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Liverpool vs FC Porto – Match Preview

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Liverpool vs FC Porto
Tuesday 6th February, 2018
UEFA Champions League, Anfield

BT Sport – Kick-Off 19:45 GMT

Liverpoo vs Porto: Liverpool host Porto in the Champions League holding a 5-0 lead from the first leg in Portugal.

After a dominant display in the first leg, Liverpool gave all but sealed their place in the Champions League quarter-finals. With such an unassailable lead, Jurgen Klopp this week admitted he may make changes ahead of their trip to Old Trafford at the weekend. Manchester United’s dramatic 3-2 win at Crystal Palace on Monday night means the Reds go into that fixture in third place. After such an impressive run of form, five wins from six games, Liverpool have the momentum which looks likely to secure them a top-four finish. Since the departure of Phillipe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino has stepped up his game. The Brazilian has enjoyed his best season since joining the club and has five goals in his last seven games.

With a number of key men needing game time, this could be a great moment for Klopp to rotate his side. Adam Lallana will be one player who could certainly do with some minutes as he prepares for the World Cup this summer with England. Despite returning from injury around a month ago, he has yet to return to his best form. Last season he was a mainstay in Klopp’s side, but now he will have to work hard to regain a regular place in the side.

Since losing to Liverpool, Porto have won four in a row. They come into this game with little to lose, meaning they should play without fear. Whilst this tie appears to be over, Porto’s approach to this game will be interesting. I predicted Liverpool to go through this tie, however, I thought it would be much closer. This game will illustrate whether Porto just had an ‘off night’, or whether the Reds are classes above them. After all, this is a side who sit top of their division and have yet to lose in the league this campaign.

Felix Zwayer has been appointed as the referee for this game. Having officiated 11 Bundesliga games this season, he has averaged 3.82 cards this season. With 41 yellow cards, Zwayer has issued the eighth highest, which highlights his well-tempered approach to refereeing.

I think Liverpool will make changes for this game but I still expect them to win. Even if they rotate their squad, they have enough attacking talent to win the game. I don’t think it will be as big a whitewash as the first leg, with my bet being Liverpool to win by exactly two goals.

Liverpool vs FC Porto will be televised live from Anfield on BT Sport with kick-off at 19:45 GMT.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Porto

Suggested Tips – Liverpool vs FC Porto – (BET365):

  • Correct score, Liverpool to win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 14/1 (link no longer available)

Suggested Tips – Liverpool vs FC Porto – (SKYBET):

  • Sadio Mane to score a brace – 11/1.
  • Liverpool to win by exactly two goals – 10/3.
  • Solanke to score first and Liverpool to win 3-1- 45/1.

Suggested RequestABets – Liverpool vs FC Porto – (SKYBET):

  • RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – Liverpool vs FC Porto – Over 2.5 goals, 8+ match corners and 10+ booking points each team – 5/2
  • RequestABet Specials 11/1 to 28/1 : Lallana to score first and Liverpool to win to nil – 16/1.
  • Champions League RequestABets – Tue 6th Mar – 1+ corners each team in each half and 10+ booking points each team in each of LIV v POR and PSG v REA – 100/30 (Note: located in Sky Bet > Football > Champions League RequestABets – Tue 6th Mar Specials).
  • RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – Liverpool vs FC Porto – Over 1.5 goals and 10+ booking points each team – 1/1.
  • RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – Liverpool vs FC Porto –  Liverpool to score 2+ goals, 6+ Liverpool corners, 3+ Porto corners and 20+ match booking pts – 3/1.

  • Champions League RequestABets – Tue 6th Mar  -Mane & Cavani to score and 4+ corners in each half & 20+ booking pts each team in each of LIV v POR & PSG v REA – 66/1 (Note: located in Sky Bet > Football > Champions League RequestABets – Tue 6th Mar Specials).

Odds updated on 6th March at 19:25 GMT.

