Football accumulator tips for Thursday January 12: Back Barca in 4-1 acca

There is a rare dose of Thursday Premier League action to look forward to when Fulham hosts London rivals Chelsea, who are desperate for a change in fortunes.

Elsewhere, there is plenty to look forward to across Europe as Barcelona face Real Betis in the Spanish Super Cup and Roma entertain Genoa in the Coppa Italia.

All bets must be placed by 7pm on Thursday.

Racing Post football expert Aaron Ashley has picked:

Barcelona to beat Real Betis

Fulham or draw double chance v Chelsea

Roma to beat Genoa

Casa Pia to beat Vitoria Setubal

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Real Betis v Barcelona

Having taken control of the La Liga title race with Sunday's 1-0 win at Atletico Madrid, Barcelona can enjoy more success in their Spanish Cup semi-final with Real Betis in Riyadh. Barca's only defeat in ten games in all competitions came against Bayern Munich in the Champions League and they should have the beating of Betis, who have managed only three wins in their last ten La Liga outings.

Fulham v Chelsea

Fulham are three points above Chelsea in the Premier League and, despite the absence of suspended top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic, can avoid defeat at Craven Cottage. Pressure is mounting on Graham Potter after their 4-0 capitulation at Manchester City in the FA Cup on Sunday, and the Blues have won only one of their last eight Premier League fixtures.

Roma v Genoa

Only Atalanta, Napoli and fierce rivals Lazio, who share a stadium with Roma, have won at the Stadio Olimpico this season so Jose Mourinho's men ought to utilise home advantage in their Coppa Italia clash with Serie B outfit Genoa. The visitors have won only one of their last four away games in Italy's second tier.

Vitoria Setubal v Casa Pia

Casa Pia are going well in Portugal's Primeira Liga - they sit fifth and only one point behind Sporting - and they should prevail in this Taca de Portugal clash with Vitoria Setubal. The hosts are a third division outfit and currently sit tenth of 12 teams, having won only one of their last eight matches.

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