Match Betting Preview - AChelsea vs Bayern Munich. Tuesday 25th February 2020, UEFA Champions League - Stamford Bridge. Live on BT Sport 2 – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT.

Chelsea vs Bayern Munich
Tuesday 25th February 2020

UEFA Champions League, Stamford Bridge

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

Chelsea will host Bayern Munich as the UEFA Champions League returns for the Round of 16 ties.

The Blues impressed during the group stages under Frank Lampard but just scrapped through a tough Group H. They finished the group stages on 11 points from six matches. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich cruised through Group B with six wins from six matches with 24 goals scored. They are the dark horses for the tournament.

Chelsea are priced at 3/1 to win the match and get a huge advantage in the first leg of this Champions League tie. Frank Lampard has enjoyed a decent first season in charge of the Blues but will be quietly confident his young side can cause an upset – especially in the home leg of this match-up. They showcased their character to get through the group and deservedly got a crucial Premier League victory over rivals Spurs on the weekend.

In attack, Tammy Abraham has been the most clinical front man at the club this season. The Chelsea man has bagged 13 goals in the Premier League and is priced at 8/5 to score anytime in front of a home crowd.

Bayern Munich are priced at 3/4 to win the match and take a victory on aggregate back to the German capital. The Bundesliga Champions have six wins from their last seven matches across all competitions. They flexed their muscle during the group stages and will prove a hugely tough competition for Chelsea.

Going forward, Robert Lewandowski has been his usual clinical self this term. The Polish striker is like a fine wine and is priced at 9/4 to score first.

The referee for this match will be Frenchman Clement Turpin. Neither side have been malicious in their approaches this season so don’t expect too many cards.

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

Prediction: Chelsea 1-2 Bayern Munich

– This is a tough match to call but Bayern have been almost perfect during their European campaign this term.

Suggested Tips – Chelsea vs Bayern Munich – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Bayern 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Robert Lewandowski – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Chelsea vs Bayern Munich – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Bayern Munich to win 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1 9/4.
  • Player Shots on Target multiples – Tammy Abraham and Robert Lewandowski to have 5+ shots on target between them – 5/1.

Markets Updated 18:10 GMT on Tuesday 25th February 2020.

Match Betting Preview - Cardiff City vs Nottingham Forest. Tuesday 25th February 2020, The Championship - Cardiff City Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT.

Cardiff City vs Nottingham Forest
Tuesday 25th February 2020
The Championship, Cardiff City Stadium.

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

Cardiff return to return to home soil this week as they host Nottingham Forest in the Championship on Tuesday night.

The Bluebirds will be looking for a more positive result in their latest encounter, following the weekends disappointing 2-0 defeat away to Stoke City. Saturday’s defeat means that it’s now two without a win for Neil Harris’ side, who need to return to winning ways if they are to secure a place in the play-off places.

Nottingham Forest on the other hand have lost their way in recent weeks, and with that have lost ground in the race for automatic promotion. Forest have won once in their last five, picking up five points from a possible fifteen. After the victory over Leeds at the start of the month Sabri Lamouchi’s side looked as though would take some stopping, but their recent capitulation has seen them fall as low as fifth.

These two last met in at the end of November where Cardiff ran out 1-0 winners at the City ground. In fact, the Bluebirds have been what can only be described as a bogey team for Forest, and are unbeaten in this fixture since 2012. Cardiff have won nine of the last ten meetings between these two sides, which makes grim viewing for any Forest fan hoping their side can get back on track in midweek. Forest’s last win away at Cardiff came almost a decade ago.

Forest to their credit have displayed positive away form this season, and have lost twice in their last ten matches on the road. SkyBet are offering odds of an away win at 2/1.

The referee for this encounter is Stephen Martin. Martin has taken charge of twenty Championship matches, averaging just under three yellow cards per game. The Englishman has also awarded two red cards this season. This considered I would recommend a minimum of 20+ booking points for this fixture.

Cardiff City vs Nottingham Forest will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football HD with kick-off at 19:45 GMT.

