Real Sociedad vs Barcelona football betting tips: La Liga 2021-22 odds and predictions

Real Sociedad will host FC Barcelona at the Reale Arena for their La Liga 2021-22 Matchday 33 clash in the wee hours of Friday, April 22. The match will kick off at 1:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).

Imanol Alguacil-coached Real Sociedad have been in impressive form since suffering a 1-4 defeat against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu in early March. With 52 points from 32 matches, The White and Blues are currently placed sixth in the La Liga standings, five points behind fourth-placed Atletico Madrid.

On the other hand, Barcelona will look to return to winning ways in order to cement their spot for the next edition’s Champions League. Under manager Xavi, Barcelona are placed second in the standings with 60 points from 31 matches, 15 points behind arch-rivals Real Madrid, who top the table.

Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona odds for La Liga 2021-22

Real Sociedad: 3.30

FC Barcelona: 2.16

Draw: 3.50

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Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona recent form

Real Sociedad played out a goalless draw against fifth-placed Real Betis at the Reale Arena in their last outing on Saturday. The Basque outfit have accumulated 11 points from their last five league matches and are currently on a five-match unbeaten streak.

On the other hand, FC Barcelona will look to return to winning ways after being stunned 0-1 by Cadiz at Camp Nou on Tuesday. Before the Cadiz game, the Catalans were on a 15-match unbeaten streak in the La Liga.

Last five matches in La Liga

Real Sociedad: D, W, W, D, W

FC Barcelona: L, W, W, W, W

Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona head-to-head

Barcelona have dominated Real Sociedad in their head-to-head record in the La Liga, winning 24 of the 31 matches that they have played so far. Real Sociedad have secured just five victories while two matches have ended in stalemates.

At the Reale Arena, Barcelona have managed nine wins in 16 matches while Real Sociedad have claimed five victories.

Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona prediction for La Liga 2021-22

Barcelona have won nine of their last 10 meetings against Real Sociedad in La Liga. The Catalans secured a 4-2 win over Sociedad in their previous meeting at Camp Nou and will start as favourites to bag maximum points from this upcoming La Liga fixture on Friday.

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Juventus vs Fiorentina odds: Coppa Italia 2021-22 football betting tips and predictions

Juventus entertain Fiorentina in the second leg of the Coppa Italia 2021-22 semi-final at the Juventus Stadium in Turin on Thursday, April 21. The match will kick off at 12:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).

Juventus vs Fiorentina odds for Coppa Italia 2021-22

Juventus: 1.92

Fiorentina: 3.95

Draw: 3.50

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Juventus vs Fiorentina recent form

Juventus secured a 1-1 draw against Bologna in their last outing to remain fourth on the Serie A points table. The Bianconeri have two wins in their last five games across all competitions and will be aiming to rediscover their winning formula against Fiorentina. The record 14-time Coppa Italia winners and defending champions will be without at least five first-team players for the tie, including the likes of Federico Chiesa and Arthur Melo.

As for Fiorentina, the Viola are unbeaten in their last five competitive matches across all competitions. Fiorentina are coming off a 1-0 win over Venezia to go equal on points (36) with Lazio on the Serie A standings. Vincenzo Italiano, have only one major injury doubt in experienced midfielder Giacomo Bonaventura as his Fiorentina side are looking to qualify for their first Coppa Italia final since 2014.

Inter Milan: D, W, L, W, L

AC Milan: W, W, W, D, W

Juventus vs Fiorentina head-to-head

Juventus and Fiorentina have faced each other in 186 official meetings across all competitions, with Juventus leading the head-to-head with 88 wins. Fiorentina, meanwhile, have secured 40 victories.

As far as the Coppa Italia is concerned, Fiorentina have picked up more wins (6) in 15 clashes against Juventus (5).

In the last five meetings across all competitions, Juventus have fared better with three wins, a draw and a defeat.

Juventus vs Fiorentina prediction for Coppa Italia 2021-22

Juventus are outright favourites to win the second leg semi-final match of their Coppa Italia 2021-22 encounter against Fiorentina.

Juventus’ overall head-to-head advantage give them better odds of a victory over Fiorentina on Thursday, but the latter’s recent form makes them a tough opponent for the Bianconeri who are aiming to continue their title defence by reaching the Coppa Italia 2021-22 final.

