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Huddersfield vs Manchester United – Match Preview

February 16, 2018 by Ieuan Ivett·Comments Off

Huddersfield vs Manchester United
Friday 15^th February 2018, Kirklees Stadium
FA Cup – Fifth Round

BT Sport 2 – 5:30pm

Huddersfield vs Manchester United – Premier League sides Manchester United and Huddersfield Town face off in FA Cup action. The two teams will play for a place in the quarter finals and will be one game away from Wembley Stadium.

Both teams comfortably advanced through the last round, with the hosts, Huddersfield, performing an extra-time extravaganza netting three quick goals in succession against Championship strugglers, Birmingham City. Saturday’s visitors dispatched of Yeovil Town in another FA Cup mismatch.

David Wagner’s Huddersfield will be hoping they can turn their fortunes in front of goal as they have only scored two or more goals in 18% of their Premier League matches this year whilst the visitors have achieved two or more in 55% of their league matches. The clear gap in league positions was illustrated when these two met in the league only a couple weeks ago. Jose Mourinho’s side ran out 2-0 victors however now Huddersfield will have the home advantage that can claim to be a crucial factor in cup scenarios.

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Both clubs have also been rather ill-disciplined this season in the Premier League as they have both been awarded an average of 18.3 booking points. Huddersfield have grown a reputation of being a physical side that at the start of the season where very hard to break down, however referee Kevin Friend is one of the more lenient officials in the Premier League as he has only an average of 25 booking points in his 14 matches.

Manchester United will not have much hope in chasing their rivals Manchester City for the Premier League title. As a result it is likely that Mourinho will put more focus into the FA Cup. David Wagner’s side will be focusing on Premier League survival. Whilst a good cup run will boost confidence, the risk of injuries could be too important. It is therefore unsure how strong Huddersfield will line up at the John Smiths Stadium.

With only one leg of this fixture to play, it is likely that Huddersfield could cause an upset however Manchester United’s firepower is a hard factor to look past. With Romelu Lukaku finding his shooting boots with 12 goals and five assists and Alexis Sanchez settling in with the Red Devils, you’d be a brave man to bet against Saturday’s visitors.

Huddersfield vs Manchester United will be televised on BT Sport 2 from 5:30PM in the UK.

Prediction – 1-0 Man Utd.

Suggested tips – Huddersfield vs Manchester United (BET365):

Correct Score: Huddersfield 0 – Manchester United 1 – (link no longer available)
Manchester United To Win to Nil – (link no longer available)

Suggested tips – Huddersfield vs Manchester United (SKYBET):

Scorecast Boost – Huddersfield vs Manchester Utd – Juan Mata to score first and Manchester Utd to win 3-1 – 100/1
Scorecast Boost (Double Chance) – Huddersfield vs Manchester Utd – Rajiv Van La Parra to score first and either Huddersfield to win 2-1 or Draw 2-2 – 125/1
Price Boosts – Huddersfield vs Manchester Utd – Alexis Sanchez to score a brace – 10/1
Proce Boosts – Huddersfield vs Manchester Utd – Romelu Lukaku to score a header – 13/2

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Odds and markets last updated on February 17 February 2018 @13:05 GMT.

More markets will be added tomorrow afternoon prior to the game kicking off in the evening. Keep visiting the tips and preview area for further updates and previews for this weekends FA Cup action.

FC Basel vs Manchester City – Match Preview

February 12, 2018 by Ieuan Ivett·Comments Off

FC Basel vs Manchester City
Tuesday 13th February, St Jakob-Park
Champions League – 2nd Round – 1st Leg

BT Sport 3 7:45 pm

FC Basel vs Manchester City – Manchester City travel to Basel in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie.

The Swiss side will be hoping that home advantage will be a key factor as they will look to build on their 2-0 victory over Thun in the Swiss Super League.

The gulf in class between these two clubs is rather transparent, with Man City being heavy favourites to advance to the quarter finals.

Pep Guardiola’s influence on Man City has been clear, with his Citizens having scored two or more goals in 80% of their Premier League matches. Their incredible attacking power makes them one of the favourites to go on to win the Champions League. However, they will be without winger Leroy Sane as he is still recovering from an injury he picked up in their FA Cup tie with Cardiff City. The English outfit will also be without Gabriel Jesus who is also on the mend and of due to return in the coming weeks.

Despite their injury problems, the City frontline has shown no signs of turning the heat down, with Sergio Aguero netting four goals in the second half of their 5-1 victory over Leicester City on the weekend. The Argentine has now scored 21 Premier League goals this season, with many being set up by midfielder Kevin De Bruyne who has stolen the plaudits this year and will also be a key man for Basel to keep quiet. Their attacking prowess has led to them being awarded an average of 7.5 corners this season in the Premier League. The likelihood of them getting in behind the Basel defence and peppering Tomas Vaclik’s goal is very high, expect corners.

