Aston Villa vs Leeds United
Sunday 23rd December 2018
SkyBet Championship, Villa Park
Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 13:30 GMT
Aston Villa vs Leeds United – the hosts are enjoying a seven-match unbeaten run where they are scoring goals for fun. Meanwhile the visitors have leapfrogged Norwich to the top of the table with 45 points from 22 matches.
Aston Villa are priced at 13/10 to win by SkyBet. As mentioned, the hosts enter this match on a seven-match unbeaten run and are still unbeaten at home under Dean Smith’s management. One player that has shone in recent weeks has been Tammy Abraham. The loanee striker has got 12 goals this season and is in the running for the golden boot. He is priced at (link no longer available) to score first.
Defensively, Villa have struggled to keep many clean sheets this season and have conceded 34 goals in 22 matches. Four of their last five matches have seen both teams score and over 3.5 goals – so it’s safe to say they are an entertaining outfit. For over 3.5 goals on Sunday, SkyBet are paying out at 13/8.
Current league leaders Leeds are priced at (link no longer available) to end Villa’s impressive run. Their five consecutive wins have seen them finally take over Norwich for top spot. Their ability to hold a lead is impressive however they don’t often beat teams by more than one or two goals. They have multiple players responsible for scoring however Kemar Roofe has been the most prolific with 10 goals. He is (link no longer available) to score anytime.
Leeds impressive season has not seen many blunders on the road with 21 points picked up from 11 away matches. Their last two matches have seen them win to nil, but that will prove a much harder task against the league’s second highest scorers. They are priced at 7/2 to win and both teams to score.
The referee for this match will be Andrew Madley. The official has averaged a total of 27.5 booking points from his 14 Championship matches.
Aston Villa vs Leeds United will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 13:30.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2 – 2 Leeds United.
It’s too tough to split these sides but I can definitely see goals being scored.
Suggested Tips – Aston Villa vs Leeds United – (BET365):
- Correct score: Draw to win 2-2 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Tammy Abraham – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Aston Villa vs Leeds United – (SKYBET):
- Correct Score Group Betting – 1-1, 2-2, or 3-3 Draw – 4/1.
- Both Teams to Score in Both Halves – Yes – 13/2.
- Popular RequestABet – Abraham & Roofe to score, 3+ corners each team and Jansson to be carded – 33/1.
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Hull City vs Swansea City – Match Preview
Hull City vs Swansea City
Saturday 22nd December 2018
SkyBet Championship, KCOM Stadium
Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT
Hull City will welcome Swansea City in SkyBet Championship action this Saturday evening.
The hosts are hoping to continue an impressive four match unbeaten streak to help them climb away from possible relegation troubles. Meanwhile, the visitors will want another three points to continue to apply the pressure on the play-off places.
Hull are priced at 8/5 to win this match by SkyBet. After a shaky start to the season, Hull have found some form and have slowly become a very attacking outfit. Their last three matches have seen two or more goals and they have also opened the scoring in the first 15 minutes across all three games. However, their home scoring form is not as impressive, with only nine goals at the KCOM Stadium. Striker Frazier Campbell has been the go-to scorer this season with eight goals. SkyBet have price boosted him to score first to 13/2.
History is also in the home sides favour. Hull have been victorious in the previous four encounters with Swansea. They have also kept clean sheets in three of their last four home games. They are priced at 7/2 to win to nil.
Swansea are priced at 17/10 – a great price given their league standing and recent form. They enter the match on the back of two wins against Brentford and Sheffield Wednesday. Their matches have not been short of excitement. The Swans last five league matches have averaged 3.8 goals. SkyBet are offering 5/2 for both teams to score and over 3.5 goals in the match. Attacking wise, Swansea will hope Oli McBurnie can bring the goods as he has already bagged eight goals this season. The Scottish international is price boosted to 7/1 to score a header – a skill he scores many of his goals with.
Defensively, Swansea have been subpar to their standards. They have conceded 24 goals this season; 11 of them in their last five matches. Both teams to score seems a banker at this point. For Swansea to win and both teams to score you will get 5/1.
The referee for this match will be Oliver Langford. The official has averaged 27.1 booking points in his 14 Championship matches.
The match will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 17:30.
Prediction: Hull City 1-2 Swansea
– The away side have too much quality for the opposition.
