February 28, 2025 - Matchplug Blog

Football Prediction: Sheff Wed VS Sunderland Sure Tips

Sheffield Wednesday take on Sunderland at Hillsborough Stadium on Friday in the Championship. Here’s our preview of the Sheff Wed VS Sunderland match.

The hosts who currently sit 12th in the table are aiming to secure the points to push themselves up the standings.

The match is scheduled for 21:00 on the 1st of March, 2025

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Betting Preview for Sheff Wed VS Sunderland

Venue: Hillsborough
Date: 28th, February 2025
Time: 21:00
Teams to play: Sheff Wed VS Sunderland
Odds as provided by 1XBet.

Betting On Sheff Wed

1XBet Spread: 0
1XBet Moneyline: 2.76
1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5

Sheffield suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Burnley in their last match. Their defence was so weak that they conceded three goals in the final half hour.

The match has been tagged as their worst away league loss since August. Results from the match just further highlighted their defensive frailties and shows that they have to make major improvements if they want to bounce back.

Betting On Sunderland

1XBet Spread: 0
1XBet Moneyline: 2.54
1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5

Sunderland were handed a shocking 1-0 defeat by Hull City in their last match, with Anthony Patterson’s first-half own goal costing them terribly.

The loss marked their first home league defeat of the season. Despite the setback, the Black Cats remain fourth in the Championship with 62 points from 34 games.

MatchPlug Prediction for Sheff Wed VS Sunderland

Sheffield have struggled recently, losing three of their last four league games. Although their home form remains fairly strong with just two losses in their last 10 games at Hillsborough.

Sunderland, on the other hand, have suffered back-to-back losses in recent games. Their away performances have been inconsistent, but they should have just enough firepower to secure a narrow win against Sheffield Wednesday.

Final Prediction: Sunderland Over/Under

Football Predictions Today: St. Pauli VS Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund will aim to reignite their push for a European qualification spot in the Bundesliga as they face St. Pauli on matchday 24 this Saturday. Here’s our preview of the St. Pauli VS Dortmund match.

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Keep reading to find out analysis of team form, key players, and potential scoreline.

Betting Preview for St. Pauli VS Dortmund

Venue: Millerntor-Stadion
Date: 1st, March, 2025
Time: 15:30
Teams to play: St Pauli VS Dortmund
Odds as provided by 1XBet.

Betting On St Pauli

1XBet Spread: 0
1XBet Moneyline: 4.315
1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5

St. Pauli are currently at 21 points, which is six points above the relegation zone. The hosts are struggling badly in this round of the Bundesliga. Having lost 2-0 to Mainz last weekend, St Pauli are desperate for a win to help them escape the relegation zone.

Their hopes of a victory rely heavily on improving their home form, where they have picked up just four points from their last three league games.

Betting On Dortmund

1XBet Spread: 0
1XBet Moneyline: 1.885
1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5

Dortmund will look to keep the momentum going after their dominant 6-0 home win over Union Berlin last weekend. It was their first domestic victory under new manager Niko Kovac, who will be eager to build on that success.

However, with just two wins in their last eight league games, Dortmund have plenty of ground to make up. They also need to improve their away form, having lost three of their last four league matches on the road.

MatchPlug Prediction for St Pauli VS Dortmund

In this fixture, Dortmund will be looking to build on their recent win despite their poor performances in away matches. St. Paul on the other hand will aim to overcome their struggles to take advantage of home support. However, Dortmund is the better team on paper and their recent performance gives them the edge.

Therefore, our prediction for the St. Pauli vs Borussia Dortmund match is: Borussia Dortmund wins the match.

Final Prediction: Dortmund Moneyline

Football Prediction Today: PSG VS Lille Sure Tips

PSG will welcome fourth-placed Lille at the Parc des Princes Stadium in an exciting LIGUE 1 showdown this Saturday. Here’s our preview for the PSG VS Lille match.

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Betting Preview for Lille VS PSG

Venue: Millerntor-Stadion
Date: 1st, March, 2025
Time: 15:30
Teams to play: Lille VS PSG
Odds as provided by 1XBet.