Prediction: Cardiff City 1-1 Nottingham Forest 

Suggested Tips – Cardiff City vs Nottingham Forest – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Draw 1-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Lee Tomlin – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Cardiff City vs Nottingham Forest – (SKYBET)

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

Markets Updated 18:00 GMT on Tuesday 25th February 2020.

Match Betting Preview - Liverpool vs West Ham United. Monday 24th February 2020, FA Premier League - Anfield. Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT.

Liverpool vs West Ham United
Monday 24th February
 2020
FA Premier League, Anfield

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

Premier League leaders Liverpool will play host to West Ham United this Monday evening.

The two clubs are experiencing rather different campaigns in the English topflight. Liverpool are the impending league champions – just a number of wins away from winning the league and unbeaten all season with just one draw. Meanwhile, West Ham have slipped into the relegation zone. David Moyes has just one Premier League win to his name.

Liverpool are heavy favourites for this match and are priced at 1/6 to win the match by SkyBet. How can we continue to praise Liverpool? I’m running out of superlatives to describe Jurgen Klopp’s side. 26 matches, 25 wins, 1 draw. Simply sublime. They have seven straight clean sheets at Anfield. Good luck, West Ham. Period.

Going forward, Mohamed Salah has been his usual clinical self on the right wing. The Egyptian has 14 Premier League goals this term and is priced at 23/10 to score first.

West Ham will have a difficult evening on their hands and are priced at 14/1 to win the match and end the Reds unbeaten season. David Moyes is having a tough time at the Olympic Stadium. He has managed just one win despite having a squad worth millions of pounds. They are winless in six league outings – and face their toughest test this Monday night.

Summer signing Sebastian Haller has been hit and miss but could still cause issues for Virgil van Dijk and company. The Frenchman has six goals and is priced at 4/1 to score anytime

Liverpool vs West Ham United for this match will be John Moss. The official has not been shy when reaching for his pocket this season and has an average of 38.3 booking points from his 18 topflight matches in charge.

Liverpool vs West Ham United will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 20:00.

Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 West Ham United

– The Reds should have yet another easy match in the league this Monday night. I’d be surprised if the Hammers score.

Suggested Tips – Arsenal vs Everton – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Liverpool 3-0 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Mohamed Salah – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Arsenal vs Everton  – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Liverpool to win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 11/4.

Markets last updated at 13:56 on Monday 24th February 2020.

 

Match Betting Preview - Arsenal vs Everton. Sunday 23rd February 2020, FA Premier League - Emirates Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT.

Arsenal vs Everton
Sunday 23rd February 2020
FA Premier League – The Emirates Stadium

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

Arsenal return to Premier League this weekend when they host Everton on Sunday afternoon.

The Gunners fresh from their midweek Europa League triumph over Greek side Olympiakos will be hoping to get another win in quick succession, but this time in the Premier League.

Mikel Arteta’s side are unbeaten in their last nine matches in all competitions, and are yet to lose in this year. Last weekend’s Premier League win over Newcastle ended a run of four consecutive league draws, and added three points in their bid to secure European football for next season.

Everton are too in a good run of form, and have lost only once in the league since Carlo Ancelotti’s arrival on Merseyside. The Toffee’s are unbeaten in their last five encounters, winning three and drawing five. Since Ancelotti’s re-introduction to the Premier League with Everton, only Liverpool have taken more points.

Everton do however have a tendency to concede goals regularly, and have conceded the most goals of any team in the top ten (38). Arsenal on the other hand have defended astutely in recent weeks, and have kept three consecutive clean sheets in all competitions.

The last time these two sides met both Arteta and Ancelotti had not been announced as managers, Duncan Ferguson and Freddie Ljungbjerg took charge of their respective sides in a dull 0-0 draw at Goodison Park in December. Everton have won only one of the last six meetings between these two sides, which came last April. Arsenal have won four of the last six against Everton.

The referee for this weekend’s clash is Stuart Attwell. The 37-year old has averaged just over four yellow cards per game in his thirteen Premier League matches this season, and has also awarded two red cards. This considered, I would recommend a minimum of 30+ booking points for this encounter.

Arsenal vs Everton will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League HD with kick off at 16:30 GMT.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Everton 

Suggested Tips – Arsenal vs Everton – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Arsenal 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang – (link no longer available).
  • Player to be booked – Seamus Coleman – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Arsenal vs Everton  – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Arsenal to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 7/4.

