013 22:30 Bundesliga Cologne vs Bayer Leverkusen
Cologne have shown a recent upswing in the Bundesliga, drawing 1-1 at Stuttgart in the last round of fixtures and picking up five points from their last five league games, which is proof that their form is gradually improving. Top scorer David Selke has returned to training and his return has undoubtedly breathed new life into Cologne's attacking end. However, whether he will be able to feature in this match will still need to pass the pre-match fitness test. Timo Hubbers is also fit to play, but he could start his game off the bench.
Bayer Leverkusen, meanwhile, won four league games in a row with a narrow 2-1 win at home to Mainz, and they have shown a strong dominance in the Bundesliga. However, with Cara in the Europa League next week, they may make some changes to their starting line-up for this game. Axel Palacios is back from injury and his return will bolster the squad, but he could just as well start off the bench.
Considering the overall strength and standings of both teams, Bayer Leverkusen undoubtedly have a clear advantage. However, Cologne deserves praise for their defensive performance, which is one of the most solid in the league. However, a lack of strength in attack is a big problem for them, and they have one of the fewest goals in the league. Therefore, we are more likely to favor Bayer Leverkusen to win this game with their strength.
Recommended: Let the draw let the loss, the Bo let the loss ** score -2
022 04:00 La Liga Bilbao vs Barcelona
Athletic Bilbao have been impressive in La Liga this season, with they currently just three points behind fourth-placed Atletico Madrid and looking to break into the top four. The team is mainly in a 4-2-3-1 formation, and the core system built on Berenger, Williams, Guruzeta and Prados is full of competitiveness. Especially at home, Athletic Bilbao's offensive and defensive strength is even more aggressive, with an average goal difference of 154 balls.
Barcelona beat Getafe at home in the last round of the league, and the team has won four and drawn one in the league, and the team's performance has strengthened again. At the moment, they are just two points clear of second-placed Girona. Barcelona have been active in attack, but the defensive intensity still needs to be strengthened. With Martinez's return, the overall backline tends to be intact, while the quality of the youngster's recent starters has been good.
The two teams met in the first leg of the league, with Barcelona winning 1-0. Considering the historical head-to-head and fighting spirit between the two teams, Bilbao's qualification for the final of the Copa del Rey has undoubtedly given them a huge morale boost. Therefore, we prefer Athletic Bilbao to be able to steal points at home in this game.
Recommended: Handicap ** Score -1