{"id":322083,"date":"2025-01-17T16:57:43","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T21:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.northstargaming.ca\/admin\/nsgcms\/?p=322083"},"modified":"2025-01-17T17:23:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T22:23:14","slug":"top-european-soccer-predictions-jan-18-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.northstargaming.ca\/admin\/nsgcms\/top-european-soccer-predictions-jan-18-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"This weekend&#8217;s top European soccer predictions: Best bets and picks for Bundesliga and La Liga"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Matches from the Bundesliga and La Liga make up this weekend&#8217;s top soccer predictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The pregame narrative: <\/strong>Stuttgart hosts Freiburg in a matchup that has potential for goals. Elsewhere, I believe the contest between Getafe and Barcelona falls under the total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out this weekend&#8217;s best European soccer predictions for games on Jan. 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soccer picks and predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Go to full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/sports-hub\/football\/germany\/bundesliga\">Bundesliga betting markets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best Bet:<\/strong> <strong>Stuttgart\/Freiburg over 3 goals (-122)<\/strong><br><br>The German top-flight is famously known for high-scoring matches, and this one should be no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuttgart is off to a solid start in 2025, notching wins in its first two matches of the calendar year. Against a dangerous RB Leipzig side, it generated 2.57 expected goals (xG) on 14 shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Sebastian Hoeness, the Swabians are loaded with fierce strikers and playmaking midfielders, capable of penetrating even the toughest defences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuttgart is ranked in the top five across all the important attacking metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3rd in expected goals (1.95 per 90)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4th in shots on goal (5.6 per 90)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2nd in box entries (31.1 per 90)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2nd in big scoring chances (3.7 per 90)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It faces a favourable matchup against a Freiburg side that&#8217;s conceded a whopping 13 goals in its last four matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Defensively for Stuttgart, losing German international Maximilian Mittelstadt to a knee injury is a significant blow to a backline already missing a key central defender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a cause for concern when facing Freiburg&#8217;s midfield duo of Vincenzo Grifo and Ritsu Doan, who have combined for 20 goal contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This bet has cashed in their last three head-to-head contests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stat:<\/strong> Stuttgart&#8217;s matches at home are averaging 3.67 goals this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick picks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Getafe\/Barcelona under 2.5 goals (+100):<\/strong> Betting an under on a Barcelona match could be nerve-racking, but I believe it makes sense here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trio of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and wonder boy Lamine Yamal have formed Barcelona into an attacking juggernaut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the contrary, the defensive side of Getafe has contained it in previous matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/sports-hub\/football\/spain\/la_liga\">La Liga markets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Jose Bordalas this season, Getafe likes to absorb pressure in defensive areas while keeping a compact line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite sitting 15th in La Liga, Getafe has allowed just 16 goals over 19 league matches. Offensively, its 13 goals are tied for the fewest in the league.<br><br>Getafe has failed to score off Barcelona in its previous six meetings. In addition, Barcelona&#8217;s last three visits to the Coliseum Stadium have resulted in 0-0 draws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a big Champions League match against Benfica on deck, I expect Flick to approach this game conservatively and rotate key attackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Picks made at 2:53 p.m. on 01\/17\/25.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matches from the Bundesliga and La Liga make up this weekend&#8217;s top soccer predictions. The pregame narrative: Stuttgart hosts Freiburg in a matchup that has potential for goals. Elsewhere, I believe the contest between Getafe and Barcelona falls under the total. Check out this weekend&#8217;s best European soccer predictions for games on Jan. 18. 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