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Tottenham vs Manchester United – Match Betting Preview

January 30, 2018 by Elliott Jackson·Comments Off

Wednesday night sees Tottenham vs Manchester United in a vital clash at Wembley. Spurs will be looking to move into the top four. United on the other hand will be trying to close the gap at the top of the table.

After being held to an FA Cup replay by League Two Newport County, Tottenham will be hoping to move into the top four with a win. Sitting two points behind Liverpool who occupy fourth, it’s vital Spurs don’t lose more ground in the race for Champions League football.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side are now eight games unbeaten; a run that has seen them win six of their last seven home games. Having firmly ended their ‘Wembley hoodoo’, Spurs need to take use home advantage to beat one of their closest rivals. Having already lost to Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City this season, Tottenham need to prove they can beat the best teams and that they aren’t just flat track bullies.

Madrid calling – Spurs’ Pochettino and Harry Kane are both wanted by Real Madrid.

With speculation linking both Pochettino and Harry Kane to the Bernabeu, securing more Champions League football could prove key to their futures. With a new stadium to come next season, this further underlines the importance of European football as they look to consolidate their place amongst Europe’s elite.

Five consecutive wins without conceding a goal has boosted Manchester United’s hopes of a second-place finish. Whilst it isn’t what they set out to achieve at the start of the season, Jose Mourinho will be happy with his side’s recent form. Alexis Sanchez made his debut in their 4-0 win over Yeovil, meaning the Red Devils are still challenging for two pieces of silverware. With the Chilean’s addition into an already talented squad, the main question is where he will play.

Lukaku is back amongst the goals for United with 3 in his last 4 games. Photo Credit: The Sun

Personally, I think he would be best suited on the right, as it gives him the chance to inter-change with players like Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard in the number the position. With Anthony Martial’s recent form, he should keep his place on the left, which leaves United with a very quick, dynamic attack, spearheaded by Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian also appears to be finding some form, with three goals in his last four games.

Andre Marriner takes charge of the Wembley fixture. Marriner has only used his red card once this season – could he be using it again on Wednesday night. Photo Credit: Sky Sports.

Manchester United have lost just two of their last seven games against Spurs and beat them 1-0 in the reverse fixture last year. Meetings between these two sides have been tight in recent years, with just two of the last 11 fixtures being separated by more than one goal. Andre Marriner will be the man in the middle at Wembley, having recently refereed Liverpool’s win over Manchester City. Despite issuing five yellow cards that day, Marriner has an average booking points total of just 28.8 and has only shown one red card this season.

I think this one will be a draw. Away from home, Mourinho would probably take that if you offered it him now, whilst I don’t think Tottenham have enough quality to grab all three points.

The game will be televised in the UK on BT Sport 1 with Kick Off at 8PM GMT.

Prediction: Tottenham 1-1 Manchester United.

Suggested tips – Tottenham vs Manchester United – (BET365):

Correct score Betting – Tottenham vs Manchester United – 1-1 draw – (link no longer available)

Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals – Yes – [bet365oddslink participant_id=’1520130508′ odds=’11/10′ starttime=’1517428800′]11/10[/bet365oddslink]

Suggested tips – Tottenham vs Manchester United – (Skybet):

Kane to score a brace – 9/2.

Lukaku and Sanchez to both score – 17/2.

Martial to score first and United to win 2-1 – 55/1.

BTTS and Tottenham to win – 7/2.

Huddersfield Town vs Liverpool – Match Betting Preview

January 29, 2018 by Elliott Jackson·Comments Off

Premier league action returns on Tuesday night with Huddersfield Town vs Liverpool. After back to back defeats in the League and FA Cup, Liverpool will be hoping to get back to winning ways when they visit the John Smith’s Stadium to face Huddersfield.

Liverpool’s defensive issues still persist despite signing Virgil Van Dyke. Both keepers’ Karius & Mignolet are struggling to hold the number 1 position under Jurgen Klopp.

Anfield witnessed the shock results of the FA Cup fourth round as West Brom came away with 3-2 victory. The result means Liverpool’s only chance of silverware this season is the Champions League, with many fans sighting the FA Cup as a more realistic chance of winning a trophy. Since beating Manchester City 4-3, the Reds have struggled, losing to two teams embroiled in a relegation battle. Virgil van Dijk has yet to had the intended impact since joining the club, whilst there are still major doubts over the long-term abilities of Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet.

Whilst Liverpool have been poor defensively for a number of years, I think a lack of quality in the goalkeeping department could be an issue. To win a title or any form of silverware, you have to have a top goalkeeper, something Liverpool have lacked since Pepe Reina. When you look at the club’s main rivals they all have top stoppers; David De Gea, Thibaut Courtois and Hugo Lloris are amongst the best in the world. Jack Butland, Jan Oblak and Alisson should be at the top of Jurgen Klopp’s shopping list in the summer if he wants to improve Liverpool’s leaky defence.

