Mega Accumulator Tip
Moreirense haven’t failed to score at home this term, including a 2-1 reverse against Porto. The hosts have lost all their meetings with the top five, while Benfica have won all but one of their away trips, while they’ve seen BTTS land in their previous three.
Stuttgart look the right side away at Werder Bremen. They sit higher in the table, have picked up more points, and their back line is marginally more reliable than Bremen’s leaky defence. Werder have struggled to keep clean sheets both home and away, and Stuttgart’s ability to grind out narrow victories makes them a solid away bet here.
Villarreal look a strong bet to continue their excellent away form at struggling Levante. The visitors have won their last three league road trips and sit comfortably inside the top three, while Levante are rock-bottom and have lost five straight home games. Villarreal’s consistency, especially when scoring first, makes them hard to oppose here.
Bologna sit fifth in Serie A, two places above Juventus, and have scored at least twice in eight of 14 league games. They have found the net in ten of their last 11 matches and conceded just four goals in six home games. Juventus have gone six away games without a clean sheet.
Strasbourg are eighth in Ligue 1, five places and five points above Lorient, and have won five of their last seven home games. Lorient have lost nine of their last 11 away matches, remain winless on the road this season, and have scored just twice in seven away games.
Alverca have won two on the spin and should be able to make it three when they face strugglers Arouca. The home side have lost five on the bounce and have shipped 18 goals in that spell. Their defensive issues spell trouble once again.
NBA Cup Double Tip
This is the fourth meeting between these two sides already, with the Magic winning two of the first three encounters. The Knicks being favoured by 5 points seems a little harsh on neutral ground, given the Magic have won eight of their last 11, while they’re impressing at both ends of the court.
The Thunder have been excellent defensively this season, while the Spurs will be much improved at that side of the court with Victor Wembanyama returning. San Antonio have a defensive rating of 112.9 points allowed per 100 possessions with Wemby available. However, his return could disjoint an offense which has been great of late. The game should be tense with a place in the final on the line, so the under appeals.
NBA Cup Best Bet Tip
The Thunder have been excellent defensively this season, while the Spurs will be much improved at that side of the court with Victor Wembanyama returning. San Antonio have a defensive rating of 112.9 points allowed per 100 possessions with Wemby available. However, his return could disjoint an offense which has been great of late. The game should be tense with a place in the final on the line, so the under appeals.
NFL Accumulator Tip
The Texans enter Week 15 riding a 5-game winning streak and fielding the NFL’s top overall and scoring defense, making them strong favorites to beat and cover against Arizona. The Cardinals have lose 5 in a row, are stuck with a limited offense without Kyler Murray, and continue to struggle defensively with one of the league’s worst pass rushes. With Houston surging at 8-5 while continuously covering the spread as well, this matchup heavily favors the home team.
The Bills are clinging to their faint AFC East hopes and need a road win at New England, looking to avenge their Week 5 loss while riding improved play behind Josh Allen. The Patriots have secured 10 straight wins behind MVP candidate Drake Maye, but most of those victories have come against sub-.500 opponents. Buffalo has been inconsistent off big wins, but this profiles as a strong revenge spot against a red-hot but largely untested Pats squad where the occasion could be too much for them.
The NFC’s No. 1 seed remains wide open, with the 10-3 Rams and Seahawks neck-and-neck as LA looks to handle an inconsistent 8-5 Detroit squad on Sunday. The Lions have struggled to find last year’s form, alternating wins and losses for 9 straight games and producing far fewer points following victories, while the Rams just bounced back from their disappointing loss to the Panthers in a big way behind a sharp Matthew Stafford, absolutely decimating the Cardinals. With Los Angeles dominant at home and Detroit unreliable on the road, the Rams should be able to win this one by at least a touchdown.
The Packers roll into Denver on a 4-game heater and are back atop the NFC North, while the Broncos return home riding an 11-game winning streak at Mile High and quietly boasting one of the league’s stingiest defenses. Both teams have been shaky against the spread, but Green Bay has steadied itself on the road, going 4-0-1 away from Lambeau Field since late September. Despite Denver’s home dominance and underdog success, this matchup sets up well for the Packers.
Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy flashed his good side again in Week 14, but despite a clean stat line and a hot start from Minnesota, the rookie still hasn’t proven he can deliver consistent, trustworthy production. The Vikings can however lean on their top-10 defense to keep them competitive against a Dallas offense that, despite a stumble in Detroit, still grades as one of the league’s most efficient units. Dallas’ defense remains vulnerable so McCarthy can have some success alongside his two-headed rushing monster in Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason. Dallas should prevail but Minnesota can push them all the way.
NFL Double Tip
The NFC’s No. 1 seed remains wide open, with the 10-3 Rams and Seahawks neck-and-neck as LA looks to handle an inconsistent 8-5 Detroit squad on Sunday. The Lions have struggled to find last year’s form, alternating wins and losses for 9 straight games and producing far fewer points following victories, while the Rams just bounced back from their disappointing loss to the Panthers in a big way behind a sharp Matthew Stafford, absolutely decimating the Cardinals. With Los Angeles dominant at home and Detroit unreliable on the road, the Rams should be able to win this one by at least a touchdown.
The Packers roll into Denver on a 4-game heater and are back atop the NFC North, while the Broncos return home riding an 11-game winning streak at Mile High and quietly boasting one of the league’s stingiest defenses. Both teams have been shaky against the spread, but Green Bay has steadied itself on the road, going 4-0-1 away from Lambeau Field since late September. Despite Denver’s home dominance and underdog success, this matchup sets up well for the Packers.
NFL Best Bet Tip
Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy flashed his good side again in Week 14, but despite a clean stat line and a hot start from Minnesota, the rookie still hasn’t proven he can deliver consistent, trustworthy production. The Vikings can however lean on their top-10 defense to keep them competitive against a Dallas offense that, despite a stumble in Detroit, still grades as one of the league’s most efficient units. Dallas’ defense remains vulnerable so McCarthy can have some success alongside his two-headed rushing monster in Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason. Dallas should prevail but Minnesota can push them all the way.
Overnight Best Bet Tip
Newcastle Jets have lost five of their first seven league games, and they’ve suffered two defeats on their travels already. They head to a Wellington side who have picked up home wins over Adelaide United and Brisbane Roar, so back the hosts to secure all three points.
Match Goals Accumulator Tip
Over 3.5 goals looks the standout bet when Bayern Munich host Mainz. Bayern are in devastating attacking form, scoring at least three goals in each of their last three Bundesliga games and regularly producing goal-heavy matches at the Allianz Arena. With Mainz bottom of the table and conceding freely, this has all the makings of another high-scoring Bayern win.
Over 3.5 goals has landed in each of Go Ahead Eagles’ last three Eredivisie games, while 62% of their trips this term have featured four goals or more. Twente have already won and lost 3-2 at home this term, so back them to be involved in another thriller.
After a difficult start, Dender appear to have found their feet in the top flight. After struggling to find the net, both teams have scored in each of their last eight games. The hosts have scored twice in four straight matches, winning 2-1 in two of their previous three. Club Brugge’s form has fallen apart, so back them to play their part in another high-scoring game for Dender.
Monaco have lost four of their first seven away trips, conceding 14 times. They head to an in-form Marseille side who have been stellar at their own ground. OM have averaged 3.29 goals per game across an unbeaten start at home, while they won 3-2 in the Champions League midweek.
Sunderland vs Newcastle Bet Builder Tip
Dan Ballard to score anytime
Ballard has delivered on the big occasion already for Sunderland, sending them to the play-off final last term. He netted in their Premier League opener and grabbed the opener in their home meeting with league leaders Arsenal.
Nordi Mukiele to be carded
Mukiele was booked four times for Leverkusen in limited minutes last term, and he’s already been cautioned twice for Sunderland this season. The defender faces the in-form Anthony Gordon, so back the right-back to pick up a booking.
Premier League Accumulator Tip
Manchester City have won eight of their last ten games after beating Real Madrid 2-1 in midweek and they should be able to extend that run against an injury-hit Crystal Palace side. The Eagles will be without key man Daniel Munoz and that could be critical to their chances.
