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Everton have conceded at least three goals in three of their seven away league games this season. The club have conceded 21 goals overall this season in the Premier League, an average of 1.5 per game. Arsenal have scored more than three goals four times so far this season in the league, finding the net 29 times in total, a shade under two goals a game.
Sam Morsy is undoubtedly the standout choice in the player cards market for the visiting side, but for those looking for better value, Omari Hutchinson presents a far more intriguing option at double the price. Hutchinson is currently leading the way for yellow cards, having picked up four already this season for Ipswich Town.
What stands out is that three of those bookings have come in away games, meaning Hutchinson has been shown yellow in three of his five Premier League away appearances so far. With odds of 24/5 this implies a modest 17.2% chance of him picking up another card at The City Ground. However, given the recent uptick in bookings across the Premier League, I personally feel those odds are too big, and Hutchinson should be priced much shorter in the market.
This is a huge game for both teams and a defeat for the hosts could potentially be the final nail in the coffin for Gary O’Neil. I think the Wolves boss will get a tune out of his side on Saturday and I’m backing striker Jorgen Strand Larsen to get his name on the scoresheet.
The Norwegian has scored six league goals in total this term, with five of those coming at Molineux. Strand Larsen has bagged against Manchester City, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Chelsea in the Black Country this season. Bet MGM go 43/20 that he scores against Ipswich which looks a juicy price for a player with five goals in seven home appearances.
Leicester’s first goal was scored by a certain Jamie Vardy who continues to impress at the ripe old age of 37. The Leicester frontman has six goals and three assists in the Premier League this season, and could become just the fifth player aged 37+ to have a hand in 10 goals in a single campaign, after Teddy Sheringham in 2003-04 (9 goals, 4 assists), Gary Speed in 2006-07 (8 goals, 2 assists), Ryan Giggs in 2011-12 (2 goals, 8 assists) and Cristiano Ronaldo in 2021-22 (10 goals).
Vardy has been involved in seven goals in his last seven Premier League appearances (4 goals, 3 assists), including at least one in his last three. He could become the oldest player to score or assist in four consecutive Premier League appearances if he does so against the Magpies and at 5/2 I think he’s a shade too big in the to score or assist market.
Newcastle have won just one of their last seven Premier League home games against the Foxes, and the main bet I’m touting on Saturday is Leicester +2 on the match handicap. This means that even if Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side lose the game by one goal, this selection will still be a winner.
At 3/10 to win the game, I feel Newcastle are too short, and the value lies with Leicester. In his two matches in charge so far, van Nistelrooy has managed a 3-1 win over West Ham, and a 2-2 draw with Brighton, after his side came back from two goals down with just five minutes remaining. Newcastle have shipped three goals in their last two matches, and I can’t see the visitors being beaten heavily here.
This game has certainly produced goals in recent times, with an average of 3.4 goals over the last five meetings in all competitions. Eight of Liverpool's games this season have beaten the 2.5 goal line, including three of their last five, whilst seven of Fulham's games have seen more than 2.5 goals. Lukic has been booked six times in all competitions this season and has already served a one game suspension. Gravenberch has been booked four times in the league and is one booking away from a suspension of his own.
Over 2.5 Goals, Sasa Lukic and Ryan Gravenberch to be carded
Liverpool have won four of their past six games against Fulham, including the past three at Anfield. But Fulham have scored in five of those six matches. On their last league visit to Anfield, Fulham scored three in a 4-3 defeat. Mohamed Salah has both scored and assisted in each of his past three home league games for Liverpool. Curtis Jones has averaged a shot per game in the Premier League this season.
Liverpool to win, BTTS, Mo Salah to score anytime and Curtis Jones over 1.5 shots
Everton have failed to score in each of their past four Premier League games. They've also failed to score in seven of their 13 league games overall this season. Arsenal have found the net 12 times over their last five games. Saka has found the net five times over his last six games in all competitions, whilst Odegaard has averaged 1.25 shots per game in the Premier League this season. Ashley Young has been booked four times in all competitions this season and received one red card.
Arsenal to win, Bukayo Saka to score anytime, Martin Odegaard over 1.5 shots and Ashley Young to be carded
Chris Wood is one of only four players in the Premier League to have scored 10 or more goals this season. The Nottingham Forest striker hit double digits after his goal at Old Trafford last weekend that gave Forest a memorable 3-2 win over Manchester United. In doing so, he also became the first player for the club to score 10 Premier League goals before Christmas, and will have his sights set on bagging against a Villa side who have conceded 11 goals in their last five matches across all competitions.