Suggested Tips – Hull City vs Swansea City – (BET365):
- Correct score: Swansea City to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
- Frazier Campbell to score first – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Hull City vs Swansea City – (SKYBET):
- Price Boost – Oli McBurnie to score a header – 7/1
- Correct Score Group Betting – Swansea to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 11/4.
- RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – Swansea to win, BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 30+ match booking pts – 14/1.
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Cardiff City vs Manchester United – Match Preview
Cardiff City vs Manchester United
Saturday 22nd December 2018
FA Premier League, Cardiff City Stadium
Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT
Cardiff will host Manchester United in Premier League action this Saturday afternoon.
All the build-up will be focusing on the visitors, who replaced Jose Mourinho with ex Red Devils player, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Another interesting twist to this tale is that the Norwegian used to manage Cardiff, however was relegated from the Premier League with them. The hosts are 16thin the league standings whilst their opponents are ten places ahead of them in 6th.
Cardiff City are priced at (link no longer available) to win this match by BET365. After a dismal start to the campaign, the Bluebirds have given themselves a fighting chance at staying up in recent weeks. They have won two of their last four matches. Going forward, they have struggled to find a talisman with defensive minded Callum Paterson their highest scorer with four goals. Bobby Reid is likely to lead the line however only has two goals to his name. He scored in his last outing. He is priced at (link no longer available) to score anytime with BET365.
Defensively, Cardiff have the second worst tally in the league. They have conceded 33 goals in 17 matches. SkyBet have priced them at 9/1 to win and both teams to score.
Manchester united are favourites for this encounter and are priced at (link no longer available) with BET365. Solskjaer’s first match in charge could see a new style implemented, in response to the wide criticism of Mourinho’s defensively minded tactics. Recent form has been poor for United, with just one win in five matches. Anthony Martial has been their top goal scorer with seven goals to his name. The Frenchman is (link no longer available) to break the deadlock.
Defensively, United have been a shamble to their high standards. They have shipped 29 goals so far, more than they did in the entirety of last season. On the road they have not failed to produce drama, with six of their nine away matches producing over 3.5 goals. SkyBet are offering 3/1 for the visitors to win and over 3.5 goals.
The referee for this match will be Michael Oliver. The official has averaged 31.4 booking points in his 14 Premier League matches.
Cardiff City vs Manchester United will be televised on BT Sport 1 and kicks off at 17:30.
Prediction: Cardiff City 1 – 3 Manchester United
– The visiting team will look to restore the faith of their fans and prove too much for the hosts.
Suggested Tips – Cardiff City vs Manchester United – (BET365):
- Correct score: Manchester United to win 3-1 – (link no longer available).
- Anthony Martial to score first – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Cardiff City vs Manchester United – (SKYBET):
- Correct Score Group Betting – Manchester United to win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 – 4/1.
- RequestABet Specials 80/1 and above – Cardiff v Manchester Utd – Rashford & Martial to score and Paterson & Pogba to be carded – 100/1.
- RequestABet Specials up to 12/1 to 28/1 – Martial & Pogba 2+ shots on target each and Junior Hoilett & Lingard 1+ shots on target each – 12/1.
- RequestABet Specials up to 12/1 to 28/1 – Manchester Utd to win, BTTS, 12+ match corners and 50+ match booking points – 20/1.
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Arsenal vs Burnley – Match Preview
Arsenal vs Burnley
Saturday 22nd December 2018
FA Premier League, Emirates Stadium
Live on Sky Sports Main Event – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT
Arsenal vs Burnley – Arsenal will be looking to bounce back from two defeats in a week, after losing their 22-match unbeaten run, when they take on Burnley in the Saturday lunch-time match.
The Gunners came undone against Southampton last weekend, losing 3-2. Injuries have been the downfall of Unai Emery’s side. They are desperate for some defensive reinforcements in January. Hector Bellerin, Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Shkodran Mustafi are all out injured, alongside Sead Kolasinac and Rob Holding. Laurent Koscielny is back from a long-term lay-off but he is still finding his feet. Granit Xhaka has been drafted into the back four, which hasn’t really worked. With Emery wanting to play a back three, it is imperative they strengthen their defensive options.
In attack and midfield, they see to have found a good balance. The addition of a world-class defender could really help them push for a top-four finish. Mesut Ozil looks set to be on his way out after being left out of the squad for their last three matches. He played no part in their midweek 2-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Tottenham either, despite a number of youngsters being on the bench. Emery described that decision as ‘tactical’ which doesn’t bode well for Ozil’s long-term future.
