On a Sunday schedule that is highlighted by Arsenal’s trip to historic rivals Manchester United, a host of European powerhouses will steal centre stage this weekend.
In what could prove to be a season-defining Sunday in this season’s La Liga title scrap, we also have some heavyweight showdowns from the likes of Serie A and Ligue 1.
For those of you looking to stick on a Sunday acca, we have taken a glance at some of the most eye-catching European betting markets that are available.
Sunday, March 9th
BST 14:00 Napoli vs Fiorentina
While Napoli might have enjoyed an astonishing start to proceedings when opening up the 2024/25 campaign, it is fair to say that Antonio Conte’s men have largely come crashing back down to earth.
Although the Azzurri might still find themselves at the heart of a Serie A title scrap, the former Chelsea boss is desperately seeking some kind of boost this weekend.
Although Sunday’s hosts might have snatched a 1-1 stalemate against bitter title rivals Inter Milan last time out, Napoli are without a win from any of their previous five Serie A appearances.
Signing off February with a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of Como and enduring their longest rut of the season so far, Conte’s side are also searching for some crucial defensive steel over the next couple of months.
Including a thrilling 2-2 draw against historic rivals Lazio on February 15th, it should be highlighted that Napoli have failed to muster a single clean sheet from any of their previous seven straight outings.
Getting their Europa Conference League Round of 16 adventure underway with an action-packed 3-2 loss away at Greek outfit Panathinaikos, Fiorentina are enduring what has become a major rut.
Tumbling out of the European spots, the Viola have now lost four of their previous five appearances across all competitions and have shown some real issues since returning from Italy’s festive break.
With their recent issues underlined by a 2-0 defeat at home against Como on February 16th, Fiorentina have also gained quite the reputation for their glaring struggles outside of Tuscany.
Losing their last three consecutive away fixtures by an aggregate score of 6-3, Raffaele Palladino’s men have also notched just a single Serie A victory on their travels since the end of November.
Tip: Goal to be scored in both halves @ 19/20
16:30 Manchester United vs Arsenal
Opening this weekend’s fixtures sat 13 points adrift of runaway leaders Liverpool, Arsenal have already accepted that they are seeking what would be a famous miracle in the race to get their hands on a first Premier League crown since 2004.
However, although Mikel Arteta’s side might have mustered just a single victory from any of their previous four domestic appearances, the Gunners certainly claimed a major boost in midweek.
Putting in a sensational Champions League performance as they cruised their way to a 7-1 romp away at Dutch outfit PSV, Sunday’s guests are already planning for a semi-final European showdown.
Despite watching their FA Cup adventure come to an end back on January 12th as they suffered penalties heartbreak at home against Manchester United, Arsenal will be smelling the chance to claim some immediate revenge.
In fact, Arteta’s side have won each of their previous four consecutive Premier League meetings against their historic rivals by an aggregate score of 9-3.
Suffering a Europa League collapse on Thursday evening as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate away at Real Sociedad, Man United find themselves at the heart of a public crisis.
While Ruben Amorim might have only arrived at Old Trafford back in November, the former Sporting Lisbon boss has failed to offer any kind of stability and finds some real pressure on his shoulders.
Mustering just a single win from any of their previous five appearances across all competitions, the English strugglers are firmly stuck in the bottom-half of the Premier League standings.
Breaking a string of unwanted records this season, it should also be highlighted that United have failed to register a single clean sheet at Old Trafford since a 4-0 win against Everton on December 1st.
Tip: Ethan Nwaneri over 0.5 shots on target @ 1/1
17:00 Empoli vs Roma
While Roma might have opened up the 2024/25 campaign at the heart of a real struggle, the Italian heavyweights have come roaring back since Claudio Ranieri’s return back in November.
Picking up a Europa League advantage on Thursday as they collected an eye-catching 2-1 victory against Spanish outfit Athletic Bilbao, Roma find them mood in their camp at a red-hot high.
Only continuing to skyrocket their way up the Serie A standings, the former Leicester boss has seen his high-flying squad win each of their previous five appearances across all formats by an aggregate score of 12-4.
Sining off February with a stellar 4-0 romp against relegation scrappers Monza, Roma have also collected back-to-back Serie A victories away from the Stadio Olimpico for the first time this season.
Enjoying what has become a real purple patch and knowing that they can move within touching distance of the European spots this weekend, Roma have also not suffered a single Serie A defeat since opening the New Year.
Although Empoli might have dragged themselves over the finishing line last season as they managed to keep hold of their Serie A status, Sunday’s hosts have another real battle on their hands this time around.
Getting this weekend’s fixtures scrapping it out in the drop zone, the Blues have collected just a single point from any of their previous five top-flight appearances.
Despite their iconic Coppa Italia success away at Juventus last month, Roberto D’Aversa’s side find themselves at the heart of a mounting Serie A nightmare.
Facing what looks set to be another stern examination on Sunday evening, the former Sampdoria boss has seen his squad muster just three points from any of their last 12 Serie A showdowns – a rut that stems all the way back to December 8th.
Tip: Roma win @ 1/1
Our Sunday Accumulator:
- Napoli vs Fiorentina – Goal to be scored in both halves @ 19/20
- Manchester United vs Arsenal – Ethan Nwaneri over 0.5 shots on target @ 1/1
- Empoli vs Roma – Roma win @ 1/1
Place a £10 bet on our accumulator with Vegas Land and pocket £78.00 if all predictions are correct.
You can also visit our betting promotions section for the latest enhanced odds promos, accumulator bonuses and more.