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Inter Milan vs AC Milan odds: Coppa Italia 2021-22 football betting tips and predictions

Inter Milan and AC Milan cross swords in the second leg of the Coppa Italia 2021-22 semi-final on Wednesday, April 20. The match will kick off at 12:30 AM IST.

Inter Milan vs AC Milan odds for Coppa Italia 2021-22

Inter Milan: 2.08

AC Milan: 3.60

Draw: 3.30

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Inter Milan vs AC Milan recent form

Inter, for starters, are on a three-match winning run across all competitions and are coming off a 3-1 away win at Spezia in the Serie A. The seven-time winners don’t have any injury concerns heading into the fixture.

As for AC Milan, the Rossoneri are unbeaten in their last five competitive matches across all competitions. Milan registered a 2-0 win over Genoa to open a two-point lead at the top of the Serie A standings. Stefano Pioli, however, has seven players on the injury list including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has eight goals across all competitions this term.

Inter Milan: W, W, W, D, D

AC Milan: W, D, D, W, D

Inter Milan vs AC Milan head-to-head

Inter Milan and AC Milan have faced each other in 215 official meetings across all competitions, with Inter leading the head-to-head with 78 wins and Milan returning with 70 wins.

As far as the Coppa Italia is concerned, AC Milan have picked up more wins (10) in 28 clashes against Inter Milan (8).

In the last five meetings across all competitions, Inter have fared better with two wins, two draws and a defeat against AC Milan.

Inter Milan vs AC Milan prediction for Coppa Italia 2021-22

Inter Milan are outright favourites to win the second leg match of their Coppa Italia 2021-22 encounter against AC Milan.

Inter’s current form is one of the prime reasons why their odds of victory stand greater in comparison to AC Milan, but the latter will be no pushover as they have recovered from their mid-season slump to stay on course for winning two domestic titles.

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Osasuna vs Real Madrid odds: La Liga 2021-22 predictions and football betting tips

Real Madrid travel to El Sadar Stadium in Pamplona to take on Osasuna in matchday 33 of Liga Liga 2021-22 in the early hours of Thursday, April 21. The match will start at 1:00 AM IST.

Real Madrid have several absentees to deal with. To begin, Eden Hazard and Ferland Mendy are out due to injuries and the duo is joined by the midfielder Casemiro on the sidelines, who picked up a minor muscle injury during Monday’s training session

The likes of Jesus Vallejo and Dani Ceballos may miss out after testing positive for COVID-19 while left-back Marcelo is a doubt too.

Osasuna vs Real Madrid odds for La Liga 2021-22

Real Madrid: 5.80

Osasuna: 1.65

Draw: 3.65

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Osasuna vs Real Madrid recent form

Osasuna have been one of the surprise packages of the season and the team has won three of their last five matches.

Real Madrid, on the other hand, are coming on the back of an inspiring 3-2 away win over Sevilla. After trailing 2-0 for the most part of the match, the team made a stunning comeback to win the match thanks to an injury-time goal from Karim Benzema.

Before that win, the team won three of their last four matches, with the only defeat coming against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League.

Osasuna: W, W, L, W, L

Real Madrid: W, L, W, W, W

Osasuna vs Real Madrid head-to-head

Since their first-ever meeting in September 1993, Osasuna and Real Madrid have played a total of 39 matches with the latter winning 25 games. Osasuna, on their part, have only won five while the remaining matches have been drawn.

Note that while their last meeting in the league ended in a 0-0 draw, Osasuna haven’t beaten Madrid in 11 years. Their last victory dates back to January 2011 when Javier Camunas’ only goal decided the course of the match.

Osasuna vs Real Madrid prediction and tips for La Liga 2021-22

The fact that Real Madrid have won three of their last five away matches against Osasuna make them the outright favourites to win the match. During these five outings, the Los Blancos have scored 11 goals and conceded just four.

On top of that, their recent run of form is why the odds are in their favour for this contest.

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Chelsea vs Arsenal odds: Premier League 2021-22 predictions and football betting tips

Chelsea play host to Arsenal in the 60th North West London derby of the Premier League era at Stamford Bridge in the early hours of Thursday, April 21. The match will kick off at 12:15 AM IST.

Both teams are struggling to work with a fully fit squad as Chelsea are set to be without midfielder Mateo Kovacic for this fixture. Arsenal, on the other hand, are sweating over the availability of captain Alexandre Lacazette who tested positive for COVID-19 before the Southampton match.

