Bayern Munich vs. Schalke 04: Bayern Munich to Win and Over 3.5 (-140) at Bet365
Picks Summary
- Arsenal vs. Brighton & Hove Albion: Both Teams Score and Over 2.5 (-120) at Bet365
- Bayern Munich vs. Schalke 04: Bayern Munich to Win and Over 3.5 (-140) at Bet365
- Leeds United vs. Newcastle United: Newcastle United ML (-145) at Caesars Sportsbook
- VfL Wolfsburg vs. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim: VfL Wolfsburg ML (-108) at BetMGM
We’re back, covering all your betting needs for this weekend’s elite-level soccer fixtures from the top European leagues.
Continue reading our betting previews and soccer odds from the German Bundesliga and the English Premier League fixtures involving Arsenal vs. Brighton & Hove Albion, Bayern Munich vs. Schake 04, and more.
Arsenal FC vs. Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Sunday, May 14, 2023 – 11:30 AM EDT at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal
Placed in second position of the Premier League table just one point behind Manchester City, Arsenal are the last team standing with an opportunity of dethroning Pep Guardiola as titleholders. However, with a game in hand favoring the Blue side of Manchester, London’s finest must fight tooth and nail to avoid dropping points in the season’s final four games.
Next up is Brighton & Hove Albion, a fixture that’s notably Arsenal’s most challenging 90 minutes from the four games remaining. Confidence can be found in the reverse fixture in December when a traveling Gunner’s squad dismantled Brighton 4-2.
There’s no denying the struggles Arsenal faced in April, registering three consecutive draws before a 4-1 hammering at the hands of Man City.
That said, the bigger picture shows the Gunners losing just 1 of their previous 13 EPL meetings and just four defeats from 35 domestic games this term. Moreover, they’ve lost just 1 of their 16 home games this season – winning 5 of their last 6 – and this should give hope for a third straight win on Sunday.
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton has been a surprise entry in the top half of the EPL table this season. They are currently vying for qualification into European competition as they sit in seventh position – two points shy of Tottenham in sixth.
Unfortunately, Roberto De Zerbi’s squad hasn’t found consistent results of late and is now looking at three wins and three losses throughout their last six Premier League fixtures.
Still, the Seagulls have been a fierce road team, losing just 2 of their previous 10 away games. This will provide optimism heading into the capital, and when considering the goal-scoring versus Arsenal, we can expect them to appear on the scoresheet at the least.
Pick and Prediction
The Premier League odds naturally favor the home side, who’ll continue their quest for EPL supremacy. But a juiced moneyline isn’t an ideal wagering prospect. For this reason, backing both teams to score over 2.5 goals is the value play to replace an Arsenal moneyline.
Both teams have scored in 7 of the previous 11 encounters between the two sides. Also, both teams have scored in five of Arsenal’s six most recent league games, and Brighton’s previous three EPL meetings have produced over 2.5 goals.
Supporting Trends
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in Brighton’s previous 3 EPL games.
- Both teams have scored in 8 of Arsenal’s last 10 games in all competitions.
- Brighton has scored in 4 of their previous 5 away games in all competitions.
Score Prediction: Arsenal 3 – Brighton 2
Soccer Pick: Both Teams Score and Over 2.5 (-120) at Bet365
FC Bayern Munich vs. FC Schalke 04
Saturday, May 13, 2023 – 09:30 AM EDT at Allianz Arena
Bayern Munich
Sitting atop the Bundesliga table, the work for Bayern is not yet complete, as they’re just one point clear of rivals Borussia Dortmund. There is little room for error, but with a home clash against basement dwellers Schake ahead, the German giants will be confident in adding another three points to their tally.
Head-to-head in all competitions, Schalke hasn’t won a meeting – home or away – against Bayern since 2011, and from the previous 24 encounters, this weekend’s home side has won 21 of those meetings.
Schalke 04
With a late bid to keep themselves in the top flight of German soccer, Schalke has resurged from the depths of the Bundesliga standings by winning 3 of their last 4 games. However, they’re only two points above the drop zone and will be equally as desperate as their opponents to claim points this weekend.
Persistence in the final third has been crucial for Schalke’s recent success. They can certainly trouble the league leaders when evaluating Bayern’s rocky defensive system and the 10 goals Schalke has scored in four games.
Pick and Prediction
The Bundesliga odds are heavily juiced in favor of Bayern Munich. This doesn’t come as a surprise, but at -800, it’s a complete stay-away.
Bayern’s questionable defense has the potential to gift Schalke a goal, but the attacking threat from Thomas Tuchel’s squad will seal the victory by providing a slew of goals like they always have when matched with this club.
The home team has netted 20 goals in their previous 5 meetings with Schalke, so an expected 3-1 or 4-1 scoreline supports Bayern Munich and over 3.5 goals for great betting value.
Supporting Trends
- Bayern Munich is undefeated in 15 Bundesliga home games this term.
- Both teams have scored in 4 of Bayern’s previous 5 games in all competitions.
- Schalke has netted 10 goals in their previous 4 games.
Score Prediction: Bayern Munich 3 – Schalke 04 1
Soccer Pick: Bayern Munich to Win and Over 3.5 (-140) at Bet365
Extra European Soccer Best Bets
- Leeds United vs. Newcastle United: Newcastle United ML (-145) at Caesars Sportsbook
- VfL Wolfsburg vs. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim: VfL Wolfsburg ML (-108) at BetMGM
