Wolves vs Besiktas
Thursday 12th December 2019
UEFA Europa League, Molineux
Live on BT Sport ESPN – Kick Off: 20:00 GMT
Wolves return to the Europa League on Thursday night as they host Besiktas at Molineux.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have already secured their passage through to the knockout phase, but the prospect of qualifying as group winners is still achievable.
If Wolves are to finish top of the group, then they will need to rely on Slovan Bratislava to take points off leaders Braga. Braga are currently unbeaten in the group stage, winning three and drawing two of their five matches.
Wolves are currently one point behind the Portuguese side heading into the final matchday in group K.
Their opponents Besiktas have endured an underwhelming Europa League campaign, and with defeat could finish bottom of the pile. The Turkish side have won one and lost four of their group matches this campaign, managing only six goals.
Sundays thrilling 2-2 draw with Brighton saw Wolves extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League to eleven matches. Including the Europa League, as well as English cup competitions makes even better viewing for Wolves fans. Wolves are unbeaten in eighteen matches in all competitions.
Besitas’ form in the Turkish Super Lig is a huge contrast to their Europa League exploits. The Turkish side are currently 2nd in the league, and only three pints behind leaders Sivasspor. Besiktas are unbeaten in their last ten matches, excluding the Europa League.
The earlier group meeting between the two saw Wolves win 1-0 in Turkey. Willy Boly’s 93rd minute winner secured all three points for Wolves back in October, and it was the result which kick-started Nuno’s sides Europa League surge.
Talisman Raul Jimenez is ruled out for Wolves through suspension. Nuno is expected to make a number of changes for Thursdays clash, with a number of youngsters poised to feature. Wolves have a big game on Sunday when they face Spurs, so resting some senior players will certainly do them no harm.
The referee for this fixture is Andris Treimanis from Latvia. The 34-year old has taken charge of two Europa League matches so far and has awarded eight yellow cards and no red cards. This considered, I would recommend a minimum of 20+ booking points for this fixture.
This match will be shown live on BT Sport ESPN, with kick-off scheduled to take place 20:00 GMT.
Prediction: Wolves 1-0 Besiktas
Suggested Tips – Wolves vs Besiktas – (BET 365)
- Correct Score – Wolves 1-0 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Patrick Cutrone – (link no longer available).
- Half Time/Full Time – Draw/Wolves- (link no longer available).
- Player to be carded – Romain Saiss – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Wolves vs Besiktas – (SKYBET)
- Correct Score Group Betting – Wolves to win 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1 – 7/2.
- Winning Margin – Wolves to win by exactly 1 goal – 5/2.
- To Score and Win – Ruben Neves – 10/3.
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RequestABet Specials 33/1 to 66/1 – Neto to score, Wolves to win, BTTS & Bennett to be carded – 33/1.
Markets last updated on Thursday 12th December 2019 at 16:41 GMT.
Standard Liege vs Arsenal – Match Preview
Standard Liege vs Arsenal
Thursday 12th December 2019
UEFA Europa League, Stade Maurice DufrasneLive on BT Sport 2 – Kick Off: 17:55 GMT
Arsenal return to Europa league action on Thursday night when they travel to Belgium to face Standard Liege.
The Gunners currently sit top of Group F and know a win will see them through as group winners. Arsenal must avoid defeat to progress to the knockout stages.
Arsenal have won three of their five group games so far, drawing and losing the other two.
Interim boss Freddie Ljungberg saw his Arsenal side pick up a well-needed Premier league win on Monday night. Arsenal beat West Ham 3-1 away thanks to a nine-minute flurry of goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Nicholas Pepe.
Monday nights win was their first in all competitions since October, a nine-game winless run. Arsenal find themselves 9th in the Premier League and are worryingly closer to the relegation places than they are the top of the league.
Their opponents Standard Liege will qualify if they win, and Vitoria defeat second placed Eintracht Frankfurt. Their hopes of qualification are by no means dead in the water.
The Belgian side have won two, drawn one and lost two of their five group matches.
In the Belgian pro league, Liege find themselves 3rd, a point behind second paced Gent. They are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions and are yet to lose on home soil this season.
The meeting between these two sides earlier in the group saw Arsenal run out emphatic 4-0 winners thanks to a brace from Martinelli, and goals from Joe Willock and Dani Ceballos. The Gunners found themselves three goals to the good after only twenty-two minutes.