This mostly means Mikel Arteta will have to slot in Eddie Nketiah into the starting XI. Or he might as well push Gabriel Martinelli into the central zone, with Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Emile Smith Rowe backing the Brazilian from behind.

Chelsea vs Arsenal odds for Premier League 2021-22

Chelsea: 1.85

Arsenal: 4.30

Draw: 3.60

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Chelsea vs Arsenal recent form

Thomas Tuchel’s men are coming on the back of an inspiring 2-0 win over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final. Before that, the team got the better of Real Madrid 3-2 away from home after beating Southampton 6-0 at their own backyard.

Meanwhile, Arsenal have been a little shaky, having lost each of their last three games against Southampton, Brighton and Crystal Palace. The Gunners have, in fact, won just one of their last five matches in the league.

Chelsea: W, W, W, L, L

Arsenal: L, L, L, W, L

Chelsea vs Arsenal head-to-head

During the Premier League era, Arsenal have defeated Chelsea on as many as 22 occasions, compared to the Blues’ 20 wins. A whopping 17 matches have ended without a winner.

Interestingly enough, the Gunners have won two of their last three meetings against Chelsea and one of them came at Stamford Bridge in May 2021. Their last meeting ended in a 2-0 win for the Blues at the Emirates Stadium where Romelu Lukaku and Reece James got on the scoresheet.

Chelsea vs Arsenal prediction and tips for Premier League 2021-22

There are mostly two ways to look at why Chelsea are the favourites to win this fixture. First, Arsenal have not won back to back away league matches against them since 1997. Second, Chelsea are chasing a league double over Arsenal for the first time since the 2015/16 season.

On the other hand, the fact remains that Arsenal haven’t lost a midweek game against Chelsea since December 1974. Since then, the two teams have played 11 matches in the midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), with Arsenal winning five while six matches have been drawn.

Come Thursday, expect the Blues to come out on top.

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Liverpool vs Manchester United odds: Premier League 2021-22 predictions and football betting tips

The wee hours of Wednesday, April 20 will see Liverpool hosting Manchester United at Anfield in the rescheduled matchday 30 of the Premier League 2021-22 season. The match will kick off at 12:30 AM IST.

Jurgen Klopp is expected to work with a fully-fit squad against Manchester United. On the contrary, the Red Devils have several players currently nursing their injuries. This includes the likes of Fred, Scot McTominay, Edinson Cavani and Luke Shaw.

However, there is a chance that Manchester United might welcome defender Raphael Varane back in the starting XI for this fixture.

Liverpool vs Manchester United odds for Premier League 2021-22

Liverpool: 1.39

Manchester United: 7.80

Draw: 4.90

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Liverpool vs Manchester United recent form

Liverpool, fresh off an inspiring 3-2 victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final, have been playing at their usual standards. They did draw against Benfica and City, but won each of their five games before that.

Manchester United, meanwhile, have evidently struggled for results. Although they are coming on the back of a 3-2 win over Norwich City, they lost 0-1 to Everton, drew 1-1 against Leicester and lost 0-1 to Atletico Madrid before that.

Liverpool: W, D, D, W, W

Manchester United: W, L, D, L, W

Liverpool vs Manchester United head-to-head

While the history of these two English giants dates back to April 1894, this will only be their 60th meeting in the Premier League. Of the last 59 matches, Manchester United have won 28 while Liverpool have come out on top on 17 occasions.

Interestingly enough, United have not defeated Liverpool in the Premier League since March 2018 when they won 2-1.

Since then, the Red Devils have lost four and drawn three of their last seven league meetings against Jurgen Klopp’s men. This includes a 0-5 drubbing earlier in the season when Mohamed Salah scored a brilliant hat-trick

Liverpool vs Manchester United prediction and tips for Premier League 2021-22

Manchester United haven’t defeated Liverpool in each of their last five trips to Anfield (D3, L2). During these matches, the team has scored a solitary goal while conceding five.

Furthermore, if Liverpool manage to defeat Man United on Wednesday, this will be the first time since the 2013/14 season that they will complete a league double over their eternal rivals. And judging by the form they are in, it’s no surprise that the odds are completely in their favour.

