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Match Betting Preview - Millwall vs Swansea City, Saturday 1st September 2018, The Championship, The Den. Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT.

Millwall vs Swansea City
Saturday 1st September 2018
FA Premier League, The Den

Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT

Millwall vs Swansea City – both sides will be looking to rectify recent poor form and look back up the table.

After a seven-year stay in the Premier League came to an end, it has been turmoil at the Liberty Stadium. In recent years, both manager and player turnover has been far higher than wanted. Ex-Ostersunds boss Graham Potter is not at the helm but perhaps not in the circumstances he was originally promised.

Key players such as the Ayew brothers, Alfie Mawson, Lukasz Fabianski and Federico Fernandez have all left. Relegation deems squad depletion as inevitable, but the manner of the transfer window left fans with an incredulously bitter taste. Adequate reinforcements did not arrive, as the board repeatedly stated, ‘the money is not available’.

So, complete restructuring took precedent. Potter has brought in young and hungry players for the new challenge. Swansea’s start to the season gave plenty of promise, winning two and drawing two of the first four matches. That included a positive performance in a 2-2 draw with early Championship front-runners Leeds United. Losses at home to Bristol City and then to Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup however mean the Swans are winless in four.

The Swans are now 10th on eight points but are still just a point away from the coveted play-off places. Millwall are further back in 16th, however a win will put the two sides level.

The Lions also had a relatively decent start, drawing against Middlesbrough and beating Derby County within the first three fixtures. Losses to relegation favourites Rotherham and winless-at-the-time Sheffield Wednesday have, however, since quelled early optimism.

Neil Harris has done well to keep the key players and core of his squad. Testament to Harris’ team-building, recent acquisition Tom Bradshaw from Barnsley is The Lions’ first ever £1m signing. In comparison to some of the money lavishly spent in England’s second tier that is some achievement. Last season’s eighth place finish succeeded expectations, so this year consolidation as a solid Championship team is the aim.

This match offers a good opportunity for both clubs to get back to winning ways. Millwall are a difficult team to beat, especially at The Den, so Swansea will have a real test at hand. Goals have been the difficulty for the two sides, scoring just five apiece so far. To put that into perspective, only the league’s bottom-five teams have managed less.

This will be referee Graham Scott’s first Championship match of the season. Scott’s previous three games this campaign have seen a total of just six yellow cards given, showing leniency.

Both are expected to finish midtable, but with such an unpredictable and tightly-fought division, you never know what the catalyst could be. We all know what the prize is.

Millwall vs Swansea City will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football from the Den with kick off at 17:30 GMT.

Prediction – Millwall 1-1 Swansea City 

Suggested Tips – Millwall vs Swansea City (BET365)

  • Correct Score – 1-1 Draw – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Millwall vs Swansea City (SKYBET)

  • Scorecast – Oli McBurnie 1st goalscorer and 1-1 draw – 28/1.
  • Both teams to score and under 2.5 goals in match – 9/2.
  • Under 15 booking points – 7/2.

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Match Betting Preview - Leicester City vs Liverpool, Saturday 1st September 2018, FA Premier League, King Power Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT.

Leicester City vs Liverpool
Saturday 1st September 2018
FA Premier League, King Power Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Main Event – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT

Leicester City vs Liverpool – A tricky test at Leicester faces Liverpool as they look to continue their perfect start to the season.

Whilst trouble blooms across the M62 for a certain Manchester club, Liverpool seem to be going from strength to strength. The now infamous defeat against Brighton for United has delightful symmetry for Liverpool fans, swatting away the same opponents despite also not being at the usual best.

Jurgen Klopp’s side took a fair share of stick for defensive frailties last season, but are yet to concede a goal this term. Much of that has been down to the much-discussed impact of defensive colossus Virgil van Dijk. In fact, no side has kept more clean sheets or conceded less goals since his arrival at Anfield in January.

That puts into perspective the potentially frightening team that Klopp is in the process of building. The fearsome attacking trio of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohammed Salah smashed a total of 91 goals last season. Mane (3) and Salah (2) are already both off to a flying start too.