Burnley dropped into the bottom three last weekend after losing to Tottenham. Despite frustrating Spurs for huge portions of the game, they came away with nothing after Cristian Eriksen’s 91st-minute winner. Saints win over the Gunners lifted them above Burnley, who are struggling to replicate their form from last season. Sean Dyche’s side need to return to their old ways, being hard to beat. Despite their poor form, Joe Hart has been terrific of late. After making his permanent switch from Manchester City in the summer, the former England number one seems to be rediscovering his best form. Southgate has never shut the door on Hart and if he continues to impress, he may find himself back in the squad.
Kevin Friend is the referee for this game. The Englishman has taken charge of 12 matches this season. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 40.8. As a result, I would recommend a maximum of 60+ points for this game.
Arsenal will be desperate to return to winning ways after a disappointing week. Burnley have shown character in their last matches but will need to be at their best to keep the Gunners at bay. I think it will be a closer match than most will expect but Arsenal will still win.
Arsenal vs Burnley will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event with kick off at 12:30 GMT.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Burnley
Suggested Tips – Arsenal vs Burnley – (BET365):
- Correct score: Arsenal to win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
- Henrikh Mkhitaryan to score first – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Arsenal vs Burnley – (SKYBET):
- Price Boost – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to score a header – 9/1.
- Popular RequestABet – Aubameyang to score a header and Arsenal to score a penalty – 40/1.
- RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – Aubameyang 2+ shots on target & Mkhitaryan 1+ shots on target, 4+ Arsenal corners and 20+ match booking pts – 13/8.
- Popular RequestABet – Burnley to win, BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 10+ booking points each team – 80/1.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool – Match Preview
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Friday 21st December 2018
FA Premier League, Molineux
Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool: Liverpool will be hoping to extend their lead at top of the Premier League when they take on Wolves at Molineux on Friday night.
The Reds moved back to the summit of the league with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Manchester United last weekend. Super-sub Xherdan Shaqiri was the man of the hour with two goals from the bench to win the match. The Swiss international has hit the ground at Anfield. In Liverpool’s new-look 4-2-3-1 system, he is vital, coming off the right-hand side to create for the Reds other attackers. Another new man who has begun to settle in is Fabinho.
The Brazilian had a slow start in Merseyside but is now playing regularly and looking the part. Alongside his steel and athleticism is a very good footballer – illustrated by his fantastic assist for Sadio Mane’s opener against United. With the Champions League out of the way, Jurgen Klopp’s side can now focus on their title tilt. They have shown no signs of letting up to date and are still unbeaten. If they come out of the Christmas period still top of the pile, that will fill them with confidence.
Wolves have established a tag as the ‘top-six bogey side’. They have taken points from Arsenal, Chelsea and both Manchester clubs already this season. Tottenham are the only side to beat Nuno Espirito Santo’s side. Molineux has proven to be a tough place to visit and with Wolves up to seventh, it won’t be an easy game for Klopp’s side. Three wins on the spin – including three points against Chelsea – has seen Wolves end their recent slump and climb the table. They will be without Diogo Jota for this game, who has been the catalyst for their recent revival. Raul Jiminez will be looking for his third goal in four games and will lead the line as his side look to continue their push for European football.
Craig Pawson is the referee for this game. The Englishman has taken charge of 12 matches this season. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 48.8. As a result, I would recommend a maximum of 60+ points for this game.
Wolves have proved a tough nut to crack for all of the top sides this season, this game will be no different. Still, the Reds have shown so much mental strength in recent weeks, so I think they will sneak a tough win.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League with kick-off at 20:00 GMT.
Prediction: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 Liverpool
Suggested Tips – Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool – (BET365):
- Correct score: Liverpool to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Mohammed Salah – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool – (SKYBET):
- To Score & Win – Sadio Mane – 9/4.
- Popular RequestABet – Over 1.5 goals, 3+ Wolves corners, 5+ Liverpool corners and 10+ booking points each team – 3/1. (NAP).
- RequestABet Specials – 80/1 and above – Draw, BTTS, 2+ corners each team in each half and 20+ booking points each team – 80/1.
- RequestABet Specials – up to 10/1 – Neves & Fabinho to be carded – 8/1.
- RequestABet Specials – 80/1 and above – Neves & Shaqiri to score from outside the area – 80/1.
