Month: February 2022

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Games involving the Old Trafford outfit have seen plenty of goals so far this season and we are backing that trend to continue in Europe this week

Manchester United travel to Turkey to face Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday night in Group H of the Champions League.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men have made an excellent start to their European campaign with six points from their opening two games, and another victory would put qualification for the knockout stages within touching distance.

Istanbul Basaksehir vs Manchester United Latest Odds

After a fine win at Paris Saint-Germain on matchday one and a 5-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig last week, it is unsurprising to find United priced at 2/5 (1.40) with bet365 for the win.

The hosts have lost both of their matches so far in the group and are offered at 7/1 (8.00) with the draw at 15/4 (4.75). 

Istanbul Basaksehir vs Manchester United Team News

The Premier League side are set to be without Phil Jones, Eric Bailly, Jesse Lingard and Alex Telles for the trip to Turkey, which comes ahead of a big domestic game against Everton at the weekend.

Basaksehir, for their part, are likely to be without former Tottenham wideman Nacer Chadli, while midfielder Azubuike Okechukwu is a doubt.

Istanbul Basaksehir vs Manchester United Preview

United have been considerably stronger on the road than they have been at Old Trafford this season, where they have lost three times in the Premier League already.

In fact, the Red Devils’ only defeat in their last 19 matches away from their own stadium came against Sevilla in the Europa League at a neutral venue, and so they will be confident of picking up another positive result here.

Their five away games in all competitions this term have seen United score 15 goals, and in the Champions League they have scored at least twice in four of their last six matches on the road. 

Istanbul Basaksehir vs Manchester United Tips and Predictions

Over 2.75 goals is priced at 43/50 (1.86) and looks like a strong option for this game as United’s matches this season have averaged 3.6 goals.

This selection returns a half-win if there are exactly three goals in the game, with the other half of the stake being refunded, and a full win if there are more than three. 

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

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Looking far more assured at the back since Mendy's arrival, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Blues to ease past his former club at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea will be looking to bolster their position at the top of Group E when they welcome Rennes to Stamford Bridge in Wednesday’s Champions League clash.

The Blues are first on goal difference after taking four points from the opening two matches, running out comfortable 4-0 winners in Krasnodar last time out.

Chelsea vs Rennes Latest Odds

Unbeaten in six matches in all competitions, they are clear 4/11 (1.36) favourites with bet365 to take another step towards the knockout stages by coming out on top here.

Julian Stephan’s men have picked up just one point from the first available six in their group stage debut so far but can be backed at 15/2 (8.50) to pull off a memorable win in London.

Five of the last eight Champions League matches at this ground have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 4/1 (5.00) on this one also finishing up all square.

Chelsea vs Rennes Team News

Christian Pulisic is out after injuring his hamstring in the warm-up for Saturday’s win over Burnley, joining Kepa and Billy Gilmour on the sidelines.

Eduardo Camavinga, Daniele Rugani and Faitout Maouassa are all ruled out due to injury for the visitors, although M’Baye Niang could be involved after returning to training.

Chelsea vs Rennes Preview

This match also serves as a reunion for Edouard Mendy, the goalkeeper Frank Lampard brought in from France in order to replace the hapless Kepa.

The Senegal international has made a strong start to life at his new club, conceding just once in six matches since his arrival and keeping a clean sheet in each of the most recent five.

He will be confident of extending that record considering the Ligue 1 side are yet to score from open play in this competition and have hit the net just five times in their last five fixtures.

Chelsea vs Rennes Tips and Predictions

Having lost two of their most recent three, odds of 5/4 (2.25) seem generous on Rennes falling to another defeat while failing to score against a newly robust Chelsea side.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Despite struggling domestically, the Catalans have been in strong form in the Champions League and we are backing that run to continue on Wednesday

Barcelona welcome Dynamo Kiev to Camp Nou on Wednesday evening with Ronald Koeman’s side aiming to continue to their strong start in Group G of the Champions League.

