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Arsenal vs Chelsea
The big game on Boxing Day in the Premier League is coming up at 5:30pm GMT when local London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea go up against each other at the Emirates Stadium. You can feel the pressure growing on both sets of managers as results are starting to get away from them but can either side walk away from this encounter with all 3 points?
Arsenal crashed out of the EFL Cup on Tuesday night with the fans piling more pressure on Mikel Arteta after certain elements of his squad selection, namely back-up goalkeeper Runar Runarsson, were criticised after the defeat to Manchester City. The Gunners are down in 15th place and now without a win in 8 domestic matches including their last 7 league games. Only 2 wins have come from their 7 home league matches and it's becoming hard to fathom why the Arsenal board are sticking with a man who has turned the team into "relegation rivals" (according to new West Brom manager Sam Allardyce!). 4 wins and 1 draw from their last 5 home league matches is an awful return and it makes you wonder where the team that won 3 of their opening 4 league games has gone? Where is this FA Cup winning team from last season?
Chelsea were starting to look like genuine Premier League title contenders too but just 2 wins from their last 5 league games has seen them drop off the pace down into 5th spot. The 3-0 win over West Ham was perhaps a flattering result given the manner of the two Tammy Abraham goals but it was a shift back onto the right track after the back-to-back losses to Everton and then Wolves. The win over the Hammers was also a first clean sheet in 3 league games for the Blues. Frank Lampard will be keen to get another win here to put his side back into the top four over the Christmas period.
This is a massive game for both teams but you feel it's more of a pivotal one for the hosts. Arteta needs a win now more than ever before. Some are saying he's still living off money in the bank from the FA Cup win last season but time is running out. The Spaniard is unbeaten against Chelsea in their last two meetings. I felt until the Runarsson error on Tuesday night that they weren't playing too badly but the Runarsson mistake did happen so you can have all the what ifs in the world but they won't change the facts. I can see Chelsea winning this one and it'll leave Arteta staring right down the barrel.
Chelsea to Win @ 1.99 with SBK
BTTS @ 1.82 with SBK

Leicester vs Manchester United
The EFL Cup corpse of Everton isn't even cold yet and we're talking about Manchester United's next game as they kick-off the festive frolics with a 12:30pm GMT start against Leicester away in the Premier League at the King Power Stadium on Boxing Day. It's a battle between 2nd and 3rd in the table with the winners of this clash certain to have a confidence boost in their title push.
Leicester bounced back from their 2-0 defeat at home to Everton with an impressive 2-0 victory away to title rivals Tottenham last weekend. Brendan Rodgers could not have asked for a more resounding response from his players. The win has lifted the Foxes up to 2nd in the table and it's now 3 wins from their last 4 league games. Home form remains a concern for Rodgers with Leicester already losing 4 of their 7 league matches at home. It also doesn't help that they've not beaten Manchester United in their last 12 meetings in all competitions. The last Leicester win in this fixture being a 5-3 victory at home back on 21st September, 2014.
Manchester United took a step into the EFL Cup Semi-Finals tonight by beating Everton 2-0. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be delighted that his team continued their incredible away form. It's 9 wins from 9 away games in domestic competition for the Red Devils this season. The team has now won 10 away league games in a row stretching back from last season and haven't tasted defeat on the road in the league since 19th January, 2020. You can see United growing in confidence with every passing game. Scoring 3 goals or more in 5 of their last 7 league games also shows how dangerous this United team is going forward.
I'm interested to see how Leicester approach this game. If they sit back and play a similar game that they did against another counter attacking team in Tottenham then this match could pose problems for Manchester United. Right now, United are looking like a free-flowing attacking team who are manipulating the spaces left by opposition teams. Leicester won't afford them such space and I think this could be a tough game to call a winner. I'm going to have to back a Manchester United win purely based on the fact Leicester have been so inconsistent at home.
Manchester United to Win @ 2.45 with Unibet
BTTS @ 1.60 with Betway

Sheffield United vs Manchester United
Sheffield United is the hottest candidate for relegation since they picked up just one point in the first 12 rounds. Chris Wilder’s side needs to start winning as soon as possible if they want to keep their place in the top flight. Although they are not the worst defensive side in the competition, David McGoldrick and the lads scored just five goals. The Blades are in an appealing streak of seven defeats in a row, and they netted only three times during that period. Luckily for the home side, the nearest safe spot is not so far away since Fulham is only eight points ahead of them. However, Sheffield United needs to break their winless run and so that they can get involved in the survival battle.
On the other hand, Manchester United enjoys a good streak in the Premier League as they failed to win just once in the past five rounds. That unbeatable run launched them to 9th place, having two games in hand and being eight points behind Liverpool. With the potential win from this clash, they would climb to the 5th spot and get just two points away from Tottenham. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side managed to snatch a draw against their local rivals City last weekend, in a goalless draw which disappointed many football fans. Although the Red Devils have trouble playing at Old Trafford, the visitors have been perfect at away grounds as they celebrated in all five outings. Manchester United can get very close to the top four if they pick up all three points from this clash, and they have a very good chance of doing so.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Manchester United is a strong favorite in this one, and they should win this match. We believe they are going to meet the expectations and get involved in the battle for the top four on the table.
Goals Market Prediction
Their head to head clashes at Bramall Lane have always been pretty efficient. This one shouldn’t be much different, and it should go over a 2.5 margin.
Manchester United to win @ 1.45
Over 2.5 FT @ 1.80
Correct score 1:3 @ 13.00

Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur
Liverpool was lucky to avoid the defeat against Fulham last weekend, as they needed a late penalty to secure a 1:1 draw. The hosts missed the chance to climb to the top spot and remained second with the same number of points as their upcoming rivals. Jurgen Klopp rested some players in the clash against Midtjylland in the final round of the Champions League group stage, as the Reds have already secured their place in the knockout round. However, Liverpool hasn’t been in a stable form lately as the home side booked just two victories on the last six occasions. Mohamed Salah and the lads have been perfect at Anfield this season, as they celebrated all six times in the Premier League. In the past two games at the home ground, they managed to keep the clean sheet while scoring seven times. The Reds are still having injury troubles, and they will need to cope with them for some time.
Tottenham still hasn’t lost in the Premier League after their defeat in the season-opener against Everton. Jose Mourinho’s side tops the table with a very solid attack and the tightest defense in the competition. Similar to their upcoming opponents, the Spurs drew last weekend away to Crystal Palace. That was their second straight draw when playing away from home, after taking a point against Chelsea in a goalless tie. Harry Kane and the lads finished their Europa League group stage campaign on the top spot, and they want to keep up in the same fashion in the Premier League as well. The Spurs managed to keep the clean sheet six times in their last eight fixtures, and in this one, they will probably be more focused on defending their net.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Tottenham will try to exploit Liverpool’s latest inconsistencies and remain undefeated in this clash. We believe they are capable of snatching a point, and this derby match could end in a draw.
Goals Market Prediction
Head to head clashes between these two sides haven’t been too efficient lately. Since the visitors are very tight in the back, this game could remain under a 2.5 margin.
Draw @ 3.80
Under 2.5 FT @ 2.25
Correct score 1:1 @ 8.00

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid
The hosts have been on the verge of being eliminated from the Champions League, but they pulled a 2:0 victory against Borussia Monchengladbach that sent them to the eight-finals. Zinedine Zidane managed to keep his status intact, but another tough challenge is about to come. The defending champions are six points behind their upcoming rivals, having played one game more as well. Los Blancos have been pretty inconsistent throughout the entire season, whether we speak about La Liga or the Champions League. They managed to break their winless streak that lasted three games, in which they picked ou just a point. Sergio  Ramos and the lads conceded a lot of goals this season, and they need to improve their defensive work before too late. Real Madrid already lost twice at the home ground, and those defeats came against the newly-promoted Cadiz and Alaves. Much work is ahead of them in order to get back in the title race.
On the other hand, Los Colchoneros have almost the perfect campaign in La Liga. They sit at the top of the table, being the only undefeated team in the competition. Diego Simeone’s side has a rock-solid defense that conceded only two goals so far. Atletico Madrid is one point ahead of Real Sociedad, and if they maintain the same level of performances, they are the top candidates for the title. Although having some problems in the UCL group stage, Joao Felix and the lads booked an important 2:0 victory in Salzburg that saw them qualify for the knockout round. The away side seems to be pretty stable, and they want to continue their winning streak at the expense of their fierce rivals.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Although Real Madrid improved in the last two games, they need to do a lot more to stabilize their form. The visitors should remain undefeated in this one and pick up at least a point.
Goals Market Prediction
Their recent head-to-head clashes have been very tight, and we saw more than one goal just once in the past four competitive matches. Since Atletico Madrid is very disciplined in the back, this game might also remain under a 2.5 margin.
Atletico Madrid AH +0 @ 2.25
Under 2.5 FT @ 1.70
Correct score 1:1 @ 6.50

Unlucky mate. Denied by that 88th minute winner! Add Wolfsburg to the festive naughty list and send them a bag of coal for that behaviour! 

Wolfsburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt
 
Wolfsburg is one of two undefeated teams in the Bundesliga, and they currently sit in the 5th position. They are five points behind top-placed Bayern Munich and just one below the top four. Although Oliver Glasner’s side hasn’t been too efficient so far in the season, they are one of the tightest teams in the competition. It is hard to expect that the home side challenges the very top of the table, but they are one of the hottest candidates for censuring a place in continental cups for the next season. After two draws at the home ground, Wout Weghorst and the lads celebrated three times in a row, and they want to pick up where they left off. However, the toughest challenges are yet to come as Wolfsburg still didn’t play against any of the top four teams.
The visitors suffered just one defeat so far in the campaign, but they also booked only two wins. They are kings of draws, as Eintracht Frankfurt was involved in seven matches that ended without a winner. The away side managed to remain undefeated six out of the last seven rounds, but none of those games ended with Eintracht’s win. Adi Hutter’s side sits in the middle of the table, being five points behind their upcoming rivals. They have been decent in front of the oppositions’ goal, but Eintracht needs to tighten up its defense, as they conceded 17 times. Four of their five outings went over a 3.5 margin, and when they play away from home, football fans can enjoy efficient games. Unfortunately for the visitors, their top goalscorer Andre Silva might miss this match due to an injury.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Interestingly, six out of their last seven head-to-head clashes ended with an away victory. Eintracht Frankfurt should be capable enough to remain undefeated in this one, and we will likely see another draw.
Goals Market Prediction
Both sides have been productive in the final third lately, and they should keep up in the same fashion. Therefore, we believe nets won’t remain intact in this game.
Draw @ 3.75
BTTS Yes @ 1.55
Correct score 1:1 @ 7.50