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Paris St Germain vs Real Madrid – Match Preview

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Paris St Germain vs Real Madrid
Tuesday 6th February, 2018
UEFA Champions League, Parc Des Princes

BT Sport – Kick-Off 19:45 GMT

Paris St Germain vs Real Madrid: PSG host Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League knockout tie, looking to overturn a 3-1 deficit.

PSG will be without Neymar for this tie, with the Brazilian forward likely to miss the next two months with a broken metatarsal. Their world-record signing now faces a race against time to prove his fitness before this summer’s World Cup. Despite playing well in Madrid, PSG are up against it as they aim to progress to the next round. In the first leg, they proved their capabilities going forward; creating multiple chances against Real’s rear guard. Ultimately, ten minutes of poor concentration cost them, which has left them needing two goals. The away goal, scored by Adrien Rabiot, could still be crucial. A 2-0 victory is far from beyond PSG, the real question is whether they can prevent Real from scoring.

Madrid know that this tie is in their own hands. Holding a 3-1 lead, there is huge expectation for them to go through. Since the first leg, they have won four games and lost just once. A return of 15 goals and six only conceded shows Madrid have returned to form. Cristiano Ronaldo has ten goals in his last five games, showing the Portuguese forward is also back to his best. Zinedine Zidane’s main dilemma falls within his team selection. Gareth Bale grabbed another goal at the weekend, which poses the Frenchman his greatest problem. He has recently opted to play Isco but could reintroduce the Welshman for this key fixture.

The pressure is certainly on the hosts and they’re without their main man. However, Angel Di Maria will be expected to join Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe in attack, which underlines the Parisian’s strength in depth. They have to go for the game; which should create a classic spectacle at the Parc des Princes.

Felix Brych is the referee in the French capital on Tuesday. The German plies his trade in the Bundesliga and has an average card total of 3.67. He has issued 41 yellow cards in 25 games, whilst showing just one red card this season. In comparison with other officials, he is mid-table with these statistics. Thus, booking points may not be too high in this game.

This game is very tough to call. An early goal for PSG would certainly make things interesting and pile the pressure on Madrid. I think that Madrid’s big players will see them through this tie, therefore I’m opting for a score draw.

Paris St Germain vs Real Madrid will be televised live on BT Sport from 19:45 in the UK.

Prediction: PSG 1-1 Real Madrid

Suggested tips – Paris St Germain vs Real Madrid – (SKYBET):

  • Correct score, draw 1-1 – (link no longer available).

Suggested tips – Paris St Germain vs Real Madrid – (BET365):

  • Cavani to score and win in 90 mins – 7/4.
  • Ronaldo to score a brace – 6/1.
  • Mbappe to score first and PSG to win 2-1 – 40/1.

Suggested RequestABets – Paris St Germain vs Real Madrid – (BET365):

  • RequestABet Specials 80/1 and above: Ronaldo to score outside the area and Cavani to score a header – 80/1.
  • RequestABet Specials UpTo 10/1: Ronaldo and Cavani to score, 4+ Corners Each Team and 20+ Booking Points each team – 8/1.
  • Popular RequestABets: Mbappe & Ronaldo to score and Kurzawa & Modric to be carded – 66/1.
  • RequestABet Specials UpTo 10/1: Cavani and Bale to score, 6+ Corners Each Team and Marquinhos to be carded – 100/1.
  • Champions League RequestABets – Tue 6th Mar – 1+ corners each team in each half and 10+ booking points each team in each of LIV v POR and PSG v REA – 100/30 (Note: located in Sky Bet > Football > Champions League RequestABets – Tue 6th Mar Specials).

  • Champions League RequestABets – Tue 6th Mar  -Mane & Cavani to score and 4+ corners in each half & 20+ booking pts each team in each of LIV v POR & PSG v REA – 66/1 (Note: located in Sky Bet > Football > Champions League RequestABets – Tue 6th Mar Specials).

Odds updated on 6th March at 18:15 GMT.

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Manchester City vs Chelsea – Match Preview.

