Month: February 2022

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The hosts boast an imperious record in their own stadium in European competition and we think they offer good value against the side from La Liga

Barcelona travel to the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday evening to face Juventus in what is arguably the biggest game of matchday two of this season’s Champions League.

Ronaldo Koeman’s side come into the game following defeat to Real Madrid in El Clasico, compounding a miserable domestic start which sees them sitting in 12th place in La Liga.

Andrea Pirlo’s men have also been underwhelming domestically, and nine points from a possible 15 means they are currently fifth in Serie A.

Juventus vs Barcelona Latest Odds

Both sides were victorious on matchday one, with Juve overcoming Dynamo Kiev 2-0 and Barcelona beating Ferencvaros 5-1 at the Camp Nou.

The Catalans do not travel well in Europe’s premier club competition, winning just five of their last 14 away games, but bet365 offer them as 6/4 (2.50) favourites.

Surprisingly, Juve are available at 7/4 (2.75) despite having lost just twice at home in the group stages in 20 years. The draw can be backed at 12/5 (3.40).

Juventus vs Barcelona Team News

Juventus are waiting to see whether Cristiano Ronaldo can be involved after testing positive for coronavirus, whilst Alex Sandro, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini and Matthjis De Ligt are all doubtful.

Barcelona are with Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Philippe Coutinho through injury, while Gerard Pique is suspended.

Juventus vs Barcelona Preview

Neither side has begun their respective domestic campaigns as they would have liked and both will be looking at this game as a way to kick-start their season in style.

The presence of Ronaldo would surely be a massive boost for Pirlo’s side but even without the Portuguese forward, Juve will feel they have enough attacking threat to trouble a Barcelona defence devoid of its most experienced member in Pique.

Given Juve’s host of in-form forwards in Alvaro Morata, Dejan Kulusevski, and Paulo Dybala, combined with their superb home record and Barcelona’s poor form on the road in the competition, backing a home win appeals.

As well, not only are the visitors missing their leader at the back, they are without their first choice goalkeeper and their most important defensive midfielder Sergio Busquets is suffering a dramatic dip in form.

Juventus vs Barcelona Tips and Predictions

Juventus are available at a healthy 103/100 (2.03) at +0.0 on the Asian handicap, which sees the initial stake returned if the game ends as a draw and will pay out in full if Juve win. 

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Premier League side have been in excellent scoring form but with question marks surrounding their defence, we are backing a high-scoring clash

Tottenham play their second match in three days on Thursday evening when they travel to Belgium to face Antwerp in Group J of the Europa League.

The north Londoners extended their unbeaten run to 10 matches on Monday with a 1-0 win at Burnley in the Premier League and will be confident of getting a result against the side that finished fourth in the Belgian top-flight last season.

Antwerp vs Tottenham Latest Odds

Antwerp won their first match in the group, coming from behind to secure a 2-1 success in Bulgaria against Ludogorets, and Ivan Leko’s team can be backed at 19/4 (5.75) with bet365.

Spurs are available at 53/100 (1.53) and the draw at 16/5 (4.20).

Antwerp vs Tottenham Team News

Spurs remain without defender Japhet Tanganga, while both Serge Aurier and Steven Bergwijn are both doubts. Jose Mourinho rested a number of regulars against LASK last week and is likely to do so once again.

Antwerp, for their part, are without long-term absentees Sander Coopman and Alexis De Sart in midfield, as well as full-back Aurelio Buta.

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Antwerp vs Tottenham Preview

Tottenham’s clean sheet at Turf Moor on Monday night was only their third in 11 competitive games this season and generally their matches have seen plenty of goals so far.

Indeed, Spurs are the top scorers in the Premier League currently, helped largely by their 6-1 win at Old Trafford, and they will feel confident of getting among the goals once again in Belgium even if their forward line is far from full strength.

The hosts have also been in excellent form in the final third over the last six weeks, scoring at least twice in each of their last seven matches, and should be able to contribute to another high-scoring clash.

Antwerp vs Tottenham Tips and Predictions

Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals is available at 9/10 (1.90) and looks like a strong selection, given both sides’ impressive recent scoring form. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Arteta's men have been slow to get going in recent matches, and Al Hain-Cole is backing the Lilywhites to put up stern resistance at the Emirates

Dundalk will be hoping to pull off a Europa League upset when they travel to the Emirates Stadium to take on Arsenal on Thursday.