Betting On Lille

1XBet Spread: 0
1XBet Moneyline: 4.315
1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5

Lille head into this match with consecutive league wins, scoring two goals in each game. However, their away record against the PSG is not good. They have lost nine of their last ten visits in this fixture and are currently not in the best form to confidently aim for a victory on Saturday.

Additionally, injury reports suggest that long-term absentee Tiago Santos, Samuel Umtiti and Edon Zhegrova are also sidelined for this clash.

Betting On PSG

1XBet Spread: 0
1XBet Moneyline: 1.885
1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5

Les Parisiens are enjoying a 21-game unbeaten run across all competitions. So far, they have won 14 of their 15 matches in 2025. Their form has been excellent and their players have given every match in this season their 100% performances.

Historically, PSG have only lost once at home to Lille since 1996, so it only makes sense to see them as clear favorites for this clash.

MatchPlug Prediction for Lille VS PSG

PSG come into this match in excellent form and have historically dominated this fixture. Lille are currently on a winning streak and will like to keep it like that but the absence of some of their best players will greatly impact their performance.

Given PSG strong record and form, we expect the defending champions to secure a victory in the PSG-Lille match.

Final Prediction: PSG Moneyline

Football Prediction Today: Stoke VS Watford Sure Tips

Stoke City meet Watford in another EFL Championship square off this Saturday. Here’s our preview for the Stoke VS Watford match.

The two teams currently placed at different ends of the table will battle it out at the Bet365 stadium for the winner’s three points.

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Betting Preview for Stoke VS Watford

Venue: Bet365 Stadium
Date: 1st, March, 2025
Time: 16:00
Teams to play: Stoke VS Watford
Odds as provided by 1XBet.

Betting On Stoke

1XBet Spread: 0
1XBet Moneyline: 2.45
1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5

Stoke have been inconsistent this season. They were beaten 3-1 last week Tuesday by Middlesbrough at the bet365 Stadium, leaving them without a win in their last five games across all competitions.

Their poor performance also led to their exit from the FA Cup after losing a penalty shootout to Cardiff City on February 8.

With 35 points from 34 matches, Stoke are 20th in the league, sitting dangerously close to the relegation zone.

Betting On Watford

1XBet Spread: 0
1XBet Moneyline: 2.826
1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5

Watford have won back-to-back for the first time since November. Their last victory was a 2-0 victory over Luton Town at Vicarage Road last weekend and it came just after a 1-0 triumph against Middlesbrough, who Stoke lost to, at the Riverside Stadium on February 15.

With 48 points from 34 matches, Watford sit ninth in the Championship, just three points behind sixth-placed Blackburn Rovers, who occupy the final play-off spot.

MatchPlug Prediction for Stoke VS Watford

After a difficult winless spell, Watford seem to have regained their form and will be looking to build on their momentum this weekend. Meanwhile, Stoke have struggled to secure positive results recently, making Watford the likely favorites to come out on top.

Our prediction for the Watford-Stoke match is watford to win.

Final Prediction: Watford Over/Under

Football Predictions Today: Napoli VS Inter Sure Tips

One of the exciting fixtures to look forward to this weekend is Serie A showdown between Napoli and Inter Milan. This top-of-the-table clash will take place at the iconic Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples, where both teams will be looking to secure a spot for the title race. Read our preview for the Napoli VS Inter matchup.

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Betting Preview for Napoli VS Inter

Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Date: Saturday, 1st of March, 2025
Time: 18:00
Teams to play: Napoli VS Inter
Odds as provided by 1XBet.

Betting On Napoli

1XBet Spread: 0
1XBet Moneyline: 3.33
1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5

Napoli have slipped to second place and are now behind Inter by just one point in the Serie A. The Antonio Conte’s squad seem to be struggling in their recent matches. So far, they have gone four games without a win, including a disappointing 2-1 loss to relegation-threatened Como.

Despite starting the season strongly, Napoli’s attack seem to have lost its spark— this, a lot of fans say is caused by Khvicha departure from the team. He played a key role in their offensive play and now no one has taken over the crucial role.

