Match Betting Preview - Watford vs Liverpool. Saturday 29th February 2020, FA Premier League - Vicarage Road. Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT.

Watford vs Liverpool
Saturday 29th February 2020
FA Premier League, Vicarage Road.

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

Watford return to Vicarage road this weekend as they host Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday evening.

Both sides are competing for different reasons at different ends of the table, and a win for either would send them on their way to achieve their respective goals.

Liverpool need only four more wins from their remaining eleven league matches to be crowned champions – it would be their first league title in thirty years. Watford on the other hand are in the thick of a battle for survival and find themselves 19th in the league, a point from safety.

Liverpool are on course for a record breaking season, and have won twenty-six of their twenty-seven Premier League fixtures. A win on Saturday evening could see Jurgen Klopp’s side break the record for the number of consecutive Premier League wins. The 3-2 win over West Ham on Monday evening took Liverpool level with Manchester City on eighteen consecutive wins.

Watford on the other hand were defeated 3-0 against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, their sixth match without a win. The Hornets have hit poor form in recent weeks, which will frustrate manager Nigel Pearson after his bright start in charge. Watford went seven unbeaten in all competitions following his arrival, but have dropped points in recent weeks, which has seen them slump back down the table.

Liverpool won the earlier meeting in the season 2-0 thanks to a brace from Mo Salah. Jurgen Klopp’s side have won seven of the last eight meetings between the two sides. Watford’s last win in this fixture came in December 2015, a 3-0 win at Vicarage road.

Mo Salah has scored fifteen Premier League goals this season, and is joint-third in the race for the golden boot- an award he has won for the past two seasons. Salah has scored seven goals in his last four appearances against Watford in the Premier League, and is priced at 5/6 to find the back of the net on Saturday evening.

The referee for Saturday nights clash is Michael Oliver. The 35-year old has been one of the fairer officials in the league this season, averaging just over three yellow cards in the Premier League this season. I would recommend a minimum of 30+ booking points for this fixture.

Watford vs Liverpool will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League HD with kick off at 17:30 GMT.

Prediction: Watford 1-2 Liverpool

Suggested Tips – Watford vs Liverpool – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Liverpool to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Roberto Firmino – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Watford vs Liverpool  (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Liverpool to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 15/2.

Match Betting Preview - Hull City vs Leeds United. Saturday 29th February 2020, The Championship - KCOM Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Main Football HD – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT.

Hull City vs Leeds United.
Saturday 29th February 2020.
SkyBet Championship. KCOM Stadium.

Live on Sky Sports Football. Kick-off: 12:30PM GMT.

Hull City host promotion chasing Leeds United on Saturday lunchtime in the SkyBet Championship.

Both sides are battling at both ends of the division, and a win would certainly boost their bids to avoid the drop in Hull City’s case, or secure promotion if you’re associated with Leeds United.

The midweek results in the Championship produced a mixed bag of results for both sides; Hull were beaten 1-0 at home by Barnsley, meanwhile Leeds took another step closer to promotion with a 1-0 win away at Middlesbrough.

The Tigers, led by Grant McCann, are in a poor run of form and have failed to win in each of their last ten matches. In that time, City have lost eight times, and now have work to do if they are to avoid the drop. Hull find themselves four points clear of 22nd placed Wigan Athletic with twelve matches to go in the SkyBet Championship.

It’s no coincidence that Hull have struggled since the departures of talismanic figures Jarred Bowen and Kamil Grosicki. Of the forty-eight goals Hull have scored this season, the pair were involved in thirty-three of them (Bowen: 16G 6A) (Grosicki: 7G 4A), no wonder the Tigers have deteriorated since their exit’s.

After sixteen long years, it finally looks like Leeds United are destined to return to English footballs’ top-flight. Marcelo Bielsa’s side are currently 2nd in the league, in the automatic play-off places, and five points clear of Fulham in 3rd. Leeds have won their last three on the bounce and have rediscovered their form after a momentary slip at the start of the month.

These two sides last met in December, where Leeds were 2-0 winners at Elland Road. Leeds have an impressive record against Hull, losing only one of the last seven in this fixture. Hull’s last win came in December 2018, a 2-0 win at Elland Road.

The referee for Saturday’s clash is Keith Stroud. The 50-year old has averaged just over three yellow cards per match in his nineteen appearances in the Championship this season, and that considered I would recommend a minimum of 30+ booking points for this clash.

