⚽ Deportivo Alavés vs Barcelona

Barcelona arrive in Vitoria having already wrapped up the La Liga title — their 29th Spanish championship — with three rounds to spare. They beat Real Madrid 2-0 last weekend to confirm it, and the Blaugrana have won six consecutive league matches. But Hansi Flick will rotate heavily here. Raphinha is suspended, Lamine Yamal is sidelined with injury, and with the Cup final still to come, Barça’s starting XI is unlikely to be full strength.

Alavés cannot afford to take their foot off the gas. They sit in the drop zone on 38 points, one point below the safety line, and a defeat today could deepen their relegation trouble with just three rounds remaining. Quique Sanchez Flores will have his side fired up and attacking from the off — they need goals, not a point.

In the last six meetings between these sides, four produced goals at both ends. Alavés have scored in each of their last four home games and Barça’s second-string attack still carries real threat. Bet9ja price BTTS — Yes at 1.83, SportyBet have it at 1.87. The form suggests both sides will find the net in what should be a lively early-afternoon fixture.

⚽ Villarreal vs Sevilla

Villarreal have been one of La Liga’s form sides at home this season — 14 wins, one draw, and just two defeats at El Ceramica in 17 matches, with six consecutive home victories in their recent run. They are unbeaten across five weeks of league football and will see this as three points they expect to collect.

Sevilla are in serious danger. They sit 17th on 36 points, desperately fighting for their top-flight survival, and their away record is dismal — just four wins from 17 away matches, conceding in every single one of their last 12 road games. Villarreal won the last four head-to-heads between these clubs, including a 2-1 win in Seville earlier in the campaign.

Sevilla’s travelling support will be hoping for a miracle but the data offers little comfort. Bet9ja have Villarreal at 1.65, BetKing at 1.70. We favour the home win here — Villarreal’s quality, home advantage, and recent dominance over Sevilla are all pointing in the same direction.

⚽ Espanyol vs Athletic Club

Athletic Club are chasing a European spot and cannot afford to drop points at this late stage of the season. They have been one of the stronger second-half performers in La Liga, combining compact defending with direct counter-attacking football — a style that tends to travel well. Nico Williams and Iñaki Williams give them a consistent goal threat from wide areas.

Espanyol, back in La Liga after promotion, are sitting mid-table and safe from relegation — a position that removes urgency from their remaining fixtures. They have been inconsistent at home in the second half of the season and have conceded in each of their last five league games. An Athletic Club side with European ambition versus an Espanyol side already thinking about the summer break.

SportyBet price Athletic Club to Win at 2.10, Bet9ja have 2.05. The European motivation, the Williams brothers’ consistency, and Espanyol’s lack of defensive form make Athletic Club the pick here.

⚽ Lens vs PSG

This is the most compelling value bet on today’s card. PSG are heavy rotators heading into this midweek trip to Stade Bollaert-Delelis, with the UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal on 30 May their absolute priority. Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Pacho, and Zaïre-Emery are all unavailable through injury, and Luis Enrique has already signalled further rotation. The PSG second string were visibly below their best against Brest last week before the starters came off the bench.

Lens sit second in Ligue 1 — six points behind PSG but with one of the best home atmospheres in France. They cannot catch PSG in the title race, but they have immense pride and are unbeaten in six consecutive Ligue 1 matches. Stade Bollaert is a fortress when Lens are fully motivated, and this is exactly the kind of occasion that brings out their best.

PSG are priced at 1.98 to win, which tells you the market sees this as genuinely open. Lens to Win at 3.60 on SportyBet (3.50 on Bet9ja) represents strong value given PSG’s squad management priorities. We favour the Lens upset, and the odds justify the punt.

⚽ Brest vs Strasbourg

Stade Brestois have been one of Ligue 1’s more entertaining sides at home this season — they have scored in 13 of their 16 home matches and their games tend to be open affairs with limited defensive discipline. Strasbourg, meanwhile, sit in the lower half of the table and need points to ensure they do not get dragged into any end-of-season anxiety. Both sides will be pushing forward.

Over 2.5 Goals has landed in five of Brest’s last seven home fixtures. There is no heavyweight tactical encounter here — this is a match between two teams playing freely, one trying to win impressively and the other desperate for results. The recipe typically produces goals.

Bet9ja and SportyBet both price Over 2.5 Goals at 1.75 for this match. Low risk, solid logic, and supported by the stats. A straightforward add-on to build your midweek slip.

⚽ Manchester City vs Crystal Palace

This is the only Premier League fixture on today’s card — a midweek rescheduled game at the Etihad that carries enormous significance. Manchester City sit second on 74 points, five behind Arsenal with three games remaining. Win all three and they reach 83; Arsenal’s maximum is 85. City cannot afford a slip, and Pep Guardiola’s side have responded well to the pressure — winning seven of their last eight games in all competitions and scoring 20 goals in that stretch.

Erling Haaland leads the division’s scoring charts with 26 league goals and eight assists in 34 appearances this season. He netted in City’s last home win, a 3-0 dismantling of Brentford where Doku and Marmoush also scored. Crystal Palace sit 15th on 44 points, safe and without any European agenda, and they are winless in four consecutive league matches.

Manchester City at home, chasing a title, against a Palace side with nothing left to fight for — the outcome looks clear. Bet9ja have City to Win at 1.22, Over 2.5 Goals at 1.68. The combined Man City Win & Over 2.5 Goals is available at 1.48 on SportyBet and 1.45 on BetKing. We favour this double as the most compelling play on the card today.