Betting on Inter

1XBet Spread: 0
1XBet Moneyline: 2.432
1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5

Inter, on the other hand, are doing great. They come into this match with confidence after a crucial 1-0 victory over Genoa, which put them at the top of the table with 57 points.

They also secured a 2-0 win over Lazio in the Coppa Italia midweek, advancing to the semifinals, where they will face AC Milan.

MatchPlug Prediction for Napoli vs. Inter

Recent matches between these sides have been low-scoring. Inter won last year’s cup final 1-0 and both Serie A clashes ending in 1-1 draws.

With how tight the title race is, both teams are likely to play cautiously. Napoli’s form is still poor and Inter is struggling with securing high scoring matches.

Due to this, we expect a tense, defense-focused play from both sides, with Inter securing a narrow win

Final Prediction: Inter Over/Under

Football Prediction Today: Atl. Madrid VS Ath. Bilbao Sure Tips

Atletico Madrid will battle it out on the field with Athletic Bilbao as La Liga reaches matchday 26. Here’s our match preview for Atl Madrid VS Ath Bilbao.
The teams who are closely placed in the standings, with Atletico in third place, just five points ahead of fourth-placed Bilbao promise to put on an interesting showdown for La Liga fans.

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Betting Preview for Atl Madrid VS Ath Bilbao

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Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Date: Saturday, 1st of March, 2025
Time: 21:00
Teams to play: Atl Madrid VS Ath Bilbao
Odds as provided by 1XBet.

Betting On Atl Madrid

1XBet Spread: 0
1XBet Moneyline: 2.071
1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5

Atletico Madrid have performed excellently this season. They have earned 53 points from 15 wins and eight draws in 25 matches. Currently they sit comfortable in third place on the the Liga table trailing behind joint leaders Barcelona and Real Madrid by one point.

Madrid who won the previous meeting of this fixture in August are going into this match unbeaten in their last nine games. They’ll definitely aim to continue their unbeaten streak by defeating Ath Bilbao on Saturday.

Betting On Ath Bilbao

1XBet Spread: 0
1XBet Moneyline: 3.995
1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5

Athletic Bilbao will also be defending their unbeaten run this weekend in the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Ernesto Valverde’s side who has gone six matches without defeat have recorded three wins, including a standout performance last weekend. Just recently, Bilbao delivered a dominant 7-1 victory over bottom-placed Valladolid.

With 13 wins and nine draws, Bilbao is going to make the match a tough one for Atl Madrid

MatchPlug Prediction for Atl Madrid VS Ath Bilbao

This match is going to be a tough one as both teams have the firepower to secure high scoring games. They both come into this match with unbeaten streaks and neither will be willing to back down for the other.

However, when we look at the stats of both teams, Atletico Madrid are better in terms of consistency so we predict them winning the Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao match with over 2.5.

Final Prediction: Atletico Madrid Over/Under

Football Predictions Today: Betis VS Real Madrid

La Liga is back again this Saturday with an exciting matchup featuring Real Madrid and Real Betis. Second placed Los Blancos will be taking a trip to Seville to play against Real Betis currently in 7th position on the 1st of March, 2025. Read our preview for the Betis VS Real Madrid game.

The game is scheduled for 18:30 at Benito Villamarin in Seville. Matchplug is the best place to the sure predictions and previews for all La Liga matches. Read on to find out the team that’s worth betting on in this fixture.

Preview for Real Betis VS Real Madrid

Venue: Benito Villamarín
Date: 1st of March, 2025
Time: 18:30
Teams to play: Betis VS Real Madrid
Odds as provided by 1XBet.

Betting On Betis

1XBet Spread: +1.5
1xBet Moneyline: 4.42
1XBet Over/Under: Over 3.5

Betting On Real Madrid

1XBet Spread: -1.5
1XBet Moneyline: 1.776
1XBet Over/Under: Under 3.5

Real Madrid head into this match with 54 points, same level with league leader Barcelona but behind by just one point. Trailing behind them is Atletico Madrid in third with just one point behind top two.

