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Match Betting Preview - Reading vs Leeds United. Tuesday 26th November 2019, The Championship - Madejeski Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT.

Reading vs Leeds United
Tuesday 26th November 2019
The Championship, Madejski Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick Off: 20:00 GMT

Reading return to home soil on Tuesday night as they welcome the arrival of Leeds United to the Madejski Stadium in the Championship.

Reading will be looking to return to their strong recent form after their weekend defeat to Brentford at Griffin Park. The Royals were beaten 1-0, their first loss under boss Mark Bowen. Bowen took over from Jose Gomes in October, and had previously steered Reading to three wins from their last four.

The visitors Leeds United will be expecting to continue their fine form on Tuesday night, and look to turn their pursuit of a return to the Premier League into a reality. Marcelo Bielsa’s side needed a stoppage time winner to overcome a spirited Luton Town on Saturday, as they ran out 2-1 winners thanks to the late goal. United are unbeaten in their last six league affairs, their last defeat coming to Millwall, at the beginning of October.

Reading are currently placed 18th in the league, meanwhile Leeds United find themselves 2nd, and trail league leaders West Bromwich Albion by two points.

Leeds will be more than content with a repeat result from the last meeting between the two at the Madejski. United ran out 3-0 winners, which was the second leg of a league double over the Royals. Reading’s last win over Leeds came in October 2017 which was as Elland Road, but their wait for a home win is even longer, with their last in the April of 2017. Leeds have lost only once away to Reading in six years.

The referee for this affair is Darren Bond. Bond is yet to take charge of a match involving Reading so far this season, but did oversee Leeds home defeat to Swansea, where he brandished four yellow cards. Bond has officiated ten Championship encounters so far this season, accumulating a total of 36 yellow cards along with one red. This considered, I would recommend a minimum of 30+ booking points for this clash.

This game will be televised live on Sky Sports Football, with kick-off scheduled to take place at 20:00 BST.

Prediction: Reading 1-2 Leeds United

Suggested Tips – Reading vs Leeds United – (BET 365)

  • Correct score – Leeds United 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Mateusz Klick – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Reading vs Leeds United – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting- Leeds to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 2/1.
  • To Win From Behind – Leeds United – 10/1.
  • Scorecast – Patrick Bamford to score first and Leeds to win 2-1 – 20/1.
  • Price Boost – Pablo Hernandez to score from outside the penalty area – 11/1.
  • Half Time / Full Time – Draw / Leeds – 7/2.

Markets last updated on Tuesday 26th November 2019.

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Match Betting Preview - Aston Villa vs Newcastle United. Monday 25th November 2019, FA Premier League - Villa Park. Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT.

Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
Monday 25th November 2019
FA Premier League, Villa Park

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

Aston Villa will host Newcastle United in Monday night Premier League action.

Struggling Aston Villa are in need of a win as they currently sit 17th with two losses on the bounce. Meanwhile, Newcastle have found some surprising form with three wins from their last five and are 13th – seven points from the drop zone.

Aston Villa are priced at 11/10 to win the match on SkyBet and turnaround their recent poor form. Dean Smith has found out just how hard this league is since promotion, but this match is a must win for Villa. The worrying sign for the Villians is that they have gone their previous nine matches in all competitions without a clean sheet. Both teams to score is priced at 4/6.

Going forward, summer signing Wesley Moraes has got four goals this season and is growing into his role as the lone target man. He is 9/2 to score first.

Newcastle United are priced at 12/5 to win and claim their third away victory of the season. Steve Bruce is starting to see his vision come to life with his athletic front three and the fans are starting to get off his back. They have been free scoring from all over the pitch and got recent scalps against West Ham and Bournemouth. Incredibly, no Newcastle player has scored more than twice.

However, Allan Saint-Maximin has been a free spirit in the Toon attack and is getting closer to scoring his first goal. He is priced at 7/2 to score anytime and open his Newcastle account.