Manchester United vs Manchester City
After an unsuccessful Champions League campaign and a 3:2 loss against RB Leipzig, which sent them to the Europa League, the home side heads to this game. Although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side topped the group after four rounds, they lost twice in a row in the continental competition, which cost them a place in the eight-finals. Indeed, the half-an-hour storming performances that helped them maintain the winning streak in the Premier League didn’t result in the UCL. It seemed that Bruno Fernandes and the lads could snatch a salvage point in the last ten minutes of the game, as they managed to get back into the game after trailing 3:0, but they needed one more goal. The Red Devils can now fully focus on the domestic campaign, as they tied four wins in a row. They propelled them to the 6th spot, being five points behind Tottenham and Liverpool, but having played one game less. Although they have a perfect away record, Man Utd celebrated just once at Old Trafford on five occasions. They need to start putting more confident displays at the home ground if they want to challenge the top spot.
The Citizens cannot be content with their campaign as they are one point behind their fierce rivals. Pep Guardiola’s side won their last two league games, though, and secured the top spot in their UCL group. Manchester City missed the chance to win just once in the continental competition, but they spilled a lot of points in the Premier League. After losing to Tottenham 2:0, the visitors managed to keep the clean sheet five times in a row in all competitions. Despite their very good defensive record, Kevin de Bruyne and the lads need to improve their finishing, as they are not so efficient as they used to be in the previous campaigns. This is an important game for the away side since Manchester city can get involved in the title race.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
The visitors haven’t played well in derbies this season, and United might take advantage of that. Although they come into this match after a disappointment, the hosts will be highly motivated to pick up some points from it.
Goals Market Prediction
Although City’s defense is very hard to crack lately, they managed to keep the clean sheet against United just once on the past nine occasions. We believe nets won’t remain intact in this one.
Manchester United AH +0 @ 3.40
BTTS Yes @ 1.65
Correct score 2:1 @ 15.00

Manchester United vs Manchester City
After an unsuccessful Champions League campaign and a 3:2 loss against RB Leipzig, which sent them to the Europa League, the home side heads to this game. Although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side topped the group after four rounds, they lost twice in a row in the continental competition, which cost them a place in the eight-finals. Indeed, the half-an-hour storming performances that helped them maintain the winning streak in the Premier League didn’t result in the UCL. It seemed that Bruno Fernandes and the lads could snatch a salvage point in the last ten minutes of the game, as they managed to get back into the game after trailing 3:0, but they needed one more goal. The Red Devils can now fully focus on the domestic campaign, as they tied four wins in a row. They propelled them to the 6th spot, being five points behind Tottenham and Liverpool, but having played one game less. Although they have a perfect away record, Man Utd celebrated just once at Old Trafford on five occasions. They need to start putting more confident displays at the home ground if they want to challenge the top spot.
The Citizens cannot be content with their campaign as they are one point behind their fierce rivals. Pep Guardiola’s side won their last two league games, though, and secured the top spot in their UCL group. Manchester City missed the chance to win just once in the continental competition, but they spilled a lot of points in the Premier League. After losing to Tottenham 2:0, the visitors managed to keep the clean sheet five times in a row in all competitions. Despite their very good defensive record, Kevin de Bruyne and the lads need to improve their finishing, as they are not so efficient as they used to be in the previous campaigns. This is an important game for the away side since Manchester city can get involved in the title race.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
The visitors haven’t played well in derbies this season, and United might take advantage of that. Although they come into this match after a disappointment, the hosts will be highly motivated to pick up some points from it.
Goals Market Prediction
Although City’s defense is very hard to crack lately, they managed to keep the clean sheet against United just once on the past nine occasions. We believe nets won’t remain intact in this one.
Manchester United AH +0 @ 3.40
BTTS Yes @ 1.65
Correct score 2:1 @ 15.00

Fiorentina vs Genoa
 
Fiorentina is one of the biggest underachievers this season, and they are only one spot ahead of the relegation zone. Cesare Prandelli’s side is only two points ahead of Torino, and they managed to pick up just a point from the last four rounds. That one came after the goalless draw against Parma. Gaetano Castrovilli and the lads have hard times finding the back of the oppositions’ net, as they netted only ten times so far. On the other hand, the hosts conceded 15 goals, and they need to do much better in the backline. Viola booked two wins at the home ground but also lost twice against mid-table teams. Fiorentina failed to score four times in a row, and they need to improve their game urgently if they want to start moving towards the middle of the table.
According to the first nine rounds, Genoa will struggle to remain in Serie A next season as well. The visitors are the second-worst team in the competition, and they are three points behind their upcoming rivals. Although they snatched a point against fierce rivals Sampdoria, the away side lost four times in a row, and they need to break that losing streak urgently. Goran Pandev and the lads need to improve in the final third as they scored just eight times, while the defense concedes twice per match on average. Genoa put past the keeper only once at away grounds, and they need to start winning some points away from home as well.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
It is going to be a tight clash, but Fiorentina is a slight favorite in this one. We believe the hosts should be capable of winning all three points in this game.
Goals Market Prediction
The last three clashes between these two sides at Stadio Artemio Franchi ended in goalless draws. Genoa failed to score five times out of their previous seven trips to Firenze, and we think this game will remain under a 2.5 margin.
Fiorentina to win @ 1.80
Under 2.5 FT @ 2.00
Correct score 1:0 @ 7.50

Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig
Although they had a trip to Madrid to face Atletico with a combined squad in the Champions League,  the hosts managed to avoid the defeat. Thanks to the late penalty, they returned home with a point, although they had already secured their place in the knockout round. Robert Lewandowski and several crucial players missed the game in Madrid and had more time to rest and prepare for the upcoming derby. Hans Flick’s side sits on the top of the Bundesliga table with a two-point advantage over their forthcoming rivals. Only Werder Bremen managed to resist at Allianz Arena in Bayern’s latest game at this stadium. The hosts are the most efficient team in the competition with 31 goals scored. The defending champions are looking forward to securing another victory, which can increase their advantage over the main contenders.
RB Leipzig had a successful mid-week trip to Turkey after picking up three points against Basaksehir in Istanbul. However, they needed a late winner scored by Alexander Sorloth, thanks to which the visitors kept their chances of advancing to the knockout round. Julian Nagelsman’s side had a 3:1 lead, but they almost spilled everything. The away side can be happy with its Bundesliga campaign, as RB Leipzig is only two points behind Bayern Munich. However, they need to improve their away performances since the visitors got back home with just one win from four outings. Although RB Leipzig conceded just three times when playing away from home, they managed to score only one goal more. If they want to keep challenging the top spot, they need to be more confident at away grounds.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Although this is the clash between two top-placed sides, Bayern Munich is a favorite, and we believe the hosts will meet the expectations. Therefore, this game should end in a home victory.
Goals Market Prediction
Interestingly, head to head clashes between these two teams haven’t been that efficient. Although the visitors have been pretty tight at away pitches this season, we believe this game will be a bit different. We think football fans should enjoy at least four goals in this clash.
Bayern Munich to win @ 1.40
Over 3.5 FT @ 1.90
Correct score 3:2 @ 15.00

Ajax vs Atalanta
After six straight victories, Ajax tied two defeats in a row, and that is not an encouraging moment for the hosts ahead to the most important match in this part of the season. They first lost at Anfield, while Twente booked a surprising win at Johan Cruijff Arena last weekend. Erik Ten Hag’s still tops the Eredivisie table, but they need to chase for a victory in this one to secure one of the top two spots in the group. A double triumph against Midtjylland brought them six points, while Ajax snatched the point in Bergamo after a 2:2 draw. They could have easily got back with a win, but they spilled a 2:0 lead. Dusan Tadic and the lads are very efficient this season, especially in the domestic championship. However, the hosts need to get back on the winning track if they want to book a ticket for the eight-finals.
Atalanta had more time to prepare for this clash since they didn’t play their Serie A match last weekend. The visitors are one point ahead of their next opponents, and a draw could see them progressing further in the competition. However, they also cannot be proud of their latest form since Atalanta has been pretty inconsistent lately. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side celebrated just twice on the past nine occasions, and interestingly, both victories came at the away grounds. Despite losing 5:0 against Liverpool at home, they managed to win all three points at Anfield just one round later. That’s how Atalanta is unpredictable. Luis Muriel and the lads are very productive in front of the oppositions’ goal this season, but they concede a lot as well. Last time, they were just one step away from the semi-finals, but can they get into the knockout stage again?
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
The stake in this clash is very high, as the winner will continue its Champions League campaign. We think Ajax is a bit closer to the victory, and they should be able to deliver it.
Goals Market Prediction
Atalanta won’t be focused just on defending its net and will search for the chance to score. Since both sides are very efficient in the final third, we believe that neither of the teams will be able to keep the clean sheet.
Ajax to win @ 2.25
BTTS Yes @ 1.45
Correct score 3:2 @ 19.00

RB Leipzig vs Manchester United
The hosts put a very good display in Munich last weekend in the Bundesliga, as they snatched a point against Bayern. Although they had a lead twice, the home side will definitely be satisfied with a draw. Emil Forsberg and the lads have been very productive in front of the oppositions’ goal lately. RB Leipzig scored nine times on three occasions, but during the same period, conceded seven goals. Julian Nagelsman’s side is still in the battle for a place in the knockout stage, as they are level with PSG and Manchester United. However, they need to think only about the victory in this game since it is very unlikely that PSG can lose against Istanbul Basaksehir at Parc des Princes. The German side has the weakest head-to-head record in this triangle, and three points for them is the only outcome that can guarantee them a place in the top two.
Manchester United had another poor first-half display, as they trailed 1:0 to West Ham last weekend. However, they needed 30 minutes to turn around the result and book a 3:1 victory. That one was their fourth in a row in the Premier League and lifted them to the 5th spot. The Red Devils are now only five points behind the Spurs, with one game played less. However, they missed the chance to secure a place in the Champions League knockout stage last Wednesday, as they lost to PSG 3:1 at Old Trafford. Although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side had several excellent chances, they got punished. United’s crucial defeat occurred in Istanbul against Basaksehir, and now, they need to avoid the loss in order to remain in the top two.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
A great battle is ahead of us, and both sides will go for some points in this clash. We believe Manchester United is more experienced in games like this one, and they should pick up at least a point.
Goals Market Prediction
Both sides have been involved in efficient games lately. RB Leipzig will attack from the start, and the visitors will search for their chance to punish any home side’s mistake. Therefore, we don’t expect nets to remain intact at the end of this game.
Manchester United AH +0 @ 2.20
BTTS Yes @ 1.50
Correct score 2:2 @ 12.00

Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal
After the narrow 1:0 defeat in the hands of Everton in the season-opener, very few people believe Tottenham can be one of the title contenders. However, Jose Mourinho’s side tied nine games without suffering a defeat, and that run launched them to 1st place. The Spurs won four times in a row before a goalless draw against Chelsea last weekend. Harry Kane and the lads have been pretty convincing in front of the oppositions’ net, while their defense is the best in the league. Tottenham booked four straight victories at their ground, and they want to keep up where they left off against the fiercest rivals. The home side secured the place in the Europa League knockout stage thanks to a 3:3 draw in Linz against LASK on Thursday, and they can focus on one of the most important matches in this part of the campaign.
On the other hand, Arsenal is having another disappointing season. The fact that the Gunners sit on the 14th spot speaks enough, and although they are only four points behind the top five, their displays are pretty discouraging. After the narrow 1:0 victory at Old Trafford, Aston Villa trashed Mikel Arteta’s side at Emirates Stadium. Leeds United managed to resist at Elland Road, while Wolves were another team that took all three points at Arsenal’s ground. The perfect record in the Europa League is the only positive spot for the away fans, but still, their team didn’t have tough opponents in their group. Nicolas Pepe struggles to find his form, and he will be unavailable for this clash due to a suspension. Arsenal needs to start creating chances and converting them into goals if they want to challenge for the continental spots for the next season.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Tottenham is in a much better momentum, and the Spurs are considered favorites in this clash. We believe they are going to win this match and continue the title race.
Goals Market Prediction
Head to head clashes between these two sides have been pretty efficient lately, and just once in the past five matches, one of the sides managed to keep the clean sheet. Despite Arsenal’s problems in front of the oppositions’ goal, we believe the nets won’t remain intact in this one.
Tottenham Hotspur to win @ 2.00
BTTS Yes @ 1.75
Correct score 2:1 @ 9.50

Atletico Madrid vs Bayern Munich
Although Atletico Madrid already sits in 2nd place, they are only two points clear from Lokomotiv Moscow. The Spanish side has boked just one victory so far in the competition, the one in the second round after being 2:1 down to Salzburg. Diego Simeone’s side has troubles in finding the back of the oppositions’ net in this competition, as they scored only four times. In the opening match of the Champions League campaign, they lost to Bayern Munich 4:0. However, Joao Felix and the lads haven’t lost eight times in a row in all competitions, and they want to extend that unbeatable streak. Jan Oblak managed to keep the clean sheet four times in a row, but he’s going to have a tough challenge in this one. Diego Costa, Luis Suarez, and Lucas Torreira are going to be sidelined for this clash.
Bayern Munich travels to Madrid without any pressure, as they have already secured their place in the eight-finals. With four wins in the current Champions League campaign, they tied 15 consecutive victories in this competition. The defending champions missed the chance to win only once in the last 13 matches, although they conceded seven times in a row. Robert Lewandowski and the lads are still lethal in front of the oppositions’ goal, as they netted 15 times in this competition, in addition to 31 goals in the Bundesliga. Several players will not be at Hans Flick’s disposal for this clash, including Alphonso Davies, Joshua Kimmich, Javi Martinez, Corentin Tolisso, and probably Lucas Hernandez.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Atletico Madrid needs a victory in this clash, but Bayern Munich will do everything to keep their unbeatable run going, despite several setbacks with injured players. We won’t be surprised if this game ends in a draw.
Goals Market Prediction
Although the hosts haven’t conceded in the last four games, Bayern Munich is capable of scoring against any team. Also, the visitors didn’t manage to keep their net intact in the past seven matches, so we think both teams will score in this one.
Draw @ 4.00
BTTS Yes @ 1.60
Correct score 1:1 @ 7.50
Source: https://www.bat-bet.com/atletico-madrid-vs-bayern-munich-betting-tips-predictions-match-previews-uefa-champions-league/

Belgium vs Denmark
Belgium made a crucial step toward a place in the playoffs after beating England on Sunday. Two goals in the first 25 minutes of the game brought them three vital points and kicked the Three Lions out of the race for the top spot. Roberto Martinez’s side tied three wins in a row, and in each of those games, they scored twice. The hosts suffered just one defeat in the past two years, and besides that, they missed the chance to win only on one more occasion. Belgium was better in their previous clash back in September and celebrated a 2:0 victory. Kevin de Bruyne and the lads haven’t lost a game at the home pitch for the past four years, and if they manage to extend that run, the hosts will secure the place in playoffs.
Denmark had a slow start in the UEFA Nations League campaign, as they picked up just a point from the opening two rounds. However, Cristian Eriksen and the lads tied three wins in the competition, that propelled them to the 2nd spot. They are just two points behind their upcoming rivals, and only a victory can see them move to the top. Ebbe Sand’s side celebrated five times in a row and conceded only once during that streak. Although Denmark hasn’t been too efficient in the competition, their defense is the tightest in the group. Three points won at Wembley against England boosted their confidence, and the visitors hope for another good display.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Despite Denmark’s excellent recent form, the hosts are still considered as favorites in this clash. We believe Belgium won’t take anything for granted, and they will book another three points to seal the top spot.
Goals Market Prediction
Head to head clashes between these two sides have historically been pretty efficient. In each of them, football fans saw at least two goals, and we believe this clash could go over 2.5 margin.
Belgium to win @ 1.60
Over 2.5 FT @ 2.00
Correct score 3:1 @ 13.00
Source: https://www.bat-bet.com/belgium-vs-denmark-betting-tips-predictions-match-previews-uefa-nations-league/

