Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund
Wednesday 13th February 2019, Wembley Stadium
UEFA Champions League – Round of 16
BT Sport 2 – 20:00 GMT
Tottenham will host Borussia Dortmund in the first leg a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 encounter this Wednesday evening.
The hosts scraped through their group stage qualification sharing just eight points with Inter Milan, only for goals scored to come to their advantage. Meanwhile, their opponents made lightwork of their group, topping it with 10 goals scored and just two conceded in six matches.
Tottenham are priced at 13/10 by SkyBet to win and gain advantage in this two-legged tie. Mauricio Pochettino’s injury headache continues with Harry Kane still questionable for the tie. His presence could be sorely missed as he scored four of their nine group stage goals. Hueng-Min Son is the home sides best chance at a goal. The South Korean has returned in the same fashion he left in before his international duties over Christmas – scoring goals. He also has a great record against Dortmund, scoring against them in their last three matches. He is 7/5 to score anytime and 4/1 to score first.
Their last four head to heads have been goal fests and have seen both teams scoring in three of them. SkyBet are offering 15/2 for both teams to score in both halves.
Dortmund are priced at 19/10 to win away from home this Wednesday. Dortmund not only enter this match on the back of impressive Bundesliga form, but also an impressive group stage. The German side kept five clean sheets and conceded just two – the least in the whole tournament. They have also enjoyed watching the likes of Jadon Sancho and Marco Reus tear apart defences. Reus is prominent in the Dortmund attack however is a doubt due a thigh injury. Raphael Guerreiro was in great form during the group stages and bagged four goals. He is 9/2 to score anytime.
The referee for this match will be Spanish official Antonio Mateu Lahoz. At this stage of the competition, yellow and red cards become rather frequent. Over 50+ booking points is 11/8.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 2 HD and kicks off at 20:00.
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 1 – 2 Borussia Dortmund
– The in-form Germans will cause the Spurs defence all sorts of problems. The London club already looked shaky in the group stages.
Suggested Tips – Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund – (BET365)
- Correct Score – Borussia Dortmund win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
- Anytime Goalscorer – Raphael Guerreiro – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund – (SKYBET)
- Full Time Result and Both Teams To Score – Dortmund and Yes – 4/1.
- Correct Score Group Betting – Dortmund to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 10/3.
- Popular RequestABets – Son & Sancho to score and Witsel & Sanchez to be carded – 100/1.
- Scorecast Boost (Double Chance) – Son Heung-min to score first and either Tottenham to win 2-0 or Tottenham to win 2-1 – 20/1.
- RequestABet Specials 11/1 to 28/1 – BTTS, Heung-min, Eriksen & Sancho 1+ shots on target each, 7+ match corners and 20+ booking points each team – 14/1.
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Manchester United vs Paris Saint Germain – Match Preview
Manchester United vs Paris Saint-Germain
Wednesday 12th December 2018, Old Trafford
UEFA Champions League – Round of 16
BT Sport 2 – 20:00 GMT
Man Utd vs PSG: Manchester United host PSG in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout match in what is being billed as the ‘tie of the round’.
Manchester United head into this match in high spirits after another morale-boosting win at the weekend. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men came away with a confident 3-0 win against Fulham. Solskjaer made several changes for that match, resting Victor Lindelof, Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard for this crucial fixture. Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial were the standout performers at Craven Cottage and were both on the scoresheet. Martial, in particular, was a livewire throughout and will be vying for starting spot on Tuesday night. That was their 10th win from their last 11 matches, which will give United the belief they can overturn the French champions.
PSG are without several key men for this match. Two of their attacking trio are missing, with Neymar and Edison Cavani out through injury. Kylian Mbappe will likely lead the line, with former United man Angel Di Maria in support. With Marco Verratti also a major doubt, PSG will be hoping to avoid a poor result, that would leave them out of the tie. Similarly to United, PSG have won nine of their last 11 games in all competitions. Their cup defeat to Guingamp and Lyon are their only blips, as they sit ten points clear in Ligue 1, with two games in hand.
Danielle Orsato is the referee for this game. The Italian official has averaged six cards per game in Serie A, across 12 league games. That is the third highest in that division. As a result, I would advise a maximum of 60+ total booking points for this fixture.