Arsenal are hampered by a number of injuries in key areas of the pitch and will be without a number of players for this clash. Hector Bellerin, Kieron Tierney, Nicholas Pepe will all sit out the trip to Belgium, and Ljungberg will likely name a youthful looking side, which has been often the case for Arsenal in the Europa League this season.
This match will be shown live on BT Sport 2, with kick off scheduled for 17:55 GMT.
Prediction: Standard Liege 1-1 Arsenal
Suggested Tips – Standard Liege vs Arsenal – (BET 365)
- Correct Score – Draw 1-1 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Gabriel Martinelli – (link no longer available).
- Anytime Goalscorer – Reece Nelson – (link no longer available).
- Half Time/Full Time – Draw/Draw- (link no longer available).
- Player to be carded – Calum Chambers – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Standard Liege vs Arsenal – (SKYBET)
- Correct Score Group Betting – Draw 1-1, 2-2, or 3-3 – 7/2.
- Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Lacazette to score a header and Arsenal to score a penalty – 125/1.
- Player Stats RequestABets – Saka and Willock 1+ shot on target each – 5/2.
Markets last updated on Thursday 12th December 2019 at 16:41 GMT.
Bayern Munich vs Tottenham Hotspur – Match Preview
Bayern Munich vs Tottenham Hotspur
Wednesday 11th December 2019
UEFA Champions League, Allianz ArenaLive on BT Sport 2 – Kick Off: 20:00 GMT
Bayern Munich return to Champions League action on Wednesday night as they host Tottenham Hotspur on matchday six.
Bayern have already been confirmed as group winners, but a win on Wednesday will feel even sweeter as it will ensure maximum points from the group. Interim boss Hans-Dieter Flick has seen his side win five out of five so far.
If Bayern do pick up six wins from six, they will be the sixth club to do so, and the first since Real Madrid in the 2014/15 season.
Spurs are too already through to the last sixteen phase, but will be out for redemption in this fixture, following their 7-2 embarrassment to Bayern earlier on in the group.
Bayern are enduring an out of sorts campaign thus far in the Bundesliga, where they currently sit 7th. The Bavarians have won only seven of their fourteen league matches and find themselves already seven points behind leaders Monchengladbach. Bayern’s poor form this season has already seen the dismissal of former boss Niko Kovac, who was sacked in November.
Spurs come into this clash following their weekend thumping of Burnley in the Premier League. Jose Mourinho’s side were 5-0 winners, and forward Son Hyeung-Min scored an early contender for goal of the season.
Jose Mourinho kicked his Champions League tenure with Spurs with a win over Olympiakos. Mourinho saw his side two down after twenty minutes, but a double from Harry Kane along with goals from Dele Alli and Serge Aurier saw Spurs come away with all three points, and secure qualification to the last sixteen with a game to spare.
The referee for this fixture is Gianluca Rocchi. The Italian has taken charge of two Champions league matches so far this season, awarding seven yellow cards, and two red cards. This considered I would recommend a minimum of 30+ booking points for this fixture. The 46-year old took charge of Spurs’ opening group match stalemate with Olympiakos, where he awarded two yellow cards.
This match will be shown live on BT Sport 2 with kick-off scheduled to take place at 20:00 GMT.
Prediction: Bayern Munich 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur
Suggested Tips – Bayern Munich vs Tottenham Hotspur – (BET 365)
- Correct Score – Bayern Munich to win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Phillipe Coutinho – (link no longer available).
- To win to nil – Bayern Munich – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Bayern Munich vs Tottenham Hotspur – (SKYBET)
- Correct Score Group Betting – Bayern Munich to win 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1 – 5/2.
- Player to Score a Hatrick – Robert Lewandowski – 6/1.
- Scorecast – Thomas Muller to score first and Bayern Munich to win 4-1 – 4/1.
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Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Coutinho to score from outside the area and Tottenham to miss a penalty – 150/1.
Markets last updated at 19:27 GMT on Wednesday 11th December 2019.
Birmingham City vs Queens Park Rangers – Match Preview
Birmingham City vs Queens Park Rangers
Wednesday 11th December 2019
The Championship, St Andrew’sLive on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick Off: 19:45 GMT
Birmingham City will host Queens Park Rangers in SkyBet Championship action this Wednesday night.
The Blues are unbeaten in four league matches – with three of them 1-1 draws against decent opposition. Meanwhile, QPR turned their form around with a victory over Preston North End in their previous outing and will fancy their chances against this Birmingham side. Both sides are on 28 points – with Birmingham boasting a better goal difference.
