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Fulham vs Leeds United. Betting Match Preview, Tuesday 3rd April 2018, Sky Bet Championship, Craven Cottage. Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT.

Fulham vs Leeds United
Tuesday 3rd April 2018
Sky Bet Championship, Craven Cottage

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

Fulham vs Leeds – We are now in the business end of the season and Fulham will face Leeds in the SkyBet Championship with their play-off place all but sorted with seven matches left.

Both sides have endured rather different campaigns. The hosts have had a monumental climb up the Championship table after a lackadaisical start to their season. Whilst their opponents have faded into mediocrity after big expectations for them.

Fulham are currently 3rd in the SkyBet Championship and are cruising to a play-off place come the end of the season. Cardiff in second place are seven points ahead. It’s not an impossible gap to close however it could be a stretch too far. Fulham’s attacking play has been a joy to watch. They often like to dominate possession and dictate the tempo of any match. They have the second highest goal tally in the league; with 68 netted in their 39 matches.

In those 39 matches, they have scored two or more goals in 50% of them with Ryan Sessengnon stealing headlines. The 17-year-old has 14 goals and five assists. Defensively, Jokanovic’s men haven’t been as solid as the teams surrounding them in the league. They have conceded 41 goals and kept a clean sheet in 26% of their outings.

Leeds are currently 12th in the SkyBet Championship with very little left to play for. Their recent win over Bolton was not a convincing one as they only managed 44% possession however had 16 attempts on goal. Leeds have been rather effective in attack with 52 goals from 39 matches. They have scored two or more goals in 39% of their league matches with frontman Pierre- Michel Lassoga the most clinical. The German has 10 goals and three assists.

Their defence has been the downfall this season. Leeds have conceded 54 goals from 39 games and kept a clean sheet in only 26% of their away league fixtures. With very little to play for, it will be hard to see them keeping out a Fulham side that is enjoying dominating possession and peppering goalkeepers.

The referee for this match is Peter Bankes. The official has awarded an average of 40.6 booking points in his 25 Championship matches.

Fulham vs Leeds will be televised on Sky Sports Football and kicks off at 19:45 GMT in the UK.

Prediction: 2-0 Fulham win.

Suggested tips – Fulham vs Leeds United (BET365):

  • Correct Score – 2-0 Fulham Win – (link no longer available).
  • Half Time / Full Time – Fulham / Fulham – (link no longer available).

Suggested tips – Fulham vs Leeds United (SKYBET):

  • Price Boost – Aleksandar Mitrovic to score a brace – 6/1.
  • RequestABet Specials – up to 10/1 – Over 1.5 goals, 3+ corners each team and 30+ match booking pts – 5/4 (NAP). 
  • Popular RequestABet Specials – Jansson to score a header and Sessegnon to score from outside the areas – 300/1.
  • RequestABet Specials – up to 10/1 – Fulham to score 2+ goals, 5+ Fulham corners and 20+ Leeds booking pts – 6/4.
  • RequestABet Specials – up to 10/1 – Mitrovic & Sessegnon to score and Fulham to win – 10/3.

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Sheffield United vs Cardiff City. Betting Match Preview, Monday 2nd April 2018, SkyBet Championship, Bramall Lane.Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 19:45

Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
Monday 2nd April 2018
SkyBet Championship, Bramall Lane

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

Sheffield United vs Cardiff: Neil Warnock returns to his former club as second placed Cardiff travel to play-off chasing Sheffield United.

Warnock, who is a United fan, managed the club between 1999-2007, leading them to the Premier League. Now he will be hoping to steal three points as his Cardiff City promotion dream takes shape. The Bluebirds hold a seven point lead in second place, following their eighth consecutive win against Burton Albion on Friday. Callum Paterson grabbed his ninth goal of the season in that win making him the club’s second highest scorer this season. Originally signed as a right-back, Warnock has transformed the Scotsman into a goal-scoring midfielder. Goals have been shared amongst the team this season, with Kenneth Zohore, Junior Hoilett and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing contributing a combined 25 goals to add to Paterson’s nine.