This game will be Solskjaer’s toughest time in charge of United. They will be confident going into it, but it will be tough to keep a clean sheet. I think they’ll edge this game and take a lead to the Parc des Princes.
West Bromwich Albion vs Nottingham Forest will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 2 with kick off at 20:00 GMT.
Prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Paris St Germain
Suggested Tips – Manchester United vs Paris St Germain – (BET365)
- Correct Score – Manchester United win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Marcus Rashford – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Manchester United vs Paris St Germain – (SKYBET)
- Both Players to score – Mbappe and Martial to score – 11/4.
- Price Boost – Paul Pogba to score from outside the penalty area – 22/1.
- RequestABet Specials – Alves & Mbappe 2+ shots on target each and Lingard 1+ shots on target – 28/1.
- Popular RequestABets – Manchester Utd to win, BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 12/1.
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West Bromwich Albion vs Nottingham Forest – Match Preview
West Bromwich Albion vs Nottingham Forest
Tuesday 11th February 2019
The Championship, The Hawthorns
Sky Sports Main Event – Kick-Off: 20:00pm
WBA vs Forest: West Brom will be hoping to build on their win at the weekend and close the gap to the automatic promotion places when they host Forest at the Hawthorns.
The Albion came away with a 1-0 win over Stoke at the weekend. Dwight Gayle scored the winner, his 16th goal of the season as the Baggies registered a third clean sheet in five games. The result left them fourth in the table, five points off the automatic promotion places, with a game in hand. Darren Moore’s side have only won three of their last eight games in all competitions, which is a run they desperately need to improve. Despite that run, they still have a major shot at automatic promotion. They are without a win in their last three home games, which needs to be addressed if they are to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
Forest’s promotion push was given a timely boost at the weekend with a 2-1 win over Brentford. The result was Martin O’Neill’s second win in four games. It leaves them ninth in the table, five points behind sixth-placed Bristol City, having played a game extra. Lewis Grabban was recalled to the against the Bees and netted his 16th of the campaign. The 31-year-old needs to play a crucial role between now and the end of the season if they’re to break into the play-offs. On the road, Forest have lost their four and haven’t tasted victory in seven matches.
Lee Mason is the referee for this fixture. The Englishman has officiated 2 second-tier matches this season, having spent most of his season in the Premier League. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 10. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 30+ total points for this fixture.
West Brom side will be buoyed a win and a clean sheet at the weekend but need to address their home form. Forest are sick travellers and therefore I think that will see the hosts through.
West Bromwich Albion vs Nottingham Forest will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event with kick off at 20:00 GMT.
Prediction: West Bromwich Albion 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Suggested Tips – West Bromwich Albion vs Nottingham Forest – (BET365)
- Correct Score – West Bromwich Albion win 3-1 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Dwight Gayle – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – West Bromwich Albion vs Nottingham Forest – (SKYBET)
- To Score and Win – Jay Rodriguez – 11/4.
- Price Boost – Joe Lolley to score from outside the penalty area – 22/1.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United – Match Preview
Wolves vs Newcastle United
Monday 11th February 2019
FA Premier League, Molineux
Live on Sky Sports Main Event – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT
This Monday night will see a Premier League clash between Wolves and Newcastle United.
The hosts have really impressed this season after promotion from the championship last season as they currently sit in 7th. Meanwhile, recent form has helped Newcastle get out the relegation zone however they are still just two points from the drop.
Wolves are favourites for this match and are priced by SkyBet at 7/10 to win. The midlands-based club have been very impressive in recent weeks. They are unbeaten in five matches in al competitions. Much of this is thanks to their presence in front of goal. Mexican loanee Raul Jiminez has been the main man in front of goal and has bagged 9 goals for the season. He is priced at 11/8 to score anytime.
Despite their impressive showing, they have kept just one clean sheet in their last 10 matches. They are priced at 3/1 to win and both teams to score.
Newcastle are priced at 9/2 to grab three points away from home. Rafa Benitez’ side have managed with a tough run of fixtures rather well. Their recent loss to Spurs will be easily forgotten as their 2-1 victory over Man City is still fresh in the fan’s memories. Amongst the goals in that famous victory was striker Salomon Rondon. He currently has six goals this season and hasn’t even played the full season. SkyBet have priced him at 23/10 to score anytime and is also 5/4 to have a total of 3 or more shots.
