Everton vs Arsenal
Saturday 21st December 2019
FA Premier League, Goodison Park
Live on BT Sport 1 HD – Kick Off: 12:30 GMT
Everton will host Arsenal that promises to have just as many on the pitch stories as off it this Saturday lunchtime in the Premier League.
The hosts have had managerial switch arounds in recent weeks but will have their eyes firmly set on climbing up the table – with an out of sorts Arsenal in their way. Meanwhile, Arsenal are also in a similar off the pitch predicament and are looking to bounce back from their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City.
Everton are priced at 13/10 to win the match by SkyBet and climb further away from those dreaded relegation places. The Toffee’s have impressed recently under interim manager Duncan Ferguson, claiming victory over Chelsea and a respectable draw against Manchester United.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has shot back into the spotlight of late and his work ethic is not going unnoticed. The youngster is a real handful for any defence and has scored five goals this season. Another standout performer has been Richarlison. He has six goals and is priced at 13/10 to score anytime.
Arsenal are priced at 19/10 to win the match with top four definitely not out of contention for the Gunners. The Gunners have still failed to show any consistency in recent weeks since Unai Emery’s sacking. Last time out, they were second best against a strong Man City side as they failed to create chances and look slow and sluggish. Their injury issues have not helped them, and it is hard to see them winning any match right now.
Going forward, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been his usual clinical self, when given a chance, and has eleven league goals to his name. He is priced at 21/20 to score anytime.
The referee for this match will be Kevin Friend. The official has not been too shy in brandishing his cards and has averaged 39.5 booking points in his eleven topflight matches in charge. Both of these sides are desperate for victory so it could get feisty.
The match will be televised on BT Sport 1 and kicks off at 12:30.
Prediction: Everton 1-1 Arsenal
– Both sides will be desperate not to lose, which could see a defensively-minded draw played out.
Suggested Tips – Everton vs Arsenal – (BET 365)
- Correct Score – Draw 1-1 – (link no longer available).
- Anytime Goalscorer – Richarlison – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Everton vs Arsenal – (SKYBET)
- Correct Score Group Betting – Draw 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 – 5/2.
- RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – Both Teams to score, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 4/1.
- Popular RequestABets – Richarlison & Pepe to score and Holgate & Torreira to be carded – 125/1.
- Both Players To Score – Richarlison and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 4/1.
- @FottyAccums RequestABet – Richarlison & Aubameyang to score and Davies & Chambers to be carded – 80/1.
Markets last updated on Saturday 21st December at 11:40 GMT.
Cardiff City vs Preston North End
Saturday 21st December 2019
The Championship, Cardiff City Stadium
Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick Off: 12:30 GMT
Cardiff City host Preston North End just before Christmas in SkyBet Championship action this Saturday.
The Bluebirds are looking much livelier under new boss Neil Harris and provided an incredible comeback against Leeds United last time out. Meanwhile, Preston are hoping to further cement their place in the top six and undo their poor away form this campaign.
Cardiff City are priced at 13/10 to win the match by SkyBet and build on from their 3-3 draw with automatic promotion hopefuls Leeds. The Bluebirds are learning how to get results under Neil Harris with just one loss in their last six matches in the league. They are closing in on the play-off places and striker Robert Glatzel has returned from injury with a bang.
The German scored their equalising goal at Elland Road and is priced at 21/10 to score again anytime this Saturday.
Preston North End are priced at 21/10 to win the match and make it three victories in a row. The lilywhites have been one of the surprise packages this season as they currently sit third in the table. However, their away form makes for different reading as in their last five matches on the road they have scored just once and lost four times.
There is no doubt they have the quality to take apart Cardiff but whether they will seems less likely given the circumstances. Midfielder Paul Gallagher got on the scoresheet last match to take his season tally to five goals. He is priced at 5/1 to score anytime.
The referee for this match will be Jeremy Simpson. The official has been rather to the point when taking charge in the second division with an average of 45.5 booking points from his eleven matches. Both sides have averaged over 15 booking points a match themselves, so expect a few cards to be brandished this Saturday lunchtime.
The match will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 12:30.
Prediction: Cardiff City 2-1 Preston North End
– The hosts will be buoyant from their Elland Road heroics against a side who don’t travel well – despite their league position.
Suggested Tips – Cardiff City vs Preston North End – (BET 365)
- Correct Score – Cardiff City 2-1 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Robert Glatzel –(link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Cardiff City vs Preston North End – (SKYBET)
- Correct Score Group Betting – Cardiff to Win 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1 – 5/2.
- Cardiff City Price Boost – Cardiff to win and both teams to score – 4/1.
- Price Boost – Adam Flint to score a header – 16/1.
Markets last updated on Saturday 21st December at 11:40 GMT.