Sheffield United come into this match following their 1-1 draw with Brentford. That result left them in ninth place but only one point outside the play-offs. With just two points separating six teams between fifth and tenth, the battle for the top six has only intensified. The Blades will be without regular keeper Jamal Blackman for this match after he was shown a straight red card for an altercation with Ryan Woods. This game marks a tough run of fixtures for United against a number of promotion rivals. They still have to face Middlesbrough and Millwall at Bramall Lane, before travelling to Bristol City on the last day of the campaign.

Sheffield United haven’t beaten Cardiff in their last five meetings. Their last win came away from home in 2009. They also lost the reverse fixture earlier in the campaign 2-0. Cardiff’s last win at Bramall Lane came on their last visit, which was back in 2011. Warnock will be hoping his boyhood club won’t stand in the way of another three points.

Premier League officials Michael Oliver will take charge of this Monday night clash. Oliver is yet to officiate a Championship game this season but has the highest average booking points total in the top flight. Therefore, booking points may be a good bet, given the added physicality in the second tier.

Whilst Sheffield United’s home form has been good this season, I think Cardiff will come out on top. The goals have dried up recently for United’s frontmen, which could be crucial in this game.

Sheffield United vs Cardiff City will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football HD with kick-off at 19:45 GMT.

Prediction: Sheffield United 0-1 Cardiff City

Suggested tips – Sheffield United vs Cardiff City (BET365):

  • Correct score, Cardiff to win 1-0 – (link no longer available).
  • Cardiff to win to nil – (link no longer available).

Suggested tips – Sheffield United vs Cardiff City (SKYBET):

  • Hoilett to score and win – 7/2.
  • Cardiff to win by exactly one goal – 7/2.
  • BTTS and FT draw – 3/1.

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Preston vs Derby County. Betting Match Preview, Monday 2nd April 2018, Sky Bet Championship, Deepdale. Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 12:45 GMT.

Preston vs Derby County
Monday 2nd April 2018
Sky Bet Championship, Deepdale

Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 12:45 GMT

Preston vs Derby County – The race for the play-offs intensifies with Derby County looking to bounce back from their humiliating 4-1 loss at home to Sunderland against fellow promotion hopefuls Preston.

Even withstanding Derby’s recent poor form, a three-goal defeat to bottom of the table was far from expected. Gary Rowett has a task on his hands to turn it around it and cling on to their top-six position.

Nearing the final stages of the season, it couldn’t be tighter in the race for promotion. There are just two points between the two teams, in 10th and 5th respectively.

The Rams’ run without a win has now extended to eight games, creating a real sense of freefall. Had it not been for the excellent form earlier in the season the play-offs would surely be beyond reach. Such as the nature of The Championship.

Preston have once again done well to put themselves in contention. They have generally been inconsistent all season but keep racking up enough wins to be in with a shot. Much of that has been down to their stellar away form, which is the third best in the division.

At home it is a different story, where The Lilywhites have only won seven of their 19 fixtures. Additionally, Alex Neil’s side have also conceded in their last eight matches at Deepdale. Derby have only lost three away matches all term, but with their woeful form it makes it a rather difficult one to call.

Another facet causing this to be close is that it pits two of the league’s better defences against each other. At least, in terms of matches in which they have conceded two or more. Only 2nd place Cardiff have conceded two or more in less games (seven) than the two sides (eight).

Championship top scorer Matej Vydra got his first goal in five last time out. The form of the 18-goal Czech Republic international could be crucial in deciding this game, and Derby’s season.

Preston also come into this one on the back of a 4-1 drubbing, at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday. Meaning this game has all the markings of a tight affair with both sides desperate not to concede the advantage, and three crucial points, to the other. The Championship is never dull.

Tony Harrington will be the man taking charge of this one in his 26th Championship fixture of the season. In the previous 25 the Englishman has given out 85 yellow cards and four reds at a middling average of 38 booking points per game.

Harrington may be on hand to add to that total, given Preston’s worst-in-the-league disciplinary record. Neil’s men have received a massive 89 bookings and four red cards. This puts Preston clear of the field with an average of 26.1 booking points per match. For comparison, Bolton are the nearest challengers for that crown with 23.4.