The Irish underdogs came close to a surprise win in their Group B opener versus Molde, taking the lead early on before going down 2-1 at home.

It was the reverse storyline for the Gunners, who trailed 1-0 at Rapid Vienna with just 20 minutes left before goals from David Luiz and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ensured they took the points home.

Arsenal vs Dundalk Latest Odds

However, Dundalk are hefty 28/1 (29.00) outsiders to cause one of the biggest shocks in recent Europa League memory by coming out on top in London.

The Gunners suffered their first home defeat of the season in Sunday’s 1-0 loss against Leicester but are clear 1/20 (1.05) favourites to bounce back with a victory here.

None of the hosts’ last nine home games in this competition have resulted in draws but you can get odds of 14/1 (15.00) on them being held to a stalemate in this one.

Arsenal vs Dundalk Team News

David Luiz, Pablo Mari, Rob Holding and Gariel Martinelli are all injured for Arsenal, while Willian is also doubtful.

Dane Massey is still recovering from a hip injury, while Nathan Oduwa will be assessed after a spell on the sidelines.

Arsenal vs Dundalk Preview

The Lilywhites held their own for most of their opening game against the Norwegian champions, leading until just after the hour mark and only conceding the deciding goal with less than 20 minutes to go.

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Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta’s team was slow to get going in their victory over Rapid Vienna, coming from behind to win 2-1 in a game that was goalless at half-time.

In fact, they have often struggled for a breakthrough in recent matches, scoring just one first-half goal in the last seven fixtures in all competitions.

Arsenal vs Dundalk Tips and Predictions

With Filippo Giovagnoli’s men determined to put up stern resistance, odds of 20/21 (1.95) are well worth backing on them ensuring the majority of the goals don’t go in until after the break for Arsenal’s fourth game in five.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Foxes are in a good run of form and our tipster is backing that to continue against their struggling hosts in the Europa League on Thursday

Leicester City will be hoping to make it two wins from as many games in the Europa League group stage when they travel to AEK Athens on Thursday night.

The Foxes eased past Ukrainian outfit Zorya 3-0 last week to start in the best possible fashion, and will fancy themselves for this one after AEK lost their opening game 3-0 at Braga.

AEK Athens vs Leicester City Latest Odds

Leicester followed up that win over Zorya with a 1-0 victory at Arsenal in the Premier League and bet365 make them 8/11 (1.73) favourites to take the points in Greece.

AEK have won just one of their last four matches in all competitions and are 14/5 (3.80) outsiders to kickstart their Europa League campaign on Thursday.

The visitors have not drawn any of their last 12 competitive matches and the online bookmaker offers that particular run to end at 15/4 (4.75).

AEK Athens vs Leicester City team News

Jamie Vardy came off the bench to score the winner at Arsenal after missing two games with injury but may not start this one, while Ricardo Pereira, Wilfred Ndidi, Caglar Soyuncu and Daniel Amartey are all still out.

AEK will have to do without injured trio Andre Simoes, Levi Garcia and Damian Szymanski.

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AEK Athens vs Leicester City Preview

Leicester ended a two-game losing streak last week with that victory over Zorya and after beating Arsenal on Sunday, Brendan Rodgers will be determined to lead his side to three wins in a row for the first time since January.

The Greek side finished third in the Super League last season and despite opening this campaign by claiming two wins, they have struggled in October with only four points from a possible nine.

Their defeat in Portugal last week was yet another example of their struggling attack, which has now managed just two goals in their last four games in all competitions.

AEK Athens vs Leicester City Tips and Predictions

Two victories to nil in a row puts Leicester in good stead to win this one in similar fashion, especially considering AEK’s misfiring front line, and bet365’s 15/8 (2.87) quote on the Foxes to win to nil looks the best bet for this Europa League clash.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Wolverhampton and the Eagles have strong defences but misfiring attacks, and our tipster is backing that trend to continue at Molineux on Friday

Wolves and Crystal Palace are both looking for their fourth Premier League win of the season when they face off at Molineux on Friday evening.

