Month: February 2022

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having rediscovered their touch in front of goal at the weekend, Al Hain-Cole is backing Guardiola's men to ease to victory over the Liga NOS side

Manchester City will be looking to clinch first place in their Champions League group when they travel to the Estadio do Dragao to take on Porto on Tuesday.

The Citizens are already through to the knockout stages after taking 12 points from the first available 12 in Group C, and a point in this clash will see them go through as a top seed.

Porto vs Manchester City Latest Odds

Having run out comfortable 3-1 winners in the reverse encounter at the Etihad Stadium, City are 7/10 (1.70) favourites with bet365 to maintain their 100 per cent record with a fifth consecutive win.

Sergio Conceicao’s men have won each of their three subsequent matches since the opening 3-1 defeat in Manchester but are 15/4 (4.75) outsiders to extend that run with a shock victory here.

A point would be enough for the hosts to secure their place in the last 16, and they are priced at 3/1 (4.00) to earn a creditable draw.

Porto vs Manchester City Team News

Marko Grujic is suspended after his red card against Marseille, while Pepe faces a late fitness test but Mouhamed Mbaye and Ivan Marcano are both ruled out.

Sergio Aguero and Nathan Ake are both unlikely to feature after missing Saturday’s 5-0 win over Burnley with minor injuries.

Porto vs Manchester City Preview

After a difficult start to the campaign characterised by a lack of cutting edge in front of goal, Pep Guardiola’s team will have received a welcome confidence boost following their emphatic win over Burnley.

Although already through to the next round, they will be determined to carry that feelgood factor forward with another big performance in this game – particularly as first place is still up for grabs.

In fact, their Champions League form has been free-scoring all along, hitting the net 10 times in their four group games so far.

Considering Porto have been on target 15 times in their last six home games in this competition themselves, goalmouth action is unlikely to be in short supply in this game.

Porto vs Manchester City Tips and Predictions

All in all, odds of 7/5 (2.40) seem very generous on City coming out on top once again for their eighth Champions League game in nine to feature over 2.5 goals, as well as Porto’s 10th home game in 12 in this competition.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Eredivisie side are in free-scoring form and our tipster is backing plenty of action when they head to Anfield in the Champions League on Tuesday

Liverpool can secure their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League on Tuesday night when they welcome Ajax to Anfield.

Although top of Group D with nine points, a lifeless performance at home to Atalanta last week meant the Reds are still not yet guaranteed a spot in the last 16.

Liverpool vs Ajax Latest Odds

Having won the reverse fixture 1-0 thanks to a Nicolas Tagliafico own goal, bet365 make Liverpool 8/11 (1.73) favourites to confirm passage into the next round with victory here.

Victory for Ajax would see them leapfrog the Reds and into first place in Group D, although the online bookmaker make that a 13/4 (4.25) chance on Tuesday.

A draw could be enough for the hosts if Midtjylland beat Atalanta in the other game and a stalemate is available at 16/5 (4.20).

Liverpool vs Ajax Team News

Liverpool suffered yet another injury at the weekend as James Milner went off against Brighton and will miss this one, along with Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Thiago, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Xherdan Shaqiri.

Former Manchester United defender Daley Blind is unlikely to feature for Ajax after picking up a hamstring injury last week, whilst Mohammed Kudus is out.

Liverpool vs Ajax Preview

Having opted for mass rotation for an unforgiving schedule over the last week, Klopp’s gambles did not pay off after the 2-0 loss against Atalanta was followed up with another turgid showing in the 1-1 draw at Brighton.

It is likely to be a full-strength side for this game with Sadio Mane and Jordan Henderson set to return to the line-up, which should provide more creativity than the Reds have shown in the last week.

However, they will certainly face stiff competition from an Ajax side that have been in the goals since losing 1-0 at Anfield, netting 38 times in eight games and scoring more than once in each of those fixtures.

Liverpool vs Ajax Tips and Predictions

With Ajax scoring plenty of goals and the Reds determined to bounce back from a couple of poor results, the Evens (2.0) on over 3.5 goals offers decent value for this Champions League clash.

Although the game between these sides in Amsterdam ended with only a solitary strike, the teams accumulated 11 shots on target whilst Ajax hit the woodwork once and had a shot cleared off the line.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The hosts may already be eliminated from the competition but they have scored in every match so far and we are backing that run to continue this week

Barcelona travel to Hungary on Wednesday on matchday five of the Champions League with Ronald Koeman’s side already assured of their place in the knockout stages of the competition.

The Blaugrana are top of Group G will still be looking for a win to try and wrap up top spot in the group, while the hosts know that finishing third is their only way of continuing in Europe this season.