With many players to fear on Tuesday night, Raphael Wicky will be hoping his key men such as Swiss Born striker Albien Ajeti who is the clubs leading scorer in domestic competitions. Chances will come few and thin for the hosts, however their league form would suggest they could cause an upset as they have scored 41 goals in 21 games. Neither will they be a push over for the visitors, having illustrated their defensive solidarity during their league campaign only conceding 17 goals; the lowest tally in the league.

The referee for this encounter is the Swedish, Jonas Eriksson. The visitors will have to be careful, a trait they haven’t always illustrated well this season having picked up a total of 45 cards in the Premier League.

Man City’s Raheem Sterling and Basel’s Dimitri Oberlin have both scored four goals in this UEFA Champions League campaign as both sides have played free flowing attacking football that has said the hosts finish second in their group with 12 points. City topped their group with 15 points.

FC Basel vs Manchester City will be televised live on BT Sport 3 in the UK from 7:45PM.

Prediction – FC Basel 0 – Manchester City 3

Suggested Tips – FC Basel vs Manchester City – (BET365)

Correct Score – Manchester City Win 3-0 – (link no longer available)
Anytime GoalScorer – David Silva – (link no longer available)

Suggested Tips – FC Basel vs Manchester City – (SKYBET)

Both Players to Score – Aguero and Raheem Sterling – 11/4
RequestABet Specials – 80/1 and above – Elyounoussi to score, FC Basel to win, 4+ corners each team and 50+ match booking points – 125/1
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RequestABet Specials – 80/1 and above – BTTS, 4+ Corners Each Team, Stones & Fernandinho to be carded – 125/1
Matt Le Tissier’s RAB – Aguero & De Bruyne to score & Manchester City to win to nil – 15/2

Odds and markets last updated on Monday 13 February 2018 @18:50 GMT.

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Southampton vs Liverpool – Betting Preview

February 11, 2018 by Ieuan Ivett·Comments Off

This Sunday afternoon will be a day jam-packed with Premier League action, Southampton vs Liverpool being one from the St Mary’s Stadium.

Both sides seasons so far have seen very different outcomes thus far. The hosts are struggling in the lower end of the table, only two points above the relegation zone. Sundays visitors are flying high in third, however are checking their shoulders themselves as Chelsea and Tottenham are challenging Jurgen Klopp’s side for a Champions League place.

Southampton have enjoyed a decent run of form as of late, with their most recent outing seeing them in rather uncharacteristic scoring form. They defeated bottom of the table West Brom, 3-2 in an edge of your seat thriller. Charlie Austin has stepped up this season for the Saints, with 6 goals to his name. The Saints have scored only 28 goals all season and along with that, 26 points. Southampton often enjoy facing Liverpool, as it gives them an opportunity to get back at the club that just keeps buying their players; most recently, Virgil Van Dijk. Can the Saints pull off a huge win to reshape the bottom half?

Jurgen Klopp will be hoping Liverpool’s fortunes will turn following their thrilling conclusion against Spurs on the weekend that saw them drop two points very late on. His side are currently third in the Premier League, chasing Manchester United who are comfortably ahead of them for now. The game will also mark Virgil Van Dijk’s first return to St Mary’s Stadium after his prolonged transfer saga.

Liverpool are favourites and for good reason. Their attacking threat is frightening with Mo Salah stealing the headlines with 21 goals and six assist in 26 matches – outstanding for a winger. Whilst Liverpool’s attack is flourishing, their defensive mishaps don’t seem to be vanishing. With much of their fans frustration and dropped points coming from mistakes in their defensive third. Will their attacking prowess be too much for the Saints?

Southampton have only scored two or more goals in 23% of their Premier League outings this year, whereas Liverpool have scored two or more in 63% of theirs. The hosts have been awarded an average of 6.2 corners per match this season and the visitors, 6.1 corners. The referee for the match will be Martin Atkinson. Martin has awarded an average of 40 booking points in his 18 Premier League matches.

Prediction – Liverpool 3-1.

You’d be a brave better to think both teams won’t score, should be a goal-fest.

Suggest Tips – Southampton vs Liverpool (BET365)

Correct Score – Southampton 1 – Liverpool 3 – (link no longer available)
To Score Any Time – Virgil Van Dyke – Liverpool – (link no longer available)

Suggest Tips – Southampton vs Liverpool (SKYBET)

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