Month: January 2022

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With the Tykes struggling for cutting edge in attack, Al Hain-Cole is backing Tuchel's men to avoid another FA Cup upset at Oakwell on Thursday

Barnsley will be hoping history repeats itself when the Championship side welcome Chelsea to Oakwell in Thursday’s FA Cup Fifth Round tie.

The Tykes pulled off a memorable cup upset against the then-holders when they last met in this competition back in 2008, running out 1-0 winners on home turf in the quarter-finals.

Barnsley vs Chelsea Latest Odds

However, having been thrashed 6-0 at Stamford Bridge in September’s Carabao Cup encounter, they are 9/1 (10.00) outsiders with bet365 to pull off another shock win here.

Thomas Tuchel’s men have won three and lost none of their four matches since he took command last month, and are clear 3/10 (1.30) favourites to ease into the next round by coming out on top here.

None of the guests’ last 14 fixtures in this competition have resulted in draws, but you can get odds of 9/2 (5.50) on them being forced into extra-time after a deadlocked 90 minutes in this one.

Barnsley vs Chelsea Team News

New signing Daryl Dike is in line for his Barnsley debut after joining from Orlando City on loan, although Ben Williams, Liam Kitching and Aapo Halme are all sidelined due to injury.

Timo Werner will be assessed due to the dead leg he suffered in the 2-1 win over Sheffield United, while Thiago Silva is injured and Christian Pulisic back in contention after missing the trip to Bramall Lane for personal reasons.

Barnsley vs Chelsea Preview

Valerien Ismael will be hoping young USA striker Dike can make an immediate impact considering his side’s recent struggles for cutting edge, having failed to find the net in four out of the last five Championship games.

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Their tally of just 12 shots on target in that time is also indicative of Barnsley struggling in front of goal, with no side in the second-tier having fewer in that period.

While the Tykes have been on target in two FA Cup ties during that span, they may struggle to find more joy in this competition against a Blues side that has conceded just once in four matches under their new manager.

Barnsley vs Chelsea Tips and Predictions

Indeed, Chelsea have actually let in just four goals in their last eight matches in total and look well worth the 6/5 (2.20) odds to extend their winning streak to four in a row while keeping a fourth clean sheet in five considering Barnsley’s lack of firepower of late.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Champions League winners meet their North American counterparts in the Club World Cup final on Thursday and our tipster is expecting a close game

Bayern Munich are looking to become world champions for the fourth time in their history when they take on Mexican outfit Tigres in the Club World Cup final at Education City Stadium in Qatar on Thursday.

Hansi Flick’s men qualified for the tournament after lifting the Champions League back in August and swept aside Al Ahly of Egypt in the semi-final thanks to Robert Lewandowski’s brace.

Bayern Munich vs Tigres Latest Odds

The last seven Club World Cup finals have all been won by European sides and bet365 make Bayern just 2/9 (1.22) to continue that trend in Al Rayyan on Thursday.

Tigres are the first North American team to ever reach the final, having done so by beating Ulsan Hyundai and Palmeiras so far in the tournament, but are out at 12/1 (13.0) to win inside 90 minutes.

Only four of the 16 finals in this competition have ever been level after 90 minutes and bet365 go 5/1 (6.0) that this clash goes into extra time and potentially penalties.

Bayern Munich vs Tigres Team News

Flick played a strong team against Al Ahly and should put out a similar line-up here, although the likes of Leroy Sane and Niklas Sule will be pushing to start after coming off the bench in the semi-final. Jerome Boateng, meanwhile, has left the squad for personal reasons.

Tigres manager Ricardo Ferretti may go for a defensive XI against a dangerous Bayern team, having played a 4-4-1-1 in the win over Palmeiras.

Bayern Munich vs Tigres Preview

Bayern were shown little resistance in their semi-final win over Al Ahly, recording almost 70 per cent possession and amassing an impressive 24 shots on their way to a very comfortable 2-0 victory.

Another professional performance is set to be on the agenda for Flick, who will be aware of the confidence in Tigres’ camp after their upset of Palmeiras in the semis to create history – with Ferretti’s men holding their Brazilian opponents to just a single shot on target in the process.