Defensively, Newcastle have struggled this season. They have conceded 33 goals in 25 matches and managed just one clean sheet in their last seven outings. They are 11/1 to win and for both teams to score.
The referee for this match will be Graham Scott. The official has been rather lenient this season and has averaged 31 booking points in his 5 Premier League matches in charge.
Wolves vs Newcastle United will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event HD and kicks off at 20:00.
Prediction: Wolves 2 – 1 Newcastle United
The home side are too strong for the resilient visitors.
Suggested Tips – Wolves vs Newcastle United – (BET365):
- Correct score: Wolves to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
- Anytime Goalscorer – Raul Jimenez – (link no longer available). (NB).
Suggested Tips – Wolves vs Newcastle United – (SKYBET):
- Correct Score Group Betting – Wolves to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 6/4.
- Popular RequestABet- Jimenez to score a header and Newcastle to miss a penalty – 250/1.
- Popular RequestABet – Joao Moutinho, Ruben Neves, Ayoze Perez and Matt Ritchie to have 5+ shots on target between them – 18/1.
- Previous RequestABet Winners – Wolves 2-1, 10+ match corners and 20+ booking points each team – 40/1.
- RequestABet Specials 80/1 and above – Jimenez & Rondon to score a header – 100/1.
- Previous RequestABet Winners – Over 1.5 goals, 6+ Wolves corners, 4+ Newcastle corners and 10+ booking points each team – 5/1. (NAP).
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Manchester City vs Chelsea – Match Preview
Manchester City vs Chelsea
Sunday 10th February 2019
FA Premier League, Etihad Stadium
Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick-Off: 16:00 GMT
Manchester City vs Chelsea: City will be looking to move back to the top of the Premier League table when they face Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
City moved top of the Premier League table on Wednesday night with a 2-0 win away at Everton. That lifted Pep Guardiola’s men ahead of Liverpool on goal difference at the top of the league, although the Reds do have a game in hand – which is away at Manchester United. After also beating Arsenal 3-1 at the weekend, City have gained a physiological advantage in the race for the title. If they pick up maximum points from their next two games they will keep their lead at the top. That will increase the pressure on Liverpool, which could see them drop points. Sergio Aguero’s hat-trick at the weekend was his 10th in the Premier League, only Alan Shearer (11) has more. With the Argentine in superb form, he would be a good bet for first goal scorer on Sunday.
The Blues will be hoping for a result against City as they bid to hold off Manchester United’s push for second place. The Red Devils moved a point ahead of the Blues after their win over Fulham on Saturday. Maurizio Sarri’s side will be buoyed by their 5-0 thrashing of Huddersfield last weekend, with new striker Gonzalo Higuain bagging a brace. The Argentine striker had his best scoring spell under Sarri at Napoli and the pair will be hoping to rekindle that relationship at Stamford Bridge. The Blues need to address their form on the road after failing to win any of their last four games – losing three. That highlights the lack of character and consistency in the Chelsea ranks, which needs to be addressed between now and the end of the season.
Mike Dean is the referee for this fixture. The Englishman has officiated 13 top-flight matches this season. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 50.4. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 60+ total points for this fixture. Dean’s next red card will be the 100th of his career.
City look relentless and are breathing down Liverpool’s necks. They look the form side and therefore I think they will edge out this an inconsistent Chelsea side.
Manchester City vs Chelsea will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League HD and kicks off at 16:00 GMT.
Prediction: Manchester City 3-1 Chelsea
Suggested Tips – Manchester City vs Chelsea – (BET365):
- Correct score: Manchester City to win 3-1 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Sergio Aguero – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Manchester City vs Chelsea – (SKYBET):
- Correct Score Group Betting – Manchester City to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 15/8.
- Both Players to Score – Raheem Sterling and Gonzalo Higuain – 9/1.
- Mike Dean Specials – Either Manager to be sent to the stands – 20/1.
- Scorecast Boost – Sergio Aguero to score first and Manchester City to win 3-1 – 50/1.
- Popular RequestABet – Aguero & Higuain to score and Walker & Azpilicueta to be carded – 80/1.
