As Europe’s football seasons reach their dramatic climax, the battle for European places and league titles intensifies. This weekend promises goals galore across the continent with these five sharp-shooters primed to make their mark.
ISAK’S CHELSEA CURSE SET TO CONTINUE
Newcastle’s Swedish sensation Alexander Isak has the Blues firmly in his sights as the Champions League race heats up at St James’ Park. The clinical frontman has turned Chelsea-baiting into an art form, netting in each of his LAST FOUR appearances against the Londoners.
With 27 goals to his name already this season and momentum building after scoring in his last two outings, Isak looks destined to continue his remarkable scoring streak against his favourite Premier League opponents.
The verdict: Isak to score against Chelsea looks a banker at 6/5
MBEUMO TO PUNISH RELEGATED IPSWICH
Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo has been merciless against the Premier League’s strugglers this season, bagging seven goals against the three promoted clubs alone. The Cameroon international already punished Ipswich twice in their earlier meeting and smells blood as the Bees visit the already-relegated Tractor Boys.
With Thomas Frank’s men enjoying a five-game unbeaten streak and chasing an unlikely European spot, Mbeumo’s 18-goal campaign looks certain to be padded further against the Championship-bound hosts.
The verdict: Mbeumo to find the net at Portman Road at 7/5
CHAMPIONS CELTIC’S IDAH ON FIRE
Celtic’s Adam Idah simply can’t stop scoring. The 24-year-old striker is in the form of his life with four goals in his last three games, including strikes against fierce rivals Rangers and a double against Dundee United.
With 18 goals across all competitions and history of netting against Saturday’s opponents Hibernian in the Scottish Cup, the Irish international is primed to keep his hot streak alive as the champions welcome Hibs to Parkhead.
The verdict: Back Idah to score anytime at 31/20
SORLOTH STEPS UP FOR ATLETICO
With Julian Alvarez sidelined, Atletico Madrid’s Norwegian powerhouse Alexander Sorloth is ready to shoulder the goalscoring burden against Real Sociedad. The towering striker has been in devastating form at the Metropolitano, finding the net in Atletico’s last two home fixtures.
Sociedad’s travel troubles (no clean sheet in their last 12 away games) play perfectly into Sorloth’s hands as he looks to add to his impressive 17-goal haul for the season.
The verdict: Sorloth to score against leaky Sociedad at 2/1
SCHICK TO SPOIL DORTMUND’S WEEKEND
Bayer Leverkusen might have surrendered their Bundesliga crown, but Czech goal machine Patrik Schick isn’t easing off. The clinical finisher has amassed 25 goals in all competitions this term and has found the net twice in his last three appearances.
Sunday’s blockbuster clash with Borussia Dortmund gives Schick the perfect stage to demonstrate why he remains one of Europe’s most feared marksmen, even as the season winds down.
The verdict: Schick to score against Dortmund at 33/20
Remember: Goals win games, but these five hotshots could win you money this weekend!