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Derby County vs Nottingham Forest – Match Preview
Derby County vs Nottingham Forest
Monday 17th December 2018
SkyBet Championship, Pride Park
Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT
Derby vs Forest: Derby County take on their nearest rivals Nottingham Forest in the East Midlands derby, with both sides desperate for three points to aid their promotion push.
The Rams have won their last two matches and defeated Wigan Athletic last time out 1-0. Jack Marriott’s eighth of the campaign earned Frank Lampard’s men all three points. The former Peterborough striker almost signed for Forest in the summer but instead made the move to Pride Park. He has scored eight in his last ten games for Derby, having made a slow start to life in the Midlands. Derby currently sit in fifth in the table but three points would take them up to third and only four points behind the top two. With only six points separating third and eighth, the play-off race couldn’t be tighter. Derby’s home form has been impressive this season – they’ve only lost twice, to Leeds and Aston Villa. That could prove vital come the end of the season as they bid to reach the top flight.
Forest surrendered their seven games unbeaten run last weekend after surprisingly losing 1-0 to Preston at home. That result leaves Aitor Karanka’s side in seventh, two points off the top six. As a result, this means a win would take them into the play-offs and above their hosts, on goal difference. Lewis Grabban has been their main man this campaign, after signing in the summer from Bournemouth. He has 15 goals in 22 appearances this season, including 11 goals in his last 11 games. That makes him the Championship’s most prolific frontman, one ahead of Brentford’s Neil Maupay. Forest also have a good defensive record. In their last ten games, they have kept seven clean sheets, which is a fantastic return.
Keith Stroud is the referee for this game. The Englishman has taken charge of seven second-tier games this season. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 30. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 60+ total points for this derby fixture.
This is a tough game to call. Anything can happen in a derby game and both are these sides are enjoying their best for years in the league. Given Derby’s home form, I think they may shade this game but it will be a tight affair.
Derby County vs Nottingham Forest will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football with kick-off at 19:45 GMT.
Prediction: Derby 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Suggested Tips – Derby County vs Nottingham Forest – (BET365):
- Correct score: Derby County to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Jack Marriott – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Derby County vs Nottingham Forest – (SKYBET):
- To Score & Win – Lewis Grabban to score and win – 4/1.
- Double Up Price Boost – Harry Wilson to score outside the area – 9/1.
- RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – Over 1.5 goals, Wilson 1+ shots on target & Grabban 1+ shots on target, 6+ corners each team and 20+ match booking pts – 7/1.
- RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 10/3.
- Scorecast Boost – Wilson & Lolley to score from outside the area – 50/1.
- RequestABet Insurance – Tom Huddlestone to be carded, Jack Colback to be carded and Michael Hefele to be carded – 12/1.
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Liverpool vs Manchester United – Match Preview
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Sunday 16th December 2018
FA Premier League, Anfield
Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 16:00 GMT
Liverpool and Manchester United will lock horns in one of the Premier League’s most historic fixtures this Sunday afternoon.
The hosts are unbeaten in their 16 matches so far and top the table with 42 points. Meanwhile, Manchester United are sixth in the table however high in confidence after their 4-1 drubbing of Fulham in their previous outing.
Liverpool are priced at (link no longer available) to win this match by BET365. History does not fair them well in this fixture with just one win in their previous ten matches at Anfield. However, at home this season they have won six and drawn one – a formidable outfit. Attacker Mohamed Salah has rekindled last season’s form with ease. He currently has 10 league goals and is priced at (link no longer available) to score first.
Defensively, they have been near perfect at home. They have conceded just one goal all season. BET365 have priced them at (link no longer available) to win to nil. They have also been fast out the blocks this season, scoring the opening goal in 13 of their 16 matches. They are 2/5 to do so again.
Manchester United are priced at (link no longer available) to win on Sunday. Recent form has hindered United’s progress with just one win from their last five matches. They have not utilised their scoring ability to the max this season as they are the lowest scorers in the top six. Anthony Martial has been the fans favourite this season and has 7 goals to his name for this campaign. He is (link no longer available) to score anytime.
Their inconsistent nature has made them an entertaining side to watch. Jose Mourinho’s side have seen 13 of their 16 matches have over 2.5 goals in them. BET365 are offering (link no longer available) for over 3.5 goals in this match.