Birmingham City are priced at 13/10 to win the match by SkyBet and continue their unbeaten run. The Blues are going steady under Pep Clotet this season and are comfortably midtable. They have failed to win their last two home matches, however, and QPR offer a tricky evening for the midlands outfit.
Going forward, it is no secret they are missing Che Adams who left in the summer for Southampton. Spanish signing Alvaro Giminez has three goals so far this term and is finding his feet at St Andrews. He is priced at 15/8 to score anytime.
QPR are priced at 2/1 to win the match and leapfrog their opponents in the league table. The London club went through some torrid form recently but turned it around with an impressive win against Preston. If you want exciting Championship football, look no further than Eberechi Eze – who is being eyed up by plenty of Premier League clubs.
The attacker is a joy to watch and will be feared by the Birmingham defence. He has nine goals and four assists this season and is priced at 11/4 to score anytime; a great price.
The referee for this match will be Darren Bond. The official has been more than happy to reach into his pocket this season and has averaged 40.5 booking points from his 11 second division matches this season.
The match will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 19:45.
Prediction: Birmingham City 0-2 Queens Park Rangers
– The score line is boosted to a massive price and is realistic. The visitors have more quality in forward areas and the hosts do struggle to score many goals.
Suggested Tips – Birmingham City vs Queens Park Rangers – (BET 365)
- Correct Score – Queens Park Rangers to win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
- Anytime Goalscorer – Eberechi Eze – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Birmingham City vs Queens Park Rangers – (SKYBET)
- Correct Score Group Betting – QPR to win 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1 – 5/2.
- Popular RequestABets – Jutkiewicz & Hugill to score and Dean & Manning to be carded – 100/1.
- Total Goals, Corners and Booking Points – Over 1.5 Goals, Over 8.5 Corners, Over 25 Booking Points – 11/8.
Markets last updated at 19:06 GMT on Wednesday 11th December 2019.
Dinamo Zagreb vs Manchester City – Match Preview
Dinamo Zagreb vs Manchester City
Wednesday 11th December 2019
UEFA Champions League, Stadion MaksimirLive on BT Sport 3 – Kick Off: 17:55 GMT
Manchester City travel Dinamo Zagreb in Champions League action having already qualified the knockout stages and topped Group C.
The hosts still have it all to play for with themselves, Shakhtar Donetsk and Atalanta all still able to take second spot in the group. Meanwhile, it is likely that City won’t feature their strongest side in Croatia with their Premier League title hunt getting harder after derby defeat on the weekend.
Dinamo Zagreb are priced at 29/10 to win the match by SkyBet with their eyes on the knockout rounds. The Croatians will be happy with their return so far in the group and have a chance to potentially qualify if the other match goes in their favour with a win against City. They have lost just one of their last ten matches in all competitions and attacker Mislav Orsic has been on great form in Europe. He has four goals in the competition and is priced at 5/2 to score anytime.
Manchester City are priced at 4/5 to win the match and finish the group stages in style. Pep Guardiola has been vocal in recent days about the standard of his current squad and whether they can compete at the top – with their grip on Premier League leaders Liverpool loosening. The squad have a point to prove and will want to sign off from their unbeaten group stage run in fashion.
Striker Gabriel Jesus has more responsibility with the recent injury to Sergio Aguero and will likely start on Wednesday. The Brazilian will get chances and is price boosted at 9/2 to score first.
The referee for this match will be Carlos del Cerro Grande. In their previous meeting earlier in Group C, there were just 30 booking points. This time around, with everything on the line for the hosts, it could turn into a feisty encounter.
The match will be televised on BT Sport 3 HD and kicks off at 17:55.
Prediction: Dinamo Zagreb 1-2 Manchester City
– Even if the visitors field a weaker side, they still will have so much quality on the pitch with a point to prove.
Suggested Tips – Dinamo Zagreb vs Manchester City – (BET 365)
- Correct score – Manchester City 2-1 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Gabriel Jesus – (link no longer available).
- Anytime Goalscorer – Mislaw Orsic – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Dinamo Zagreb vs Manchester City – (SKYBET)
- Correct Score Group Betting – Manchester City 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 5/2.
- Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Jesus to score a header and Mahrez to score from outside the area – 100/1.
- Player Stats RequestABets – Bernardo Silva to score from outside the area and Manchester City to score a penalty – 80/1.
- Player Stats RequestABets – Foden 2+ shots on target, Jesus 2+ shots on target, Mahrez 2+ shots on target & Bernardo Silva 2+ shots on target – 80/1.
