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Match Betting Preview - Manchester City vs Southampton. Sunday 4th November 2018, FA Premier League, Etihad Stadium. Kick-Off at 15:00 GMT.

Manchester City vs Southampton
Sunday 4th November 2018
FA Premier League, The Etihad Stadium

Kick-Off: 15:00 GMT

Manchester City and Southampton will lock horns this weekend in Premier League action.

Both sides are operating at different ends of the table. The hosts currently top the league, with eight wins from ten matches. Meanwhile the visitors are checking their shoulders with only one win all season so far.

Manchester City are clear favourites for this one, priced at 1/9 by SkyBet. The league leaders will also have the added advantage of playing in front of a home crowd, an advantage that has seen them score twice or more in every home match this season. Amongst the goals has been Sergio Aguero. The striker has already scored six goals this season and was unfortunate to not score in their last outing. The Argentinian is 9/4 to open the scoring.

Their impressive home form has seen them score 18 goals from five matches. The score 3+ goals, SkyBet are offering odds of 4/9. In those five home matches they have also only conceded twice. City are at great odds to win to nil priced at 8/13.

Southampton are priced at a huge 20/1 to win this Sunday. They are currently only two points from the drop zone and have been their usual frustrating selves for since the opening day. With their only win coming away at Crystal Palace and goals looking scarce, the saints will be hoping for a confidence boost. Most likely to bag for his side and having scored 50% of all their goals this season is Danny Ings. The ex-Liverpool man has scored three goals this campaign and is 10/3 to score anytime.

Southampton have failed to score in their last five matches and have conceded eight in the process. City have slaughtered a fair few teams already with big score lines and I could see this weekend being another visit to the slaughterhouse. If you think the Saints are capable of pulling off a miracle then you’ll be tempted to back Southampton to win and both teams to score at 50/1.

The referee for this match will be Lee Mason. The official has averaged 38 booking points from his five Premier League matches.

Manchester City vs Southampton will not be televised in the UK and kicks off at 15:00. Highlights can be watched tonight on BBC 1 Match of the Day 2.

Prediction: Manchester City 4 – 0 Southampton.

– They have far too much quality to drop any points this Sunday.

Suggested Tips – Manchester City vs Southampton – (BET365)

  • Correct score – Manchester City win 4-0 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Sergio Aguero – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Manchester City vs Southampton – (SKYBET)

  • Total Goals, Corners and Bookings – Over 3.5 Goals, Over 12.5 Corners, Over 45 Booking Points – 40/1.
  • RequestABet Special 33/1 to 66/1 -BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 50/1.
  • RequestABet Special up to 10/1– Manchester City to win, over 2.5 goals, 12+ match corners and 10+ booking points each team – 11/2.

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Match Betting Preview - Chelsea vs Crystal Palace. Sunday 4th November 2018, FA Premier League, Stamford Bridge. Live on Sky Sports Main Event – Kick-Off: 16:00 GMT.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Sunday 4th November 2018
FA Premier League, Stamford Bridge

Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 16:00 GMT

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace – Mauricio Sarri is searching for records as his Chelsea team host Crystal Palace hoping to go eleven league matches unbeaten.

Sarri would become the first Chelsea manager to achieve that feat should The Blues avoid defeat in this London derby. Since losing the Community Shield to Manchester City, Chelsea are undefeated in all competitions too.

That streak was put to the test on Wednesday, however. There was a reunion for club legend Frank Lampard as he brought his Derby County team to Stamford Bridge. A rotated Chelsea team just about saw off the plucky efforts of the Championship side, winning 3-2 and securing a place in the last eight of the Carabao Cup.

Back to Premier League matters and a thumping 4-0 win at Burnley last week kept Chelsea in third and just two points away from both Liverpool and top-of-the-table Man City. For Sarri the truly pleasing aspect will be how players have stepped up in the absence of Eden Hazard, with Ross Barkley, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Willian all shining of late. Alvaro Morata has even ended his poor start with three goals in his last four.

