Cash in on Europe's big weekend TV treats
Will Lazio be rudely awoken from their dream start by rivals Roma? Will Atletico Madrid suffer defeat to Real Madrid once again? Will Marseille build on their incredible midweek success? There are plenty of questions to be answered in Europe this weekend - here's how we see things going...
Italy
Both Lazio and Roma head into the Derby della Capitale with a major absentee, as the visitors have Francesco Totti suspended and Lazio are without their lucky charm Olimpia the eagle, after it was ruled that the hostile atmosphere may distress her. The surprise leaders don't have a good recent record against their neighbours, so we fancy the draw at [3.3]. Elsewhere, AC Milan are a decent price to beat bottom side Bari at [1.91], the Fiorentina lay should be considered at [1.83] against Chievo and an Inter Milan/Juventus double pays [1.67] using the Betfair Coupon.
Bologna v Lecce, Betfair Live Video, Saturday, 5pm
Inter Milan v Brescia, ESPN & Betfair Live Video, Saturday, 7.45pm
Fiorentina v Chievo, Betfair Live Video, Sunday, 11.30pm
Lazio v Roma, ESPN & Betfair Live Video, Sunday, 2pm
Bari v AC Milan, Betfair Live Video, Sunday, 2pm
Juventus v Cesena, Betfair Live Video, Sunday, 2pm
Palermo v Genoa, ESPN & Betfair Live Video, Sunday, 7.45pm
Spain
A capital derby takes top billing in Spain too as Real Madrid bid to extend their 17-match unbeaten run against their nearest and dearest. Jose Mourinho's men are convincing [1.33] favourites and after both of last season's meetings ended 3-2, over 3.5 goals may be a shrewd bet at [2.14]. Back Espanyol to bounce back after an embarrassing 3-0 loss to Deportivo last week and sustain their 100 per cent home record against struggling Malaga, who are looking to hire Manuel Pellegrini, at [1.95]. Likewise, Real Sociedad's form as hosts is likely to see them past Racing Santander at [2.16].
Real Sociedad v Racing Santander, Sky Sports 4, Saturday, 7pm
Espanyol v Malaga, Sky Sports 4, Saturday, 9pm
Getafe v Barcelona, Sky Sports 1, Sunday, 6pm
Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid, Sky Sports 1, Sunday, 8pm
Best of the rest
PSV were knocked off top of the Eredivisie after losing at home to FC Twente and will struggle to get back to winning ways away to Europa League buddies FC Utrecht, who are yet to lose at the Stadion Galgenwaard; the draw appears the best bet at [3.9]. In Germany, expect Stuttgart's revival after their latest poor start to continue against slumping Werder Bremen at [2.56]. Marseille have plenty of momentum right now after picking up their fifth straight win 7-0 away to MSK Zilina in the Champions League and therefore have to be backed to triumph away to PSG at [3.0].
FC Utrecht v PSV, Betfair Live Video, Sunday, 1.30pm
Stuttgart v Werder Bremen, ESPN, Sunday, 4.30pm
PSG v Marseille, Betfair Live Video, Sunday, 7.45pm
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Published: 5 Nov 2010
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