Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion
Friday 14th December 2018
SkyBet Championship, Bramall Lane
Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT
Sheffield United will host West Bromwich Albion in SkyBet Championship action this Friday night.
Both teams are currently occupying play-off positions, with just one point separating the hosts in 3rdand the visitors in 5th. This match sees the league’s highest scorers in West Broms attack come up against the fifth most prolific scorers. We could have a goal fest on our hands.
Sheffield United at priced at 6/5 to win this match by SkyBet. They will be hoping to improve on recent form in front a home crowd as they have gone goalless in the last 180 minutes of football at Bramall Lane. Looking to provide the much-needed goals will be striker Billy Sharp. The Englishman has already bagged 11 goals this campaign, the fifth highest in the division. He is priced at 5/4 to score anytime.
The Blades free flowing fluid style of play has been praised by many. However, it has led to some disappointing defensive displays. They have managed just three clean sheets in their last 10 matches. They also face the league’s highest scorers, so it looks unlikely that Dean Henderson will be kept quiet on Friday. Sheffield United to win and both teams to score has been price boosted to 10/3.
West Brom are priced at 21/10 to win by SkyBet. The Baggies have turned their bleak form around last month and have gone five matches unbeaten. Their last two encounters have seen home draws against Brentford and Aston Villa. They will need three points if they are to keep up with the pack at the top. Scoring has not been a problem for Darren Moore’s side with Jay Rodriguez, Dwight Gayle and Harvey Barnes sharing 28 goals between them. Both Gayle and Rodriguez are on 10 goals a piece and share a price of 5/1 to score first.
If West Brom were able to show more dominant defensive displays, they would easily be in the top two. They have just one clean sheet all season. Added to this, their last five matches have seen both teams find the net. SkyBet have price boosted West Brom to win and both teams to score to a whopping 5/1. Worth a punt.
The referee for this match will be Jeremy Simpson. The official has averaged 40.7 booking points in his 14 Championship matches.
Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 19:45.
Prediction: Sheffield United 1 – West Bromwich Albion 2
This match could go either way, however the visitors have more attacking firepower.
Suggested Tips – Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion – (BET365):
- Correct score: West Bromwich Albion to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion – (SKYBET):
- Price Boost – Billy Sharp & Jay Rodriguez both to score – 9/1
- West Brom Price Boost – BTTS and West Brom Win – 11/2.
- RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – Over 1.5 Goals, Sharp & Rodrigues 1+ Shot on Target each, 10+ match corners and 10+ booking points each team – 10/3.
- RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 13/2.
- Both Players to score – Billy Sharp and Dwight Gayle both to score – 9/2.
- Scorecast Boost – Mark Duffy to score first and Sheffield Utd to win 2-1 – 100/1.
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Manchester City vs Hoffenheim – Match Preview
Manchester City vs Hoffenheim
Wednesday 12th December 2018, Etihad Stadium
UEFA Champions League – Group F Qualifier
BT Sport 2 – 20:00 GMT
Manchester City will entertain Hoffenheim in a UEFA Champions League Group F encounter.
The hosts are currently top of the group and a point would see them win the group. Meanwhile, Hoffenheim are at the foot of the table and are just playing for pride this Wednesday night.
Manchester City are priced at 1/5 by SkyBet to win in front of a home crowd. They enter the match on the back of the first loss of their Premier League season however they home form has still been impeccable. They have won 10 of their 11 home matches. Both Gabriel Jesus and David Silva have three goals this campaign in the group stages whilst Sergio Aguero has scored 2. The Argentinian is favourite to score first at 5/2. Meanwhile David Silva is 6/4 to score anytime. The hosts have scored 64% of their UCL goals in the second half this season. They are 11/10 to win both halves.
Defensively they have not been their usual unstoppable selves in Europe. They have conceded 5 goals, averaging 1 goal a game. For the home side to win and both teams to score, SkyBet will pay out at odds of 6/5.
