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Match Betting Preview - Southampton vs Watford. Saturday 30th November 2019, FA Premier League - St Marys Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT.

Southampton vs Watford
Saturday 30th November 2019
FA Premier League, St Marys Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick Off: 17:30 GMT

Southampton return to St Mary’s this weekend as they host fellow strugglers Watford in the Premier League on Saturday evening.

It’s a clash between the Premier Leagues bottom two sides, and a win for either side will be enough to lift them out of the relegation zone, if other results go in their favour.

Southampton have struggled to get points on the board this season and sit a point and a place above Watford in 19th. Despite their troubles, the Saints have delivered a number of promising showings in recent weeks, most notably last Saturday where they took a point from the Emirates. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side drew 2-2 with the Gunners but conceded deep into stoppage time courtesy of Alexander Lacazette’s late strike. Southampton have won two games in the league all season and will be hoping to take that tally to three come Saturday evening.

The Hornets are bottom of the pile and have won once all season. It took them twelve matches to register their first league win, which came against fellow strugglers Norwich. Watford failed to build on their much-needed win against the Canaries and were beaten 3-0 at home by Burnley in the last set of Premier League fixtures.

Last season there was nothing to separate these two sides, as they played out 1-1 draws both home and away to one another. The last win for either of these sides in the Premier league was in the 2017/18 season, where Watford ran out 2-0 winners at St Marys. Before that, Watford hadn’t won in a league match against Southampton since the 2008/09 season, when both sides were in the Championship. The Saints will be hoping their strong run against Watford continues and stretches beyond this weekend’s fixture.

The referee for this clash is Michael Oliver. The 34-year old has taken charge of twelve Premier League matches so far this campaign, accumulating a total of thirty-nine yellow cards in these matches, which works out at an average of just over three per game. This considered, I would recommend a minimum of 20+ booking points for this fixture. Oliver is yet to officiate a Premier League match concerning these two sides this season.

This match will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League, with kick off scheduled to take place at 17:30 BST on Saturday evening.

Prediction: Southampton 2-2 Watford

Suggested Tips – Southampton vs Watford – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Draw – 2-2 – (link no longer available).
  • Player to be booked – Oriol Romeu – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Danny Ings – (link no longer available).
  • Half time/full time – draw/draw – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Southampton vs Watford – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Draw 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 – 10/3.
  • Both Player to Score – Gerard Deulofeu and Danny Ings both to score – 7/1.
  • Player Carded Accumulator – Etienne Capoue and Jose Holebas to be carded – 15/2.
  • Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Ings to score a header and Watford to score a penalty – 66/1.
  • RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 13/2.

Markets last updated on Saturday 30th November 2019 at 16:47.

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Match Betting Preview - Newcastle United vs Manchester City. Saturday 30th November 2019, FA Premier League - St James Park. Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT.

Newcastle United vs Manchester City
Saturday 30th November 2019
FA Premier League, St James Park

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

Newcastle United return to St James’ Park this weekend, as they welcome the arrival of Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime.

Steve Bruce’s side will be looking to bounce back from Monday night’s disappointing showing, where they were well beaten by 2-0 by Aston Villa.

City on the other hand picked up a needed, and gritty 2-1 win over Chelsea; a win which already so early in the season proved important in City’s pursuit of a third consecutive Premier League title. City trail Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side by eight points.

The Magpies are currently 14th in the league, but a win would see them climb as high as 8th, and into the top half. Newcastle have won two of their last five, with wins against Bournemouth and West Ham. Their last win before that was the 1-0 home win over Manchester United on the 6th of October.

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side were held to a 1-1 midweek draw with Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League. The point sealed their fate as group winners with a game to spare. City travel to Croatia on their final matchday, as they face Dynamo Zagreb.

City have also bounced back well from their defeat at Anfield earlier in the month. Their weekend win against Chelsea got them back on track as the Christmas period approaches, and the December fixtures mount up.