Ferencvaros vs Barcelona Latest Odds

The Catalans were 5-1 winners when these two sides met at Camp Nou on matchday one and another victory for the La Liga side is available at 4/11 (1.36) with bet365.

Ferencvaros have one point from a possible 12 in the group and are offered at 15/2 (8.50), with the draw at 4/1 (5.00).

Ferencvaros vs Barcelona Team News

Barcelona have a lengthy injury list with centre-backs Gerard Pique, Clement Lenglet, Samuel Umtiti and Ronaldo Araujo all out, whilst Sergio Roberto and Ansu Fati are both injured. Lionel Messi and Frenkie de Jong could be rested as they were last week.

Eldar Civic is the only injury for the Hungarian champions, meaning Marcel Heister should continue to deputise.

Ferencvaros vs Barcelona Preview

They might be bottom of the group but Ferencvaros have managed the impressive achievement of scoring in every match the have played so far in Champions League.

With Barcelona missing a number of defensive players through injury and likely to rotate the squad anyway, the hosts will feel they have a great chance to at least get on the scoresheet once more.

Barca have conceded in eight of their last 11 matches in all competitions, while Ferencvaros have scored in 20 of the 21 competitive fixtures they have contested this term.

While the visitors are already through and the Hungarians already eliminated, there is still sufficient motivation in terms of top spot and a Europa League berth, respectively, to mean that both teams should take the game seriously. 

Ferencvaros vs Barcelona Tips and Predictions

Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals is priced at 5/6 (1.83) and looks like an excellent selection, one which comfortably paid out in the previous meetings between the sides. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having played out a goalless stalemate in the reverse encounter, Al Hain-Cole expects another tight match when Lopetegui's side welcome the Blues

Sevilla and Chelsea will compete for first place in Group E when they meet at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan for Wednesday’s Champions League clash.

The sides are both already through to the knockout stages after collecting 10 points from the first four games, with victory in this match enough to secure top spot in the group.

Sevilla vs Chelsea Latest Odds

Having lost just one of their last 11 matches in this competition, Julen Lopetegui’s men are priced at 7/4 (2.75) with bet365 to tie up first place with a win here.

However, the Blues have only lost once in 16 matches within 90 minutes this season and are slight 6/4 (2.50) to put themselves on top with an impressive away victory.

The sides shared a 0-0 draw in the reverse encounter at Stamford Bridge, and you can get odds of 12/5 (3.40) on them keeping things unresolved until the final group game with another stalemate.

Sevilla vs Chelsea Team News

Yassine Bounou and Carlos Fernandez are unavailable due to COVID-19 and Suso and Sergio Escudero are injured, although Jesus Navas is back following suspension.

The guests have a fully fit squad to choose from but may decide to offer the likes of Olivier Giroud a rare start following his match-winning cameo in last week’s victory over Rennes.

Sevilla vs Chelsea Preview

While the reverse encounter was Frank Lampard’s first goalless draw in 63 matches in charge, he has now seen three 0-0 stalemate in nine matches following Sunday’s game against Tottenham.

Another tight encounter seems likely considering the visitors have conceded just twice in nine fixtures coming into this clash, while their opponents boast the third-best defensive record in La Liga this season – letting in just eight goals in nine matches.

What’s more, Sevilla are particularly hard to break down in their own backyard, where they have conceded just seven times in 14 games in all competitions stretching back to last season.

Sevilla vs Chelsea Tips and Predictions

Having cancelled each other out once already this campaign, odds of 10/11 (1.91) seem very generous on Sevilla and Chelsea ensuring under 2.5 goals in another tight encounter here.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having won the reverse fixture 2-1 in Paris, our tipster thinks the Red Devils have a strong chance of completing the double over Thomas Tuchel's men

Manchester United welcome Paris Saint-Germain to Old Trafford on Wednesday with the hope of securing their place in the last 16 of the Champions League.

The purported ‘Group of Death’ had seemingly dealt the Red Devils an almost impossible task of qualifying but that has been far from the case, with the Premier League side winning three of their first four matches – including a 2-1 victory in Paris.

Manchester United vs PSG Latest Odds

Victory would see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side qualify as group winners if RB Leipzig fail to beat Istanbul Basaksehir and bet365 offer 9/5 (2.80) that United do their bit.

However, it is PSG who are favourites for this one and they are priced at 29/20 (2.45) to emerge victorious at Old Trafford.

A point will be enough for the hosts to reach the next round and that result is available at 13/5 (3.60).

Manchester United vs PSG Team News

Edinson Cavani was the hero for United at the weekend and could be handed a start against the club he scored 200 goals for. David de Gea, Scott McTominay, Jesse Lingard and Eric Bailly could all miss out whilst Axel Tuanzebe is suspended.