Liverpool currently sit in first and are serious title contenders, make no bones about it. Additions in key areas such as Alisson in goal and Naby Keita and Fabinho in the middle are essential. 2017/18 runaway Champions Manchester City have already dropped points against Wolves, so the impetus is on Liverpool to keep winning. Thus, proving their genuine credentials.

Leicester will be no easy foes, however. Claude Puel’s side came 9th last season after a rocky start, and will be looking to improve on that finish. There is no reason The Foxes cannot be the ‘best of the rest’ after the big six.

A solid start, whilst being unfortunate to lose the opener 2-1 to United, puts Leicester in good stead this campaign. Victories over Wolves and Southampton, via a last-minute 25-yard winner from Harry Maguire, have fanned the flames of optimism. Missing talisman Jamie Vardy through suspension will be a big blow though. A win would put these two sides level on points, a big coup.

Paul Tierney is the man in the middle for a third Premier League fixture this season. Tierney has given three and four yellows in the Burnley vs Watford and Newcastle vs Chelsea games respectively so far. A consistent and middling total. Should Liverpool’s attack run The Foxes defence ragged, cards could be induced, such as for Aaron Wan Bissaka against Palace.

Come the end of the season, Leicester are seeking a foray into Europe. Liverpool are desperately gunning to end the 29-year title drought. This should prove to be a Premier League match of the highest order, with quality throughout.

Leicester City vs Liverpool will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League with kick-off at 12:30 GMT.

Prediction – Leicester City 1-3 Liverpool

Suggested Tips – Leicester City vs Liverpool – (BET365)

  • Correct Score Liverpool win 3-1 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Leicester City vs Liverpool – (SKYBET)

  • Liverpool to win, BTTS, 12+ match corners and 40+ match booking points – 14/1.
  • Scorecast – Sadio Mane first goalscorer, correct score 3-1 – 40/1.
  • Correct Score Group Betting – Liverpool to win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 – 7/2.
  • Over 3.5 goals and 7+ corners each team – 40/1.

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Match Betting Preview - Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur, Monday 27th August 2018, FA Premier League, Old Trafford. Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT.

Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Monday 27th August 2018
FA Premier League, Old Trafford

Live on Sky Sports Main Event – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT

Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur: Manchester United will be looking to bounce back from last week’s defeat against Brighton when they take on Tottenham at Old Trafford.

Jose Mourinho’s side suffered their first defeat of the season at the Amex last weekend, losing 3-2 to Brighton. With Mourinho for his ‘third season meltdowns’, there are already worrying signs for Red Devils fans. Ed Woodward didn’t back his man in the transfer window, as United failed to sign a much-needed centre back. Woodward found fault with each of Mourinho’s targets, with Toby Alderweireld now 29, Jerome Boateng injury-prone and Harry Maguire costing £70m. However, if United want to close the gap to City they needed to invest in a defender. You can’t bring in Mourinho, knowing that he is a manager for now, rather than the future and not back him – especially after giving a contract extension in January.

Tottenham have started the season with two wins, despite not quite being at their best with a number of World Cup stars absent. Harry Kane got himself off and running for the new season last week; ending his August hoodoo in the process. The Englishman had previously gone 15th matches without a goal in August, but sealed Spurs win with their third goal in a 3-1 win over Fulham. Despite failing to make any signings in the summer, Tottenham still look strong. Lucas Moura, who has struggled since joining from PSG last January, has started the season well. The Brazilian feels like a new addition and is starting to turn in the calibre of performance Spurs supporters were expecting when he joined six months ago.

Craig Pawson is the referee for Monday night’s clash. The Englishman has averaged 50+ booking points over two games, having issued red cards in both matches. He has also shown five yellow cards in his two games, so therefore I would advise a maximum of 40+ total match booking points.

It’s very hard to tell how United will react from last week’s loss. They could either down tools completely, or blow Tottenham out the water – they have the potential to do either. I’m expecting an improved performance, but Spurs don’t lose many games. Therefore, I think this could be a draw, or one goal separating the teams.

Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football with kick off at 20:00 GMT.

Prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur.

