Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United
Monday 4th March 2019
SkyBet Championship, Hillsborough
Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT
Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United: Sheffield United make the short trip across Sheffield to city rivals Sheffield Wednesday on Monday night looking to cement their place in the Championship’s automatic promotion places.
The Blades head into this game second in the table, ahead of this weekend’s action. With Leeds and Norwich both in action before United, they could drop to third place depending on results. Last time out, Chris Wilder’s men recorded an impressive 1-0 away at fellow promotion hopefuls West Brom. January recruit Gary Madine will be hoping to make an impact on his return to Hillsborough. The on-loan Cardiff striker was a huge part of the Wednesday side that pipped the Blades to promotion in 2011 but could end up lining up against them on Monday. The target man has two goals in seven appearances and has struck up a good partnership with top scorer Billy Sharp. The last two Steel City derbies have finished 0-0 at Bramall Lane however the fixture at S6 in September 2017 served up a cracker, with United winning 4-2 on that day.
Wednesday come into this fixture in their best form of the season. Steve Bruce is unbeaten since taking over in February, with three wins and three draws to his name. Back-to-back wins over Swansea City and Brentford have lifted the Owls to 12th, just six points behind the play-off places. Whilst a top six finish seems highly unlikely, their good form hasn’t gone unnoticed. It’s just one defeat in 11 league games since Mid-December and nine games at home without defeat. Steven Fletcher is enjoying his best goalscoring run in the side, with three in his last two games. Adam Reach is another in-form danger man for the Blades to keep an eye on. The winger has been involved in more Championship goals than any other midfielder since 2017/18, with 12 goals and 17 assists. His nine goals this season make him Wednesday’s joint-top scorer.
Peter Bankes is the referee for this fixture. The Englishman has officiated 36 top-flight matches this season. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 54.2. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 70+ total points for this fixture.
This should be a cracking game between two in-form teams. United will be deserved favourites to win but Wednesday’s recent revival, particularly at home, will make it interesting. As a result, I’m plumping for a score draw.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football with kick-off at 19:45 GMT.
Prediction: Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Sheffield United
Suggested Tips – Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United – (BET365):
- Correct score: Draw – 1-1 – (link no longer available).
- Player to score anytime: Gary Madine – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United – (SKYBET):
- Price Boost – Steven Fletcher and Billy Share to both score – 9/1.
- RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 5/1. (NAP).
- To Score and Win – Adam Reach – 13/2.
- Popular RequestABet – Fletcher to score a header and Reach to score outside the area – 100/1.
- RequestABet Specials 11/1 to 28/1 – Draw, BTTS, under 12 corners and Norwood to be carded –16/1.
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Everton vs Liverpool – Match Preview
Everton vs Liverpool
Sunday 3rd March 2019
FA Premier League, Goodison Park
Live on Sky Sports Main Event HD – Kick-Off: 16:15 GMT
Everton vs Liverpool: League-leaders Liverpool travel across Merseyside on Saturday looking to regain their lead at the top of the Premier League against their nearest rivals.
The Reds got back to winning ways in midweek with an emphatic 5-0 win over Watford. Sadio Mane continued his hot streak of form with a brace. The Malian international played in a more central role, with Roberto Firmino sidelined with an ankle injury. Virgil van Dijk also notched two goals as Jurgen Klopp’s men maintained their one-point lead over Manchester City. With the Citizens travelling to Bournemouth on Saturday, it’s likely that Liverpool will find themselves second heading into this fixture. They won this match in controversial fashion at Anfield, with Divock Origi’s late winner the difference after Jordon Pickford has pushed the ball onto the bar instead of out of play. Liverpool are unbeaten in their last four Premier League away games but have drawn their last two. An early goal could be key to settling the nerves at Goodison Park.
Everton responded to three straight defeats with a 3-0 win away at Cardiff City on Tuesday. Gylfi Sigurdsson’s brace and a Dominic Calvert-Lewin strike made the difference in Wales. That was Everton’s first clean sheet in four games and second in seven. That’s a run Marco Silva’s team need to improve if they’re to climb up the table. The Toffees occupy ninth spot and are only four points behind Wolves who hold that coveted European spot. With only six points separating them and 12th-placed Bournemouth, there is a real battle on to secure Europa League football. Realistically, that has to be the aim for Everton, especially given the money they spent in the summer. The added bonus on Sunday would be derailing Liverpool’s title ambitions, which would give the supporters no greater joy.
Martin Atkinson is the referee for this fixture. The Englishman has officiated 35 top-flight matches this season. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 33.7. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 50+ total points for this fixture.