Northern Ireland vs Slovakia
OK, so @bat-bet.com has covered this game well but I thought I'd give my own two cents on Northern Ireland versus Slovakia which kicks off at 7:45pm GMT from Windsor Park with just over 1,000 spectators actually allowed inside the stadium to watch this highly anticipated 2020 European Championship qualification play-off final. Who will prevail victorious?
Northern Ireland are aiming to reach their second successive European Championship finals tournament after qualifying for the 2016 edition. That was a very different side under Michael O'Neill to this one that has struggled to transition to life under Ian Baraclough. No win within 90 minutes in their last 7 matches shows just how out of the blue the victory on penalties against Bosnia-Herzegovina was. In terms of competitive action, it's 6 losses from their last 10 games and even though they are at home it's not the fortress it used to be with the Green and White Army without a win at the venue in four attempts.
Slovakia head into this game hardly exuding masses of self belief themselves. Caretaker head coach Stefan Tarkovic will take charge of this game after he replaced former head coach Pavel Hapal was sacked just days after he saw his team lose back-to-back matches against Scotland and Israel in the UEFA Nations League despite previously leading his nation past Republic of Ireland on penalties in the play-off semi-final. Tarkovic has an array of stars available for this game including record cap holder Marek Hamsik, Vladimir Weiss, Milan Skriniar, and Ondrej Duda. Can they end this run of 5 matches without a win?
The head-to-head statistics don't make very encouraging reading for Northern Irish fans with the national team losing 2 and drawing 1 of their last 3 encounters with Slovakia. You compare the two nations and have to say that Slovakia's quality outweighs Northern Ireland by some margin but we all know that Norn Iron have a habit of raising their game for the big occasion. Something isn't working for the Slovaks right now but can the new man Tarkovic inspire them to a win? I suspect it's going to be tight, it's going to be dull, and a winner could, once again, come on penalties. I just think Slovakia could sneak it.
Draw @ 3.00 with Bet365
Total Goals Scored Under 1.5 @ 2.43 with Unibet

Northern Ireland vs Slovakia
Northern Ireland made it to the EURO qualifiers’ finals after a dramatic victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina after the penalty shootout. Although the odds were not in their favor, Nial McGinn and the lads held their nerve, and now, they are one step away from the main tournament. However, Ian Baraclough’s side booked the last victory in the regulation time more than a year ago when they were better than the Czech Republic. The Green and White army played seven matches since then, and besides the clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina, they managed to remain undefeated only twice. After securing a place in the finals, Northern Ireland lost against Austria and Norway, and the hosts didn’t manage to find the back of the net. They need to improve a lot to come out as the winners from this clash as well. Jonny Evans should be ready for this match despite the injury, while Corry Evans will be sidelined for this game.
Slovakia booked just a bit better results lately, and they also needed to come through the penalty drama against the Republic of Ireland. After the goalless draw in 120 minutes, Pavel Hapal’s side scored four penalties that were enough for a place in the finals. However, they lost the next two games against Scotland and Israel, which made Hapal sacked and replaced by Stefan Tarkovic. Slovakia lost three games since September and managed to keep the clean sheet only against the Republic of Ireland. The visitors will be stronger for Milan Skriniar, while Vladimir Weiss should make the first appearance for the national team since 2018. He might bring more creativity that can help Slovakia to improve their finishing.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Neither of the national teams can be happy with its form, and the moment of inspiration should decide the winner of this game. We believe that can be Slovakia, and the visitors have never lost against their upcoming rivals from three head to head clashes.
Goals Market Prediction
Northern Ireland has lots of trouble in converting their chances into goals, while Slovakia cannot be proud of its finishing, too. Their last two head to head clashes were pretty tight, and since the stake is very high, we don’t expect to see more than two goals in total.
Slovakia to win @ 3.20
Under 2.5 FT @ 1.50
Correct score 0:1 @ 7.00
Source: https://www.bat-bet.com/northern-ireland-vs-slovakia-betting-tips-predictions-match-previews-uefa-nations-league/

Villarreal vs Valladolid
After a slow start of the campaign, Villarreal managed to improve the form. The home side currently sits in 6th place on the table, and they are just five points behind the top placed Real Sociedad. The Yellow Submarine hasn’t lost their last four league matches, in which they celebrated twice. Unai Emery’s side hasn’t been too efficient in La Liga, but their defense does a very good job, except for the match against Barcelona when they conceded four times. On the other hand, Paco Alcacer and the lads have been on fire in the Europa League. Villarreal was better than Sivasspor in the game that produced eight goals – 5:3, while they also celebrated away to Qarabag 3:1. With the potential three points from this match, the hosts can improve their league position even more.
On the other hand, Valladolid still searches for the first victory in the campaign. The visitors managed to remain undefeated just three times, and they are sitting at the bottom of the table. Sergio’s side struggles in converting their chances into goals, and they managed to find the back of the opposition’s net just five times. Bruno Gonzalez and the lads conceded eleven goals, making them one of the competition’s worst defensive sides. The visitors need to improve their game urgently if they want to escape from the danger zone. Luckily for them, the main relegation rivals are not too far away, and Celta Vigo, who sits on the nearest safe spot, is just three points ahead of them.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Villarreal is in much better momentum, and they stabilized their form lately. Valladolid will need to wait for their first victory one more round, as we believe the hosts are going to pick up all three points from this clash.
Goals Market Prediction
Their head to head clashes haven’t been too efficient lately, and we don’t expect to see too many goals in this one as well. Since the visitors have trouble finding the back of the oppositions’ net, we believe this clash will remain under a 2.5 margin.
Villarreal to win @ 1.60
BTTS Yes @ 1.80
Correct score 2:0 @ 7.00
Source: https://www.bat-bet.com/villarreal-vs-valladolid-betting-tips-predictions-match-previews-la-liga/

