Everton vs Wolves
Sunday 1st September 2019
FA Premier League, Goodison Park
Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 14:00 BST
Everton face Wolves on Sunday afternoon at Goodison Park as both sides look to return to winning ways in the Premier League.
Both sides dropped points in the last round of PL fixtures, and are aiming to bounce back this weekend. Marco Silva’s Everton side were beaten 2-0 by Premier League new boys Aston Villa, meanwhile Raul Jimenez’ late penalty for Wolves ensured a share of the spoils against Burnley.
The luxury of Europa League football may come as a hindrance for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side however. Thursday nights Europa League clash with Torino means his side have only 48 hours to prepare for this fixture, which may hand the Toffees a slight advantage.
Everton featured midweek too, in the Carabao cup where they saw off a spirited Lincoln City side, defeating them 4-2 at Sincil Bank. New signing Alex Iwobi netted his first goal in Everton colours in the midweek win and is priced at 9/2 to score anytime on SkyBet.
Many envisage these two sides will be and around the top 6 come the end of the season, so Saturday’s encounter provides the perfect opportunity for either side to set a statement of intent for the remainder of the season.
The last time these two sides met at Goodison Park it was the visitors who ran out comprehensive winners. Wolves won 3-1 that day and opened the scoring through a Ruben Neves penalty. A penalty to be awarded on Saturday is at odds of 13/8 on SkyBet.
Raul Jimenez netted 13 times for Wolves last season and scored in both League encounters with Saturdays opponents Everton too. The Mexican to score anytime on Saturday, and Wolves to win is priced at 4/1 on SkyBet.
Anthony Taylor takes charge of Sundays clash and has already issued 11 yellow cards in 3 appearances this season; just under 4 cards per game. Because of that, I would recommend a maximum of 50+ booking points for this weekend.
Despite Wolves’ Europa League game on Thursday night, I still feel they are more than capable of getting something from the game, but so are Everton. I am predicting a share of the spoils but do expect both sides to find the back of the net. The supporters packed inside Goodison Park as always will act as the ‘twelfth man’ for the Toffees, which could make things uncomfortable for the visitors, but I maintain the belief that both sides will take a point apiece.
Everton vs Wolves will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League with kick-off at 14:00 BST.
Prediction: Everton 1-1 Wolves.
Suggested Tips – Everton vs Wolves – (BET365)
- Correct Score – Draw 1-1 – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Everton vs Wolves – (SKYBET)
- Price Boost – Raul Jimenez and Moise Kean – 12/1.
- Scorecast – Diogo Jota to score first and 1-1 Draw – 30/1.
- Price Boost – Ruben Neves to score from outside the penalty area – 14/1.
- Popular RequestABets – Richarlison to score, 4+ corners each team and Neves to be carded – 18/1.
- Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Sigurdsson & Neves to score from outside the area – 125/1.
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RequestABet Insurance – Over 1.5 Goals, 5+ corners in each half, 20+ Everton booking points and 20+ Wolves booking points – 9/1.
Markets Updated at 08:45 BST on Sunday 1st September 2019.
Bristol City vs Middlesbrough – Match Preview
Bristol City vs Middlesbrough
Saturday 31st August 2019
Sky Bet Championship, Ashton GateLive on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 12:30 BST
Bristol City face Middlesbrough on Saturday lunchtime as SkyBet Championship action returns to Ashton Gate.
The Robins are unbeaten since their opening day defeat to Leeds United, and have won each of their last three Championship matches. Their opponents Middlesbrough however are in a much contrasting form. Boro have only won once this season and have failed to keep a clean sheet in 4/5 of their league encounters so far this season.
Johnathan Woodgate took over from Tony Pulis at the Riverside this summer, and his start to life as a manager has been somewhat of a baptism of fire. The former England defender has seen his side concede six goals already this season and face a Bristol City side who are no strangers to finding the back of the net.
In the 2018/19 season, Bristol City failed to score in only four of their 23 home fixtures, and SkyBet are offering odds of evens for Bristol City to score more than 2+ goals. I would recommend this selection as Bristol City are regular scorers on home turf, as well as the fact Middlesbrough’s defensive record this season is uninspiring to say the least.
Bristol City won the most recent fixture between the two sides 1-0. A repeat score line is priced at 13/2 on SkyBet.
Britt Assombalonga finished last season as Middlesbrough’s top scorer with 14 league goals and has already found the back of the net twice this season. Assombalonga to score the first goal is priced at 5/1 on SkyBet.
The Referee for Saturday lunchtimes clash is Lee Mason. Mason who has predominantly appeared in the Premier League over recent years took charge of 32 matches across all competitions last season, awarding 99 yellow cards in the process, with an average of just over three yellow cards per match.