Markets updated at 17:22 GMT on Wednesday 11th December 2019.
Chelsea vs Lille – Match Preview
Chelsea vs Lille
Tuesday 10th December 2019
UEFA Champions League, Stamford BridgeLive on BT Sport 2 – Kick Off: 20:00 GMT
Chelsea look to secure qualification to the Champions League knockout stages when they host Lille at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.
A win for Frank Lampard’s side will be enough to see his side qualify, however, a draw could see them through if Ajax beat Valencia in Group H’s other game.
Chelsea’s Premier League form in recent week has taken a negative turn, which has seen them lose three of their last four matches. The Blues were defeated 3-1 at Goodison Park against managerless Everton on Saturday, a result not taken too kindly by boss Frank Lampard.
In the Champions League however Chelsea have lost one of their five encounters, that being to Valencia on the opening matchday. Chelsea’s fate isn’t entirely in their own hands for qualification. If Valencia do beat Ajax, then it will be the Spanish side who qualify, thanks to that win over Chelsea earlier in the group, which gives them the superior head-to-head record.
Lille on the other hand have no hopes of qualification for the next round, or even the Europa League in 3rd place. The French side have failed to win any of their group matches and have taken one point from their five matches so far.
Lille have won their last three consecutive matches in Ligue 1, and sit 3rd in the league. Although there’s nothing to play for in the Champions League, their recent form suggests that it won’t be a game which they have any intention of losing, and they will be looking to spoil any potential Chelsea party.
Chelsea were victorious in the earlier group match between the two thanks to goals from Tammy Abraham, and a late winner from Willian. The meeting in October was the first time that these two sides had met competitively.
The Referee for this fixture is Anastasios Sidiropoulos from Greece. The 40-year old has taken charge of two Champions League matches this campaign, awarding eight yellow cards. This considered, I would recommend a maximum of 50+ booking points. The Greek has taken charge of Chelsea before. He was the man in charge for Chelsea’s 6-0 win over Quarabag in the Champions League in 2017, where he awarded one yellow card.
This match will be shown live on BT Sport 2, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 GMT.
Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Lille
Suggested Tips – Chelsea vs Lille – (BET 365)
- Correct score – Chelsea 3-1 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Mateo Kovacic – (link no longer available).
- Player to be booked – Jorginho – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Chelsea vs Lille – (SKYBET)
- Correct Score Group Betting- Chelsea to win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 – 11/4.
- Scorecast (Double Chance) – N’Golo Kante to score first and either Chelsea to win 3-1 or Chelsea to win 3-0 – 66/1.
- RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – Lille to score 1+ goals and 4+ Lille corners – 7/2.
- Price Boost – Tammy Abraham to score a hat-trick – 11/1.
Markets last updated at 17:55 GMT on Tuesday 10th December 2019.
Preston North End vs Fulham – Match Preview
Preston vs Fulham
Tuesday 10th December 2019
The Championship, DeepdaleLive on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick Off: 19:45 GMT
Preston North End look to return to winning ways in the Championship as they welcome the arrival of Fulham on Tuesday night.
The Lilywhites will be desperate to rediscover some of their early season promise, which saw them competing at the top of the division. Alex Neil’s side have lost their last four consecutive matches, a run which has seen them slip as low as 7th in the Championship. Their last Championship win came on November 9th.
Their opponents Fulham will themselves be hoping to bounce back from defeat, following their 2-1 home defeat to Bristol City on Saturday. Saturday’s loss was the first time Scott Parker’s side had been beaten since early November, when they lost 3-0 at home to Hull. Before defeat, Fulham had won four consecutive matches in the Championship, which had seen them rise to 3rd.
Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic has scored four goals in his last five matches, which has taken his season tally to fifteen, the Championships top scorer. SkyBet are offering odds of 11/8 for the Serbian to add to his tally in 90 mins.
Tuesday nights encounter will be the first time these sides have met since March 2018, where Fulham were 2-1 winners at Deepdale. In fact, Scott Parkers side are unbeaten in this fixture since October 2000, a run which has seen five Fulham wins, and two draws.
The referee for this fixture is Keith Stroud. The 50-year old has overseen eleven Championship matches this season, accumulating a total of thirty-four yellow cards. This considered, I would recommend a minimum of 30+ booking points for this fixture. Stroud is yet to take charge of a match involving Preston this season but was the man in the middle for Fulham’s 2-0 win over Blackburn in August, where he awarded two yellow cards.
