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Match Betting Preview - Wigan Athletic vs Preston North End. Saturday 8th February 2020, The Championship - DW Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT.

Wigan Athletic vs Preston North End
Saturday 8th February 2020
SkyBet Championship, DW Stadium

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

Wigan Athletic will host Preston North End in SkyBet Championship action this Saturday lunchtime.

Both Lancashire based teams have had rather different campaign up until now. Wigan are deep in a relegation battle with just seven wins from their 30 matches this season but have found some impressive form with an incredible victory over Leeds United in their last match. Meanwhile, Preston are battling it out for a play-off place and are currently seventh in the league and are unbeaten in four outings.

Wigan Athletic are priced at 13/8 to win this match by SkyBet despite their dismal league position. The Latics have pulled themselves together after a poor first half of the season and managed their best win of the campaign last time out, beating Leeds 1-0. However, they have not won three consecutive matches since March 2018 and were under plenty of pressure for much of their match with Leeds.

Striker Kieffer Moore is finding his feet in a Wigan shirt after some time and the target man is priced at 11/5 to score anytime.

Preston North End are also priced at 13/8 to win this match as the bookmakers predict it a tough match to call. The visitors will be hoping to return to winning ways after a frustrating draw with Swansea City. They are unbeaten in four and have much more quality all over the pitch against this Wigan side.

New signing Scott Sinclair opened his account in their last match and is priced at 11/2 to score first and keep that momentum going.

The referee for this match will be Darren England. The official has been one of the more lenient this season when it comes to brandishing cards. He has an average of 32.1 booking points from his 14 second division matches this term.

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

Prediction: Wigan Athletic 1-2 Preston North End

– Despite their good form, Preston are much higher up in the table for a reason.

Suggested Tips – Wigan Athletic vs Preston North End – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Preston North End to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Scott Sinclair – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Wigan Athletic vs Preston North End – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Preston North End 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 5/2.
  • Preston Price Boost – Preston to win and both teams to score – 11/2.

Markets last updated at 10:30 on Saturday 8th February 2020.

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Match Betting Preview - Bristol City vs Birmingham City. Friday 7th February 2020, The Championship - Ashton Gate. Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT.

Bristol City vs Birmingham
Friday 7th February 2020.
SkyBet Championship, Ashton Gate.

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

Bristol City host Birmingham at Ashton Gate in the latest instalment of Friday night SkyBet Championship action.

Both sides come into this fixture following impressive wins in their most recent Championship encounter. Bristol City won 1-0 away at QPR, meanwhile Blues were victorious against Nottingham Forest, winning 2-1.

These two sides faced each other right at the beginning of the season in August, where they played out a 1-1 draw at St Andrews. Tommy Rowe struck a late equaliser for the Robins who trailed thanks to Lucas Jutkiewicz’s second half opener.

Lee Johnson’s Bristol City side are the in-form team in the division and have won their last four on the bounce. City currently trail Leeds United, who occupy the second automatic promotion spot by five points, but know that a win would stand them in good stead, and close the gap before Marcelo Bielsa’s side play this weekend.

Birmingham enjoyed midweek FA Cup success thanks to a penalty shootout win over Coventry to seal their progression to the fifth round. Birmingham have started 2020 strongly, and haven’t lost since their New Year’s Day defeat to Wigan Athletic. Pep Clotet’s side are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions, and their strong form has distanced themselves from the drop zone. Blues currently sit 17th in the division.

Birmingham have lost once in their last seven trips on the road in the Championship, and SkyBet are offering odds of an away win at 9/4.

Meanwhile Bristol City’s last four consecutive wins have been that bit sweeter too, as they have kept clean sheets in each of their victories. Bristol City to win to nil is priced at 3/1.

Bristol City have enjoyed the better results in this fixture winning two of the last four. However, their win in April 2018 ended a fourteen-match winless run against Birmingham, with their last win before that coming in November 1998.

The referee for this fixture is Keith Stroud. The 50-year old has been one of the harsher referees this season, accumulating an average of just under four yellow cards in the Championship this season. Stroud has also awarded two red cards this season.

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

Prediction: Bristol City 2-1 Birmingham

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

  • Correct Score – Bristol City 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Jamie Paterson – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Tottenham Hotspur vs City – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Bristol City 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 9/4.

Markets last updated on Friday 7th February 2020 at 17:22 GMT.

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Match Betting Preview - Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City. Sunday 2nd February 2020, FA Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick-Off: 16:30 GMT.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City
Sunday 2nd February 2020
FA Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick-off – 16:30 GMT

Tottenham and Manchester City go head to head in Premier League action this Super Sunday.

Spurs are struggling for consistency this season and only scrapped a 2-1 victory over Norwich in their last league outing. However, their home form is decent with three wins in their last four. Meanwhile, Manchester City are unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions, winning seven of them.

