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Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Kickoff: 9:30pm SAST
Venue: Bay Arena, Leverkusen
It has been back down to reality for Bayer Leverkusen this season after their record breaking and unbeaten last Bundesliga campaign when they ended Bayern Munich’s long standing monopoly. This season, Xavi Alonso’s men trail Bayer in the title race, sitting second six points behind. This game allows them to cut into Bayern’s lead, even if only for a day or so.
Bochum were hoping to recover from a poor start to the season when they replaced coach Peter Ziedler - less than four months after hiring him - for renowned firefighter Dieter Hecking in November.
Although there was not a flurry of positive results, there has been plenty of battling spirit, with Myron Boadu leading the line well and netting a memorable hat-trick as Bochum bounced back to draw 3-3 with Leipzig. Victories over both Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in recent weeks prove they are more than capable of survival.
Key Betting Insights:
Clinging to hope: Despite being six points behind table-topping Bayern, there is still every possibility that Leverkusen can make up the points and retain their title. In the 2006/07 season, VfB Stuttgart came from seven points behind Schalke 04 to claim the Bundesliga title.
Friday night lights: Bochum are most successful on Fridays compared to the other days of the week, averaging 1.3 points per game on that day.
Betting angles:
Home clean sheet @1.96: Leverkusen have won their last four games against Bochum, keeping a clean sheet in three of them.
Less than 3.5 goals @ 1.75: Bochum had only scored three or more goals once in their previous 26 Bundesliga games before three away against Bayern earlier this month, though it should be said that they have found the back of the net nine times in their past six league matches, as many as they had managed in their prior 10.
Prediction:
Score Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 VfL Bochum
Leverkusen to win @1.40 (Boosted from 1.28)
Bochum have not lost in their last three away games while Leverkusen have not scored in their past three home matches. But the hosts should return to the winning ways that saw them post 10 successive wins at the Bay Arena between November and February.
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Kickoff: 7pm SAST
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin
Although coach Thiago Motta was handed a three-year contract and Juventus put together a long-standing unbeaten record earlier in the campaign, the Brazilian was this week sacked after 42 matches in charge.
After impressing guiding Bologna to the Champions League in 2023-24, Motta was identified as Juventus' chosen candidate to begin a new era but this has fallen flat and losing their last two league matches to Atalanta and Fiorentina, conceding seven goas in the process without scoring, was the final straw.
Genoa won their last Serie A outing before the international break, with a 2-1 triumph over Lecce but are still in the bottom half of the standings. They have won 28 per cent of matches this season and away from home had four wins, four draws, and six losses.
Key Betting Insights:
New man in charge: Igor Tudor - who won two Serie A titles as a player with Juventus - has been appointed as the new coach, less than a year after an 11-match reign at Lazio. After six wins and just two defeats from 11 games, the former defender opted to resign, but his reputation remains intact having also spent a year at Marseille in France in 2022-23.
As a player, Tudor made a total of 174 appearances for Juventus, contributing an impressive 21 goals from 1998-2007. Tudor's contract currently runs until the end of this season, but there is an option to extend it by a further 12 months.
Another new broom: Genoa have lost just one of their last six games as Patrick Vieira's quiet revolution continues. Since the French coach took charge of a struggling side in November, they have accrued 25 points from 17 league fixtures.
Under his watch, no team have conceded fewer goals on home turf than the Rossoblu - with a tally of six only matched by Scudetto contenders Napoli - while keeping several clean sheets has kept them in the hunt for a top-half finish.
Betting angles:
Home win @1.75 (Boosted from 1.58): Juventus’ last home game was a hapless 4-0 loss to Atalanta but after the international break, and with a new coach in charge, they are fancied to bounce back. Juventus have never lost a home game in Genoa, whose 22 previous visits have yielded 17 defeats and five draws.
Less than 2.5 goals @1.66: Juve’s attacking returns have been abysmal in this campaign as they have scored a mere four goals in their last five games and have not got on the scoresheet at all in their previous two outings. Nonetheless, their defence has been close to watertight, and they have kept the highest number of clean sheets in Serie A with 14.
Prediction:
Score Prediction: Juventus 2-0 Genoa @5.50
Genoa have good form but the lack of attacking thrust and attacking options mean they are quite limited for games such as these. They will also face trouble keeping up with the host attackers in this match.