Suggested Tips – Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur – (BET365):

  • Correct score: United to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur – (SKYBET):

  • Both Players to Score – Lukaku and Kane to both score – 5/1.
  • BTTS and FT draw – 3/1.
  • First Goalscorer – Christian Eriksen to score first – 9/1.
  • Scorecast Boost (Double Chance) – Dele Alli to score first and either Tottenham to win 2-1 or Draw 2-2 – 45/1.
  • RequestABet Specials 80/1 and above – Kane and Lukaku both to score a header – 80/1.
  • @FootyAccums Specials – BTTS, 3+ corners each team and 10+ booking points each team – 7/4. (NAP).
  • RequestABet Insurance – A goal to be scored from a Header, from Outside of the area and from a Penalty Area – 25/1. (NB).
  • RequestABet Specials 80/1 and above – Lukaku 2+ Shots on Target & Kane 2+ Shots on Target, 8+ match corners and Young & Dier to be carded – 80/1.

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Match Betting Preview - Newcastle United vs Chelsea, Sunday 26th August 2018, FA Premier League, St James Park. Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 16:00 GMT.

Newcastle United vs Chelsea
Sunday 26th August 2018
FA Premier League, St James Park

Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 16:00 GMT

Newcastle United vs Chelsea – Newcastle and Chelsea will go head to head this Super Sunday in Premier League action.

The hosts have been a picture of frustration so far. Meanwhile, Chelsea have flourished under new management in Maurizio Sarri.

Newcastle are priced at 4/1 to win this match by SkyBet, in light of their disappointing draw with Cardiff in their last outing. They have managed only one point from two matches. They should have continued their promising showing from the Tottenham loss however their creative players such as Kenedy couldn’t get into the game. Jamaal Lascelles has marshalled the backline superbly under Benitez’ management but will have his hands full with Alvaro Morata and Eden Hazard this weekend. Joselu will be a key figure if Newcastle are to provide a shock. The Spaniard is priced at 9/1 to score first this weekend.

Chelsea have had a strong start to the season and are priced at 8/13 to beat Newcastle away from home. Their recent victory to Arsenal did not come without its drama, however a late finish from left wing back Marcos Alonso made sure all three points were secured at Stamford Bridge to make it six points from two games. Spanish winger Pedro has kept Eden Hazard out of the starting line-up and scored twice so far. He is 15/8 to score anytime however it is unsure whether Hazard, priced at 13/8, will return to the starting side. Chelsea should have too much quality for Newcastle – expect plenty of possession, shots and corners for the visitors. They’ve averaged 5 corners per match so far but expect 7+ this weekend.

The referee for this match will be Paul Tierney. The official brandished three yellow cards in his only match of the season so far. Newcastle are no strangers to the referee’s pocket so expect 40+ booking points.

Newcastle United vs Chelsea will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and kicks off at 16:00 GMT.

Prediction: Newcastle United 0 – 2 Chelsea

Suggested Tips – Newcastle United vs Chelsea – (BET365)

  • Correct Score – 2-0 Chelsea – (link no longer available).
    – Chelsea will have too much attacking prowess for the Newcastle defence to deal with.

Suggested Tips – Newcastle United vs Chelsea – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Chelsea to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 13/8.
  • Scorecast Boost – Eden Hazard to score first and Chelsea to win 2-1 – 40/1.
  • Both players to score – Alvaro Morata and Eden Hazard – 5/1.

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Match Betting Preview - Watford vs Crystal Palace, Sunday 26th August 2018, FA Premier League, Vicarage Road. Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 13:30 GMT.

Watford vs Crystal Palace
Sunday 26th August 2018
FA Premier League, Vicarage Road

Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 13:30 GMT

Watford vs Crystal Palace – Watford will host Crystal Palace in Premier League action this Super Sunday.

Both clubs have begun their campaigns in a positive fashion. Watford have won both their matches whilst Crystal Palace won on the opening weekend. Neither club will have their eyes set on anything more than a midtable finish for the season however both will expect to get point from a match like this.