Tottenham are priced at 9/2 to win this match by SkyBet and pull off a shock victory against an in-form City side. Jose Mourinho is chugging along nicely with Spurs without doing anything spectacular. The loss of Harry Kane has been huge for them however they are still in the mix for a top four finish.

Attacker Son Heung-Min has had to try and fill the shoes of the injured Kane this season. He has six goals, seven assists and is priced at 9/4 to score anytime.

Manchester City are priced at 8/15 to win this match and extend their unbeaten run in the faint hope of catching league leaders Liverpool. Pep Guardiola’s side are looking less able to defend their Premier League title with Liverpool running away in the league. However, it hasn’t ruined their spirit as they are in great form and scoring goals for fun.

Striker Sergio Aguero has scored six goals in his last three Premier League matches and has a total of 16 goals for the season. He is priced at 12/5 to open the scoring at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The referee for this match will be Mike Dean. The official is the most experienced in Premier League history and is not shy when it comes to reaching into his pocket. Dean has averaged 46.1 booking points from his 18 topflight matches this season.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League HD and kicks off at 16:30 GMT.

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 0-2 Manchester City

– The visitors are in really good form against a host team who are struggling to impress.

Suggested Tips – Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Manchester City 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Sergio Aguero – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Tottenham Hotspur vs City – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Draw 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 9/4.
  • Both Players to Score – Son Heung-Min & Sergio Aguero – 9/2.

Markets last updated on Sunday 2nd February at 10:32 GMT.

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Match Betting Preview - Burnley vs Arsenal. Sunday 2nd February 2020, FA Premier League - Turf Moor. Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick-Off: 14:00 GMT.

Burnley vs Arsenal
Sunday 2nd February 2020
FA Premier League, Turf Moor

Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick-off – 14:00 GMT

Burnley return to Turf Moor this Sunday as they welcome Arsenal in the Premier League.

Sean Dyche will be hoping his side can build on their recent impressive run of form, and make it three wins in a row in the Premier League for the first time this season.

Arsenal on the other hand will be hoping to get a win under their belt after failing to do so in their last three Premier League outings. Mikel Arteta’s side haven’t won in the league since New Years Day.

Burnley have put more breathing space between themselves and the drop zone following back to back wins in their last two league affair. The Clarets beat Leicester at home, before stunning Manchester United 2-0 at Old Trafford, their first win at that ground since 1965. Sean Dyche’s side occupy 13th place in the league and are now seven points clear of the drop zone.

Arsenal on the other hand will be hoping to keep their faint hopes of securing European football for next season alive with a win at a ground which has been a happy hunting ground for the Gunners in recent times. Arsenal have won each of their last four visits to Turf Moor.

If the head-to-head record between these two sides has any bearing on the result, then there will be only one outcome. Arsenal boast an incredible thirteen match unbeaten run against the Clarets, dating back to December 2008. In that time Arsenal have won twelve times and have won the last eleven consecutive meetings.

The referee for this fixture is Chris Kavanagh. The 35-year old has been one of the more lenient referees this season, and has averaged three cards per game in his seventeen matches this season. Kavanagh is yet to award a red card this season too. This considered, I would recommend a minimum of 20+ booking points for this fixture.

Burnley vs Arsenal will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League HD with kick-off at 14:00 GMT.

Prediction: Burnley 1-1 Arsenal

Suggested Tips – Burnley vs Arsenal – (BET 365)

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

Suggested Tips – Burnley vs Arsenal – (SKYBET)

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

Markets last updated on Sunday 2nd February at 10:26 GMT.

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Match Betting Preview - Manchester United vs Wolves. Saturday 1st February 2020, FA Premier League - Old Trafford. Live on Sky Sports Main Event – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT.

Manchester United vs Wolves
Saturday 1st February 2020
FA Premier League, Old Trafford

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

Manchester United will host Wolves in Premier League action this Saturday evening.

The Red Devils are entering this match on the back end of two league defeats against Liverpool and Burnley. Since, they comfortably beat Tranmere in the FA Cup. Meanwhile, Wolves are struggling for consistent results but are performing well with their think, yet talented squad.

Manchester United are priced at 11/10 to win the match by SkyBet and turn their league form around. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are being heavily criticised this season for poor performances but are fifth in the league. They are one 34 points – the same as Wolves – and are struggling to make any ground on Chelsea who are four points ahead.

The injury to Marcus Rashford has caused a huge headache for them and more responsibility will fall on the shoulders of Anthony Martial. He has eight goals this season and is priced at 13/10 to score anytime at Old Trafford.