Prediction: Preston 1-1 Derby

A result neither side will be pleased about, Derby’s solid away form will keep them from defeat despite their slump.

Preston vs Derby County will be televised live on Sky Sports Football HD in the UK with kick off at 12:45 GMT.

Suggested tips – Preston vs Derby County (BET365):

  • Correct Score – 1-1 Draw – (link no longer available).
  • Half Time / Full Time – Derby / Draw – (link no longer available).

Suggested tips – Preston vs Derby County (SKYBET):

  • Price Boost -Matej Vydra to score a brace – 16/1.
  • @FootyAccums – Maguire & Vydra to score, 4+ corners each team and 40+ match booking pts – 16/1.
  • RequestABet Specials – 33/1 to 66/1 –  Preston to win, BTTS, 5+ corners each team and 30+ Preston booking points – 33/1.
  • RequestABet Specials – up to 10/1 – Over 1.5 goals, 3+ corners each team and 30+ match booking pts – 13/8.
  • RequestABet Specials – up to 10/1 – BTTS, 4+ Corners Each Team, 10+ match booking points each – 2/1.
  • RequestABet Specials – up to 10/1 – BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 6/1.

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Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur. Betting Match Preview, Sunday 1st April 2018, FA Premier League, Stamford Bridge. Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 16:00.

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Sunday 1st April 2018
FA Premier League, Stamford Bridge

Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 16:00

Chelsea vs Tottenham  – It’s London derby time as Chelsea host Spurs at Stamford Bridge with a place in the top four a priority.

As the Premier League enters the business end of the season, both these clubs are expecting results in crucial games. They are both fighting for fourth place with Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham having a five-point advantage. A win for Antonio Conte and Chelsea would swing the race for fourth wide open with seven games left, and have I mentioned it’s a local derby too? What more do you need?

The hosts are currently fifth in the Premier League five points behind their opposition. Chelsea haven’t had much fortune during the second half of the season – with some embarrassing losses. Their most recent league outing saw them narrowly defeat Crystal Palace 2-1 with a convincing performance. They peppered Wayne Hennessey in the Palace net and showcased their attacking muscle that has seen them climb up the table. This season they have managed to score two or more goals in 50% of their league matches this season. Their attack, led by Eden Hazard, has scored 52 goals in their 30 matches.

Defensively, Chelsea have been safe and sound for the majority of the season. They have conceded 27 goals all season and have kept a clean sheet in 60% of their matches at Stamford Bridge. Cesar Azpilicueta has been the star man at the back for Chelsea. Spurs will have to find a way around him if they are to score.

The visitors are currently fourth in the Premier League and have been in great form domestically. The recent news of talisman Harry Kane’s injury doesn’t seem to have dampened their spirits, as they recently walked over Swansea in the FA Cup and smashed Bournemouth 4-1 in the league. Spurs, just like their opponents, have scored two or more goals in 50% of their league matches and scored 59 goals this season. Heung Min Son has stepped up in recent weeks, he’ll be the player to look out for.

Defensively, Spurs have been safe and sound. They have only conceded 25 goals and have kept a clean sheet in 46% of their league outings.

The referee for this fixture is Andre Marriner. The official has averaged 28.1 booking points in his 21 Premier League matches.

Chelsea vs Tottenham will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League and will kick off at 16:00 GMT in the UK.

Prediction: 2-1 Spurs.

Suggested tips – Chelsea vs Tottenham (BET365):

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

Suggested tips – Chelsea vs Tottenham (SKYBET):

  • Match Stat Price Boost – Willian and Son 2+ shots on target each – 14/1.
  • @FootyAccums Specials – BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 9/2.
  • RequestABet Specials 80/1 and above – Chelsea vs Tottenham – Erikson and Willian to both score outside the area  – 100/1.

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Arsenal vs Stoke City. Betting Match Preview - Sunday 1st April 2018, FA Premier League, Emirates Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 13:30 GMT.

