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Liverpool vs Leicester City – Match Preview

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Liverpool vs Leicester City
Wednesday 30th January 2019
FA Premier League, Anfield

Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT

Liverpool vs Leicester: Liverpool will be hoping to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points when they take on Claude Puel’s Leicester City at Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp’s side enjoyed a weekend’s rest after crashing out of the FA Cup in the third round against Wolves. Despite that break, the Reds are expected to be without Virgil van Dijk, who will miss the game through illness. It will be the first game the Dutch defender has missed in the Premier League season, having been an ever-present this campaign. The Reds won their last outing 4-3 against Crystal Palace, coming back from behind. That display is the first real signs of cracks in Liverpool’s defence, which could be a concern, especially with van Dijk missing. With City losing to Newcastle on Tuesday night, Liverpool’s lead remained at four points. This game, therefore, gives the Reds a chance to move six points clear – an opportunity they won’t want to miss.

Puel comes into this game under pressure, after a run of just three wins in 11 games. They will be hoping to benefit from a weekend off, after losing to Newport in FA Cup third round. Last time out, they lost 4-3 to Wolves in a dramatic encounter. Despite coming from behind three times, Leicester were unable to take a point from the match, which will worry Puel. That result did nothing to help Puel’s popularity amongst the Foxes’ supporters, who seem to be adamant it’s time for a change. With Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham all up in Leicester’s next three games, it could turn out to be make or break for the Frenchman.

Martin Atkinson is the referee for this fixture. The Englishman has officiated 14 top-flight matches this season. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 33.9. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 50+ total points for this fixture.

Liverpool will be desperate to take advantage of City dropping points, which makes it even more likely they will win. I can’t see Klopp’s side letting up, with a seven-point lead at stake. Therefore, I’m back the Reds for three points.

Liverpool vs Leicester City will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 1 with kick-off at 20:00 GMT.

Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Leicester City

Suggested Tips – Liverpool vs Leicester City – (BET365):

  • Correct score: Liverpool to win 3-0 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Roberto Firmino – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Liverpool vs Leicester City – (SKYBET):

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Liverpool to win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 – 3/1.
  • Both Players To score -Over 1.5 goals, Leicester 2+ shots on target, 8+ match corners, 4+ Liverpool corners and 20+ match booking pts – 1/1. (NAP).
  • Previous RequestABet Winners – Leicester to score 1+ goals, 4+ Leicester corners and 30+ Leicester booking pts – 14/1. 
  • Previous RequestABet Winners 17/18 – Salah & Vardy to score, Liverpool to win and 20+ booking points each team  – 28/1.
  • @FootyAccums RequestABet Special – Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Jamie Vardy to have 8+ shots on target between them – 5/1. (NB).
  • Price Boost – Mohammed Salah to Score a Brace – 3/1.
  • Popular RequestABet – Mane 2+ Shots On Target, Salah 2+ Offsides and Maguire 2+ Tackles – 14/1. 

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Barnet vs Brentford – Match Preview

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Barnet vs Brentford
Monday 28th January 2019
FA Cup – Fourth Round, The Hive

Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT

Barnet vs Brentford: The two Bees meet at the Hive as non-league Barnet look to cause another FA Cup upset when they host Championship side Brentford on Monday night.

Barnet caused one of the biggest shocks of the FA Cup third round, knocking out Sheffield United with a 1-0 win at Bramall Lane. It was one of the least predicted shocks as the Championship high-flyers were comfortably dispatched by the non-league outfit. Since beating the Blades, Barnet have won one and lost one, which has been the story of their season to date. The Bees are marooned in mid-table obscurity in 16th position. They are six points above the four-team drop zone and 14 points off the play-offs. There is no doubt that further FA Cup success would be the highlight of their season, so they will be hoping lightning can strike twice against another second-tier opponent. Barnet are unbeaten in their last five home games in all competitions, which could stand them in good stead.

