As the sun sets on Saturday, May 17, **the spotlight will shine on the FA Cup Final**, where **Crystal Palace** will take on **Manchester City** at the iconic Wembley Stadium. But don’t let that single showdown overshadow the thrilling action unfolding across Europe. **With no Premier League matches**, fans have plenty to look forward to, including a nail-biting finale in the **Bundesliga** and decisive playoff clashes in League Two.
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Saturday Football Tips
🔮 Bet of the Day
Freiburg to beat Frankfurt @ 6/5
This final day of the Bundesliga promises drama, as **Freiburg** seeks to clinch a Champions League spot by defeating **Eintracht Frankfurt**. A victory would catapult Freiburg into third place, leaving Frankfurt anxiously hoping for a favorable result from Borussia Dortmund’s match against relegated **Holstein Kiel**.
Recent form favors Freiburg, who have **secured four wins in their last five matches**, dropping points only against Bayer Leverkusen. Frankfurt, suffering from the departure of star player Omar Marmoush, has found consistency elusive, winning only six out of their last 16 encounters. **Expect Freiburg to shine** in this crucial fixture!
🌟 Special of the Day
Bet Builder: Over 2.5 goals, both teams to score, and Ruben Dias to be carded in Crystal Palace vs Manchester City @ 11/1
Wembley is set to be electrifying as the **Eagles** take flight against the **Citizens**. Both teams have developed a knack for entertaining encounters, with their previous four matches producing **21 spectacular goals**. This makes the combination of over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring a compelling bet, especially considering the trend in recent FA Cup finals.
With **Erling Haaland** back for City, they’ll look to assert dominance. But Crystal Palace’s counter-attack, led by **Eberechi Eze** and **Jean-Philippe Mateta**, poses a significant threat. Watch for Ruben Dias to struggle amidst the pressure, as he has already accumulated **four yellow cards** in the league this season.
🎯 Long Shot of the Day
Wimbledon to win 2-0 @ 9/1
Before the showpiece at Wembley, the **Dons** clash with **Notts County** in a League Two playoff semifinal. After securing a surprising **1-0 victory** in the first leg, Wimbledon looks to build on this momentum. With Notts County’s **Alassana Jatta** absent due to a red card, opportunities are ripe for the Dons to exploit.
As a note of confidence, Wimbledon previously defeated County **2-0 at Plough Lane** just weeks ago. Don’t miss the chance to grab excellent odds on a repeat of that scoreline!
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