Arsenal vs Stoke City
Sunday 1st April 2018
FA Premier League, Emirates Stadium

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

Arsenal vs Stoke: Arsenal host relegation-threatened Stoke City on Sunday looking to close the gap between them and the top four.

The Gunners come into this game in sixth place, 13 points adrift of Tottenham. Whilst any realistic hopes of finishing in the top four have disappeared, the Gunners could still make a late surge for Champions League football. The Europa League could also be a fruitful route to Europe’s elite competition. The quarter-final draw has matched them up with CSKA Moscow. On paper, this appears an easier tie than their last round against AC Milan. There’s no reason why they shouldn’t advance into the semi-finals as they look to win the competition. In the league, Chelsea host Tottenham at 4pm, which means at least one side will drop points. Thus, a win for the Gunners at 1:30 could see them close the gap on the teams above them.

With just seven league games remaining, Stoke are in desperate need of wins. The Potters sit three points adrift of West Ham and Crystal Palace with both those two sides holding a game in hand. Stoke still have to play both those two sides before the season ends, so it is imperative they give themselves a fighting chance. It’s imperative they are still in touch with the sides above them when these fixtures come around, meaning they need to pick up points elsewhere. After seven games without a win and back to back home defeats, Stoke need to start showing signs of improvements. Their squad is more than capable of getting out of this mess but with time running out they need points on the board.

Despite winning in this reverse fixture earlier this campaign, Stoke have won just one of their last six games against Arsenal. They have never won at the Emirates, with their last away victory coming back in 1981, almost 27 years ago.

Craig Pawson will be hoping to continue his fine run of form when he takes charge of this Sunday lunchtime match. Pawson has the highest average booking points total in the league at 41.1. He has issued 69 yellow cards across 19 league games this season and has brandished four red cards.

Arsenal tend to impress in these sorts of matches. Therefore I expect them to come out on top against a vulnerable Stoke side. My bet would be Arsenal to win by three goals or more goals.

Arsenal vs Stoke City will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football with kick off at 13:30 GMT.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-0 Stoke

Suggested tips – Arsenal vs Stoke City (BET365):

  • Correct score, Arsenal to win 3-0 – (link no longer available).
  • Aubameyang First GoalScorer – (link no longer available).

Suggested tips – Arsenal vs Stoke City (SKYBET):

  • Arsenal to win by three goals or more goals – 2/1.
  • RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – Arsenal vs Stoke – Arsenal to score 2+ goals, 5+ Arsenal corners and 10+ booking points each team – 5/4.
  • Mkhitaryan and Ramsey to both score – 4/1.
  • RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – Arsenal vs Stoke – Aubameyang to score, Arsenal to win, Arsenal to score 2+ goals, 10+ match corners and 30+ match booking pts – 7/2.
  • RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – Arsenal vs Stoke – Aubameyang to score, 5+ Arsenal corners, 3+ Stoke corners and 20+ match booking pts – 10/3.
  • Arsenal to win and over 2.5 goals – 4/6.
  • Aubameyang to score and win – 1/1.
  • @FootyAccums Specials – Arsenal to score 2+ goals, 5+ Arsenal corners and 20+ Stoke booking pts – 15/8.
  • Popular RequestABets – Arsenal to score 2+ goals, 8+ Arsenal corners and 30+ Stoke booking pts – 15/2.
  • Popular RequestABets – Aubameyang 3+ shots on target & Shaqiri 1+ shots on target and 20+ booking points each team – 20/1.
  • RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – Arsenal vs Stoke – Over 1.5 goals, 3+ corners each team and 30+ match booking pts – 5/2.

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Hull vs Aston Villa
Saturday 31st March 2018
Sky Bet Championship, KCOM Stadium

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

Hull vs Aston Villa – Both club’s campaigns have fared rather differently, with both fighting at opposite ends of the table. The hosts recently lost to relegation strugglers Birmingham City in their last outing, despite coming into the fixture on the back end of two positive victories over Ipswich and Norwich.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa can’t afford any more mistakes as their last two matches have seen them lose at the hands of QPR and Bolton. Automatic promotion seems to be slipping away from Steve Bruce’s side.