Newcastle’s last eight Premier League games have seen both teams score, while BTTS has landed in nine of their last 11 across all competitions. Sunderland have conceded in each of their last seven, but they’ve struck 14 goals across their first seven home games.
Tottenham have scored in each of their away games this term, averaging 2.14 goals per match. However, Spurs have been shaky at the back and they’re aiming to keep a third straight clean sheet for the first time under Thomas Frank. Forest have struggled for clean sheets but they have the attacking talent in inflict some damage on Spurs.
Aston Villa have won eight straight games, while they’ve won 14 of their last 16 matches. West Ham have suffered five defeats in seven home games this term, while they’ve lost all of their encounters with the top five.
Manchester City are the only visiting team to have won at Brentford this season and it is difficult to see Leeds getting something from their trip to London as the Whites have struggled on the road.
Both Teams to Score Accumulator Tip
Tottenham have scored in each of their away games this term, averaging 2.14 goals per match. However, Spurs have been shaky at the back and they’re aiming to keep a third straight clean sheet for the first time under Thomas Frank. Forest have struggled for clean sheets but they have the attacking talent in inflict some damage on Spurs.
Newcastle’s last eight Premier League games have seen both teams score, while BTTS has landed in nine of their last 11 across all competitions. Sunderland have conceded in each of their last seven, but they’ve struck 14 goals across their first seven home games.
Both sides have been involved in frequent BTTS games. Both teams have scored in Benfica’s last three league matches and in seven of Moreirense’s last nine. Moreirense have scored in all six home games this season, while both teams netted in five of the last seven meetings.
Famalicao’s success this season has been built on a solid defence, but they have started to crumble recently, conceding five goals in their last three. Estoril, meanwhile, have shipped 22 in 13 games and backing both teams to score, which landed in this pair’s recent cup clash, looks the best bet.
Bet to Net Treble Tip
Jeremy Doku already has three goals this season and he was in fine form in Manchester City’s win over Real Madrid in midweek. Up against Crystal Palace’s Nathaniel Clyne the City winger should have plenty of success and is fancied to score.
Watkins has 1.8 xG across his last two Premier League appearances, suggesting his side are getting him far better service in the final third. West Ham have been easily exposed this term, so Watkins is an appealing anytime scorer option.
Igor Thiago has stepped up to the plate after Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa left Brentford and the Brazilian poses a big threat to the Leeds defence.
Experts' Accumulator Tip
Manchester City are the only visiting team to have won at Brentford this season and it is difficult to see Leeds getting something from their trip to London as the Whites have struggled on the road.
Alex: Lorient have the worst away record in Ligue 1 with a meagre two points collected from a possible 21. 15 of Strasbourg’s 22 points this season have been won on home soil, and they head into this tie having won three of their last four home games in all competitions.
Aaron A: Marseille have won five and drawn two of their seven home games in Ligue 1, while Monaco have lost four of their last five matches in Ligue 1 and, having suffered defeats in their last two road outings at Rennes and Brest.
James: Aberdeen are on a six-game unbeaten run in the league, winning four and drawing two. Kilmarnock are in the midst of a nine-match streak without a victory – last tasting success at the beginning of October.
Joe: Real should be too strong for an Alaves side who have lost three of their last four in the league and have only scored 13 times in 15 league games. Real Madrid have won the last seven meetings between these two teams and they should be able to get back on track by extending that run in this one.
Aaron: Moreirense haven’t failed to score at home this term, including a 2-1 reverse against Porto. The hosts have lost all their meetings with the top five, while Benfica have won all but one of their away trips, while they’ve seen BTTS land in their previous three.
Correct Score Double Tip
Celtic should claim the trophy inside 90 minutes against a St Mirren side that have lost 13 of their last 15 meetings with the Bhoys, but Celtic have only kept one clean sheet in their last five games and may concede to St Mirren, who have scored in their last three outings.
Brentford have beaten Newcastle, Manchester United and Burnley 3-1 at home this season and this game could end in a similar manner with Leeds making little impact on the road so far this term.