On course to their second Premier League triumph last season, City were defeated only four times; but one of them defeats came at St James’ Park. Matt Ritchie struck the winner from the penalty spot in Newcastle’s 2-1 win in January, a result which threw City’s title charge into doubt

To say Newcastle’s win in January was an anomaly is an understatement. That victory for the Magpies was their first win against City in the Premier League in fourteen years (September 2005). Manchester City have lost two of their last twenty-five matches against Newcastle, winning twenty of them, a truly remarkable record.

The referee for this fixture Chris Kavanagh. The 34-year old has appeared in ten premier league matches so far this season, awarding thirty-three yellow cards and no red cards in these fixtures. This considered, I would suggest a minimum of 20+ booking points for this fixture. Kavanagh is yet to oversee a Premier League match including either of these two sides so far this season.

This match will be shown live on BT Sport 1, with kick off scheduled to take place at 12:30 GMT.

Prediction: Newcastle United 0-2 Manchester City

Suggested Tips – Newcastle United vs Manchester City – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Manchester City 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • Player to be booked – Isaac Hayden – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Raheem Sterling – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Newcastle United vs Manchester City – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Manchester City to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 2/1.
  • To Score and Win – Kevin De Bruyne – 5/2.
  • Player Carded Accumulators – Fernandinho and Isaac Hayden to be carded – 10/1.
  • G.O.A.T (Named player to score 1+ goals, get 1+ offside, make 1+ assist, and make 1+ tackle) – Raheem Sterling – 12/1
  • Player Stats RequestABets – Sterling to score, Jesus 1+ shots on target, 3+ Newcastle corners, 4+ Man City corners & 20+ Newcastle booking pts – 8/1.

Markets last updated on Saturday 30th November 2019 at 11:41 GMT.

 

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Match Betting Preview - Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield Wednesday. Saturday 30th November 2019, The Championship - The Valley. Live on Sky Sports Action HD – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT.

Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield Wednesday
Saturday 30th November 2019
The Championship,The Valley

Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick Off: 12:30 GMT

Charlton Athletic will host Sheffield Wednesday in SkyBet Championship action this Saturday.

Both clubs have had average seasons by their own standards, with the hosts slipping down the table after a flying start. Lee Bowyer’s side are now in 17th and looking over their shoulder rather than forward. Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday are 10th and chasing the play-off places which a win at The Valley would help with.

Charlton are priced at 5/2 to win this match by SkyBet and end this six-match run without a victory. Despite their recent poor form, Lee Bowyer’s men haven’t struggled to find the net as they have bagged in five of their last six matches. Their home form reads a little better, with wins against Leeds and Derby in their last five at The Valley.

Youngster Conor Gallagher has been a revelation for Charlton on loan from Chelsea. The midfielder is an expert dribbler and can find the back of the net – with six goals and one assist. He is priced at 7/2 to score anytime.

Sheffield Wednesday are priced at 11/10 to win the match and are also in poor form, without a win in five matches. Wednesday would have hoped for better results in recent weeks and could only salvage a draw against a mediocre Birmingham side in midweek. Whilst Garry Monk’s arrival hasn’t quite had the desired impact just yet, they have a master bags man in Steven Fletcher up front.

The experienced striker has six goals so far this season and is a complete nuisance for any defence he faces. He is priced at 9/5 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be Tim Robinson. The official has been one of the more lenient in the second division with an average of 30.5 booking points from his ten Championship matches in charge.

The match will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 12:30.

Prediction: Charlton Athletic 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday

– Neither side is in good form and have similar strengths in the same areas.

Suggested Tips – Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield Wednesday – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – 1-1 Draw – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Steven Fletcher – (link no longer available).
  • Half Time / Full Time – Draw / Draw – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield Wednesday – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Draw 1-1, 2-2, or 3-3 – 10/3.
  • RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – BTTS, 3+ corners each team and 10+ booking points each team – 15/8.
  • Popular RequestABets – Leko & Fletcher to score and Oshilaja & Iorfa to be carded – 125/1.

Markets last updated at 11:20AM on Saturday 30th November 2019.

 

 

 

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Swansea City vs Fulham
Friday 29th November 2019
The Championship, Liberty Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick Off: 19:30 GMT

Swansea City will host Fulham in SkyBet Championship action this Friday night.

