The busy football calendar shows no signs of slowing down as the action continues on Monday, with leagues and cup competitions hosting thrilling matches across Europe. From crucial league fixtures to dramatic cup encounters, the day promises plenty of excitement.
In this article, we will be taking a closer look at a selection of the games and picking out our top tips.
Inter vs Fiorentina
Inter, looking for revenge after being handed a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Fiorentina on Thursday, will this time play host to the Violets on Monday night.
The defeat for Inter was their first in the league since a 2-1 defeat to Milan in September, while it brings an end to their seven-game unbeaten run across all competitions, and sees them drop three points behind league leading Napoli. As for Fiorentina, they moved into the top four with their victory and extended their winning run to three successive matches.
This match has everything needed to be a highly-entertaining and hard-fought encounter, but with Inter boasting the home advantage - where they have lost once this season - we believe the hosts will win here.
Inter to win, 1.50
Mallorca vs Osasuna
Mallorca and Osasuna are coming into this game separated by just one place in La Liga table and joint on 30 points after 22 matches, leaving this one likely to be an extremely close match-up.
Mallorca have fallen to three consecutive defeats coming into this one, while Osasuna have avoided defeat in their last three games with two draws and one win. However, the hosts have struggled at home and the visitors have been poor on the road this term.
With all of this suggesting a very close match between the two, a draw is good value here.
Mallorca & Osasuna to draw, 2.98
Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace will look to continue their recently improved form and advance their FA Cup campaign when they travel to face Doncaster Rovers in the fourth round of England's most historic competition.
The visitors have won five, drawn two and lost just one of their last eight matches heading into this one, giving them huge confidence as they face League Two Doncaster Rovers.
The hosts are having a strong season, fighting for the title and losing just one of their last six across all competitions, but with the quality that Palace have in comparison to Doncaster Rovers, we believe the visitors will comfortably win this one.
Crystal Palace to win & over 2.5 goals, 1.64
St Mirren vs Hearts
After a challenging start to the campaign, Hearts have hit an incredible run of form over the past weeks, heading into this one having won five and drawn two of their last seven matches across all competitions.
In comparison, St Mirren have lost five of their last seven, alongside two wins, leaving them short on confidence as they face in-form Hearts.
With the stark contrast in form of both sides, we believe the Jambos will win here and advance into the sixth round of the Scottish Cup.
Hearts to win, 2.25
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