Wood’s numbers this season cannot be argued with. The New Zealand international has 10 league goals from just 14 starts. He has hit the net in three of his last four at the City Ground, and all things considered I’m surprised to see Sky Bet boost him to 2/1 for another against Emery’s men.
I’ve also had a few quid on both Chris Wood and Jhon Duran to score at a juicy looking 11/1 with bet365. Unai Emery confirmed after Aston Villa’s win over Leipzig that Ollie Watkins had been withdrawn at half time due to a small injury he had picked up. This should mean that Jhon Duran should be given a start at the City Ground.
Duran will turn 21 the day before this match, and is just one of three players to score 10+ goals for Villa before turning 21, along with Luke Moore (11) and Gabriel Agbonlahor (13). Across all competitions this season, Duran has scored 10 goals in just 805 minutes of football. He has netted the winner in four of their seven league winners this term, and with this same bet paying just 13/2 with Paddy Power, I feel we are getting a generous offering at 11/1 with bet365.
Manchester City have won five of their last six Premier League games against Manchester United, but I’m swerving the result of this game, after their recent blip, has become somewhat of a crisis. Pep Guardiola’s side have won just one of their last ten matches across all competitions (W1 D2 L7).
Instead, I’ve taken a lean towards Over 3.5 goals in the match at 6/5 with William Hill. Astonishingly, City have conceded at least two goals in nine of their last ten, with their most recent defeat coming at Juventus, when they were deservedly beaten 2-0 on Wednesday.
City remain an attacking force at home and have won three of their last four league matches at the Etihad. This, combined with United’s defensive frailties, which were ever-present against Nottingham Forest last week, should lead to an entertaining and high-scoring Manchester derby.
Anthony Taylor is tasked with keeping order on Sunday, and I’m hoping the man from Wythenshawe decides to spread some festive cheer and give out a few early Christmas cards.
Bernardo Silva tends to collect his cards in matches against the bigger sides. Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United are the three teams he has been booked against most in his career. After collecting more than any other City player this season, with six in total, he looks a nice proposition. It’s also worth noting he was even booked in the Community Shield when the pair met back in August at Wembley.
Lisandro Martinez is the other player I’m targeting to find his way into the book. He also leads the way for his club, picking up the most yellow cards this season. The Argentine has five yellows in 12 league outings in 2024/25, and pairing him with Bernardo Silva pays 14/1 with Sky Bet.
Dejan Kulusevski is set to make his 100th Premier League appearance on Sunday, with his first also coming against Southampton back in 2022. The Swedish international has been one of the shining lights at Spurs this season, and he came off the bench on Thursday to find the net against Rangers at Ibrox.
BetMGM go 10/13 that he registers at least one shot on target which looks too big considering Southampton are the opponent. This bet has won in four of his last five, and looking back a little further in 9 of his last 13.
I’ve already mentioned how much of a threat in front of goal I expect Kulusevski to be on Sunday, and for this 14/1 longshot, I’m going one better and backing him to make it three goals in three games. The tactical nature of both teams should lead to a high-scoring affair and if Kulusevski carries on his excellent form, I can see him being amongst the goals again.
Pape Sarr to be carded is the second half of this double. The 22-year-old is averaging 2.01 fouls committed per 90 minutes in the league this season, and his totals from his last four league starts read 3,1,3,3. He has been booked in two of his last four and is partial to a clumsy foul that can often land him in trouble.
Dejan Kulusevski to Score and Pape Sarr to be Carded
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Champions League 2024/25 Predictions
It was yet another Galactico masterclass last season, with Real Madrid picking up yet another Champions League title, this time at the expense of Borussia Dortmund.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men were able to extend their record of European Cup wins, claiming their 15th title. It was the final season with the 32 team, eight group format with big changes ahead of the 24/25 season.
This season will see one 36 team league, with each side playing eight games to determine their finishing position within the league. The eight sides that finish highest will advance to the knockout phase, with the other eight teams being made up of the sides that finished between 9th and 24th in the league stage.
Those sides will face each other in a preliminary knockout round for the right to advance to the knockout stage proper.
