Do Rodgers and the Packers start successfully into the playoffs?

After the winner of the AFC, the No. 1 of the NFC also starts into the post season or more precisely: the Green Bay Packers. Currently, they are considered the top favourites for the Super Bowl, not only by the bookmakers but also by many experts.

After their regular season and their rather “easy” way in the playoffs, this is certainly understandable. Because Saturday night against the 49ers they are considered the big favourites and should be able to live up to this status.

Of the last four remaining NFC teams, the 49ers can certainly be considered the weakest, and not just in terms of their record. After their rocket start against the Cowboys in the Wild Card round, not much came from San Francisco towards the end.

Our prediction for the Packers against the 49ers is therefore an unchallenged victory for the Green Bay Packers, who should not show any weakness at home in Lambeau Field. They also have a perfect 8-0 record there this season. Another reason to see them well ahead here.

Kickoff of the Saturday Night Game is Sunday night at 02:15 in Green Bay. It can be watched live on ProSieben and on DAZN.

Green Bay Packers – Statistics & current form

The Packers are getting into the action and secretly, quietly they have become the absolute top favourite in the NFL – even ahead of the Chiefs or the Buccaneers. The main reason for this is, of course, at the quarterback position and is Aaron Rodgers.

After his disaster start against the Saints, he got better and better and hardly made any mistakes towards the end of the season. Rodgers hasn’t thrown a single interception since Week 11 against Minnesota – he’s only thrown four all season.

Rodgers finally crowns himself for the second time?

That’s some consistency that doesn’t exist elsewhere in this league. Even the other top quarterbacks like Brady or Mahomes are at 12 and 13 interceptions respectively. So a back-to-back MVP title wouldn’t really surprise anyone.

Nevertheless, Rodgers’ career is marred by the fact that he has only won the Super Bowl once. Not enough for his class, of course, which is why he is likely to be more focused this year than ever before. Moreover, this year he also has the best supporting cast in a long time by his side.

No weak points apparent

If we disregard their mediocre Special Teams, Green Bay has top scores in all areas of their game. A top 10 defence in yards conceded, a top 10 offence in yards gained and even a top 3 record in turnover ratio.

Add to that a top 2 quarterback in Rodgers, a top 2 receiver in Adams and a running back duo in Jones/Dillon that, while not ahead statistically, complement each other so well that they can carve up any defence.

All of this suggests that Green Bay will be a force to be reckoned with this year. At the very least, they shouldn’t let the 49ers stop them just yet, which makes it essential to bet on Green Bay in Packers vs. 49ers despite low betting odds.

Key Players:
QB: Aaron Rodgers
RB: Aaron Jones
WR: Davante Adams
TE: Mercedes Lewis
K: Mason Crosby

San Francisco 49ers – Statistics & current form

The San Francisco 49ers made the playoffs at the last second and then knocked off the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card round, also at the last second. At least they fought off their comeback attempt at the last second.

So they are now somewhat unexpectedly in the second playoff round, where they will face an overpowering opponent: the Packers. It must be added that they had them on the brink of defeat in the Regular Season at 28:30.

Can the Niners capitalise on the momentum?

However, this game took place in San Francisco and not in freezing Green Bay – a huge difference as the Packers are still undefeated at home. So it would take a small miracle to win there of all places.

However, this could come a little closer if they start the game as hot as they did against Dallas, when they led 10-0 quite quickly and did not relinquish this lead. With the Packers coming off a bye week, San Francisco’s chances of a lightning start aren’t that bad.

49ers almost at their best

In contrast to the preseason, the 49ers also have far fewer injury worries this season. While both Garoppolo and running back Mitchell still have a fat Q on the Injury Report, we’re sure both will definitely be fit by Saturday.

They should be, as Garoppolo is a very important part of their success – despite all the criticism. But with a passer rating of 98.7, he still ranks in the top 10 of all starting qaurterbacks in the NFL, even 6th in completion percentage at 68.3%.

This means he is playing much better than the media often portrays him and so all hopes are pinned on him on Saturday. Since he should still lose out to Rodgers, the odds on the Packers in Green Bay vs. San Francisco are much better.

Key Players:
QB: Jimmy Garoppolo
RB: Elijah Mitchell
WR: Deebo Samuel
TE: George Kittle
K: Robbie Gould

Green Bay Packers – San Francisco 49ers Head-to-head comparison / H2H record

The last head-to-head meeting between these two teams took place in September and narrowly went to Green Bay 30-28. This shows that the 49ers can basically keep up with the Packers. Whether that can happen at Lambeau Field, however, is questionable.

Nevertheless, high handicap bets on Green Bay are a small risk. Therefore, we look at the last direct duels and see that there were almost always high-scoring games between these teams. For example, the 50-point mark has been broken in four of the last five meetings.

Therefore, a bet on Green Bay + Over 46.5 is highly recommended for Packers vs. 49ers, as the 46.5 is a score that has even been exceeded in 10 of the last 13 duels. For us, a great and value-packed alternative to handicap betting.

Green Bay Packers – San Francisco 49ers Tip

The Packers are considered the clear favourites and enter the second round of the playoffs with the biggest lead of any team. We would have to give them between 6 and 7 points for a reasonable value.

That seems borderline despite the home advantage, which is why we are looking for an alternative. This comes in the form of a combination of Packers + Over points.

Alternatively, we also want to highlight touchdown bets on Davante Adams as a recommendation. The Packers’ top receiver has found the end zone eleven times this season and is Aaron Rodgers’ favourite target – certainly in the playoffs as well.