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Manchester United vs Partizan Belgrade – Match Preview

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Manchester United vs Partizan Belgrade
Thursday 7th November 2019
UEFA Europa League, Old Trafford

Live on BT Sport 2 – Kick Off: 20:00 GMT

Manchester United return to Europa League action on Thursday evening night as they host Partizan Belgrade in the Europa League.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side will be looking for a repeat of the reverse fixture two weeks ago, where they were 1-0 winners thanks to Antony Martial’s first half penalty. United are currently unbeaten in Group L, winning two and drawing the other. They are two points clear of 2nd placed AZ Alkmaar.

Their opponents Partizan Belgrade currently sit 3rd in the group, one point behind 2nd placed Alkmaar. Savo Milosevic’s side come into Thursday nights fixture following their 4-0 weekend win over Spartak Subotica, which was their first win in three league matches. Belgrade find themselves 4th in the Serbian SuperLiga and have lost only three matches so far this season.

Manchester United suffered their fourth Premier League defeat of the season at the weekend, as they were beaten 1-0 away at Bournemouth. Formed United youngster Josh King grabbed the winner against his old club, a result which saw United slip to 10th in the division. Saturday’ result was United only defeat in their last five in all competitions.

United’s win a fortnight ago over Thursday’s opponents was their first away win in all competitions since March, with Solskjaer keen for his side to build some momentum as a busy festive period approaches.

The meeting a fortnight ago was the only competitive clash on record between these two sides, with United hopeful of a repeat result this time round. A scoreline of 1-0 United is priced at 9/2 on SkyBet.

Despite United’s disappointing defensive showings in the Premier League this season, in the Europa League they are yet to be breached. United have kept three consecutive clean sheets in total, which is more than they have managed in this seasons Premier League (2). United are priced at 8/11 on SkyBet to keep a fourth Europa League clean sheet.

The referee for this fixture is Mattias Gestranius from Finland. The 41-year old has taken charge of one other Europa League encounter this season, accumulating a total of 2 yellow cards. This considered, I would suggest a maximum of 30+ booking points.

Manchester United vs Partizan Belgrade will be broadcast live on BT Sport 2, with Kick-off scheduled to take place at 20:00 GMT.

Prediction: Manchester United 3-1 Partizan Belgrade

Suggested Tips – Manchester United vs Partizan Belgrade – (BET 365)

  • Correct score – Manchester United to win 3-1 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Antony Martial – (link no longer available).
  • Half Time / Full Time – Manchester United / Manchester United – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Manchester United vs Partizan Belgrade – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Manchester United to win 3-0, 3-1, or 3-2 – 4/1.
  • Scorecast – Anthony Martial to score first and Manchester United to win 3-1 – 11/1.
  • Price Boost – Harry Maguire to score a header – 20/1.
  • RequestABet Specials 33/1 to 66/1 – BTTS, 2+ corners each team in each half, and 20+ booking points each team – 33/1.

Markets Last Updated – Tuesday 5th November 2019 – 23:24 GMT.

Atalanta vs Manchester City – Match Preview

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Atalanta vs Manchester City
Wednesday 6th November 2019
UEFA Champions League, Stadio Atleti Azzuri d’Italia

Live on BT Sport 3 – Kick Off: 20:00 GMT

Manchester City return to Champions League action on Wednesday night, as they travel to Italy to face Atalanta.

Pep Guardiola’s side head into Wednesday night’s Group C clash top of the pile, with a 100% record thus far with three wins from three.

Their opponents Atalanta enter this fixture heavy underdogs, and currently sit bottom of group C, after losing all of their opening three ground matches.

Atalanta enter this week’s clash off the back of a disappointing Serie A defeat at the weekend. They were beaten 2-0 at home to Cagliari and slipped to fifth in the table. To add insult to injury Midfielder Josip Ilicic was given his marching orders on 39 minutes, which made their task even harder. Atalanta will be keen to return to winning ways at the earliest possible opportunity.

By Pep Guardiola’s pristine standards, his sides opening to the Champions League has been up to scratch, but their Premier League exploits have been off the mark. They currently trail Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side by six points and have lost twice already in the league (Norwich A, Wolves H). They travel to Anfield this Sunday, and despite the season only being twelve games old, the result could answer a lot of questions concerning both sides title winning credentials.