Wolves are priced at 13/5 to win the match against a struggling United side – great odds given their recent performances up against their opponents. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are currently seventh in the division but have their eyes on the top four – a potential possibility. However, despite playing well most weeks they have just one win in their last five matches.

Going forward, Adama Traore has been a revelation this season and is causing defences loads of problems with his frightening pace. He is priced at 9/2 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be Paul Tierney. The official is one of the more lenient in the Premier League and has averaged 34.4 booking points from his 17 topflight matches in charge this term.

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

Prediction: Manchester United 1-2 Wolves

– There could be an upset on the cards after recent showings from the visitors.

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

  • Correct Score – Wolves win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Anthony Martial – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Manchester United vs Wolves – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Wolves to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 3/1.
  • Both Players to Score – Anthony Martial and Adama Traore – 12/1.

Markets last updated on Saturday 1st February 2020 at 10:46 GMT.

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Match Betting Preview - Leicester City vs Chelsea. Saturday 1st February 2020, FA Premier League - King Power Stadium. Live on BT Sport 2 – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT.

Leicester City vs Chelsea
Saturday 1st February 2020
FA Premier League, King Power Stadium

Live on BT Sport 2 – Kick-off – 12:30 GMT

Leicester City return to Premier League action as they host Chelsea on Saturday lunchtime.

The Foxes will be keen to return to winning ways following their surprising defeat to Burnley in their last Premier League fixture. Brendan Rodgers’ side were also dumped out of the Carabao Cup in midweek at the hands of Aston Villa. Villa ran out 2-1 winners thanks to Mahamoud Trezeguet’s last stoppage time winner and sealed their place in the final at Wembley.

Frank Lampard’s Chelsea currently sit fourth in the league, and are in pole position to maintain their place in the top four until the end of the season. The Blues are six points clear of the chasing pack, but know their work is not yet done in the bd to secure European football.

Chelsea have won once in their last four Premier League encounters and will be made to work if they are to get the three points this weekend. Frank Lampard’s side are priced at 13/8 on SkyBet to come away with a win on Saturday.

Leicester have lost two of their last three Premier League home matches, but were victorious in their most recent encounter at the King Power, where they defeated West Ham 4-1. A home win is priced at 6/4 on SkyBet.

Leicester City are unbeaten in their last four Premier League encounters against Chelsea (W1 D3). The most recent clash between these two came in September, and resulted in a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s last Premier League win in this fixture came in September 2017.

The referee for this meeting is Lee Mason. The 48-year old has averaged just under four yellow cards per match in the Premier League this season, awarding forty-two yellows, and one red card in only eleven matches. This considered, I would recommend a minimum of 30+ booking points for this fixture.

Leicester City vs Chelsea will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 2 with kick off at 12:30 GMT.

Prediction: Leicester City 2-1 Chelsea

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

  • Correct Score – Leicester City win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Harvey Barnes – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Leicester City vs Chelsea – (SKYBET)

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

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Match Betting Preview - Hull City vs Brentford. Saturday 1st February 2020, The Championship - KCOM Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT.

Hull City vs Brentford
Saturday 1st February 2020
The Championship, KCom Stadium

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

Hull City are about to play host to Brentford in SkyBet Championship action this weekend.

The hosts are in poor form with three losses on the bounce at the hands of Fulham, Derby and Huddersfield. Their faint hopes of reaching the play-offs is quickly slipping away for them. Meanwhile, Brentford are going along nicely in fifth position as they aim to consolidate a top six finish with an impressive campaign to date.

Hull City are priced at 12/5 to win the match by SkyBet and end their torrid run of results. The Tigers are in some of their worst form in months and are struggling to find the back of the net. They have an average of 0.67 goals per match from their last six outings. Their home form doesn’t make for much better reading either with four consecutive defeats in all competitions.

Going forward, Jarrod Bowen has been the saviour whenever Hull have needed him, but so much more recently. Bowen made a late night move to West Ham United yesterday so it’s hard to see where the goals will come from for Hull City today.

Brentford are priced at 11/10 to win the match and grab an away victory at the KCOM Stadium. The Bees have been very impressive this season playing an attractive brand of football. They also have a great away record, with the best defensive away record in the league and also have no trouble scoring on the road.

Striker Ollie Watkins has been scintillating this season in his new number nine role and has 18 goals this season. He is priced at 7/5 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be Darren Bond. The official has not been shy when it comes to reaching into his pocket this season and has an average of 37.4 booking points from his 17 second division matches in charge.

Hull City vs Brentford will be televised live on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 12:30 PM GMT.

Prediction: Hull City 0-2 Brentford

– The visitors are looking very dangerous this season and are up against a shaky defensive line.

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

  • Correct Score – Brentford win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Ollie Watkins – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Hull City vs Brentford – (SKYBET)

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