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Norwich City vs Manchester United – Match Preview

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Norwich City vs Manchester United
Saturday 27th June 2020
FA Cup, Carrow Road

Live on BBC One HD – Kick Off: 17:30 BST

Norwich City will host fellow Premier League side Manchester United in their FA Cup quarter-final tie this Saturday afternoon.

The Canaries pulled off an impressive 2-1 victory against Tottenham in the last round. A late Josip Drmic goal in regular time saw the match go to penalties as Norwich advanced to the next round. Meanwhile, United had a resounding 3-0 victory over Championship side Derby County with a goal from Luke Shaw and a brace from Odion Ighalo.

Norwich City are underdogs for this match despite having home advantage and are priced at 5/1 to win the match by SkyBet. Daniel Farke’s side have a huge uphill battle to remain in the Premier League so will look to the FA Cup to rescue their season. The Canaries have played without fear, which has been a positive and a negative as they have not had the best season but have pulled off some great victories.

Going forward, Teemu Pukki has been their biggest goal threat and is priced at 15/8 to score anytime.

Manchester United will feel confident that they can reach the semi-finals and are priced at 8/15 to win the match. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side looked mightily impressive in their last outing, as they swept side Sheffield United with a 3-0 victory in the Premier League. It was the first time Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes started together and they look quite the force to be reckoned with.

In attack, Anthony Martial will be pleased after scoring a hat-rick during midweek and is priced at 23/20 to score anytime.

Last time these two met back in January in the Premier League, United ran riot in a 4-0 victory at Old Trafford. Marcus Rashford bagged two goals as Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood also scored. No cards were shown as United comfortably won but with much more at stake this time around, SkyBet are offering 10/11 for 40+ booking points.

The match will be televised on BBC One HD and kicks off at 17:30.

Prediction: Norwich City 0-2 Manchester United

– The visitors should win the match but will have to work hard for it.

Suggested Tips – Norwich City vs Manchester United – (BET365)

  • Correct score: Norwich City 0-2 Manchester United – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime goalscorer: Anthony Martial – (link no longer available).
  • To Win to Nil: Manchester United – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Norwich City vs Manchester United – (SKYBET)

  • Correct score group betting: Manchester United to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 13/8.

Preston North End vs Cardiff City – Match Preview

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Preston North End vs Cardiff City
Saturday 27th June 2020
Championship, Deepdale

Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick Off: 12:30 BST

Preston North End will host Cardiff City in Championship action this Saturday with both sides still in the play-off race.

Preston find themselves sixth in the league table, just one place ahead of Cardiff on goal difference. The hosts conceded late on to draw 1-1 with strugglers Luton Town in their last match whilst the Bluebirds pulled off a shock 2-0 victory over Leeds United.

Preston are favourites for this match and are priced at 13/10 to win the match by SkyBet and make up for two points dropped last weekend. Despite their promising position, Preston are without a win in four league matches. However, they boast the fourth best home record in the league and often perform well against teams with Cardiff’s tactics.

In attack, Scott Sinclair has looked great since the turn of the year and scored in their last match against Luton. He is priced at 14/5 to score anytime.

Cardiff are underdogs for this fixture despite beating Leeds on their return to action and are priced at 21/10 to win the match. Coming in off the back end of the Leeds heroics, Cardiff will feel confident they can steal the show yet again. They are a defensively focused team, who have the lowest possession and passing stats in the league and they look to catch teams on the counter. Preston are comfortable on the ball and Cardiff’s tactics could play into their hands.

Going forward, Robert Glatzel scored in their last match and could be a handful for the Preston defence. He is priced at 12/5 to score anytime.

Last time these two met, neither side scored as they played out a 0-0 draw in a rather forgettable match-up. 30 booking points were brandished during the match and SkyBet are offering 1/1 for 40+ booking points this time around.

Preston North End vs Cardiff City will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 12:30.

Prediction: Preston North End 1-0 Cardiff City 

– This game will be tight and tense with plenty on the line, but Preston have that little more quality in attack.

Suggested Tips – Preston North End vs Cardiff City – (BET365)

  • Correct score: Preston North End 1-0 Cardiff City – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime goalscorer: Scott Sinclair to score anytime – (link no longer available).
  • To Win to Nil: Preston – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Preston North End vs Cardiff City – (SKYBET)

  • Correct score group betting: Preston to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 9/4.

Brentford vs West Brom – Match Preview

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Brentford vs West Brom
Friday 26th June 2020
Championship, Griffin Park

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

Play-off hopefuls Brentford will host promotion favourites West Brom in a Championship top of the table clash this Friday night.

The Bees have been mightily impressive this season and look to be favourites to secure a play-off place and potentially earn promotion to the Premier League. Meanwhile, West Brom find themselves top of the pack with eight matches remaining as they hope to fend off Leeds United for first place.

Brentford have a tough job on their hands but are favourites to win the match as SkyBet have priced them at 11/8 to come out victorious. The Bees snatched an impressive late victory against Fulham with two goals after the 85th minute upon their return to the pitch. Their attack is incredibly fluid, with plenty of skilful dribblers and creative movement that could cause West Brom a headache on Friday night,

Going forward, Ollie Watkins has been the stand-out bags man for Brentford with 22 goals this season. He is priced at 13/8 to score anytime.

West Brom must improve upon their last performance and are priced at 2/1 to claim an away victory. The Baggies could only manage a 0-0 draw with Birmingham City in their return match last weekend and will be frustrated with the missed chances. Usually such a clinical outfit, West Brom looked rusty and will want to find their shooting boots against tougher opposition in Brentford.

In attack, Matheus Pereira is at the centre of everything good about the Baggies and is priced at 7/2 to score anytime.

Last time these two met, a closely fought battle was ended with a 1-1 score line after Henrik Dalsgaard’s opener was cancelled out by Darnell Furlong just before half-time. 30 booking points were brandished during that match and SkyBet are offering 1/1 for 40+ booking points this time around.

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

Prediction: Brentford 1-1 West Brom

– It will be such a close and tight match, it’s hard to pick a winner.

Suggested Tips – Brentford vs West Brom – (BET365)

  • Correct score: Brentford 1-1 West Brom – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime goalscorer: Ollie Watkins to score anytime –(link no longer available).
  • Anytime goalscorer: Matheus Pereira to score anytime – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Brentford vs West Brom – (SKYBET)

  • Correct score group betting: 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 Draw – 3/1.