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Kickoff: 4:30pm SAST
Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
Bayern enjoy a six-point advantage at the top of the Bundesliga but, having lost to VfL Bochum and drawn to Union Berlin, Bayern could go three games without a win for the first time in over two years if they fail to be St. Pauli. It could also open the door for Bayern’s nearest rivals Leverkusen to still mount an effect challenge for the German league title.
St Pauli are one place above the relegation zone but there is a six point advantage over 15th place Heidenheim that offers them some wiggle room. Their last game before the international break was 1-0 home victory over Hoffenheim, ending a run of six winless outings – losing four conceding nine goals in that period.
Following their promotion to the top-flight of German football last season, St Pauli lost coach Fabian Hurzeler to Brighton & Hove Albion with Alexander Blessin brought in to replace him and they performed well in the first-half of the campaign.
Key Betting Insights:
Returning from the international break: During the international breaks, there is always the risk of players returning injured and this time it has hit Bayern particularly hard. The record champions have suffered a significant setback with news that Alphonso Davies and Dayot Upamecano have been sidelined.
Davies's race is run this season after the Canada captain tore a cruciate ligament while on international duty. Upamecano, meanwhile, sustained a less severe knee injury while away with France.
Solid defence: After 26 league games this season, St Pauli have conceded just 30 goals, the third best record in the league. No side has ever been relegated having conceded that amount at this stage of the season.
Betting angles:
Bayern to win @1.30(Boosted from 1.16): Bayern have won each of their last eight Bundesliga home meetings against promoted sides, by an impressive aggregate score of 43-7. On average, they scored over five goals against their opponents. The last time they dropped points against a promoted team at the Allianz Arena was in a 3-3 draw with Arminia Bielefeld in February 2021.
Harry Kane first to score @3.00: The league’s top scorer, has found the net more times alone (21) than the Hamburg club, who have netted 20 goals this season.
Prediction:
Score Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 St Pauli @ 10.00
Bayern are looking to get back on track after dropping points in consecutive Bundesliga matches. Due to their Champions League tie against Bayer Leverkusen, in which they managed to defeat their Bundesliga rivals 5-0 on aggregate, coach Vincent Kompany heavily rotated in their last two league outings and that has pegged them back.
But they should be back to full guns blazing. St Pauli attempt to play on the counter-attack but they simply lack the quality and efficiency to overly trouble the Bavarians.
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Kickoff: 10pm SAST
Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
Real Madrid had been in indifferent form before much-needed wins ahead of the break when they had hard-fought 2-1 victories over Rayo Vallecano and Villarreal either side of knocking neighbours Atletico Madrid out of the Champions League in what was a controversial penalty shootout victory.
Following their promotion to the top-flight last season, Leganes have proven competitive but they do begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting in the bottom three and in danger of relegation. Before the international break, they suffered a 3-2 loss at home to Real Betis in a game in which they led 2-0 at half-time.
Key Betting Insights:
Tactical switch: Real have lacked fluency on a consistent basis but coach Carlo Ancelotti’s slight tactical shift to allow Jude Bellingham to get closer to Kylian Mbappe has begun to get the best out of both of them. They take on a Leganes side that try to play a progressive style of football but have struggled for goals throughout the campaign.
Getting out of trouble: Leganes have only won one match in their previous nine, a crucial 1-0 victory over direct rival Getafe. A draw would potentially move them out of relegation zone but hey have mustered just a single victory from any of their previous nine appearances across all competitions.
Betting angles:
Federico Valverde to score @4.33: Kylian Mbappé would be an easy choice given his pace, but Leganés have made a name for themselves in the league as the type of team that would not allow Mbappé much open space. A compact defensive setup favours long-range shots, making Fede Valverde a strong candidate to score.
He’s distinguished himself in the last few years due to the power of his shots, often at the edge of the penalty box.
More than 3.5 goals @1.94: Real have recorded just a pair of clean sheets from any of their previous 13 appearances across all competitions. Leganes have lost each of their last three away games with an aggregate score of 7-1.
Prediction:
Score Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Leganes
Real Madrid to win @1.32 (Boost from 1.16)
While Real Madrid might have struggled to find top gear, they will be smelling a golden opportunity here. They had an action-packed 3-2 victory away against Leganes in early February and hold a dominant record against their local rivals. Cruising their way to a 5-0 romp when they last welcomed Leganes to the Bernabeu back in 2019, Madrid are rightfully installed as a runaway favourites.