2024/25 Champions League schedule
League phase Matchday One: 17-19 September 2024
League phase Matchday Two: 1-2 October 2024
League phase Matchday Three: 22-23 October 2024
League phase Matchday Four: 5-6 November 2024
League phase Matchday Five: 26-27 November 2024
League phase Matchday Six: 1-11 December 2024
League phase Matchday Seven: 21-22 January 2025
League phase Matchday Eight: 29 January 2025
Preliminary Knockout Round First Leg: 11-12 February 2025
Preliminary Knockout Round Second Leg: 18-19 February 2025
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Manchester City, perhaps unsurprisingly, are comfortably the favourites to lift the trophy at 5/2 as things stand.
Beaten finalists Inter Milan are not expected to be among the front runners, but with Harry Kane up front, Bayern Munich are expected to be among the teams competing at 12/1 – as are Real Madrid, the most successful team in the competition’s history, at 3/1.
Arsenal are then priced at 9/1 but PSG saw their odds lengthen to 16/1 after coming up short in the semi-final last season.
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Which is why, throughout the Champions League action, we’ll be bringing you all of our best bets as well as our most informed stats-based previews, picking out carefully selected and data-driven bets.
When do Squawka release their Champions League Predictions?
We aim to have you covered with our Champions League match-by-match tips on this very page at least 24 hours in advance of the fixtures being played and we’ll look to be equally prepared with any accumulator tips that we post for these games.
Our match previews will be posted as early as possible ahead of the relevant fixture and will include all the information you need ahead of placing your bet including the best odds, stats, predictions, team news and of course our specially selected, data-driven best bets for the games.
What betting markets are popular for the Champions League?
Full-time results
There’s no more popular market to use your Champions League betting tips on than full-time results and score lines.
As each game doles up different opponents, varying playing styles, and fluctuating form, you’ll have the chance to work out what the final scoreboard will look like.
Both teams to score
Simple really – both teams must score for a BTTS bet to payout, and that’s regardless of who wins the game at the end of the 90 minutes, making it one of the more popular wagers to use with those Champions League betting tips.
This also counts for extra time goals and penalty permutations, which will come in handy in the final, so keep your eyes peeled.
Over 2.5 goals
Whereas you need both teams to find the net in a both teams to score bet, you only need a certain amount of goals to be scored in an overs or unders bet, giving you the chance of winning even if one team fails to score.
You can change the parameters on how many goals you wish to bet on there to be scored on this kind of bet, so if you’re expecting a goal fest then why not go for over 3.5 or even over 4.5? All you need is that amount of goals to be scored for your bet to be a winner.
Player total shots
Here you’ll be able to forecast how many shots you think any given player will rack up over the match, normally as an under/over wager.
Last season, it was the likes of Harry Kane and Erling Haaland who were racking up the shots and putting the opposition keeper to the test.
Bookings
The man leading the all-time charts is none other than Sergio Ramos, unsurprisingly, with 40 to his name. No fewer than nine players were booked four times last season in the Champions League.
Goalscorer markets
You can back on all kinds of goalscoring markets – first goalscorer, last goalscorer, anytime goalscorer, or even to score two or more goals or a hat-trick.
This week’s Champions League predictions
There are plenty more wagers still yet to place, especially on all of this week’s action, which will give you all the opportunities to put those Champions League betting tips to use. So, without further ado…
Price boosts are one way to get ahead of the betting game, especially considering that most major bookmakers will be offering these on every game of the 2024/25 Champions League campaign – or at least once we reach the group stages.
All the big games will have price boosts on them including new customer offers at massive enhanced odds and existing customer price boosts.
Best bookmakers for Betting on the Champions League
There are many bookies out there that’ll be offering competitive odds, specials, and Champions League betting tips on all the action. Yet few provide a comprehensive online betting experience for you to hoot about. So, we’ve sorted through the lot and listed the creme of the crop below:
We don’t just provide tips and predictions for the Champions League action. You’ll see the same love and dedication for this particular European competition applied to all the other major leagues and tournaments too.
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There are always plenty of Champions League free bets and offers doing the rounds as the action hots up.
Fortunately, once the big teams are sussed out, these offers normally involve them, from specials to price boosts offering huge enhanced odds on the biggest favourites.
So, make sure to stay in the loop with all the Squawka Bet Champions League betting tips, free bets and much more for this year’s campaign.
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