- Popular RequestABet – Luiz to score a header and Manchester City to score a penalty – 125/1.
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Sterling and Higuain to both score – 9/1.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City – Match Preview
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City
Sunday 10th February 2019
FA Premier League, Wembley Stadium
Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick-Off: 13:30 GMT
Tottenham will entertain Leicester City in Premier League action thus Super Sunday.
The hosts enter this match in good form with three league wins in a row. An impressive feat given their recent absentees. Meanwhile, the visitors will be hoping to end their nightmare run which has seen them get just one point from their last four outings.
Tottenham are favourites for this encounter and are priced at 4/6 by SkyBet to win the match. Spurs have made small marginal gains on the top two in recent weeks. Their 8 wins in last 10 matches a big factor. The comeback of South Korean Son Heung-Min has been vital for Mauricio Pochettino’s side. Son has scored in both matches since his return from the Asian Cup and has 10 for the campaign. He is 7/2 to break the deadlock.
Spurs have also continued an unusual record of not managing a draw in their 25 league matches. They are also yet to take part in a 0-0 match. If you fancy a goal fest, it is 9/1 for both teams to score in both halves.
Leicester are in a tough spot and their price reflects that, with a market of 4/1 on SkyBet for them to win. The Foxes recent woes has put manager Claude Puel under some pressure. Whilst they have scored a goal in their last six matches, they have only managed to win just one. Attackers James Maddison and Jamie Vardy have struggled in recent weeks to find the back of the net. Vardy is the club’s top scorer with seven for the term and is 11/5 to score anytime and get back to his goal scoring ways.
Leicester’s away matches have been a haven for corners. Their matches on the road have produced an average of 11.69 corners. SkyBet are offering 1/1 for 11+ corners.
The referee for this match will be Michael Oliver. The official has received much praise this season for his performances and has averaged 31.4 booking points in his 14 Premier League matches in charge.
The match will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League HD and kicks off at 13:30.
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Leicester City
– This could be a tight match however the home side’s confidence without Harry Kane should see them grab three points.
Suggested Tips – Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City – (BET365):
- Correct score: Tottenham Hotspur to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Son Heung-Min – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City – (SKYBET):
- Correct Score Group Betting – Tottenham Hotspur to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 7/4.
- RequestABet Special up to 10/1 – Over 1.5 goals, Heung-min 1+ shots on target & Moura 1+ shots on target, 6+ match corners and 20+ match booking pts – 5/2.
- Popular RequestABet – Maddison to score from outside the area and Tottenham to score a penalty – 80/1.
- RequestABet Insurance – Jamie Vardy to score, Davinson Sanchez to be carded and Toby Alderweireld to be carded – 125/1.
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Brighton vs Burnley – Match Preview
Brighton vs Burnley
Saturday 9th February 2019
FA Premier League, American Express Community Stadium
Live on BT Sport 1 HD – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT
Brighton and Hove Albion will play host to relegation candidates Burnley in Premier League action this Saturday evening.
Five places and only three points separate these two, who are worryingly checking their shoulder on the teams below them. The hosts will be hoping to forget their recent form whilst the visitors will want to continue their six-match unbeaten run.
Brighton are priced at 11/10 by SkyBet to win the match. The home side have had no time for rest after their FA Cup extra-time win over West Brom on Wednesday night. They will be hoping that winning feeling can return to their league campaign as they have managed three losses and two draws in their last five matches. They would be in a much worse position however if it wasn’t for striker Glenn Murray. The attacker has 10 goals for the season, seven of which have been scored at home. He is 6/5 to score anytime.
Brighton’s home form has been rather impressive in comparison to their away form. They have conceded 12 goals in 12 home matches. If you fancy them to keep a clean sheet, then backing them to win to nil at 21/10 should tempt you.
In form Burnley are priced at a tempting 14/5 to win. Sean Dyche’s side have improved since the fear of relegation became a real threat. They are unbeaten in six league matches but are still just two points from the drop. Ashley Barnes has been the saviour for the Clarets are times and has chipped in with six goals this season. He is priced at 9/4 to score anytime.
More than half of Burnley’s Premier League away matches have been 0-0 at half-time. SkyBet are offering 11/8 for that score line at the half way point.