The referee for this match will be Lee Mason. The official has not been too shy with his cards this season and has averaged 45 booking points per match. Villa’s Trezeguet has racked up four cards so far this campaign and is priced at 7/2 to be carded.

Aston Villa vs Newcastle United will be televised on Sky Sports Main Event HD and kicks off at 20:00.

Correct Score: Aston Villa 1-1 Newcastle United

– Both of these sides have strengths in similar areas – it’s tough to separate them.

Suggested Tips – Aston Villa vs Newcastle United – (BET 365)

  • Correct score – Aston Villa 1 -1 Newcastle United – (link no longer available).
  • Match Results –  Draw – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Wesley Moraes – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Aston Villa vs Newcastle United – (SKYBET)

  • Correct score group betting – Draw 1-1, 2-2, 3-3 – 3/1.
  • Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Grealish to score from outside the area and Newcastle to score a penalty – 66/1.

  • Price Boost – Joelinton and Wesley Moraes both to score – 11/1. 
  • @FootyAccums RequestABets – Moraes to score and Mings & Dummett to be carded – 80/1.

Markets last updated at 18:36 GMT on Monday 25th November 2019.

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Match Betting Preview - heffield United vs Manchester United. Sunday 24th November 2019, FA Premier League - Bramall Lane. Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick-Off: 16:30 GMT.

Sheffield United vs Manchester United
Sunday 24th November 2019
FA Premier League, Bramall Lane

Live on Sky Sports Main Event HD – Kick Off: 16:30 GMT

Sheffield United return to Premier League action this weekend as they host Manchester United at Bramall Lane on Sunday afternoon.

Its somewhat of an understatement to suggest that Chris Wilders side are enjoying themselves in the big time, following their promotion from the Championship last season. The Blades find themselves 5th in the league, just below last seasons Champions Manchester City, and above Arsenal and this weekend’s opponents, Manchester United.

Sheffield United are unbeaten in their last five Premier League outings and haven’t lost since the end of September. Since defeat, Wilder’s side have defeated both Arsenal and Burnley at home, as well as take points from Tottenham away, their most recent fixture.

Manchester United entered the international break with a 3-1 win against Brighton at Old Trafford. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have lost one of their last four in the league, which came away to Bournemouth at the beginning of the month.

Its away from home which has been the Red Devil’s Achilles heel thus far, with United picking up a total of five points out of fifteen available on the road. United’s only away win this season came in the 3-1 win away to Norwich at the end of October.

Sunday’s meeting between the pair is the first time they’ve met since January 2016, where Manchester United ran out 1-0 winners in the FA Cup. Manchester United have an incredible record against the Blades and haven’t lost since February 1993. Manchester United have won the last seven meetings between the two sides and will be hoping their impressive record against this weekend’s opponent continues.

The referee for this weekends encounter is Andre Marriner. The 48-year old has taken charge of eight Premier League matches so far this season and has accumulated a total of eighteen yellow cars, and one red. This considered, I would recommend a minimum of 30+ booking points for this fixture. Marriner is yet to take charge of a match involving Manchester United this season, but did oversee Sheffield United’s 0-0 draw away at Watford, where he awarded two yellow cards.

This match will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League, with kick-off scheduled to take place at 16:30 BST.

Prediction: Sheffield United 1-1 Manchester United

Suggested Tips – Sheffield United vs Manchester United – (BET 365)

  • Correct score – Draw 1-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Marcus Rashford – (link no longer available).
  • Half Time / Full Time – Manchester United / Draw – (link no longer available).
  • Player to be booked – John Fleck – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Sheffield United vs Manchester United – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Draw 1-1, 2-2, or 3-3 – 10/3.
  • Player Tackles – John Lundstram 4+ tackles – 9/4.
  • Both Players to Score – Lys Mousset and Marcus Rashford both to score – 9/1.
  • Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Mousset to score and Manchester United to miss a penalty – 66/1.
  • Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Martial 2+ shots on target, Maguire 2+ tackles, & Rashford 2+ offsides – 50/1.