St Etienne v Paris Saint-Germain
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Kickoff: 8pm SAST
Venue: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne
There has not been much good news for St Etienne of late but it looks as if they will be awarded the points from their recently abandoned clash with fellow strugglers Montpellier and this will lift them out of the relegation quagmire.
As things stand, Saint-Etienne are second from bottom in Ligue 1 with a paltry 20 points from 25 games. They have with just five league victories despite the mid-season appointment of Eirik Hornestad, who has replaced Olivier Dall’Oglio as coach.
Paris Saint-Germain can wrap the Ligue 1 title if they win against Saint-Etienne and other results go their way. If Olympique de Marseille lose in Saturday's early game, PSG win and Monaco-Nice ends as a draw later the same evening, then the title will be wrapped up with seven games remaining - the second-earliest ever in Ligue 1 history.
A 3-1 win over second-placed Marseille in Le Classique before the international break moved PSG a staggering 19 points clear.
Key Betting Insights:
No threat: Saint-Etienne are unlikely to offer much of a threat given their recent results against PSG, failing to win any of the last 27 head-to-heads - their longest winless run against any opponent in their history.
Unbeaten record: PSG will be hoping to move closer to a new club-record unbeaten start to a campaign. In the 2015-16 campaign, the Parisians did not lose any of their first 27 games of the season, and this fixture will be number 27 of the campaign. Nantes hold the record after going 32 games unbeaten in the 1994-95 season.
Betting angles:
PSG first to score @1.18: The clash could be done and dusted by half time, because no team has scored fewer first-half goals (eight) and conceded as many (29) as Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1 this season.
PSG to win @1.30 (Boosted from 1.16): Saint-Étienne have failed to score in 36% of their matches this season, and they have kept clean sheets in just 12% of their Ligue 1 fixtures.
Prediction:
Score Prediction: St Etienne 0-3 Paris Saint-Germain @8.00
Saint-Etienne are expected to attempt to employ a defensive approach but face a PSG side looking to maintain their relentless style of football. A comfortable away win is to be expected as per usual.
Brighton & Hove Albion v Nottingham Forest
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Kickoff: 7:15pm SAST
Venue: American Express Stadium, Brighton
It proved a pivotal moment of the season for Brighton in early February when they suffered a 7-0 humiliation at the hands of Nottingham Forest away in Premier League. They have not lost since, putting together a seven match unbeaten run.
They won six in a row before their last result, which was a 2-2 away draw at champions Manchester City before the international break.
Forest fans must be pinching themselves with how this season has gone. They sit in third place in the league and on course for a berth in the Champions League next season plus are now in the FA Cup quarter-finals. But they have a tough tie away at Brighton, even if they did thump them last month.
Key Betting Insights:
Flying high: Brighton have discovered their best form at a crucial stage of the season, winning five of seven across all competitions, outplaying Manchester City in a 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium, and coming from behind at St James’ Park to knock the Toon Army out of the cup in extra time.
Fabian Hurzeler’s side are also fighting to secure European football and as well as being hot on the tails of sixth-place Newcastle, they will see the FA Cup as a realistic route back to Europe.
Recovering form: Forest had a dip in form but rebounded by collecting seven points from three matches before the international break, most recently defeating relegation haunted Ipswich Town 4-2 Portman Road a couple of weeks ago. Forest continue to impress with their ability to keep high levels of intensity even in the late stages of the season,
Betting angles:
Both teams to score @1.64: Brighton’s home advantage and possession-based approach may see them control large portions of the game and create many good moments but despite their attacking strengths, both teams have exhibited defensive weaknesses. Brighton’s heavy defeat to Nottingham Forest earlier this season showed potential problems in their defensive setup.
Prediction:
Score Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Brighton to win @2.00 (Boosted from 1.87)
Brighton play a possession-based style of football while Forest are clinical on the counter attack, making this a game of contrasting styles and it should be quite entertaining for the neutral. In the previous round of the FA Cup at the AMEX Stadium, Brighton secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea.
Throughout the match, Brighton’s midfield, orchestrated by Carlos Baleba, effectively disrupted Chelsea’s rhythm and made quick vertical attacks.
