New York City vs FC Cincinnati 22:00
Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao 22:00
4th of May, 2025
The accumulator tip for the first Sunday of May will be from European Leagues, while also featuring a Major League Soccer encounter between New York City and FC Cincinnati. Let’s get into the previews and offer predictions.
Claim Your Registration Bonus!Lille vs Marseille
These are two teams fighting for a spot in the Champions League, and the possibility of either making it or being out is still very possible. While the two teams have been playing exciting football lately, it is clear they are all out for a win and their level of motivation is high. At home, Lille have a very good chance, as they have now won their last three matches. On the other hand, Marseille have won two in a row in the Ligue 1, scoring nine goals in the process. This is clearly an open game for grabs, but I feel the focus will be on the attacking level of both teams. Hence, a bet on both teams to score.
BET: Both Teams to Score
Lille vs Marseille Expected Lineup
Lille (4-4-2): Lucas Chevalier (GK), Thomas Meunier, Aissa Mandi, Alexsandro Ribeiro, Ismaily, Hakon Arnar Haraldsson, Benjamin Andre, Andre Gomes, Mathias Fernandez-Pardo, Jonathan David, Chuba Akpom.
Marseille (4-2-3-1): Geronimo Rulli (GK), Michael Murillo, Leonardo Balerdi, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Ulisses Garcia, Valentin Rongier, Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg, Mason Greenwood, Adrien Rabiot, Luis Henrique, Amine Gouiri.
Lille vs Marseille Head-Head Statistics and Match Facts
Lille and Marseille have met 123 times in their club histories. Marseille won 50 of those matches, while Lille won 41.
Lille have not lost the last five matches of this fixture, winning two and drawing three at the end of regular time.
Lille and Marseille have not failed to score in any of their last three meetings.
History of Head-to-Heads
Ligue 1 2025/2026 
Marseille
Ligue 1 2024/2025
Marseille
Coupe de France 2024/2025
Lille
Ligue 1 2024/2025
Lille
Ligue 1 2023/2024
Marseille
New York City vs FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati have been exciting to watch this season and their run of matches have been incredible. While they have now won five straight matches, they also remain unbeaten in six consecutive encounters. However, New York City on the other hand, have to prove themselves as their inability to maintain consistency will be a major issue to deal with. While FC Cincinnati have been impressive, New York City are coming off a win over Toronto FC which should be a confidence boost ahead of this match.
At home, New York City could score, considering how poor FC Cincinnati have been defensively. Yet, with the level of play of the visiting team, I expect goals from both sides.
BET: Both Teams to Score
New York City vs FC Cincinnati Head-Head Statistics and Match Facts
In the last seventeen meetings of this fixture, New York City FC boast a slightly superior record in the history of this fixture, winning eight. However, six went in favour of FC Cincinnati while the spoils have been shared on three occasions.
FC Cincinnati boasts the third-best away record in the Eastern Conference, having picked up just nine points from their five matches on the road so far.
New York City have won all but one of their four home games this season, with a 2-1 loss against Minnesota United on April 6 being the exception.
Cincinnati FC have not lost any of their last six league matches, winning five in that run.
New York City vs FC Cincinnati Expected Lineup
New York City (4-5-1): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Justin Haak, Kevin OToole, Hannes Wolf, Keaton Parks, Jonathan Shore, Maxi Moralez, Agustin Ojeda, Alonso Martínez.
FC Cincinnati (3-4-2-1): Roman Celentano (GK), Miles Robinson, Matthew Miazga, Nick Hagglund, DeAndre Yedlin, Pavel Bucha, Brian Anunga, Lukas Engel, Luca Orellano, Evander, Kévin Denkey.
History of Head-to-Heads
Major League Soccer 2025 
New York City FC
Major League Soccer 2025
FC Cincinnati
Major League Soccer Playoff 2024
New York City FC
Major League Soccer Playoff 2024
FC Cincinnati
Major League Soccer Playoff 2024
New York City FC
Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao
The two teams have struggled this recently in the league and will have to be at their best to win here. At home, Real Sociedad are slightly favored and that could be because of Athletic Bilbao's second Europa League game against Manchester United in the semifinal. However, following a 0-3 thrashing in the first leg at home, I feel the focus will be on finishing top four and making Champions League football. While Real Sociedad are on a three game winless run, the home team will hope they can display character in this home fixture. This is a tough one but Athletic Bilbao have the better squad, with Inaki Williams and Williams Jnr expected to lead the attack. Therefore, I will back them to win or draw.
BET: Athletic Bilbao to Win or Draw
Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao Head-Head Statistics and Match Facts
The last five matches between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao ended in three wins for Bilbao and two for Sociedad.
The last six meetings between them have produced conclusive results, with four wins for Bilbao. They registered a 1-0 home win in the reverse fixture in November.
Real Sociedad have lost three of their last five home games in all competitions and have failed to score in these losses.
The visiting team has only one win in their last six away games in La Liga, while failing to score in three.
Athletic Bilbao have the best defence record in La Liga this season, conceding 26 goals in 33 matches.
Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao Expected Lineup
Real Sociedad (4-1-4-1): Alex Remiro (GK), Jon Aramburu, Jon Martin, Jon Pacheco, Javi Lopez, Martin Zubimendi, Takefusa Kubo, Pablo Marin, Brais Mendez, Sergio Gomez, Mikel Oyarzabal.
Athletic Club (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon (GK), Oscar de Marcos, Daniel Vivian, Yeray Alvarez, Yuri Berchiche, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Mikel Vesga, Inaki Williams, Unai Gomez, Nico Williams, Gorka Guruzeta.
History of Head-to-Heads
LaLiga 2025/2026 
Athletic Bilbao
LaLiga 2024/2025
Athletic Bilbao
LaLiga 2024/2025
Real Sociedad
LaLiga 2023/2024
Real Sociedad
LaLiga 2023/2024
Athletic Bilbao
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