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Match Betting Preview - Middlesbrough vs Hull City. Sunday 24th November 2019, The Championship - Riverside Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 12:00 GMT

Middlesbrough vs Hull City
Sunday 24th November 2019
The Championship, Riverside Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick Off: 12:00 GMT

Middlesbrough and Hull City face off in a SkyBet Championship North East clash this Sunday lunchtime.

The hosts really have to start bucking their ideas up as they are currently in the relegation zone with 13 points from 16 matches. Meanwhile, Hull City have made up for a poor start to their campaign and are comfortably mid-table six points from the play-off places.

Middlesbrough are priced at 11/8 to win the match by SkyBet and give Jonathan Woodgate a little breathing space with the club’s board. The Boro are in woeful form and need to get some more points on the board as soon as possible. They have just one win from their last ten matches in the Championship and have failed to score in four of their last five. Striker Britt Assombolonga is the main man for Woodgate and will be relied upon to get them out of this mess. He has six goals this season and is 8/5 to score anytime.

Hull City are priced at 17/10 to win and continue their decent run of form in the league. The Tigers have not been the most captivating side to watch this season but they’re getting the job done. They have recently come out of a tough run of fixtures with nine points from a possible 12 – a feat that didn’t look likely beforehand. However, with star power such as Jarrod Bowen in the team, anything is possible.

The winger has continued to impress for Hull as rumours regarding his future and a move to the Premier League rumble on. He has nine goals and two assists this season and will be the biggest worry for the hosts this Sunday. He is 9/2 to score first.

The referee for this match will be Jeremy Simpson. Both sides previous league outing saw 60 booking points brandished in some rather feisty affairs. I would expect at least 40 booking points ahead of this territorial derby.

Middlesbrough vs Hull City will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at midday.

Prediction: Middlesbrough 1 – 2 Hull City

– The visitors are in better form and have the attacking flair of Jarrod Bowen to hurt their hosts.

Suggested Tips – Middlesbrough vs Hull City – (BET 365)

  • Correct score – Hull City to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Jarrod Bowen – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Middlesbrough vs Hull City – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Hull City 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1 – 3/1.
  • Hull City Price Boost – Hull City to win and BTTS – 9/2.

Markets last updated on Saturday 24th November at 09:54 GMT.

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Match Betting Preview - Manchester City vs Chelsea. Saturday 23rd November 2019, FA Premier League - Etihad Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT.

Manchester City vs Chelsea
Saturday 23rd November 2019
FA Premier League, Etihad Stadium

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

Manchester City will be looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League as they host Chelsea at the Etihad stadium on Saturday evening.

Pep Guardiola’s side entered the most recent International break with defeat, following their 3-1 loss to league leaders Liverpool at Anfield, a result which means City now trail Jurgen Klopp’s side by 9 points in the race for Premier League glory.

Their opponents Chelsea on the other hand would have been disappointed with the timing of the break, after putting together an impressing Premier League winning run. The Blues have won their last six consecutive league encounters and have lost only once in their last eleven in all competitions. Frank Lampard’s side come into Saturday evening’s fixture a point and a place better off than City.

City’s form prior to the defeat at Anfield was like the City we are used to. Minus the blip which came in their 2-0 home defeat to Wolves, last seasons champions had won three on the bounce in their pursuit of a third successive Premier League crown.

If City are to return to winning ways, then it won’t be an easy feat. Chelsea boast impeccable recent away form in the league and have won five on the bounce; their only away defeat of the season came on the opening day in the 4-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Manchester City will be hoping the recent form between the two sides continues this weekend the Citizens have win six of the last seven against Chelsea. City claimed silverware thanks to a win over Chelsea last season, albeit on penalties. Both sides played out a 0-0 draw at Wembley in February, before City eventually went on to win the shootout. The last meeting between the two sided was a massacre, and that’s putting it lightly. City ran out 6-0 winners and found themselves 4-0 up in the opening 25 minutes. Chelsea haven’t won at the Etihad since December 2016.

