There are full fixture programmes from Europe’s major and minor domestic leagues to pick through in our hunt for goals on Saturday, 31 January. Below, we’ve constructed a five-game acca with the potential to deliver on a big price of 9/1.
Over 2.5 Goals Tips - Saturday, January 31
Hoffenheim vs Union Berlin
Napoli vs Fiorentina
Winterthur vs Lausanne Sport
AZ Alkmaar vs NEC
Chelsea vs West Ham
Over 2.5 Goals acca pays at 9/1 with LiveScoreBet
Hoffenheim vs Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
High-flying Hoffenheim have been one of the Bundesliga’s surprise packages this term and they plundered an impressive 11 goals in their last four league assignments, winning maximum points on each occasion.
They also showcased their attacking prowess under Christian Ilzer when they outgunned Union Berlin 4-2 in September and they will be looking to secure a similar victory over the Iron Ones in Saturday’s rematch. Hoffenheim’s home games have been averaging a searing 3.66 goals this term, so expect more excitement at the PreZero Arena.
Napoli vs Fiorentina (Serie A)
Napoli conceded three goals in successive games over the past week in defeats to Juventus (0-3) and Chelsea (2-3), and with that brittle backline looking vulnerable, the Italian champions might have to score more than once to beat Fiorentina.
The visitors have scored in ten of their last 12 games in Serie A, while six of their last nine matches in the division have rewarded over 2.5 goal bettors. In addition, each of the last five encounters between Napoli and Fiorentina have seen at least three goals.
Winterthur vs Lausanne Sport (Swiss Super League)
We’re delving into the niche Swiss markets next, where the reliably entertaining Winterthur take on INEOS-owned Lausanne Sport in the Super League. Bottom-club Winterthur’s matches have been action-heavy this season, in fact, a huge 85% of their league fixtures (17/20) have produced over 2.5 goals.
Lausanne’s figure is lower at 67%, however, their last meeting with Winterthur on the campaign’s opening weekend was a five-goal thriller (3-2). Lausanne should also be buoyed by their 3-1 win at Young Boys in their last away test, so expect them to attack at the Stadion Schützenwiese.
AZ Alkmaar vs NEC (Eredivisie)
NEC (3rd) are eyeing a top-three finish in the Eredivisie this season and their output in the final third has been powering their unexpected surge. Only PSV (61) and Feyenoord (51) have outscored NEC (49) in the Dutch top flight so far, while 84% of Nijmegen’s total fixtures have beaten a target of over 2.5 goals.
80% of NEC’s away matches have also vaulted the over 2.5 goal barrier and their tussle with fourth-placed AZ should be similarly engaging. Over 2.5 goals has landed in seven of Alkmaar’s last nine home games in the Eredivisie and Saturday’s tie could follow suit.
Chelsea vs West Ham (Premier League)
New Chelsea boss Liam Rosneior holds an 83.3%-win rate after six games in the hotseat, while his matches in charge have been averaging 3.83 goals per 90 minutes. The in-form Blues will expect to beat London rivals West Ham on Saturday evening, though the Irons can provide moments of tension at Stamford Bridge.
West Ham will have a kick in their step following successive wins over Tottenham (2-1) and Sunderland (3-1), so expect them to counter-attack with renewed confidence. Each of the clubs’ last five meetings have produced at least three goals and that trend should continue here.