The Blaugrana have convincingly won both of their European matches this term, in stark contrast to their start to the La Liga campaign where they sit 12th after six games. 

Barcelona vs Dynamo Kiev Latest Odds

Barca are unbeaten in their last 36 Champions League matches at Camp Nou and bet365 offer them at just 1/14 (1.07).

The visitors would have been rank outsiders anyway but Andriy Shevchenko will also be without a host of players due to coronavirus, and the side from Ukraine are offered at 33/1 (34.0) with the draw at 10/1 (11.00).

Barcelona vs Dynamo Kiev Team News

The Catalans remain without first-choice goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, although the German is closing in on a return from injury, whilst Samuel Umtiti, Ronaldo Araujo and Philippe Coutinho are all still sidelined.

Dynamo have named a travelling squad of just 13 players for the trip to Spain, with nine regulars missing due to coronavirus and Sergiy Sydorchuk is suspended. Third-choice goalkeeper Ruslan Neshcheret should start.

Barcelona vs Dynamo Kiev Preview

Saturday evening saw the Blaugrana play out a frustrating 1-1 draw at Alaves, with Koeman afterwards rueing his side’s squandered chances.

Indeed, it was a similar story last week against Juventus where Barca created plenty of openings but did not manage to score their second goal until injury time to kill off the game.

However, the hosts should be far too strong for a Dynamo side missing so many players especially after being so clinical in dispatching Ferencvaros by a 5-1 scoreline two weeks ago.

Barca have scored at least three goals in six of their last eight Champions League games at Camp Nou and should be able to record another clear win against lower ranked opposition.

Barcelona vs Dynamo Kiev Tips And Predictions

In an extremely one-sided market backing the hosts to win both halves, as they did in their last home European game, at 8/11 (1.72) looks like an appealing option. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>This Champions League clash is a rematch of last season's semi-final and our tipster is backing one of the visitors' most in-form attackers to strike

RB Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain are both looking for their second Champions League win of the campaign when they meet on Wednesday night.

The two sides have each beaten Istanbul Basaksehir and lost to Manchester United in Group H so far, meaning this clash could go some way to deciding who reaches the knockout stages.

RB Leipzig vs PSG Latest Odds

RB Leipzig lost 5-0 at Old Trafford last Wednesday but are 11/8 (2.38) favourites with bet365 to bounce back with victory.

This is a rematch of one of last season’s semi-finals which PSG won 3-0 and the Ligue 1 champions are 15/8 (2.88) to emerge victorious in this clash as well.

A draw would keep both sides in contention ahead of the rematch in three weeks and that is priced at 5/2 (3.50).

RB Leipzig vs PSG Team News

The Bundesliga outfit are without Marcel Halstenberg, Fabrice Hartmann, Lucas Klostermann and Konrad Laimer, meaning Julian Nagelsmann may have some shuffling to do ahead of Wednesday.

PSG have plenty of high-profile absences with Kylian Mbappe, Mauro Icardi, Leandro Paredes, Marco Verratti, Julian Draxler, Neymar, Juan Bernat and Alexandre Letellier all out, whilst Angel Di Maria is doubtful.

RB Leipzig vs PSG Preview

Although PSG are missing some of their most talented attackers in the likes of Mbappe, Neymar and Icardi, the in-form Moise Kean still boasts plenty of firepower with four goals in his last three appearances.

If Di Maria is able to prove his fitness then that is still a fearsome front three, and his deputy Pablo Sarabia offers plenty that RB Leipzig’s struggling defence may not be able to deal with.

Nagelsmann’s men have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last three matches and confidence may be low after that 5-0 drubbing by Man United was followed up with a 1-0 defeat at Borussia Monchengladbach at the weekend.

RB Leipzig vs PSG Tips and Predictions

PSG still have a formidable team despite the multitude of injuries, and bet365’s price of 11/8 (2.38) on Kean to extend his strong scoring run looks worthy, especially with the on-loan Everton man likely to be on penalty duty.