The referee for this weekends clash is Martin Atkinson. The 48-year old has appeared in eleven matches this season, accumulating a total of thirty-three yellow cards and one red card in the process. This considered, I would recommend a minimum of 30+ booking points for this fixture. Atkinson is yet to take charge of a match concerning Manchester City this season but took charge of Chelsea’s 3-2 away win at Norwich, where he awarded two yellow cards.

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

Prediction: Manchester City 2-2 Chelsea

Suggested Tips – Manchester City vs Chelsea – (BET 365)

  • Correct score – Draw 2-2 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer –  Mason Mount – (link no longer available).
  • Half Time / Full Time – Draw / Draw – (link no longer available).
  • Player to be booked – Rodri – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur  – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Draw 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 – 9/2.
  • Price Boost – Tammy Abraham and Raheem Sterling both to score – 7/1.
  • Both Players to be carded – Jorginho and Gabriel Jesus – 9/1.
  • Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Abraham to score a header and De Bruyne to score from outside the area – 100/1.

Markets last updated on Saturday 23rd November 2019 at 10:02 GMT.

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Match Betting Preview - Charlton vs Cardiff City. Saturday 23rd November 2019, The Championship - The Valley. Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT

Charlton Athletic vs Cardiff City
Saturday 23rd November 2019
The Championship, The Valley

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

Charlton Athletic will entertain a new look Cardiff City this Saturday lunchtime in SkyBet Championship action.

Lee Bowyer will be the first to test Neil Harris in the Cardiff hotseat after Neil Warnock’s departure a couple weeks ago. The hosts are currently 11th in the table with 22 points, just one ahead of their opposition this Saturday.

Charlton Athletic are priced at 9/5 to win by SkyBet on the back of no wins from their previous four league matches. The Addicks have slipped down the table since their barnstorming start to life since promotion under Bowyer. They have been impressive in most parts of their game and have some real threats in attack. No-one more so than the young England under-21 international Conor Gallagher. The midfielder has five goals to his name thus far and is priced at 4/1 to score anytime.

Bowyer has Charlton set up as a tight outfit and that’s reflecting on the score line. They have averaged just 1.1 total goals in their last ten matches. SkyBet are offering 4/5 for under 2.5 goals – good odds considering neither team is free-scoring.

Cardiff City are priced at 7/5 to win in Neil Harris’ first match in charge. The former Millwall boss will have plenty of headaches as far as team selection having absorbed a rather lopsided and frustrated squad of players. The Bluebirds have been less than impressive this campaign after relegation down from the Premier League and have just one win from their previous six outings.

In attack, Cardiff have struggled to find many goals from the now side-lined summer signing Robert Glatzel. However, Joe Ralls has been impressive when given a chance in front of goal with five strikes this campaign and is 9/2 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be Darren Bond. The official will be weary of most tackles as both sides are aggressive outfits, but don’t have any recent grudges having not faced each other since 2016.

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

Prediction: Charlton 1-1 Cardiff City

– It’s tough to split these two and hard to know how Cardiff will come out under new management.

Suggested Tips – Charlton vs Cardiff City – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – 1-1 Draw – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Conor Gallagher – (link no longer available).
  • Under 2.5 Goals – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Charlton vs Cardiff City – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – 1-1, 2-2, or 3-3 Draw – 7/2.
  • RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – Over 1.5 goals, Charlton to score 1+ goals, 3+ corners each team and 20+ match booking pts – 5/4.

Markets last updated at 09:34AM on Saturday 23rd October

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Match Betting Preview - West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur. Saturday 23rd November 2019, FA Premier League - The London Stadium. Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT.

West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Saturday 23rd November 2019
FA Premier League, The London Stadium

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

West Ham United return to Premier League action this weekend as they welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the London Stadium on Saturday lunchtime.