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PSG vs Marseille football betting tips: Ligue 1 2021-22 odds and predictions

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will host Olympique de Marseille at the Parc des Princes for their Ligue 1 2021-22 Matchday 32 clash in the wee hours of Monday, April 18. The match will kick off at 12:15 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).

While the star-studded PSG outfit has not been at their very best in the ongoing Ligue 1 season, Mauricio Pochettino’s side is still leading the standings with 71 points from 31 matches. PSG have registered 22 wins, five draws and four defeats in Ligue 1 2021-22 so far.

On the other hand, Marseille have been in impressive form recently, securing four consecutive wins in Ligue 1 - their best run in the top-tier French League since December 2020. Under Argentine manager Jorge Sampaoli, Marseille are currently placed second in Ligue 1 standings with 59 points from 31 matches, 12 points behind PSG.

PSG vs Marseille odds for Ligue 1 2021-22

PSG: 1.34

Marseille: 7.60

Draw: 5.80

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PSG vs Marseille recent form

PSG will be brimming with confidence after thrashing Clermont Foot 6-1 at the Stade Gabriel Montpied in their previous Ligue 1 encounter. Neymar and Kylian Mbappe netted hat-tricks in the fixture while Lionel Messi bagged a hat-trick of assists.

Meanwhile, Marseille pipped PAOK FC 1-0 in their second leg encounter of the Europa Conference League quarter-final tie as they secured their place in the semis with a scoreline of 3-1 on aggregate. In the Ligue 1, Marseille defeated Montpellier 2-0 in their previous fixture on Monday.

Last five matches in Ligue 1

PSG: W, W, L, W, L

Marseille: W, W, W, W, L

PSG vs Marseille head-to-head

PSG and Marseille have faced each other 85 times in the Ligue 1, with both sides winning 32 games apiece.

In their last 54 matches, however, PSG have dominated Marseille, winning 31 of those matches. Marseille have secured just 12 wins in these matches.

Furthermore, PSG have suffered just a solitary home defeat against Marseille in 11 matches.

PSG vs Marseille prediction for Ligue 1 2021-22

Both PSG and Marseille have been in impressive form going into Monday’s Ligue 1 encounter. As PSG are unbeaten in their last 18 matches at the Parc des Princes in Ligue 1, they will start as overwhelming favourites against Marseille and hence, have odds in their favour.

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Napoli vs Roma football betting tips: Serie A 2021-22 odds and predictions

Title challengers Napoli host AS Roma in matchday 33 of the Serie A 2021-22 season at the iconic Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Monday, April 18. The match will kick off at 10:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).

Neither Napoli or AS Roma can afford to drop points in the upcoming encounter.

Napoli, currently third in the Serie A table with 66 points from 32 matches, trail league leaders AC Milan (71 from 33 matches) by five points and need to put together a series of wins to stay in the three-way title hunt involving Milan, Inter and themselves.

Roma, on the other hand, are fighting for a Champions League spot and have a mountain to climb to catch up with fourth-placed Juventus. Roma, with 57 from 32 outings, are currently fifth in the standings and are five points behind the Old Lady.

Napoli vs Roma odds for Serie A 2021-22

Napoli: 1.90

Roma: 3.95

Draw: 3.65

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Napoli vs Roma recent form

Napoli, though coming into the match on the back of a disappointing 2-3 defeat against Fiorentina, have won three of their last five league games, scoring at least two goals in each of those three wins. The team, however, has struggled defensively of late and has failed to keep a clean sheet since their 2-0 win over Venezia on February 6.

Roma, on their part, are unbeaten in each of their last eight league games (W5, D3). On top of that, the team recently turned their Europa Conference League tie on its head, beating Bodo/Glimt 4-0 in the second leg after losing the first 1-2 away from home. The confidence will be high in the Roma camp.

Napoli: L, W, W, W, L

Roma: W, W, L, W, W

Napoli vs Roma head-to-head record

Since the turn of the century, Napoli and Roma have played a total of 31 matches, with the former winning 11 matches while the latter have come out on top on 12 occasions. The remaining matches have ended in draws.

Interestingly enough, while their previous meeting ended in a 0-0 scoreline, Napoli have won four of their last six matches against Roma. The team from the capital city has managed just one victory during these matches.

Napoli vs Roma prediction for Serie A 2021-22

Napoli’s defensive record may have suffered lately but the fact remains that they have managed positive results in their recent outings. Above all, they have also been the better side in each of their last six matches against Roma, which is why they are the odds-on favourites to win on Monday.