Nottingham Forest vs Derby County
The hosts nearly entered the promotion battle last season, but a very poor finish of the campaign cost them the place in the playoffs. Six games without a win saw them slipping down from the top six, and Stoke took advantage of Nottingham’s drop. Lewis Grabban and the lads continued in the same fashion, and they lost the first three matches in the new Championship campaign. However, in the last two games, Chris Hughton’s side managed to pick up four points and escape from the danger zone. Nottingham Forest has trouble converting their chances into goals, and they scored only three times in the first five rounds of the season. Fans hope that their team can improve their displays and start to climb the table.
Derby County also missed their chance to fight for promotion last season, as they picked up only four points in the final six rounds of the campaign. However, they cannot be satisfied with the start of the new season since the visitors celebrated just once in five games. Moreover, the Rams lost four times so far, and they desperately need points. Wayne Rooney and the lads need to improve their finishing, as the away side managed to put just two balls behind the goalkeeper. On the other hand, Derby County conceded ten times, and they need to tighten up their defense urgently.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
It is going to be the clash of two underachievers, and both teams need points to start improving their position in the table. Nottingham Forest is a slight favorite, and we believe the hosts will keep three points at their pitch.
Goals Market Prediction
Both sides have not been very efficient so far in the season, and the same can be said for their recent head to head clashes. Fans had the chance to see more than two goals just once in the last seven occasions, and we believe this one will also stay under a 2.5 margin.
Nottingham Forest to win @ 2.00
Under 2.5 FT @ 1.60
Correct score 1:0 @ 6.50
Source: https://www.bat-bet.com/nottingham-forest-vs-derby-county-betting-tips-predictions-match-previews-championship/

Derby vs Watford
The Championship is back after a break in games for the international window. First up, we have the Friday night kick-off at 7:45pm BST when a struggling Derby side will look to kickstart their dour season at home against a promising-looking Watford team at Pride Park. Everything seems to be pointing towards an away win but we know that the second tier of English football is far from predictable.
Derby have only managed to get 1 win from their opening 4 league games which has left them down in 20th place and just 3 points outside the relegation zone. The Rams did pick up that solitary win in their last match before the international break when they secured an impressive 1-0 win away to Norwich but the three straight defeats before that game with just 1 goal scored was a cause for concern. Did the international break come at the worst possible time? Rumours are already swirling around that Wayne Rooney is being lined up to replace current manager Phillip Cocu should Derby suffer defeat in this game. Hardly the sort of preparation the squad needs heading into a match like this.
Watford are already showing signs of fulfilling the predictions of many as a team that can bounce straight back up to the Premier League after their relegation last season. The Hornets are in 7th place after 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat. Manager Vladimir Ivic was a little known personality within British football before his appointment but is already building a solid reputation. The team's 1-0 loss to Reading before the international break was probably more a sign of how effective the Royals are than exposing any weakness of Watford. It's certainly been an early season of contrasting fortunes within the team with 3 clean sheets in their 4 league games so far but only 2 goals scored. This will be a test to see if this Watford team have recovered from their poor away days in the Premier League having lost 11 of their last 15 away competitive matches.
Matches after the international break are always tricky to predict especially when both teams have seen spells of form broken in their final match before the break. I do feel Watford should be looking to win this one and it kind of feels like Cocu is on borrowed time now. He's all but had the dreaded vote of confidence by the Derby board and I wouldn't be surprised if we saw an away win here with the home side following that up by sacking Cocu.
Watford to Win @ 2.35 with Unibet
Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.75 with BetVictor

England vs Belgium
England has been on a good run as they haven’t lost six times in a row. During that streak, the Three Lions managed to keep the clean sheet as well. The home side qualified for EURO without significant problems, as they topped their group. They have a good start in the UEFA Nations League as well, but England didn’t impress in the previous two rounds. The hosts celebrated a narrow 1:0 win away to Iceland thanks to the stoppage-time penalty, while they got back with a point from Denmark after a goalless draw. Gareth Southgate should be encouraged by his team’s performance after a 3:0 victory in a friendly game against Wales, where Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Danny Ings scored their first goals in the national team. England is looking forward to another win and three points that could launch them to the top spot.
Belgium was in a hot streak of 12 straight victories, but Ivory Coast managed to remain undefeated in a friendly match on Thursday. Kevin de Bruyne and the lads secured their place in EURO with a perfect score of ten wins in the group while they were scoring four goals per match on average. The visitors picked up where they left off in the UEFA Nations League and opened the campaign with two victories. Belgium celebrated away in Denmark 2:0, while they trashed Iceland 5:1 at the home pitch. Although Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard will be sidelined for this match, the away side is still an excellent team capable of beating any opponent. Belgium was better in their last two head to head clashes and will be searching for the third one in a row.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
This match is going to be a very tight one, and both sides can remain undefeated. Therefore, it wouldn’t be strange if the game ends in a draw.
Goals Market Prediction
Although the hosts haven’t conceded six times in a row, Belgium is capable of scoring against any national team. We expect to see a fascinating match in which both teams should score at least once in the game.
Draw @ 3.40
BTTS Yes @ 1.75
Correct score 1:1 @ 6.50
Source: https://www.bat-bet.com/england-vs-belgium-betting-tips-predictions-match-previews-uefa-nations-league/

