Wounded animals Atletico to punish Bilbao
Athletico Bilbao v Atletico Madrid
Saturday, 17:30
Mike Norman says: “Atletico have a tremendous recent record against Bilbao, winning 10 and drawing two of their last 12 clashes. Diego Simeone’s men are wounded after being knocked out of the Champions League in midweek and I can see them taking it out on Bilbao at the weekend as they attempt to reel in Barcelona at the top of La Liga.”
Predictions: Bilbao 0-2 Atl Madrid, Bilbao 1-3 Atl Madrid, Bilbao 0-3 Atl Madrid
Can Dortmund get back on track?
Hertha Berlin v Borussia Dortmund
Saturday, 17:30
Max Liu says: “With Hertha losing last time out against Freiburg – at team that sits below Hertha in the Bundesliga – the visit of second-placed Dortmund looks daunting. Lucien Favre’s men returned to winning ways last time out against Stuttgart and the visitors should be able to edge this one, as they attempt to get ahead of Bayern in their neck and neck title race.”
Predictions: Hertha 1-2 Dortmund, Hertha 1-3 Dortmund
Ole’s men to immediately get back on track
Wolves v Man Utd
Saturday, 19:55
Mike Norman says: “Wolves enhanced their record against the ‘big six’ with a draw at Stamford Bridge last weekend but Manchester United are arguably in much better form and spirits than Chelsea and this will be a massive test for the Premier League new boys. United’s winning away streak ended at Arsenal last Sunday, but I fancy they’ll bounce back with a FA Cup win here.”
Predictions: Wolves 1-2 Man Utd, Wolves 1-3 Man Utd
Eibar v Valladolid
Sunday, 11:00
Max Liu says: “Unbeaten in their last two matches, mid-table Eibar should fancy themselves at home to a Valladolid side that sit six places below them in La Liga. The away side has conceded nine in their last three matches and scored on two in reply and they’ve lost four in a row (two of those were against Barca and Real though). Leaky at the back and lacking a killer touch up front, Valladolid are opponents that Eibar should hope to beat to nil. “
Predictions: Eibar 2-0 Valladolid, Eibar 3-0 Valladolid
Classic contest in store
Millwall v Brighton
Sunday, 14:00
Max Liu says: “A lot of rot is said about the magic of the FA Cup Brighton’s trip to Millwall on Sunday might just have the ingredients of a classic Cup contest. The hosts are struggling, losing four in a row and languishing 21st in the Championship. A run to the last eight of the FA Cup has provided respite but league survival is their priority. Brighton should be safe in the Premier League and can afford to go all out for this one. The Lions will give it a good go but the Seagulls class should see them soar into the semis.”
Predictions: Millwall 0-2 Brighton, Millwall 1-2 Brighton
Rennes to continue recent good form
Bordeaux v Rennes
Sunday, 16:00
Mike Norman says: “Rennes have been in terrific form and depending on how they get on against Arsenal in the Europa League they’ll either arrive at Bordeaux in jubilant spirits or like a pack of wounded animals. Either way, I can see their recent good form continuing against a Bordeaux side that have won just one of their last nine matches.”
Predictions: Bordeaux 1-2 Rennes, Bordeaux 0-2 Rennes
Fireworks in Derby della Madonnina
AC Milan v Inter Milan
Sunday, 19:30
Max Liu says: “Milan derby to round off the weekend, anyone? Si grazie, especially as there’s a mere point between Milan and Inter in third and fourth respectively in Serie A. The team in red and black go into this one on a run of five wins in six, while the team in blue and black have won just two in their last five (I’m writing before their Thursday night Europa League match against Eintracht Frankfurt). Milan will be the fresher – with the derby falling eight days after their away win at Chievo – so everything points to them winning.
Predictions: Milan 1-0 Inter, Milan 2-0 Inter
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