The referee for this match will be Stuart Attwell. The official has been rather lenient when in charge and has averaged 30 booking points in his 9 top flight matches.
Brighton vs Burnley will be televised on BT Sport 1 HD and kicks off at 17:30.
Prediction: Brighton 0 – 1 Burnley
– They have hit form at a crucial time in the season and confidence will be high for the visitors.
Suggested Tips – Brighton vs Burnley- (BET365):
- Correct score: Burnley to win 1-0 – (link no longer available).
- Anytime Goalscorer – Ashley Barnes – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Brighton vs Burnley – (SKYBET):
- Correct Score Group Betting – Burnley to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 7/2.
- Half Time / Full TIme – Draw / Burnley – 7/1.
- Popular RequestABet- Murray & Tarkowski to score a header – 125/1.
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Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion – Match Preview
Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion
Saturday 9th February 2019
SkyBet Championship, BET365 Stadium
Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT
Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albioin: the visitors will be hoping to bounce back from defeat against Middlesbrough by closing the gap on the top two with a win against Stoke City.
The Baggies suffered a blow in their bid for automatic promotion after a 3-2 defeat at the Hawthorns last weekend. Despite leading the game 2-1, a Britt Assombalonga ensured former boss Tony Pulis came away with three points. That result has left Darren Moore’s side in fourth, seven points behind the top two, but with a game in hand. West Brom’s Achilles heel is evident – they have conceded the most goals out of any side in the top eight. Individual errors have proved costly, with two of Boro’s three goals coming from avoidable mistakes. Whilst they may have the best strike force in the division – Dwight Gayle and Jay Rodriguez were both target on Saturday – if they can’t keep clean sheets, they won’t go up automatically. With the gap at seven points – potentially four – the Baggies need to bounce back at Stoke, to ensure the gap doesn’t widen further.
Stoke have had a mixed start to life under Nathan Jones. It’s clear nothing is expected of this campaign despite their being 16 games left. The new boss has experimented with a back three in recent weeks, with varying degrees of success. Stoke are this season’s underachievers, haven’t been odds-on favourites to win the league in August. They’re now 15th, nine points off the play-offs. They have won one of their last nine in all competitions, which came at home to Leeds. Between now and the end of the campaign, Jones will be assessing his squad, to decide who to keep in the summer. That means the squad are playing for their futures, which should bring some fight from them.
Jeremy Simpson is the referee for this fixture. The Englishman has officiated 15 second-tier matches this season. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 38.7. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 50+ total points for this fixture.
If West Brom are serious about the top two, these are the sort of games they must win. Stoke are out of form and the Baggies have won four of their last five away games, however, so I’m backing the visitors for all three points.
Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football with kick off at 17:30 GMT.
Prediction: Stoke City 1-2 West Bromwich Albion
Suggested Tips – Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion – (BET365):
- Correct score: West Bromwich Albion to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Dwight Gayle – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion – (SKYBET):
- Both Players to Score – Sam Vokes & Jay Rodriguez – 17/2.
- Full Time Result & Both Teams to Score – West Bromwich Albion and Yes – 11/2.
- Popular RequestABet- Williams to score a header and West Brom to score a penalty – 200/1.
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Fulham vs Manchester United – Match Preview
Fulham vs Manchester United
Tuesday 9th February 2019
FA Premier League, Craven Cottage
Live on Sky Sports Main Event – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT
Fulham vs Manchester United: United will be hoping to jump up to fourth in the Premier League table when they travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham on Saturday lunch-time.
The Red Devils made it nine wins from ten matches under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the weekend, thanks to a solitary goal from Marcus Rashford. The Englishman was once again preferred to Romelu Lukaku down the middle and reaped the rewards with an early strike. That goal was his eighth in 13 appearances for the Red Devils – ten of which have come under the Norwegian. With Arsenal dropping points and Chelsea performing inconsistency, there is now a genuine expectation, as much of a belief, that United will finish in the top four. They were 11 points adrift of fourth when Solskjaer took over, which underlines how successful he has been. They have won their last five games on the road and will be expecting another three points on Saturday.
