Hi everybody! There are so many great games this weekend, but sadly I’ve only been able to choose five. If you like my tips, you back them here.
Tottenham v Arsenal – Saturday 2 March – Premier League – Tottenham Win (1.90)
Tottenham have won their last four games at Wembley in all competitions and a win here should guarantee a place in the top four. Arsenal are chasing them but have lost three of their last four away games in the league. Even though the Gunners won the derby 4-2 back in December, they’ve lost their last two games away to their rivals. I’m backing a Home Win this time. Mr. Predictor’s Verdict: Tottenham 2 v 0 Arsenal
Lazio v Roma – Saturday 2 March – Serie A – Both Teams to Score (1.50)
The Rome derby is usually a fiery one, and I don’t expect it to be any different here. Lazio are six points behind Roma and haven’t won any of their last four games in all competitions. Roma, on the other hand, are unbeaten in their last eight league games since they lost to Juventus in December. Usually I’d back Roma, but I think Lazio will up their game and get a Draw. Mr. Predictor’s Verdict: Lazio 1 v 1 Roma
Real Madrid 1 v 2 Barcelona – Saturday 2 March – La Liga – 2nd Half With Most Goals (2.00)
There’s no time for Real Madrid to feel sorry for themselves after they lost 3-0 to Barcelona on Wednesday. In fairness, Barcelona weren’t that much better than Los Blancos but they’ve now gone five El Clasico matches without defeat, winning twice this season already. They’re top of La Liga and have only lost twice in the league this season. I don’t see another heavy defeat for Real, but I’m still going to back a Barcelona Win. Mr. Predictor’s Verdict: Real Madrid 1 v 2 Barcelona
Everton v Liverpool – Sunday 3 March – Premier League – Liverpool Win (1.60)
Everton won convincingly at Cardiff in midweek, but they’ve lost four of their last five league games at Goodison Park and things aren’t quite working for Marco Silva right now. They’ve only taken one point from seven games against the Big Six this season, and they haven’t beaten Liverpool since 2010. I have to back the Reds here. Mr. Predictor’s Verdict: Everton 0 v 1 Liverpool
Napoli v Juventus – Sunday 3 March – Serie A – 2nd Half With Most Goals (2.10)
This is a big test for Juventus, even though they are 13 points clear of Napoli at the top of the Serie A table. The hosts have only lost one of their last 18 league games and haven’t conceded in any of the past five. The last five meetings between the two teams have been fairly even, with both teams winning twice. I’m going for a Draw on Sunday, which will suit Juventus. Mr. Predictor’s Verdict: Napoli 1 v 1 Juventus