The hosts are currently 18th in the Championship standings and only six points from the drop zone. Hull’s attack has been much more proficient at home, with two or more goals in 52% of their home Championship matches. In total however, Hull have scored the most goals (53) in the whole bottom half of the table. Jarrod Bowen has stolen the spotlight this season for the Tigers, with 13 goals and 1 assist in orange and black.

Defensively is where Nigel Adkins’ side has struggled and is the reason for their low league standing. They have conceded a total of 59 goals in their 38 league matches. The Northern outfit has also managed a clean sheet in only 23% of their matches. They are capable of causing an upset against an out of form Aston Villa.

The visitors are currently 4th in Championship, seven points from second that would see them promoted automatically. Their recent form in front of goal has been frustrating for the Villa faithful. On the road, they have scored two or more goals in only 31% of their matches. Despite this, they have found the back of the net a total of 61 times this season. January signing Lewis Grabban has had a huge hand in the goals since his arrival. The striker has scored 16 Championship goals all season.

Steve Bruce’s side have one of the strongest defences in the league. They have conceded only 37 goals and have managed to keep a clean sheet in 42% of their away matches. They are favourites for this encounter.

The referee for this match is Andy Davies. The no nonsense official has awarded an average of 40.2 booking points in his 20 Championship matches.

Hull vs Aston Villa will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football and will kick off at 17:30 GMT.

Prediction – 2-0 Aston Villa win.

Suggested tips – Hull vs Aston Villa – (SKYBET):

  • Correct Score – Aston Villa Win 2-0 – 14/1.
  • Robert Snodgrass to score from outside the penalty area – 18/1.
  • Scorecast Boost – Jack Grelish to score first and Aston Villa win 2-0 – 45/1.
  • RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – Aston Villa to score 2+ goals and 5+ Aston Villa corners – 9/2.
  • RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 –  Over 1.5 goals, 3+ corners each team and 30+ match booking pts – 7/4.

 

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Everton vs Manchester City. Betting Match Preview - Saturday 31st March 2018, FA Premier League, Goodison Park. Live on BT Sport – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT.

Everton vs Manchester City
Saturday 31st March 2018
FA Premier League, Goodison Park

Live on BT Sport – Kick-Off: 17:30

Everton vs Manchester City – Everton host league leaders Manchester City in Premier League action after another enthralling international break.

Both clubs are needing a win from this fixture, but for different purposes. The hosts are looking to catch up to Leicester and Burnley who are narrowly above them in the league whilst Manchester City are looking to increase the 16-point gap at the top and become one game closer to lifting the Premier League trophy.

Everton are currently ninth in the Premier League table. They have three wins in their last five outings, with their most recent victories over Stoke and Brighton illustrating their talent as they averaged 58% possession over the two matches. This season their form in front of goal has been much better at Goodison Park than on the road. They have averaged two or more goals in 60% of their home league matches, however City have conceded 20 goals all season. Will be a big test for Allardyce’s attack.

Defensively, Everton have been rather suspect at times. They have managed to keep a clean sheet in only 22% of their league matches. They have leaked goals at times, with 50 goals going against them in their 31 Premier League matches. Long odds for this Everton team, however they have proved to be tough to beat at home.

The visitors are currently first in the Premier League standings and can almost feel their fingers on the trophy. They are 16 points ahead of second placed Manchester United with eight games to play. Their dominance this season has been primarily down to their clinical attack. Pep Guardiola’s side have scored two or more goals in 80% of their league matches and have managed 85 goals in their 30 matches so far. Winger Leroy Sane has continued to impress and showcase his composure in front of goal in recent months. The German international should cause havoc this weekend.

Defensively, Guardiola’s men have been the best in the league. They have conceded only 20 goals all season and kept a clean sheet in 50% of their matches. The defensive muscle they possess is something to behold. Easy favourites for this fixture and you’d be a brave better to go against them.

Referee Paul Tierney is in charge of this fixture. The official has averaged 27.3 booking points in his 11 Premier League matches. He shouldn’t have too many problems on his hands, as Everton have averaged 16.9 booking points whilst City have averaged 17.