Both teams have made solid starts to the campaign with 10 points from six games, putting the Eagles in eighth, one place above their opponents, and victory for either side will see them move up to third at the very least.

Wolves vs Crystal Palace Latest Odds

Wolves have struggled at home this season with four points from three matches but are Evens (2.0) favourites with bet365 to come out on top at Molineux.

Roy Hodgson’s men have won two of their three away games so far, including a 3-1 triumph at Old Trafford, and are 16/5 (4.20) outsiders for this one.

The sides drew 1-1 at Selhurst Park last term and another stalemate can be backed at 11/5 (3.20).

Wolves vs Crystal Palace Team News

Jonny is the only absentee for Nuno Espirito Santo, who may opt to start both Joao Moutinho and Adama Traore after they came off the bench in the 1-1 draw with Newcastle last time out.

In stark contrast, Gary Cahill, Nathan Ferguson, Wayne Hennessey, Conor Wickham and Jack Butland are all out for Palace while James McCarthy and James Tomkins are both unlikely to feature.

Wolves vs Crystal Palace Preview

This is a meeting of two of the least effective attacks in the Premier League so far, with Palace’s eight goals a better tally than only five other teams while Wolves’ measly six is the fourth-lowest in the division.

The sheer amount of goals scored per game this season – 3.29 on average compared to 2.72 in 2019-20 – does make this somewhat of a surprise, although their defensive records are perhaps even more astonishing.

Only Arsenal and Aston Villa boast stronger backlines than Wolves, who have shipped just eight strikes, with four of those coming in one fixture, whilst Palace are on nine goals against.

Wolves vs Crystal Palace Tips and Predictions

Given the fairly ineffective attacks possessed by both teams as well as the stellar defences, bet365’s price of 1.900 on under 2.0 goals on the Asian lines looks to be the best bet in what could be a fairly tedious clash.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The visitors are clear favourites to record their third Premier League win of the season but we do not think they will rack up the goals on Saturday

Manchester City travel to Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon to face Sheffield United in the Premier League with Pep Guardiola’s men aiming to get back to winning ways on the road.

The Citizens have drawn both of their last two away games in the league but are firm favourites against a side yet to win in six attempts this term.

Sheffield United vs Manchester City Latest Odds

The Blades have lost eight and drawn one of their last nine Premier League matches and bet365 offer them at 8/1 (9.00) to claim a first win since July 11.

City were victorious on their previous visit to Sheffield by a 1-0 scoreline back in January and can be backed at 3/10 (1.30) to record another win, with the draw at 5/1 (6.00).

Sheffield United vs Manchester City Team News

Sergio Aguero was the match-winner the last time the sides met but the Argentine is out with a thigh injury, while Fernandinho and Benjamin Mendy are both also missing. Nathan Ake and Gabriel Jesus are doubts.

The hosts are with John Fleck, Jack O’Connell and Lys Mousset but should welcome back Max Lowe.

Sheffield United vs Manchester City Preview

Guardiola’s side have been in strong scoring form in the Champions League this season, yet domestically they have struggled in the final third with only one goal in each of their last three games.

The last time City did that was back in February 2016 and whilst their start to the current campaign has been somewhat underwhelming, last season’s runners up should still have too much for their opponents.

United are capable of keeping things relatively tight but are still failing to be rewarded, with four of their five losses this season by a single goal margin and they are yet to concede more than twice in any fixture.

They are likely to be beaten on Saturday once again but the South Yorkshire outfit should be able to keep the score down. 

Sheffield United vs Manchester City Tips and Predictions

Backing City to win and score under 3.5 goals at 5/6 (1.83) looks like a tempting option, given that the Blues have failed to score more than three goals in any of their matches so far. 

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Spanish champions have seen plenty of goals scored in their last three matches in all competitions and we are backing that trend to continue

Real Madrid welcome Huesca to the Estadio Alfredo di Stefano on Saturday in La Liga as Zinedine Zidane’s men aim to get back to winning ways.

Los Blancos were held to a 2-2 draw by Borussia Monchengladbach on Tuesday in the Champions League, while their last home league match saw them beaten by newly promoted Cadiz.