The Liga MX side will likely aim for another robust defensive display here and having kept six clean sheets in their last 10 games in all competitions, should be able to make life difficult for the European champions .

Bayern Munich vs Tigres Tips and Predictions

It is difficult to see anything other than the favourites winning but Tigres have enough to keep it tight and the price of 21/20 (2.05) on Bayern winning in a match that features under 3.5 match goals looks a strong pick for the Club World Cup final.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Pep Guardiola's men have been in strong scoring form recently and boast a number of attacking threats for this weekend's clash against Spurs

Tottenham visit the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City this Saturday in a game which earlier on this season looked like it could potentially go a long way to deciding the Premier League title.

Spurs began the campaign brilliantly and their 2-0 win over City in November saw them go top of the Premier League, but things could scarcely have gone different for both sides since then.

Indeed, that was the last defeat that Pep Guardiola’s team have suffered and while the Citizens have won 15 consecutive games in all competitions, Spurs have claimed just three victories in their last 11 Premier League clashes – slumping to eighth in the table. 

Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur Latest Goalscorer Odds

City may sit five points clear at the top with a game in hand over their nearest challengers, yet the side from Manchester do not boast any players in the top-nine goalscorers in the Premier League.

Ilkay Gundogan is the team’s most prolific player with nine league strikes and bet365 offer him at 21/20 (2.05) to score any time, or at 4/1 (5.00) to score first.

The shortest priced City player to score is Gabriel Jesus at 10/11 (1.91) while Ferran Torres and Raheem Sterling are available at 6/5 (2.20).

Spurs, for their part, boast two of the top scorers in the division in Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, who have both netted 13 times, with the England captain offered at 15/8 (2.88) and the Korean forward at 11/4 (3.75).

Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur Goalscorer Tips and Predictions

Gundogan is not only the team’s top scorer, but also the player who has broken the deadlock the most times for City in the Premier League this season.

The former Borussia Dortmund man has opened the scoring five times this term and the price of 4/1 (5.00) for him to do so once more could appeal, whilst another option is to back him to score City’s first goal at 9/4 (3.25).

For Spurs, it is hard to look past the attacking duo of Kane and Son, who account for 72 per cent of the side’s league goals this season.

Tanguy Ndombele in the third top scorer with three goals, all three of which have come on the road, and the Frenchman is offered at 17/2 (9.50) to find the back of the net. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The visitors have a strong scoring record against the biggest teams in La Liga this season and our tipster is backing them to net at Camp Nou

Barcelona welcome Alaves to Camp Nou on Saturday evening in La Liga with Ronald Koeman likely to have one eye on Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 clash against Paris Saint-Germain.

The manager has shown he is not afraid to rest players for upcoming matches, leaving Lionel Messi on the bench for last weekend’s La Liga clash against Real Betis to prioritise the Copa Del Rey semi-final against Sevilla. 

Barcelona vs Alaves Latest Odds

Barca have dropped points in four of their 10 home league matches this season, losing to Real Madrid and drawing with Eibar, Valencia and Sevilla.

The hosts are offered at 2/7 (1.28) to claim a victory with bet365 while Alaves are the longest-priced team in La Liga this weekend, available at 8/1 (9.00) with the draw at 5/1 (6.00).

Barcelona vs Alaves Team News

Barca have a host of injury issues to contend with, as long-term absentees Gerard Pique, Ansu Fati, Philippe Coutinho and Sergi Roberto remain out. Centre-back Ronald Araujo is also missing and Miralem Pjanic is a doubt.

Defender Rodrigo Ely was ruled out with a season-ending injury back in December, but otherwise Alaves have no injury concerns.

Barcelona vs Alaves Preview

The Catalans’ defensive issues will be a concern for Koeman and the loss of Araujo is a major blow, as the Uruguayan has been one of Barca’s best performers this season.

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Indeed, the Blaugrana have conceded in seven of their last nine matches in all competitions and there should certainly be some interest in opposing them to keep a clean sheet this weekend.

Whilst Alaves are not one of the division’s most-prolific sides, they boast an extremely dangerous attacking duo in Joselu and Lucas Perez and have scored in both of their matches against Real Madrid, as well as netting in their recent clashes with Atletico Madrid and Sevilla.

The Basques also held Barca to a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Mendizorroza earlier this season and backing them to get on the score sheet once again should appeal.

