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Leeds United vs Preston North End – Match Preview

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Leeds United vs Preston North End
Thursday 26th December 2019
The Championship, Elland Road

Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick Off: 17:15 GMT

Leeds United host Preston North End in a top end SkyBet Championship clash this Boxing Day.

Both sides will be hoping for a late Christmas present of three points – with plenty at stake for these two high flying sides. Leeds United are looking to get a firmer grip on the top two spots in their hot pursuit of league leaders West Brom. Meanwhile, Preston are in the middle of a rather large play-off race, of which they are currently 5th.

Leeds United are priced at 2/5 to win the match by SkyBet and continue their impressive season heading into the transfer window. Marcelo Bielsa’s have their eyes firmly set on the automatic promotion places and will be looking to bolster their squad in January. However, they face a tough test in Preston following their shock defeat to Fulham.

They will want to prove a point and Patrick Bamford has been on good form recently, with three goals in his last two matches. He is price boosted to score a brace at 11/2.

Preston North End are priced at 13/2 to win the match and pull off a mighty victory in their bid for a play-off place. The visitors face a tough test and so much poorer when playing away from home. They have managed just two wins from eleven road matches this season – a shocking stat given their high league position.

Paul Gallagher netted in their 2-1 win over Luton recently and is priced at 7/1 to score anytime this Boxing Day.

The referee for this match will be Darren Bond. The official has not been shy when reaching into his pocket this season and has averaged 36.8 booking points from his 14 second division matches in charge. SkyBet are offering 4/5 for 40+ booking points.

The match will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 17:15.

Prediction: Leeds United 2-1 Preston North End

– The hosts have a little bit more quality and a point to prove after their previous defeat.

Suggested Tips – Leeds United vs Preston North End – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Leeds United to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Leeds United vs Preston North End – (SKYBET)

  • Leeds United Price Boost – Leeds to win and both teams to score – 9/4.
  • Price Boost – Patrick Bamford to score a brace – 11/2.
  • Price Boost – Mateisz Klich to score from outside the area – 20/1.

Markets last updated at 01:35 GMT on Thursday 26th December 2019.

 

Tottenham vs Brighton and Hove Albion – Match Preview

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Tottenham vs Brighton and Hove Albion
Thursday 26th December 2019
FA Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Live on Amazon Prime – Kick Off: 12:30 GMT

Tottenham will host Brighton and Hove Albion in a Premier League Boxing Day bust-up.

Spurs are looking to continue pushing for the top four places after a couple setbacks in recent weeks with losses against Chelsea and Manchester United. Meanwhile, Brighton are chugging along nicely as they aim to keep an arm’s length between themselves and the drop zone.

Tottenham are priced at 4/7 to win the match by SkyBet and bounce back from their poor showing against Chelsea. Jose Mourinho has given Spurs a new lease of life since taking the hot-seat but suffered his worst defeat yet last time out against Frank Lampard’s Chelsea. The hosts will want to right that wrong as they have fallen a couple places down the table to 7th.

Going forward, Harry Kane has been his usual clinical self and has nine goals so far this term. He is priced at 14/5 to open the scoring.

Brighton and Hove Albion are priced at 9/2 to win the match and pull off a shock victory away in London. Graham Potter’s side have become much more resilient this season and have been a tough team to crack at times. However, they enter this match without a win in three matches and Spurs are their hardest test in comparison. Three of Brighton’s last four defeats have seen them crumble in the first half, and Spurs will be looking to start quick.

Neal Maupay has been the standout this season for the South Coast outfit with seven goals to his name. He is priced at 7/4 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be Graham Scott. The official has been one of the more lenient in the topflight this season – with an average of 34.5 booking points from his 10 Premier League matches. SkyBet are offering 7/4 for 40+ booking points.

The match will be televised on Amazon Prime Video and will kicks off at 12:30.

Prediction: Tottenham 3-1 Brighton and Hove Albion

– The hosts need a win and will be all up for giving their fans a late Christmas present.

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

  • Correct Score – Tottenham Hotspur to win 3-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Harry Kane – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Neal Maupay – (link no longer available).

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

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Tottenham Hotspur to win  3-0, 3-1, or 3-2 – 4/1.
  • Popular PlayerStat RequestABet – Alli & Dunk to score a header – 200/1.
  • Player Stats RequestABets – Kane 2+ shots on target & Maupay 1+ shots on target and 3+ Tottenham corners – 6/4.

Markets last updated on Thursday 26th December at 00:40 GMT.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wigan Athletic – Match Preview

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Blackburn Rovers vs Wigan Athletic
Monday 23rd December 2019
The Championship, Ewood Park

Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick Off: 19:45 GMT

Blackburn Rovers host Wigan Athletic just before Christmas day in SkyBet Championship action this Monday.

The hosts are in great form under Tony Mowbray with five wins from their last six league matches and the other a draw. They will be confident heading into this one. Meanwhile, Wigan are 23rd in the league and without a win in ten matches. They face tough opposition away from home.

Blackburn Rovers are priced at 3/4 to win the match by SkyBet and continue their rich vein of form. The Rovers are in promotion form as they have their eyes set on the top six play-off places. They are currently 9thin the league, one points off sixth. Their home form make for good reading and will only stand them in good stead for Monday night with 21 points claimed from eleven matches on home turf.

Going forward, Bradley Dack has been in fine form this term with nine goals and one assist to his name. He is priced at 15/8 to score anytime

Wigan are priced at 19/5 to win the match and get out of their current slump. The Latics are in dire need of a victory as relegation looms as we hit the halfway point in the season. Blackburn are probably the last team they want to travel to now, given their form – but, we know this league can be full of surprises.

Amazingly, centre-back Cheyenne Dunkley is their top goal scorer this season having netted five times. The defender is a powerhouse off a set-piece with his deadly aerial ability and is priced at 8/1 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be Gavin Ward. The official has been one of the more lenient this season in England’s second division – with an average of 32.9 booking points from his 12 matches in charge.

The match will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 19:45.

Prediction: Blackburn Rovers 2-0 Wigan Athletic

– The hosts should have an easy evening against the struggling visitors for an early Christmas present.

Suggested Tips – Blackburn Rovers vs Wigan Athletic- (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Blackburn Rovers 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Bradley Dack – (link no longer available).
  • To Win to Nil – Blackburn Rovers – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Blackburn Rovers vs Wigan Athletic – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Blackburn Rovers to Win 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1 – 7/4.
  • Popular RequestABets – Dack to score 2+ goals, 7+ Blackburn corners and 20+ Wigan Booking Points – 40/1.
  • Popular RequestABets – Wigan to win, BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ Booking Points each team – 40/1. (Cover). 

Markets last updated on Monday 23rd December at 18:40 GMT.