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Qarabag FK vs Arsenal – Match Preview

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Qarabag FK vs Arsenal
Thursday 4th October 2018, Azersun Arena
UEFA Europa League – Group E Qualifier 

BT Sport 2 – 17:55 GMT.

Qarabag FK vs Arsenal – Arsenal will make the long trip to Azerbaijan to face Qarabag FK in the UEFA Europa League.

Both sides opening matches to the competition faired differently. The hosts lost 2-0 against Sporting whilst Arsenal beat Vorskla 4-2.

Unai Emery will be targeting a long run in this competition as domestically success could be difficult in his first season in charge. His side are priced at 4/9 by SkyBet to double their points tally in Group E. Their last outing saw them face Watford in the Premier League, where they won 2-0 with two late goals. Mesut Ozil scored the second and is 9/4 to score anytime this Thursday. Alexandre Lacazette has also improved under Emery’s management and is likely to start up front and is priced at 3/1 to break the deadlock.

Arsenal showed they are still frail at the back as they conceded twice against Vorskla. Arsenal to win and both teams to score is 9/4 – a tempting market. The London club will not travel with attacker Henrik Mkhitaryan due to continued tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Qarabag FK are priced at 13/2 to shock the bookmakers and pull off a home victory. The Azerbaijan club are currently top of the Azerbaijan Premier League with five wins and one draw from six matches. Striker Innocent Emeghara will spearhead the hosts attack and has already racked up four goals in the league. The Swiss attacker is Qarabag’s best chance at opening their Europa League account at 3/1 to score anytime.

They have managed nine goals in their last three outings so enter the match in form in front of goal. For the hosts to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 it is priced at 15/2.

The referee for this match will be Davide Massa. Don’t expect too many cards in this match however it is likely that Qarabag will more likely end up with more booking points.

Qarabag FK vs Arsenal will be televised on BT Sport 2 and will kick off at 17:55.

Prediction: Qarabag FK 0 – 3  Arsenal

Arsenal have far too much quality in attacking areas. Should be a routine victory.

Suggested Tips – Qarabag FK vs Arsenal – (BET365)

  • Correct score: Arsenal to win 3-0 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Qarabag FK vs Arsenal  – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Arsenal win 3-0, 3-1, 3-2 – 7/2.
  • Both Players to score – Innocent Emeghara and Alexandre Lacazette – 7/1.

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Barcelona – Match Preview

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Barcelona
Wednesday 3rd October 2018, Wembley
UEFA Champions League – Group B Qualifier 

BT Sport 2 – 20:00 GMT

Tottenham will face European giants Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League this Wednesday.

Both clubs will be hoping for a glamorous European campaign alongside their gruelling domestic requirements. Spurs are in desperate need of an addition to their trophy cabinet whilst Barcelona need bragging rights over three-year consecutive winners Real Madrid.

The hosts are priced at 12/5 to win by SkyBet. Mauricio Pochettino managed a surprisingly promising group stage finish in last season’s Champions League. Spurs topped a group with Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in – so don’t write their off as a giant slayer.

You won’t need telling twice that Harry Kane will have all eyes on him this Wednesday. The 2018 World Cup Golden Boot winner is priced at 4/1 to break the deadlock – an incredibly tempting price if you are expecting an upset.

The visitors are priced at EVENS to get their Champions League off to a flyer. They are top of La Liga with 14 points from 7 matches. The Catalonian outfit are yet to assert their dominance much this season but how can you contain a team with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele as a front three?

The Argentinian is 11/4 to score a brace. Messi has illustrated his class from all areas of the pitch and is a threat from open play or set pieces. Barcelona have only conceded eight goals in their seven league matches and are priced at 7/2 to win to nil. A risky market however could turn a nice profit.

The man in the middle of Wembley will be Polish referee Szymon Marciniak. Neither side have a reputation for racking up the cards however Champions League encounters can see blood rush to the head.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Barcelona will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 2 and kicks off at 20:00 GMT.

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Barcelona

– It’s tough to split these two on the European stage. Tottenham are a tough side for anyone to beat, however how can you not expect Barcelona to score.

Suggested Tips – Tottenham Hotspur vs Barcelona – (BET365)

  • Correct Score – 1-1 Draw – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Tottenham Hotspur vs Barcelona – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 Draw – 10/3.
  • Scorecast – Harry Kane to score first and 1-1 draw – 28/1.
  • Both Players to score – Harry Kane and Lionel Messi – 3/1.

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Rotherham United vs Stoke City – Match Preview

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Rotherham United vs Stoke City
Saturday 29th September 2018
SkyBet Championship, New York Stadium

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

Rotherham United will entertain Stoke City this weekend in the SkyBet Championship.

Neither side has had an exciting start to the season, sharing 18thand 19thspot respectively. Rotherham would have expected a shaky start as they will aim for survival come the end of the season. However, Gary Rowett has been a picture of frustration as his Stoke side have been far from expectations.

Rotherham are the clear underdogs despite their home advantage and are priced at 5/2 by SkyBet. Goals have been scarce for the hosts with six goals. None of their attackers have taken the bull by the horns but most of the eyes will turn to Michael Smith for a goal. The striker netted once against Ipswich and hasn’t found the net since. He’s priced at 5/2 to turn his luck around and score anytime.

Defensively The Millers have also struggled. They’ve conceded 14 goals already and conceded 2+ goals in 44% of their outings. Stoke are priced at 10/11 to score twice or more.

The referee for this match will be David Webb. The official shouldn’t have too much trouble with this encounter. He has only awarded an average of 25 booking points in his 6 Championship matches.

Stoke are priced at 11/10 by SkyBet – a great price for an accumulator. Gary Rowett has not had the desired effect on the squad as they currently sit 18thwith nine points from nine games. One of few shining sparks for The Potters has been Benik Afobe. The striker has already bagged for goals and has backed up his £12 million price tag. He’s priced at 7/2 to score first.

Along with Afobe, Ryan Woods has been a fantastic acquisition that has fit right into the middle of the park. Woods has given the defence a little more stability. Stoke are 5/2 to win to nil, with the Woods effect being a crucial one.

Rotherham United vs Stoke City will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 17:30.

Prediction: Rotherham United 0 – Stoke City 3

– It’s about time Stoke showed their class. Rotherham will little to offer and could get found out defensively by Afobe.

Suggested Tips – Rotherham United vs Stoke City – (BET365)

  • Correct Score – Stoke City 3-0 – (link no longer available).
  • To Win to Nil – Stoke City – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Rotherham United vs Stoke City – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Stoke to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 21/10.
  • Scorecast – Benik Afobe to score first and Stoke to win 3-0 – 50/1.

Odds and markets last updated on Saturday 29th September @12:00 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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