Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
Friday 2nd March
SkyBet Championship
Sky Sports 1, Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United – Middlesbrough will host Leeds United in SkyBet Championship action this Friday night.
Both clubs have endured average seasons by their own standards, as they are both chasing play-off positions. This match is dubbed as a ‘six-pointer’ as there is only three points separating the two sides near the business end of the season.
The hosts are currently eighth in the SkyBet Championship only three points behind Sheffield United in the last play-off spot. New manager Tony Pulis has reenergized the squad that were looking rather timid and frail under old manager Garry Monk. Pulis has helped the northern outfit to accumulate 52 points from their 34 matches so far. In those matches they have found the back of the net 46 times, with two or more goals being scored in 47% of their outings.
Tony Pulis has made his trademark effect on the team, making them dangerous on the counter attack. By utilizing the pace in the squad they have got in behind opposition defences much more often which has seen their more recent matches turn into goal fests. They have also been awarded an average of 5.6 corners at the Riverside Stadium this season for their attacking endeavours.
The visitors are currently eleventh in the SkyBet Championship, with a loss on Friday night all but crushing their play-off dreams. The northerners have not been shy of goals this season and have scored 47 times in their 34 league outings. German Striker Pierre-Michel Lasogga has begun to find his feet in Leeds and has now hit double figures for the season. He has also spearheaded an attack that has managed two or more goals in 41% of their matches. Four of his 10 goals this season have come via a header. This has made him the fourth highest in the league for goals scored via a header.
However, defensively Leeds have found things a little more difficult this season. They have only kept a clean sheet in 38% of their league matches and conceded a total of 43 goals in the campaign. They have also found themselves to be rather ill disciplined, having been awarded an average of 22.9 booking points this season. The referee in charge of this encounter is Darren England. The official has not been shy when brandishing his cards this season, having averaged a 38.3 booking points in his 21 Championship matches. Middlesbrough have only been slightly better mannered this season, having averaged 20 booking points.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United will be televised on Sky Sports Football in the UK and will kick off at 19:45 GMT.
Prediction: Middlesbrough 2 Leeds United 1
Suggested tips – Middlesbrough vs Leeds United (BET365):
- Correct score, ‘Boro to win 2-1 – (link no longer available)
- Anytime Goalscorer – Pierre-Michal Lassoga – (link no longer available)
Suggested tips – Middlesbrough vs Leeds United (SKYBET):
- Scorecast Boost – Britt Assombalonga to score first and Middlesbrough to win 2-1 – 40/1
- Popular RequestABets -Middlesbrough vs Leeds United – BTTS, 2+ corners each team in each half and 10+ booking points each team – 11/1
- Scorecast Boost (Double Chance) – Ezgjan Alioski to score first and either Leeds to win 2-1 or Leeds to win 3-1- 100/1
- Popular RequestABets -Middlesbrough vs Leeds United – Michel Lasogga to score a header and Middlesbrough to score a penalty – 80/1
Odds and markets last updated on Friday 3 March 2018 @16:45 GMT.
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Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur – Match Preview
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur
Sunday 25th February, 2018
FA Premier League, Selhurst Park
Sky Sports – Kick-Off 12:00 GMT
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur – Crystal Palace host Tottenham’s Hotspur on Sunday in Premier League action. The two clubs are fairing rather differently this season; the hosts are in the midst of a huge relegation scrap whilst the visitors have their eyes set on the top four.
Crystal Palace are currently 15th in the Premier League having accumulated 27 points from 27 matches. Roy Hodgson has turned Crystal Palace around in very impressive fashion however recently things have gone rather stale. The club is very reliant on their few star players such as Wilfried Zaha and Luka Milivojevic.
Without their key men, Palace would be deep in the relegation zone, if their recent poor form wasn’t already enough to worry the fans. Palace have scored two or more goals in 33% of their Premier League matches this season which means they have often been in tight encounters. Their speed on the counter attack is probably their most dangerous asset, which has led to them being awarded an average of 5.9 corners this season in the Premier League.
Their visitors have also faired well on the corner betting markets this season, having averaged 6.7 corners per match this season in the league. Spurs are currently fifth in the league standings, with 52 points from 27 games. Mauricio Pochettino will be happy with Tottenham’s season as they have made a good account of themselves on the European stage. Their recent comeback from a two goal deficit over in Turin was a very impressive feat.
