IT might be a cliche but we’re approaching the business end of the season with plenty to play for at the top, bottom and just about everything inbetween across the leagues.
The Jesse Marsch era at Leeds kicks-off at lunchtime today with a visit to Leicester City. The Foxes’ win at Burnley gave them some breathing space and can start looking up the table again rather than over their shoulder. A win today could take them back in to the top half of the table.
Marsch’s first task will be to stop Leeds conceding goals. They’ve shipped 20 in their last five and are in danger of being the first team since 1964 to conceded three or more in six consecutive top flight matches. Over 2.5 Leicester goals is a 7/4 shot at Bet365.
Bouyed by that win in midweek and the return of talisman Jamie Vardy, Leicester should be good for all three points here at 3/4.
Newcastle look too big to win at home to Brighton at 7/4. The Magpies have are the second most in-form team behind Liverpool at the moment, winning 14 points from the last 18 available.
The Seagulls on the other hand are on their worst run of the season, winning just once in their last eight including an FA Cup exit to Spurs.
Newcastle have scored in all but two of their 13 home matches, only drawing blank against Man City and Chelsea who boast the best defences in the league, so goals could be a way of attacking this one and two Newcastle goals also pays 7/4 (Bet365).
Rangers v Aberdeen is match of the day in Scotland and it could be another fiesty one. The Dons, who find themselves in 10th place, know how to raise their game against the Gers and despite a disappointing season remain unbeaten against the champions.
The brilliant Mark O’Haire highlighted that 90% of Rangers’ games sees their opponents pick up two or more bookings, the highest tally in the UK. So Aberdeen cards could be worth a play. The Dons have had four players carded in both games against Rangers this season and Over two pays a tempting 1/1 at Bet365.
St Johnstone are battling for Premiership survival and have a very good record at Easter Road so could be today’s outsider at 4/1. Shaun Maloney seems to have steadied the ship at Hibs but they’ve failed to score in their last two games. They’ve also got a serious injury crisis with up to 10 players likely to be unavailable.
Motherwell could also take advantage of Dundee’s squad problems. Mark McGhee could be without up to six players including Charlie Adam and Zac Rudden as his squad has been hit by a Covid outbreak. Well to score two at 11/10 appeals.
Hats off to the guys on our racing thread who delivered some excellent winners on Friday to cap a fine week. Cairnzy supplied a nice 6/4 winner in the shape of Gold Medal while Rizzel 16/1 Vive Le Roi won for followers at Newbury. Don’t miss their tips week below.
Super Singles
- Newcastle to score 2+ Goals 7/4 Bet365
- Over two Aberdeen cards v Rangers 1/1 Bet365
- St Johnstone 4/1 Bet365
- Motherwell to score 2+ Goals 11/10 Bet365
Upcoming Match Previews & Tips
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- Sat 15:00 Norwich City v Brentford
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- Sat 15:00 Burnley v Chelsea
- Sat 15:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace
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- Sat 17:30 Liverpool v West Ham United
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- Sun 12:00 Livingston v Celtic
- Sun 14:00 Watford v Arsenal
- Sun 14:30 Mainz v Borussia Dortmund
- Sun 16:30 Manchester City v Manchester United
Today’s Racing Tips
After a cracking day on Friday, Rizzel and Cairnzy give us their best bets for Saturday…
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As always, let us know your tips and predictions for today in the comments section below and good luck with all your bets!
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