City
1X2, Match preview
Aston Villa
Aston Villa – West Ham United
1X2, Match preview
Fulham FC
Fulham FC – Manchester United
1X2, Match preview
Toulouse FC
Toulouse FC – HSC Montpellier
1X2, Match preview
Draw
FC Nantes – Olympique Lyon
1X2, Match preview
AC Milan
AC Milan – FC Parma
1X2, Match preview
Draw
Udinese Calcio – AS Roma
1X2, Match preview
Inter Milan
US Lecce – Inter Milan
1X2, Match preview
Barcelona FC
Barcelona FC – Valencia FC
1X2, Match preview
