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Tottenham vs Manchester United – Match Preview

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Tottenham vs Manchester United
Friday 19th June 2020
Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick Off: 20:15 BST

Tottenham host Manchester United on Friday night as two Premier League heavyweights take to the pitch for the first time since March.

Before the enforced break due to the coronavirus pandemic, the clubs were in very different form. Tottenham were without a victory in their last six matches from all competitions, losing five and getting a 1-1 draw against Burnley. Meanwhile, United were well in their stride having gone eleven matches unbeaten and triumphing 2-0 over their rivals Manchester City.

Tottenham are priced at 19/10 to win the match by SkyBet and turn their torrid form pre-lockdown around. Jose Mourinho’s side will want to return in style as they currently sit eighth, four points behind United in fifth. Defence has caused the most issues for Spurs, as they have conceded 40 goals from 29 matches – the most in the top half.

In attack, they will look to star striker Harry Kane to make the difference as he currently has eleven goals this term. He is priced at 13/8 to score anytime.

Manchester United are priced at 7/5 to win the match and continue from how they left off with a string of impressive results. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are all fighting fit as all of their stars have returned from injury during lockdown. Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford are both ready for action, to allow the United boss to field a full-strength squad.

Going forward, Bruno Fernandes has been in inspired form this season and is priced at 11/1 to score outside the area.

Last time these two met, a Marcus Rashford brace cancelled out Dele Alli’s goal at Old Trafford as Solskjaer got a one-up on former Red Devils boss Mourinho. Only one card was shown in the whole match. However, players are returning rather rusty with a lot riding on the result. SkyBet are offering 11/8 for 60+ booking points.

Tottenham vs Manchester United will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League HD and kicks off at 20:15.

Prediction: Tottenham 1-1 Manchester United

– It’s tough to split these two sides, who will not be at full match fitness just yet.

Suggested Tips – Tottenham vs Manchester United – (BET365)

  • Correct Score – Draw 1-1 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime goalscorer – Marcus Rashford – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Tottenham vs Manchester United  – (BET365)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 Draw – 3/1.
  • Price Boost – Bruno Fernandes to score from outside the penalty area – 11/1.
  • Double Up Boost – Harry Kane and Fernandes 2+ shots on target each – 6/1.
  • Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Goal:Marcus Rashford, Offside: Harry Kane, Assist: Son Heung-Min, Tackle: Luke Shaw – 20/1.
  • Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Rashford to score outside the areas and Tottenham to score a penalty – 100/1.

Markets and prices updated at 18:15 BST on Friday 19th June 2020.

 

Manchester City vs Arsenal – Match Preview

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Manchester City vs Arsenal
Wednesday 17th June 2020
Premier League, Etihad Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick Off: 20:15 BST

After a long wait, the Premier League is back in action on Wednesday night with a heavyweight battle as Manchester City host Arsenal.

Second-placed City have no hope in defending their Premier League title upon the league’s return but will be hoping to cement a top two finish with Leicester City not far off. Meanwhile, Arsenal trail the Champions League qualification spots by eight points and manager Mikel Arteta has his work cut out for him in the push for top four.

Manchester City are favourites for this Premier League restart curtain raiser and are priced at 1/3 to win the match by SkyBet. Pep Guardiola’s side were in good form before the league was suspended due to coronavirus. Despite a crushing 2-0 defeat to their rivals Manchester United, in most parts City looked like the dangerous, free-scoring team that has demolished plenty of league oppositions in the past. They have a great history against Arsenal, with six straight victories in all competitions. Albeit, this will be their first competitive match behind closed doors.

Going forward, Sergio Aguero will be a man on a mission to return with a bang. He already has 16 goals this season and is priced at 12/5 to open the scoring.

Arsenal are underdogs for this match-up and are priced at 7/1 to claim a shock away victory. The Gunners have endured a pretty torrid season by their standards, as they restart the league in ninth position. They face one of their toughest tests of the season, and a recent 3-2 defeat to Championship side Brentford will not help their confidence.

In attack, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been one of the team’s shining stars and has 17 goals this season. He is price boosted at 9/4 to score anytime by SkyBet.

Last time these two met, City put on a first half rout as they comfortably beat the Gunners 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium. Kevin de Bruyne scored a brace as Raheem Sterling also got on the scoresheet and 50 booking points were awarded. With players potentially being rusty in their first match back, SkyBet are offering 11/8 for 50+ booking points again.

The match will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League HD and kicks off at 20:15.

Prediction: Manchester City 2-0 Arsenal

– The hosts should breeze through Arsenal if history can say anything about it.

Suggested Tips – Manchester City vs Arsenal – (BET365)

  • Correct Score – Manchester City to win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • First goalscorer – Sergio Aguero – (link no longer available).
  • Win to Nil – Manchester City – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Manchester City vs Arsenal – (BET365)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Manchester City to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 9/4.
  • Popular RequestABets – Aguero to Score, 2+ corners each team in each half & Xhaka to be carded – 25/1.
  • Popular Player Stats RequestABets – De Bryune to score from outside the area and Manchester City to score a penalty – 20/1.

Markets and prices updated at 19:00 BST on Wednesday 17th June 2020.

 

Schalke vs Bayer Leverkusen – Match Preview

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Schalke vs Bayer Leverkusen
Sunday 14th June 2020
Bundesliga, VELTINS-Arena

Live on BT Sport 1 HD – Kick Off: 17:00 BST

Schalke will host top four hopefuls Bayer Leverkusen in Bundesliga action this Sunday afternoon.

The hosts have been in horrendous form ever since the Bundesliga’s restart from the coronavirus pandemic with four losses and one draw. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen have impressed but are lacking some consistency as they put the chase on Borussia Monchengladbach and RB Leipzig for a top four finish.

Schalke are heavy underdogs for this match despite having home advantage and are priced at 5/1 to win the match by SkyBet. David Wagner’s side must become more clinical in attack, after they have scored just three goals in their five matches since their return. Their home form is also poor, with four losses from their last five. With Leverkusen’s fast-paced, creative attack, Schalke will be in for a tough afternoon.

In attack, Benito Raman has been one of the only bright stars in the Schalke set-up and is priced at 10/3 to score anytime.

Bayer Leverkusen are favourites for this match up and are priced at 8/15 to claim an away victory. The visitors will fancy their chances against Schake after their 3-0 victory over Saarbrucken in the DFB-Pokal semi-final. Their away form is excellent, with five straight victories on the road against more in-form opposition than their Sunday opponents.

Going forward, Chelsea target Kai Havertz has been in inspired form this season with 11 goals and five assists. He is priced at 23/20 to score anytime.

Last time these two met, 40 booking points were brandished as Leverkusen came out 2-1 victors at the BayArena. SkyBet are offering 5/4 for 50+ booking points.

The match will be televised on BT Sport 1 HD and kicks off at 17:00.

Prediction: Schalke 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen

– The visitors should have no issues dispatching of the out-of-form Schalke.

Suggested Tips – Schalke vs Bayer Leverkusen – (BET365)

  • Correct Score – Schalke 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime goalscorer – Kai Havertz – (link no longer available).
  • Win to Nil – Bayer Leverkusen – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Schalke vs Bayer Leverkusen – (BET365)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Bayer Leverkusen to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 15/8.