Bundesliga and La Liga Best Bets for the Weekend (Archive)
Bundesliga and La Liga Soccer odds are now available as we are back with our favorite European expert advice and free betting picks.
Read on for this weekend’s most favorable soccer picks, analysis, and free betting advice across the top European leagues.
SC Freiburg vs. 1. FC Union Berlin
Saturday, May 07, 2022 – 09:30 AM EDT at Europa-Park Stadium
Freiburg vs. Union Berlin Trends
- Freiburg has seen over 2.5 goals in their previous 6 games in all competitions.
- Freiburg has scored at least 1 goal in their last 10 Bundesliga home games.
- Union Berlin has seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 away games in all competitions.
Teams' Current Form
Following a seven-goal thriller versus Hoffenheim last weekend, Freiburg returns to the Europa-Park Stadium in an attempt to cap off what should be a historic season for Christian Streich's men.
Should Freiburg claim another three points on Saturday's meeting with Union Berlin, the underdogs of the Bundesliga 2021/22 season will guarantee their position in next season's Champions League competition. However, the Black Forest side, which occupies fourth place in the division, can not afford any slip-ups. A difficult task with Bayer Leverkusen next weekend is lined up, making this weekend's meeting with Berlin crucial.
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Union Berlin is also vying for a European qualification position, even if it is just a Europa League placement. Unfortunately for this weekend's away side, they're coming off a disappointing draw with the already-relegated Greuther Furth.
Urs Fischer's men can find solace in their traveling efforts at least. Consecutive wins over rivals Hertha Berlin and RB Leipzig should deliver a level of confidence on the road which will be needed versus the in-form Freiburg.
Bundesliga Betting Odds and Picks
The Bundesliga odds favor the home team, and I find it difficult to disagree with the bookmakers' stance. We simply can't deny the current form of Freiburg, as Streich evidently has something special going on in the locker room.
I can easily envision an even contest between these two sides, and although I believe Freiburg can walk away with all three points, I'd instead put my faith in the goals market.
Seventeen goals have been scored across Freiburg's previous three games in all competitions. 90 minutes with this squad involved have delivered exciting encounters, and I believe we'll witness at least three goals on Saturday morning.
Score Prediction: Freiburg 2 - Union Berlin 2
Soccer Pick: O2.5 Goals (-143) [1.70] [1.43u wager returns 1u of profit] at Everygame (visit our Everygame Review)
Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid CF
Sunday, May 08, 2022 - 03:00 PM EDT at Wanda Metropolitano
Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid Trends
- Atletico is unbeaten in their previous 7 home games.
- Atletico has won just 1 game in their last 6 matches in all competitions.
- Real Madrid has won 5 consecutive La Liga games.
- Real Madrid has scored at least 2 goals in their previous 6 away fixtures.
Teams' Current Form
The tension between bitter Madrid rivals has escalated following Atletico's refusal to give Madrid a guard of honor for winning the La Liga title. I don't believe anybody outside the Los Blancos board room will complain because it's only adding fuel to a fiery rival, which in turn should provide a thrilling 90 minutes of action.
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Diego Simeone and his Atletico squad are still attempting to hold onto their Champions League qualification position by remaining in the top four of La Liga. Unlike their counterparts, Real, who've already won the league and recently booked their place in the 2021/22 Champions League final versus Liverpool.
The result of this meeting may not reflect Real's league position, but the pride aspect alone will give Carlo Ancelotti's squad enough motivation and a chance to ruin their rival's top-four hopes.
La Liga Betting Odds and Picks
The La Liga odds have pitted both Madrid sides with plus money value, but picking a winner isn't a betting position I want to be in. In all honesty, it's a toss-up of who will win this meeting, as it is every time the Madrid derby takes place.
The goals market sparks interest as the visitors have been a scoring machine this season, and I can't envision a defensively tight game playing out in the Spanish main event of the weekend.
Los Blancos fought a grueling UCL semifinal with Manchester City midweek, and I can visualize the floodgates opening in the second half of the Madrid derby. Over 1.5 goals in the second at even money is a respectable set of odds I'm willing to bank on.
Score Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2 - Real Madrid 2
Soccer Pick: O1.5 2nd Half Goals (+100) [2.00] [1u wager returns 1u of profit] at Everygame
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