Hull City vs Leeds United will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football HD with kick off at 12:30 GMT.

Prediction: Hull City 0-2 Leeds United

Suggested Tips – Hull City vs Leeds United – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Leeds United to win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Patrick Bamford – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Hull City vs Leeds United  (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Leeds United to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 13/8.

Match Betting Preview - Brighton vs Crystal Palace. Saturday 29th February 2020, FA Premier League - AMEX Stadium. Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT.

Brighton vs Crystal Palace
Saturday 29th February
 2020
FA Premier League, AMEX Stadium

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

Brighton and Hove Albion will host Crystal Palace in Premier League action this Saturday lunchtime.

The Seagulls enter this match in terrible form without a victory in their last eight matches across all competitions. Graham Potter’s side are slipping closer to the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are five points ahead of them and will hope to build on their 1-0 victory last time out.

Brighton and Hove Albion are priced 21/20 by SkyBet to win this match and turn their torrid form. The hosts are experiencing their worst form of the season and have been slow starters in recent weeks. They have conceded the first goal in their last four matches. They are also without a victory in their last four home matches. Much improvement needed.

In attack, Neal Maupay has been their main source of goals with eight goals this term. He is priced at 7/4 to score anytime.

Crystal Palace are priced at 29/10 to claim an away victory and pile on the misery for the hosts. The Eagles have been rather average this season, not pulling too many punches and going under the radar a lot of the time. However, they are also in pretty poor form with just two Premier League wins from their last nine matches.

In attack, Jordan Ayew has shown flashes of brilliance and has six goals to his name in the league. He is priced at 14/5 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be Martin Atkinson. The official has been one of the more lenient in the topflight this season with an average of 33 booking points from his 22 Premier League matches.

Brighton vs Crystal Palace will be televised in the UK on BT Sport 1 HD and kicks off at 12:30.

Prediction: Brighton 1-1 Crystal Palace

– Neither team is showing too much quality and it’s a tough one to call.

Suggested Tips – Brighton vs Crystal Palace – (BET 365)

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

Suggested Tips – Brighton vs Crystal Palace  (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 Draw 7/2.

Match Betting Preview - Norwich City vs Leicester City. Friday 28th February 2020, FA Premier League - Carrow Road. Live on Sky Sports Main Event HD – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT.

Norwich City vs Leicester City
Friday 28th Februa
ry 2020
FA Premier League, Carrow Road

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

Relegation threatened Norwich City will host Leicester City in Premier League action this Friday night.

The Canaries suffered another crushing blow in their bid for survival as Wolves beat them 3-0 last weekend. Daniel Farke’s side are entering crunch time in the league and are already cut adrift from the rest of the competition. The Foxes are hoping to cement a top four place with a few more victories and qualify for the Champions League next season.

Norwich City are priced at 10/3 to win the match and pull off a huge scalp in their relegation scrap. The Canaries need a win badly as they can feel their topflight status slipping away from their grasp. They are six points below Watford in 19th and have failed to score in their last three outings.

Todd Cantwell has been a spark of creativity in the Norwich side that has struggled to score many goals. He has six goals to his name this term and is priced at 23/10 to score anytime.

Leicester City are favourites for this match and are priced at 3/4 to claim another victory to solidify their top four posts. Brendan Rodgers has led an impressive campaign for the Foxes – but will want to make up for their 1-0 defeat to Man City last weekend. However, against the bottom of the table they should enjoy the lion’s share of possession and chances at Carrow Road.

In attack, Jamie Vardy is going through a stale patch but still has an impressive tally of 17 goals for the season. He is priced at 14/5 to score first.

The referee for this match will be Craig Pawson. The official has been one of the harsher officials in the topflight with an average of 44.6 booking points to his name.

Norwich City vs Leicester City will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League HD and kicks off at 20:00.

Prediction: Norwich City 0-2 Leicester City

– The away side have more quality all over the pitch than the hosts and need a win just as badly.

Suggested Tips – Norwich City vs Leicester City – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Leicester City to win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Jamie Vardy – (link no longer available).
  • To Win to Nil – Leicester City – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Norwich City vs Leicester City  (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Leicester City to win 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1 21/10.

 

Match Betting Preview - Arsenal vs Olypiakos. Thursday 20th February 2020, UEFA Europa League - Emirates Stadium. Live on BT Sport 3 – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT.