Barcelona vs Alaves Tips and Predictions

Both teams to score is priced at 4/5 (1.80) and looks like an excellent option, while combining this with a Barca victory sees the price rise to 13/8 (2.63).

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Premier League leaders have been in unstoppable form and we are backing them to continue their superb winning run against Spurs this weekend

Manchester City welcome Tottenham to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday in the Premier League with Pep Guardiola’s men aiming for their 16th consecutive victory in all competitions.

Both sides were in action in midweek in the FA Cup with City recording a comfortable 3-1 success at Swansea, while Spurs were beaten 5-4 at Everton is a dramatic game that went to extra time.

Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur Latest Odds

Jose Mourinho’s side were the last team to beat City in any competition, winning 2-0 back on November 21, yet the north Londoners are badly out of form with just three wins from their last 11 Premier League games.

The visitors are offered at 8/1 (9.00) to claim three points with bet365, while City can be backed at 1/3 (1.33) and the draw at 19/4 (5.75).

Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur Team News

The Premier League leaders are still without Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero and Nathan Ake, while Ruben Dias, Fernandinho and Rodri Hernandez will all be assessed to see whether they can return.

Serge Aurier faces a late fitness test to see if there is any chance of him making the game, but Sergio Reguilon and Giovani Lo Celso remain out.

Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview

Mourinho will surely be looking for a reaction from his side following their desperately disappointing FA Cup exit in midweek, although a trip to Manchester to face a rampant City side is the toughest game possible for Spurs.

The north Londoners showed some spirit in midweek in twice coming from behind to force extra time, but generally there has been a timidity and lethargy about Spurs in recent weeks which has led to some insipid performances.

Tottenham’s early season defensive solidity has also dissipated, with the side conceding in nine of their last 11 league clashes, and could be in for another difficult afternoon this weekend against a City side surging with confidence.

Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur Tips and Predictions

Man City to win and score over 2.5 goals is offered at 13/10 (2.30) with bet365 and looks like a strong option, while over 3.5 goals in the game at 6/4 (2.50) could also appeal. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both sides missing some key defensive players, Al Hain-Cole expects another high-scoring encounter between the Foxes and Klopp's men on Saturday

Liverpool will be desperate to get their Premier League season back on track when they travel to the King Power Stadium to take on Leicester on Saturday.

The Reds’ title bid is all but over after last weekend’s 4-1 home defeat against Manchester Ctiy, leaving them to focus on securing a place in the top four.

Leicester vs Liverpool Latest Odds

Having won six and lost none of their last seven encounters against this opposition, they are 11/10 (2.10) favourites with bet365 to leapfrog them into third with a welcome victory here.

However, Brendan Rodgers’ men have lost just one of their last 12 matches in all competitions and are available at 5/2 (3.50) to move six points clear of his former club by coming out on top.

Just one of the last 12 meetings between this pair has resulted in a draw, but you can get odds of 5/2 (3.50) on them cancelling each other out in this one.

Leicester vs Liverpool Team News

Ozan Kabak and Ben Davies are both in contention to make their debuts, although Diogo Jota and Naby Keita remain doubtful despite returning to training and Fabinho, Joe Gomez, Joel Matip, and Virgil Van Dijk are definitely ruled out.

James Justin tore his ACL in Wedensday’s FA Cup win over Brighton and is out for the season, joining Wesley Fofana, Wes Morgan, Timothy Castagne and Dennis Praet on the injury list..

Leicester vs Liverpool Preview

Having struggled for goals recently, Jurgen Klopp’s team will be looking forward to taking on a Foxes side they have put nine past in just the last three encounters – particularly because of Leicester’s defensive absentees.

Indeed, Rodgers’ men have only kept two clean sheets against top-half opposition this season, conceding 18 times in those 11 fixtures.

On the other hand, the champions’ well-publicised injury crisis in defence should offer plenty of opportunities for Jamie Vardy and team mates, who have not failed to score in any of their last 13 fixtures.

