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Our bets of the week cover matches involving Man Utd vs Man City, West Brom vs Middlesbrough, and Pisa vs Atalanta, among others.
| Selection | Odds |
|---|---|
| Monaco to draw with Lorient | 4.20 |
| Werder Bremen to draw with Eintracht Frankfurt | 3.75 |
| Atalanta to beat Pisa | 1.61 |
| West Brom to draw with Middlesbrough | 3.25 |
| Man City to beat Man Utd | 1.91 |
Odds via Betway correct at the time of publishing.
Prediction 1: Monaco vs Lorient: Backing the H2H history
- Date: 16/01/2026
- Kick-off time: 19:00
- Our Tip: Draw 4.20 with Betway
After losing their last three Ligue 1 games on the bounce, Monaco’s European hopes have suffered a setback. This has left them ninth in the standings and seven points away from the coveted sixth place. Being at home doesn’t offer much comfort. They lost three of the last four league games at Stade Louis II. Those struggles will encourage 12th-placed Lorient ahead of this trip.
The visitors are four points behind the hosts. They are now unbeaten in their last eight outings, with four wins and four draws. Four of their last six Ligue 1 games have also ended level. Additionally, three of the last five head-to-heads ended in a 2-2 draw, regardless of the venue. This underlines the potential for another stalemate this weekend.
Prediction 2: Werder Bremen vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Fatigue could lead to a draw
- Date: 16/01/2026
- Kick-off time: 20:30
- Our Tip: Draw 3.75 with Betway
The hosts have struggled recently, claiming just three wins in their last 10 Bundesliga matches. Both teams have been involved in midweek action, but the short turnaround could hamper attacking creativity this Friday. The hosts are winless in their last five outings, with three losses in that run. Their win in the corresponding fixture gives them hope of avoiding defeat here.
The visitors are just behind the European places, and they desperately need a winning run. They’ve drawn their previous two league matches, excluding their midweek clash with Stuttgart. By the time they arrive in Bremen, they could be on a three-game winless run. With two of the last five meetings ending in draws, another stalemate remains a possibility.
Prediction 3: Pisa vs Atalanta: More misery for relegation candidates
- Date: 16/01/2026
- Kick-off time: 20:45
- Our Tip: Atalanta 1.61 with Betway
After winning just one of their 20 Ligue 1 matches, Pisa appear set for Ligue 2. Being only two points away from safety does offer some hope. However, the chances of a win against a team chasing Europe are slim. The hosts haven’t won a game in their last nine attempts, losing five and drawing four in that run.
Atalanta are only three points outside of sixth place. A win here is necessary to keep the pressure on those above them. Three consecutive victories suggest La Dea are returning to their best. The visitors will also be eager to make amends for the 1-1 draw they suffered against Pisa earlier in the season and secure all three points.
Prediction 4: West Brom vs Middlesbrough: Pressure mounts on Boro
- Date: 16/01/2026
- Kick-off time: 21:00
- Our Tip: Draw 3.25 with Betway
West Brom have lost three of their last four Championship fixtures, but they managed to see off Swansea in the FA Cup last week. This will give them confidence as they try to move up the standings from their current 18th position. Fifteen points separate these two teams, but the hosts should be confident of avoiding defeat here.
Middlesbrough have failed to capitalise on Coventry’s recent wobble. They find themselves second in the table ahead of this round. Their FA Cup outing ended in disappointment after a loss to Fulham. That means they’ve lost three of their last four football matches. The visitors have won the last four head-to-heads. However, they will find it difficult to beat a team that have only lost two of their 12 home games this term.
Prediction 5: Man Utd vs Man City: Old Trafford braces for turmoil as Man City visit
- Date: 17/01/2026
- Kick-off time: 13:30
- Our Tip: Man City 1.91 with Betway
Manchester United face an uphill battle to escape their current slump. They’ve just parted ways with their manager, Ruben Amorim. Also, they were dumped out of the FA Cup at home to Brighton. Although they won this fixture last term, their four-game winless run makes a repeat highly unlikely.
Meanwhile, Man City are still in the title race, just six points off Arsenal. With the Gunners playing later this weekend, City will be keen to pile on the pressure. They thrashed Exeter City 10-1 last weekend, extending their undefeated streak to 12 games. Pep Guardiola’s men won the reverse fixture 3-0. It won’t be a surprise if there’s another high-scoring victory for the blue half of Manchester here.
Conclusion
We’ve combed through the football calendar to pick the top fixtures to bet on this weekend.
Each of these bets is chosen after careful research, focusing on selections that offer value. Three draws make up the majority of this week’s picks, with plenty of statistical backing.
Man City and Atalanta stand out as favourites and could boost your betting selections. However, please remember to use these bets of the week predictions wisely and bet responsibly.