January 17th: Friday’s European Double – 5/1 Special, Betting Tips & Predictions

On a Friday night schedule that is highlighted by a heavyweight Bundesliga showdowns, we have plenty of European action on the cards.

Alongside Borussia Dortmund’s trip to Eintracht Frankfurt, Burnley and Sunderland will also meet for a real battle at the top of the Championship table.

With contests from the likes of Spain, Germany and France on Friday night, we have taken a look at two of the most appealing European betting tips.

19:30 Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund

While Eintracht Frankfurt might have signed off 2024 in the midst of a public struggle, the Eagles have come roaring back sine opening up the New Year. Last seen putting in a thumping display as they stormed their way to a 4-1 romp against Freiburg, Dino Toppmoller’s men have recorded consecutive Bundesliga victories for the first time since the end of November. Sat in pole position to punch a famous Champions League ticket this season, Friday’s hosts will be looking to collect another heavyweight scalp this weekend. Despite heading into Germany’s festive break with a 3-1 loss at the hands of Mainz, Frankfurt have largely impressed with their success on home soil. Including an action-packed 7-2 victory against Bochum prior to November’s international break, Toppmoller’s side have suffered just a single Bundesliga defeat at Deutsche Bank Park so far this season.

Putting in another nightmare display earlier in the week as they slumped to a 4-2 defeat away at Kiel, Nuri Sahin finds a tremendous amount of pressure on his shoulders. Enduring what has been a public crisis this season, Borussia Dortmund are only just clinging to a spot in the top-half of the Bundesliga standings. Getting the New Year underway with an action-packed 3-2 loss at home against Bayer Leverkusen, Friday’s guests have recorded just a single victory from any of their last seven appearances across all competitions. Continuing to show a string of glaring defensive issues and bagging just a single domestic clean sheet since the end of August, BVB should have another tough test on their hands here. It should also be highlighted, Dortmund have registered just a sole Bundesliga victory away from Signal Iduna Park so far this season.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Tip: Eintracht Frankfurt win & Over 1.5 goals @ 8/5 with Pribet

20:00 Burnley vs Sunderland

While Burnley might have lost their Premier League status last season, the Clarets have their sights set on securing an immediate top-flight return in 2025. Extending on their FA Cup adventure last weekend as they secured a 3-1 win away at Reading, Friday’s hosts have continued to shine under the guidance of Scott Parker. Getting this weekend’s fixtures underway sat just a single point adrift of climbing to the top of the Championship table, Burnley are unbeaten in each of their previous 14 appearances across all competitions. Claiming Lancashire bragging rights earlier in the month as they clinched a 1-0 victory away at bitter rivals Blackburn, the former Fulham boss has also seen his squad gain plenty of plaudits for their defensive steel. In fact, the Clarets have not conceded a single goal in any of their previous four consecutive Championship showdowns over the past month.

Sat within striking distance of finding a route into the automatic promotion spots, Sunderland have cemented their spot as one of the Championship’s surprise packages so far this season. However, despite getting the New Year underway with back-to-back victories, the Black Cats suffered FA Cup heartbreak last weekend. Falling to a shock 2-1 loss at the hands of Stoke, Regis Le Bris’ men have continued to show some extended inconsistencies away from the Stadium of Light. Including a 1-0 loss against fellow promotion contenders Sheffield United, Sunderland have recorded just a single win from any of their last seven straight away fixtures against Championship opposition. With that run stemming all the way back to October 23rd, Le Bris’ side also hold a downbeat record in Lancashire. It should be noted, Friday’s guests have landed just a sole win at Turf Moor since 2005.

Burnley vs Sunderland Betting Tip: Burnley win & Under 4.5 goals @ 7/5 with Luckster

Friday’s European Double

• Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund – Eintracht Frankfurt win & Over 1.5 goals @ 8/5
• Burnley vs Sunderland – Burnley win & Under 4.5 goals @ 7/5

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