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Partizan Belgrade vs Manchester United – Match Preview

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Partizan Belgrade vs Manchester United
Thursday 24th October 2019
Europa League, Partizan Stadium

Live on BT Sport 2 – Kick Off: 17:55 BST

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United travel to Serbia in the next chapter of their UEFA Europa League journey. Their opponents are Partizan Belgrade.

The hosts are top of Group L, with a better goal difference than their opponents. They have four points after a draw with AZ Alkmaar and a win over FC Astana.

Manchester United are all over the headlines for their poor start to the season. They are second in Group L and a win would take the pressure off the squad.

Partizan Belgrade are priced at 21/10 in by SkyBet. The Serbian’s are struggling for consistency domestically and are fifth in the league. However, they will feel they can hurt this Manchester United side who are also very inconsistent. The player who could hurt the visitors defence is attacker Umar Sadiq. He has 5 goals from nine appearances in the Serbian SuperLiga and is 14/5 to score anytime.

They have conceded in both their European matches so far. SkyBet are offering 5/6 for both teams to score.

Manchester United are 13/10 to win on the road. In their previous outing against Liverpool, they wronged some rights in an impressive performance and 1-1 draw. However, they are still a team with plenty of weakness. Going forward, Marcus Rashford and Dan James both improved on the weekend. They are 10/1 to both score on tonight although are not due to start.

Another player who may get some minutes is the young Mason Greenwood. SkyBet are price boosted the odds to 4/1 for him to score and Manchester United to win.

The referee for this match will be Spaniard Xavier Estrada Fernandez. Both of the club’s previous matches in this competition didn’t see many booking points but with a place on top of Group L at stake, it could get interesting for Fernandez. SkyBet are offering 1/1 for 50+ booking points.

The match will be televised on BT Sport 2 HD and kicks off at the early time of 17:55.

Prediction: Partizan Belgrade 0 – 2 Manchester United

– The visitors should build on the positive signs from their Super Sunday draw with Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Suggested Tips – Partizan Belgrade vs Manchester United – (BET365)

  • Correct Score – Manchester United to win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • To win to nil – Manchester United – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – (link no longer available).

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

  • Both Players To Score – Marcus Rashford and Daniel James both to score – 10/1.
  • Correct Score Group Betting – 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 Draw – 21/10.

Market last updated at 13:00 BST on Thursday 24th October 2019.

Huddersfield Town vs Middlesbrough – Match Preview

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Huddersfield Town vs Middlesbrough
Wednesday 23rd October 2019
The Championship, The John Smith’s Stadium

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

Huddersfield and Middlesbrough lock horns in midweek Championship action.

Both sides have had poor starts to their respective campaign given their aims at the start. The hosts are sitting in the relegation zone with nine points from their opening 12 matches. Their two wins this season have come in the last three matches.

Meanwhile, Middlesbrough sit just one place ahead of them in the table, with one more point. Jonathan Woodgate’s side have also got just two wins this season and haven’t claimed three points in over a month.

Huddersfield are priced at 13/10 to win the match by SkyBet. Danny Cowley’s men have showed vast improvements since his arrival – but, that wasn’t that hard as they really were awful. Striker Karlan Grant has been one of the only shining lights in the side and has scored seven goals so far this season. He is 7/5 to score anytime.

The Terriers have been woeful defensively and have conceded 20 goals in their first 12 matches. Huddersfield to win and both teams to score is price boosted to 9/2.

Middlesbrough are also in dire need of three points and are priced at 21/10 to get them. Woodgate is under pressure in the hot seat with their only wins coming against Reading and Wigan. Britt Assombolonga has been longing to re find his form of previous season and has not started terribly despite his side not playing well. The striker has 4 goals and 50% shot accuracy in the league. He is 2/1 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be Tony Harrington. The official has not been happily handing out cards this season with an average of 27.5 booking points. However, these two both desperately need a victory and things could get heated. SkyBet are offering 50+ booking points at 6/4.

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

 Prediction: Huddersfield Town 1-0 Middlesbrough 

The hosts are entering this match in slightly better form. I wouldn’t expect this to be a pretty one.

Suggested Tips – Huddersfield Town vs Middlesbrough (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score – Huddersfield Town to win 1-0 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goal Scorer – Karlan Grant to score first – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Huddersfield Town vs Middlesbrough (SKYBET)

  •  Correct Score Group Bet – Huddersfield to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 9/4.
  •  Total Booking Points – 50+ booking points – 9/4.

Market last updated at 14:00 BST on Wednesday 23rd October 2019.

Ajax vs Chelsea – Match Preview

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Ajax vs Chelsea
Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Champions League, Johan Cruijff Arena

Live on BT Sport 3 – Kick Off: 17:55 BST

Ajax host Chelsea in Champions League action this Wednesday night.

The Dutch outfit have won both of their matches so far in Group H with wins over Valencia and Lille. Last season’s golden boys have shown no signs of slowing down from their marvellous 2018/19 campaign that saw them lose key players in Frenkie De Jong and Matjias De Ligt.

Chelsea made up for their opening match defeat to Valencia with a 2-1 victory over Lille and have the momentum heading into this match. On the weekend, they narrowly defeated Newcastle to make it five wins in a row in all competitions.

Ajax are priced at 13/10 to win the match on SkyBet. The Eredivisie Champions will have their eyes set on another long run in this competition. They face the toughest team in their Group in Frank Lampard’s Chelsea on Wednesday. The attack of Ajax has been a pleasure to watch so far this season, with five goals scored from two matches. Hakim Ziyech stole the show against Lille with an incredible long-range strike. The attacking midfielder is going from strength to strength at Ajax and is 13/2 to score first.

Ajax are yet to concede in the Champions League. They are 7/2 to win to nil.

Chelsea are priced at 19/10 to win the match. Chelsea are making strides under Frank Lampard in his first season at Stamford Bridge. One player who is reaching new heights is striker Tammy Abraham. The English starlet has eight goals so far in the Premier League and is causing all defences big headaches. The target man is likely to start up front for the Blues and is priced at 5/4 to score anytime.

Also, keep an eye on Mason Mount – who resembles his boss Lampard in many ways. The midfielder is a real talent to watch and will likely be fearless against the Dutch giants.

The referee for this match will be Romanian Ovidiu Alin Hategan. In Ajax’s last Champions League match, they received 60 booking points with manager Erik ten Hag wanting his side to impose themselves more physically.

The match will be televised on BT Sport 3 HD and kicks off at 17:55.

Prediction: Ajax 1-1 Chelsea

It is a tough one to call. Both teams capable of scoring but can’t see either getting that winning edge.

Suggested Tips – Ajax vs Chelsea (BET365)

  • Correct Score – 1-1 Draw – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Ajax vs Chelsea (SKYBET)

  • Player To Be Carded – Nicolas Tagliafaco to be carded – 11/5.
  • Both Players To Score – Hakim Ziyech and Tammy Abraham both to score – 7/1.
  • Correct Score Group Betting – 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 Draw – 3/1.

Market last updated at 13:00 BST on Friday 18th October 2019.