Top Betting Picks: Serie A and Ligue 1 for April 5, 2026
Two high-stakes fixtures kick off at 19:45 on April 5, 2026. Inter host Roma and Monaco entertain Marseille in fixtures with major implications.
These are our top betting picks for Serie A and Ligue 1 on the evening. The selections focus on likely goal patterns and a specific player market.
Inter vs Roma
Inter lead the Serie A table and sit six points clear of Milan. Cristian Chivu’s side cannot relax ahead of a tough trip to Como next weekend.
Inter are the division’s top scorers at home. They have 39 goals in 15 home matches, averaging 2.6 per game.
Roma remain in a tight race for a top-four finish. Current standings show Como fourth with 57 points, Juventus fifth with 54, Roma sixth with 54, and Atalanta seventh with 50.
Roma arrive in reliable scoring form. They have found the net in their last nine fixtures across all competitions, and in 20 of their previous 22 matches.
On the road this season, Roma have scored 11 goals in 15 Serie A away matches. They have scored in 16 of 20 away games across all competitions in 2025-26.
Given the attacking records on both sides, our recommendation is both teams to score. The market offers roughly even money near 10/11.
Monaco vs Marseille
Monaco sit sixth with 46 points. Marseille are third with 49 points, with PSG and Lens well clear at the top.
The fixture matters for the battle to secure the third automatic Champions League place. Monaco arrive in strong form under Sebastien Pocognoli.
Since Pocognoli’s appointment last October, Monaco have gone W7-D1-L0 in their last eight matches. The manager serves a touchline suspension for this tie.
Monaco are market favourites at about 6/5. Marseille have registered W3-D0-L2 in five matches since Habib Beye replaced Roberto De Zerbi.
Marseille’s momentum stalled with a 2-1 home defeat to Lille. Their leading scorer, Mason Greenwood, is suspended and will miss the game.
Ethan Nwaneri, on loan from Arsenal, is a likely beneficiary. The 19-year-old started three straight matches in January and February and scored in a 3-1 win over Lens.
Nwaneri also netted twice for England U21s in a 4-1 win over Moldova U21s at Carrow Road. His recent form suggests a role in Marseille’s attacking setup.
Bookmakers list Nwaneri at 9/2 to score anytime. He is 10/11 for at least one shot on target, a price we prefer for this match.
Odds and sources
- Odds correct as of 15:30 BST on April 2, 2026.
- Markets referenced include Coral and Ladbrokes for the player shot market.
- General match markets available at Sky Bet, Paddy Power and Betfair.
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