Monday Night European Big Games : Accumulator Tip for February 12

Monday night football is back, and our accumulator tip will center on the top European leagues. The highlight of the day features Chelsea, who will be on the road against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Simultaneously, in the Italian Serie A, Juventus is set to face Udinese, and in the Spanish La Liga, the bottom-placed Almeria will go head-to-head with Athletic Bilbao. Let's delve into each of these matchups and provide predictions.

Juventus vs Udinese

Juventus, under the management of Massimiliano Allegri, has shown significant improvement this season and aims to capitalize on their current form. Smarting from their recent defeat against Inter Milan, the Bianconeri are eager to assert themselves in the upcoming fixture. While Udinese has the potential to be formidable, their performance this season has not lived up to their past standards.

The history between these clubs in Turin reveals a significant gap since the last league draw in March 1990. Despite Udinese's tendency to finish games level this season, breaking this streak and securing a victory seems challenging. Juventus is currently the superior team, and a routine win on Monday would mark a milestone for Max Allegri, making him the first coach to reach 1000 points in Serie A.

• Bet Type: W1

Almeria vs Athletic Bilbao

Almeria can draw encouragement from their recent performance against Valencia, although it resulted in another defeat. They now face a formidable opponent in Athletic Bilbao, who have demonstrated notable improvement under Ernesto Valverde in recent weeks. Players like Oihan Sancet and Inaki Williams possess the potential to be match-winners and will be eager to make an impact in the upcoming fixture.

Struggling to adapt to the challenges of the top flight, Almeria finds themselves in a precarious position and is in need of a turnaround. While surprises can occur at this stage of the campaign, it appears challenging to envision anything other than a routine victory for Athletic Bilbao.

• Bet Type: W2

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea

While a dominant performance by Chelsea doesn't always guarantee a turnaround in fortunes, facing a Crystal Palace side without key players like Olise, Eze, and Guehi suggests that the Blues should encounter few obstacles in securing a much-needed victory. Crystal Palace already holds a record with twelve successive defeats to Chelsea, making an unlucky number 13 likely for Hodgson's injury-hit and morale-depleted team, which has struggled to keep clean sheets in their recent Premier League outings.

Acknowledging Chelsea's defensive issues and the need for an immediate resurgence, the Blues will aim to display a resilient front in this game. Crystal Palace, though capable of delivering impactful performances, has been inconsistent this season. Therefore, despite being on the road, Chelsea's key players like Sterling and the in-form Palmer should be able to guide the Blues to victory in this matchup.

• Bet Type: W2