Leicester vs Liverpool Tips and Predictions

Considering 13 of Liverpool’s last 15 league goals have come on the road, odds of 20/21 (1.95) seem like solid value on them both scoring and conceding in their ninth Premier League meeting with Leicester in 10 to feature three goals or more.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having struggled up-front at the Hawthorns, Al Hain-Cole can't see Allardyce's men troubling the Red Devils' excellent Premier League away form

West Bromwich Albion will be hoping to pull off a shock when they welcome Manchester United to the Hawthorns for Sunday’s Premier League clash.

Sam Allardyce’s men are second-bottom in the table going into the weekend, a full 11 points adrift of 17th-placed Burnley.

West Brom vs Manchester United Latest Odds

Having claimed just five points from a possible 30 since replacing Slaven Bilic at the helm, the Baggies can be backed at 9/1 (10.00) with bet365 to claim a morale-boosting victory here.

The Red Devils have only won one of their last four fixtures in the league but are on offer at 3/10 (1.30) to come out on top in the Black Country.

Three of the guests’ last four matches have resulted in draws, and there are odds of 9/2 (5.50) available on them being held to another stalemate in this one.

West Brom vs Manchester United Team News

Karlan Ahearne-Grant should be fit enough to feature despite coming off injured in last weekend’s defeat at Tottenham, while Grady Diangana remains doubtful due to a knee issue.

Paul Pogba is set for a few weeks on the sidelines after suffering a thigh injury in the 3-3 draw with Everton, although Eric Bailly could be in line for a comeback following a six-match spell on the sidelines.

West Brom vs Manchester United Preview

While they let slip a 2-0 and then 3-2 lead in a disappointing 3-3 draw against the Toffees last weekend, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are unlikely to have anywhere near the same trouble in defence here.

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Indeed, the Baggies have scored just four times in their last nine matches on home turf – failing to find the net in four of the most recent five.

What’s more, they have struggled to keep goals out at the other end of the pitch, going 14 matches without a clean sheet in all competitions.

West Brom vs Manchester United Tips and Predictions

Having kept three clean sheets in their last four games, as well as three in their last four on the road, Manchester United look well worth backing at 5/4 (2.25) to extend their 18-match away league winning streak without conceding against a goal-shy West Brom.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The La Liga champions have a strong defensive record despite three home defeats this season, and our tipster expects them to keep the score down here

Real Madrid welcome Valencia to the Estadio Alfredo di Stefano on Sunday with Zinedine Zidane’s side looking for their third consecutive win in La Liga.

The reigning champions have responded to the disappointment of losing at home to Levante two weeks ago by recording wins against Huesca and Getafe, and Los Blancos will be aiming for another victory against another team in the bottom half of the table.

Indeed, Valencia have won just five of their 22 matches this season, although one of those victories did come against Madrid at Mestalla back in November.

Real Madrid vs Valencia Latest Odds

The hosts have won seven and lost three of their 10 home league matches this season, with those defeats coming against Levante, Cadiz and Alaves – who are currently 9th, 14th, and 16th, respectively, in the table.

Valencia sit 12th and are offered at 7/1 (8.00) by bet365 to claim three points, while Madrid are priced at 2/5 (1.40) and the draw at 15/4 (4.75).

Real Madrid vs Valencia Team News

The 34-time La Liga winners remain without Sergio Ramos, Eden Hazard, Rodrygo, Fede Valverde, Dani Carvajal, Alvaro Odriozola, Marcelo and Eder Militao, although Toni Kroos is back from suspension.

The visitors are missing suspended centre-back Hugo Guillamon and also have doubts over fellow central defenders Eliaquim Mangala and Mouctar Diakhaby.

Real Madrid vs Valencia Preview

Los Blancos’ home form may be a cause for concern for Zinedine Zidane, yet Valencia’s record on the road is even more alarming.

Javi Gracia’s team have claimed just two league wins in their last 22 matches away from Mestalla dating back to December 2019, during which time they have conceded two or more goals on 13 separate occasions.

Real Madrid may have lost three times at home this term, yet they surprisingly boast the second-best home defensive record in the division – conceding seven times in 10 games and keeping five clean sheets.

At the other end of the pitch, Zidane’s side have been consistent if not spectacular scorers, netting more than three goals just once in their last 24 home league games, which came in a 4-1 win against bottom club Huesca in October.

