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Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Kickoff: 3:30pm SAST
Venue: Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg
Orlando Pirates had their midweek game at Lamontville Golden Arrows in Durban rained off, adding to their fixture congestion, and meaning they have fallen further behind Mamelodi Sundowns in the title race after the champions won away in Bloemfontein at the weekend.
Sundowns are now 12 points ahead, but Pirates have played three less games, so in theory it is a three-point gap. Points in the bag, however, are much more valuable, which means the pressure is on Pirates.
A loss to AmaZulu days before New Year cost Eric Tinkler his job as Cape Town City coach and when Muhsin Ertugral took over, he began 2025 with back-to-back home wins over Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.
But not much has gone right for City since and they have collected a single point from their last four matches, losing at home on Tuesday to Chippa United.
Orlando Pirates v Cape Town City Key Betting Odds And Insights:
Settling a score: Pirates have lost three games this season with 11 wins from 14 matches. One of those loses was at the Cape Town Stadium to City in a match which Pirates dominated but came off second best. Prior to that Pirates were unbeaten in five successive games against City and overall have a 7-5 win count over City in 21 past meetings, with nine draws.
Signings flop: City were hopeful that seven new signings at the start of the season would have propelled them up among the league frontrunners, but the likes of Hasheem Domingo, Fortune Makaringe and Amadou Soukouna have failed to deliver a fruitful contribution. City instead sit in 10th spot in the standings with a vastly inferior goal difference, worse off than they were last season when they finished poorly but still inside the top eight.
Orlando Pirates v Cape Town City Betting tips:
Less than 2.5 goals @1.6: Pirates average less than two goals a game in the league this season, with 26 scored in 14 matches, while City have found the back of the net only once in their past five outings. Ertugral moaned this week about a crisis of confidence among his players.
Orlando Pirates v Cape Town City Prediction:
Score Prediction: Orlando Pirates 2-0 Cape Town City
The gulf in class between the two sides will be evident in this clash and given how poor City have been on the road, the Buccaneers should be considered heavy favourites. City have lost each of their last three away game by a 2-0 scoreline
Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Kickoff: 6:30pm SAST
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Manchester City have little time to recover from the disappointment of Wednesday’s capitulation against Real Madrid which saw them eliminated from the Champions League.
Now, the aim for manager Pep Guardiola is a top-four finish in the Premier League and success in the FA Cup — targets once considered the bare minimum because he and his players had raised expectations so much over the past nine years.
Liverpool drew 2-2 at Aston Villa in midweek which meant instead of a 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League table, they boast an eight-point cushion instead.
It remains a considerable lead and Arne Slot’s side are still unbeaten in 22 league matches having mounted a second-half recovery but they would have also felt they could have claimed more than a one point.
Manchester City v Liverpool Key Betting Odds And Insights:
Haaland might be missing: City suffered their first blow before kick-off against Real Madrid when Erling Haaland failed a fitness test after jarring a knee in the victory over Newcastle United at the weekend. The striker was named among the ¬substitutes but did not even warm up, raising doubts about any role in Sunday’s game.
On the road: Away from Anfield, Liverpool have shown the sort of form that wins league titles, securing nine wins and five draws without tasting defeat on the road. In cup competition they have lost away to Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup, PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League and Tottenham Hotspur in the League Cup.
Manchester City v Liverpool Betting tips:
Both teams to score @ 1.35: The most common result of matches between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium is 1-1. Five matches have ended with this result. Overall, including game at Anfield, 1-1 remains the most frequent scoreline.
Manchester City to score first @1.98: Their most recent league outing, a 4-0 thrashing of Newcastle United, showcased their attacking potential and City have a high percentage of matches in which they have found the net first.
Manchester City v Liverpool Prediction:
Score Prediction: Manchester City 1-1 Liverpool @ 7.50
During the last 30 meetings with Manchester City playing at home, Manchester City have won 11 times, there have been 12 draws while Liverpool FC have won seven times. The goal difference is 49-35 in favour of Manchester City.
Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Kickoff: 6:30pm SAST
Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
Bayern Munich booked a berth in the last-16 of the Champions League on Tuesday when they edged Glasgow Celtic, but they needed a last gasp equaliser at home to do so. It also came at a potentially high cost with top striker Harry Kane injured in the game
Eintracht Frankfurt been a thorn in the side of Bayern Munich of late and will once again look to be the banana skin on which the hosts slip as Dino Toppmöller's team attempt to keep the title race fully alive.
The last time these sides met in early October, it was a battle of first versus second with just one point separating leaders Bayern from Eintracht. They played out a blockbuster 3-3 draw.
Bayern Munich v Eintracht Frankfurt Key Betting Odds & Insights:
Home is where the heart is: That is certainly true for Bayern, who have collected no fewer than 31 points from their 11 home games in the Bundesliga campaign – the last time the Munich men were this good at their own stadium was seven years ago. With just two points dropped in front of their own fans this season, they also boast the best home record across Europe's top five leagues.
Tricky team: Eintracht have been uncomfortable opponents for Bayern recently. They have taken points from three of the last four, and five of the last eight Bundesliga meetings with the German record champions.
Bayern Munich v Eintracht Frankfurt Betting tips:
Bayern to win @ 1.32: Munich’s 42 home wins against Eintracht Frankfurt is a Bundesliga record but if Harry Kane is not there, it does take some of the gloss off. Should the England captain be unavailable for the game, coach Vincent Kompany will have to be creative up front but does have an otherwise fully fit squad at his disposal, with the likes of Thomas Müller, Serge Gnabry, Michael Olise or Leroy Sané all options to fill the gap.
Both teams to score @ 1.6: It could be a goal-filled game as Bayern have scored the most goals of all teams in this Bundesliga season (65) and Frankfurt the second most (49). Both sides have failed to find the net just once in the campaign. That befell Vincent Kompany's men in the 0-0 draw at Leverkusen last Saturday, whereas Eintracht have scored in 21 successive Bundesliga games since the 2-0 defeat at Dortmund on the opening day of the season
Bayern Munich v Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction:
Score Prediction: Bayern Munich 4-2 Eintracht Frankfurt @23.00
Bayern have not only registered nine consecutive home wins in the Bundesliga for the first time since 2020, but have also scored at least three goals every time. In the history of the Bundesliga, only Bayern themselves have managed a longer run of this kind – in 1993, it was 11 straight home games in which the Munich faithful got to celebrate at least three times.
Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Kickoff: 9:45pm SAST
Venue: Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon
This fixture has always been one of the classic confrontations of the Ligue 1 season but in recent times lost lustre as Lyon have struggled. Paris St Germain have won the last four meetings between the two French clubs and there is a 20-point gap between the two sides on the league table.
PSG advanced to the next phase of the Champions League after their 7-0 victory (10-0 on aggregate) over Stade Brestois on Wednesday at the Parc des Princes.
PSG have won their last five Champions League matches, their best streak in the competition since September-November 2017. The midweek win means PSG have win 15 of their past 17 outings, drawing the other two.
Olympique Lyonnais v Paris St Germain Key Betting Odds And Insights:
New manager bounce: Lyon look well and truly on their way to shaking off the malaise that hung about the club, a combination of their dire financial straits and the dismissal of beloved coach Pierre Sage.
His replacement Paulo Fonseca from Portugal had an ill-fated spell at the helm of AC Milan but has won two of three matches since arriving last month.
Goalkeeper getting better: Since a sickening boot to the face, and some stitches needed, against Monaco in December, PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has appeared more efficient in his movements and his anticipation of the game.
He has played nine matches in 2025, including the three in the Champions League. Although he still bears the marks of his collision on his right cheek, Donnarumma seems to have moved on from the incident, showing no apprehension in his outings or in contact.
Olympique Lyonnais v Paris St Germain Prediction:
Score Prediction: Olympique Lyonnais 1 Paris St Germain 3 @10.00
Historically, PSG has dominated this fixture, winning 26 of the last 39 meetings. Lyon has managed to secure victory only seven times, with six matches ending in a draw. This head-to-head record certainly tilts the scales in favour of the Parisians.
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Kickoff: 7:30pm SAST
Venue: Estadio de Mestalla, Valencia
In recent seasons, Valencia has often oscillated between highs and lows. They have finished outside of 11th place three times in the last decade, but they experienced a brief period of success with two top-four finishes between 2017 and 2019.