Talisman Harry Kane has been – yet again – the catalyst to Spurs recent success. The Englishman has spearheaded a spurs attack that has scored two or more goals in 48% of their league matches. He has also grabbed 23 goals with 1 assist; leading the race for the golden boot.
Kevin Friend will be the man with the whistle on Sunday. The Premier League official has averaged a total of 25 booking points in his 14 matches this season. He shouldn’t have too many issues to deal with as these two sides have illustrated that they very often see the referees pockets. Crystal Palace average 18.1 booking points per match in the league whilst Spurs have averaged 14.4 booking points per match.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and will kick off at 12:00 on Sunday 25th February.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 0 – Tottenham Hotspur 2
Suggested tips – Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur – (BET365):
- Correct score, Tottenham Hotspur to win 2-0 – (link no longer available)
Suggested tips – Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur – (SKYBET):
- Player to score a brace – Harry Kane – 11/4
- RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – Tottenham to score 2+ goals, 5+ Tottenham corners and 20+ Crystal Palace booking pts – 5/2
- Popular RequestABets – Benteke to score a header and Tottenham to score a penalty – 66/1
- Scorecast Boost (Double Chance) – Andros Townsend to score first and either Crystal Palace to win 2-0 or Crystal Palace to win 2-1 – 125/1
- Populat RequestABets – Kane & Eriksen to score and McArthur & Dier to be carded – 100/1
- Match Stat Boost – Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen 2+ shots on target each – 7/2
- Popular RequestABets – Eriksen to score from outside the area and Crystal Palace to miss a penalty – 200/1
Odds and markets last updated on February 25 February 2018 @11:20 GMT.
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Watford vs Everton – Match Preview
Watford vs Everton
Saturday 24th February, 2018
FA Premier League, Vicarage Road
BT Sport – Kick-Off 17:30 GMT
Watford vs Everton – Watford will host Everton in Premier League action at Vicarage Road this Saturday in the late kick off. Both sides in mid-table positions however are watching over their shoulders, rather than what’s going on higher up in the table.
Watford are currently 11th in the Premier League however that means very little this season. Incredibly, they are only four points from the relegation zone which means they are fully involved in this massive Premier League relegation scrap. The Hornet’s have managed to accumulate 30 points from their 27 matches. Whilst at times their football hasn’t been extremely attractive or appealing, it has been efficient. Watford have scored two or more goals in 51% of their Premier League matches – striker Abdoulaye Doucoure leading the line with 7 goals and 2 assists. Their discipline however has not been too fruitful for the club, who have averaged 20 booking points this season.
The man in charge is Anthony Taylor, who is renowned for being a no-nonsense official in the Premier League. He has brandished an average of 37.2 booking points in his 18 Premier League matches.
Everton are currently ninth in the Premier League standings, with a little more breathing space than their opponents this Saturday. All in all, given the money spent over summer, Everton fans have been disappointed with the little progress the team has made. Veteran striker, Wayne Rooney has rolled back the years as he has proven to be the Toffees biggest goal threat with 10 league goals with two assists. Goals have been hard fought for Sam Allardyce’s men – especially on the road. They have only scored two or more goals in 7% of their away league matches this season.
Another betting market that Everton have not been too exciting on is the awarding of corners. Despite their physical and aerial threats, Everton have only been awarded an average of 3.6 corners per league match. Their hosts haven’t faired much better, with an average of 4.8 corners per match.
The game will be tight to call, with both sides sharing similar recent form. There is no doubt that Everton possess a stronger squad that could pop up with a moment of magic; with Icelandic midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson springing to mind. Watford have tightened up at the back following Marco Silva’s departure, with their 4-1 win over Chelsea being the most memorable moment of their recent fixtures.
Watford vs Everton will be televised on BT Sport 1 with kick-off at 17:30 GMT.
Prediction: Watford 1- Everton 1
Suggested Tips – Watford vs Everton (BET 365)
- Correct Score – 1-1 – (link no longer available)
- Anytime Goalscorer – Gylfi Sigurdsson – (link no longer available)
- Anytime Goalscorer – Abdoulaye Doucoure – (link no longer available)
Suggested Tips – Watford vs Everton (SKYBET)
- Both Players to Score – Gylfi Sigurdsson & Gerard Deulofeu – 11/1
- RequestABet Specials upto 10/1 – BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 6/1
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