Fulham come into this game after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace. Claudio Ranieri’s side sit 19th in the Premier League table, seven points adrift of safety. If the Cottagers want to turn their season around, they are going to have to become harder to beat, especially at home. They have won two of their three league matches at Craven Cottage, against teams in and around them. However, with Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City the next three visitors to London, they may need a result against one of the big boys. On the road, they have to stop losing games, or they will be back in the second tier at the first time of asking.
Paul Tierney is the referee for this fixture. The Englishman has officiated 11 top-flight matches this season. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 40 Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 60+ total points for this fixture.
Fulham have looked far from convincing in recent weeks – even against Brighton, they were 2-0 down before battling back. I think United will claim another three points here and may even do it without breaking stride.
Fulham vs Manchester United will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League HD and kicks off at 12:30 GMT.
Prediction: Fulham 0-2 Manchester United
Suggested Tips – Fulham vs Manchester United – (BET365):
- Correct score: Manchester United to win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Marcus Rashford – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Fulham vs Manchester United – (SKYBET):
- Both Players to Score – Anthony Martial & Alexandra Mitrovic – 11/1.
- Popular RequestABet- Over 1.5 goals, 3+ Fulham corners, 5+ Manchester Utd corners and 10+ booking points each team – 15/8.
- Popular RequestABet – Pogba 70+ passes, Mitrovic 2+ shots on target and Matic 3+ tackles – 14/1.
- ScorecastBoost – Jesse Lingard to score first and Manchester Utd to win 2-0 – 66/1.
- RequestABet Specials 33/1 and 66/1 – Mitrovic to score a header and Pogba to score from outside the area – 33/1.
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Aston Villa vs Sheffield United – Match Preview
Aston Villa vs Sheffield United
Friday 8th February 2019
SkyBet Championship, Villa Park
Live on Sky Sports Main Event HD – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT
Aston Villa vs Sheffield United: The blades will be hoping to close the gap on the automatic promotion places when they travel to Villa Park on Friday night to take on Aston Villa.
The Blades moved to within three points of the top two after their 2-0 win over Bolton at the weekend. Norwich’s victory over Leeds means the Blades sit on 54 points, with the top two level on 54 points. After seemingly looking set for a play-off spot, Chris Wilder’s side have hit a strong run of form. A run of one defeat in seven – and five wins – has shot them into third. A strong January transfer window has also bolstered their squad, with Scott Hogan, Gary Madine and Kieran Dowell all joining on loan. With Billy Sharp and David McGoldrick – who grabbed both goals against the Trotters – still firing on all cylinders, there is real competition for places in the United squad. At the other end, they possess the third best defence in the league.
Aston Villa are struggling to get any sort of momentum going. Dean Smith’s men are ninth in the table, four points outside the top six. Villa’s main Achilles heel has been their defence this season, so they will be boosted by the addition of Tyrone Mings. The on-loan Bournemouth defender kept a clean sheet on his debut at Reading at the weekend but was involved in a controversially incident with Nelson Oliveria. Mings won’t receive any retrospective action, luckily for Villa. Villa have won just one of their last six games in all competitions – drawing their last three of their last four league home matches 2-2. They need to start turning these draws into wins, or they will miss out of the play-offs, which would be a major disappointment.
Tony Harrington is the referee for this fixture. The Englishman has officiated 11 second-tier matches this season. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 30. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 50+ total points for this fixture.
Sheffield United are in good form but aren’t quite as strong on the road as they are at Bramall Lane. Contrastingly, Villa are seeking to find some form at home. As a result, I think the Blades might edge this one, but I wouldn’t be shocked to see another draw.
Aston Villa vs Sheffield United will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football with kick off at 19:45 GMT.
Prediction: Aston Villa 1-2 Sheffield United
Suggested Tips – Aston Villa vs Sheffield United – (BET365):
- Correct score: Sheffield United to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Jack McGoldrick – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Aston Villa vs Sheffield United – (SKYBET):
- Both Players to Score – Billy Sharp and Tammy Abraham – 9/2.
- Full Time Result & Both Teams to Score – Draw & Yes – 3/1.
- Popular RequestABet – Sheffield United to win, BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 28/1.
- Popular RequestABet – Abraham to score a header and Sheffield Utd to score a penalty – 80/1.
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