The hosts have got off to a flyer and are priced by SkyBet at 6/4 to continue their winning streak. A dominant display on the opening day against Brighton was followed up by a clinical showing away at Burnley that has seen them bag five goals and concede only one. Argentinian midfielder Roberto Pereyra has looked a bright spark in attack and has already scored twice this season. He’s priced at 9/1 to break the deadlock this Sunday.

The Hornet’s rely on their commanding midfield to dictate the tempo of matches as well as get stuck in. Midfielder Will Hughes is living up to his reputation and many believe he could be a key figure on the right wing. The stamina and grit of Abdoulaye Doucoure and Etienne Capoue in the middle could see Palace struggle to break through the lines of midfield to attack. A team in good form – worth backing at their price.

Crystal Palace – priced at 19/10 – were unfortunate in their last outing to come out with a 2-0 loss to Liverpool. A penalty decision that split opinion was converted by James Milner before a trademark late counter attack sealed the 2-0 victory for Klopp’s side at Selhurst Park. However, there were many promising signs for The Eagles. Wilfried Zaha looked dangerous once more and is priced at a tempting 2/1 to score anytime. Andros Townsend and Jeffery Schlupp had plenty of positive moments on the wings and new signing Max Meyer also impressed when introduced. Their fluid attack was very unfortunate to not score against Liverpool but is priced well at 15/8 to score 2+ goals this Sunday.

The referee for this match will be Anthony Taylor. The official has averaged only 15 booking points in his two matches so far. Don’t expect too many cards.

Watford vs Crystal Palace will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK and kicks off at 13:30 GMT.

Prediction: Watford 1 – 1 Crystal Palace

Watford vs Crystal Palace – Suggested Tips – (BET365)

  • Correct Score: Draw 1-1  – (link no longer available).
    – Both teams have similar assets that could cancel each other out. Could be a stalemate in all fairness.

Watford vs Crystal Palace – Suggested Tips – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 Draw – 10/3.
  • Both players to score – Andre Gray and Wilfried Zaha – 17/2.
  • A goal in both halves – Yes – 10/11.

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Match Betting Preview - Liverpool vs Brighton and Hove Albion, Saturday 25th August 2018, FA Premier League, Anfield. Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT.

Liverpool vs Brighton and Hove Albion
Saturday 25th August 2018
FA Premier League, Anfield

Live on BT Sports 1 – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT

Liverpool vs Brighton – The Reds will be looking for a third league win in as many games when they face Brighton at Anfield.

The Reds secured back to back league victories with a 2-0 win against Crystal Palace on Monday night. James Milner’s penalty and Sadio Mane’s injury-time strike did the damage against ten-man Palace. Naby Keita put in another eye-catching display, having impressed in their opening-day win again West Ham. The midfield playmaker was a constant threat; he already looks like a fine purchase having made the £60m move from Red Bull Leipzig. Mane has also started the season in fine form, with three goals in two games. He has continued his partnership with Mohamad Salah and Roberto Firmino, who are a nightmare for any defence.

Virgil van Dijk produced another man of the match performance. The Dutch defender has been a revelation since joining the club from Southampton last January for £75m. He has installed an air of confidence in the back four, along with the addition of Alisson in goal. VVD looks like the perfect tutor for Joe Gomez, who has begun the season as his centre-back partner.

Brighton grabbed their first win of the new season with an eye-catching victory over Manchester United. The Seagulls condemned Jose Mourinho’s side to their first defeat of the campaign, with Glenn Murray, Pascal Gross and Shane Duffy inflicting the damage. There has been plenty of talk about ‘second season syndrome’ at the Amex, but Chris Hughton’s side put those concerns at ease with a fantastic display. They are, however, a much different proposition on the road – it’s their home form that kept them up last season.

Chris Kavanagh has been appointed as the referee for this game. The Englishman has officiated one match this season, showing three yellow cards. Last season he averaged 38.7 booking points and therefore I’d advise a maximum of 40+ for this game.

Liverpool have looked already looked as though they will be the strongest side to challenge Manchester City for the title. Brighton are a match for most at home, but they struggle away from the Amex. As a result, I’d plump for a home win, with the Reds to bag a few goals in the process.

Liverpool vs Brighton will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 1 with kick off at 17:30 GMT.

Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Brighton

Suggested Tips – Wolves vs Manchester City – (BET365):

  • Correct score: Liverpool to win 3-0 – (link no longer available).
  • Mane to score first – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Wolves vs Manchester City – (SKYBET):

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Liverpool to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 15/8.
  • Both Players to Score – Roberto Firmino and Mohammed Salah – 21/10.
  • Scorecast Boost – Mohamed Salah to score first and Liverpool to win 3-0 – 22/1.

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Match Betting Preview - Watford vs Crystal Palace, Sunday 26th August 2018, FA Premier League, Vicarage Road. Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 13:30 GMT.

Wolves vs Manchester City
Saturday 25th August 2018
FA Premier League, Molineaux

Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT

Wolves vs Manchester City – The champions will be looking to maintain their 100% start to the season when they face Wolves, who are still looking for their first win.

City have laid down a marker already this campaign, following up their 2-0 win at Arsenal by thumping Huddersfield 6-1. Despite having a number of World Cup stars unavailable, and Kevin De Bruyne injured, City romped home as Sergio Aguero bagged a hattrick. It was the Argentine’s third treble in nine games as he moved up to tenth in the all-time Premier League goalscorers list. David Silva also marked his return to the side with a peach of a free-kick, having missed the win at the Emirates last week. City just look a class above the rest. The signing of Riyad Mahrez and Benjamin Mendy’s return to fitness has only made them stronger. Whilst they will miss De Bruyne’s creativity in midfield, Pep Guardiola has an abundance of options to choose from to replace the Belgian.

Wolves suffered their first defeat of the season last weekend, losing 2-0 to Leicester. Wolves hit the woodwork three times but couldn’t find a breakthrough, leaving them searching for their first win since returning to the top flight. It’s the second week in a row they have failed to take advantage against ten men, as Jamie Vardy was dismissed for a late tackle of Matt Doherty. Wolves have been unlucky so far, but need to find a more ruthless edge in front of goal. Their general play is good; they just need to sharpen up in both 18-yard boxes. New signing Adama Traore did look lively from the bench and could be in line for his first start at the weekend, as could defensive midfielder Lars Dendoncker.

Martin Atkinson is the referee for this game. The Englishman has an average booking points total of 30, having officiated two matches so far this season. This total is in line with last season, so I would, therefore, recommend a maximum of 40+total booking points for this game.

Although Wolves are a good side and deserve more than a solitary point to show from their first two games, I can’t look beyond City for this one. They will lose at some point this season, but I doubt anyone will predict when. They were far superior last year and they look, dare I say it, even better this time around.

Wolves vs Manchester City will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football with kick-off at 12:30 GMT.

Prediction: Wolves 0-3 Manchester City

Suggested Tips – Wolves vs Manchester City – (BET365):

  • Correct score: City to win 3-0 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Wolves vs Manchester City – (SKYBET):

  • Player to score a brace – Sergio Aguero – 7/4.
  • Both Players to score – Gabrielle Jesus and Raheem Sterling – 3/1.
  • RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – Manchester City to win, over 2.5 goals and 4+ corners each team – 4/1.
  • Popular RequestABets – Aguero to score and David Silva to score from outside the area – 66/1.

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Match Betting Preview - Middlesbrough vs West Brom, Friday 24th August 2018, FA Premier League, The Riverside Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT.

Middlesbrough vs West Brom
Friday 24th August 2018
The Championship, The Riverside Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT

Middlesbrough vs West Brom – Tony Pulis takes on his old employers as his Middlesbrough side host West Brom in a heavyweight Championship clash.

Both sides are in impressive form and victory will help maintain momentum and help further establish a respective favourites tag. Pulis’ has pedigree at this level and the squad has talent in players like Britt Assombalonga and Marcus Braithwaite. (The attacking duo have netted five league goals even at this stage.) Consequentially Boro were strongly fancied pre-season to have a big campaign.

The Wearsiders’ unbeaten start has done nothing to dispel those beliefs. Middlesbrough are second, level on points with 1st place Leeds and have victories over Birmingham, Sheffield United and Bristol City. The opening day 2-2 draw with Millwall was also positive, coming from 2-0 down in the 87th minute to tie.