Real Madrid vs Valencia Tips and Predictions

Backing a low-scoring home win makes plenty of sense and Real Madrid to claim victory in a match with under 3.5 goals is priced at a healthy looking 5/4 (2.25).

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Gunners have not won in three Premier League outings and our tipster is backing that poor run to continue against Bielsa's men on Sunday

Leeds United are looking to pile further misery on Arsenal when the sides meet at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday.

The Gunners are winless in their last three top-flight fixtures, losing their most recent two, and currently sit one point behind Marcelo Bielsa’s men heading into this one.

Arsenal vs Leeds United Latest Odds

Despite their poor form, bet365 make Arsenal 4/5 (1.80) favourites to end that three-game run with victory at the Emirates.

Leeds have won three of their last four games in the Premier League and may prove to be a popular selection to pick up their 11th win of the season at 16/5 (4.20).

The sides drew 0-0 when they met at Elland Road back in November and another stalemate is available at 14/5 (3.80).

Arsenal vs Leeds United Team News

Bernd Leno and David Luiz were suspended for Arsenal’s loss at Aston Villa last weekend but should return here, but Thomas Partey and Kieran Tierney are both injured.

Pablo Hernandez and Kalvin Phillips could feature, although Leeds’ extensive injury list still consists of Diego Llorente, Gaetano Berardi, Rodrigo Moreno, Ian Poveda, Robin Koch and Adam Forshaw.

Arsenal vs Leeds United Preview

Arsenal looked to have turned a corner over Christmas when a 3-1 win over Chelsea on Boxing Day kicked off a seven-match unbeaten run, but consecutive defeats at Wolves and Aston Villa have put more question marks over Arteta’s men.

Indeed, their tally of nine shots on target in their last three fixtures is the fourth lowest in the Premier League in that time whilst they have faced 18 – more than all but two teams.

In contrast, Leeds are in a strong run of form with three wins in their last four league matches and have recorded 23 strikes at goal during that span, scoring with eight of those and conceding only four times.

Arsenal vs Leeds United Tips and Predictions

With Leeds in confident form and unfortunate to have not beaten Arsenal last time they met, the price of 10/11 (1.91) with bet365 on Bielsa’s side avoiding defeat at the Emirates Stadium offers good value for this fixture on Sunday.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Missing their key goal scorer, Al Hain-Cole doesn't expect the Magpies to put up much of a fight against a defence that has looked solid under Tuchel

Chelsea will be looking to move into the top four when they welcome Newcastle United to Stamford Bridge for Monday’s Premier League clash.

Thomas Tuchel’s men are a point adrift of fourth-placed Liverpool, having picked up 10 points from a possible 12 since his arrival.

Chelsea vs Newcastle Latest Odds

Having won their last eight home games against this opposition in all competitions, the Blues are clear 2/9 (1.22) favourites with bet365 to occupy the Champions League places by coming out on top.

The Magpies have won just two of their last 14 fixtures in all competitions but can be backed at 12/1 (13.00) to pull off a shock victory in west London.

None of the last nine meetings between this pair has resulted in draws, but you can get odds of 11/2 (6.50) on them cancelling each other out in this one.

Chelsea vs Newcastle Team News

Thiago Silva and Kai Havertz are both ruled out due to injury, although Timo Werner is likely to return after missing Thursday’s FA Cup win over Barnsley with a dead leg.

Jeff Hendrick is suspended after getting sent off against Southampton last weekend, while Federico Fernandez, Fabian Schar, Jive Manquillo, Jamaal Lascelles and Callum Wilson are all injured.

Chelsea vs Newcastle Preview

The serious injury that Wilson sustained against Southampton will have come as a bitter blow to Steve Bruce, who has depended on his star striker to score 10 of the team’s relatively meagre 25 Premier League goals this season.

Without the former Bournemouth man, they will struggle to find a way past a Blues defence that has proved almost watertight in conceding just one goal in five matches since their new manager took over.

What’s more, the guests’ record at this ground is not particularly encouraging – scoring just three times in the last eight visits and losing every time.

Chelsea vs Newcastle Tips and Predictions

All in all, odds of 5/6 (1.83) look like strong value on a solid Chelsea side that has kept four clean sheets in five winning to nil for their third meeting in four with a goal-shy Newcastle team that is missing their most important striker.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

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