Our Picks: Dortmund aim to leapfrog Leipzig, Ipswich face crunch test

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Our Picks: Dortmund aim to leapfrog Leipzig, Ipswich face crunch test
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Our PicksProfimedia, Flashscore
Another weekend of football is upon us! Ipswich and Hull City lock horns and there are a couple of big matches on the continent.

Take a look at Our Picks below:

Hull v Ipswich - Ali Pollock

The Championship promotion race looks set to go right down to the final day, with a top two finish still in Ipswich’s hands despite currently sitting third in the league.

If they win all of their matches, Premier League football will be theirs regardless of second placed Leeds’ results.

The Tractor Boys have three games remaining, starting with a trip to play-off chasers Hull on Saturday evening.

While the Tigers sit seventh, they only have an outside chance of breaking into the top six and need Norwich or West Brom to lose both of their last two fixtures – while winning all of theirs.

State of play
State of playProfimedia

Despite a play-off finish seemingly out of reach now, Hull will still be out to upset Ipswich’s chances of promotion in a match that will have an array of top attacking talent on show.

The hosts have Fabio Carvalho on loan from Liverpool, who has netted eight times since arriving in January, alongside Jaden Philogene who is an exciting talent in the second tier.

Ipswich boast top forwards in Conor Chaplin and Nathan Broadhead who both have 13 goals for the season.

The visitors will also look to creative full-back Leif Davis - who leads the division’s assists charts with 17.

Davis in action
Davis in actionProfimedia

Every point counts at this stage of the season, but with both clubs desperate for a win Saturday’s match is shaping up to be a superb encounter.

Leipzig v Dortmund - Anthony Paphitis

It's fourth versus fifth in the Bundesliga when RB Leipzig host Borussia Dortmund at Red Bull Arena.

Saturday's match had the makings of a vital tilt in the race for Champions League football, but recent European have handed the advantage of an extra spot to Germany following a collapse from English sides.

It somewhat takes the edge off the clash, but that is not a complete given as Germany aren't fully guaranteed of that fifth place at Europe's top table.

Leipzig are in fourth and two points clear of visiting Dortmund and will no doubt be keen to extend the gap with less than a handful of games remaining.

Top of the pile in Germany
Top of the pile in GermanyFlashscore

Die Roten Bullen are unbeaten in their last seven in the league and have been rock solid at home of late, recording four wins from five all while keeping clean sheets in that time.

Their defence will certainly be tested when Dortmund arrive in Saxony, likely to still be riding a wave of positivity having booked their spot in this season's Champions League semi-finals.

Edin Terzic's side nearly had even more positivity last week when they almost became the first side to beat Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen before being pegged back deep into second-half stoppage time.

Dortmund players celebrate after Füllkrug scored against Leverkusen
Dortmund players celebrate after Füllkrug scored against LeverkusenProfimedia

Still, the draw helped Dortmund keep within touching distance of Leipzig, who boast a strong recent record against BVB.

Dortmund have only beaten Leipzig once in their last six outings, which came in the Bundesliga last season.

Real Betis v Sevilla - Ste Carson

There isn't much football left to be played in La Liga and with Betis clinging on to seventh place after leapfrogging Valencia, this weekend's all-Seville clash could be huge.

Sevilla are in the middle of a wonderful run of form - winning their last three matches on the bounce - in their efforts to crack the top ten.

Betis are also in the conversation for sixth place, currently occupied by Real Sociedad, which would mean Europa League qualification.

League table at the time of writing
League table at the time of writingFlashscore

Historically, this derby has been edged by Sevilla more often (65 wins to Betis' 40 (35 draws)) - but this weekend's hosts may be feeling a little flush after recent results.

Although you could argue the Rojiblancos' season is already finished, you can never underestimate the meaning of bragging rights locally.

In terms of players to watch, Isco and Willian Jose have often put on an impressive double act for Betis. Former Newcastle and Leicester star Ayoze Perez, who has been injured, has also impressed.

Perez celebrates scoring against Valencia
Perez celebrates scoring against ValenciaProfimedia

For Sevilla, Youssef En Nesyri is the stand-out star with 14 goal contributions this season. Dodi Lukebakio is another name who could cause some trouble.

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