Juan Bernat, Thilo Kehrer and Julian Draxler are both injured and there are doubts over Marquinhos, but there is good news for Thomas Tuchel after Mauro Icardi and Idrissa Gueye both returned at the weekend.

Manchester United vs PSG Preview

For the first time this season, Man United have found significant form with four wins in a row across the Premier League and Champions League.

Whilst this fixture could scarcely have come at a better time for the Red Devils, the same cannot be said for PSG who have hit a stumbling block after winning two and losing two of their last five fixtures, most recently drawing 2-2 at home to Bordeaux.

Although United have struggled for consistency under Solskjaer, having not won five games in a row since the Norwegian was first made caretaker manager almost two years ago, the fact that a draw is enough to qualify should take some of the pressure off.

Manchester United vs PSG Tips and Predictions

The Red Devils will be buoyed after coming from 2-0 down to beat Southampton at the weekend and backing them in the Draw No Bet market at Evens (2.0) is a good way to get the hosts onside here.

With one impressive victory over PSG already in this campaign, United will fancy their chances of doing so again at home and this bet protects the stake if they should settle for a draw.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Far more prolific in the Europa League than domestically, Al Hain-Cole expects the Gunners to ease to a comfortable win over the Austrian outfit

Arsenal will be looking to tie up first place in the group when they welcome Rapid Vienna to the Emirates Stadium in Thursday’s Europa League clash.

Mikel Arteta’s men are already through to the knockout stages after picking up 12 points from the first available 12, needing just one more point to secure top spot.

Arsenal vs Rapid Vienna Latest Odds

Having run out 2-1 winners in the reverse encounter in Vienna, they are clear 2/5 (1.40) favourites with bet365 to maintain their 100 per cent record by coming out on top.

Rapid are level on points in second place after back-to-back wins over Dundalk and can be backed at 6/1 (7.00) to give their chances of qualification a major boost with a shock victory in London.

Just one of the guests’ last 18 fixtures in this competition has resulted in a draw, but you can get odds of 17/4 (5.25) on them earning a creditable point here. 

Arsenal vs Rapid Vienna Team News

Sead Kolasinac could be back in contention following his COVID-19 isolation period, although Gabriel Martinelli and Thomas Partey remain injured and David Luiz is unlikely to feature following his head injury sustained in the defeat against Wolves.

Tamas Szanto, Philipp Schobesberger, Christopher Dibon, Dalibor Velimirovic, Dejan Ljubicic and Dejan Petrovic are all absent due to injury for the visitors.

Arsenal vs Rapid Vienna Preview

While only the current bottom three have scored fewer goals than the Gunners in the Premier League, they have not struggled for cutting edge in this competition – hitting the net 12 times in four fixtures so far.

Having conceded just twice at the other end, they should have little trouble in keeping at bay a Rapid team that has lost seven of their last nine Europa League matches on the road and failed to score in three of the most recent five.

Arsenal vs Rapid Vienna Tips and Predictions

All in all, odds of 11/10 (2.10) look like solid value on Arsenal maintaining their strong record in this competition by winning by at least two clear goals for their fourth group game in a row when Dietmar Kuhbauer’s team come to visit.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With the visitors boasting an extremely strong defensive record and the hosts also formidable at the back in their own stadium, we are opposing goals

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Premier League leaders Tottenham are aiming to secure qualification to the Europa League knockout stages when they travel to Austria on Thursday evening to face LASK in Group J.

Victory in Linz would ensure progression for Jose Mourinho’s men, although the hosts also have plenty at stake too as a win would give them a great chance of making it out of the group.

LASK vs Tottenham Hotspur Latest Odds

The Austrians have won eight of their nine home matches in all competitions this season and another success is priced at 15/4 (4.75) with bet365.

Spurs were 3-0 winners when these two sides met in north London in October and are offered at just 8/13 (1.53) to pick up another three points. The draw is available at 7/2 (4.50).

LASK vs Tottenham Hotspur Team News

LASK will be without Gernot Trauner as the defender is suspended following his red card in the defeat by Antwerp last week, whilst Croatian defender Petar Filipovic is also a doubt with a hip problem.

Toby Aldeweireld is facing around a month out with a muscle problem for Spurs, who are likely to rotate and so there could be starts for the likes of Carlos Vinicius and Lucas Moura ahead of Harry Kane and Son Heung-min.

LASK vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview

Mourinho’s men head into this game high on confidence and in strong defensive form, having kept four consecutive clean sheets in all competitions.

In fact, the north Londoners have conceded the fewest goals in the Premier League this season and will feel they can keep things tight once more in Austria.

LASK, however, have been extremely strong in their own stadium, keeping six clean sheets this campaign, although they have conceded in both of their home games in Group J so far.