It’s a familiar old face in the Tottenham dugout for this one, following Jose Mourinho’s appointment on Wednesday morning. The Portuguese takes over from Mauricio Pochettino who left the club on Tuesday night, following five-and a half years in North London.

The latest International break perhaps wasn’t the worst thing for all concerned in the Hammers camp, as their early season promise had seemed to fizzle out in recent weeks. Prior to the break, Mauricio Pellegrini’s side had lost back to back fixtures, the first time that’s happened this season.

In fact, West Ham are without a win since the end of September, which was their 2-0 home triumph over Manchester United. West Ham lost only once in their opening six Premier League encounters, but that form seems a distant memory, as they have since lost four of their last five.

Their opponents Tottenham Hotspur similarly find themselves enduring difficulties in the Premier League and find themselves in 14th place in the league. Spurs are without a win in their last five Premier League clashes, dating back to their 2-1 home win over Southampton in September. Their last Premier league outing was marred by the horrific injury sustained by Everton’s Andre Gomes in their 1-1 draw prior to the International break, a tackle which saw Spurs’ Heung-Min Son red carded, a decision which was since appealed but yet to be decided on.

If the South Korean is to be suspended, then it’s even more grim viewing for Spurs’ fans. Son has been involved in a third of Spurs’ total goals this season (6 of 18 – 3G 3A) and has consistently offered attacking positivity so far this season. Son’s goalscoring total is bettered only this season by Harry Kane, who has six.

In terms of recent affairs between the two, its been pretty level pegging. The Hammers enjoyed a rare Premier League away win over Spurs’ last season, winning 1-0 in the sides most recent meeting. In the last six clashes between these two, BTTS has landed in four of them and is a market worth exploring for this game, especially considering both sides highly erratic form this season.

The referee for this weekends clash is Michael Oliver who most recently oversaw Liverpool’s dramatic 3-1 over Manchester City. The 34-year old has taken charge of ten Premier League matches so far this campaign, accumulating a total of 34 yellow cards. This considered, I would recommend a minimum of 30+ yellow cards for this fixture. Oliver has taken charge of matches concerning both sides this season. He oversaw Spurs’ 2-2 draw away at Manchester City where he awarded one yellow card, and most recently took charge of West Ham’s 2-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace, where he awarded 5 yellow cards.

West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 1 with kick off at 12:30 GMT.

My Prediction: West Ham United 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Suggested Tips – West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur – (BET 365)

  • Correct score – Tottenham Hotspur to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer –  Felipe Anderson – (link no longer available).
  • Alternative Corners – Over 12 – (link no longer available).
  • Player to be booked – Declan Rice – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur  – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Tottenham Hotspur to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 5/2.
  • Match Specials – Tottenham to score in the first 10 mins – 4/1.
  • To win from Behind – Tottenham – 17/2.

  • Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Anderson to score from outside the area and Tottenham to score a penalty – 40/1.

Markets Updated at 9:19 AM on Saturday 23rd November 2019.

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Match Betting Preview - Fulham vs Queens Park Rangers. Friday 22nd November 2019, The Championship - Craven Cottage. Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT.

Fulham vs Queens Park Rangers
Friday 22nd November 2019
The Championship, Craven Cottage

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

Fulham and QPR go toe-to-toe in SkyBet Championship action this Friday night.

The two return from a well needed rest throughout the international break. The hosts, Fulham, are currently seventh in the league but with their eyes on the prize of automatic promotion. Meanwhile, entertaining QPR are in tenth – with play-offs being a more realistic ambition.

Fulham are priced at 3/4 to win the match by SkyBet. Whilst Scott Parker’s side have consistently put in good performances, dominating possession and testing goalkeepers, their results haven’t quite proven it. They have been heavily inconsistent with two wins and two losses from their last five matches. The Cottagers are unfortunate to not have their predator up front in Aleksander Mitrovic, who is the league’s top goal scorer. Instead they will turn to clinical winger Ivan Cavaleiro. The former Wolves man has four goals and four assists this season and is 8/5 to score anytime.

