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Brighton vs Arsenal – Match Preview

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Brighton vs Arsenal
Wednesday 26th December 2018
FA Premier League, Falmer Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 17:15 GMT

Brighton and Arsenal will lock horns in Premier league action this boxing day.

The busy Christmas schedule seems to have affected the hosts, who enter this match on the back end of three consecutive losses. Meanwhile, the hosts will hope to continue to push for a top four spot after their 3-1 win against Burnley.

Brighton are priced at 19/5 to win this match by SkyBet. The home side have gone through a rough month with three losses on the bounce. However, they have made the AMEX Stadium a difficult place to visit and beat Arsenal 2-1 at home last season. Going forward, Glenn Murray has been the main man for Albion. The striker has eight goals this season and is priced at 15/8 to score anytime. He is also price boosted at 10/1 to score a header.

Defensively, Brighton could improve this season. They have conceded 26 goals in 18 matches. They often struggle to keep a clean sheet at home, with 17 of their total 27 Premier League matches resulting with both teams scoring. SkyBet are paying out 15/2 for the home side to win and both teams to score.

Arsenal are priced at 7/10 by SkyBet to win. The visitors have flexed their attacking muscle this season and are the second highest scorers in the league. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been the talisman for Unai Emery with 12 goals already. He currently leads the leagues goal scoring table. The striker is 10/3 to break the deadlock.

On the road, Arsenal have struggled defensively. They have conceded 15 goals in 8 games and are yet to keep a clean sheet. SkyBet have price boosted the odds to 11/4 for Arsenal to win and both teams to score.

The referee for this match will be Anthony Taylor. The official has averaged 30 booking points in his 16 Premier League matches. Brighton have the league’s second highest accumulations of cards with an average of 22.9 booking points per match. They are 2/1 to have 30+ booking points.

Brighton vs Arsenal will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League with kick-off at 17:15 GMT.

Prediction: Brighton 1 – 3 Arsenal

– The visitors have showed their scoring finesse and the strikers should see this match as a chance to add to their tally’s.

Suggested Tips – Brighton vs Arsenal – (BET365):

  • Correct score:  Arsenal to win 3-1 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Brighton vs Arsenal – (SKYBET):

  • Price Boost – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to score a brace – 6/1.
  • RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – Arsenal to score 2+ goals and 5+ Arsenal corners – 11/8.
  • Full Time Result & Both Teams to Score – Arsenal & Yes –  11/4. 

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Aston Villa vs Leeds United – Match Preview

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Aston Villa vs Leeds United
Sunday 23rd December 2018
SkyBet Championship, Villa Park

Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 13:30 GMT

Aston Villa vs Leeds United – the hosts are enjoying a seven-match unbeaten run where they are scoring goals for fun. Meanwhile the visitors have leapfrogged Norwich to the top of the table with 45 points from 22 matches.

Aston Villa are priced at 13/10 to win by SkyBet. As mentioned, the hosts enter this match on a seven-match unbeaten run and are still unbeaten at home under Dean Smith’s management. One player that has shone in recent weeks has been Tammy Abraham. The loanee striker has got 12 goals this season and is in the running for the golden boot. He is priced at (link no longer available) to score first.

Defensively, Villa have struggled to keep many clean sheets this season and have conceded 34 goals in 22 matches. Four of their last five matches have seen both teams score and over 3.5 goals – so it’s safe to say they are an entertaining outfit. For over 3.5 goals on Sunday, SkyBet are paying out at 13/8.

Current league leaders Leeds are priced at (link no longer available) to end Villa’s impressive run. Their five consecutive wins have seen them finally take over Norwich for top spot. Their ability to hold a lead is impressive however they don’t often beat teams by more than one or two goals. They have multiple players responsible for scoring however Kemar Roofe has been the most prolific with 10 goals. He is (link no longer available) to score anytime.

Leeds impressive season has not seen many blunders on the road with 21 points picked up from 11 away matches. Their last two matches have seen them win to nil, but that will prove a much harder task against the league’s second highest scorers. They are priced at 7/2 to win and both teams to score.

The referee for this match will be Andrew Madley. The official has averaged a total of 27.5 booking points from his 14 Championship matches.

Aston Villa vs Leeds United will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 13:30.

Prediction: Aston Villa 2 – 2 Leeds United.

It’s too tough to split these sides but I can definitely see goals being scored.

Suggested Tips –  Aston Villa vs Leeds United – (BET365):

  • Correct score: Draw to win 2-2 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Tammy Abraham – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Aston Villa vs Leeds United – (SKYBET):

  • Correct Score Group Betting – 1-1, 2-2, or 3-3 Draw – 4/1.
  • Both Teams to Score in Both Halves  – Yes – 13/2.
  • Popular RequestABet – Abraham & Roofe to score, 3+ corners each team and Jansson to be carded – 33/1.

Odds and markets last updated on Saturday 22nd December @13:03 GMT.

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Hull City vs Swansea City – Match Preview

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Hull City vs Swansea City
Saturday 22nd December 2018
SkyBet Championship, KCOM Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT

Hull City will welcome Swansea City in SkyBet Championship action this Saturday evening.

The hosts are hoping to continue an impressive four match unbeaten streak to help them climb away from possible relegation troubles. Meanwhile, the visitors will want another three points to continue to apply the pressure on the play-off places.

Hull are priced at 8/5 to win this match by SkyBet. After a shaky start to the season, Hull have found some form and have slowly become a very attacking outfit. Their last three matches have seen two or more goals and they have also opened the scoring in the first 15 minutes across all three games. However, their home scoring form is not as impressive, with only nine goals at the KCOM Stadium. Striker Frazier Campbell has been the go-to scorer this season with eight goals. SkyBet have price boosted him to score first to 13/2.

History is also in the home sides favour. Hull have been victorious in the previous four encounters with Swansea. They have also kept clean sheets in three of their last four home games. They are priced at 7/2 to win to nil.

Swansea are priced at 17/10 – a great price given their league standing and recent form. They enter the match on the back of two wins against Brentford and Sheffield Wednesday. Their matches have not been short of excitement. The Swans last five league matches have averaged 3.8 goals. SkyBet are offering 5/2 for both teams to score and over 3.5 goals in the match. Attacking wise, Swansea will hope Oli McBurnie can bring the goods as he has already bagged eight goals this season. The Scottish international is price boosted to 7/1 to score a header – a skill he scores many of his goals with.

Defensively, Swansea have been subpar to their standards. They have conceded 24 goals this season; 11 of them in their last five matches. Both teams to score seems a banker at this point. For Swansea to win and both teams to score you will get 5/1.

The referee for this match will be Oliver Langford. The official has averaged 27.1 booking points in his 14 Championship matches.

The match will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 17:30.

Prediction: Hull City 1-2 Swansea

– The away side have too much quality for the opposition.

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

  • Correct score: Swansea City to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • Frazier Campbell to score first – (link no longer available). 

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

  • Price Boost – Oli McBurnie to score a header – 7/1
  • Correct Score Group Betting – Swansea to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 11/4.
  • RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – Swansea to win, BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 30+ match booking pts – 14/1.

Odds and markets last updated on Saturday 22nd December @11:29 GMT.

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