A similar story with of early optimism with West Brom. After a long and often stable period in the Premier League, last season proved one too many. A positive did come in that after the end was nigh, now manager Darren Moore had a massive impact on the team and the club’s atmosphere.

The positivity is flowing too as The Baggies seek a third consecutive win and a fifth unbeaten in all competitions. Keeping hold of players such as Matt Phillips and Jay Rodriguez could be so beneficial at this level. The pairing already have seven league goals between them, helped massively by the 7-1 battering of struggling QPR.

As is the way in the Championship, this game starts a difficult run of league fixtures for both teams. The Baggies have pre-season favourites Stoke City next before an away trip to Midlands rivals Birmingham City. Middlesbrough’s challenge comes in the form of leaders Leeds and then Norwich away before facing fellow top 6 sides Bolton and Swansea at The Riverside.

Tricky runs elevates the importance of this fixture, to continue the push up the league and lay out early intentions. Come the end of the season one would expect both these teams to be in the mix promotion. Knowing how tight the Championship can be, this game could perhaps make all the difference.

This will be referee John Brooks’ third Championship match of the season. Despite being in early stages, Brooks holds the highest cards and points average per game. This is due to the eight yellows dished out in Bolton vs Bristol City and the six yellows and a red in Stoke’s 3-0 loss to Wigan. Cards are to be expected here.

Middlesbrough vs West Brom will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football with kick off at 19:45.

Prediction: Middlesbrough 2 – 1 West Brom.

Suggested Tips – Middlesbrough vs West Brom – (BET365):

  • Correct score: Middlesbrough to win 2-1  – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Middlesbrough vs West Brom – (SKYBET):

  • RequestABet up to 10/1 – BTTS, 4 Corners each team and 20 bookings points each team – 8/1.
  • Both Players to score – Britt Assombalonga and Jay Rodriguez both to score – 7/1.

  • Player Shots on Target Multiples – Britt Assombalonga and Dwight Gayle 2+ shots on target each – 6/1.

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Match Betting Preview - Crystal Palace vs Liverpool, Monday 20th August 2018, FA Premier League, Selhurst Park. Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT. Match Betting Preview - Crystal Palace vs Liverpool, Monday 20th August 2018, FA Premier League, Selhurst Park. Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT.

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool
Monday 20th August 2018
FA Premier League, Selhurst Park

Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool is this Monday’s nights televised games in the Premier League.

Roy Hodgson’s Palace side saw off Premier League newcomers Fulham on the opening day in a 2-0 victory. Goals came from Wilfried Zaha and Jeffery Schlupp. Meanwhile, Liverpool picked up from where they left off last season. A 4-0 victory and Mo Salah opening his 2018/19 account came as a shock to no one.

The hosts are priced at 11/2 to cause an upset at Selhurst Park. Although they did start very positively against Fulham; Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool is a different kettle of fish. Natural winger Wilfried Zaha took up a much more central role which allowed him more space to create dangerous attacks for Palace. He is priced at 17/2 to score first – great punt for any risktakers. Andros Townsend and Jeffery Schlupp are both dangermen on the wings and new signing Jordan Ayew could feature. A player who showed his attacking potential last season with Swansea City.

The visitors are clear favourites for this match as they will be hoping to send out a statement of intent regarding a title push this season. SkyBet have priced them at 4/9 to make it two wins from two. It’s hard to pick out a weak area from Liverpool’s squad, with old and new faces seamlessly working perfectly together as they dispatched of West Ham on opening day. Sadio Mane continued his opening day antics with a brace, whilst goal machine Mo Salah grabbed the opener and Daniel Sturridge made it four at the death. Naby Keita looked comfortable in the middle of the park and James Milner only seems to be getting younger. This squad will be feared by opposition all season. Liverpool are priced at 11/8 to score three or more goals – a feat you could not argue against.

The referee for this match will be Michael Oliver. Oliver was in charge at Anfield last weekend, where he brandished four cards.

Prediction: 3-0 Liverpool win.

