Tottenham vs Southampton (22:45)
Milan vs Lazio (23:00)
On February 9, we will have English league games and the Italian Cup quarter-finals. We have chosen our best bets for these games!
Get Your Welcome Bonus!Manchester City vs Brentford: Another defeat for the Bees
Manchester City are classy - in their last ten matches, they have only drawn once (1-1 against Southampton last round). In the other encounters, the Citizens have been stronger. Last time they beat Fulham 4-1 in the FA Cup last 32. Manchester City continue to lead the EPL table with 57 points, nine ahead of second-placed Liverpool.
Brentford are exactly the opposite. They have had five defeats in the last five games: 1-4 to Southampton, 0-3 to Liverpool, 1-3 to Manchester United, 1-2 to Wolverhampton and 1-4 to Everton. With 23 points, Brentford are 14th in the standings but are still a respectable eight points ahead of the relegation zone.
We shouldn't expect any sensations in this encounter - the opponents are from different planets. With the support of their fans at the Etihad, and even after the draw with Southampton in the last round, the Citizens have to beat a terrible Brentford. We suggest you don't make anything up and bet on them to win with a negative handicap.
- Bet: Handicap 1 (-2)
Tottenham vs Southampton: The opponents will exchange goals for the sixth time in a row
Tottenham have won and lost seven games in a row. The most recent was a crazy 3-2 win over Leicester, but they lost 0-2 to Chelsea, and they beat Brighton 3-1 in the FA Cup final last weekend. Tottenham are seventh in the English league table with 36 points. That's the same number as relegated Arsenal, but the Spurs have a game in hand.
Southampton are good, having lost just once in their last eight games (1-3 to Wolverhampton in the round before last). But the Saints were quick to recover and managed a 1-1 draw with Manchester City, and last week they beat Coventry City 2-1 after extra time in the FA Cup last 32. Southampton are in the league table as a firm mid-table side, in 12th place with 25 points.
Betting company analysts believe that Tottenham will beat Southampton without too much trouble, but we disagree. The visitors are in good form and can easily take away at least one point from London. It is better to note that the opponents have exchanged goals in the last five games. We think they will continue this way.
- Bet: Both teams to score - yes
AC Milan vs Lazio: Milan will get over Romans after winning the derby
Milan seriously spoiled their position in the battle for scudetto when they sensationally lost to La Spezia a few rounds ago (1-2). But the Italian side came to their senses early on, first demolishing Juventus (0-0) before pulling out a hard-fought 2-1 win against Inter in the Milan derby. In the Italian Cup last 16, AC Milan got past Genoa 3-1 after extra time.
Unlike their arch-rivals, Lazio have not suffered a sensational defeat in recent times - after a 1-2 draw at the hands of Inter, they have not lost in four games in a row. In that time, there was a draw against Atalanta (0-0) and three victories - over Salernitana (3-0), over Fiorentina (3-0) and in the last 16 of the Italian Cup over Udinese (1-0 after extra time).
When it comes to betting on this match, we suggest betting on AC Milan. The home side's confidence is bound to soar after their big win in the Milan derby the day before, and they'll probably have no problem facing Lazio on the spirits. Also, the Rossoneri are playing at home, with the support of their fans. We'll see if the home side can progress to the semi-finals as a safety net.
- Bet: Milan to qualify