Bristol City have shown enough this season to me already to suggest that they ill be in and around the play-off places come the end of the season. They are a side who rarely struggle to score, and have a very good manager in Lee Johnson, and that’s why I’m predicting them to take all three points on Saturday. Middlesbrough’s start to the season has been below the expected level, however I don’t think that will last, and I expect Woodgate’s fortunes to turn in the coming weeks.
Bristol City vs Middlesbrough will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football with kick off at 12:30 GMT.
Prediction: Bristol City 2-0 Middlesbrough.
Suggested Tips – Bristol City vs Middlesbrough – (BET365)
- Correct Score – Bristol City to win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Bristol City vs Middlesbrough – (SKYBET)
- Player Stats RequestABets – Over 1.5 goals, Afobe 1+ shots on target, 6+ match corners and 30+ match booking pts – 7/4.
- Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Afobe & Assombalonga 2+ shots on target each – 10/1.
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Total Goals, Corners Taken & Booking Pts – Over 1.5 Goals, Over 8.5 Corners, Over 25 Booking Points – 13/8.
Markets updated at 10:30 BST on Saturday 30 August 2019.
Cardiff City vs Fulham Match Preview
Cardiff City vs Fulham
Friday 30th August 2019
Sky Bet Championship, Cardiff City StadiumLive on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 19:45 BST
SkyBet EFL Championship action return this Friday night as Cardiff City face Fulham at the Cardiff City stadium.
Both sides will be hoping they can return to winning ways following underwhelming results in the Carabao Cup in midweek. The Bluebirds were hammered 3-0 by Luton Town on home turf, and Fulham were defeated 1-0 by Southampton at Craven Cottage. However, Friday nights clash presents a perfect opportunity for both to respond from their cup disappointment.
The last time these two sides met was in March, but in contrasting circumstances. Fulham ran out 1-0 victors, in what was then a Premier League fixture. Both sides suffered the heartbreak of relegation at the end of the 2018/19 campaign but share the same ambition of a return to the top flight at the first time of asking. Fulham to win 1-0 this time round is at odds of 9/1 on SkyBet.
Cardiff’s form so far this season has been mediocre, and Neil Warnock’s side have struggled for consistency. The Bluebirds have won two of their opening five fixtures, keeping only one clean sheet in the process. The expectancy for goals this season lies heavily on the shoulders of Robert Glatzel, the £5.5 million-pound acquisition from Bundesliga 2 side FC Heidenheim. The German has started the last four league outings for Cardiff but is yet to score. Glatzel to open his Cardiff account, and score first on Friday night is priced at 5/1 on SkyBet.
Bobby Reid is currently on loan from Cardiff at Fulham and will be ineligible to face his parent cub on Friday evening. Reid scored five times in a Cardiff City shirt last season.
Fulham meanwhile have endured similar inconsistencies themselves in their return to the second tier. The Cottagers recorded back-to-back wins after wins at Huddersfield, and then at home to Millwall, however their progress was undone last Saturday, as they lost 2-1 at home to Nottingham Forest. Scott Parkers side have won three of their five league fixtures this season and sit 5th in the Championship.
Aleksandar Mitrovic enjoyed a potent season in the top-flight last season for Fulham, notching 11 times. The Serbian international has begun the 2019/20 season in a similar fettle, scoring four times in five matches. Mitrovic to score, and Fulham to win is priced at 13/5 on SkyBet.
The man in charge for Friday evenings fixture is Tim Robinson. Robinson has already appeared in three Championship matches this season and has issued 15 yellow cars; averaging 5 yellow cards per game. Therefore, booking points may be a market of interest.
I am predicting a tight affair on Friday night; however, I believe Fulham will take all three points, in a real smash and grab performance. I predict both sides will score, but ultimately it will be Fulham who have more success. With such a dangerous forward in Mitrovic, it will be difficult for Cardiff to keep him quiet, especially with their defensive showings so far this season.
Cardiff City vs Fulham will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football HD with kick off at 19:45 BST.
Prediction: Cardiff City 1-2 Fulham.
Suggested Tips – Cardiff City vs Fulham – (BET365)
- Correct Score – Fulham 2-1 – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Cardiff City vs Fulham – (SKYBET)
- Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Glatzel & Mitrovic 2+ shots on target each – 11/2.
- Fulham Price Boost – Fulham to Win and BTTS Yes – 4/1.
- Popular RequestABets – Mitrovic to score, 4+ corners each team and Ralls to be carded – 20/1.
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RequestABet Specials 33/1 to 66/1 – BTTS, over 2.5 goals and Flint & Peltier to be carded – 40/1.
Markets updated at 18:25 BST on Friday August 30 2019.