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Manchester City vs Chelsea
Sunday 4th Match, 2018
FA Premier League, Etihad Stadium

Sky Sports – Kick-Off 16:00 GMT

Manchester City vs Chelsea – Champions elect Manchester City take on last year’s winners Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.

Fresh from lifting the Carabao Cup, City will be want to ensure they secure the Premier League title. Having led the way for so long, it’s important City don’t lose focus as they enter the final push. Pep Guardiola’s men have been fully deserving of the league title this year, but beating the current champions may be necessary to seal their success. City currently sit at the top of the division, 13 points clear of Manchester United. They do have a game in hand, which they play against Arsenal this Thursday at the Emirates.

Chelsea will be reeling after losing 2-1 at Old Trafford. Antonio Conte’s side were in pole position after taking the lead, but goals from Romelu Lukaku and Jesse Lingard saw United turn things around. That results left the champions in fifth, two points behind Tottenham and four behind Liverpool. With the same number of games played, Chelsea can’t afford to lose this match. With another round with Barcelona to come in the Champions League, securing a top-four finish is vital for their season. Willian has been in good form recently, having scored first in both his last two games. He and Eden Hazard have matched the shortfall left by the club’s toothless attackers. Alvaro Morata made his first start in six weeks and looked like a striker short of fitness and confidence.

City have won two of their last five games against Chelsea. The Blues have won the other three, including the last meeting at the Etihad. City last beat Chelsea at home in 2015 as they went on to win the league that season. Similarly, Chelsea were the champions as they are now.

Michael Oliver has been selected to referee this match. He has an average booking points total of 38.7, the fourth highest in the league. He has reffereed the most games in the division this season, averaging 3.4 yellow cards and 0.2 red cards per game.

This is a huge game. Chelsea could make a huge statement with a victory here, in a game they dare not lose. For City, another win would all but seal their fourth league title. Therefore, I’m going for a narrow home win. I think BTTS and City to win is a good bet, with BTTS and over 2.5 goals a safer option.

Manchester City vs Chelsea will be televised in the UK live on Sky Sports with kick-off at 16:00 GMT.

Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Chelsea

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

  • Correct score, 2-1 Manchester City – (link no longer available).

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

  • BTTS and City to win – 2/1.
  • Aguero and Hazard to both score – 6/1.
  • Willian to score first – 11/1.
  • BTTS and over 2.5 goals – 11/10.

RequestABet tips – Manchester City vs – Chelsea – (SKYBET):

  • Popular RequestABets – Manchester City vs Chelsea – BTTS, 2+ corners each team in each half and 30+ Chelsea booking pts – 12/1
  • RequestABet Specials 80/1 to 66/1 – Manchester City vs Chelsea – De Bruyne & Hazard each to score from outside the area – 150/1
  • @FootyAccums RequestABets – Manchester City vs Chelsea – Sane & Hazard to score and Otamendi, Moses, Fabragas to be carded – 200/1
  • RequestABet Specials 80/1 to 66/1 – Manchester City vs Chelsea – De Bruyne & Willian each to score from outside the area – 100/1
  • RequestABet Specials 33/1 to 66/1 – Manchester City vs Chelsea – Sane & Willian to score, over 2.5 goals and 4+ corners each team – 33/1
  • @FootyAccums RequestABets – Manchester City vs Chelsea – Aguero & Willian to score and Gundogan & Alonso to be carded – 100/1
  • RequestABet Specials 33/1 to 66/1 – Manchester City vs Chelsea – Hazard to score, Chelsea to win, BTTS, 3+ corners each team and 20+ Manchester City booking pts – 33/1
  • RequestABet Specials 33/1 to 66/1 – Aguero to score 2+ goals, 10+ match corners, and Otamendi & Fabregas to be carded – 50/1.
  • Match Stat Price Boost – Leroy Sane and Willain 1+ shots on target each – 3/1 
  • RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – Draw and 4+ corners – 9/1.
  • RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 8/1

Odds and markets last updated on Sunday 4 March 2018 @15:45 GMT.

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