Arsenal vs Olympiakos
Thursday 27th February 2020
UEFA Europa League – Emirates Stadium.

Live on BT Sport 3. Kick-off: 20:00 GMT.

Arsenal host Olympiacos in the second leg of their Europa League Round of 16 tie at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night.

The Gunners come into Thursday night’s clash with a 1-0 advantage following their victory away in the first leg a week ago. Alexandre Lacazette struck Arsenal’s winner in Greece and put his side in the ascendancy with the luxury of an away goal.

Mikel Arteta’s side come into Thursday’s encounter following a thrilling 3-2 victory over Everton on Sunday afternoon. The win lifted Arsenal to 9th place, and with that kept their hopes of securing European football for next season alive.

Olympiacos also enjoyed a victory of their own at the weekend as they defeated 2nd placed PAOK 1-0 away from home and increased their lead at the top of Greece’s super league to five points. Pedro Martin’s side are currently undefeated in Greece’s top division and have won nineteen of their twenty-five league matches this season.

Arsenal finished top of the pile in Group F and won three of their six group matches. The Gunners’ only defeat in this year’s competition came at home to Eintracht Frankfurt, so there is hope for Olympiacos as they travel to the capital on Thursday night.

Olympiacos were knocked out of the Champions League group stage and filtered through to this years Europa League. The Greek side finished third in Group B, behind group winners Bayern Munich and second placed Tottenham Hotspur.

Last weeks meeting between these two sides was their ninth in total, bit their first ever in the Europa League. Of the nine meetings between the two there is not much between them, with Arsenal winning five, and Olympiacos winning four. There has never been a draw between these two sides in any previous meeting.

Gabriel Martinelli has contributed to more goals more than any other Arsenal player in this season’s Europa League, with five goal involvements in six matches. (Three goals, two assists). SkyBet are offering odds of 15/8 for the young Brazilian to find the back of the net on Thursday evening.

Arsenal vs Olympiakos will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 3 with kick-off at 20:00 GMT.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Olympiakos

Suggested Tips – Arsenal vs Olympiakos – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Arsenal to win 3-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Arsenal vs Olympiakos – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Arsenal to win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 4/1.

Markets last updated at 19:20 on Thursday 27th February 2020.

Match Betting Preview - Manchester United vs Club Brugge. Thursday 20th February 2020, UEFA Europa League - Old Trafford. Live on BT Sport 2 – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT.

Manchester United vs Club Brugge
Thursday 27th February 2020
UEFA Europa League – Old Trafford.

Live on BT Sport 2/Ultimate – Kick-off: 20:00 GMT.

Manchester United host Club Brugge in the second leg of their Europa League round of 32 tie at Old Trafford on Thursday evening.

Both sides head into Thursday night’s encounter with nothing to separate them, following the 1-1 draw in Belgium a week ago. Some would argue it’s the Red Devils’ who have the slight advantage after scoring an away goal, but if they are to quality, they will be made to work hard by Phillipe Clement’s side.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side come into this week’s fixture on the back of a strong 3-0 victory over Watford on Sunday afternoon. Bruno Fernandes struck his first goal in his new colours the win, and teed up Anthony Martial for United’s second. The Portuguese is finding his feet in Manchester.

Brugge themselves were victorious in league action, they defeated Charleroi 1-0 at home, a win which keeps them nine-points clear of the Belgian Pro League. Brugge have lost only once in the league, winning nineteen of their twenty-seven matches this season.

Last Thursday’s clash was the third meeting between these two sides. Brugge have never beaten Manchester United, with the Red Devils winning two of the three meetings in this fixture.

United won all three group matches at Old Trafford without conceding a goal. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are priced at 11/10 on SkyBet to win to nil.

Brugge posses an incredible record away from home and are unbeaten in all competitions since the middle of November, a run which totals ten matches. Brugge are priced at 7/1 on SkyBet to win in 90 minutes.

For the first time in the Europa League’s history, VAR is being used in the latter stage of this year’s competition.

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has scored in each of his last three appearances, including in the 1-1 stalemate in Belgium last Thursday. The Frenchman to score in 90 minutes is priced at 11/10 on SkyBet.

Prediction: Manchester United 2-0 Club Brugge

Suggested Tips – Manchester United vs Club Brugge – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Manchester United 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Bruno Fernandes – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Manchester United vs Club Brugge – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Manchester United to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 5/4.