Markets last updated at 00:56 on Sunday 23rd February 2020.

Match Betting Preview - Leicester City vs Manchester City. Saturday 22nd February 2020, FA Premier League - King Power Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT.

Leicester City vs Manchester City
Saturday 22nd Februar
y 2020
FA Premier League, King Power Stadium

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

Two Premier League titans face off as Leicester City host Manchester City on Saturday evening.

The Foxes are hoping to shorten the four-point gap between themselves and their opponents in second place. Brendan Rodgers side have been impressing throughout the campaign and hope to cement a Champions League spot in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Man City are dealing with off the field issues with UEFA but will want to widen the gap on the hunting Foxes. They were victorious in the reverse fixture earlier this season.

Leicester City are priced at 16/5 to win the match by SkyBet against some stiff competition at the King Power Stadium. The Foxes have been one of the surprise packages this season with such a high points return. However, they have failed to win their last two matches against Wolves and Chelsea.

In attack, Jamie Vardy leads the race for the golden boot with seventeen goals. He is priced at 13/8 to score anytime.

Manchester City are favourites for this match and are priced at 3/4 to claim a crucial victory away from home. The Citizens will want to prove a point in their travels to the midlands after their last away match against Spurs that resulted in a loss. Pep Guardiola’s side are still the free flowing, attacking minded outfit that can punish teams for fun.

Going forward, Sergio Aguero is showing age is just a number with 16 league goals to his name. he is priced at 13/5 to score first.

The referee for this match will be Paul Tierney. The official has been understanding at times this season with an average of 35.3 booking points from his 18 topflight matches. SkyBet are offering 11/10 for 40+ booking points.

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

Prediction: Leicester City 2-2 Manchester City

– It would take a brave punter to call this match.

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

  • Correct Score – Draw 2-2 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Jamie Vardy – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Leicester City vs Manchester City  – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Draw 1-1, 2-2, or 3-3 7/2.
  • Both Teams to Score in Both Halves – Yes – 11/2.

Markets last updated at 07:06 on Saturday 22nd February 2020.

Match Betting Preview - Brentford vs Blackburn Rovers. Saturday 22nd February 2020, The Championship - Griffin Park. Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT.

Brentford vs Blackburn Rovers
Saturday 22nd February
 2020
The Championship, Griffin Park

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

Brentford will host Blackburn Rovers in SkyBet Championship action this Saturday lunchtime.

The Bees are flying high in the second division this season and have their eyes set on pipping automatic promotion. They are unbeaten in four matches. Meanwhile, Rovers are also performing well in the Championship and are currently eighth in the table, three points from the play-off places.

Brentford are favourites for this match and are priced at 8/13 by SkyBet to claim a home victory. The hosts are in good form but haven’t managed to make their home ground a fortress with just one win in four at Griffin Park. They are fluid in attack and have great creativity through Said Benrahma and a clinical edge in Ollie Watkins.

It is the latter who is fighting for the league’s top scorer accolade with 20 goals to his name. Watkins is priced at 23/20 to score anytime and is in red hot form in front of goal.

Blackburn are priced at 19/4 to win the match and provide a shock to the system for Thomas Frank’s in-form side. The visitors are finding their feet at the right time of the season and have lost just once in their last seven matches. Four of those have been victories. On the road, however, they have struggled defensively and conceded 24 goals from 16 away matches.

Going forward, Adam Armstrong has been one to watch with nine goals and six assists this term. He is priced at 3/1 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 this season and has an average of 32.9 booking points from his 19 Championship matches in charge.

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

Prediction: Brentford 3-1 Blackburn Rovers

– The hosts are in fine form and will be determined to chase down Leeds United in second place.

Suggested Tips – Brentford vs Blackburn Rovers – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Brentford to win 3-1 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Ollie Watkins – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Brentford vs Blackburn Rovers – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Brentford to win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2.9/2.

Markets last updated at 06:49 on Saturday 17th February 2020.

Match Betting Preview - Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur. Saturday 22nd February 2020, FA Premier League - Stamford Bridge. Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT.