This is the most points a team in third has ever had at this stage of the season in the Premier League. No one can deny Chelsea’s excellent start. Only City (7) and Liverpool (6) have kept more clean sheets (5) and only Arsenal have scored two or more goals in more matches (9) than The Blues (8).

Palace have not fared so well, enduring a more challenging start to the season. Whilst in a not-catastrophic 14th position, The Eagles are already seven points away from 10th place Wolves, which would have surely been the goal this season.

A very poor run of form has seen Roy Hodgson’s side only pick up one victory since the opening day of the season, and not win in the last five league games. In the last four Palace have lost to similar-standing sides such as Bournemouth, Wolves and Everton too which is a cause for concern. A midweek exit in the Carabao Cup to Middlesbrough will not help either.

There is cause for optimism though, as Palace can count themselves unlucky to not pick up all three points against Arsenal last week. Moreover, The Eagles surprisingly have a pretty decent record against Chelsea, winning three of the last six and two of the last three at Stamford Bridge.

Also, only one of Chelsea’s five clean sheets have come at home this season so the defence is there to be attacked. If Wilfried Zaha is on form, as he usually is these days, there is no reason to doubt that Palace will get opportunities. Palace have also been better away from home in the league, with 75% of their points and 71% of their goals won more on their travels. Only the top six have more away wins.

Well-known referee Michael Oliver will be taking charge of this one, for his first Chelsea game of the season. The Englishman was the man in the middle when Chelsea beat Manchester United to win the FA Cup last season. This will be Oliver’s tenth Premier League game of the season, and thirteenth in total, giving out 38 yellows and a very high three red cards in that time.

One would still expect an on-form Chelsea to put this Palace team to the sword, however. Scoring goals for fun, teams much stronger than Crystal Palace will struggle to keep Chelsea out.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event with kick off at 16:00 GMT.

Prediction – Chelsea 3-1 Crystal Palace

Suggested Tips – Chelsea vs Crystal Palace- (BET365)

  • Correct score – Chelsea win 3-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Ross Barkley – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Chelsea vs Crystal Palace – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Chelsea win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 – 3/1.
  • Popular RequestABet – Barkley to score, Chelsea to win, BTTS and Alonso to be carded – 33/1.
  • Both Teams to score and Full Time Result – Yes and Chelsea win – 7/4.
  • Popular RequestABet – Hazard to score from outside the area and Crystal Palace to score a penalty – 150/1.

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Match Betting Preview - Stoke City v Middlesbrough. Saturday 3rd November 2018, SkyBet Championship, BET365 Stadium. Live on Sky Sport Football – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT.

Stoke City vs Middlesbrough
Saturday 3rd November 2018
SkyBet Championship, BET365 Stadium

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

Stoke and Middlesbrough will lock horns this weekend in SkyBet Championship action.

Both sides are unbeaten in four of their last five league matches and are both within the big cluster of clubs in the top half of the league. Middlesbrough enter the match on the back end of a 1-0 win over Premier League Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup. Meanwhile, the hosts will be looking to build on their 1-0 win over Bristol City in the league.

Stoke are priced at 7/5 to claim victory on home turf by SkyBet. Stoke have the most expensive squad in the league (£133m) but are yet to transition this wealth into any sort of form. The standout performer for the Potters is striker Benik Afobe. He has managed four goals and two assists for Gary Rowett’s side and is price boosted at 6/1 to score first.

The home side have won three of their last five matches to nil. SkyBet have priced them at 3/1 to do it again.

Middlesbrough are priced at 2/1 to win this Saturday evening. They are operating in the top three for much of the season and are third entering this fixture. They have only lost two all season thanks to their sturdy defence. Six of their eight away matches have only seen one team score as they are a tough cookie to crack. With clean sheets in 60% of their matches, SkyBet have priced them at 9/4 to keep another one.

Going forward, striker Britt Assombolonga has been their standout goal scorer with five to his name. SkyBet have price boosted him from 5/1 to a massive 7/1 to open the scoring.

The referee for this match will be Robert Jones. The official has averaged 38.5 booking points in his 10 Championship matches.

The match will be televised on Sky Sports Main Event HD and kicks off at 17:30.

