Some huge showdowns are on the agenda this weekend as world football moves closer to the World Cup in Qatar next month. Arsenal aim to hang on to the top spot in the English Premier League table as they host Liverpool on Sunday at Emirates Stadium (11:30 a.m. ET). In Germany's Bundelsiga, Der Klassiker is on tap Saturday, with Bayern Munich visiting Borussia Dortmund (12:30 p.m. ET) as the fight for positioning near the top of the table. In Italy's Serie A, AC Milan hosts AC Milan on Saturday (Noon ET) as the teams try to find their footing. The MLS wraps up its regular season Sunday, with every team in action on Sunday as the final playoff spots are decided.' '
Arsenal are a slight +155 favorite in the Arsenal vs. Liverpool match, with the Reds priced at +160 and a draw listed at +265, according to Caesars Sportsbook. Bayern Munich is a -155 favorite against Dortmund, who are +330, and a draw is priced at +370 at Caesars. (For complete soccer coverage and more expert picks, check out our soccer analysis pages)'
There are many other matches, and each one offers numerous options for bettors to cash in. The paydays can be even bigger if you combine your favorite picks into a parlay. Before you make any soccer picks or parlays, you really have to see what soccer expert Jim Holliman has to say.
Holliman has been a writer and editor for nearly 25 years and grew up with soccer in his blood. He played competitvely through high school and has been following the game closely since the 1970's heyday of the North American Soccer League. His interest has expanded worldwide, and his betting approach is centered on crunching the numbers, but he sees the whole field and relies on his instinct. He is 8-13-1 through his first six weeks of picks for SportsLine.'