The referee for this match will be Martin Atkinson. The official has averaged 35 booking points in his 13 Premier League matches.
Liverpool vs Manchester United will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League with Kick-Off at 16:00 GMT.
Prediction: Liverpool 3 – 1 Manchester United
– Nobody looks like they can stop this Liverpool side.
Suggested Tips – Liverpool vs Manchester United – (BET365):
- Correct score: Liverpool to win 3-1 – (link no longer available).
- Mohamed Salah to score anytime – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Liverpool vs Manchester United – (SKYBET):
- Player Stat Accumulator – Mohammend Salah 4+ Shots on Target, 2+ Romelu Lukaku Offsides & Roberto Firmino 1+ assist – 40/1.
- RequestABet Specials 11/1 to 28/1 – Fellaini, Mane & van Dijk 1+ shots on target each – 12/1.
- Price Boost – Mohamed Salah and Romelu Lukaku to both score. – 11/2.
- Popular RequestABet – Liverpool to win, BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team. – 11/1.
- Popular RequestABet – Salah, Firmino & Mane to score and Liverpool 4-0 – 100/1.
- RequestABet Specials 80/1 and above – Rashford to score, Manchester United to win and van Dijk & Herrera to be carded – 100/1.
- RequestABet Specials 80/1 and above – Draw 0-0, 3+ Corners each team and Robertson & Bailly to be carded – 150/1.
- Goalscorer Treble – Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino all to score – 12/1.
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Southampton vs Arsenal – Match Preview
Southampton vs Arsenal
Sunday 16th December 2018
FA Premier League, St Mary’s Stadium
Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 13:30 GMT
Southampton vs Arsenal- the hosts have had a dire season so far as they currently sit 19thin the Premier League. Meanwhile, Arsenal will hope to carry on their huge unbeaten run that hasn’t seen them lose since August.
Southampton are priced at (link no longer available) to win by BET365. The Saints have been in poor form to say the least, with no win in 12 matches. They are the only club without a home win all season and this Arsenal side look likely to continue that statistic. Going forward they have shown little to no creativity. Danny Ings is their highest scorer with four goals. He is (link no longer available) to score first.
Defensively they have been one of the worst in the league. They have conceded 30 goals from 16 matches. However, only 10 of those goals have been at home. It seems very unlikely they will keep a clean sheet. For Southampton to win and over 3.5 goals in the match, SkyBet are offering 17/2.
Arsenal are priced at (link no longer available) to continue their unbeaten run with a win. Their previous win against Huddersfield was a tight one, with Lucas Torriera scoring late on. They are fortunate to have goal scorers all over the pitch, however it is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who has stolen the headlines. The striker has ten goals this season and has been the spearhead of Unai Emery’s attack. He is price boosted to 9/2 to score first with SkyBet.
One incredible stat shows that Arsenal are yet to be winning a match at half-time all season. It seems that record is going to be broken soon, and when better against this out of form Southampton side. Arsenal are priced at 11/8 to be winning at half time.
The referee for this match will be Chris Kavanagh. The official has averaged 33.5 booking points in his 10 Premier League matches.
Southampton vs Arsenal will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League with kick-off at 13:30 GMT.
Prediction: Southampton 0 – 3 Arsenal
The visitors have too many on form goal scorers and attackers to not win this comfortably.
Suggested Tips – Southampton vs Arsenal – (BET365):
- Correct score: Arsenal to win 3-0 – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Southampton vs Arsenal – (SKYBET):
- Correct Score Group Betting – Arsenal to win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2. – 5/1.
- Price Boost – First Goalscorer – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to score first. – 9/2.
- Popular RequestABet – Aubameyang to score, Arsenal to win & Romeu to be carded – 15/2.
- Price Boost – Granit Xhaka to score from outside the penalty area – 22/1.
- RequestABet Specials – 80/1 and above – Mkhitaryan to score and Koscielny, Soares & Romeu to be carded – 125/1.
- Scorecast Boost (Double Chance) – Stuart Armstrong to score first and either Southampton to win 2-1 or Draw 1-1 – 40/1.
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Bristol City vs Norwich – Match Preview
Bristol City vs Norwich
Saturday 15th December 2018
SkyBet Championship, Ashton Gate
Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT
Bristol City will entertain Norwich in SkyBet Championship action this Saturday.
The hosts are in a midtable position and enter the match on the back end of a positive 1-0 victory over Birmingham City. Meanwhile the visitors are top of the table and are unbeaten in nine league matches.
