The English FA Cup happens this weekend, which is why soccer handicappers won’t find Premier matches on this week’s list of top plays. Soccer bettors will find a couple of FA Cup matches, though. Chelsea takes on Aston Villa and Tottenham hosts rival Man City on Friday. On Saturday, we turn our attention to La Liga and then on Sunday, we analyze a couple of Italian Serie A games. Check out soccer odds, analysis, and free picks for six of this week’s best soccer matches.

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English FA Cup

Chelsea vs. Aston Villa

• When: Friday, January 26th, 2024. 2:45pm.

• Soccer Odds: Chelsea +101 // Aston Villa +224

Both squads are playing well enough to win this. Road team Aston Villa shows 2 wins and a draw in their last 3. Aston has also beaten Chelsea in the last two head-to-head.

Chelsea has won 4-of-5. The lone loss came versus Middlesborough. The loss against the English Championship League squad came in a Carabao Cup match. At home versus Aston in an FA Cup game, the Blues should prevail.

Soccer Betting Pick: Chelsea

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester City

• When: Friday, January 26th, 2024. 3:00pm.

• Soccer Odds: Tottenham Hotspur +394 // Manchester City -189

After beating Bournemouth and Burnley, Tottenham traveled to Old Trafford to take on Man United. The Red Devils played decent soccer, but the Hotspur stepped it up to force a 2-2 draw.

The Sky Blues are on a 5-match winning streak. Erling Haaland and his mates beat Newcastle 3- 2 in a road match in their last. Beating Tottenham in London will be a tougher accomplishment. Take a swing on the road dog.

Soccer Betting Pick: Tottenham Hotspur

La Liga

Las Palmas vs. Real Madrid

• When: Saturday, January 27th, 2024. 10:15am.

• Soccer Odds: Las Palmas +1.25 -123 // Real Madrid -1.25 -111

Real had to work in their last. The road chalk in this beat Almeria by scoring a goal in the 99th minute. Almeria isn’t a great squad, which is why Las Palmas offers a -123 payout at +1.25.

For sure, El Blanco can cover the spread. However, Las Palmas is on a 2-match winning streak after a 3-0 win over Villarreal and a 2-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano. Take the goals to cash.

Soccer Betting Pick: Las Palmas

Barcelona vs. Villareal

• When: Saturday, January 27th, 2024. 12:30pm.

• Soccer Odds: Barcelona -1.5 -130 // Villareal +1.5 -105

In 3 of their last 4, Barca has stepped it up. The lone loss came versus Real Madrid. Other than the loss to Real, Barcelona has beaten Osasuna, Betis, and Salamanca each by more than a goal.

Villarreal is reeling. The usually competitive squad has lost 3-of-4. The draw in the last versus Mallorca won’t cut it against Lewandowski and his mates. Barça covers.

Soccer Betting Pick: Barcelona

Serie A

Lazio vs. Napoli

• When: Sunday, January 28th, 2024. 12:00pm.

• Soccer Odds: Lazio +142 // Napoli +190

Napoli is on a 2-match winning streak, but both victories came in home matches. Also, the wins were against Salernitana and Fiorentina.

Lazio lost their last. However, the game happened against Inter on the road. At home, Lazio is tough to beat. Back the +142 chalk.

Soccer Betting Pick: Lazio

Fiorentina vs. Internazionale

• When: Sunday, January 28th, 2024. 2:45pm.

• Soccer Odds: Fiorentina +275 // Internazionale -116

Fiorentina has won 2 of their last 3 at home. The other home match ended in a draw. Beating Inter at home is different from taking down Torino and Bologna.

Inter has won 4-of-5 with a draw versus Genoa. The road chalk has won the last 2 head-to-head, and the odds make the favorite playable.

Soccer Betting Pick: Internazionale

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