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Saturday 22nd February 2020.
Premier League. Stamford Bridge.

Live on BT Sport 1/Ultimate. Kick-off: 12:30PM GMT.

Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge for the second time in a week as they host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime.

Frank Lampard’s side will be keen to avoid a second home defeat in a week following their 2-0 defeat to top four rivals Manchester United on Monday evening.

Spurs on the other hand left it late to overcome Aston Villa last weekend. Son Hyeung-Min struck in stoppage time to secure a 3-2 win at Villa Park, and further strengthen their bid to finish in the top four. Spurs were however struck with a damning blow days after the win with the news that Son will be out for the remainder of the season with a suspected broken arm.

Spurs will themselves be looking for a more positive result this weekend following their midweek Champions League defeat to RB Leipzig. Jose Mourinho’s side were defeat 1-0 on home soil, and have work to do if they want to secure qualification to the last eight of the Champions League.

Frank Lampard’s Chelsea side are without a win in their last five Premier League encounters, and have won only once in the league this year. Meanwhile Spurs are unbeaten in their last four in the Premier league, and a win on Saturday afternoon would see them leapfrog Chelsea, and take fourth spot.

Since Jose Mourinho’s arrival at Tottenham Hotspur, only Liverpool have registered more Premier League wins. SkyBet are offering odds of a Spurs win at 18/5.

The referee for this encounter is Michael Oliver. The 35-year old has been one of the more lenient officials in the Premier League this season, averaging just over three yellow cards per game. Oliver is yet to award a red card in the Premier League this season, for this fixture I would recommend a minimum of 30+ booking points.

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 1 HD with kick-off at 12:30 GMT.

Prediction: Chelsea 1 – 1 Tottenham Hotspur

Suggested Tips – Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur – (BET 365)

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

Suggested Tips – Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur – (SKYBET)

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

Markets Updated 6:45AM GMT on Saturday 22nd February 2020.

 

 

Match Betting Preview - Derby County vs Fulham. Friday 21st February 2020, The Championship - Pride Park. Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT.

Derby County vs Fulham
Friday 21st February 2020
SkyBet Championship, Pride Park Stadium.

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

Derby County return to SkyBet Championship action when they host Fulham at Pride Park on Friday evening.

Both sides will be hoping to bounce back from disappointing results in their last encounter. Derby were held to a 1-1 stalemate at home to Huddersfield, meanwhile Fulham were comprehensively beaten 3-0 at home against Barnsley. Following the defeat, Scott Parker’s side missed the chance to get into the automatic promotion places.

Since the turn of the year, Philip Cocu’s Derby County side have been one of the in-form teams in the division, losing only twice in 2020. Last weekend’s draw with Huddersfield means it’s now two without a win for the Rams, but before that they had lost only once in their last ten matches in all competitions.

Fulham on the other hand are doing everything they can to gain promotion back to the Premier League, at the first attempt. The Cottager’s defeat to Barnsley last time round was their only their second in the league this year, and ended a run of six matches unbeaten.

These two sides last met at the end of November, and Fulham were convincing 3-0 winners at Craven Cottage. Fulham have the better recent record ahead of this clash, and have won three of the last four meetings. Derby’s last win in this fixture came in May 2018.

Tom Lawrence has scored two goals in his last three appearances and is priced at 14/5 on SkyBet to score anytime on Friday night.

Fulham are unbeaten in their last five away fixtures in the Championship, and are yet to lose away from home this year. SkyBet are offering odds of an away win at 7/5.

The referee for this clash is Darren Bond. Bond has been one of the more relaxed officials in the Championship this season, and has averaged almost four yellow cards per game. For this fixture, I would recommend a minimum of 30+ booking points.

Fulham vs Derby County will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football HD with kick off at 19:45 GMT.

Prediction: Derby County 1-2 Fulham

Suggested Tips – Derby County vs Fulham – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Fulham to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Aleksandar Mitrovic – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Derby County vs Fulham – (SKYBET)

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

Markets last updated at 07:50 on Friday 21st February 2020.

Match Betting Preview - Olympiacos vs Arsenal. Thursday 20th February 2020, UEFA Europa League - Karaiskakis Stadium. Live on BT Sport 2 – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT.