Both Teams to Score & Win Double Tip
Moreirense haven’t failed to score at home this term, including a 2-1 reverse against Porto. The hosts have lost all their meetings with the top five, while Benfica have won all but one of their away trips, while they’ve seen BTTS land in their previous three.
Manchester City are the only visiting team to have won at Brentford this season and it is difficult to see Leeds getting something from their trip to London as the Whites have lost six of their seven trips. However, Brentford have conceded in four of their five home wins, while BTTS has landed in Leeds’ previous five.
Bet of the Day Tip
Both sides have been involved in frequent BTTS games. Both teams have scored in Benfica’s last three league matches and in seven of Moreirense’s last nine. Moreirense have scored in all six home games this season, while both teams netted in five of the last seven meetings.
Evening Accumulator Tip
Real Madrid may have only won two of their last eight games but they should be able to get back on track against a goalshy Alaves team. Los Blancos have won 19 of the last 21 meetings between this pair.
Marseille look the strongest bet when they host Monaco at the Stade Vélodrome. Roberto De Zerbi’s side are ruthless going forward, scoring more Ligue 1 goals than anyone else this season and averaging over three per game at home. Monaco arrive out of form, with defensive issues that Marseille are well equipped to exploit.
Bologna sit fifth in Serie A, two places above Juventus, and have scored at least twice in eight of 14 league games. They have found the net in ten of their last 11 matches and conceded just four goals in six home games. Juventus have gone six away games without a clean sheet.
Alverca have won two on the spin and should be able to make it three when they face strugglers Arouca. The home side have lost five on the bounce and have shipped 18 goals in that spell. Their defensive issues spell trouble once again.
Double Chance Accumulator Tip
Despite a recent 4-1 home defeat to Newcastle, Everton’s defence has been solid in the last few weeks and they look capable of earning something against Chelsea, who have not won any of their last four matches.
Liverpool gained a boost by beating Inter in the Champions League on Tuesday, but Brighton have kept clean sheets in their last two away matches and should be confident they can get something from their trip to Anfield.
Torino are on a three-match losing streak in Serie A and two of those have come at home, while the impressive Cremonese have won their last two and have picked up two wins from their last three away games.
Cercle Brugge are second bottom in the Belgium First Division A and have lost five of their last six games. They are on a three-match losing streak at home, while Mechelen have won three of their last four league away days.
Underdog Treble Tip
Tranmere look the right side of this. They’re scoring freely, striking in eight of their last nine league games and hitting at least two in their last three. Crewe, meanwhile, have gone flat on the road, winless in their last three away and leaking in 17 of their last 20. With Tranmere strong at home, the hosts deserve backing.
Cercle Brugge are second bottom in the Belgium First Division A and have lost five of their last six games. They are on a three-match losing streak at home, while Mechelen have won three of their last four league away days.
Torino are on a three-match losing streak in Serie A and two of those have come at home, while the impressive Cremonese have won their last two and have picked up two wins from their last three away games.
Super Mega Accumulator Tip
Tranmere look the right side of this. They’re scoring freely, striking in eight of their last nine league games and hitting at least two in their last three. Crewe, meanwhile, have gone flat on the road, winless in their last three away and leaking in 17 of their last 20. With Tranmere strong at home, the hosts deserve backing.
Cercle Brugge are second bottom in the Belgium First Division A and have lost five of their last six games. They are on a three-match losing streak at home, while Mechelen have won three of their last four league away days.
Torino are on a three-match losing streak in Serie A and two of those have come at home, while the impressive Cremonese have won their last two and have picked up two wins from their last three away games.
Augsburg have taken just one point from their last five Bundesliga away games, but they have scored in all seven of their trips away this season and may net a consolation against an Eintracht Frankfurt side that have only kept two clean sheets in ten attempts at home.
Bayer Leverkusen have won seven of their 13 league games and should be able to add to that tally when they host a Cologne side who have just one victory in their last eight. The visitors could get on the scoresheet in a defeat.
Barcelona have only kept one clean sheet in their last 16 games so Osauna can get on the scoresheet in this one. However Barcelona have won 13 of their 16 league matches this season and are fancied to extend that record with another victory in which both teams score.
