Despite some leagues having a winter break to start 2024, there is still plenty of football to look forward to this weekend. We’ve taken a look at all the European action on the horizon and picked out some potential winners based on the latest football odds.
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English FA Cup – Sunderland vs Newcastle
It’s a massive derby clash in the FA Cup 3rd round as Sunderland host local rivals Newcastle. This fixture always promises to be a feisty affair, and for Sunderland, there is probably no better time to play it. They are unbeaten in three and have won three of the previous four matches at the Stadium of Light, including victories over Leeds and West Brom.
In contrast, Newcastle have not won away from home in eight matches, losing six of those games. They head to Sunderland off the back of three straight defeats and will be lacking confidence.
Sunderland win – 4.20
English FA Cup – Arsenal vs Liverpool
Arsenal are another side struggling for form after failing to win in three and losing back-to-back games against West Ham and Fulham. Their poor form has seen them surrender the initiative in the Premier League and fall five points adrift of this weekend’s opposition Liverpool.
Liverpool are flying. They are top of the league and have lost just once in 12 in all competitions. They also boast an impressive recent record at the Emirates, winning on three of their last four visits to North London. Jurgen Klopp knows a thing or two about upsetting the odds.
Liverpool win – 3.32
Serie A – Empoli vs AC Milan
It’s over to Italy for the next game where AC Milan look to close the gap on city rivals Inter at the top of the division. Milan are unbeaten in five ahead of this match, winning four and drawing once. They have not been the best on the road, but they should have enough quality to dispatch of a struggling Empoli.
The hosts are without a win in six and are second bottom with 13 points in 18 games. They have scored just 10 goals this season – the least in Serie A – and are showing no signs of improving.
Copa del Rey – Racing Ferrol vs Sevilla
This is an interesting matchup between second-division side Ferrol and La Liga stragglers Sevilla. Ferrol are currently second, just two points off top spot. They have lost once in 12 and will take this momentum into a huge cup game against top-flight Sevilla.
The visitors are having a terrible season and are just three points above the relegation spots. However, they are not without quality in their squad. They have Champions League and La Liga winners among their ranks, and this experience should be enough to see them navigate their way into the next round.
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