Wednesday night’s encounter is the reverse fixture against City, and the Italian side will be hoping for a much more positive outcome than two weeks ago. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side we’re hammered 5-1 by Pep Guardiola’s side, with City forward Raheem Sterling netting a hat-trick. The only down side for the Citizens was the red card for youngster Phil Foden, who misses this week’s match up through suspension.

Atalanta have enjoyed various triumphs concerning European Cup competitions in the past, but this season is their first in the UEFA Champions League. The Italian side did win the European Cup Winners Cup in the 1963/64 season, so will be hoping to rediscover their European successes of yesteryear to revive their Champions league longevity this season. And what better way to do it by beating the current Champions of England, and this year’s favourites for the Champions League.

This match will be shown live on BT Sport 3 on Wednesday night, with kick off scheduled to take place at 20:00 GMT. Don’t forget to check out our tips and preview page for more betting tips for Wednesday’s European action.

Prediction: Atalanta 0-3 Manchester City

Suggested Tips – Atalanta vs Manchester City – (BET 365)

  • Correct score – Manchester City to win 3-0 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Raheem Sterling – (link no longer available).
  • Half Time / Full Time – Manchester City / Manchester City – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Atalanta vs Manchester City – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Manchester City to win 3-0, 3-1, or 3-2 – 11/4.
  • Price Boost – Sergio Aguero to score a brace – 7/2.
  • Scorecast Boost (Double Chance) – Sergio Aguero to score first and Manchester City to win 2-0 or 3-0 – 16/1.
  • Popular RequestABet – Sterling to score, 12+ match corners and Stones to be carded  – 28/1.
  • RequestABet Specials 11/1 to 28/1 – Sterling & Jesus to score, Manchester City to win and Freuler to be carded – 18/1.

Markets Last Updated – Tuesday 5th November 2019 – 22:53 GMT.

Chelsea vs Ajax – Match Preview

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Chelsea vs Ajax
Tuesday 5th November 2019
UEFA Champions League, Stamford Bridge

Live on BT Sport 2 – Kick Off: 20:00 GMT

Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night as they host Ajax on match-day four of the UEFA Champions League.

Frank Lampard’s side enter Tuesday night’s clash in fine form, and currently sit top of the pile in Group H. Chelsea have won their last two CL fixtures, after losing their opening group match to Valencia 1-0 at Stamford Bridge.

Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League triumph over strugglers Watford was the Blues fifth successive away win in the league, which has seen them climb to fourth in the table. Lampard’s side have lost once in their last eleven in all competitions, which was to Manchester United in the Carabao Cup lastWednesday.

Their opponents Ajax come into Tuesday night’s clash second in the group, following their defeat on matchday three to Chelsea. Michy Batshuayi’s 86th minute strike condemned Ajax to their first defeat at home this season, following their impeccable start to this year’s Eredivisie campaign.

Erik Ten Haag’s side are unbeaten in twelve league matches so far this season and have already opened up a six-point lead at the top of the Dutch first tier. Ajax have won ten of their twelve games, drawing two, and their run includes six consecutive victories following the weekend win over Zwolle.

Chelsea will welcome Tuesday’s arrival of Ajax with open arms, as the Blues have an impressive record against Dutch sides in the Champions League. Tuesday’s clash will be Chelsea’s fourth ever a team from the Netherlands, and they’ve won their previous three. They defeated Feyenoord twice in the 1999/2000 Champions League campaign and won their most recent clash against Ajax.

However, Ajax themselves will be confident at the prospect of facing another English team away from home soil in the Champions League. They have never lost a Champions League encounter in England (P4, W1, D3) and will be relishing the task ahead of them on Tuesday evening.

Chelsea vs Ajax will be broadcasted live on BT Sport 2 with kick off scheduled to take place at 20:00 BST. We also have Liverpool’s champions league game preview up on our tips and previews section of the website.

Prediction: Chelsea 1-2 Ajax

Suggested Tips – Chelsea vs Ajax – (BET 365)

  • Correct score – Ajax to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Dusan Tadic – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Chelsea vs Ajax – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Ajax 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1 – 9/2.
  • Popular RequestABets – Pulisic to score and Tomori to be carded – 14/1.
  • Price Boost – Dusan Tadic and Tammy Abraham to score – 6/1.
  • RequestABet Specials 33/1 to 66/1 – Ziyech to score, Ajax to win, BTTS and 5+ corners each team – 40/1.
  • RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – Tadic to score, BTTS, Under 12 match corners and Under 60 match booking points – 5/1.

Markets Last Updated – Tuesday 5th November 2019 – 18:52 GMT.