Nevertheless, there could be some interest in backing a low-scoring game given that five of Spurs’ last eight matches in all competitions have seen under three goals.

LASK vs Tottenham Hotspur Tips and Predictions

Under 2.5 goals is priced at 11/8 (2.38) which looks like a strong option, while backing Spurs to win and under 3.5 goals in the game is priced at 7/4 (2.75) and is also worthy of consideration. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Victory for the Foxes will guarantee they finish top of their Europa League group and our tipster is backing them to come up trumps in Ukraine

Leicester City can confirm their place as Group G winners when they make the long trip to Zorya in the Europa League on Thursday evening.

Jamie Vardy’s injury-time equaliser at Braga last week ensured the Foxes’ name will be in the draw for the knockout stages, and victory in Ukraine here will see them qualify in top spot.

Zorya vs Leicester City Latest Odds

Leicester had little trouble dispatching their Ukrainian opponents in the reverse fixture last month, running out 3-0 winners at the King Power Stadium, and bet365 make them 4/6 (1.66) favourites to take the points again.

Zorya have only won four of their last 14 matches in all competitions and are out at 17/4 (5.25) to keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive with victory here.

Last week’s draw in Portugal was the Foxes’ first stalemate of the season and another one can be backed at 14/5 (3.80).

Zorya vs Leicester City Team News

Brendan Rodgers may opt to rotate following Monday’s 2-1 loss to Fulham, which could mean starts for Kelechi Iheanacho and Harvey Barnes. Ricardo Pereira is in contention for the first time in eight months but Daniel Amartey, Caglar Soyuncu and Wilfred Ndidi all remain out.

Maksim Kazakov and Dmytro Komchenovskyi are both unavailable for Zorya.

Zorya vs Leicester City Preview

Life could scarcely have been better for Leicester just three weeks ago when they beat Wolves 1-0 to win their sixth match in a row, but two losses and a draw in their last three games have seen them crash back down to Earth.

Although it is a journey of over 1,600 miles, the trip to Zorya could provide the perfect catalyst to get their season back on track, especially considering how easily the Foxes won the reverse fixture.

The Ukrainian side did pick up their first win of the Europa League last week with a comfortable win at AEK Athens, but their record of one victory in their last eight home games does not bode well.

Zorya vs Leicester Tips and Predictions

With the added impetus of securing top spot, bet365’s price of 1.825 on a Leicester win with a -0.5, -1.0 handicap on the Asian line in this Europa League clash looks like a solid price for punters in Ukraine.

This will be a half-win and the other half will be refunded if the Foxes win by exactly one goal, whilst a winning margin of two goals or greater will see the bet pay out in full.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The match represents a clash of two very different tactical approaches, and Al Hain-Cole expects Spurs' pragmatic style to nullify Bielsa's tactics

Tottenham will be determined to get 2021 off to a winning start when they welcome Leeds United to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.

Jose Mourinho’s men endured a difficult end to the year in the Premier League, slipping down from first place to seventh after taking just two points from a possible 12.

Tottenham vs Leeds Latest Odds

However, they are 3/4 (1.75) favourites with bet365 to begin the new year on a high by returning to winning ways here.

Leeds are just three points adrift of their hosts after winning three of their last four matches and can be backed at 16/5 (4.20) to pull level by coming out on top in north London.

The last meeting between these sides in the capital ended in a 2-2 draw back in 2010’s FA Cup clash, and you can get odds of 31/10 (4.10) on them cancelling each other out once again.

Tottenham vs Leeds team News

Giovani Lo Celso and Gareth Bale are both still sidelined through injury, although Japhet Tanganga is once again available for selection.

Mateusz Klich will face a late fitness test after picking up a knock in Tuesday’s 5-0 win at West Brom, while Liam Cooper is also doubtful and Robin Koch, Gaetano Berardi, Diego Llorente and Adam Forshaw are all ruled out.

Tottenham vs Leeds Preview

While Marcelo Bielsa has kept everyone entertained with his side’s all-or-nothing brand of football that produces lots of goals at both ends of the pitch, his opposite number’s philosophy is far more pragmatic.

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Indeed, Spurs have scored just 11 goals and conceded only seven in their last 10 matches in the league, a run that includes games against Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool.

Although results have taken a bit of a downturn over the last few fixtures, the Portuguese manager is unlikely to waver from his conservative approach that involves keeping things tight and hitting teams on the counter-attack.

Tottenham vs Leeds Tips and Predictions

Considering the effectiveness of Tottenham’s spoiling tactics, odds of 8/11 (1.73) seem like excellent value on them keeping Leeds at arm’s length and ensuring under 3.5 goals for their 11th consecutive league game.

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