Both of these sides have aspirations of at least making the play-off places this season and they are both still in the picture to do so. The Swans have had a recent dip in form and need a win at home to rejuvenate the fans. Meanwhile, Fulham enter this match in great form and are looking to pile the pressure on top spot Leeds United.

Swansea City are priced at 7/4 to win the match by SkyBet and get their first home win in over a month. Last time out, Steve Cooper’s side failed to beat struggling Huddersfield and only managed a 1-1 draw. Things seem to have gone a little stale for the South Wales side with Borja Baston’s goal scoring antics a thing of the past.

Winger Andre Ayew has maintained high performance levels and will be key to the Swans if they can grab something against a tough Fulham team. The Ghanaian has four goals and four assists this season and is priced at 13/8 to score anytime.

Fulham are priced at 7/5 to win the match to make it four victories on the bounce. Scott Parker’s side are in great form and got a convincing 3-0 win over Derby midweek. Aleksander was, of course, amongst the goals as he extended his lead at the top of the goal-scoring tally in the league. The Serbian has 13 goals this season and is 13/10 to score anytime.

The Swans were in a feisty match-up in midweek against Huddersfield where 75 booking points were brandished whilst Fulham beat Derby and just 30 booking points were awarded. I would expect each team to receive 20+ booking points in this one.

The match will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 19:45.

Prediction: Swansea City 0 – 2 Fulham

– The visitors are in red hot form and will have too much quality in forward areas for the inconsistent hosts.

Suggested Tips – Swansea City vs Fulham – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Fulham 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Aleksander Mitrovic – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Swansea City vs Fulham – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Fulham to win 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1 – 11/4.

  • Player shots on target – Andre Ayew 2+ shots on target – 5/4.

Markets last updated at 18:00 on Friday 29th November 2019.

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Match Betting Preview - Arsenal vs Eintracht Frankfurt. Thursday 28th November 2019, UEFA Champions League - Emirates Stadium. Live on BT Sport 2 – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT.

Arsenal vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Thursday 28th November 2019
UEFA Europa League, Emirates Stadium

Live on BT Sport 2 – Kick Off: 20:00 GMT

Arsenal will host Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Europa League this Thursday night.

It is no secret that the Gunners are having off the field issues at the moment, with many fans calling for manager Unai Emery to be sacked. Meanwhile, Frankfurt have also been uninspiring in their domestic campaign but can keep their European dreams alive with at least a point at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal are priced at 19/20 to win the match by SkyBet and confirm their spot in the knockout rounds. Unai Emery is on thin ice with the Arsenal board and fans after a poor run of results. The Gunners have failed to win a match in their previous six from all competitions but can provide a glimmer of hope with victory and qualification to the knockout rounds this Thursday.

Not many have impressed in Arsenal red, but Gabriel Martinelli is a player the fans are dying to see more of. The youngster is a real threat in the box and has a natural goal scoring gift – with three goals in the competition so far. He is priced at 7/5 to score anytime.

Eintracht Frankfurt are priced at 5/2 to win the match and shake up the whole of Group F heading into the final match day. The German’s have been average to their standards this campaign after reaching the semi-finals of this competition last season. Their away form does not help their case with four losses from five match so they could be in for a tough evening – if Arsenal decide to turn up.

Going forward, Paciencia Goncalo has been the club’s best outlet and has six goals in all competitions. He is priced at 23/10 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be Ruddy Buquet. The Frenchman could be in for a busy evening as in their reverse of this fixture not long ago, 85 booking points were awarded in a feisty affair.

The match will be televised on BT Sport 2 HD and kicks off at 20:00.

Prediction: Arsenal 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt

– It’s tough to split these sides but Arsenal have been less than convincing in recent weeks.

Suggested Tips – Arsenal vs Eintracht Frankfurt – (BET 365)

  • Correct score – Draw 1-1 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Gabriel Martinelli – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Arsenal vs Eintracht Frankfurt – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Draw 1-1, 2-2, or 3-3 – 10/3.
  • Both teams to score in the 2nd half – 7/4.
  • Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Martinelli to score a header and Pepe to score from outside the area – 100/1.
  • Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Martinelli to score first and Torreira to be shown the first card – 66/1.

