With all of Europe’s elite now at the heart of a stacked winter schedule, Sunday promises a host of heavyweight affairs from across the continent.
On a Sunday fixture list that is highlighted by Manchester United’s trip to historic rivals Liverpool, we have found a pair of intriguing betting markets that are worth keeping an eye out for.
16:30 Liverpool vs Manchester United
While Liverpool might have been left hugely frustrated last season as they missed out on claiming a crucial top-four finish, Jurgen Klopp’s side have come roaring back this time around. Enjoying what has been a major purple patch and firing on all cylinders, the former Borussia Dortmund boss will be smelling the chance for his squad to make another heavyweight statement on Sunday afternoon.
With many around Anfield starting to believe that their squad are a leading title contender in the New Year, Liverpool open this weekend’s fixtures holding a one-point buffer over the chasing pack.
With the mood around the red half of Merseyside at a red-hot high, Klopp’s side should also be excited by their remarkable success on home soil.
In fact, the Premier League heavyweights have won all of their first 11 straight showdowns at Anfield across all competitions by an aggregate score of 35-7.
With attacking talisman Mohamed Salah enjoying yet another record-breaking domestic romp this season and already with 11 top-flight strikes to his name, Liverpool should be relishing Manchester United’s arrival this weekend.
Crashing out of Europe earlier in the week and coming under a huge amount of scrutiny, Erik ten Hag has a huge amount of pressure on his shoulders at Old Trafford.
Slumping to an infamous 3-0 defeat at home against Bournemouth last weekend, the Reds have lost three of their previous four appearances and are dealing with a public crisis.
Likewise, hit with an infamous 7-0 drumming when they last met their historic rivals at Anfield back on March 5th, the former Ajax boss couldn’t have wished for a more difficult challenge on Sunday afternoon.
Without a single victory in the red half of Merseyside since January 2016, ten Hag’s struggling squad will be more than aware that they have a huge amount of pressure on their shoulders here.
Betting Tip: Mohamed Salah to score anytime @ 1/1 with
17:30 Las Palmas vs Cadiz
While Las Palmas might have only made their La Liga return this season, Sunday’s hosts have continued to receive a string of plaudits from Spain’s elite. Flying out of the traps since opening up the 2023/24 campaign and with the mood around the Estadio Gran Canaria at a red-hot high, the Pirates will certainly be looking to make another top-flight statement here.
Opening up this weekend’s fixtures battling it out in the top-half of the La Liga table, some in Garcia Pimienta’s camp are even starting to dream that they could mount a famous European charge in the New Year.
Last seen putting in another eye-catching performance as they landed a 1-0 victory away at Alaves, Las Palmas have won each of their previous three domestic appearances across all competitions.
In fact, aside from a 1-0 loss away at Real Betis last month, Pimienta’s side are unbeaten in each of their other seven showdowns a run that stems all the way back to October 22nd.
Likewise, winning four of their last five appearances at the Estadio Gran Canaria, Los Amarillos will be confident of cashing in on a Cadiz squad that have continued to show some rather glaring issues this season.
Scrapping it out at the foot of the table and looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap, Sunday’s guests are without a win from any of their last five domestic contests across all fronts.
Crashing out of the Copa del Rey earlier in the month following a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of fourth-tier outfit Arandina, Sergio Gonzalez’s men face what is another stern examination here.
Likewise, yet to record a single La Liga victory away from the Nuevo Mirandilla so far this season, Cadiz are rightfully tipped as an underdog contender on Sunday evening.
Betting Tip: Las Palmas win Under 4.5 goals @ 6/5 with
Sunday s European Double
Liverpool vs Manchester United Mohamed Salah to score anytime @ 1/1
Las Palmas vs Cadiz Las Palmas win Under 4.5 goals @ 6/5
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