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QPR vs West Brom – Match Preview

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QPR vs West Brom
Tuesday 19th February 2019
The Championship, Loftus Road

Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 19:45pm

SkyBet Championship football returns to our screens Tuesday night as QPR host promotion chasers West Brom.

The hosts will be hoping that the home crowd can give them a boost and get them out of their bad form. They have lost six of their last eight matches in all competitions. Meanwhile, the visitors will want to continue climbing after their 2-0 victory away at Aston Villa last time out.

The last time these two met, it produced goals galore. West Brom were rampant in the second half and won 7-1. SkyBet aren’t even offering a market on that score line, however 6-1 is priced at 250/1 in either teams’ favour.

QPR are priced at 21/10 to win on Tuesday night by SkyBet. The home side have had an awful start to 2019, picking up just one point on New Years Day. That is the worst form in the whole of the EFL. That being said, Matt Smith has been making a name for himself at the spearhead of the QPR attack. The striker has scored three goals in his last two league matches and is 6/1 to score and for his side to win.

West Brom are slightly lower odds at 6/5 – and tempting odds at that. The Baggies have continued their scoring form and are second highest in the league – one behind league leaders Norwich. They have managed to score in all of their last 16 matches in the league and pivotal to that record is striker Jay Rodriguez. The attacker has 17 gaols for the season and is price boosted at 3/1 to score and his team to win the match. Dwight Gayle is suspended for the match.

Their defence has also improved as they have not conceded a goal on the road for a total of 392 minutes.

The referee for this match will be John Brooks. The official has averaged 44.6 booking points in his 12 Championship matches. It’s safe to say he isn’t shy with his cards. Over 50+ booking points are priced at 13/8.

QPR vs West Brom will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 19:45.

Prediction: QPR 1 – West Brom 2

– The visitors attacking strength will be the difference against an out of sorts defence.

Suggested Tips – West Bromwich Albion vs Nottingham Forest – (BET365)

  • Correct Score – West Bromwich Albion win 2-1 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – West Bromwich Albion vs Nottingham Forest – (SKYBET)

  • To Score and Win – Jay Rodriguez – 3/1.
  • West Brom Price Boost – Full Time Result and Both Teams To Score – West Brom – 7/2.
  • Correct Score Group Betting – West Brom to Win 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1 – 9/4. 
  • Popular RequestABet – West Brom to win, BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 22/1. 

Odds and markets last updated on Tuesday 19th February 2018 @18:17 GMT. Keep checking back to see if there’s any updates to markets – the time stamp in the previous sentence for when we update tips on this page will be updated.

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Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace – Match Preview

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Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace
Sunday 17th February 2019
FA Cup – Fifth Round, Keepmoat Stadium

Live on BBC One – Kick-Off: 16:00 GMT

We have a classic FA Cup tie on our hands as Doncaster Rovers will host Premier League Crystal Palace in a fifth-round tie.

The hosts saw off Oldham Athletic in the last round with a penalty in the 90thminute the decider in a 2-1 victory. Meanwhile, Palace shocked many as they beat Tottenham in a comprehensive 2-0 victory away from home.

Doncaster are high odds for this match as SkyBet have priced them at 9/2 to win the match. Doncaster face their proper first test in this competition at home against Premier League opposition. However, recent form will have them high on confidence as they are unbeaten in 5 matches in all competitions – winning three of them. John Marquis in attack has been a joy to watch this season and has taken League One by storm with 18 goals to his name. He is 21/10 to score anytime.

Benjamin White scored the deciding goal from the spot in their last round win. He is oprice boosted at a huge 22/1 to score first.

The visitors are favourites for this fifth-round match-up and are priced at 3/5 to be victorious. The Premier League outfit enter the match unbeaten in four matches however still have to worry about the relegation battle. Their last round match saw them beat Spurs 2-0. Since that match they have managed to coup Michy Batshuayi on loan – a great acquisition. The striker is reportedly expected to make his first start for the club on Sunday and is 8/5 to score anytime.

Although it has been a few seasons, Palace’s record against Doncaster does not make for pretty reading. They have failed to beat them in last three encounters, drawing twice. They are 9/4 to win and for both teams to score.