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

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Premier League side have been in strong form yet are still conceding goals, and so we are opposing them to keep a clean sheet in Europe this week

Tottenham travel to Bulgaria on Thursday evening to face Ludogorets in Group J of the Europa League.

Jose Mourinho’s men suffered a defeat to Antwerp on matchday two of the competition but are clear favourites to claim a victory against the bottom team in the group.

Ludogorets vs Tottenham Latest Odds

Their loss in Belgium last week remains Spurs’ only defeat in their last 12 matches, with Mourinho’s side particularly strong domestically.

The manager is expected to rotate his squad on Thursday night but the Premier League outfit are nevertheless highly fancied, priced at 1/3 (1.33) with bet365.

Ludogorets have lost both of their matches in the competition so far and are available at 15/2 (8.50) with the draw offered at 9/2 (5.50).

Ludogorets vs Tottenham Team News

Spurs have no major injury concerns, but Harry Kane and Son Heung-min are yet to start a game in the group stages and are likely to be on the bench once more along with the likes of Toby Aldeweireld and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

The Bulgarians will be without their top scorer this season in Higinio Marin, with the Spaniard suffering a serious knee injury.

Ludogorets vs Tottenham Preview

Last week’s performance in Belgium was one of the poorest of the season from Tottenham and Mourinho will expect much better from his side even if he does rotate the squad.

There are still defensive issues for the north Londoners to address, though, and just two clean sheets in 13 competitive fixtures so far this term underline the work that is still to be done.

Ludogorets have scored in each of their last 10 games in all competitions including in both of their group games so far, and will be looking to take advantage of Spurs’ poor record at the back.

The Bulgarian champions have also netted in nine of their last 12 Europa League matches, including qualifiers, and last season they scored in five of their six group games as well as at Inter in the knockout stages.

Ludogorets vs Tottenham Tips and Predictions

The hosts are offered at 4/6 (1.66) to net while both teams to score is available at 4/5 (1.80) with bet365 and offers decent value ahead of this Europa League clash.

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

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>On a high after their Old Trafford win, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Gunners to ease towards the Europa League knockout stages against Moe's men

Arsenal will be looking to move clear at the top of their Europa League group when Molde visit the Emirates Stadium on Thursday evening.

The Gunners are ahead of their guests on goal difference after both took six points from their opening two group stage matches against Rapid Vienna and Dundalk.

Arsenal vs Molde Latest Odds

Having lost just one of their last 11 matches on home turf in all competitions, Arsenal are 2/7 (1.29) favourites with bet365 to make it three wins from three here.

However, Erling Moe’s team comes into this match on the back of a six-game winning streak and can be backed at 8/1 (9.00) to extend that run with a shock win or 5/1 (6.00) to earn a creditable draw.

Arsenal vs Molde Team News

Calum Chambers, Pablo Mari and Gabriel Martinelli are all ruled out, although David Luiz could be back in contention following a thigh injury.

Kristoffer Haraldseid is the only absentee for the guests, having been ruled out for the entire season with a cruciate ligament injury.

Arsenal vs Molde Preview

With the other two teams in the group both on zero points, Mikel Arteta will know that victory in this game could almost seal progression with three matches to spare – an appealing prospect considering this season’s hectic fixture list.

On a high after last weekend’s long-awaited victory at Old Trafford – their first there in 14 years – his side will be confident of easing to victory over a team that was forced to come from behind to win in Dundalk and scraped past Rapid Vienna 1-0 in Norway.

Having won only won six out of 20 Europa League matches on the road, it is hard to see Molde competing against a home side that has only lost three out of 19 in their own backyard in this competition – winning eight of the most recent 10.

Arsenal vs Molde Tips and Predictions

All in all, odds of 4/5 (1.80) seem like solid value on a motivated Arsenal winning by at least two clear goals when Molde come to town.

