This weekend is a treat for football fans who get to bet on some of the most anticipated European derbies. Basketball qualifiers are underway with the potential for big upsets in the Sunday games, while esports fans have a packed weekend with the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025.
Football fans have had an amazing week, with major European competitions underway. It is time for domestic championships to step into the spotlight and feature some amazing derbies scheduled for this weekend. The next few days are also amazing for basketball enthusiasts, with the World Cup qualifiers starting this weekend. Esports aficionados turn their eyes to Budapest, where the biggest Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament of the month has entered the second stage. bet365, Stake, 1xbet and 22bet dedicate ample coverage to all these amazing fixtures.
Monaco and PSG used to have amazing derbies; this season, the former French champions are at opposite ends of form. Monaco has the home pitch advantage, but comes with a depleted side and a propensity for conceding early goals. PSG is priced at 1.60 by Bet365, yet given the sheer difference in quality, these odds are justified. For better value, consider betting on them to also lead at halftime.
Leverkusen and Dortmund are back in form, but they still trail the leading Bayern by 8 points. Both have played and won midweek against tougher opponents, so their starting formation is fatigued. There's tremendous pressure around this derby, so we expect few goals to be scored early on. Stake offers amazing odds of 3.70 on the match to end in a draw, so bet on the draw.
AC Milan has closed the distance to leading AS Roma after defeating their city rivals. They need to capitalise on that victory by claiming all three points when Lazio comes visiting. The visitors have a much weaker side, with key absences in the defence, so they are likely to concede one or two goals. Odds of 1.70 at 1xbet accurately reflect the difference between the two teams, so bet on AC Milan.
The derby of Sevilla is always exciting, regardless of the current position of the two teams. Betis is better placed in the standings, but on Sunday, it assumes the role of visiting team. After a hard-fought match midweek, they have several players injured and tired, so they will start in a lower gear. Both punters should seize the opportunity and take the odds of 3.00 from 22bet on Sevilla to win.
The most anticipated match of the week pits Chelsea against Arsenal, the top two teams in the English Premier League. Arsenal hasn't lost in 15 games, while Chelsea has been outstanding recently and has home pitch advantage. The Gunners are slightly better, in spite of playing a difficult match midweek. There is tremendous value in the 3.30 odds currently available at bet365 on a draw.
The qualifiers for the basketball World Cup produced some stunning surprises on the opening day. Switzerland nearly upset Serbia and will play against Turkey on Sunday, another basketball juggernaut. Stake makes an irresistible proposition with odds of 5.70 on the Swiss to win against the odds.
European basketball fans who prefer a safer approach should consider an accumulator. Lithuania, Iceland and the Czech Republic are all favourites to prevail, with odds of 1.65, 1.6 and 1.55. Add them on the same betting slip at 1xbet, for total odds of 4.10, and root for the better teams to succeed.
The opening group stage of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 has just ended, and eight teams advance to Stage 2. This is where they meet 8 squads that were invited directly, a testament to their superior quality. You can take advantage of this mismatch and bet on the top seeds to kickstart their campaign with victories and capitalise on the excellent odds offered by 22bet.
Aurora and Natus Vincere are the two teams that stand out from the crowd, with odds of 1.55, respectively 1.45. Consider them for an accumulator, while placing a lower stake bet on Tyloo at 2.35. The Asian outfit will face Parivision on Sunday, a team that barely qualified in the second stage after a dramatic series. Another likely upset at odds of 2.15 from Stake is Passion UA to beat FaZe Clan.
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