This week there are no European cup competitions, but that doesn’t mean the offering is weak. The odds listed on the slip were current at the time the suggestions were compiled.
Blackburn – Newcastle – over 2 goals @ 1.64 at Mozzart
For Newcastle, the FA Cup represents the last opportunity to achieve a notable result this season. Expectations for Eddie Howe’s team were much higher considering they started the season as one of the favorites for the title, yet after 26 rounds they are in ninth place, far from qualifying for the Conference League. They also disappointed in the Champions League, finishing last in their group, and were eliminated early from the EFL Cup. In the FA Cup round of 16, they visit Blackburn, a former Premier League champion who has been playing in the Championship for 12 years. Blackburn will not achieve a return to the elite this season, and their chances for a playoff position are minimal as they are just four points above the relegation zone. Blackburn has eliminated Cambridge and Wrexham before the round of 16, while Newcastle had tougher opponents, defeating Sunderland away and winning in London against Fulham. We believe in a victory for the visitors with more than two goals, and the odds for this are 1.64 at Mozzart bet.
Lyon – Strasbourg – 1 @ 1.76 at Mozzartbet
If Lyon had played like this from the start of the season, they would now be fighting for the Ligue 1 title, not for survival. Although they are only six points above the relegation zone, it’s hard to believe that the Lions will find themselves in trouble. What happened in the fall is unlikely to repeat soon, and it’s worth noting that Lyon was at the bottom of the table for a while. They are now on a streak of five consecutive victories, four in the league and one in the French Cup, where their main focus lies. Not only could they win a trophy this way, but they would also secure participation in Europe, which would be difficult to achieve through the league. They reached the quarterfinals by eliminating Lille in the previous round and are certainly favorites against Strasbourg. This team knows how to win this competition, but this season Strasbourg will primarily worry about staying in the elite. With 25 points, safety is still far away, and a series of four consecutive losses in the league does not bode well. A victory for Lyon should be a safe choice, and Mozzart Nigeria offers an odds of 1.76 for their win.
Cambuur – NEC – over 2 goals @ 2.02 at Mozzartbet
Both Cambuur and NEC have achieved great success by reaching the semifinals of the Dutch Cup. For the hosts, it’s an even bigger achievement considering they compete in the second league, while the guests are currently in a high seventh place in the first division. In the other semifinal, another second division team, Groningen, plays against Feyenoord, who are the biggest favorites among these four teams. However, various surprises are possible in the Dutch Cup, as seen by the composition of the semifinal pairs. Cambuur is currently eighth in the Eerste Divisie, fighting for a playoff position, but even if they manage, it’s doubtful they can reach the elite. NEC could reach European competition, especially if they continue with excellent performances, but it seems easier to qualify for Europe through the cup since they need only two more victories. Cambuur eliminated Vitesse in the quarterfinals, and the team from Nijmegen mostly played against second division teams until the semifinals, and here in the semifinal, NEC plays against a lower league team. We believe in a victory for the visitors with more than two goals. The odds for over 2 goals are 2.02 at Mozzartbet Nigeria.
Oțelul – Cluj – 2 @ 1.64 at Mozzartbet
Romanians are playing an extra league round, and the second-placed Cluj visits Oțelul in Galați. The guests lost their dominance in Romanian football last season when they handed the title to Farul, and it’s questionable if they can regain it this year. Currently, they are 10 points behind the leading FCSB, but the good news is that after 30 regular rounds, there will be a playoff, so they will have a chance to challenge the leader from the capital. Cluj is in good form with four wins in the last five games, while their opponent, Oțelul, has only won once in the second part of the season. The host is 11th but has a chance to reach the eighth position, the last one that leads to the championship playoff, in the remaining three rounds. However, the guests are the favorites in this encounter, and Mozzartbet offers odds of 1.64 for a Cluj victory.
The total odds for Monday’s betting slip at Mozzart come to 9.56.
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