Crystal Palace will have their work cut out against Liverpool, who are becoming defensively stronger. The front three should run riot and make it an easy three points.

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football with kick-off at 20:00 GMT.

Suggested Tips – Crystal Palace vs Liverpool – (BET365):

  • Correct Score – Liverpool win 3-0 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Crystal Palace vs Liverpool – (SKYBET):

  • RequestABet Insurance – Zaha 2+ shots on target, Sakho 2+ Tackles, and Benteke 2+ offsides – 33/1.
  • Popular RequestABets – Salah 2+ shots on target, Henderson 2+ Tackles and Zaha 2+ offsides – 10/1. 
  • RequestABet Specials – Salah and van Dijk both to score and Liverpool win 3-0 – 100/1.
  • Both Players to Score – Mohammed Salah and Sadio Mane both to score – 7/2.
  • Correct Score Group Betting – Liverpool to win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 – 7/2. (NAP).
  • First Goalscorer – Mohammed Salah  – 11/4.
  • Popular RequestABets – Over 1.5 Goals,3+ Crystal Palace Corners, 5+ Liverpool corners, and 10+ booking points each team – 9/4. (NB).
  • Popular RequestABets – Salah, Firminho and Mane all to score and Liverpool 3-0 – 66/1.
  • Price Boost – Virgil van Dijk to score a header – 18/1.
  • RequestABet Specials 80/1 and above – Crystal Palace v Liverpool – Zaha to score, Crystal Palace to win, BTTS and Milivojevic & Gomez to be carded – 150/1. (Outsider).

Outside of the NAP and Next Best (NB) pick – we would suggest covering a maximum of 3 of the listed RABs unless your budget allows you to do so otherwise. Good luck tonight.

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Match Betting Preview - Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town, Sunday 19th August 2018, FA Premier League, The Etihad Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 13:30 GMT.

Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town
Sunday 19th August 2018
FA Premier League, The Etihad Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 13:30 GMT

Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town – Pep Guardiola will be hoping his side can build on their victory at Arsenal with another win against Huddersfield.

City proved too strong for the Gunners last weekend, despite being without several first-team players. Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus were only used as a substitute, whilst David Silva, Vincent Kompany and Nicolas Otamendi didn’t feature. Rihad Mahrez, however, made his debut, whilst Bernado Silva ran the show in a more central area. With Raheem Sterling opening the scoring in the first half, the Portuguese playmaker doubled City’s advantage in the second. Overall, they were just too powerful for Unai Emery’s side as they look to become the first team to retain the Premier League since 2008.

Defensively, City looked rock solid as well. John Stones partnered Aymeric Laporte and the Englishman continued his World Cup form into the new season. Stones was fantastic for England in the summer and he seems to have matured over the last 18 months, under the guidance of Guardiola. His has irradicated his errors, that often came from lapses in concentration. His distribution has always been phenomenal, to the point where Guardiola admitted they may use him in a midfield role at some point during the campaign.

Huddersfield were comprehensively beaten on the opening day as they lost 3-0 to Chelsea. The Terriers were second best against Maurizio Sarri’s side, and face an even tougher assignment against the champions. Having staved off relegation last year, David Wagner’s challenge is to perform the same feat this time around. Although we are only one game into the season, that task looks a tall order. I still have doubts over where the goals will come from in their side, whilst they also leak goals at the back. Still, they managed to perform a miracle last season, so there’s no reason they can’t do it again.

Manchester City look just as strong as last season, which is a worrying sight for the rest of the league. I expect them to take another three points on Sunday. Huddersfield could pull off a shock, as they did at the Etihad last season, but I highly doubt it.

Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football with kick-off at 13:30 GMT.

Prediction: Manchester City 3-0 Huddersfield Town.

Suggested Tips – Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town – (SKYBET):

  • Correct score: City to win 3-0 – 9/2.

Suggested Tips – Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town – (SKYBET):

  • Aguero to score a brace – 11/8.
  • Silva and Sterling to score – 7/1.

Odds and markets last updated on Sunday 19th August 2018 @03:50 GMT. Keep checking back to see if there’s any updates to markets – the time stamp in the previous sentence for when we update tips on this page will be updated.

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