Title: Exciting Matches Ahead in Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, and Bundesliga
This Sunday's European football predictions are loaded with thrilling encounters across the Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, and Bundesliga. Personally, I'm intrigued by some unexpected turns in the English matches before we shift our focus to the African Cup of Nations. My bet is on South Africa making waves in the Coupe de France. With promising odds, let's dig into this Sunday's football feast!
The 21st round in the Premier League is spread across numerous days, creating an almost unbearable wait for Fantasy Premier League enthusiasts. Several top English teams have been off the pitch for well over a week. Take Bournemouth, for instance, enjoying an extended break since their impressive 3-2 victory against Queens Park Rangers in the FA Cup.
In that match, The Cherries turned a 0-2 deficit into a 3-2 triumph, and it's an understatement to say that Andoni Iraola has injected vigor into his squad. Bournemouth has embraced Iraola's energetic playing style, characterized by high pressing and vertical attacking, making them a force to be reckoned with, regardless of the opponent. This was evident, especially in their game against Tottenham, where being 1-3 down did not reflect their overall performance.
Solanke and his teammates missed numerous high-quality goal-scoring opportunities in that game. If the striker has his sights set better this Sunday, I believe Liverpool could face some challenges. Jürgen Klopp's defense has shown vulnerabilities throughout the season, which a counter-attacking team like Bournemouth could exploit. Another factor raising eyebrows in Dorset is Liverpool's squad situation.
While Szoboszlai may have a chance to play, the absence of key players like Salah, Alexander-Arnold, Endo, Robertson, and Thiago makes it hard to bet on Liverpool, especially at over 70 percent odds. If the probability for a Liverpool win was around 60 percent, it would be a different story. Bournemouth, on the other hand, is without Semenyo, Senesi, Kerkez, and Kelly, but I still fancy the home team's chances of securing points.
With Liverpool having an important League Cup semi-final against Fulham to consider, I wouldn't rule out the impact on their performance this Sunday. Bournemouth, on the contrary, might go all out and then some for this challenge. Faced with heavily leaning odds, the only sensible approach seems to be welcoming as many outcomes as possible at the Vitality Stadium. I'm going for the entire spectrum, from home wins to potential upsets.