The Long Haul: 26/1 BTTS six-fold accumulator for this week!
Before becoming a Sports Journalist for Free Super Tips, Aaron spent three years studying Sports Journalism at the University of Sunderland while taking in the Black Cats' 'glory years' under Martin O'Neill. Now back in Northern Ireland he turns niche stats into predictions for FST, while he's one of the few people on this island who is equally comfortable at Windsor Park and the Aviva.
UEFA’s competition tweaks mean we can look forward to Champions League games in January, but the Champions League and Europa League wrap up for Christmas after the midweek fixtures. That’s followed by another packed domestic calendar at the weekend, so expect plenty of entertainment across the coming days.
I’ve poured over this week’s fixtures to pick out a BTTS tip each day from Tuesday to Sunday. You can see the 26/1 tip below, which was picked out with bet365. New bet365 customers can also take advantage of this great offer below!
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Tuesday – Leeds vs Middlesbrough
Leeds sit second in the Championship after four wins from five, but they face a huge test on Tuesday night. Middlesbrough’s good run has taken them up to fifth and they’ve already won 3-0 at Elland Road in the Carabao Cup this term.
The league clashes between these two last term saw a combined 12 goals, while 26 goals have been shared across Middlesbrough’s last five away trips – with both teams scoring in each. They can take the game to Leeds, so expect this to be high-scoring.
Wednesday – Juventus vs Manchester City
Manchester City are showing little sign of improvement at the back, but that hasn’t really altered their BTTS odds. The Citizens have kept one clean sheet in their last nine matches and even in that game they conceded 1.0 Expected Goals.
While Juve have a defensive reputation, they are on the back of consecutive score draws. Thiago Motta’s side have one clean sheet in five Champions League games, and they were fortunate to get that after Aston Villa’s late disallowed goal in their last European game.
Thursday – Viktoria Plzen vs Manchester United
Ruben Amorim’s new dawn at Manchester United isn’t off to a strong start, following Saturday’s 3-2 loss to Nottingham Forest. The Red Devils have conceded in four of their first five games under the new boss and Thursday’s European trip could be another tough test.
Plzen have scored in seven consecutive games, while they’ve netted twice in four of their last five games in Europe. However, the Czech side have also managed just one clean sheet from their last five in the Europa League, so back goals for both sides.
Friday – Freiburg vs Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg made it five wins on the bounce with Sunday’s 4-3 victory over Mainz and they’ve provided plenty of entertainment this season.
Wolfsburg have scored at least three times in four of their last five away trips, but they meet a Freiburg side who have scored 11 times in six home Bundesliga games. The hosts have just one clean sheet at home, while Wolfsburg have failed to shut out any top-half side.
Saturday – Marseille vs Lille
Lille’s 3-1 victory against Brest was the sixth time in their last seven games in which both teams scored. More entertainment is expected this weekend when they head to Roberto De Zerbi’s Marseille.
De Zerbi has his side ahead of Lille in the Champions League chase, but his adventurous style has some downsides. The hosts have kept one clean sheet at home since he took charge, so more goals can be expected at the Velodrome.
Sunday – Brighton vs Crystal Palace
Brighton failed to hold on their 2-0 lead at Leicester on Sunday and now they face a fiery clash with rivals Crystal Palace. Each of the Seagulls’ last eight matches have seen both teams score, with BTTS landing in 12 of their last 13 too.
As for Palace, their performances have improved but they’ve failed to convert that into victories. The Eagles have had three score draws in their previous four. Oliver Glasner’s side have also failed to score just once on the road this season. Back them to add to Brighton’s run of seven consecutive home games without a clean sheet for either side.
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