In between those two encounters, though, Madrid won El Clasico 3-1 against Barcelona and Zidane will be hoping his side repeat their Camp Nou showing this weekend.

Real Madrid vs Huesca Latest Odds

The visitors conceded a last-minute goal in the 3-2 loss on their last visit to Real Madrid back in March 2019 and Michel’s men are offered at 15/2 (8.50) with bet365 to emulate fellow newly-promoted side Cadiz.

The La Liga champions, for their part, can be backed at 1/3 (1.33) with the draw at 17/4 (5.25).

Real Madrid vs Huesca Team News

Right-backs Dani Carvajal, Nacho Fernandez and Alvaro Odriozola are all out for Real alongside Martin Odegaard but Eden Hazard could feature in the league for the first time this season after coming on against Borussia Monchengladbach.

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The visitors have defender Pedro Lopez out, while midfielder Mikel Rico is likely to miss out with coronavirus and Shinji Okazaki is a doubt with a muscle problem.

Real Madrid vs Huesca Preview

Real Madrid’s last two home matches have seen them put in disastrous first-half performances from which ultimately they could not recover.

However, in Germany on Tuesday and at Camp Nou before that, the team were much improved from the off and Zidane will be hoping to see immediate intensity from his side.

Much has been made of Madrid’s lack of a goal threat but they have managed to score at least twice in five of their last seven games, whilst Huesca have netted in three of their four matches away from home, with those strikes coming at Villarreal, Valencia and Real Sociedad.

Backing action in the game on Saturday looks like a strong angle, but it is also difficult to oppose Real Madrid when playing at home.

Real Madrid vs Huesca Tips and Predictions

Real Madrid to win and over 2.5 goals in the game is priced at 19/20 (1.95) and looks like a strong way of getting the hosts onside.

Eight of the champions’ last 12 games have seen at least three goals and Saturday’s clash is likely to follow suit. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>After a fine Champions League victory in midweek, we are backing the Catalan outfit to rack up the goals in the city of Vitoria this weekend

Barcelona are aiming to bounce back from consecutive defeats in La Liga travel to the Estadio Mendizorroza on Saturday evening to face Alaves.

The Blaugrana went down 3-1 in El Clasico at home to Real Madrid last weekend, having also lost at Getafe in their previous match on the road.

They were, however, in fine form midweek as they eased past Juventus 2-0 in the Champions League in Turin and will be hoping to produce a similar performance in the Basque Country this weekend.

Alaves vs Barcelona Latest Odds

The hosts have won just one of their last eight home games and bet365 price them at 11/2 (6.50) to pick up three points this weekend.

Barca meanwhile won 5-0 when they last visited Alaves back in July and are offered at 11/25 (1.44), with the draw at 7/2 (4.50).

Alaves vs Barcelona Team News

The Catalans remain without goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Philippe Coutinho who are both injured, although Gerard Pique will return to the starting eleven having missed the game at Juventus through suspension.

Alaves are missing midfielder Pere Pons while centre-back Rodrigo Ely is a doubt with a muscle problem.

Alaves vs Barcelona Preview

Barca put in their best showing of Ronald Koeman’s tenure on Wednesday evening and really should have won by a greater margin than two goals.

The Blaugrana had 13 shots, hit the woodwork twice and looked extremely dangerous in the final third, with Lionel Messi, Ousmane Demebele, Antoine Griezmann and Pedri all putting in strong performances.

Barca should have too much for an Alaves side that has struggled so far this season with just two wins and five goals to their name, and the visitors will be full of confidence after their midweek win.

Despite finishing five points behind champions Real Madrid last season, Barcelona were the home and away top scorers in La Liga and there should be plenty of interest in backing them to record a solid win this weekend.

Alaves vs Barcelona Tips and Predictions

Barcelona to win and score over 2.5 goals is priced at 7/4 (2.75) and looks like an excellent way to invest in an away win.

This selection comfortably paid out in both meetings last season as well as in eight of the last 12 games between the sides in all competitions. 

You can watch La Liga live on the go with your iPhone, iPad or Android device through your bet365 account. All you need is a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours to qualify.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Looking far more assured at the back in recent matches, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Blues to enjoy a straightforward win over Dyche's struggling side

Chelsea will be hoping to follow up their big Champions League win with a much-needed Premier League victory when they travel to Turf Moor to take on Burnley on Saturday.

