The last act of Europe's top 5 leagues is often where the best odds are to be had. There is sure to be some surprise results and in addition, of course, there is La Liga's final showdown to look forward to…
LIKELY BETS
Parma vs Livorno: HOME WIN FIRST HALF-SECOND HALF @1.61
This match was a difficult enough task for Livorno when they still had their life in Serie A to fight for, so imagine how tough it will be now against a Parma side that need to win to qualify for Europa League, hoping that Torino will stumble in Florence. Donadoni's side will try to get ahead in the game early in order to put pressure on Torino in case they struggle. Parma's quick wingers are perfect to break Livorno's early resistance - in fact the WhoScored match forecast predicts that it is Likely that 'Parma will score from wing play situation'.
Real Sociedad vs Villarreal: BOTH TEAMS SCORING @1.53
This match is a real final when it comes to securing a Europa League spot for next season. La Real are 3 points ahead, so the Yellow Submarine must win having lost the reverse fixture 0-1. This is certain to be an entertaining game, and not only have Real Sociedad scored an average of 2 goals per home game, but also both teams have registered on the scoresheet in 4 of their last 5 games.
Lorient vs Lille: AWAY WIN @1.61
Lille need only to win in Lorient against a team that have nothing to play for in order to be sure to cement their qualification for next season's Champions League, an achievement that they deserve more than anyone else. In addition, it's been more than 3 months since Lille lost away from home.
TEMPTING BETS
Real Madrid vs Espanyol: DRAW FIRST HALF @2.75
With their mind fully focused on the Champions League, Real Madrid are now mathematically out of the La Liga title race. Nobody will want to risk picking up an injuries just 7 days before the meeting with Atletico, and surely Espanyol's pride can bring - at least in the first half - a positive result.
Juventus vs Cagliari: JUVENTUS TO WIN (-1) @1.66
The stage is set for Juventus' party: materially, because the title trophy will be presented; and morally, as 1 point will be enough to clinch the iconic number of 100 points. Cagliari are not really a tough opponent and if Carlos Tevez plays, there is the chance for him - albeit needing a hat-trick - to equal Ciro Immobile's top scorer tally. And Immobile will be suspended. The WhoScored match forecast also suggests that Juventus will prevail.
Chievo vs Inter: UNDER 2.5 GOALS @2.00
Both of these sides already struggle to score in normal conditions, so imagine how things will be now that both have nothing left to fight for. Usually those games are either very entertaining or very dull. In this case - also considering the superb odds - we pick the second option, with Chievo having seen under 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 home games, while Inter come into the game on the back of 4 games going under 2.5 from their last 6 on the road.
LONG-SHOT BETS
Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid: DRAW @3.80
More than just a game, this is a final. And it will decide whether or not Atlético will win La Liga. Considering that Barcelona, believed to be in crisis, still have the best home record in the whole league - 16 wins and 1 draw in 18 games - Atlético are most likely to triumph with a draw.
Olympique Marseille vs Guingamp: DRAW @4.20
The odds have Marseille as favourites, but they need to secure victory and Lyon not to win in Nice to gain a place in next season's Europa League, which is easier said than done. Guingamp meanwhile will be mathematically safe from relegation with a draw. It's difficult but not impossible and Marseille could become suspect at the back if they press forward in need of a goal.
PSG vs Montpellier: DRAW @5.50
Another French game to put money on. PSG's squad will be heavily represented at the World Cup, so they won't want to take any risks in the last game of the season against an opponent that again only needs one point to ensure they are not relegated. The odds are certainly tempting for the punter.
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