Hoffenheim have won their last three home games and have scored three goals in each of those victories, while visitors Hamburger have lost their last three Bundesliga away days, including a 4-1 thrashing at Cologne.
Blackburn may be 20th in the Championship standings, but they have taken ten points from their last four away games and should have the beating of the struggling Portsmouth, who enter this tie on a three-match losing streak and with three defeats in their last five at Fratton Park.
Both Teams to Score & Win Treble Tip
Augsburg have taken just one point from their last five Bundesliga away games, but they have scored in all seven of their trips away this season and may net a consolation against an Eintracht Frankfurt side that have only kept two clean sheets in ten attempts at home.
Bayer Leverkusen have won seven of their 13 league games and should be able to add to that tally when they host a Cologne side who have just one victory in their last eight. The visitors could get on the scoresheet in a defeat.
Barcelona have only kept one clean sheet in their last 16 games so Osauna can get on the scoresheet in this one. However Barcelona have won 13 of their 16 league matches this season and are fancied to extend that record with another victory in which both teams score.
Goals Galore Accumulator Tip
Hoffenheim have won their last three home games and have scored three goals in each of those victories, while visitors Hamburger have lost their last three Bundesliga away days, including a 4-1 thrashing at Cologne.
AVS are already tailed off in the Portuguese Primeira Liga and a trip to Sporting Lisbon looks a daunting one, so expect a hefty win for the home side who are looking to maintain a title push.
Six of Metz’ 15 league games this season have seen them lose games which also produce four or more goals and despite PSG’s injury issues they are fancied to inflict another heavy defeat on the Ligue 1 basement boys.
Each of Rennes’ last four home games have featured three or more goals and over 2.5 goals has also landed in three of Brest’s last four on the road.
Both Teams to Score Treble Tip
Augsburg have taken just one point from their last five Bundesliga away games, but they have scored in all seven of their trips away this season and may net a consolation against an Eintracht Frankfurt side that have only kept two clean sheets in ten attempts at home.
Bayer Leverkusen have won seven of their 13 league games and should be able to add to that tally when they host a Cologne side who have just one victory in their last eight. The visitors could get on the scoresheet in a defeat.
Barcelona have only kept one clean sheet in their last 16 games so Osauna can get on the scoresheet in this one. However Barcelona have won 13 of their 16 league matches this season and are fancied to extend that record with another victory in which both teams score.
Premier League Bet to Net Double Tip
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has netted in three of his last four Premier League games for Everton and he can boost that impressive record with another strike against his former club.
Brighton striker Danny Welbeck has been rolling back the years this season, and the veteran looks primed to add to his league tally of seven this weekend.
Premier League Accumulator Tip
Despite a recent 4-1 home defeat to Newcastle, Everton’s defence has been solid in the last few weeks and they look capable of earning something against Chelsea, who have not won any of their last four matches.
Liverpool gained a boost by beating Inter in the Champions League on Tuesday, but Brighton have kept clean sheets in their last two away matches and should be confident they can get something from their trip to Anfield.
Premier League basement boys Wolves have scored only once in seven away games and they look set to be readily outclassed by leaders Arsenal, who have conceded just twice in seven home league matches. The Gunners have won five of their last six meetings with Wolves to nil.
All seven of Burnley’s home league games this season have gone under 2.5 goals and another cagey contest would give them a chance of picking up a positive result, something that looks assured given the pressure on Parker. One or both teams have failed to score in four of Fulham’s last eight top-flight matches to offer further hope.
Perfect 10 Accumulator Tip
Barcelona have only kept one clean sheet in their last 16 games so Osauna can get on the scoresheet in this one. However Barcelona have won 13 of their 16 league matches this season and are fancied to extend that record with another victory in which both teams score.
Premier League basement boys Wolves have scored only once in seven away games and they look set to be readily outclassed by leaders Arsenal, who have conceded just twice in seven home league matches. The Gunners have won five of their last six meetings with Wolves to nil.
Hearts gave their Scottish Premiership title charge a massive boost with a win at Celtic last week and they can get the better of Falkirk, who have won two of their eight home league games this term.