Olympiacos vs Arsenal
Thursday 20th February
 2020
UEFA Europa League, Karaiskakis Stadium

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

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will travel to Olympiacos for their first leg of their UEFA Europa League Round of 16.

Olympiacos will feel confident ahead of this home tie, as they are unbeaten in ten matches on their patch in this competition. They are top of the Greek Super League and are undefeated from their 24 matches in that league. Meanwhile, Arsenal are starting to turn their fortunes around under Arteta’s guidance. They have lost just on match in ten across all competitions and are favourites to qualify for the next round.

Olympiacos are priced at 15/8 to win the match by SkyBet and pull off a shock victory on home soil. ‘Thrylos’ are flying high in domestic competitions but will want to spoil the Arsenal party coming to town. The Greek outfit fell short in the Champions League and were demoted to the Europa League. They have no issue scoring goals and have scored at least three goals in five of their last six home matches.

Youseff El Arabi is having a great season with 17 league goals and three Champions League goals. He is 9/5 to score anytime.

Arsenal are priced at 13/10 to win the match and continue their impressive run of form in recent weeks. The Gunners topped Group F to reach the knockout rounds but didn’t make it easy for themselves. However, on the road they are unbeaten in nine matches across all competitions and should be able to find a way past their Greek opponents.

In attack, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang has been in fine form once again and is priced at 23/20 to score anytime at the Karaiskakis Stadium.

The referee for this match will be German Felix Zwayer. The Gunners have been one of the most aggressive teams in the Premier League this season with an average of 26.7 booking points per match.

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

Prediction: Olympiakos 0-2 Arsenal 

– The visitors look to be comfortable in the new manager’s tactics and should cruise through this match.

Suggested Tips – Olympiacos vs Arsenal – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Arsenal to win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Pierre Emerick Aubameyang – (link no longer available).
  • To win to Nil – Arsenal – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Olympiacos vs Arsenal – (SKYBET)

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

Markets last updated at 09:50 on Thursday 18th February 2020.

 

Match Betting Preview - Wolves vs Espanyol. Thursday 20th February 2020, UEFA Europa League - Jan Breydel Stadium. Live on BT Sport ESPN – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT.

Wolves vs Espanyol
Thursday 20th February 2020
UEFA Europa League, Molineux.

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

Wolves return to Europa League action this week when they welcome Espanyol to Molineux on Thursday night.

Having come back from a much-needed winter break, Wolves played out a 0-0 draw with Leicester City at Molineux on Friday evening. Nuno Espirito-Santo’s side have played more football this season than any other Premier League team, but have had almost a week in preparation ahead of this fixture.

Espanyol haven’t quite had that luxury and have been playing week in week out in Spain’s La Liga, where they currently sit rock bottom. Despite their standing, the Spanish side have lost only one of their last four, winning one and drawing two. Abelardo Fernandez’s side finished top of Group H in the Europa League, where they lost only once.

Wolves finished second in Group K behind Portuguese side Braga. They lost only one of their six group matches, winning four and drawing the other. The defeat to Braga on the opening group night had ramifications on their standing in Group K, as had they not lost, they would have finished top of the pile.

Diogo Jota struck a hat-trick in Wolves’ last Europa league encounter, the 4-0 win over Besiktas at Molinuex. The Portuguese is priced at 7/1 to open the scoring on Thursday night on SkyBet.

Thursday night will be the first time these two sides have ever faced one another in any competition.

Espanyol ended the group stage unbeaten on the road, and picked up seven points from a possible nine away from home. Wolves’ only defeat in the group stages came on home soil, where they lost 1-0 to Brage. SkyBet are offering odds of an away win at 19/4.

For the first time in the history of the Europa League VAR will be implemented for the last 32, and will continue until the end of the competition.

Wolves vs Espanyol will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport / ESPN with kick-off at 20:00 GMT.

Prediction: Wolves 2-0 Espanyol 

Suggested Tips – Wolves vs Espanyol – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Wolves to win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Raul Jiminez – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Wolves vs Espanyol – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Wolves to win 1-0, 2-0, or 2-1 6/4.

Markets last updated at 09:40 on Thursday 18th February 2020.