Another Super Sunday tie sees Newcastle vs Manchester United live in the early Sunday afternoon kick off.
The two teams are at different ends of the table, with the hosts checking their shoulder, only one point above the relegation zone. The visitors are second in the Premier League, 13 points behind league leaders and rivals Man City. The match will be the second of three Super Sunday fixtures.
Newcastle United are currently 16th in the Premier League, having accumulated 25 points from 26 games. Rafa Benitez was able to introduce some new faces late in the transfer window, with Chelsea loanee Kenedy getting the fans most excited. The Brazilian has impressed so far and could cause issues for the Manchester United midfield, that hasn’t set the world alight in recent weeks.
In their 26 matches, the Magpies have scored 24 goals with Spanish striker Joselu the most prolofic. He has scored four goals and got one assist this season, as Newcastle have found goals hard to come by for much of the season. It is possible they could scalp a result as Manchester United have found matches away from home against lower teams much tougher than they should.
Manchester United have accumulated 56 points in their 26 Premier League matches. They are the favourites for this fixture, having only lost one of their last ten games in all competitions. Their most recent Premier League outing saw Jose Mourinho’s side dismantle a Huddersfield side, 2-0, with new boy Alexis Sanchez opening his United account.
The attacking prowess of Manchester United at times can be deadly, with Romelu Lukaku proving his clinical edge with 12 goals and 5 assists. It shouldn’t be too tough for Mourinho’s side as long as they don’t experience any issues in front of goal, as many top sides have in recent weeks against relegation strugglers.
Newcastle have scored two or more goals in 23% of their home Premier League matches this season. Manchester United have scored two or more in 53% of their away league fixtures. Newcastle have been awarded an average of 4.9 corners this season, Manchester United have been awarded an average of 6 corners.
Craig Pawson will take charge of this fixture. The referee has awarded an average of 42.9 booking points in his 17 Premier League matches. Newcastle vs Manchester United will be televised in the UK from
Prediction – Manchester United win 2-0.
With Alexis Sanchez having settled in, their attacking power seems just too much.
Suggested Tips – Newcastle vs Manchester United (BET365)
- Correct Score – Manchester United 2-0 (link no longer available)
- Anytime Goalscorer – Alexis Sanchez – (link no longer available)
- Manchester United to Win to Nil – (link no longer available)
Suggested Tips – Newcastle vs Manchester United (SKYBET)
- Scorecasst Boost – Paul Pogba to score first and Manchester Utd to win 3-1 – 125/1
- Price Boost – Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez both to score in 90 mins – 6/1
- Jesse Lingard to score from outside the penalty area – 14/1
- Popular RequestABet – Sanchez and Lukuaku to Score and Lascelles & Jones to be carded – 100/1
Aston Villa vs Birmingham – Match Preview
Aston Villa vs Birmingham City takes place today in what promises to be another fierce second city derby in the SkyBet Championship.
Both sides are at opposite ends of the table, the hosts, Aston Villa, are in the midst of a promotion push as they are just behind the top two spots. The visitors have found some form as of late which has seen them climb out of the relegation zone, however they will still be checking their shoulders with a lot of matches still to play.
One thing is for sure, the atmosphere will be electric.
Villa are currently third in the SkyBet Championship, just one point behind fellow promotion hopefuls, Derby County. They have accumulated 56 points from their 30 league matches with some rather impressive goal scoring statistics too. Steve Bruce’s side have scored 46 goals in their 30 matches, with Albert Adomah stealing the headlines having scored 12 goals with three assists.
Lewis Grabban has also joined the Villians on loan recently, having spent his first half of the season with Sunderland where he also scored 12 goals. In their last outing, they defeated bottom of the table Burton, 3-2, can they turn their run of four wins on the bounce to five?
Birmingham are 19th in the Championship with 30 points, from just as many games. Steve Cotterill’s side have not imposed themselves in front of goal this season however their recent form will give the Blues fans a glimmer of hope. They have taken seven points from their last three matches and striker Sam Gallagher seems to have found his feet at St Andrews.
The attacker has scored 6 goals this season and will remain Birmingham’s biggest goal threat. The blues will be hoping they can keep a clean sheet, something they have struggled for much this season having conceded 41 goals.
Can Cotterill’s men cause an upset?
