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Rotherham vs Shrewsbury – Match Preview

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Rotherham vs Shrewsbury – Rotherham United and Shrewsbury head to Wembley in the SkyBet League One play-off final. Both sides had to fence off tough opponents in the semi-finals with Rotherham seeing off Scunthorpe and Shrewsbury eliminating Charlton Athletic.

Rotherham United have a very strong season in League One with the third highest goal tally in the league. Kieffer Roofe has led the line with great aplomb, netting 13 league goals along the way. SkyBet are fancying them to lift the trophy at the price of 3 / 4. The Millers have made the New York Stadium a fortress in recent months and were the second strongest home side all campaign however difficulties have arose on the road. They accumulated a total of 48 points at home and 31 away from home. It is a possibility that Wembley prove too much for the homesick Rotherham.

Paul Warne’s side have averaged two or more goals in 41% of their League One matches this year. SkyBet are offering odds of 11/8 for this to once again occur, but this time under the Wembley arch. A downside to Rotherhams fast-paced, clinical approach is their sensitivity at the back. They shipped 53 goals during the regular season; the most in the top six.

Also, they haven’t been shy with the referee’s pocket with an average of 17.4 booking points and a play-off final often sees sparks fly. SkyBet seem to be offering a banker with Rotherham to get 20+ booking points at a very reasonable 4/5.

Shrewsbury have exceeded many expectations this season with a third place finish in the standings. They then continued that impressive run by defeating Charlton Athletic in both semi-final legs to earn their Wembley place. SkyBet are fancying them to go all the way and reach the Championship with a price of 5/4.

Their attack has been slightly less provocative than their Sunday opponents’, however effective nonetheless. ‘The Blues’ netted 60 goals over the season with Stefan Payne enjoying the limelight with 11 crucial goals. Shrewsbury also have shown a lot more bottle away from home with 41 points earnt and 28 goals scored. They have averaged two or more goals per game in 36% of their league outings and SkyBet are offering a price of 21/10 for them to do it once more.

Defensively Shrewsbury have been role-models for the rest of the league. They conceded only 39 goals in their 46 campaign matches; the second best tally in the league. Their defensive efforts have not come at much of a price either having averaged 15.1 booking points throughout the season. SkyBet are pricing them to receive 20+ booking points at 4/7. Not bad for a RequestABet.

The referee for this encounter will be Robert Jones. Jones has officiated in League One ten times this season and hasn’t been shy with his cards. He has averaged a total of 37.5 booking points.

Rotherham vs Shrewsbury will be televised in the UK on Sky Sports Football HD with kick off at 15:00 GMT.

Prediction: 1-1 Draw after 90 minutes.

Suggested Tips – Rotherham vs Shrewsbury – (BET365): 

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

Suggested tips – Rotherham vs Shrewsbury – (SKYBET):

  • RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – Rotherham v Shrewsbury – Over 1.5 goals, 3+ corners each team and 30+ match booking pts – 15/8. (NAP).
  • @FootyAccums RequestABet – Smith & Carlton Morris to score and Wood & Beckles to be carded– 150/1.
  • Price Boost: Correct Score – Shrewsbury Win – 2-1 – 14/1.
  • Head-to-Head Winning RequestABets – Rotherham v Shrewsbury  – Wood to score, 9+ match corners and 30+ match booking pts – 16/1.

Odds and markets last updated on 27 May 2018 @13:40 GMT. Markets will be not be updated prior to kick off.

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Spurs vs Watford – Match Preview

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Spurs vs Watford
Monday 30th April 2018
FA Premier League, Wembley Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 20:00 

Spurs vs Watford – Spurs host Watford this Monday night in Premier League action.

With the season drawing to its conclusion, Spurs are hoping to cement their place in the top four places. Meanwhile, Watford have very little to play for, with their Premier League status safe for another season.

The hosts are currently fourth in the Premier League with Chelsea trying to catch them up. Mauricio Pochettino’s side have had another very impressive campaign, with Harry Kane, yet again, stealing the headlines. The striker has spearheaded an attack that have managed to find the net 66 times in their 34 outings. They have also managed to score two or more goals in 50% of their matches all season. Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli have also illustrated their class in recent weeks.

Defensively, Spurs have been rather tight and rigid at the back. Jan Vertonghen and Ben Davies have been two stand out performers throughout the Premier League season. They have been part of a back four that have conceded 31 goals all season and managed to keep a clean sheet in 41% of their matches. It’s tough to see past this strong North London outfit.