Markets last updated at 19:09 on Thursday 27th February 2020.

Match Betting Preview - Espanyol vs Wolves. Thursday 27th February 2020, UEFA Europa League - RDCE Stadium. Live on BT Sport 1 HD – Kick-Off: 17:55 GMT.

Espanyol vs Wolves
Thursday 27th 
February 2020
UEFA Europa League, RCDE Stadium

Live on BT Sport 1 HD – Kick Off: 17:55 GMT

Wolves will travel to Espanyol with one foot in the next round in their UEFA Europa League tie.

The Spanish hosts have a mountain to climb after being on the end of a 4-0 demolition at the hands of Nuno Santo Espirito’s side. A Diogo Jota hat-trick and a moment of magic from Ruben Neves sealed an unforgettable night a Molineux for the men in gold. However, they must stay focused in Spain to get the job done.

Espanyol are priced at 7/4 to win the match by SkyBet and show some fight after a dreadful first leg. The Spanish outfit are struggling to find a win at the moment, with just one victory from seven matches across all competitions. They boast the same poor record from their home matches, and they are hosting a Wolves side firing on all cylinders.

Going forward, they are struggling for goals, hence why they are rock bottom of La Liga. Attacker Wu Lei will fill in for the injured Raul De Tomas and is priced at 3/1 to score anytime.

Wolves are priced at 13/8 to win the match and end this two-legged tie in some style. The Midlands based club are in red hot form heading into this match. After their 4-0 demolition job of Espanyol, they battered Norwich 3-0 with Diogo Jota grabbing two more goals.

The Portuguese forward has scored six Europa League goals this season and is priced at 16/5 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be Italian Marco Guida. In the first leg of this tie, there were 40 booking points banished at Molineux.

Espanyol vs Wolves will be televised on BT Sport 1 HD and kicks off at 17:55.

Prediction: Espanyol 1-1 Wolves

– With the tie almost over, Wolves will show their quality and Espanyol will fight for some pride.

Suggested Tips – Wolves vs Espanyol – (BET 365)

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

Suggested Tips – Wolves vs Espanyol – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 Draw 10/3.

Markets last updated at 17:11 on Thursday 27th February 2020.

 

Match Betting Preview - Real Madrid vs Manchester City. Wednesday 26th February 2020, UEFA Champions League - Santiago Bernabeu. Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT.

Real Madrid vs Manchester City
Wednesday 26th February 2020
UEFA Champions League, Santiago Bernabeu.

Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT.

Real Madrid and Manchester City lock horns in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie on Tuesday night.

Some would argue this tie is the pick of the bunch for this stage of the competition, with both sides heavily backed to lift the trophy at the end of May.

Real Madrid come into this fixture second in Spain’s La Liga, two points behind leaders Barcelona and without a win in their last two league outings. Zinedine Zidane’s side were beaten 1-0 away to Levante on Saturday, and in the aftermath of that defeat it was confirmed that forward Eden Hazard is likely to miss the remainder of the season with an ankle injury.

Manchester City  reduced Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League to nineteen points with a hard-fought win against third placed Leicester City on Saturday evening. Gabriel Jesus struck the winner late on for Pep Guardiola’s side, who’s focus is heavily on this competition following Liverpool’s sheer dominance this campaign.

Real Madrid finished 2nd in Group A behind PSG, and were defeated once in the group stage which came away at the Parc de Princes on the opening group night. Manchester City on the other hand finished top of Group C and ended the phase unbeaten with four wins and two draws from their six matches.

In the group stage alone, thirty-three goals were scored between these sides, so more goals are likely in on Wednesday evening. (Real Madrid – 17. Manchester City- 16). SkyBet are offering odds of 6/4 for over 3.5 goals for this encounter.

Manchester City have never won the Champions League, and their best finish in the competition came back in the 2015/16 season, where they were knocked out in the semi-final to Wednesday night’s opponents, Real Madrid.

Real Madrid have won this competition a record number of times (13), and their last win came in 2018. Their 2018 win sealed three consecutive Champions League triumph’s, etching the Spanish side’s name in European football history.

Real Madrid vs Manchester City will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 1 with kick-off at 20:00 GMT.

Prediction: Real Madrid 2-2 Manchester City

Suggested Tips – Real Madrid vs Manchester City – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Draw 2-2 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Karim Benzema – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Real Madrid vs Manchester City  (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Draw 1-1, 2-2, or 3-3 3/1.

