The second match of the two-legged Europa League semifinal showdown between English Premier League side Liverpool and Spanish La Liga club Villarreal takes place at Anfield this Thursday, May 5th. Villarreal won the first meeting 1-0 at home last week on a last-minute goal in injury time. Liverpool reached the final four by eliminating Borussia Dortmund of the German Bundesliga 5-4 on aggregate in dramatic fashion in the quarterfinals while Villarreal downed Sparta Prague 6-3. Liverpool and Dortmund drew 1-1 in Germany in their first match with the Reds storming from behind for a 4-3 victory in the second. Meanwhile, Villarreal downed Prague 2-1 at home and 4-2 on the road.
Southampton vs Manchester City May 1st – Soccer Betting Preview
Southampton has no chance at a top-four finish in this year’s English Premier League, but they can place in the top six and earn a spot in next season’s Europa League. Meanwhile, Manchester City is currently in a top-four spot and hoping to remain there to clinch a berth in the European Champions League. The two sides will clash at St. Mary’s Stadium on the south coast in Southampton this Sunday, May 1st with points being at a premium. Man City is coming off of a 0-0 home draw against Real Madrid in a Champions League semifinal match on Tuesday while Southampton beat Aston Villa 4-2 on the road last weekend.
Leicester City vs Swansea City April 24th – Soccer Betting Preview
English Premier League leaders Leicester City have a huge home game this Sunday, April 24th when they host Swansea City at the King Power Stadium. Leicester is hanging onto first place by five points with just four games remaining in the campaign and are hoping to win their first-ever Premier League title. It’s not going to be easy though as they also have to play Manchester United, Everton, and Chelsea. This makes Sunday’s game a must-win situation for Leicester as they could still possibly be caught and overtaken by Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal before season’s end.
Crystal Palace vs Watford April 24th – English FA Cup Semifinal Preview
The second English FA Cup semifinal contest takes place this Sunday, April 24th at the famous Wembley Stadium in London, England where Watford will be battling it out with fellow Premier League club Crystal Palace. Watford heads into the game after losing 3-1 on the road to West Ham United in a league contest on Wednesday night while Crystal Palace was downed 2-0 by Manchester United on the road at Old Trafford the same evening. The winner of this clash will face the winner of the Manchester United vs Everton semifinal on April 23rd for the FA Cup at Wembley on Saturday, May 21st.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace April 20th – English Premier League Preview
Time is running out for Manchester United in the English Premier League season if the club hopes to finish in the top four and reach the European Champions League next season. They’ve got five games remaining in the campaign and trail both third-place Manchester City and fourth-place Arsenal by four points. They need to take all three points against a mediocre Crystal Palace side when they host the London team at Old Trafford this Wednesday, April 20th. Palace appears to be safe for another season as they’re nine points ahead of the relegation zone. United were 1-0 winners at home over last-place and relegated Aston Villa on Sunday while Palace drew 1-1 against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in a London derby.
Stoke City vs Tottenham Hotspur April 18th – English Premier League Preview
Tottenham Hotspur need to make up a seven point gap with just five games to go to overtake English Premier League-leading Leicester City.
Chelsea vs Manchester City April 16th – English Premier League Preview
One of the most attractive English Premier League clashes this weekend is the Chelsea vs Manchester City tilt at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, April 16.
Benfica vs Bayern Munich April 13th – Champions League Betting Preview
Reigning German Bundesliga titleholders Bayern Munich take on Portugal’s Benfica in the 2nd round of their 2-legged, Champions League quarterfinal matchup.
Sunderland vs Leicester City April 10th – English Premier League Preview
Things don’t get easier for Leicester City as they try to win the English Premier League for the 1st time. They take on Sunderland on the road April 10th.
Manchester City vs West Bromwich Albion April 9th – English Premier League Preview
Manchester City is fighting to hold onto 4th place in the Premier League standings with neighboring Manchester City and West Ham United right behind them.