This match will be shown live on Sky Sports Football, with kick-off scheduled to take place at 19:45 GMT.
Prediction: Preston 1-2 Fulham
Suggested Tips – Preston vs Fulham – (BET 365)
- Correct Score – Fulham 2-1 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Aboubakar Kamara – (link no longer available).
- Half Time / Full Time – Draw / Fulham – (link no longer available).
- Player to be booked – Dennis Odoi – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Preston vs Fulham – (SKYBET)
- Correct Score Group Betting – Fulham to win 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1 – 5/2.
- Fulham Price Boost – Fulham to win and BTTS – 7/2.
- Popular RequestABets – BTTS, 1+ corners each team in each half, and 20+ booking points each team – 6/1.
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Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Mitrovic to score a header and Cairney to score from outside the area – 50/1.
Markets last updated on Tuesday 10th December at 15:28 GMT.
RB Salzburg vs Liverpool – Match Preview
RB Salzburg vs Liverpool
Tuesday 10th December 2019
UEFA Champions League, Red Bull ArenaLive on BT Sport 3 – Kick Off: 17:55 GMT
Liverpool travel to RB Salzburg in the Champions League this Tuesday night as they look to confirm qualification to the knockout stages.
The Reds have not been at their most convincing in Group E but are in the driving seat to top the group with ten points. Meanwhile, Salzburg have made a great account of themselves and can cause a real upset if they win. They are three points behind their opponents but boast a better goal difference.
RB Salzburg are priced at 29/10 to win the match by SkyBet and potentially knock the defending champions out of the competition. Salzburg have been a delight to watch this season, imposing an attacking, dangerous style of football on their opponents. In their reverse fixture, they travelled to Anfield and narrowly lost 4-3 but made a great account of themselves.
Striker Erling Braut Haaland has been a revelation at the club and Europe’s elite are now swimming around his feet as a result. He has eight Champions League goals and is priced at 6/5 to score anytime.
Liverpool are priced at 4/5 to win the match and reach the knockout stages in their bid to defend their European title. Jurgen Klopp’s are one of the most feared in world football and are currently unbeaten in the Premier League. Their champions League campaign has been a little slower, but they are still in control of their fate.
Sadio Mane has got better and better since last season and is now the talisman for the Reds. The winger is priced at 11/10 to score anytime.
The referee for this match will be the Dutch official Danny Makkelie. The official could have a busy evening in Austria – despite the fact their reverse fixture only had one yellow card – due to their being so much on the line.
The match will be televised on BT Sport 3 HD and kicks off at 5:55pm.
Prediction: RB Salzburg 1-2 Liverpool
– This will be a tough test for the visitors, but they have a habit of winning all their matches in some way or another.
Suggested Tips – RB Salzburg vs Liverpool – (BET 365)
- Correct score – Liverpool 2-1 – (link no longer available).
- Anytime Goalscorer – Sadio Mane – (link no longer available).
- Anytime Goalscorer – Erling Braut Haaland – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – RB Salzburg vs Liverpool – (SKYBET)
- Correct Score Group Betting- Liverpool 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 11/4.
- Popular RequestABets – Mane & Haland to score, 4+ corners each team and Alexander-Arnold to be carded – 28/1.
- Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Haland to score a header and Mane to score from outside the area – 66/1.
- Price Boost – Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to score from outside the penalty area – 11/1.
- Player Stats RequestABets – Braut Haland & Mane 1+ shots on target each & Salah & van Dijk 2+ shots on target each – 50/1.
Markets last updated at 13:18 GMT on Tuesday 10th December 2019.
West Ham United vs Arsenal – Match Preview
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Monday 9th December 2019
FA Premier League, London StadiumLive on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick Off: 20:00 GMT
Arsenal travel to West Ham United in Premier League action this Monday night in a bid to turn their fortunes around.
The hosts are in torrid form, much like their opposition, with just one win from ten matches. Manager Manuel Pellegrini will be feeling the pressure but now is the best time to face Arsenal, with all of their own issues going on, on and off the pitch. Freddie Ljunberg is still searching for his first win as interim manager.
West Ham United are priced at 12/5 to win the match by SkyBet are climb away from the drop zone. The Hammers lost their previous outing against Wolves and despite having the same possession, could not create any meaningful chances. This has been a trend all season as they have struggled to supply striker Sebastian Haller with quality service.
The French striker has looked dangerous and is a physical presence up front. If he can find some space against this shaky Arsenal defence, he could cause problems. He is priced at 9/5 to score anytime.