Hoffenheim are priced at a huge 12/1 to win this match. Despite their disappointing campaign, Andrej Kramaric has been a shining star throughout Group F with 4 goals and 1 assist. The Croatian also has six goals in Bundesliga and is 3/1 to score anytime. Hoffenheim still have European dreams with a Europa League spot still up for grabs, however they need three points at the Etihad and then Lyon to beat Shaktar in the other match. They are yet to win a match in the competition, with three draws and two losses.
Their away record makes for some cracking matches, as they have averaged matches that have 4.27 goals per season. For both teams to score and over 4.5 goals in match, SkyBet are offering 5/2.
The referee for this match will be Andreas Ekberg. It is the officials first ever Champions League match.
Manchester City vs Hoffenheim will be televised on BT Sport 2 and kicks off at 20:00.
Prediction: Manchester 3 – 1 Hoffenheim
– The quality of the home side is too much for the Germans to handle.
Suggested Tips – Manchester City vs Hoffenheim – (BET365)
- Correct score: Manchester City to win 3-1 – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Manchester City vs Hoffenheim – (SKYBET)
- Correct Score Group Betting – Manchester City to win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 – 3/1.
- Both Players to score – Sergio Aguero and Andrej Kramaric to both score – 5/1.
- Team to score a penalty – Manchester City – 11/4.
- Popular RequestABets – Jesus to score a header and Mahrez to score from outside the area – 80/1.
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Valencia vs Manchester United – Match Preview
Valencia vs Manchester United
Wednesday 12th December 2018, Mestalla Stadium
UEFA Champions League – Group H Qualifier
BT Sport 3 – 20:00 GMT
Valencia will host Manchester United in UEFA Champions League action this Wednesday night.
In theory, this match has very little riding on it for the hosts, who are already too far behind their opponents to qualify for the knockout stages. There is still a possible top spot place for the visitors, who trail 2 points behind Juventus in 1stplace in Group H. Jose Mourinho’s side will need three points and for Juventus to lose to Young Boys.
Valencia are priced at 7/5 by SkyBet to win in front of a home crowd. Their home record in recent times in the competition does not make for pretty reading with two wins from their last seven matches. However, they do boast a better record against Premier League opposition. They have won 8 of their last 17 bouts with Premier League sides. ‘Los Murcielagos’ have a wealth of attacking strength with Michy Batshuayi, Kevin Gamiero, Santi Mina and Rodrigo. Gamiero and Mina are 2/1 to score anytime whilst Rodrigo is 13/8 to do the same.
Despite being drawn in a tough group, Valencia’s defence has not crumbled under mass ampounts of pressure. They have conceded 5 goals in their 5 games. For Valencia to win and both teams to score, SkyBet are offering 7/2.
Manchester United are priced at 15/8. The visitors have done enough to qualify for the knockout stages and still have the chance to finish top, although unlikely. In the reverse of this fixture, they failed to score in front of a home crowd. Their strike force has come under a lot of fire recently, with Mourinho switching things up. Paul Pogba is currently their highest goalscorer in the competition with 2 goals and 1 assist. He is 5/2 to score anytime. Anthony Martial has been the most positive influence in recent weeks and is 2/1 to score anytime.
Defensively, United have been incredibly rigid and firm. They have conceded just two goals in five matches and kept Valencia silent when they visited Old Trafford. The visitors are priced at 4/1 to win to nil.
The referee for this match will be Georgi Kabakov.
The match will be televised on BT Sport 3 and kicks off at 20:00.
Prediction: Valencia 0 – 1 Manchester United
– With the only team playing for something, it’s hard to see United not leaving with three points.
Suggested Tips – Valencia vs Manchester United – (BET365)
- Correct Score – Manchester United win 1-0 – (link no longer available).
- Manchester United to win to nil – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Valencia vs Manchester United – (SKYBET)
- Price Boost – Anthony Martial to score first – 6/1.
- Correct Score Group Betting – Manchester United to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 11/4.
- Scorecast Boost – Juan Mata to score first and Manchester Utd to win 2-1 – 100/1.
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Both Players To Score – Michy Batshuayi and Paul Pogba – 10/1.
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