Category: Live Matches

Following a thrilling 3-3 draw with Plymouth, Preston will look to claim a major scalp in the EFL Cup last 16 when they face Arsenal on Thursday evening. The Lilywhites have been scoring goals for fun of late and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach against Arsenal. Experienced Ireland midfielder Robbie Brady limped off with injury in the last Championship game, with Brad Potts likely to step up. 

The Gunners, on the other hand, played out a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League derby. Even though Mikel Arteta is going to mix the squad for the EFL Cup game, away win should be considered. Defender Gabriel is unlikely to be risked after limping off with injury at the weekend, with Jakub Kiwior likely to replace him in the starting XI. The likes of Raheem Sterling, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Jorginho are pushing for a start as well.

Score Prediction: Preston 1-2 Arsenal

All eyes will be on Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when Tottenham and Manchester City lock horns in the EFL Cup last 16. Spurs failed to impress in a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace, but they are on a four-game winning run at home in all competitions. Both Richarlison and Timo Werner are pushing for a start, while Heung-min Son remains in the recovery room. Summer signing Dominic Solanke is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts. 

The Citizens, on the other hand, recorded a hard-fought 1-0 win over Southampton at the weekend. As Pep Guardiola is likely to stick to his rotation policy, all Ilkay Gundogan, John Stones, Nathan Ake should be recalled to the starting XI. As Guardiola should mix the squad against Tottenham, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. All Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, Kyle Walker, Jack Grealish, and Jeremy Doku are injured for the visiting side.

Score Prediction: Tottenham 2-2 Manchester City

All eyes will be on Amex Stadium when Brighton and Liverpool lock horns in a highly-anticipated EFL Cup game. The Seagulls dropped two points in a 2-2 draw with Wolverhampton, conceding two late goals, meaning that they could be low on confidence in Wednesday’s clash. Both Brajan Gruda and Ethan Ferguson are in line to return to the starting XI, while all Joao Pedro, James Milner, and Matt O’Riley remain on the sidelines with injuries. Solly March could play some part in the EFL Cup game after overcoming his injury. 

Meanwhile, the Reds showed character in a 2-2 draw with Arsenal and given their attacking potential, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on both teams to score. In their last meeting at the venue the two sides played out a 2-2 draw. The likes of Federico Chiesa, Harvey Elliott, and Diogo Jota remain in the recovery room, while all Kostas Tsimikas, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai should be recalled to the starting eleven.

Score Prediction: Brighton 2-2 Liverpool

All eyes will be on Emirates Stadium when Arsenal and Liverpool lock horns in the Premier League derby on Sunday. The Gunners suffered a shocking 2-0 loss to Bournemouth at the weekend, but it has to be noted that key defender William Saliba was sent off in the first half. The French centre-back misses the Premier League derby through suspension, while pacey winger Bukayo Saka is unlikely to recover in time to face the Reds. 

Arne Slot’s troops, on the other hand, look unstoppable at the moment, with the team extending their winning run to four games with a victory over Chelsea. Given the number of important absences in the home team, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the league leaders. Diogo Jota has overcome his minor problem, but both Alisson Becker and Harvey Elliott remain on the sidelines with injuries. When the two teams met in the FA Cup at Emirates Stadium earlier this year Liverpool defeated Arsenal 2-0.

Score Prediction: Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool

West Ham United and Manchester United take on each other at London Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Premier League game. The Hammers aim to recover from a heart-breaking 4-1 loss to Tottenham, but they face yet another tough challenge against Erik ten Hag’s troops. To make things even worse for the home side, pacey winger Mohammed Kudus is banned for the match. 

The Red Devils, on the other hand, showed character at the weekend, with the team coming from behind to beat Brentford at their Old Trafford. As West Ham footballers should be low on confidence in Sunday’s clash, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the English powerhouse. Casemiro has overcome his minor injury, but all Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Maguire, Mason Mount, Luke Shaw, and Tyrell Malacia remain in the recovery room, speaking of the visiting team.