 

 

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Match Betting Preview - Sporting Braga vs Wolves. Thursday 28th November 2019, UEFA Champions League - Braga Municipal Stadium. Live on BT Sport 2 – Kick-Off: 17:55 GMT.

Sporting Braga vs Wolves
Thursday 28th November 2019
UEFA Europa League, Braga Municipal Stadium

Live on BT Sport 2 – Kick Off: 17:55 GMT

Wolverhampton Wanderers look to secure passage to the Europa League knockout stages when they travel to Sporting Braga on Thursday evening.

They face a Sporting Braga side, who too know that a win will confirm their qualification for the next round. It’s a top of the table clash in group K, with Braga leading the way, with Wolves in second.

In Portugal’s Primeira Liga Braga are currently 9th, but have shown consistency over the last batch of games. Ricardo Sa Pinto’s side have lost only one of their last six league affairs, which is a good return following their slow start to the season, where they won only one of their opening five.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s Wolves side have won their last three group matches, but did suffer defeat on matchday one, to Thursday nights opponents Braga. Since defeat Wolves have taken maximum points, and conceded only once, keeping two clean sheets. It’s a welcome turnaround at Molineux both in the Premier League and Europe, following Wolves sluggish start to their 2019/20 campaign.

But a win on Thursday night will ensure a safe passage to the knockout phase, with a game to spare

Braga’s 1-0 victory at Molineux back in September was the only time on record that these two sides have met in a European competition.

The referee for this encounter is Aleksey Kulbakov. The 39-year old from Belarus has taken charge of only three matches so far this season, accumulating a total of twelve yellow cards, average four per match. Kulbakov took charge of PSV’s 3-0 triumph over Apollon Limassol, where he awarded three yellow cards.

This match will be shown live on BT Sport 2 with kick-off scheduled to take place at 17:55 BST.

Prediction: Sporting Braga 1-1 Wolves

Suggested Tips – Sporting Braga vs Wolves – (BET 365)

  • Correct score – Draw 1-1 –(link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Diego Jota – (link no longer available).
  • Half-time/full time – draw/draw – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Sporting Braga vs Wolves – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Draw 1-1, 2-2, or 3-3 – 3/1.
  • Player Carded Accumulators – Romain Saiss and Nuno Sequeira to be carded – 4/1.
  • RequestABet Specials – BTTS, 5+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 12/1.

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Match Betting Preview - QPR vs Nottingham Forest. Wednesday 27th November 2019, The Championship - Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Action HD – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT.

QPR vs Nottingham Forest
Wednesday 27th November 2019
The Championship, Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium 

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

QPR will host Nottingham Forest in SkyBet Championship action this Wednesday night.

The hosts are in desperate need of a victory as they are without a win in five matches and have dropped to 12th in the league standings. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest are looking like real contenders for the play-offs, or even automatic promotion, with two wins and a draw from their last three matches.

QPR are priced at 5/4 to win by SkyBet and end their torrid run of form. The London based side have failed to make Loftus Road a fortress this season and it has cost them. Despite this, some of their individuals have impressed such as Nahki Wells, Jordan Hugill and Eberechi Eze. The first two have eight goals a pair and are causing all defences headaches with their dynamic partnership. They are both priced at 13/8 to score anytime.

Nottingham Forest are priced at 2/1 to win the match after their frustrating draw with Bristol City. Sabri Lamouchi is building a dangerous team in the Midlands and they will fancy their chances heading to the capital. They have lost just two of their last eight matches and are incredibly tough to beat on the road.

Striker Lewis Grabban has been his usual clinical self in the second tier and has seven goals so far this season. He is priced at 13/8 to score anytime.

Both of their previous two meetings have had just one goal in them. Whilst it is likely to be an open and entertaining affair, if you fancy the pattern to continue, SkyBet are offering 11/4 for Under 1.5 goals.

The referee for this match will be Stephen Martin. The official has averaged 26.7 booking points in his nine second division appearances – one of the more lenient available.

The match will be televised on Sky Sports Action and kicks off at 19:45.

Prediction: QPR 1 – 2 Nottingham Forest

– The visitors are in slightly better form and will dominate the midfield battle.