Atalanta have won four of their last five games in all competitions, keeping a clean sheet in three of those, and they should be able to record a win to nil against a Cagliari side who have struggled on their travels this season.
Six of Metz’ 15 league games this season have seen them lose games which also produce four or more goals and despite PSG’s injury issues they are fancied to inflict another heavy defeat on the Ligue 1 basement boys.
AVS are already tailed off in the Portuguese Primeira Liga and a trip to Sporting Lisbon looks a daunting one, so expect a hefty win for the home side who are looking to maintain a title push.
Coventry lead the way in the Championship by five points and continue to blow the opposition away at home, taking 23 points from a possible 27 on their own patch and winning each of their last six here. Bristol City have lost away to Wrexham and Stoke since the start of November, winning just one of their four trips in this period.
Bolton have a fantastic record which has seen them win nine and draw one of their last ten, and they should have the beating of an Exeter side on a three-match losing streak away from home.
Walsall have lost three of their last four away games and could struggle against the in-form Walsall, who enter this match on a five-match winning streak.
Hoffenheim have won their last three home games and have scored three goals in each of those victories, while visitors Hamburger have lost their last three Bundesliga away days, including a 4-1 thrashing at Cologne.
Bet of the Day Tip
Cercle Brugge are second bottom in the Belgium First Division A and have lost five of their last six games. They are on a three-match losing streak at home, while Mechelen have won three of their last four league away days.
3pm Accumulator Tip
Birmingham have won their last four home games by an aggregate scoreline of 14-2 and should have the beating of the out-of-form Charlton, who have now lost five successive games and each of their last three away from home.
Millwall have taken ten points from the last 12 available and have won five of their last six home games. They face a Hull side that have lost away to QPR and Derby in their last three attempts on the road.
Blackburn may be 20th in the Championship standings, but they have taken ten points from their last four away games and should have the beating of the struggling Portsmouth, who enter this tie on a three-match losing streak and with three defeats in their last five at Fratton Park.
Coventry lead the way in the Championship by five points and continue to blow the opposition away at home, taking 23 points from a possible 27 on their own patch and winning each of their last six here. Bristol City have lost away to Wrexham and Stoke since the start of November, winning just one of their four trips in this period.
Premier League Cross-Match Shots Accumulator
Iliman Ndiaye 1+ shots on target vs Chelsea
Iliman Ndiaye leads the Toffees with 10 efforts on target. The midfielder has hit the target with an impressive 62.5% of his shot attempts, so he should thrive against a struggling Chelsea side.
The Blues have conceded 44 shots across their last three games, with Moises Caicedo missing two of those through suspension. The midfielder will be a key absentee once again, so Ndiaye should get plenty of chances, while he’s recorded a shot on target in six of his last eight league outings, including each of his previous three.
Maxim De Cuyper 1+ shots on target vs Liverpool
De Cuyper has five shots on target this term, and the Belgian defender has been noticeably pushing forward in recent weeks. He’s been playing as a winger for spells, which has seen him record season-high numbers for touches in the final third in each of his previous two games. The Belgian has had a shot on target away to Chelsea, Wolves, Arsenal, and Nottingham Forest already this season.
Lesley Ugochukwu 2+ shots vs Fulham
Fulham have faced at least 11 shots in four of their last five games, while they’ve faced 57 across their previous four league trips. Ugochukwu had four shots against West Ham in his previous start as an attacking midfielder. He’s averaging 1.23 shots per 90 minutes in the league, so back him to impress in a key clash for the Clarets.
Ben White 1+ shots on target vs Wolves
Defenders have troubled Wolves across Edwards’ first four games, with his first game in charge seeing defender Daniel Munoz scoring against them for Crystal Palace. Since then, Matty Cash, Lucas Digne, Neco Williams, Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo, and Diogo Dalot have all recorded at least one shot against Wolves from either full-back or wing-back. Arsenal are set to dominate, so back White to impress after taking a shot in three straight games.
