Mid-week Clashes to Bet on in Europe’s Top Five Leagues

The most wonderful time of the year continues to feature surprise results and unexpected defeats.

Sides like Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, and Lazio will have the chance to bounce back from defeats suffered during the weekend.

And there’s plenty to go round for football-playing sides, with some playing so heavyweight clashes.

1. Inter Milan vs. Napoli

Antonio Conte’s men face Gennaro Gattuso’s side in this blockbuster encounter in the Italian Serie A. Both sides, in a running to win the league this season, will be looking to get maximum points from this game.

Only three times have both sides scored in the last 10 editions of this game in the Serie A. Both sides have each won four of the last 10 editions of this game. The two that finished in a draw were both goalless.

2. Liverpool vs. Tottenham

The top-of-the-table clash in the Premier League sees Liverpool welcome Tottenham to Anfield. For Jose Mourinho’s side, this is the biggest test for a Spurs side that has defied all odds so far this season.

Both unbeaten in their last five league games, they have identical league records so far.

The same number of wins. The same number of draws. The same number of losses – one. While Liverpool have scored more goals than Spurs, Tottenham have the best defense in the league, letting in just nine goals this season.

3. Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad have not lost a game since their game against Napoli. That’s a run of nine games, featuring four wins and five draws – in their last five games.

They face a Barcelona side still trying to find its balance. Having lost two of their last five league games, they’re in ninth and need to climb up as quickly as possible.

This is a game that the Catalan giants love to play as they’re unbeaten in the last 10 editions. The last time Real Sociedad defeated Barcelona was in 2016. Since then, Real Sociedad have only managed two draws and a handful of defeats.

4. Copa Libertadores

The second leg of the quarter-final games in South America’s Copa Libertadores will be played this week.

Sides like River Plate head into the return leg of their quarter-final clash with a two-goal advantage. They’re the only side with an advantage as teams like Palmeiras, Club Libertad, Gremio, Santos still have it all to do in the return leg.

The goals have not been scarce in this competition. The red cards too, as two of the four quarter final games played saw three players sent off.

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