Prediction: Stoke City 0 – 1 Middlesbrough

Stoke have crumbled against tough opposition and Middlesbrough need a league win.

Suggested Tips – Stoke City vs Middlesbrough – (BET365):

  • Correct score: Middlesbrough win 1-0 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Britt Assombalonga – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Stoke City vs Middlesbrough – (SKYBET):

  • Full Time Result and Both Teams To Score – Middlesbrough to win & YES – 13/2.
  • Correct Score Group Betting – Middlesbrough to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 11/4.

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Match Betting Preview - Arsenal vs Liverpool. Saturday 3rd November 2018, FA Premier League, The Emirates Stadium. Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT.

Arsenal vs Liverpool
Saturday 3rd November 2018
FA Premier League, The Emirates Stadium

Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT

Arsenal vs Liverpool – Two of the Premier League’s in-form sides go head to head as Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

The Gunners are unbeaten in 13 games, a run extended by their 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace last weekend. The draw ended a run of 11 straight wins for Unai Emery’s side after two Luka Milivojevic penalties earned Palace a point. Arsenal currently sit in fourth, just four points behind league leaders Manchester City and Liverpool. Although Arsenal have been in phenomenal form, they’ve proven to be great value for BTTS backers. In 11 of their last 14 games in all competition, both teams have scored in the Gunners games. That shows they are still vulnerable defensively, which Liverpool will be hoping to exploit.

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang continued his hot streak in front of goal at Selhurst Park with another goal. That strike was his ninth of the campaign, in just 13 appearances. The Gunners also sealed their spot in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with a nervy 2-1 win over Blackpool. That win has set up a North London Derby with Tottenham Hotspur for a place in the last four.

Liverpool romped to a 4-1 win over Cardiff City last weekend. Mohamad Salah grabbed his second goal in as many games at the weekend. Sadio Mane also grabbed a brace as Liverpool’s front three rediscovered their scintillating form of last season. The Reds conceded just their fourth goal of the campaign against Cardiff. At this stage last campaign, the Reds had leaked 16 goals, four times their current amount. That highlights the improvements in the Reds defence, mainly thanks Virgil van Dijk and Alisson.

Andre Marriner is the referee for this game. The Englishman has taken charge of nine top-flight games this season, accumulating an average booking points total of 34.4. As a result, I would recommend a maximum of 50+ total points for this fixture.

Arsenal and Liverpool are both prolific in attack, whilst the Gunners are also leaky at the back. Jurgen Klopp’s side are also unbeaten in the league this season, which may tip the match in their favour.

Where to watch the game – Arsenal vs Liverpool will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 1 with kick off at 17:30 GMT.

Prediction: Arsenal 1-2 Liverpool

Suggested Tips – Arsenal vs Liverpool – (BET365)

  • Correct score – Liverpool win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Alexander Lacazette – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Arsenal vs Liverpool – (SKYBET)

  • Both Players to Score – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang & Sadio Mane – 8/1.
  • Both Teams to score and Full Time Result – Yes and Draw – 3/1.

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Match Betting Preview - Bournemouth vs Manchester United. Saturday 3rd November 2018, FA Premier League, The Vitality Stadium. Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT.

Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Saturday 3rd November 2018
FA Premier League, The Vitality Stadium

Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT

Bournemouth vs Manchester United: Manchester United will be looking to continue their climb up the Premier League table when they face in-form Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

The Red Devils climbed up to eighth in the table with a 2-1 win over Everton at Old Trafford. Anthony Martial continued his recent form with the winning goal. The Frenchman now has four goals in his last five games, which saw him pick up United’s player of the month award. His goals have been vital, given Romelu Lukaku’s recent goal drought. The Belgian was dropped against the Toffees, with Marcus Rashford preferred upfront. Lukaku now has a fight to regain his starting spot, having gone nine games without a goal for his club. Jose Mourinho’s side are without a win away from home in their last two games and need to put it right to continue their assault on the top four.

With tricky trips to Juventus in the Champions League and Manchester City next weekend looming, it’s vital that United kick-start a crucial week in style. A strong performance and result could give the team the confidence needed to pick up much-needed results in their next two fixtures.