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

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Foxes are top of their Europa League group after opening the tournament with two wins but our tipster is backing a tight clash on Thursday

Leicester City can take a massive step towards the Europa League knockout stages when they host Braga in Group G on Thursday night.

The Foxes come into the match in good form, having won their previous two games in the competition and most recently beat Leeds United 4-1 in the Premier League on Monday night.

Leicester City vs Braga Latest Odds

Having won their last four games across all competitions, bet365 make Leicester 4/6 (1.67) favourites to add to that on Thursday.

Braga are also in good form with six victories in a row but are 39/10 (4.90) outsiders to win at the King Power Stadium and leapfrog Leicester in Group G.

Neither side have drawn a fixture this season and a first stalemate for both teams is available at 3/1 (4.0) which would likely see the hosts remain top of the group by virtue of a better disciplinary record.

Leicester City vs Braga Team News

Timothy Castagne, Caglar Soyuncu, Daniel Amartey, Wilfred Ndidi and Ricardo Pereira all remain out for the Foxes, whilst James Maddison and Cengiz Under could feature from the start after coming off the bench against Leeds.

Rui Fonte is a long-term absentee for Braga, who otherwise have a full complement of players for this clash.

Leicester City vs Braga Preview

Two in-form teams facing off usually leads to a tight affair, especially with neither side wanting to lose ground on the other in Group G and two tough defences on show.

Braga’s strong backline have kept three clean sheets in their last four games and will certainly back themselves to keep things tight against a Leicester side who played as recently as Monday night.

The Foxes themselves have shipped just two goals in their last four in all competitions despite a relatively depleted defence, and so they too should be set for a strong performance.

Leicester City vs Braga Tips and Predictions

There is no doubt that both sides have talented attacking players but defences could be set to take centre-stage for this one and bet365 go Evens (2.0) that fewer than three goals are scored.

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

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Catalans have been in fine scoring form in the Champions League and we think their La Liga clash this weekend will see plenty of goals as well

Barcelona welcome Real Betis to Camp Nou on Saturday afternoon with Ronald Koeman’s side looking to get back on track in La Liga.

The Blaugrana have failed to win any of their last four domestic clashes and come into this weekend’s round of fixtures in 12th place, some nine points off the pace already.

Their opponents are a Betis side who have won four and lost four of their opening eight games, although Los Verdiblancos have managed just three wins in their last 23 away La Liga games.

Barcelona vs Real Betis Latest Odds

Betis have won just two of their last 16 matches on the road and bet365 offer them at 7/1 (8.00) to claim a victory in Catalonia.

The hosts, for their part, are available at 9/25 (1.36) with the draw priced at 4/1 (5.00).

Barcelona vs Real Betis Team News

Marc-Andre ter Stegen should make his first La Liga appearance of the campaign after recovering from injury, but Ronald Araujo, Samuel Umtiti and Philippe Coutinho are definitely out while Clement Lenglet is a doubt.

The visitors have doubts over centre-back Sideni, midfielder Andres Guardado and forward Juanmi Jimenez, while Victory Camarasa is a long-term absentee.

Barcelona vs Real Betis Preview

Wednesday night saw Barca record their third win out of three games in the Champions League to practically assure their place in the knockout stages.

Koeman will be hoping to transfer that form into La Liga where he has seen his side lose to Getafe and Real Madrid and draw with Alaves and Sevilla over the last four weeks.

The problem for the Catalans has been a lack of efficiency in front of goal while also conceding regularly and although Ter Stegen should help solidify things, the German was called into action on multiple occasions against a much-weakened Dynamo Kiev side.

Betis have the attacking talent to trouble Barca and there is every chance that this will be a high-scoring encounter as this fixture has regularly been over the last few years.

Barcelona vs Real Betis Tips and Predictions

Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score is priced at evens (2.00) and looks an excellent option, with Barcelona conceding in six of their last seven competitive games.

