Another weekend of elite-level soccer is upon us, and we’re here to supplement your betting needs for the best fixtures across Europe’s top-flight leagues.
Continue reading our betting previews and soccer odds from the Spanish La Liga and the English Premier League fixtures involving Manchester City vs. Everton, Real Madrid vs. Girona and some extra best bets across both leagues for good measure.
Picks Summary
- Manchester City -1 Handicap (-163)
- Real Madrid-Girona Both Teams to Score (-163)
*All odds form Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)
Manchester City vs. Everton FC
Saturday, February 10, 2024 – 07:30 AM ET at Etihad Stadium
Manchester City
Since breaking last season’s cursed losses against Brentford last weekend via a 3-1 thrashing, Pep Guardiola’s unit has moved within two points of Liverpool atop the EPL table after Jurgen Klopp’s table-toppers suffered their second loss of the season against a determined Arsenal side.
With a relegation-battling Toffees squad visiting the Etihad on Saturday morning, The Citizens will be confident in removing The Reds from first place, even if just for a few hours.
The reverse fixture at Goodison Park resulted in a 3-1 defeat for Sean Dyche’s team, a result which has been a part of City’s impressive win streak of nine consecutive wins in all competitions, alongside 27 goals netted for good measure.
Everton
Unfortunately, Merseyside’s blue half shouldn’t expect a helping hand in their drop zone battle this weekend. Away days have been a struggle against most sides this term, but visiting the Etihad will present Everton, a team that’s avoided defeat at home in 23 games versus teams in the relegation zone.
Furthermore, The Toffees haven’t taken three points from the Etihad in their 12 most recent visits, having lost seven of those encounters, and are winless against Man City since 2017.
EPL Matchday 24 Prediction, Odds, & Trends
To no surprise, the EPL odds have stacked their chips in favor of Manchester City. However, a -1 handicap gives us a respectable price tag of -163, and considering the home side has won by two or more goals in 5 of their previous 7 games, achieving such a feat versus a lackluster Everton unit shouldn’t be a problem.
Supporting Trends
- Everton hasn’t won a game versus Man City since 2017
- Man City has won by 2 or more goals in three consecutive home games
Score Prediction: Man City 4 – Everton 1
Soccer Pick: Manchester City -1 Handicap (-163) at Bet365
Real Madrid vs. Girona FC
Saturday, February 10, 2024 – 12:30 PM ET at Santiago Bernabeu
Real Madrid
As a surprise title challenger of the 2023/24 La Liga term, Girona must now travel to Real Madrid, who’ll have the opportunity to damage their fellow title chasers in front of the Bernabeu crowd this weekend.
Confidence for Los Blancos will be sky-high as they were able to visit Girona and walk through their defense back in September (0-3). After claiming the Spanish Super and a position in the Champions League playoffs already this season, they mustn’t lose focus on the game ahead as Carlo Ancelotti looks to spoil the Girona party once again.
Girona
Girona and Real Madrid are the only teams in La Liga to suffer just one defeat this term, and it’s the latter who dampened a near-perfect record for Michel’s squad. And with that, you can’t help but think a revenge spot is in mind for the unsuspecting title chasers, who’ve impressively won 17 of their 23 games this term.
Looking at the bigger picture, no team has netted more goals than Girona this season (52). However, defensive frailties don’t match their weekend opponents, with +10 more goals shipped at the stage of the La Liga term.
La Liga Matchday 24 Prediction, Odds, & Trends
The La Liga odds are tempting bettors with a huge moneyline price on Girona, and while they’re certainly no stranger to delivering shock results this term, stepping into the Bernabeu is no easy feat.
Instead of backing a side, expecting both teams to get on the scoresheet feels like a straightforward and probable wager that also holds value.
Both teams have scored at least one goal in 7 of Real’s previous 8 games in all competitions, and Girona have netted at least one goal in 14 of their last 15 away games.
Supporting Trends
- Girona have scored at least one goal in 14 of their last 15 away games in all competitions
- Real Madrid has seen both teams score in 5 of their last 6 home games
Score Prediction: Real Madrid 2 – Girona 2
Soccer Pick: Both Teams to Score (-163) at Bet365
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