Bournemouth continued their fine form with two wins this week. On Saturday, they impressed with a 3-0 away win at Fulham, before moving into the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup with a win over Norwich City. Callum Wilson grabbed another brace last weekend to take him on to six goals for the season. His partnership with Josh King has been one of the strongest outside of the top six this season, which makes them a force against any sides defence.

Paul Tierney is the referee for Saturday’s early kick-off. The Englishman has officiated five games in the top flight this season, accumulating an average booking points total of 32. As a result, I would recommend a maximum of 50+ booking points for this fixture.

This game is tough to predict, given Manchester United’s fluctuating form. Bournemouth have been strong this season, especially at home. One thing is for sure, there will be goals, and as a result, I’m going for a score draw.

Where can I watch the game: On TV in the UK – Bournemouth vs Manchester United will be televised on BT Sport 1 with kick off at 12:30PM.

Predictions: Bournemouth 2-2 Manchester United

Suggested Tips – Bournemouth vs Manchester United- (BET365)

  • Correct score – Draw 2-2 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Bournemouth vs Manchester United – (SKYBET)

  • To Score and Win – Anthony Martial to score & Manchester United win – 7/2.
  • Both Players to Score – Marcus Rashford & Callum Wilson – 13/2.
  • Both Teams to score and Full Time Result – Yes and Manchester United win – 5/2.
  • Popular RequestABet – Pogba to be carded and Manchester Utd to miss a penalty – 100/1.

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Match Betting Preview - Aston Villa vs Bolton Wanderers. Friday 2nd November 2018, SkyBet Championship, Villa Park. Live on Sky Sport Football – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT.

Aston Villa vs Bolton Wanderers
Friday 2nd November 2018
SkyBet Championship, Villa Park

Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT

Aston Villa vs Bolton Wanderers: Aston Villa will be looking to bounce back from back to back defeats when they host Bolton Wanderers at Villa Park.

After winning his first game in charge at home to Swansea City, Dean Smith has watched his side lose twice on the road. Those defeats against Norwich and QPR were by just a one-goal margin, which highlights the competitive nature of the division. Those defeats have left Villa 17th in the table, with 18 points from their 15 games. Remarkably, Villa are just three points above the drop zone, but seven off the play-offs. With that in mind, Smith needs a favourable run of results sooner rather than later. Whilst Smith assesses his squad Villa need to pick up more points. At the moment, they seem to have too many options in attack, which makes it hard to know what their best formation or combinations are.

Tammy Abraham has led the line well, scoring four goals in ten games. Jonathan Kodjia, on the other hand, has struggled with just four goals in 16 appearances in all competitions. With the arrival of Abraham, Kodjia has been forced out wide, which is why Villa aren’t seeing the best of him. That again illustrates their issue, with such an abundance of attackers.

Bolton are without a win in five games ahead of this game. In truth, their recent form has been awful, with just one victory in their last 11 league outings. Away from home, they are without a win since 18th September, a run stretching five games. Defeat against fellow struggler Hull City at home was a blow last weekend, which has cranked up the pressure on Phil Parkinson. Thanks to a good start to the season, Bolton sit in 19th but are only two points above the drop zone.

Oliver Langford is the referee for this game. The Englishman has an average booking points total of 22.2, accumulated over nine second-tier matches this season. Therefore, I would recommend a maximum of 40+ total points for this fixture.

Aston Villa are due a win after tow disappointing display. Bolton are in wretched form, which makes this quite an easy prediction.

Aston Villa vs Bolton Wanderers will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football with kick off at 19:45.

Prediction: Aston Villa 2-0 Bolton Wanderers

Suggested Tips – Aston Villa vs Bolton Wanderers – (BET365):

  • Correct score: Aston Villa win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Tammy Abraham – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Aston Villa vs Derby County – (SKYBET):

  • Price Boost – Player to score outside the area – Jack Grealish to score outside the penalty area – 8/1.
  • Popular RequestABets – Jonathan Kodjia and Josh Magennir – 13/2.

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