Brentford come into this tie after beating League One outfit Oxford United in the third round. Since then, the Bees have won back-to-back league games for the first time under Thomas Frank which has seen them pull clear of the relegation battle. The rest of the campaign will be about solidifying their league position, similarly to their opponents. As a result, I’d expect to see a strong Brentford side, who will take nothing for granted having seen the Sheffield United beaten in the last round. Said Benrahma has been in fine form lately and has scored in his last two games. Brentford are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions, which includes their last three away games.

Andrew Madley is the referee for this fixture. The Englishman has officiated 14 Championship matches this season. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 27.5. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 40+ total points for this fixture.

Whilst Brentford have had an upturn in form lately, Barnet will fancy they can cause an upset. I think this one might end in a draw, with a replay needed to separate the two outfits.

Barnet vs Brentford will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 1 with kick-off at 20:00 GMT.

Prediction: Barnet 1-1 Brentford

Suggested Tips – Barnet vs Brentford – (BET365):

  • Correct score:  Draw 1-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Neal Maupay – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Barnet vs Brentford – (SKYBET):

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Brentford to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 6/4.
  • Both Player to Score – Shaquile Coulthirst and Said Benrahma – 12/1.
  • RequestABet Specials 11/1 to 28/1 – BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 14/1.
  • Popular RequestABet – Over 1.5 goals, 3+ Barnet corners, 5+ Brentford corners and 10+ booking points each team – 11/10. (NAP).

Odds and markets last updated on Monday 28th January 2019 @18:28 GMT.

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Millwall vs Everton – Match Preview

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Millwall vs Everton
Saturday 26th January 2019
FA Cup – Fourth Round, The New Den

Live on BBC One – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT

Millwall vs Everton: Everton will be hoping to a shock defeat in the fourth round of the FA Cup when they take on Championship outfit Millwall at the New Den.

Toffees’ boss Marco Silva finds himself under a little bit of pressure heading into this tie. Everton lost 2-1 at struggling Southampton at the weekend and have only won two of their last ten league games. They sit 11th in the table as a result, 11 points clear of the relegation zone. Having spent big money on Richarlison, Andre Gomes, Yerry Mina and Luca Digne in the summer, Silva is starting to feel the heat at Goodison Park. The Toffees are crying out for a centre forward, with Cenk Tosun out of favour and Dominic Calvert-Lewin still just 21 years old. Even so, Everton’s overall play has been lacking recently, which could be down to confidence. They defeated Lincoln in the last round of this competition 2-1 – although even that was an unconvincing scoreline. Silva will be hoping to avoid defeat away at what looks like a potential banana-skin tie.

Millwall have struggled to match their success of last season. They sit 19th in the Championship, six points clear of the relegation zone. The Lions’ strong form last season was built around their impressive home form, although they have struggled a little more this season on home turf. Neil Harris’ side have lost just once in their last five at home in all competitions – a run that includes beating Hull City 2-1 in the last round. The New Den is not an easy place for any side to travel to, so Millwall will be hoping to take advantage of Everton’s dip in confidence and claim a famous FA Cup scalp.

Martin Atkinson is the referee for this fixture. The Englishman has officiated 14 top-flight matches this season. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 33.9. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 50+ total points for this fixture.

Everton could really benefit from a cup run this season, with their league campaign dwindling. A confident, assured performance here would help lift the pressure off Silva. Millwall won’t make it easy for them, but I fancy that the Premier League side will have enough to make it through to the fifth round.

Millwall vs Everton will be televised live in the UK on BBC 1 with kick-off at 17:30 GMT.

Prediction: Millwall 1-3 Everton

Suggested Tips – Millwall vs Everton – (BET365):

  • Correct score:  Everton Win 3-1 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Millwall vs Everton – (SKYBET):

  • First Goalscorer – Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 4/1.
  • Scorecast – Morison to score first and Millwall to win 1-0 – 70/1. 
  • Both Players to score – Richarlison & Ademola  Lookman – 9/1. 
  • Price Boost – Gylfi Sigurdsson to score from outside the penalty area – 7/1.
  • Popular RequestABet – Mina to score a header and Sigurdsson to score from outside the area – 125/1.
  • Popular RequestABet – Everton to win, BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 18/1.
     

Odds and markets last updated on Saturday 26th January 2019 @10:28 GMT.

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