The Blues ran out comfortable 4-0 winners in Krasnodar in midweek thanks to a late flurry of goals but have only won once in five league fixtures, having drawn their most recent two.

Burnley vs Chelsea latest odds

Having only lost one of their last 14 matches against this opposition, they are 1/2 (1.50) favourites with bet365 to collect maximum points here.

Sean Dyche’s men have claimed just a single point from their opening five matches this campaign but can be backed at 9/2 (5.50) to pull off a shock win in this one.

Three of the guests’ last four league fixtures have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 15/4 (4.75) on them being held to a stalemate once again.

Burnley vs Chelsea team news

Phil Bardsley is currently unavailable due to a positive Covid-19 test, while Erik Peters and Jack Cork are ruled out.

Kepa and Billy Gilmour are both injured and Marcos Alonso also misses out despite being back in contention once again after missing out against Krasnodar due to suspension.

Burnley XI: Pope; Lowton, Long, Tarkowski, Taylor; Westwood, Stephens, Brownhill, McNeil; Wood, Barnes

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Chelsea XI: Mendy; James, Zouma, Thiago Silva, Chilwell; Kante, Mount; Ziyech, Havertz, Pulisic; Abraham

Burnley vs Chelsea preview

While the four-goal haul will have excited the supporters, Frank Lampard will perhaps have been equally pleased with a third consecutive clean sheet considering his side’s early season defensive issues.

With Edouard Mendy proving a stabilising influence in goal and Thiago Silva bringing his vast experience to the heart of the defence, they are starting to look a far more assured unit at the back.

This is bad news for a Clarets side that has scored a joint league low three goals so far this season, hitting the net just once in the last five matches in all competitions.

Burnley vs Chelsea predictions

All in all, odds of 13/8 (2.63) seem generous on Chelsea extending their run of clean sheets to four on their way to inflicting Burnley’s fifth defeat in six games.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having caused a number of upsets over the last few matches, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Hammers to hold their own against Klopp's weakened outfit

West Ham will be looking to cause another upset when they travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool in Saturday’s Premier League clash.

The Hammers have been in excellent form recently, thrashing Wolves and Leicester before earning impressive draws against Tottenham and Manchester City.

Liverpool vs West Ham Latest Odds

However, having lost six and won none of their last eight games against this opposition, they are 6/1 (7.00) outsiders with bet365 to extend their run with another shock win and priced at 17/4 (5.25) to claim a share of the spoils.

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Jurgen Klopp’s men come into this match on the back of a three-game winning streak in all competitions and are clear 4/11 (1.36) favourites to make it four in a row in this one.

Liverpool vs West Ham Team News

Fabinho went off injured in Tuesday’s win over Midtjylland and is out for at least two weeks while Virgil van Dijk and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are also ruled out. Joel Matip, Thiago and Kostas Tsimikas are all absent.

Michail Antonio has lost a race against time to recover from the hamstring injury that forced him off in last weekend’s draw against Manchester City.

Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Phillips, Gomez, Robertson; Henderson, Wijnaldum, Jones; Mane, Salah, Firmino

West Ham XI: Fabianski; Coufal, Balbuena, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Masuaku; Rice, Soucek; Fornals, Bowen, Haller

Liverpool vs West Ham Preview

Fabinho’s injury cast a major shadow over the Reds’ midweek Champions League victory, further diminishing the club’s already threadbare defensive options which leaves Joe Gomez as the only recognised senior centre-back.

They must now field a reshuffled and potentially inexperienced backline featuring youngster Rhys Williams – who played an hour against Midtjylland – for what is set to be a tough game against a confident opponent.

Indeed, David Moyes’ team will fear nobody after the last few results and is sure to pile pressure on whoever is asked with the tough job of filling in at the back.

Liverpool vs West Ham Tips and Predictions

Having lost just once in six league matches on the road stretching back to last season, odds of 2/1 (3.00) are surely worth backing on high-flying West Ham adding to their list of scalps by at least avoiding defeat against a weakened Liverpool.

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