Bristol City are priced at 19/10 by SkyBet to end Norwich’s nine game unbeaten run. They are currently on a three-match unbeaten run, their best form in 12 weeks. Their form in front of a home crowd however has stalled their progress. City are winless in three at home. The home side will be looking for either Andreas Weimann or Famara Diedhiou to provide the cutting edge. Both have five goals this season. Diedhiou is (link no longer available) to score anytime.
Their defensive record at home hasn’t fared much better than their goal scoring. Lee Johnson’s side have managed only two clean sheets in their last eleven home games. For Bristol City to win and both teams to score, SkyBet are paying out price boosted odds of 11/2.
Norwich are priced at 7/5 to remain top of the league and get another three points. David Farke’s side are deserving their position at top of the table with an unbeaten nine match run. Five of their last ten matches have seen them score 3 or more goals. Much of that is thanks to Teemu Pukki, who has scored 12 goals this season. He is priced at (link no longer available) to score anytime.
Their away form makes for just as pleasant reading, with one loss on the road all season. They have impressively turned four half time losses into wins. SkyBet are offering 28/1 for the home side to be winning at half time and Norwich to win at full time.
The referee for this match is yet to be announced. Neither side have shown much bad discipline, with Bristol averaging 15.5 booking points per match and Norwich 15.2.
The match will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 17:30.
Prediction: Bristol City 0 – 2 Norwich
– Norwich have been scoring machines recently and don’t look like slowing down.
Suggested Tips – Bristol City vs Norwich – (BET365):
- Correct score: Norwich to Win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
- To Score in 90 mins – Teemu Pukki to score anytime – 11/2.
Suggested Tips – Bristol City vs Norwich – (SKYBET):
- Correct Score Group Betting – Norwich to win 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1 – 11/4.
- Total Match Corners (Over) – 12+ – 13/8.
- RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – Over 1.5 Goals, 3+ Bristol City Corners, 5+ Norwich Corners and 10+ booking points each team – 9/4.
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Fulham vs West Ham United – Match Preview
Fulham vs West Ham United
Saturday 15th December 2018
FA Premier League, Craven Cottage
Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT
Fulham will host West Ham United in a Premier League clash this Saturday.
Both sides are in the bottom half of the table, however Fulham fairing much worse at the foot of the table. Their opponents are 12 points ahead of them in 11thposition and enter the match in the best form they’ve had all season.
Fulham are priced at 9/5 by SkyBet to win in front of a home crowd. Their last performance saw them dismantled by a Manchester United side who put four past them. One positive to take out of their recent matches is that they have scored five goals in their last four games. They are fortunate to have a recognised goal scorer amongst their ranks in the form of Aleksander Mitrovic. The Serbian has scored 7 of Fulham’s 16 league goals. He is priced at 4/1 to score first.
The Cottagers defence has been the worst in the league all season. They have conceded a whopping 40 goals in 16 matches, with 12 conceded in their last six outings. It is unlikely they will win and also keep a clean sheet, so I would recommend odds of 7/2 for Fulham to win and both teams to score.
West Ham are priced at 11/8 to make it four wins in four matches. They have managed to score three goals in each of their three matches and their attacking players are beginning to flourish. Brazilian Felipe Anderson has scored twice in their last three and has a total of six for the season thus far. He is 5/2 to score anytime.
The Hammers sit 5thin the form tables for the last five games, however have still conceded eight goals. They are one of the more entertaining teams to watch, as consistency seems to be their issue. Eight of their last nine goals have come in the second half. SkyBet are offering 7/4 for both teams to score in the second half.
The referee for this match will be Mike Dean. The official has averaged a huge 52.1 booking points in his 12 Premier League matches.
The match will be televised on BT Sport 1 and kicks off at 17:30.
Prediction: Fulham 2 – 1 West Ham United
Suggested Tips – Fulham vs West Ham United – (BET365):
- Correct score: Fulham to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Fulham vs West Ham United – (SKYBET):
- Player to score Outside the Area – Felipe Anderson – 7/1.
- Price Boost – First Goalscorer – Aleksander Mitrovic – 4/1.
- Popular RequestABet – Fulham to win, BTTS, 12+ match corners and 60+ match booking points] – 33/1.
- Popular RequestABet – BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ match booking points each team – 11/2.
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