The football action across Europe shows no signs of slowing down with the on-going busy winter period, with yet another jam-packed schedule delivering thrilling fixtures on Thursday.
As the games continue to come thick and fast, there is plenty for fans to sink their teeth into, from high-stakes clashes at the top of the table and others battling to move away from the dreaded drop zone.
We take a closer look at a selection of the matches set to take place throughout Thursday and pick out our top tips and best booking code (odds at time of writing):
Fulham vs Brighton
Both of these sides have made positive starts to the campaign, with Fulham sat 12th in the table with 19 points from 13 games, while Brighton are currently in the battle for a place in the top four, sitting fifth with 23 points from 13 outings.
Fulham’s recent form has taken a slight downturn, winning just two of their last seven, while Brighton have similarly won just two of their last six, leaving this one as an extremely even game on paper.
We do expect this game to be an extremely tight affair, but with Brighton’s brilliant attacking quality, seeing them score 23 league goals, combined with Fulham’s leaky defence, conceding 18 already this term, we believe Brighton will secure a narrow win here.
Brighton to win, 3.05
Bournemouth vs Tottenham
Brennan Johnson is undoubtedly having the best season of his career so far, netting an impressive 10 times and recording one assist in just 20 appearances for Tottenham across all competitions.
That tally is already five more than he managed in the entirety of last season, while he has also matched his 10-goal season with Nottingham Forest in their first year back in the English Premier League in 2022/23.
The forward has actually scored in each of his last four matches for both club and country, including a goal in the 4-0 demolition of Man City, and with Bournemouth often vulnerable in defence, conceding 19 in 13 games, we believe Johnson will get the chances to add another one here.
Brennan Johnson to score anytime, 3.50
Lazio vs Napoli
Lazio and Napoli are set to match-up in an extremely enticing Coppa Italia round of 16 fixture, pitting the Serie A league leaders up against a Lazio side that are unbeaten in their last 16 matches at home.
That record will leave Lazio with plenty of confidence heading into this one, though their overall form has taken a worrying decline in recent matches, ending a seven-game winning streak with a disappointing draw with Ludogorets and a loss to Parma.
Napoli, on the other hand, have lost just one of their last 14 matches across all competitions, winning 11 in that time, a remarkable run that has helped them to sit top of the Serie A table with 32 points from 14 games.
With their fantastic form, combined with Lazio’s recent struggles, we believe Napoli will hand Lazio their first home defeat of the campaign tonight.
Napoli to win, 2.98
Cacereno vs Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid will come into this Copa del Rey second-round tie with Cacereno as the overwhelming favourites to secure a major victory, given they are one of the biggest sides in Spain while the hosts are competing in the Segunda Federacion, the fourth tier of Spanish football.
Atletico are also coming into this one on the back of seven successive wins across all competitions, including 13 goals in their last two matches, and with them undoubtedly the stronger side here, they should produce a commanding victory.
Atletico Madrid to win & over 3.5 goals, 2.03
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