The title race for this season is incredibly tight and Real Madrid seems ready for the challenge. Going into Saturday’s game, Real Madrid will be eager to earn the points to push past Barcelona and sit at the top of the table.

MatchPlug Prediction Betis VS Real Madrid

In the past nine fixtures between both teams,Real Madrid has gone unbeaten by Betis. The Los Blancos won their last game against Betis at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu and secured a 2-0 home win.

For this match, we believe that Real Madrid has all it takes to finish this game with a strong win.

Therefore, our prediction for the Betis vs Real Madrid match is Real Madrid wins the match.

Final Prediction: Bayern Over/Under

Football Prediction Today: Stuttgart VS Bayern Sure Tips

The Bundesliga is back in action this Friday with an exciting fixture. VfB Stuttgart plays against Bayern Munich in at the MHP Arena. Read our preview for the Stuttgart VS Bayern Munich.

The game kicks off at 20:30 WAT at the MHP Arena. The game promises to be an exciting one as both teams will be looking to score the winner’s point for a better position on the Bundesliga table.

Match plug has the in-depth preview and sure prediction of the Stuttgart VS Bayern game. Read on to find out more.

Betting Preview for Stuttgart VS Bayern

Venue: MHPArena
Date: 28th of February, 2025
Time: 20:30
Teams to play: Stuttgart VS Bayern
Odds as provided by 1XBet.

Betting On Stuttgart

1XBet Spread: +1.5
1XBet Moneyline: 4.83
1XBet Over/Under: Over 3.5

Vfb Stuttgart have been inconsistent this season, they are currently number seventh on the Bundesliga standings with 36 points.

Their most recent match ended in a 1-1 draw against TSG Hoffenheim last weekend, highlighting to their struggles in closing out games. In this match against Bayern, Stuttgart will need to take their offenses up a notch if they want a chance at winning.

Betting On Bayern

1XBet Spread: -1.5
1XBet Moneyline: 1.717
1XBet Over/Under: Under 3.5

Bayern Munich on the other hand, have been in excellent form this season. With 58 points, they sit at the top of the Bundesliga table.

The Bavarian giants dominated their last fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt by an outstanding 4-0 victory and will aim to achieve the same scores in tonight’s match.

MatchPlug Prediction Stuttgart VS Bayern

Bayern Munich have performed exceptionally great at the home front this season. Their form have been impeccable and the performances delivered by their star players; Jamal Musiala and Harry Kane can be lethal when it comes to scoring goals and winning games.

While VfB Stuttgart can be tough on the defense, they are no match for Bayern. Lastly, Bayern Munich are the better team on paper and are most likely to win this game.

Final Prediction: Bayern Over/Under

49ers’ John Lynch to Honor Deebo Samuel’s Trade Request

John Lynch is taking different approaches with Brock Purdy and Deebo Samuel, aiming to do right by both. The 49ers general manager has confirmed at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis that contract talks for extension are underway for Purdy, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal, while also acknowledging that the team is exploring a trade for Samuel.

“We have started negotiations,” Lynch said of contract talks for Purdy, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal and due a paltry $5.26 million in base salary. “We’re talking. I won’t go into negotiations like always is our stance.”

“We’re on good terms with Deebo,” Lynch said. “He’s asked for a fresh start and I think we’re going to honor that.”

Saints GM Mickey Loomis Confident in Derek Carr Return

After weeks of speculation about Derek Carr possibly leaving New Orleans after two seasons, it looks like he’ll be back in 2025. Saints GM Mickey Loomis told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine that the team is “excited” to have him return.

“I think we feel like we’ve got a guy we can win with,” Loomis said, via ESPN’s Katherine Terrell.

The reason why rumors were spreading concerning Carr’s exit was because of his hefty contract. With the Saints projected to be nearly $60 million over the 2025 salary cap, they need to make cuts before the new league year begins on March 12. Carr’s contract, which has a $51.4 million cap hit in 2025, was seen as a way to ease that financial pressure.

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