This bet has paid out in each of the last four meetings between these sides and should do once more on Saturday. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Leeds have provided plenty of entertainment in the Premier League this season and our tipster is backing more action when they travel to Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace and Leeds United are both looking to get their Premier League campaigns back on track when they meet at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon.

The Eagles opened up with victory in each of their first two matches but have managed just four points in the five games since, most recently going down 2-0 at Wolves.

It has been a similar story for Leeds as well, who won two of their first three on their return to the top flight but only picked up one win in four games in October.

Crystal Palace vs Leeds United Latest Odds

Leeds have won their last two away games in the league, taking the points at Aston Villa and Sheffield United, and are 7/5 (2.40) favourites with bet365 to extend that run here.

In contrast, Roy Hodgson’s side have only won one of their three matches at Selhurst Park this season and are 2/1 (3.0) outsiders to beat Leeds for the first time in over nine years.

Both teams have only drawn one of their seven respective league outings so far and a stalemate is available at 12/5 (3.40) with the online bookmaker.

Crystal Palace vs Leeds United Team News

Luka Milivojevic is suspended after being sent off against Wolves last time out, but otherwise Hodgson has a clean bill of health.

Rodrigo is self-isolating after being in close contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus, whilst Raphinha, Kalvin Phillips, Diego Llorente and Adam Forshaw are all injured.

Crystal Palace vs Leeds United Preview

Leeds’ impressive start to the season has been well-documented and whilst they were brought back down to Earth with a 4-1 defeat at Elland Road by Leicester, that should not deter them as the Whites still carved out plenty of chances to score.

With 13 strikes to their name this season, Marcelo Bielsa’s side will feel confident of breaching a Palace side with just one clean sheet to their name this season – which came all the way back on the opening day.

As well, only two teams have tallied more shots on target than Leeds’ 41 and it could be another fruitful outing for the West Yorkshire side considering they have scored in six of their seven matches so far.

Crystal Palace vs Leeds United Tips and Predictions

Leeds have won over plenty of doubters already after their exciting start to the season and the 11/8 (2.38) quote from bet365 on Bielsa’s men to score over 1.5 goals offers the best bet for punters ahead of this Premier League clash on Friday.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With the side from the capital in superb defensive form, we are backing them to keep a clean sheet against the struggling South Yorkshire outfit

Chelsea welcome Sheffield United to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon with Frank Lampard’s men aiming to continue their recent strong defensive form.

The Blues have kept five consecutive clean sheets for the first time in a decade and will fancy their chances of extending that run against a side that have picked up just one point from a possible 21 at the start of the season.

Chelsea vs Sheffield United Latest Odds

The side from west London have won seven of their last nine home league matches and bet365 offer them at 4/11 (1.36)   to extend that run on Saturday.

Chris Wilder’s team, meanwhile, have lost nine of their last 10 league clashes and are priced at 15/2 (8.50) with the draw at 4/1 (5.00) .

Chelsea vs Sheffield United Team News

The hosts will be without Kai Havertz and Billy Gilmour, while Christian Pulisic is being assessed to see if he can return from his thigh injury.

For the visitors, Lys Mousset, Jack O’Connell and John Fleck are all out injured while Ethan Amapadu is unable to face his parent club.

Chelsea vs Sheffield United Preview

The Blues have undergone a defensive transformation in recent weeks, going from one of the most open teams in the division to one of the most solid.

Indeed, five consecutive clean sheets in all competitions is Chelsea’s best run in 10 years and it is no coincidence that it had coincided with the arrival of new goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, who has conceded just once in the seven games he has featured in since his move from Rennes.

The Blades, for their part, have failed to score in six of their last 10 Premier League matches and while Wilder’s men have been more competitive than their results might suggest, they are surely in for another difficult afternoon this weekend.

Chelsea vs Sheffield United Tips and Predictions

Chelsea are offered at evens (2.00) to keep a clean sheet and at 13/10 (2.30) both of which looks like solid options given the respective records of both teams.

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