With Europe’s elite once again stealing centre stage this weekend, we have a stacked schedule from across the continent.
As runaway Premier League leaders Arsenal seek an essential domestic boost, we have some heavyweight showdowns from the likes of La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga.
For those of you looking to stick on a Saturday acca, we have taken a glance at some of the most attractive European betting tips.
Saturday, April 11th
BST 14:30 Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen
While Borussia Dortmund might have already accepted that the best they can muster is another silver medal finish among Germany’s elite this season, BVB have continued to impress on either side of March’s international break.
Last seen marking their return from the fortnight interval with a rugged display as they secured a 2-0 victory away at Stuttgart, Niko Kovac’s side will be looking to make another high-profile statement this weekend.
Heading into March’s fortnight interval with a rollercoaster 3-2 victory at home against Hamburg, the former Monaco boss has seen his high-flying squad win all of their last four consecutive Bundesliga appearances by an aggregate score of 9-3.
Finding a real clinical edge in the final third, it should also be noted that Kovac’s men have won five of their previous six showdowns at Signal Iduna Park.
Likewise, Saturday’s hosts have notched at least a pair of goals in 10 of their last 11 matchups across all fronts.
Marking their respective return from March’s international break with a remarkable 6-3 victory at home against Wolfsburg, Bayer Leverkusen are now searching for some much-welcomed stability.
Watching their Champions League adventure come to an end last month following a 3-1 aggregate defeat against English giants Arsenal, Kasper Hjulmand’s side have now won just a pair of their previous 10 appearances across all competitions – a run that stems back to February 18th.
Despite landing a 1-0 DFP Pokal victory when they travelled to Signal Iduna Park back on December 2nd, the former Denmark boss will have a real headache over his side’s worrying defensive struggles.
Heading into March’s fortnight interval with a remarkable 3-3 stalemate away at Heidenheim, Leverkusen have shipped eight goals in just their last three outings.
Now facing a real uphill battle in the race to book a lucrative Champions League ticket, Hjulmand’s leaky defence will certainly be asked some serious questions here.
Betting Tip: Borussia Dortmund win @ 1/1
15:00 Southampton vs Derby
While Tonda Eckert might have only arrived at St. Mary’s back in December, the German tactician has enjoyed a record-breaking start to life on the south coast.
Remarkably booking their FA Cup semi-final ticket last week and securing a trip to Wembley thanks to a famous 2-1 victory against Premier League giants Arsenal, the Saints are riding what has become an astonishing wave of momentum.
Last seen earlier in the week putting in a rampant performance as they stormed their way to a 5-1 romp away at Wrexham, Eckert’s camp have skyrocketed their way back into the play-off places and they have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across England’s second-tier.
In fact, Southampton have won each of their last five appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 12-3.
It should also be highlighted, the Saints are unbeaten in all of their previous 16 straight outings – a purple patch that’s stems all the way back to January 17th.
Although Derby might have found themselves at the heart of a relegation scraps last season, the Rams have cemented their spot as one of the Championship’s ultimate surprise packages this season.
Despite marking their return from March’s international break with a rollercoaster 3-2 loss away at runaway leaders Coventry, John Eustace’s side find the mood in their camp at a continued high.
Travelling to St. Mary’s this weekend sat within touching distance of the play-off places, Derby have won five of their previous seven appearances across all competitions.
However, facing what is a stern examination on Saturday afternoon, Eustace’s side have drastically struggled away from Pride Park.
Including an action-packed 4-2 defeat against Hull on February 24th, the former Blackburn boss has seen his squad lose four of their last five Championship battles on the road – a run that stems back to a stellar 5-0 romp against Bristol City on January 30th.
Betting Tip: Southampton win @ 19/20
20:05 Rennes vs Angers
While Rennes might have found themselves at the heart of a struggle on either side of opening February, Franck Haise’s side have come roaring back in an eye-catching fashion.
Last seen marking their return from March’s international break with a dramatic 4-3 victory away at Brest, Les Rennais now have their sights firmly set on booking a lucrative European return in 2026.
Opening this weekend’s fixtures now remarkably sat within touching distance of skyrocketing into the Champions League spots, the former Lens boss certainly finds the mood in his camp at a red-hot high.
Storming their way to an iconic 3-1 win against reigning domestic and European champions PSG on February 13th, Rennes have lost just one of their previous seven Ligue 1 appearances.
With their purple patch also highlighted by a dominant 4-0 romp away at Nice last month, Haise’s men should be smelling a golden opportunity when they return to Roazhon Park this weekend.
Opening this weekend’s fixtures holding a commanding 10-point buffer over the drop zone, Angers essentially find themselves sat in Ligue 1 limbo.
Despite snatching a 0-0 stalemate against a struggling Lyon last time out, Alexandre Dujeux’s side have shown some real issues over the past two months.
Heading into March’s international break with a nightmare performance as they slumped to a 5-1 drumming at the hands of Lens, Saturday’s guests have recorded just a single win from their previous seven Ligue 1 showdowns.
Signing off February with a routine 2-0 loss against Monaco, Angers have also lost three of their previous four matchups away from the Stade Raymond Kopa.
Pencilled in as a major underdog contender when they travel to Rennes on Saturday night, it should also be noted that Dujeux’s camp have lost all of their last three consecutive Ligue 1 trips to Brittany by an aggregate score of 8-2.
Betting Tip: Rennes win @ 2/5 Our Saturday European Accumulator:
- Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen – Borussia Dortmund win @ 1/1
- Southampton vs Derby – Southampton win @ 19/20
- Rennes vs Angers – Rennes win @ 2/5
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