With all of Europe’s elite now back in the swing of things following their respective festive breaks, we have a stacked schedule on the cards across Saturday.

Alongside five Premier League showdowns, we also have some heavyweight contests from the likes of Germany and Spain.

Ahead of what looks set to be a frantic Saturday of European action, we have taken a glance at some of the most eye-catching betting markets.

Saturday, January 18th

BST 15:00 Bolton Wanderers vs Cambridge United 

Desperate to make up some ground in the play-off chase this weekend, Bolton will know the importance of finding some recent stability.

Although Ian Evatt’s side might have failed to record back-to-back League One victories since the end of October, the Wanderers will take plenty of positives away from a gritty performance in midweek.

Extending on their EFL Trophy adventure on Tuesday night as they clinched a 1-0 win away at Lincoln, the former Barrow boss will certainly be smelling a golden opportunity when his squad return to the Toughsheet Community Stadium here.

Getting Saturday’s showdown underway sat four points adrift of finding a route into the play-off spots, Bolton are rightfully pencilled in as a standout contender this weekend.

It should be highlighted, Evatt’s men have won seven of their previous nine matchups in front of their own supporters – a run that stems back to October 8th.

While Cambridge might have clung to their League One status last season, Saturday’s guests are seeking what would be a real miracle in 2025.

Sat in the drop zone and already eight points adrift of safety, Garry Monk’s men are regarded as a leading relegation candidate.

Last seen slumping to a 1-0 loss at home against Bristol Rovers, the former Swansea boss has seen his squad lose each of their previous five consecutive League One appearances by an aggregate score of 12-2.

Likewise, along with mustering just a single point since the start of December, Cambridge have also put just a sole League One victory on the board since way back on October 26th.

Betting Tip: Bolton Wanderers win & Under 4.5 goals @ 19/20

15:00 Reading vs Stockport County 

Watching their FA Cup adventure come to an end last weekend at the hands of Championship high-flyers Burnley, Reading will be seeking an immediate response here.

While the Royals might have spent the whole of last season scrapping it out at the foot of the League One table, Noel Hunt’s side have come roaring back this time around.

Opening Saturday’s showdown in Berkshire sat in the play-off places, Reading have enjoyed a real flurry over the past month.

Getting the New Year underway with a stellar 3-1 victory away at Cambridge, Saturday’s hosts have collected 10 points from their previous four League One appearances.

Looking to extend their buffer in the play-off chase this weekend, the Royals have gained a reputation for their success on home soil. In fact, Hunt’s side have won seven of their last eight League One showdowns at the Madejski.

Although Stockport might have come flying out of the traps when making their League One return back in August, Dave Challinor’s men are in the midst of a recent wobble.

Left heartbroken this month as attacking talisman and Aston Villa loanee Louie Barry was recalled by the Premier League outfit, Saturday’s guests have seen their respective play-off dreams take a dent.

Last seen in League One action falling to a 2-1 loss at home against Mansfield, the Hatters have failed to win any of their previous five appearances across all competitions.

It’s also worth noting, Stockport have collected just one-point from any of their last four League One showdowns away from Edgeley Park.

Betting Tip: Reading double chance @ 7/10

17:30 Bayer Leverkusen vs Borrusia Monchengladbach 

Although Bayer Leverkusen might have endured a stuttering start when opening up the 2024/25 campaign, Xabi Alonso’s men suddenly find themselves at the heart of a sensational purple patch.

Making real history last season as they secured a maiden Bundesliga crown, Saturday’s hosts now have their sights firmly set on making even more domestic history in 2025.

Last seen earlier in the week securing a 1-0 victory against Mainz, the German giants have won each of their 10 consecutive appearances across all competitions on either side of the festive interval.

Laying down a heavyweight marker last weekend as they opened the New Year with a dramatic 3-2 victory away at Borussia Dortmund, Alonso’s men will be smelling a golden opportunity here.

Pencilled in as a standout contender this weekend, Leverkusen have won all of their last four Bundesliga showdowns in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 13-4.

While Borussia Monchengladbach might have signed off 2024 with a much-welcomed boost, the Foals have largely come crashing back down to earth since returning from Germany’s festive interval.

Putting in a nightmare performance last weekend as they fell to a 5-1 drumming at the hands of Wolfsburg, Gladbach have lost back-to-back Bundesliga contests since opening the New Year.

Facing what will certainly be a heavyweight challenge when they meet the defending champions, Gerardo Seoane’s side hold a worrying record against Saturday’s hosts.

Including a 3-2 loss when they last met Leverkusen for their reverse top-flight battle on August 23rd, the Foals have not recorded a single Bundesliga victory since back in November 2019.

Betting Tip: Bayer Leverkusen win & Both teams to score @ 6/4

Our Saturday European Accumulator:

• Bolton Wanderers vs Cambridge United – Bolton Wanderers win & Under 4.5 goals @ 19/20
• Reading vs Stockport County – Reading double chance @ 7/10
• Bayer Leverkusen vs Borrusia Monchengladbach – Bayer Leverkusen win & Both teams to score @ 6/4

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