Match Betting Preview - Middlesbrough vs Leeds United. Wednesday 26th February 2020, The Championship - Riverside Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Main Event HD – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT.

Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
Wednesday 26th February 2020
The Championship, Riverside Stadium

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

Middlesbrough will face promotion hopefuls Leeds United in SkyBet Championship action this Wednesday night.

The hosts are enduring a dire run of form without a win in ten across all competitions. It won’t get any easier as they are visited by high-flying Leeds. Marcelo Bielsa’s side are in second in the league, chasing down West Bromwich Albion in top spot.

Middlesbrough are priced at 17/4 to win the match by SkyBet and pull off a huge shock and turn their form around. Jonathan Woodgate has had a tough season in charge at the Riverside and they are in some of their worst form of the season. They have suffered three defeats in their last four matches and are struggling to score goals.

In attack, Ashley Fletcher has been Boro’s main source of goals with eight this season. He is priced at 3/1 to score anytime.

Leeds United are favourites for this match and are priced at 8/13 to win away from home. Bielsa’s men have found their feet again after a tricky January with two back to back home wins. Whilst they are one of the most dangerous teams in the division to face, they don’t score goals in abundance. They have failed to win an away match in their last five trips away from Elland Road in all competitions.

Going forward, Pablo Hernandez has done his fair share of goalscoring as their strikers continue to struggle in front of goal. The Spaniard is priced at 21/10 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be Gavin Ward. The official has been one of the most understanding in the second division with an average of 31.2 booking points from his 20 matches in charge.

Middlesbrough vs Leeds United will be televised on Sky Sports Action HD and kicks off at 19:45 GMT.

Prediction: Middlesbrough 0-2 Leeds United

– Whilst the visitors should dominate the match, they have a habit of missing plenty of chances.

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

  • Correct Score – Leeds United to win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Pablo Hernandez – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Middlesbrough vs Leeds United  (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Leeds United to win 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1 13/8.

 

Match Betting Preview - Millwall vs Birmingham City. Wednesday 26th February 2020, The Championship - New Den. Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT.

Millwall vs Birmingham City
Wednesday 26th February 2020
The Championship – The Den

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

Millwall and Birmingham lock horns on Wednesday night in the latest instalment of midweek SkyBet championship action.

Both sides will be hoping to bounce back with a midweek win following failure to do so at the weekend. Millwall were defeated 1-0 away to Wigan Athletic; a result which could turn out to be crucial for the Latics’ bid for survival, and Birmingham were involved in the pick of the games from the weekend, drawing 3-3 at home with Sheffield Wednesday.

The Lion’s defeat on Saturday was their second on their last five, and saw them miss the opportunity to reduce the gap between themselves and the play-off places. Gary Rowett’s side sit 11th in the Championship, seven points behind Preston who occupy 6th place.

Blues on the other hand have lost only once this year in all competitions, and are arguably one of the more in-form sides in the division. Pep Clotet’s side have strung together an eleven-match unbeaten run in all competitions, and in that time have also secured passage to the 5th round of the FA Cup. Birmingham are unbeaten in their last five away fixtures, stretching back to the middle of December, and have picked up eleven points from the fifteen on offer on the road.

Birmingham’s away form has been tremendous in recent weeks, and SkyBet are offering odds of an away win at 5/2.

The newly formed strike partnership at St Andrews has been nothing short of deadly in recent weeks. Lukas Jutkiewicz and Scott Hogan have both netted four times in their last six appearances respectively, and are priced at 11/1 to both score on Wednesday night.

These two sides last met in November, and played out a 1-1 draw at St Andrews. Millwall have won four of the last six meetings in this fixture, meanwhile Birmingham’s last win came in November 2018, a 2-0 win at the Den.

The referee for Wednesday night’s encounter is David Webb. Webb has averaged under three yellow cards in his nineteen Championship matches this season. The Englishman is also yet to award a red card in any competition this season. This considered, I would recommend a maximum of 40+ booking points for this fixture.

Millwall vs Birmingham City will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event with kick-off at 19:45 GMT.

Prediction: Millwall 1-2 Birmingham City

Suggested Tips – Millwall vs Birmingham City – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Birmingham City to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Jude Bellingham – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Millwall vs Birmingham City  (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Birmingham City to win 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1 3/1.

Markets Updated 18:58 GMT on Wednesday 26th February 2020.