Score Prediction: West Ham 1-2 Manchester United

Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Stamford Bridge when Chelsea and Newcastle United go head to head in a highly-anticipated Premier League game. The Blues aim to make amends for a 2-1 loss to Liverpool and they are surely capable of matching Newcastle in front of home fans. Midfielder Enzo Fernandez is pushing for a start, while Cole Palmer is back after missing out the Conference League game against Panathinaikos due to ineligibility. Enzo Maresca should have a full squad to choose from. 

The Magpies, on the other hand, failed to impress in a 1-0 loss to Brighton and seeing that Chelsea have been producing fine performances at home this term, home win should be considered. In their last meeting in London the Blues defeated the Magpies 3-2. Striker Callum Wilson is rated doubtful for the visiting side, while right-back Kieran Trippier remains in the recovery room.

Score Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle

There will be fireworks when Real Madrid and Barcelona lock horns at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in the first “El Clasico” of the season. Los Blancos came from two goals behind to crush Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in Tuesday’s Champions League game, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the La Liga derby. As Rodrygo suffered a muscle injury in the midweek clash, Carlo Ancelotti is likely to use Ernesto Valverde as a right midfielder. Eduardo Camavinga should replace Rodrygo in the starting XI, while all Brahim Diaz, David Alaba, and Dani Carvajal remain in the recovery room. 

Barca, meanwhile, rolled over Sevilla 5-1 in their last league match, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry in Madrid. As the title holders are tough to beat at “Bernabeu”, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. The likes of Ronald Araujo, Ferran Torres, and Andreas Christensen remain in the recovery room, while fit-again forward Dani Olmo is pushing for a start.

Score Prediction: Real Madrid 1-1 Fc Barcelona

David faces Goliath at Etihad Stadium as Manchester City and Southampton go head to head in the Premier League round 9. The Citizens survived Wolverhampton at the weekend, with John Stones scoring a late winner at Molineux and they are now on a quest to overtake Liverpool in top position. Jack Grealish is pushing for a start after coming as a substitute in the last league match, while Pep Guardiola is unlikely to risk star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who returned to training. Kyle Walker has joined Rodri in the recovery room. 

The Saints, on the other hand, are low on confidence following three consecutive defeats. As Southampton experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 3-2 loss to Leicester City, anything but a routine home win would be a big surprise. Ryan Fraser is banned for the visiting team, while Will Smallbone has overcome his injury.

Score Prediction: Manchester City 4-1 Southampton

Ulker Stadium Sukru Saracoglu will be the centre of attention when Fenerbahce and Manchester United square off against each other in an eagerly-awaited Europa League game. Fenerbahce kicked off their Europa League campaign in great manner, beating Royale Union SG at home, while sharing the spoils with Twente on the road and, no doubt, they are surely capable of matching the Red Devils in front of home fans. All Under, Yuksek, Osayi-Samuel, Egribayat, and Oosterwolde are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team. 

The Red Devils, meanwhile, head into Thursday’s clash following back-to-back draws with Twente and Porto. Erik ten Hag’s troops have been having their ups and downs of late, but given their attacking potential, both teams to score betting option should be considered. Bruno Fernandes is banned for the match, while Casemiro is unlikely to be risked after suffering a knock in a 2-1 win over Brentford.

Score Prediction: Fernabache 2-2 Manchester United

Sparkles will be flying when Barcelona and Bayern Munich lock horns in the Champions League derby on Wednesday evening. Barca made a promising start to the new La Liga campaign and they will continue relying on attacking trio Yamal – Lewandowski – Raphihna. The good news for the hosts is that all Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, and Dani Olmo have recovered from their respective injuries. 

The Bavarians, on the other hand, have been producing fine performances ever since Vincent Kompany took over the reins and given their attacking potential, we believe that there is a big value in betting on over 2.5 goals. The likes of Musiala, Pavlovic, Stanisic, and Boey are out of contention with injuries for the away team, while talented forward Mathys Tel is a major doubt. Harry Kane should keep his place up front as a lone centre-forward after scoring a hat-trick in a 3-0 crushing of Stuttgart.

Score Prediction: Bayern Munchen 2-2 Liverpool