QPR are priced at 3/1 to win the match but are not in good form. The Rangers have won just one of their last five matches but have not been far away from the drama this season. Four of their last five matches have had 4+ goals in them – proving they have a shaky defence but potent attack.

The stand-out performer for them has been Eberechi Eze. The creative midfielder has six goals and four assists this season and is catching plenty of plaudits. He is priced at 16/5 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be James Linington. The official has averaged 48.3 booking points from his nine Championship matches thus far. These two haven’t met since 2018 but have a fierce, London based rivalry. I’d expect a fair few cards to be brandished.

Fulham vs QPR will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 19:45.

Prediction: Fulham 2 – 1 QPR
– The hosts have a little too much quality in forward areas against an out of sorts QPR.

Suggested Tips – Fulham vs Queens Park Rangers – (BET 365)

  • Correct score – Fulham 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Ivan Cavaleiro – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Fulham vs Queens Park Rangers – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Fulham to win 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1 – 9/4.
  • Team Most Booking Points – Eberechi Eze 1+ shot on target in the first half – 11/8.
  • RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team –13/2.

Markets Last Updated – Friday 22nd November 2019 – 18:10 GMT.

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Match Betting Preview - Liverpool vs Manchester City. Sunday 10th November 2019, FA Premier League - Anfield. Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick-Off: 16:30 GMT.

Liverpool vs Manchester City
Sunday 10th November 2019
FA Premier League, Anfield

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

Liverpool return to Premier League action on Sunday as they welcome the arrival of Manchester City to Anfield.

It may only be November, but the outcome of this top of the table clash could well answer a lot of questions on both of these sides title credentials.

Liverpool enter Sunday’s showdown following their midweek Champions League win over Genk. The Reds were made to work hard for the three points, and on several occasions weathered strong periods of pressure from the Belgian side.

City on the other hand had quite the Champions League trip to Italy and back on Wednesday night. Their 1-1 draw with bottom of the group Atalanta was a surprise in itself, but the fact Pep Guardiola’s side ended up with three, yes three different players in goal that night, including right-back Kyle Walker. Ederson hobbled off injured at half-time, before replacement Claudio bravo was given his marching orders for hauling down Josep Ilicic in the second half.

In the Premier League, Jurgen Klopp’s side have been almost perfect, but are still unbeaten. Liverpool have won ten of their eleven matches this season, and drew the other away at their rivals, Manchester United. Despite Liverpool’s emphatic start to their league campaign, there has been an underlying issue, their ability to keep clean sheets. The reds kept a total of 21 clean sheets last season, whist saw their summer acquisition Alisson scoop the Premier League golden glove. This season Liverpool have kept two clean sheets, both away from home. Liverpool are yet to keep a premier league clean sheet at Anfield, but Sunday would without doubt be the perfect time to do so.

In the opposition goal, Pep Guardiola has confirmed that goalkeeper Ederson will miss Sunday’s trip to Anfield with a suspected muscular issue, which saw him limp off in Italy in midweek. Claudio Bravo is poised to step in for the inured Brazilian, and the Chilean has an interesting PL record. Bravo has made 25 PL appearances, conceded 27 goals, and has kept 6 clean sheets. It will be interesting to discover how the absence of Ederson will effect the reigning champions, as the race for a 3rd consecutive crown heats up.

Manchester City are unbeaten in their last three matches against Liverpool, and claimed early bragging rights at the start of the season with a penalty shootout victory in the Community shield. Liverpool’s last win against City came in April 2018, in the second leg in the Champions League quarter-final. Liverpool beat City in both legs, as well as defeating them in the league, ending any hopes of an invincible season. The last fixture at Anfield ended in, surprisingly, a  0-0 draw.