Everton vs Manchester City will be televised live on BT Sport 1 in the UK and will kick off at 17:30 GMT.

Prediction : Everton 0 – 2 Manchester City.

Suggested tips – Everton vs Manchester City – (BET365):

  • Correct score, Manchester City Win –  2-0 – (link no longer available).

Suggested tips – Everton vs Manchester City – (SKYBET):

  • Match Stat Price Boost –Tosun and Sterling 2+ shots on target each – 14/1.
  • RequestABet Specials 80/1 and above – De Bruyne to score, Manchester City to win, Under 13 match corners and Jagielka to be carded- 28/1.

  • Price Boost – Cenk Tosun and David Silva both to score in 90 mins – 18/1.

  • RequestABet Specials 80/1 and above – BTTS, 4+ corners each team and Zinchenko & Otamendi to be carded – 125/1.
  • RequestABet Specials 80/1 and above – Draw 0-0 and no booking points – 250/1.
  • RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – Everton vs Manchester City – Manchester City to score 2+ goals, 4+ Manchester City corners and 20+ match booking pts – 4/5.
  • @FootyAccumes RequestABet – Jesus & Sane to score and Schneiderlin & Otamendi to be carded – 33/1.
  • RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 –  Everton vs Manchester City – Man City to win, Tosun 1+ shots on target & De Bruyne 1+ shots on target, 5+ Man City corners & 30+ match booking pts – 4/1.
  • RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – Everton vs Manchester City – Jesus to score, Manchester City to win, over 1.5 goals, 6+ Manchester City corners and Rooney to be carded – 5/1.

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Crystal Palace vs Liverpool. Betting Match Preview - Saturday 31st March 2018, FA Premier League, Selhurst Park. Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT.

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool
Saturday 31st March 2018
FA Premier League, Selhurst Park

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

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool – The international break is over and the Premier League gets back underway as Liverpool travel to Crystal Palace with both sides needing victory in opposing sides of the table.

Barring the defeat against rivals Manchester United, Liverpool were in scintillating form prior to the international break.

Jurgen Klopp’s side have won ten of their last 14 in the Premier League by simply blowing the opposition away. Only Manchester City have scored two or more in more games (24) than The Reds (20) this season.

Much of that has been down to the form of Mo Salah, highlighted with the four-goal haul against Watford. The Egyptian King, as he’s affectionately known by the Liverpool faithful, has destroyed the league upon his return to England.

Remarkably, he already has 28 Premier League goals, with seven games of the season still left to play. The record in a 38-game season is 31 (held by Cristiano Ronaldo, Alan Shearer and Luis Suarez). That feat, alongside the seemingly sewn up Golden Boot, is well within his laser-like sights.

Salah, and Liverpool, require nothing but victory as the battle for a Champions League spot nears its closing stages. In 3rd, The Reds have 63 points, with two points separating both Manchester United in 2nd, and Tottenham Hotspur in 4th. Most importantly, however, they are seven clear of Chelsea, although having played a game more.

Palace have scuppered Liverpool’s hopes on more than one occasion. Most notably, ‘Crystanbul’, where Liverpool blew a three-goal lead and drew when chasing their maiden Premier League title in 2013/14.

In fact, The Eagles have only lost to Liverpool in three of their last eight league meetings, winning four. That is a great record given the comparative size of the two clubs in question and will surely inspire hope.

Hope is exactly what is needed for what is shaping up to be an almighty relegation scrap. Palace ended their horrible seven-match winless run last time out, beating fellow strugglers Huddersfield Town 2-0 in a crucial game.

Now, there are just seven points between Brighton (34) in 12th and Stoke (27) in 19th. Palace are somewhere in the middle, in 16th with 30 points on the board, hovering ominously over the drop-zone.

The man in the middle will be Neil Swarbrick for this televised match. The stats say that there shouldn’t be too much action in this one. Palace are yet to receive a red card, and no side averages fewer booking points per game than Liverpool (12.7).