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Manchester City vs Liverpool football betting tips: FA Cup 2021-22 odds and predictions

Manchester City play Liverpool for the second time in six days, albeit this time in the FA Cup 2021-22 semi-final at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday, April 16. The match will kick off at 8:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).

Manchester City vs Liverpool odds for FA Cup 2021-22

Manchester City: 2.54

Liverpool: 2.78

Draw: 3.40

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Manchester City vs Liverpool recent form

Manchester City, one of the two English teams left in the UEFA Champions League this season, are coming on the back of a high-octane 0-0 draw against Atletico Madrid. Before that, the Cityzens played Liverpool at home and failed to hold on even after taking the lead twice as the match ended without a winner.

Before these back-to-back draws, City won each of their last three games, scoring at least two goals in two of those outings.

Liverpool, on the other hand, were held to a 3-3 draw by Benfica in the second leg of the UCL 2021-22 quarter-final. Like City, they, too, have drawn their last two matches, but have won the three before.

Manchester City: D, D, W, W, W

Liverpool: D, D, W, W, W

Manchester City vs Liverpool head-to-head

Considering their overall head-to-head record since their first match in1893, Liverpool clearly hold the upper hand with 105 wins in 219 matches across all competitions. City, on their part, have won just 58.

The Mancunian team’s recent form against Liverpool, however, has been exceptional, to say the least, as the Cityzens haven’t lost a game against the Reds since November 2019. Since then, Guardiola’s team has won two of their five games while three matches have ended in draws.

Interestingly, City and Liverpool have played only two games at Wembley against each other, with both of them ending in a 1-1 final score. The matches (2016 League Cup final and 2019 Community Shield) eventually went to the penalties and City emerged victorious on both occasions.

Manchester City vs Liverpool prediction for FA Cup 2021-22

The fact that City are unbeaten against Liverpool since 2019 is enough to explain why Guardiola’s men have better odds of winnings against Liverpool on Saturday. On top of that, Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has been deemed as a doubt for this clash due to a knock he picked up against Benfica, giving City a bigger advantage.

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Chelsea vs Crystal Palace odds: FA Cup 2021-22 football betting tips and predictions

Chelsea play Crystal Palace in the second FA Cup 2021-22 semi-final at the Wembley Stadium on Sunday, April 17. The match will kick off at 9:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace odds for FA Cup 2021-22

Chelsea: 1.58

Crystal Palace: 6.00

Draw: 4.00

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Chelsea vs Crystal Palace recent form

Chelsea’s defence of the UEFA Champions League came to an end as they lost out to Real Madrid on a 5-4 aggregate, despite winning the second leg 3-2. Prior to the UCL tie, the Blues warmed up for the contest with a 6-0 win away at Southampton. Mason Mount and Timo Werner netted twice each.

Previously, Chelsea’s unbeaten run of 13 games across all competitions came to an end at home against Brentford.

Crystal Palace, on the other hand, saw their seven-game unbeaten run halted by Leicester City with a 2-1 loss in the Premier League. During the run, the Eagles held defending champions Manchester City to a 0-0 draw and claimed a 3-0 win over Arsenal at Selhurst Park.

Chelsea: W, W, L, L, W

Crystal Palace: L, W, W, W, W

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace head-to-head record

The Chelsea vs Crystal Palace head-to-head record is firmly in favour of the former, with the Blues winning 33 of the 60 meetings between the teams across all competitions since 1906. Palace, on their part, have won just 12 and managed to play out 15 draws.

Additionally, Chelsea have had the upper hand against Crystal Palace in recent times, winning each of the last nine clashes that have come in the Premier League alone.

Chelsea and Crystal Palace have met just once in the FA Cup, with the Blues registering a 4-1 win in their fifth round clash in the 1969/70 season.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace prediction for FA Cup 2021-22

Chelsea’ dominance in the head-to-head record against Crystal Palace is enough to explain why Thomas Tuchel’s men have better odds of winnings against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Furthermore, the Blues have qualified for four finals in the last five FA Cup campaigns which gives them a psychological edge over their opponents on Sunday.

Patrick Vieira’s Crystal Palace have reached their first FA Cup semi-finals since the 2015/16 season, and are optimistic to put on a bold fight against odds-on favourites Chelsea.

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