The visitors are currently 12th in the Premier League and far away from any danger that could occur. Whilst their attack has been rather prolific, at times their defence has made for poor viewing. They enter the match with 3 draws and 3 losses in their last six matches. Over the course of the season they have scored 42 times and managed two or more in 42% of their games.

However, defensively Watford have not been a pretty side. They have conceded 60 goals all season with only West Ham and Stoke conceding more. They’ve picked the ball out of their net 13 times in their last six games and kept a clean sheet in 25% of their matches all campaign. They have a tough evening ahead of them.

The referee for this match will be Michael Oliver. The official has awarded an average of 38.7 booking points in his 27 Premier League appearances.

The match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and will kick off at 20:00pm.

Prediction: 3-0 Spurs

Suggested tips – Spurs vs Watford – (BET365):

  • Spurs to win to nil – (link no longer available).
  • Correct score, Spurs to Win 3-0 – (link no longer available).

Suggested tips – Spurs vs Watford – (SKYBET):

  • Le Tissier’s RAB: Kane, Ali and Erickson to score and Spurs win 3-0 – 80/1.
  • @FootyAccums RequestABet – Ali, Soin, Eriksen, & Deeney each 1+ shots on target, 6+ Tottenham corners, and 30+ match booking points – 18/1.
  • RequestABets up to 10/1 – Kane to score and Tottenham to win 3-0 – 7/1.
  • @FootyAccums RequestABet – Kane to score, Tottenham to win, BTTS – No, 8+ match corners and Dembele to be carded points – 28/1. (NAP)

Odds and markets last updated on 30th April 2018 @18:35 GMT. Markets will be not be updated ahead of kick off.

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Manchester City vs Swansea City – Match Preview

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Manchester City vs Swansea City
Sunday 22nd April 2018
FA Premier League, Etihad Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 16:30

Manchester City vs Swansea City – Premier League champions Manchester City welcome Swansea City to the Etihad Stadium this weekend in Premier League action.

The hosts have officially now won the Premier League after a very dominant season at the top spot. The visitors are still hoping to avoid relegation and hope that the momentum of Carlos Carvalhal’s introduction can carry them over the line.

Manchester City are 1st in the Premier League with no more competitive competitions to worry about. With their season all but done, Pep Guardiola may be likely to play a few more less experienced figures in the squad. The likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Leroy Sane and Sergio Aguero have been pivotal to the Citizens success this season. They have led an attack that has scored 93 goals in 33 league appearances.

Also, they have scored two or more in 87% of their home matches this season. Not only have they scored the most this season, they have conceded the least too. Their strong defensive line has conceded 25 goals all season and kept a clean sheet in 37% of their home Premier League matches. Clear favourites for this, although unsure at to how strong they will line up.

Swansea are currently 17th in the Premier League, five points from the drop zone. They also have a game in hand on teams around them which could be crucial at this stage. The Swans have seen a complete uplift in their performances of recent months and havent shied away from the top six teams in the Premier League. Their attacking intent has improved, with Jordan Ayew the focal point. Swansea have scored only 27 goals in 33 games and have managed to score two or more in only 11% of their games on the road.

Defensively, Swansea have been tougher to break down than the teams around them. They have conceded 46 goals; the best defensive record in the bottom half. Alongside this, they have kept a clean sheet in 27% of their league matches this campaign.

The referee for this fixture will be Craig Pawson. The official has awarded an average of 40.5 booking points in his 21 Premier League matches.

Manchester City vs Swansea City will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League with kick off at 16:30 GMT.

Prediction: 1-1 draw.

Suggested tips – Manchester City vs Swansea City – (BET365):

  • Correct score, Draw 1-1 – (link no longer available).
  • Half Time / Full Time – Manchester City/Draw – (link no longer available).

Suggested tips – Manchester City vs Swansea City – (SKYBET):

  • Popular RequestABets – Sterling & De Bruyne 2+ shots on target each, 8+ Manchester City corners and 20+ Swansea booking pts – 16/1. (NB)
  • RequestABet Specials 11/1 to 28/1 – Manchester City vs Swansea – Jesus & De Bruyne to score, Manchester City to win and BTTS– 11/1.
  • RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – Manchester City vs Swansea – Over 1.5 goals, 3+ corners each team and 30+ match booking pts – 11/2. (NAP)

Odds and markets last updated on 22nd April 2018 @11:30 GMT. Markets will be updated prior to kick-off on Sunday so keep checking back.

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