There is no break from football around Europe at the start of 2025, not that we needed one anyway! The fixtures come thick and fast.
Whether it’s domestic leagues or cup competition, there’s always something for football fans to enjoy.
If you’re planning a football bet on this weekend’s European action, 777 Sport and other betting sites have live betting odds and markets.
*All odds are subject to change
Atletico Madrid to beat Real Madrid @ 4.33
The Madrid Derby doesn’t need any extra layers to be a feisty affair, but this time it’s first vs second and the stakes are higher than ever. After clawing back a deficit on Barcelona, Real sit top of the league, separated from their cross-city rivals by just a point. It’s well documented that despite their prowess on paper, at times Los Blancos haven’t clicked on the pitch. Enter Diego Simeone’s Atleti. Los Colchoneros have been their usual stubborn and tenacious selves, and it’s paying off. Incredible displays in both La Liga and the Champions League have us backing them to leave the Bernabeu with bragging rights.
Chelsea to beat Brighton @ 2.27
It’s an FA Cup weekend in England, famous for giant killings and lower league opposition sticking it to the big boys. But we’re focusing on a fascinating all-Premier League clash this time. Chelsea have evened out after a fast start to the campaign, but they’ll want to make it one to remember with some silverware. They were uncharacteristically quiet in the transfer window, but it’s likely their expansive squad has enough talent to be satisfied for now. This is part of the reason we’re backing them to beat a Brighton side still recovering from a shock 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Borussia Dortmund vs Stuttgart: Draw @ 3.73
Dortmund will be disappointed with the trajectory of their season so far. At 11th in the Bundesliga, they are a long way from their lofty expectations. Qualification for the Champions League play-offs may provide some comfort but they will want to secure a place in next year’s competition. This weekend is a perfect opportunity to dent a rival’s hopes and catapult themselves up the table. Just three points behind visitors Stuttgart, Dortmund need to win at all costs. In poor form themselves, losing their last three games in the league and in Europe, Stuttgart will want to bounce back in style. But the points could be split in what should be a thrilling match up.
PSG vs Monaco: Both Teams to Score @ 1.52
PSG are clear of the pack in Ligue 1, with a 10-point cushion between them and second-placed Marseille. In third place is Monaco, another powerhouse in the French league. If the chasers want any chance of catching the defending champions, it will be decided in games like this, and Monaco have to seize the opportunity with both hands. Monaco have proved an obstacle for some of the best teams in Europe this season and Les Parisiens will not be taking them lightly. An extremely important game and could prove decisive in the title race. It could be a cagey affair, but we’re still predicting both teams to score.
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