The referee for this weekend’s crunch clash is Michael Oliver. Oliver has taken charge of 12 Premier league matches so far this season, awarding 32 yellow cards in these games. Oliver has overseen Liverpool twice this season; the opening day win over Norwich, and the away win over Chelsea. In these two fixtures he has awarded 8 yellow cards in total. Oliver has too taken charge of two city matches, their 2-2 draw with Tottenham where he awarded one yellow card, and their 3-1 win over Everton, where he awarded 4 yellow cards.

This match will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League, with kick-off scheduled to take place at 16:30 BST on Sunday afternoon.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Manchester City

Suggested Tips – Liverpool vs Manchester City – (BET 365)

  • Correct score – Liverpool to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer –  Sadio Mane – (link no longer available).
  • Half Time / Full Time – Draw / Liverpool – (link no longer available).
  • Player to be booked – Kevin De Bruyne – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Leicester City vs Arsenal  – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Liverpool to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 3/1.
  • Both Players to be Carded – Fabinho and Fernandinho – 11/2.
  • Both Players to score – Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane – 11/1.
  • To Score and Win – Mohamed Salah – 7/2.
  • RequestABet Specials 33/1 to 66/1 – Salah and Aguero to score and Fabinho and Fernandinho to be carded – 33/1.

Markets Updated – Saturday 10th November 2019 at 18:50 GMT.

 

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Match Betting Preview - Cardiff City vs Bristol City. Sunday 10th November 2019, The Championship - Cardiff City Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 12:00 GMT

Cardiff City vs Bristol City
Sunday 10th November 2019
The Championship, Cardiff City Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick Off: 12:00 GMT

Cardiff City return to The Cardiff City stadium this weekend as they welcome the arrival of Bristol City in the Championship on Sunday.

The Bluebirds will be eager to secure back to back wins following their thrilling 4-2 win over Birmingham City last time round. Joe Ralls struck a hat-trick in the win, which included two penalties. Cardiff however will be without forward Danny Ward, who missed out following his red card in the win over Birmingham.

Bristol City were involved in an entertaining clash last time round. They were held 2-2 as Ashton Gate, and had thought they had done enough for the three points, but for Cauley Woodrow to strike deep into injury time for a share of the spoils, 2-2.

Neil Warnock’s side needed that win over Birmingham, having gone four games without a win prior. Their last win came on the 2nd of October, over a month ago. The Bluebirds however do boast an impressive home record thus far, and are unbeaten on home soil, winning five and drawing two.

Lee Johnson’s Bristol City side find themselves yet again in the play-off mix, and only three points off the automatic places. City are unbeaten in their last three and have lost once in their last fourteen championship matches, a defeat which came away to Luton, losing 3-0. That defeat to Luton is City’s only away defeat of the campaign, and Johnson’s side have shown tremendous consistency and resilience both home and away this season.

Sunday’s clash is the first meeting between the two since 2018 following Cardiff’s relegation from the Premier League in May. It is in fact the Bluebirds who have the better recent record between the two and have won five of the last seven meetings. Bristol; City are without a win against Sunday’s opponents since 2012. Bogey team.

The man in the middle for this clash is Tony Harrington. Harrington has overseen nine Championship matches so far this season, awarding twenty yellow cards, which is just over two per game. this considered, I would recommend a minimum of 20+ booking points for this encounter. Harrington is yet to take charge of a game including Cardiff this season, but did oversee Bristol City’s 0-0 draw with Swansea, where he awarded two yellow cards.

This match will be shown live on Sky Sports Football, with kick off scheduled to take place at 12:00 GMT on Sunday Lunchtime.

Prediction: Cardiff City 1-2 Bristol City

Suggested Tips – Cardiff City vs Bristol City – (BET 365)

  • Correct score – Bristol City to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Marley Watkins – (link no longer available).
  • Bristol City to Win – (link no longer available)

Suggested Tips – Cardiff City vs Bristol City – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Bristol City 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1 – 7/2.
  • West Brom Price Boost – Bristol City to win and BTTS – 6/1.
  • To Score and Win – Andreas Weimann – 4/1.

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