Arsenal are priced at 19/20 to win the match and end their nine-match run without a victory. Where to start with Arsenal? In short, it has been woeful and the fans are tired after nine winless matches. Freddie Ljungberg is looking under qualified to deal with their toxic dressing room, board and fanbase and this Monday night could be another bad night for the club.
Striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has ten goals this season in light of all the drama and will try to spur his side on to a win. He is priced at 13/5 to open the scoring.
The referee for this match will be Mike Dean. The official is renowned for not taking any nonsense and his statistics this season back that up. Dean has averaged 48.3 booking points from his 12 top-flight matches in the middle.
The match will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League HD and kicks off at 20:00.
Prediction: West Ham United 1-1 Arsenal
– It’s tough to split these two, with both of them in awful form.
Suggested Tips – West Ham United vs Arsenal – (BET 365)
- Correct Score – Draw 1-1 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – (link no longer available).
- Player to be booked – David Luiz – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – West Ham United vs Arsenal – (SKYBET)
- Correct Score Group Betting – Draw 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 – 10/3.
- Popular RequestABets – Martinelli & Anderson to score, 5+ corners each team and Cresswell to be carded – 100/1.
- Player Stats RequestABets – Pepe to score, Aubameyang 2+ shots on target, 5+ Arsenal corners and Rice & Torreira to be carded – 100/1.
- Player Stats RequestABets – Pepe to score from outside the area and West Ham to score a penalty – 50/1.
Markets updated at 19:30 GMT on Monday 9th December 2019.
Brighton and Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers – Match Preview
Brighton and Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sunday 8th December 2019
FA Premier League, Amex StadiumLive on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick Off: 16:30 GMT
Brighton and Hove Albion return to the Amex on Sunday afternoon as they host Wolves in the Premier League.
Graham Potter’s side will be looking to build on their impressive midweek win at the Emirates, where they defeated managerless Arsenal 2-1. Albion have shown tremendous promise in their most recent fixtures, and prior to the win over Arsenal, were unfortunate to come away with nothing from Anfield; a game which they dominated for large periods. There’s a real feeling of positivity surrounding Graham Potters side currently.
Wolves similarly were victorious in midweek following their 2-0 triumph over West Ham United at Molineux. The win added more pressure on Hammers boss Mauricio Pellegrini, who has led his side to only one victory in their last nine.
Wednesdays win for Brighton was much needed. Despite their promise over recent weeks, they had very little to show for it. Brighton had lost three of their last four in the league, with their last victory coming at the end of October. Potters side currently sit 13th in the league.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s Wolves side however have gone somewhat under the radar in recent weeks, and their form has seen them reach 5th in the league. Wolves are unbeaten in their last ten in the league (winning five and drawing five). Their last league defeat came at home to Chelsea in September.
Last seasons exploits between these two sides saw Brighton win at the Amex, before a stalemate at Molineux. Brighton are unbeaten in their last four encounters with Wolves, winning three. Brighton completed a league double over Wolves in the 2016/17 season, back when this was Championship fixture. Wolves’ last win in the fixture came in January 2016, where they won 1-0 at the Amex.
The man in charge for this game is Jonathan Moss. The 49-year old has taken charge of twelve top-flight matches so far this season, accumulating a total of forty-two yellow cards, and two red cards. This considered, I would suggest a minimum of 30+ booking points for this clash. Moss took charge of Wolves’ 1-1 draw with Manchester United where he awarded four yellow cards, and has overseen two Brighton matches, their 4-0 defeat to Manchester City where four yellow cards were awarded, and their 3-0 win over Spurs, where he awarded three yellow cards.
This match will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 16:30 GMT on Sunday afternoon.
Prediction: Brighton and Hove Albion 1-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Suggested Tips – Aston Villa vs Leicester City – (BET 365)
- Correct Score – Draw 1-1 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Neil Maupay – (link no longer available).
- Half Time / Full Time – Brighton/Draw- (link no longer available).
- Player to be booked – Dan Burn – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Aston Villa vs Leicester City – (SKYBET)
- Correct Score Group Betting – Draw 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 – 10/3.
- Price Boost – Neil Maupay and Raul Jimenez to score – 15/2.
- Match Specials – Brighton to score in the first 10 Minutes – 15/2.
- Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Maupay to score a header and Wolves to score a penalty –100/1.
Markets last updated at 13:00 GMT on Sunday 8th December 2019.