David Wagner is struggling of late to get his team to show the form that served them well at the start of the season. Photo Credit: Sky Sports

After a run of just one win in eight games, Huddersfield are enduring their toughest patch since promotion to the Premier League. Without a Premier League point since December, David Wagner’s side are now just two points above the bottom three in fourth place. Goals have been the main issue for Town, with just three goals from their last six league matches. Whilst they have always struggled away this season, their home form has been excellent but they are now without a win in four at the John Smith’s Stadium. With only Monaco defender Terence Kongolo joining the club this month, time looks to be running out as they search to bolster their attacking options.

Kevin Friend takes charge of the fixture at the Kirklees Stadium.

Huddersfield haven’t beaten Liverpool since 1959, losing eight of their last ten meetings. The Reds comfortably dispatched of the Yorkshire side 3-0 in the reverse fixture last year and will be hoping for a similar result this time around. Kevin Friend will take charge of the match in West Yorkshire in his 14th Premier League match of the season. Friend has averaged 26.9 booking points this season, the sixth lowest in the division. He has also only averaged 2.7 yellow cards a game and is yet to dismiss anyone in the league this campaign.

With both sides in poor form, this game is tough to call. Given Town’s recent defensive frailties I think Liverpool’s attacking trio of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firminio and Mohamad Salah will be too much for them to handle.

The game will be televised in the UK on BT Sport 1 from 8PM.

Prediction: Huddersfield 1-3 Liverpool.

Suggested tips from BET365 for Huddersfield Town vs Liverpool:

Correct score, Liverpool to win 3-1- (link no longer available)

BTTS and over 2.5 goals – (link no longer available)

Mane to score first – (link no longer available)

Suggested tips from Skybet for Huddersfield Town vs Liverpool:

Firmino and Salah to both score – 4/1.

Oxlade-Chamberlin to score from outside the area – 18/1.

Depoitre to score and win – 12/1.

Huddersfield v Liverpool RequestABet Specials – 80/1 and above – Firmino to score, Liverpool 3-1, 5+ Huddersfield corners and Mane to be carded – 150/1.

RequestABet Specials 80/1 and above – Huddersfield v Liverpool – Liverpool 3-0 and Can, Van Dijk & Robertson to be carded – 500/1.

Huddersfield v Liverpool RequestABet Specials – 80/1 and above – Huddersfield to win, over 2.5 goals, Under 12 match corners and 20+ booking points each team – 80/1.

Cardiff City vs Manchester City – Match Betting Preview

January 28, 2018 by Elliott Jackson·Comments Off

Today’s final tie of the afternoon features Cardiff City vs Manchester City. Championship high-flyers Cardiff host Manchester City looking to create a huge upset in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Aguero grabbed a hat-rick on the weekend to end any hope of a Newcastle comeback on the weekend.

Aguero grabbed a hat-rick last weekend to end any hope of a Newcastle comeback on the weekend.

Manchester City come into this tie following their return to winning ways against Newcastle. Saturday’s 3-1 win over Rafa Benitez’s side re-established the Citizens 12 points lead at the top of the Premier League. Sergio Aguero was back in the goals for Pep Guardiola’s men as his hat-trick was enough to seal all three points. City glided into the fourth round of the competition, beating fellow Premier League side Burnley 4-1. It’s worth remembering that City were 1-0 down at half-time in that game, before coming back to book their place in the next round. After opting against signing both Virgil van Dijk and Alexis Sanchez, City are still looking to bolster their defensive options. The latest speculations has seen them linked with a 60 million pound move for Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte. To enable the deal, City would be required to trigger the Frenchman’s release clause and this would secure them the services of one of Europe’s hottest young centre-backs.

Cardiff needed a replay to secure their spot in the fourth-round, eventually beating Mansfield 4-1 in the return leg. Neil Warnock’s promotion-chasing side have won two of their three games, after previous losing four in a row. Saturday’s 0-0 draw against Sheffield Wednesday kept the Bluebirds in third spot, two points behind second-placed Derby County. With the push for automatic promotion very much alive in the Welsh capital, this will be a great opportunity for them to pit their wits against the Premier League’s very best. Neil Etheridge record this 12th clean sheet at the weekend, the third highest in the league. With Cardiff’s promotion charge built around defensive solidity, it will be a real test for Sean Morrison and Co as they look to shut out the most potent attack in England’s top flight.

Lee Mason takes charge of today’s final cup tie of the fourth round between Cardiff City vs Manchester City.

Cardiff have lost just one of their last four meetings with Manchester City. They’ve also won their last two home games against the Citizens, with the last coming back in 2013. Lee Mason has been appointed as the referee for Sunday’s standout fixture. He has an average of just 25.5 average booking points, which registers as the fourth lowest in the Premier League. He has produced just 33 yellow cards and is yet to send anyone off this campaign.

After the recent loss to Liverpool, I can’t see Pep Guardiola taking anything for granted in this tie. With City securing their place in the Carabao Cup final in midweek, I think they’ll be desperate to continue their push for a domestic treble. As a result, I think they’ll have too much for Cardiff, who will want to concentrate on the Championship.

Prediction: Cardiff 0-3 Manchester City.

Suggested tips (Skybet):

Correct score, City to win 3-0 – 13/2

Aguero to score a brace – 11/4.

City to win and over 2.5 goals – 4/6.

Sterling and De Bruyne to both score – 5/1.

Zohore to score and win – 10/1.