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Olympiacos vs Arsenal – Match Preview

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Olympiacos vs Arsenal
Thursday 20th February 2020
UEFA Europa League, Karaiskakis Stadium

Live on BT Sport 2 HD – Kick Off: 20:00 GMT

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will travel to Olympiacos for their first leg of their UEFA Europa League Round of 16.

Olympiacos will feel confident ahead of this home tie, as they are unbeaten in ten matches on their patch in this competition. They are top of the Greek Super League and are undefeated from their 24 matches in that league. Meanwhile, Arsenal are starting to turn their fortunes around under Arteta’s guidance. They have lost just on match in ten across all competitions and are favourites to qualify for the next round.

Olympiacos are priced at 15/8 to win the match by SkyBet and pull off a shock victory on home soil. ‘Thrylos’ are flying high in domestic competitions but will want to spoil the Arsenal party coming to town. The Greek outfit fell short in the Champions League and were demoted to the Europa League. They have no issue scoring goals and have scored at least three goals in five of their last six home matches.

Youseff El Arabi is having a great season with 17 league goals and three Champions League goals. He is 9/5 to score anytime.

Arsenal are priced at 13/10 to win the match and continue their impressive run of form in recent weeks. The Gunners topped Group F to reach the knockout rounds but didn’t make it easy for themselves. However, on the road they are unbeaten in nine matches across all competitions and should be able to find a way past their Greek opponents.

In attack, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang has been in fine form once again and is priced at 23/20 to score anytime at the Karaiskakis Stadium.

The referee for this match will be German Felix Zwayer. The Gunners have been one of the most aggressive teams in the Premier League this season with an average of 26.7 booking points per match.

The match will be televised on BT Sport 2 HD and kicks off at 20:00.

Prediction: Olympiakos 0-2 Arsenal 

– The visitors look to be comfortable in the new manager’s tactics and should cruise through this match.

Suggested Tips – Olympiacos vs Arsenal – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Arsenal to win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Pierre Emerick Aubameyang – (link no longer available).
  • To win to Nil – Arsenal – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Olympiacos vs Arsenal – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Arsenal to win 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1 – 5/2.

Markets last updated at 09:50 on Thursday 18th February 2020.

 

Tottenham vs RB Leipzig – Match Preview

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Tottenham vs RB Leipzig
Wednesday 19th February 2020
UEFA Champions League, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Live on BT Sport 2 HD – Kick Off: 20:00 GMT

Tottenham will play host to RB Leipzig in UEFA Champions League action this Wednesday evening.

Spurs enter the match in great form and are unbeaten in seven matches across all competitions. They cruised through to the knockout stages in second place in Group B. RB Leipzig topped Group G with three wins, two draws and one loss. The German’s are in slightly worse form than their opponents with just one victory in five across all competitions.

Tottenham are priced at 6/4 to win the match by SkyBet as the bookmaker’s struggle to call a winner from this one. Spurs have been dealt another huge injury blow ahead of this match, with Heung-Min Son also side lined alongside Harry Kane. They are, however, in good form ahead of this home fixture.

In Son and Kane’s place, Jose Mourinho will likely turn to new signing Steven Bergwijn to spark some energy into the attack. He has impressed so far and is priced at 5/2 to score anytime.

RB Leipzig are priced at 17/10 to win the match and give themselves a huge advantage when they travel back home for the second leg. The Germans must turn their form around quickly if they are to reach the quarter finals. They have failed to win from their last four away matches in all competitions.

Going forward, Timo Werner will be the biggest threat to Spurs defence. He has 20 Bundesliga goals this term and is priced at 11/10 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be Turkish Cuneyt Cakir. The home side have been considerably more aggressive this season and have averaged 23.7 booking points in domestic competitions. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig have averaged just 15.7 booking points. Tottenham are priced at 7/4 for most booking points – great value.

Tottenham vs RB Leipzig will be televised on BT Sport 2 HD and kicks off at 20:00.

Prediction: Tottenham 1-1 RB Leipzig

– It’s tough to tell how these two will play with a second leg around the corner. Expect a cagey affair.

Suggested Tips – Tottenham vs RB Leipzig – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Draw 1-1 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Steven Bergwijn – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Tottenham vs RB Leipzig – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Draw 1-1, 2-2, or 3-3 – 7/2.

Markets last updated at 18:50 on Wednesday 18th February 2020.

 

Chelsea vs Manchester United – Match Preview

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Chelsea vs Manchester United
Monday 17th February 2020
FA Premier League, Stamford Bridge

Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick Off: 20:00 GMT

Chelsea will play host to Manchester United in late night Premier League action this Monday.

Both clubs still have hopes of qualifying for Champions League football next year with Chelsea five places and six points ahead of their opponents. Frank Lampard’s side, however, have just one win from their last five as we enter the business end of the season. Meanwhile, Manchester United also boast just one win from five but can climb two places in the table with a win.

Chelsea are favourites to win this match and are priced at 17/20 by SkyBet to do so. The Blues must improve their form if they are to finish in the top four places, with Spurs and Sheffield United breathing down their neck. Their home form has not been much better either, with three wins from seven in the league.

Striker Tammy Abraham will hope to end his month-long goal drought. He has netted 13 times this season and is priced at 23/20 to score anytime.

Manchester United are priced at 16/5 to win the match and pull off a huge away victory in their bid for European football next season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side need a win if they are to put real pressure on the Champions League spots in a mediocre season by their standards. A worrying sign for United is that they have failed to score in their last three league matches.

A man hoping to change their fortunes is January loanee signing Odion Ighalo. The Nigerian is set to make his debut for the Red Devils and is priced at 2/1 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be Anthony Taylor. The official has not been shy when it has come to reaching for his pocket this season. Taylor has been one of the most ‘no-nonsense’ refs in the Premier League with an average of 45.5 booking points from his 20 topflight matches.

Chelsea vs Manchester United will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League HD and kicks off at 20:00.

Prediction: Chelsea 1-1 Manchester United

– It’s tough to split these two sides with similar form records. Would be brave to call a winner.

Suggested Tips – Chelsea vs Manchester United – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Draw 1-1 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Tammy Abraham – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Chelsea vs Manchester United – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Draw 1-1, 2-2, or 3-3 – 7/2.
  • Total Goals, Corners and Cards – Over 1.5 Goals, Over 8.5 Corners, Over 25 Booking Points – 11/10.

Markets last updated at 18:40 on Monday 17th February 2020.