Swarbrick himself dishes out a very low (16th out of 19) average of 25.9 booking points per match. In fact, he also hasn’t given anyone their marching orders this term.

Roy Hodgson will need a trademark defensive display to get anything out of this game. Something that hasn’t really appeared in his Crystal Palace team this season. They have only kept six clean sheets all season – just Stoke and Bournemouth have less (5). Against the overwhelming trio of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and the aforementioned Salah, that doesn’t look like changing anytime soon.

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool will be televised live in the UK from 12:30 PM GMT on Sky Sports Football HD.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 0-2 Liverpool

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

  • Correct score, Liverpool Win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • Clean Sheet – Liverpool – Yes – (link no longer available).

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

  • @FootyAccums RequestABet – Firmino to score, BTTS, 3+ corners each team and 30+ match booking pts – 7/1.
  • RequestABet Specials – 33/1 to 66/1 – Salah to score, Liverpool to win and Van Aanholt & Sakho to be carded – 40/1.
  • RequestABet Specials – 33/1 to 66/1 – Salah to score, Liverpool to win, BTTS, 4+ Palace corners, 6+ Liverpool corners and 20+ Palace booking pts – 16/1.
  • Popular RequestABet – Liverpool to win, Benteke 2+ shots on target and 10+ match corners- 13/2.
  • RequestABet Specials – 80/1 and above – Mane to score, Liverpool 3-1 and Robertson & Alexander-Arnold to be carded – 350/1.
  • Scorecast Boost – Roberto Firmino to score first and Liverpool to win 2-0 – 45/1.
  • RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – Over 1.5 goals, 3+ corners each team and 30+ match booking pts – 6/4.
  • RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 –  Liverpool to win, over 1.5 goals, 3+ corners each team and 20+ match booking pts – 13/8.

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Derby County vs Sunderland. Betting Match Preview, Friday 30th March 2018. Sky Bet Championship, Pride Park. Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT.

Derby County vs Sunderland
Friday 30th March 2018
Sky Bet Championship, Pride Park

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

Derby County vs Sunderland – a tale of two sides desperate for a win by any means.

At opposite ends of the table, something has to got to give between two of the division’s out-of-sorts teams. Derby’s winless run is seven games, but even that is topped by Sunderland’s winless streak of ten matches.

The Rams have suffered their infamous promotion-chasing wobble and have dropped to 5th in the table. Consequentially, Gary Rowett’s side are now 14 points adrift of the equally resurgent Cardiff City in the automatic promotion places.

The spark of play-off contention has completely ignited in recent weeks. Almost unthinkably, there are just four points between Millwall (58) in 10th and Derby (62) in 5th. Sheffield United, Preston North End, Bristol City and Middlesbrough are the teams bridging the gap, all with a real shot.

Reclaiming momentum and consolidating a play-off spot is essential, failure to do so would be catastrophic from Derby’s early-season position. Playing the division’s bottom side, who are in even worse form, is the perfect opportunity to do so.

However, something that is almost unheard of for Sunderland in recent times, they have a wonderful record against Derby County. The Black Cats haven’t lost against The Rams since 2001, an undefeated run stretching 11 matches.

The last of which was the first game of this campaign, a 1-1 draw at The Stadium of Light. Things were vastly different then. Now, the North-East side are teetering on the brink of consecutive relegations and dropping into the third tier.

Chris Coleman’s appointment was meant to inspire a change in fortunes, but instead, despair has just crept nearer. A far cry from the very recent days of beating teams like Manchester United and Chelsea in the Premier League.

Sunderland will have to defy the odds. Not only get out of this predicament, but to get anything from this game. Coleman’s side have only kept five clean sheets this season, the joint-lowest in the league. Conversely, Derby’s 17 is only bettered by table-toppers Wolverhampton Wanderers.

There is hope in the form of The Rams conceding in their last three home fixtures. The fact Derby have scored in their last four at Pride Park too, alongside Sunderland conceding in their previous six away, means both teams to score could be a decent call.