Suggested Tips – QPR vs Nottingham Forest – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – 1-1 Draw – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Lewis Grabban – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – QPR vs Nottingham Forest – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Nottingham Forest to win 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1- 10/3.

 

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Match Betting Preview - Valencia vs Chelsea. Wednesday 27th November 2019, UEFA Champions League - Stamford Bridge. Live on BT Sport 2 – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT.

Liverpool vs Napoli
Wednesday 27th November 2019
UEFA Champions League, Anfield

Live on BT Sport 2 – Kick Off: 20:00 GMT

Liverpool return to Champions League this week as they welcome Napoli to Anfield on Wednesday night.

A win for Jurgen Klopp’s side will secure qualification to the knockout phase with a game to spare. The Red’s currently sit top of Group C, a point clear of Napoli who occupy second place.

Liverpool have won their last three consecutive group matches following the victories home and away against Genk, along with the home win against Red Bull Salzburg. Their only defeat came on matchday one against Carlo Ancelotti’s Napoli side.

Napoli come into Wednesday night’s encounter second in the group, one point behind leaders Liverpool. They do however boast the only unbeaten record in the group, winning two and drawing two.

Napoli boast an impressive defensive record in this seasons group stage, and have conceded only three times in four matches, keeping two clean sheets. Liverpool on the other hand are yet to keep a clean sheet in the Champions League so far this season, and have conceded almost double the amount as Napoli, with seven goals shipped in four matches.

Napoli will be without playmaker Lorenzo Insigne for Wednesday nights affair. The Italian has been fined £300,000 by his employers after being identified as a ringleader in unrest in the Napoli side earlier this month.

However, the Napoli side who Liverpool face on Wednesday night are a shadow of the team they faced on the opening group match. Napoli have failed to win in Serie A in over a month, and have a number of off field distractions to contend with, most notably an on-going row with President Aurelio De Laurentiis continuing to fester. The Reds will be looking to avenge their defeat on matchday one.

The referee for Wednesday night’s encounter is Carlos Del Cerro Grande from Spain. The Spaniard has overseen a total of nine matches across the Champions League and La Liga this season, accumulating a total of thirty-seven yellow cards. This considered I would recommend a minimum of 30+ booking points for this fixture.  The 43-year old has never officiated a Champions League encounter involving Liverpool. But did take charge of Napoli’s 3-1 defeat to Salzburg in the Europa League in March 2018 where he awarded three yellow cards.

This match will be shown live on BT Sport 2 with kick-off scheduled to take place at 20:00 BST on Wednesday evening.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Napoli

Suggested Tips – Liverpool vs Napoli – (BET 365)

  • Correct score – Liverpool 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Roberto Firmino- (link no longer available).
  • Half Time / Full Time – Draw / Liverpool – (link no longer available).
  • Player to be booked – Dejan Lovren – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Liverpool vs Napoli – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting- Liverpool 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 15/8.
  • Price Boost – Virgil Van Dijk to score a header – 14/1.
  • Firmino to score, Liverpool to win, over 2.5 goals and 9+ Liverpool corners – 11/1.
  • Mohamed Salah to score a brace – 6/1.

Markets last updated on Wednesday 27th November 2019 last updated at 19:20.

 

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Match Betting Preview - Valencia vs Chelsea. Wednesday 27th November 2019, UEFA Champions League - Stamford Bridge. Live on BT Sport 3 – Kick-Off: 17:55 GMT.

Valencia vs Chelsea
Wednesday 27th November 2019
UEFA Champions League, Mestella Stadium

Live on BT Sport 3 – Kick Off: 17:55 GMT

Chelsea will travel to Spain to face Valencia on Wednesday night in UEFA Champions League action.

It is still all to play for in Group H with both these sides and Ajax on seven points heading into the final two matches. They also boast incredibly similar records with the London-based club scoring just one more goal than their Spanish opposition but have conceded one more – meaning they share the same goal difference.

In the reverse of this fixture at Stamford Bridge, Valencia battled out a narrow 1-0 victory.