Stats
Aston Villa have scored two or more goals in 60% of their home Championship matches this season whilst Birmingham have only achieved this in 13% of their matches on the road. Aston Villa have been awarded an average of 4.4 corners this season and Birmingham have been awarded an average of 4.8. Referee Peter Bankes will take charge of the fixture. The official has awarded an average of 41.6 booking points in his 19 Championship fixtures.
Prediction – 1-1 draw.With the buzz surrounding the match and Birmingham’s recent form, I can’t see either side getting the upper hand.
Aston Villa vs Birmingham – Suggested Tips (BET365)
Correct Score – 1-1 Draw – (link no longer available)
First Goalscorer – Lewis Grabbon – (link no longer available)
Over 2.5 Goals in the Match – (link no longer available)
Aston Villa vs Birmingham – Suggested Tips (SKYBET)
Scorecast Boost – Aston Villa v Birmingham – Albert Adomah to score first and Aston Villa to win 2-1 – 28/1
@FootyAccums RequestABets – Aston Villa v Birmingham – Aston Villa to score 2+ goals, 5+ Aston Villa corners and 20+ Birmingham booking pts – 3/1
Popular RequestABets – Aston Villa v Birmingham – Birmingham to score 1+ goals, 4+ Birmingham corners and 20+ Aston Villa booking pts – 7/2
Unibet Darts Premier League 2018 Betting Preview
The Darts Premier League is back for 2018 and it’s going to be bigger than ever. A fresh-faced line-up means there are plenty of new players ready to enter the fray.
The worlds greatest, Michael van Gerwen is the favourite to retain his trophy before a dart has been thrown. The darting fairy-tale that is Rob Cross is also among the favourites after his World Championship shock.
Players, Gerwyn Price and Daryl Gurney will make their Premier League debuts this year after their rampant rise up the PDC rankings during 2017. Australian, Simon Whitlock has made the cut after a few years out of the competition as well as Mensur Suljovic finally reaching the upper echelons of the Premier League.
Raymond van Barneveld, Peter Wright, Gary Anderson and Michael Smith also return to the Premier League after characteristically impressive performances on the PDC Circuit. With the Unibet Masters done with and Michael van Gerwen named champions, here are some of the outright odds that SkyBet are offering for the 2018 Unibet Premier League:
Michael van Gerwen – 10/11
The Dutch darting dynamo is heavy favourite to retain his Premier League title. Despite his upset against Rob Cross at the World Championships, ‘MvG’ has continued to prove why he is the best in the PDC, with his most recent victory coming at ArenaMK where he lifted the first major of the year. His 11-9 victory over Raymond van Barneveld showcased his fighting spirit and incredible ability to grind his opponent down. Tough to ever bet against this man, he is just too talented.
Michael Van Gerwen will be looking to retain his crown from 2017 starting with a tough opening night challenge against Rob Cross. Photo Credit: Sky Sports
Rob Cross – 7/2
As the Unibet Masters proved, he isn’t indestructible. What he has achieved in the past 12 months has been nothing short of miraculous, however this competition will be his first major test to find out if he can withhold those high standards that he has set himself, or whether he was a lucky man at the 2018 World Championships. His power hitting is something to behold and he has some devastating percentages on the doubles, I don’t see him going all the way but he has already proved so many wrong.
Gary Anderson – 6/1
The Flying Scotsman is a fan favourite among Premier League fans. Anderson can be a tricky customer when on his game however he will be praying for no injuries throughout this campaign. The ageing athlete is beginning to feel his body ever so slightly which as everyone knows, can have a big effect on his performance. However, he is still one of the worlds best and can beat anyone on his day. He has the capabilities to go all the way and maybe win you a big pay-out!
Peter Wright – 9/1
Cast into the shadows in recent months, Peter Wright will be hoping that the Premier League will be his answer to rejuvenating his world-class form. The Scotsman endured an agonising moment last year, as he had darts at the double in the final to win the Premier League, however crumbled under the pressure and allowed van Gerwen to steal the prize. Revenge will be on his mind, and the long format of this competition will help Wright to reach the stage of the competition where he should be.
Other Player Odds:
- Daryl Gurney – 40/1
- Raymond van Barneveld – 40/1
- Mensur Suljovic – 50/1
- Michael Smith – 80/1
- Gerwyn Price – 125/1
- Simon Whitlock – 200/1
The Darts Premier League will be televised on Sky Sports in the UK. Don’t forget to check out our facebook and twitter pages for DARTS accumulators. We will also be previewing the later stages of the tournament which will be up in our tips and preview area.