The referee for this match will be the ever-flamboyant Mike Dean. Dean is a renowned no-nonsense referee and has produced the most booking points this season. He has an average of 50.4 booking points from his 13 top flight matches.

The match will be televised on BBC One and kicks off at 16:00.

Prediction: Doncaster Rovers 0-2 Crystal Palace

 – The home sides quality should shine through after their last round shock.

Suggested Tips – Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace – (BET365):

  • Correct score:  Crystal Palace win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Michy Batshuayi – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Benjamin White – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace – (SKYBET):

  • Price Boost – Andros Townsend to score from outside the penalty area – 10/1. 
  • Correct Score Group Betting – Crystal Palace win 1-0, 2-0, 2-1 – 7/4.
  • RequestABet Specials 33/1 to 66/1 – Townsend 1+ shots on target and Benteke & van Aanholt 2+ shots on target each – 33/1.
  • Total Goals, Corners and Cards – Over 1.5 Goals, Over 8.5 Corners, Over 25 Booking Points – 2/1.
  • Price Boost – Luka Milivojevic to score and Crystal Palace to win in 90 mins – 7/2.
  • RequestABet Specials 33/1 to 66/1 – Marquis & van Aanholt 1+ shot on target each & Townsend 2+shots on target, 5+Palace corners & 20+Doncaster booking pts – 33/1. (NAP).
  • Featured RequestABet – Cross Sport Special – Ucello Conti (Navan 16:00) & Crystal Palace Both To Win (Located in Horse Racing Specials) – 7/4. (NB).

Odds and markets last updated on Sunday 17th February 2019 @12:47 GMT.

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Swansea City vs Brentford – Match Preview

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Swansea City vs Brentford
Sunday 17th February 2019
FA Cup – Fifth Round,  Liberty Stadium

Live on BBC Wales – Kick-Off: 16:00 GMT

The FA Cup fifth round will see two Championship clubs battle it out for a place in the quarter finals. The hosts, Swansea City, have made it back to back seasons reaching this round for the first time since 1964/65. They dispatched of Gillingham in the least round with ease. Meanwhile, Brentford needed a replay to settle the score against Barnet in a tie they eventually won 3-1.

Swansea City are priced at 13/8 by SkyBet to win this tie. Recent home form is in favour of Graham Potter’s side – who are unbeaten in their last five matches. Their last round match-up against Gillingham was a routine victory as they ran out 4-1 victors. Oliver McBurnie was on the score sheet that match and is the team’s top goalscorer this season. Despite losing their last match against Leeds, McBurnie took his total to 14 for the league season and is 6/4 to score anytime this Sunday.

Swansea love to take part in some interesting cup ties, as seven of their previous eight FA Cup ties have had over 2.5 goals in them. SkyBet are offering 5/6 on over 2.5 goals in this match.

It seems the bookmakers can’t decide and have also priced Brentford at 13/8 to win this match.  Brentford beat Barnet in the last round however required a replay to do so. They will be hoping their torrid away form this season wont haunt them, with just two wins from 18 competitive matches on the road this season. Striker Neal Maupay is in hot form right now – with six goals in his last eight. He is also 6/4 to score anytime.

SkyBet are offering 6/1 for both McBurnie and Naupay to score.

The referee for this match will be Stuart Attwell. The official has been one of the more lenient in the Premier League this season and has averaged 30 booking points in his 9 top flight outings.

The match will be televised on BBC Wales and kicks off at 16:00.

Prediction: Swansea City 1-1 Brentford 

– Just like the bookmakers I am finding this is a tough one to call. Could be a single moment of magic.

Suggested Tips – Swansea City vs Brentford – (BET365):

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

Suggested Tips – Swansea City vs Brentford – (SKYBET):

  • Both Player To Score – Neal Maupay and Oliver McBurnie – 6/1. 
  • Correct Score Group Betting – 1-1, 2-2, 3-3 – 3/1.
  • Popular RequestABet – Maupay to score, BTTS, 5+ corners each team and 30+ match booking pts – 12/1.
  • Total Goals, Corners and Cards – Over 1.5 Goals, Over 8.5 Corners, Over 25 Booking Points – 2/1.

Odds and markets last updated on Sunday 17th February 2019 @12:47 GMT.

Remember to keep visiting the tips and preview area for further updates and betting previews around this weeks European action.