Valencia are priced at 23/10 by SkyBet to win this crunch group match. The Spanish side are underdogs in this group but will not go out without a fight. In their last group match, at home to Lille, they netted four goals in a convincing 4-1 victory. Striker Maxi Gomez is fit for this tie and will be a possible headache for the visitors. The Uruguayan has six goals from 13 matches this season in all competitions and is 2/1 to score anytime.

Chelsea are priced at 21/20 to win the match and continue to improve under Frank Lampard’s guidance. The Blues lost on the weekend to Premier League champions Manchester City but performed well and came out the match with their heads held high. For a young side they have shown strong character and desire – which was illustrated when they beat last season’s semi-finalists, Ajax, 1-0 on the road.

Going forward, Tammy Abraham has been a revelation at the spearhead of the attack and will be relied upon on Wednesday. He is priced at 21/20 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be German Felix Zwayer. In their last meeting, only 30 booking points were brandished but more is at stake this time around. SkyBet are offering 11/10 for 60+ booking points.

The match will be televised on BT Sport 3 HD and kicks off at the earlier time of 17:55.

Prediction: Valencia 1 –  2 Chelsea

– The visitors made a good account of themselves against Man City on the weekend and are showcasing good character for a young side.

Suggested Tips – Valencia vs Chelsea – (BET 365)

  • Correct score – Chelsea 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Tammy Abraham – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Valencia vs Chelsea – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting- Chelsea 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 5/2.
  • Price Boost – Mason Mount to score from outside the area – 16/1.

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Manchester City vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Tuesday 26th November 2019
UEFA Champions League, Carrow Road

Live on BT Sport 3 – Kick Off: 20:00 GMT

Manchester City return to Champions League action this week as they host Shakhtar Donetsk at the Etihad on Tuesday evening.

Pep Guardiola’s side enter their midweek Champions League clash on the back of their hard-fought 2-1 triumph over Chelsea on Saturday in the Premier League. However, City have a number of injury concerns heading into this fixture. Rodri, David Silva and Sergio Aguero all hobbled off on in Saturday’s win, with the trio all doubts for Tuesday night’s game.

In the Champions League, City have been almost perfect, and sit top of the pile in Group C. they drew 1-1 with Atalanta on matchday four, in a game which will be remembered for Kyle Walker’s brief spell in goal, following the red card given to substitute goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, who replaced the injured Ederson at half-time. City are unbeaten so far in this seasons Champions League campaign (W3 D1).

The visitors Shakhtar Donetsk are on course for qualification to the knockout stage, and a win on Tuesday night would take it to the final matchday. Donetsk occupy 2nd place in the group and have lost one of their four group games. Shakhtar boast an outstanding record in the Ukrainian Premier League and top the division. They have won 14 out of their 15 league matches and have a thirteen-point gap between themselves and 2nd placed Dynamo Kyiv.

City ran out winners in the reverse meeting between the two, winning 3-0 in Donetsk on matchday one. In Europe, there have been four previous meetings between these two sides, and City have won three of them. Shakhtar’s only win came in December 2017, where they defeated Tuesday’s opponents on home soil, and they will be hoping to upset the odds away from home.

The referee for this encounter is Slavko Vincic from Slovenia. The 40-year old has taken charge of two Champions League encounters in this campaign, awarding seven yellow cards in the process. Vincic has had experience at the Etihad before. He took charge of City’s 2016 Champions league match with Celtic, where he awarded three yellow cards in a 1-1 draw.

This match will be shown live on BT Sport 3, with kick-off scheduled to take place at 20:00 BST on Tuesday evening.

Prediction: Manchester City 2-0 Shakhtar Donetsk

Suggested Tips – Manchester City vs Shakhtar Donetsk – (BET 365)

  • Correct score – Manchester City 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Gabriel Jesus – (link no longer available).
  • Half Time / Full Time – Draw / Manchester City – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Manchester City vs Shakhtar Donetsk – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting- Manchester CIty 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 9/4.
  • Price Boost – Kevin De Bruyne to score from outside the penalty area – 6/1.
  • RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – Manchester City to win, BTTS – NO, and 5+ corners each team – 10/1.

Markets updated at 19:35 AM on Tuesday 26th November 2019.