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Manchester City vs West Ham United – Match Preview

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Manchester City vs West Ham United
Sunday 9th February 2020
FA Premier League, Etihad Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Main Event HD – Kick Off: 16:30 GMT

Manchester City will host West Ham United in Premier League action this Sunday afternoon.

The Citizens suffered their sixth defeat this season last time out as they were beaten by 2-0 Tottenham. The loss has allowed Leicester City to gain ground on them from third position and are just two points behind Pep Guardiola’s side. Meanwhile, the Hammers find themselves in the relegation zone after an awful run of results that has seen them without a win in five matches.

Manchester City are heavy favourites for this topflight bout and are priced at 1/9 to win this match by SkyBet. Guardiola’s side seem to have come to terms with the fact they cannot chase Liverpool anymore in the title race but have their own battle for second with Leicester. When they’re on it, they’re incredible but they have tendencies to fall asleep and concede sloppy goals.

Sergio Aguero has been great once again this season with 16 goals and is priced at 7/5 to open the scoring.

West Ham are priced at a huge 18/1 to win the match and pull off one of the shocks of the season at the Etihad Stadium. The Hammers are having a torrid time under David Moyes who will already be feeling the pressure after a short time in charge. They are 18th in the league and have failed to score in three of their last five league outings. City will provide a very tough test that they look unlikely to pass.

Striker Sebastian Haller has cut a frustrated figure up front but is dangerous when given the right service. He has six goals this term and is priced at 4/1 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be Graham Scott. The official has averaged 36.2 booking points from his 12 topflight matches this season. Last time these two met, City won 5-0 and 40 booking points were brandished. SkyBet are offering 11/8 for 40+ booking points.

Manchester City vs West Ham United will be televised on Sky Sports Main Event HD and kicks off at 16:30.

Prediction: Manchester City 3-0 West Ham United

– The hosts will have a point to prove against an out of sorts West Ham side.

Suggested Tips – Manchester City vs West Ham United – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Manchester City 3-0 –(link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Sergio Aguero – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Manchester City vs West Ham United – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Manchester City to win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 – 3/1.

Markets last updated at 12:49 GMT on Saturday 8th February 2020.

Millwall vs West Bromwich Albion – Match Preview

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Millwall vs West Bromwich Albion
Sunday 9th February 2020
SkyBet Championship, The Den

Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick Off: 13:30 GMT

Millwall will host West Bromwich Albion in SkyBet Championship action this Sunday afternoon.

The Lions are enjoying a decent season under Gary Rowett and are currently ninth in the league table pushing for a play-off place. Meanwhile, West Brom are top of the league and hoping to turn around their recent poor domestic form.

Millwall are priced at 19/10 to win the match by SkyBet and pull off a shock victory and turn their form around. The hosts are in good form with two wins, two draws and one loss from their last five outings in the second division. They are outsiders for the play-off places and are just five points behind at this stage.

They battled out a 0-0 draw with Sheffield Wednesday last time out in an impressive showing but may have their work cut out for them this Sunday. Going forward, Jed Wallace has been the club’s main man with ten goals and nine assists. He is priced at 23/10 to score anytime.

West Bromwich Albion are priced at 6/4 to win the match and potentially build on their lead at the top of the table. The Baggies are still top of the table despite a recent poor run of results. They managed their first league win in eight matches against Luton last weekend and will want to build on it with Leeds United on their heels.

Charlie Austin has been displaying his talent this season with eight goals to his name and is priced at 11/5 to bag anytime.

The referee for this match will be Kevin Stroud. The official has been one of the harshest this season in the second division with an average of 41.9 booking points from his 16 matches in charge.

Millwall vs West Bromwich Albion will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 13:30.

Prediction: Millwall 1-2 West Bromwich Albion

– The visitors will have too much quality going forward despite the hosts home advantage.

Suggested Tips – Millwall vs West Bromwich Albion – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – West Bromwich Albion to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Charlie Austin – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Millwall vs West Bromwich Albion – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – West Bromwich Albion 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 9/4.

Markets last updated at 12:30 on Saturday 8th February 2020.

Brighton and Hove Albion vs Watford – Match Preview

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Brighton and Hove Albion vs Watford
Saturday 8th February 2020
FA Premier League, AMEX Stadium.

Live on BT Sport 1 HD – Kick Off: 17:30 GMT

Brighton and Hove Albion will host Watford in a crucial match-up down the bottom end of the Premier League this Saturday evening.

The Seagulls have hit some rocky form in the league and have failed to win a match in their last five outings. Meanwhile, Watford have also suffered some setbacks in their bid to escape the relegation zone.

Brighton and Hove Albion are priced at 11/10 to win this match by SkyBet and claim three huge points in their bid for survival. Graham Potters side are currently 15th in the standings, just two points above the drop zone and three points above their opponents who are in 19th. Their home form has not been great with just one win in their last six at the AMEX.

Going forward, striker Neal Maupay has quickly proven his summer price tag was worth it with seven goals to his name. He is priced at 13/8 to score anytime.

Watford are priced at 5/2 to win the match and potentially climb out of the relegation places. The Hornets are in a much better position than before Nigel Pearson arrived, but there is still plenty of work to do. The visitors are without a win in four across all competitions and will want revenge for the reverse fixture earlier this season where they were beaten 3-0.

They have struggled for goals, but front man Troy Deeney will cause headaches for Brighton with his physical presence. He is priced at 6/4 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be Kevin Friend. Contrary to his second name, the official has not been a ‘friend’ to many players this season and has an average of 39.7 booking points from his 16 topflight matches.

Brighton and Hove Albion vs Watford will be televised on BT Sport 1 HD and kicks off at 17:30.

Prediction: Brighton and Hove Albion 1-1 Watford

– Neither side have proven they have what it takes to see out a victory in recent weeks and with a lot on the line, both cannot afford to lose.

Suggested Tips – Brighton and Hove Albion vs Watford – (BET 365)

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

Suggested Tips – Brighton and Hove Albion vs Watford – (SKYBET)

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

Markets last updated at 10:45AM on Saturday 8th February 2020.