Everton haven’t been in the greatest of form lately but showed in the last meeting that they are capable of frustrating Liverpool. I fancy the Reds to win but an early goal could be key to deciding the full-time result.
Everton vs Liverpool will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and kicks off at 16:15.
Prediction: Everton 0-2 Liverpool
Suggested Tips – Everton vs Liverpool – (BET365):
- Correct score: Liverpool to win – 2-0 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Sadio Mane – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Everton vs Liverpool – (SKYBET):
- Correct Score Group Betting – Liverpool to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 7/4.
- Total Goals, Corners & Booking Points – Over 1.5 Goals, Over 8.5 Corners, Over 25 Booking Points – 15/2.
- Popular RequestABet – Van Dijk to score a header and Sigurdsson to score from outside the area – 150/1.
- RequestABet up to 10/1 – Liverpool to score 2+ goals, 5+ Liverpool corners and 20+ Everton booking pts – 9/4. (NAP).
- Double Up Boost – Mane 2+ shots on target and Van Dijk 2+ tackles (was 9/2) – 9/1. (NB).
- Scorecast Boost (Double Chance) Gylfi Sigurdsson to score first and either Everton to win 1-0 or Draw 1-1 – 33/1.
- RequestABet Specials 11/1 to 28/1 – BTTS, Richarlison, Mane, Salah & Wijnaldum 1+ shots on target each and 20+ booking points each team – 22/1.
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal – Match Preview
Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal
Saturday 2nd March 2019
FA Premier League, Wembley Stadium
Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT
Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal: Tottenham will be looking to address back-to-back defeats when they host fourth-placed Arsenal at Wembley in the North London derby.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side slipped to a second defeat in four days as they went down 2-0 to rivals Chelsea. Kieran Tripper’s horror mix-up with Hugo Lloris was the major taking point, although the French captain didn’t cover himself in glory for Pedro’s opener either. Despite Harry Kane returning for both of these matches, Spurs have somehow got worse. The Englishman doesn’t quite look 100%, in truth, which may have had its part to play. As a result, Tottenham head into this fixture just four points ahead of their rivals in third. Any lingering title ambitions have now gone and Spurs need to refocus to ensure they don’t slip out of the top four completely. They will still have memories of their slip-up at the Emirates which saw them go from 2-1 up to 4-2 losers.
Arsenal are in good form heading into the Norh London Derby. Unai Emery has seen his side win five of their last six league outings, which has moved them a point clear in fourth. Mesut Ozil and Henrikh Mkhitaryan were the star performers in their 5-1 thrashing of Bournemouth in midweek. The German midfielder has struggled for game time this season but it will be hard for Emery to drop him after that performance. That could depend largely on what shape the Arsenal boss goes for. They’ve deployed a back three, as they did on Wednesday, on multiple occasions and a 4-4-2 diamond. Both systems accommodate a number ten, which could work in Ozil’s favour. Worryingly, Arsenal have won just one of their last four away games, in all competitions. A run they will need to put right, on Saturday.
Kevin Friend is the referee for this fixture. The Englishman has officiated 39 top-flight matches this season. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 31.5. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 50+ total points for this fixture.
Tottenham will be desperate to put their poor run to bed, with a trip to Dortmund looming next week. Arsenal come into this fixture in good form and will be buoyed by their win in the last meeting between the pair. Therefore, I’m going for a high-scoring draw, after six goals last time around.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 1 with kick-off at 12:30 PM GMT.
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Arsenal
Suggested Tips – Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal – (BET365):
- Correct score: Draw – 2-2 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Alexandre Lacazette – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal – (SKYBET):
- Both Players To Score – Heung-Min Son and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/1.
- Scorecast Boost (Double Chance) – Harry Kane to score first & Spurs to win 2-1 or 2-2 draw – 20/1. (NB).
- RequestABet Specials upto 10/1 – BTTS, 4+ corners each team & 20 bookings pts each team – 11/2. (NAP).
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RequestABet Specials 33/1 to 66/1 – Aubameyang & Lacazette to score, Arsenal to win and Koscielny to be carded – 40/1.RequestABet Specials 11/1 to 28/1 – Ramsey & Kane 1+ shots on target each and Eriksen & Aubameyang 2+ shots on target each – 16/1.RequestABet Specials upto 10/1 – Lacazette & Kane 1+ shots on target each and Heung-min 2+ shots on target – 4/1.
- Previous RequestABet Winners – BTTS, a penalty taken and a player sent off – 16/1.
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