James Linington will be in charge this time out. The Englishman has given 83 yellow cards and one red card in his 24 Championship games this season. He may be busier than usual considering Sunderland’s disciplinary record, The Black Cats have received a league-high six red cards this year.

With the match likely to be tense and both teams desperate not to lose, the best thing to say for either side is that it couldn’t be a better time to play the other one.

Prediction: Derby County 3-1 Sunderland

Suggested tips – Derby County vs Sunderland – (SKYBET):

  • Correct Score – Derby County win 3-1 – 14/1.
  • RequestABet Specials – 80/1 and above – Sunderland to win, Under 13 match corners and Johnson and Kone to be carded – 80/1.
  • RequestABet Specials – up to 10/1 – BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 4/1.
  • Popular RequestABets – Derby to score 3+ goals,  5+ Derby Corners, 20+ Sunderland Booking Points – 13/2.
  • Scorecast Boost – Tom Lawrence to score first and Derby win 3-1 – 66/1.
  • RequestABet Specials – 80/1 and above – Lawrence to score first and Kone to be shown the first card – 100/1.

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Middlesbrough vs Wolverhampton Wanderers. Betting Match Preview, Friday 30th March 2018, Sky Bet Championship, Riverside Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 17:30.

Middlesbrough vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Friday 30th March 2018
Sky Bet Championship, Riverside Stadium

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

Middlesbrough vs Wolves: Wolves face play-off chasing Middlesbrough at the Riverside on Friday night looking to extend their lead at the top of the table.

After a comprehensive 3-1 win before the international break, Wolves sit six points clear of second-placed Cardiff City. Most importantly for Nuno Santo’s side, they have a 13 point cushion over Fulham who occupy third. Wolves responded to their 4-1 drubbing against Aston Villa with back to back home wins, leaving them in pole position ahead of the Championship run in. Benik Afobe has started their last two league matches and has grabbed three goals. The Bournemouth loanee looks back at home after rejoining his old club on deadline day and his goals could be vital in seeing them over the line. His return to form has come at an opportune moment, given Diogo Jota’s injury. The Portuguese playmaker is likely to miss Friday’s game after sustaining an injury against Reading.

Tony Pulis has lifted Middlesbrough into the play-offs since his arrival. This has been in no small part down to the form of Patrick Bamford and Adama Traore. The former Aston Villa winger has been in sensational form, contributing goals and assists to match his frightening pace and power. This has also correlated with the recent goal-scoring form of Bamford. The 24-year-old has grabbed eight goals from his last six matches. His form has kept out Britt Assombalonga whilst also making up for the injured Ruddy Gestede. Middlesbrough are unbeaten in their last six games and have won three of their last four matches. They haven’t lost at home since January, which has been key to their recent success. Pulis has always been renowned for his defensive prowess. This has been evident in Boro’s form since he arrived. At home, they have conceded just three goals in five games.

Middlesbrough have only lost one of their last five meetings with Wolves. That defeat did, however, come in the reverse fixture on the opening day of the season. Stuart Atwell has been appointed as the referee for this match. The Englishman has only officiated four other Championship fixtures, having spent most of his time in the top flight. In his 13 Premier League matches, he racked up an average booking points total of 39.6, the third highest in the division. Thus, given the added physicality in the Championship, booking points may be a good bet for this match.

Despite being the best team in the division, Wolves have won one of their last four away games. Middlesbrough, by contrast, have been fantastic at home under Pulis. Therefore, I’m opting for a draw in what I expect to be an entertaining contest between two good sides.

Prediction: Middlesbrough 1-1 Wolves.

Suggested tips – Middlesbrough vs Wolverhampton Wanderers –(SKYBET):

  • Correct score, 1-1 draw – 9/2.
  • Afobe to score and win – 3/1.
  • Bamford and Cavaleiro to both score – 15/2.
  • BTTS – YES – 10/11.
  • Wolves or Middlesbrough to win either half – 10/11.
  • Bennett to score first and draw 2-2 – 450/1.
  • @FootAccums RequestABets – Middlesbrough vs Wolves – Over 1.5 Goals, 3+ Corners each team and 30+ match booking points – 15/8.

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