Experts' Accumulator Tip
It’s just one win in four games for Chelsea and the Blues look too short when Everton come to Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Enzo Maresca’s men were beaten 2-1 on a tough trip to Atalanta in midweek and the west Londoners appear to have lost their tough in front of goal.Chelsea have scored only three times on their winless run, strikers Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Marc Guiu look short of the required level and wide men Pedro Neto, Estevao and Jamie Gittens and Alejandro Garnachov have hit only seven Premier League goals between them this term.Everton have won four of their last five top-flight matches and the Toffees have enough quality to beat a below-par Chelsea.
Burnley have ranked as the worst team in the Premier League on the underlying numbers for some time and that is starting to be reflected in their results as they have suffered six defeats on the spin.Fulham may have lost 2-1 to Crystal Palace last time out but they had won three of their last five before that and put four past Manchester City.The visitors won’t get many better opportunities to bounce back than a visit to Turf Moor to face a Burnley team who look destined for the drop. Side with Marco Silva’s men to pick up a crucial away win.
Cheltenham upset third-placed Swindon in a 1-0 win on the road on Tuesday and they can build on that when they welcome League Two strugglers Harrogate to Whaddon Road.The Robins are starting to find some form after a slow start to the season, having also won three of their last four in the league at home, and they should have few concerns given second-bottom Harrogate’s recent form.The Yorkshire visitors have endured a nine-game winless run in the fourth tier, and a 2-0 loss at home to Accrington in midweek was their seventh defeat in that spell, which points to more woe at a Cheltenham side that restricted Swindon to no shots on target last time out.
Championship promotion hopefuls Coventry have seen their title odds lengthen after four dropped points in two games, but Frank Lampard’s men should return to winning ways at home to Bristol City.While Cov were second-best to a highly regarded Ipswich outfit at Portman Road last week, they were unfortunate not to respond at the first time of asking at Preston on Tuesday, where they posted 21 shots to the hosts’ six and had an xG figure of 1.95.They remain a formidable outfit on home turf, winning their last six matches and scoring 17 goals.Bristol City, meanwhile, have been inconsistent all season, and while they beat Portsmouth 1-0 in their last road match, a meeting with the Sky Blues represents a significant step up in class.
Any thoughts that Hearts would slip away from the Scottish Premiership title race were firmly kiboshed last week when the Jambos claimed a 2-1 win at Celtic last week following a four-match winless run, and they should follow up with a victory at Falkirk on Saturday.Derek McInnes’s team face Rangers next week when they will look for a fourth league victory over the Old Firm this season, but their focus should be maintained for this trip.The Bairns have had a decent start to their campaign following their promotion last season and a top-six finish looks a realistic aim, but while they have lost just once on their own patch, five of their eight home games have been draws and they have failed to score in their last three league outings.
Cercle Brugge are second bottom in the Belgium First Division A and have picked up just six of their 13-point tally at home, winning one of their nine attempts in front of their own fans. The hosts have lost five of their last six games and haven’t won a league tie since August.Underdogs Mechelen have the second-best away record in the Belgian top flight and head to Brugge having won three of their last four league away games, so they can defy the odds on Saturday.
Correct Score Double Tip
Barcelona beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 in midweek but could go one better against Osasuna. They have already won 3-1 four times this season and that scoreline looks a solid selection considering their attacking options.
Arsenal were 3-0 winners away at Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday and a repeat scenario could be the way to go for correct-score punters, with Wolves’ scoring chances looking slim at the very best.
Evening Accumulator Tip
Atalanta have won four of their last five games in all competitions, keeping a clean sheet in three of those, and they should be able to record a win to nil against a Cagliari side who have struggled on their travels this season.
AVS are already tailed off in the Portuguese Primeira Liga and a trip to Sporting Lisbon looks a daunting one, so expect a hefty win for the home side who are looking to maintain a title push.
Premier League basement boys Wolves have scored only once in seven away games and they look set to be readily outclassed by leaders Arsenal, who have conceded just twice in seven home league matches. The Gunners have won five of their last six meetings with Wolves to nil.
Hearts gave their Scottish Premiership title charge a massive boost with a win at Celtic last week and they can get the better of Falkirk, who have won two of their eight home league games this term.