Leeds United vs Manchester City
After many years in League One and the Championship, Leeds United finally managed to get promoted at the end of the last season. Although their primary goal is to stay away from danger, they proved to be a very exciting team that may disrupt favorites from the very start of the campaign. In the opening round, they lost away to the defending champions, Liverpool, in a fascinating match that finished 4:3. Marcelo Bielsa’s side managed to tie two victories in the following two games, as they celebrated against Fulham and Sheffield United. Patrick Bamford and the lads have been very efficient in the attack, while their backline needs to be much tighter. Leeds United is looking forward to another good display that eventually might bring them some points from this game.
Manchester City had a confident start with a 1:3 away victory against very solid Wolves, but they slumped to a heavy 5:2 defeat against Leicester City at Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side showed many vulnerabilities, especially in defense, and as a result, they conceded six goals in two rounds. The Citizens are considered one of the hottest favorites for the title, and they need to improve in order not to lose the pace with Liverpool. Injury problems also significantly impact the away side since Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus are sidelined. Ruben Dias is the most significant signing this summer, but it is questionable how fast he can adapt to help the visitors at Elland Road.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
It is going to be an exciting and tight clash where the hosts are not without any chance of remaining undefeated. However, Leeds United also doesn’t look confident in the back, and we believe Man City will get back home with all three points thanks to their experience.
Goals Market Prediction
Both teams have been involved in very efficient matches so far in the campaign, and their playing style suggests that there won’t be major changes. Football fans should enjoy this clash and see at least four goals in total.
Manchester City to win @ 1.35
Over 3.5 FT @ 1.95
Correct score 1:3 @ 11.00
Source: https://www.bat-bet.com/2020/10/02/leeds-united-vs-manchester-city-betting-tips-predictions-match-previews/

Ferencvaros vs Molde
The hosts are enjoying a great start of the new campaign. They started the qualifiers from the very first round and did not have too much luck in draws throughout the competition. Their first opponent was Swedish champion Djurgarden, but Ferencvaros managed to win 2:0. However, the real challenge came in the next round when they were supposed to travel to Glasgow and face Celtic. Although the bookies didn’t give them many chances of advancing further, Sergiy Rebrov’s side pulled off a 2:1 victory. Before reaching the playoffs, Ferencvaros needed to eliminate Dinamo Zagreb, another formidable rival, and they celebrated 2:1 again. Tokmac Nguen and the lads keep up the form in the national championship as well, and they managed to win seven points from three games played. Since Ferencvaros secured a 3:3 draw in the first leg, they will have an excellent chance to enter the group phase after many years and severe financial crisis that this club has gone through just a couple of years ago.
On the other hand, Molde has already played 19 matches in the Norwegian Eliteserien, where they are sitting in the 4th place. However, they haven’t been enjoying a good form lately since the visitors lost four times in the last five rounds. The current Norwegian champions are too far from the title race, as they are 18 points behind Bodo/Glimt. On the other hand, they are just one step away from the Champions League group stage, but Erling Moe’s side needs to improve their game. Molde had a much easier path to the playoffs, as they eliminated Finnish side KuPS, Celje from Slovenia, and Qarabag. In the first leg, they managed to get back into the tie after being 2:0 down, but they need a victory in this one.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
It is going to be another tight clash, and we should see an exciting battle. However, we believe the hosts are a bit closer to the victory, and they are going to delight their fans. From what we have seen from them, they fully deserve the place in the Champions League group stage.
Goals Market Prediction
The first leg result gives a reasonable prospect of another efficient clash. Molde would need to attack from the start as it is unlikely that we are going to see another high-scoring draw. On the other hand, Ferencvaros has been excellent in the final third, and the hosts will have enough space to endanger the opposition’s goalkeeper. We believe the game will go over 2.5 margin.
Ferencvaros to win @ 2.15
Over 2.5 FT @ 1.70
Correct score 2:1 @ 9.50
Source: https://www.bat-bet.com/2020/09/28/ferencvaros-vs-molde-betting-tips-predictions-match-previews/

Brighton vs Chelsea
Brighton ended the latest campaign in the 15th spot, and they managed to avoid relegation. They stayed seven points clear from Bournemouth, who was just below the red line. Graham Potter’s side had a decent finish of the season as is remained undefeated in the final three rounds. The home side did quite good in front of the oppositions’ goal as they were scoring once per match on average,  but their defense should have been much tighter. Brighton was pretty quiet on the transfer market, as they signed just two players, Jan Paul van Hencke from NAC Breda and Ulrick Brad Enema Ella from Amiens. Top-rated bookies predict a relegation struggle for the hosts, and we’ll see if they are going to remain in the Premier League.
Chelsea managed to book the 4th spot at the end of the previous season, although their form was not too stable. This time, the Blues want to step up and get involved in the title battle. Frank Lampard has a few top-class additions to his squad, and the visitors are considered third favorites for the Premier League trophy. Kai Havertz, Thiago Silva, and Benjamin Chilwell joined the club, and they should make a significant contribution to the title battle. Chelsea did an excellent job in the final third last season, as the away side scored 69 times, but they conceded too many times. The visitors were putting some fantastic displays away from Stamford Bridge, and they managed to get back home with a win nine times in 19 outings.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Chelsea has been dominant in head to head matches of these two sides, as the Blues failed to win just once in their six clashes. We believe they are going to meet the expectations and deliver another victory.
Goals Market Prediction
Their clashes at Amex Stadium have always been fascinating and efficient, and we don’t believe this one should be much different. Therefore, football fans should enjoy at least three goals in total.
Chelsea to win @1.60
Over 2.5 FT @ 1.80
Correct score 1:3 @15.00
Source: https://www.bat-bet.com/2020/09/13/brighton-vs-chelsea-betting-tips-predictions-match-previews/