They narrowly escaped relegation last season by finishing an uninspiring 16th but sit now in the drop zone.
Diego Simeone’s team failed to seize their chance to go top of the LaLiga table last weekend following another sending off and a draw.
The chance to move above Real Madrid must have weighed on the minds of Atletico’s players as they saw midfield star Pablo Barrios sent off after just seven minutes. That completely changed the game plan and they were fortunate to draw 1-1 at home to Celta Vigo.
Valencia vs Atletico Madrid Key Betting Odds & Insights:
Putting up a fight: Valencia looked to be in dire straits when Spanish league leaders Barcelona thrashed them 7-1 at the end of last month but they have since picked up seven points from their last three league games to move off the bottom of the LaLiga standings.
They won their last two home matches against Celta Vigo and Leganes and last weekend picked up a potentially valuable away point at Villarreal.
Injury news: Atletico Madrid have suffered a costly injury in the middle of the pitch, after it was confirmed on Tuesday that captain Koke Resurreccion will be out for the best part of the next month.
The veteran has suffered a muscle strain in his right leg, after featuring for 80 minutes against Celta Vigo. The 33-year-old had been growing in importance over the last month, having seen Pablo Barrios and Rodrigo de Paul lock down their spots in the middle of midfield during the season.
Valencia vs Atletico Madrid Betting tips:
Atletico Madrid to win @1.92: Despite Valencia’s improved home form, Atletico’s superior recent performance and historical dominance give them the advantage. Their capacity to strike late give them an edge, capitalising on Valencia's vulnerability in the closing stages.
More than 2.5 goals @ 2.18: There have been 23 goals in the past eight meetings between these two LaLiga sides. Valencia’s last home game against Atletico was a 3-0 win but they have conceded five goals in two clashes away at Atletico since.
Valencia vs Atletico Madrid Prediction:
Score Prediction: Valencia 1-2 Atletico Madrid @ 8.00
Atletico have already won six times at Valencia by a lone goal. They have also beaten Valencia in five of their last six meetings.
Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Kickoff: 5:15pm SAST
Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
Dispensing of Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, Real affirmed their capacity to go on and win trophies. Kylian Mbappe’s hattrick was indicative of the fact he has now settled in properly at the club and they must believe there is now going to be a flood of goals from the Frenchman.
This time last year, Girona were in this title mix. But their hopes Blanquivermells never quite recovered after a goalless draw at home to Real died after their February trip to the Santiago Bernabeu where they were handed a thumping 4-0 defeat. Still, an unfancied group representing a city of 100,000 people shocked the football world by finishing third – five points better than Atletico – and qualifying for the Champions League.
Real Madrid vs Girona Key Betting Odds & Insights:
Mbappe factor: Real Madrid’s superstar has overcome mental obstacles to hit a purple match. He didn’t start with style when he joined the Spanish giants, squandering two penalties against Liverpool and Athletic Bilbao and being caught offside eight times in the ‘Classico’ against Barcelona. But now he cannot stop finding the net and should be all over the Girona defence.
Chasing Europe: For Girona, this season has been all about transition and new experiences. The club got its first taste of the Champions League – and the heartbreak that comes with it. They suffered four 1-0 defeats in the eight-round league phase despite Girona matched these richer and more experienced opponents for large portions of their encounters. Returning to European competition in 2025/26, after so much turnover would be a pretty significant achievement for manager Michel. They sit 10th in LaLiga but are only four points off a place in next season’s European club competition.
Real Madrid vs Girona Betting tips:
Home team banker @ 1.3: Real Madrid are tough to beat at their fortress, the Santiago Bernabéu. Their league record at home this season is nine wins from 11 matches.
Less than 3.5 goals @ 1.76: There have been under 3.5 goals scored in four of Real Madrid's last six matches while Girona’s last 4 matches have see less than 3.5 goals
Real Madrid vs Girona Prediction:
Score Prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 Girona @ 7.50
Girona's recent form does not inspire much confidence, with six losses in their last seven games. win in their last 5 matches across all competitions. The historical head-to-head record between these two sides heavily favours Real. In their last encounter, Los Blancos secured a convincing 3-0 away victory.
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