StevieDay1983

Not convinced Spurs are going to win as easily as the odds imply.  Lloris is suspended which after his CL performances could be seen as a good thing, though he is still a class above Vorm or Gazzaniga.  I hope Gazzaniga starts as he has been fairly impressive in his starts in the PL and cup competitions.  Dembele, Dier and Wanyama all injured for this so problems in midfield, though Alli coming back for this one will help.
I don't know what state the pitch will be in, but I assume the playing surface will be ok now.  Either way, the Wembley atmosphere is not great due to the new stadium issues, and I think the club are a bit fed up with playing at home/Wembley at the moment which is affecting the mood of the fans, and maybe the players at home games.
PSV are doing very well in their league, and spurs are not winning games by a clear margin at the moment.  Spurs clearly the better team, but not backable at 1.40 in my opinion. 
Therefore, i'd recommend Tottenham to win by a 1 goal margin at 4.0 (skybet) for a better value bet.  PSV on the handicap might also be a way to play.   

Red Star Belgrade vs Liverpool
The Champions League is back this week and Group C delivers our first preview. Serbian club Red Star Belgrade will play Premier League side Liverpool and with the Reds destroying their hosts in the previous clash 4-0 just 2 weeks ago it's a chance for the home team to regain some respect. It kicks off at 5:55pm tonight at the Rajko Mitic Stadium.
Red Star Belgrade are one of the great European teams. Younger members of this forum might not remember their famous 1991 European Cup victory on penalties against a brilliant Marseille side that included the likes of Jean-Pierre Papin, Basile Boli, and Chris Waddle. That said, the Red Star side had a lot of names that would go on to do great things such as Robert Prosinecki, Sinisa Mihajlovic, and Dejan Savicevic.
This current squad pales in comparison to that side but they remain the dominant side in Serbian football. Unfortunately, they need a win here if they are to realistically keep their hopes of progressing to the last 16 alive. They have picked up 1 point in a 0-0 draw with Napoli so far. That game was at home. In fact, they are undefeated at home in European action this season with Napoli, Red Bull Salzburg, Spartak Trnava, Suduva Marijampole, and Spartaks Jurmala all visiting Belgrade and failing to walk away with a win. This won't be easy for Liverpool in a hostile atmosphere.
Liverpool will be hoping to stretch their lead at the top of the group. Victories over PSG and Red Star Belgrade have ensured the solitary defeat to Napoli away hasn't been too detrimental. It'll be tough for Jurgen Klopp's men who will likely not win by more than a single goal.
I'm not going to back Red Star to get the win here but I'd be surprised if Liverpool romped home with a convincing victory. The home side have failed to score in their last two home matches in European competition but they're also hard to break down having conceded just 1 goal in 5 home European games this season. If I was backing a correct score I'd say Liverpool to win 1-0.
Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 2.65 with Unibet
Red Star Belgrade +2 @ 2.35 with SportingBet
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Red Star Belgrade vs Liverpool
The Champions League is back this week and Group C delivers our first preview. Serbian club Red Star Belgrade will play Premier League side Liverpool and with the Reds destroying their hosts in the previous clash 4-0 just 2 weeks ago it's a chance for the home team to regain some respect. It kicks off at 5:55pm tonight at the Rajko Mitic Stadium.
Red Star Belgrade are one of the great European teams. Younger members of this forum might not remember their famous 1991 European Cup victory on penalties against a brilliant Marseille side that included the likes of Jean-Pierre Papin, Basile Boli, and Chris Waddle. That said, the Red Star side had a lot of names that would go on to do great things such as Robert Prosinecki, Sinisa Mihajlovic, and Dejan Savicevic.
This current squad pales in comparison to that side but they remain the dominant side in Serbian football. Unfortunately, they need a win here if they are to realistically keep their hopes of progressing to the last 16 alive. They have picked up 1 point in a 0-0 draw with Napoli so far. That game was at home. In fact, they are undefeated at home in European action this season with Napoli, Red Bull Salzburg, Spartak Trnava, Suduva Marijampole, and Spartaks Jurmala all visiting Belgrade and failing to walk away with a win. This won't be easy for Liverpool in a hostile atmosphere.
Liverpool will be hoping to stretch their lead at the top of the group. Victories over PSG and Red Star Belgrade have ensured the solitary defeat to Napoli away hasn't been too detrimental. It'll be tough for Jurgen Klopp's men who will likely not win by more than a single goal.
I'm not going to back Red Star to get the win here but I'd be surprised if Liverpool romped home with a convincing victory. The home side have failed to score in their last two home matches in European competition but they're also hard to break down having conceded just 1 goal in 5 home European games this season. If I was backing a correct score I'd say Liverpool to win 1-0.
Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 2.65 with Unibet
Red Star Belgrade +2 @ 2.35 with SportingBet
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Red Star Belgrade vs Liverpool
The Champions League is back this week and Group C delivers our first preview. Serbian club Red Star Belgrade will play Premier League side Liverpool and with the Reds destroying their hosts in the previous clash 4-0 just 2 weeks ago it's a chance for the home team to regain some respect. It kicks off at 5:55pm tonight at the Rajko Mitic Stadium.
Red Star Belgrade are one of the great European teams. Younger members of this forum might not remember their famous 1991 European Cup victory on penalties against a brilliant Marseille side that included the likes of Jean-Pierre Papin, Basile Boli, and Chris Waddle. That said, the Red Star side had a lot of names that would go on to do great things such as Robert Prosinecki, Sinisa Mihajlovic, and Dejan Savicevic.
This current squad pales in comparison to that side but they remain the dominant side in Serbian football. Unfortunately, they need a win here if they are to realistically keep their hopes of progressing to the last 16 alive. They have picked up 1 point in a 0-0 draw with Napoli so far. That game was at home. In fact, they are undefeated at home in European action this season with Napoli, Red Bull Salzburg, Spartak Trnava, Suduva Marijampole, and Spartaks Jurmala all visiting Belgrade and failing to walk away with a win. This won't be easy for Liverpool in a hostile atmosphere.
Liverpool will be hoping to stretch their lead at the top of the group. Victories over PSG and Red Star Belgrade have ensured the solitary defeat to Napoli away hasn't been too detrimental. It'll be tough for Jurgen Klopp's men who will likely not win by more than a single goal.
I'm not going to back Red Star to get the win here but I'd be surprised if Liverpool romped home with a convincing victory. The home side have failed to score in their last two home matches in European competition but they're also hard to break down having conceded just 1 goal in 5 home European games this season. If I was backing a correct score I'd say Liverpool to win 1-0.
Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 2.65 with Unibet
Red Star Belgrade +2 @ 2.35 with SportingBet
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Red Star Belgrade vs Liverpool
The Champions League is back this week and Group C delivers our first preview. Serbian club Red Star Belgrade will play Premier League side Liverpool and with the Reds destroying their hosts in the previous clash 4-0 just 2 weeks ago it's a chance for the home team to regain some respect. It kicks off at 5:55pm tonight at the Rajko Mitic Stadium.
Red Star Belgrade are one of the great European teams. Younger members of this forum might not remember their famous 1991 European Cup victory on penalties against a brilliant Marseille side that included the likes of Jean-Pierre Papin, Basile Boli, and Chris Waddle. That said, the Red Star side had a lot of names that would go on to do great things such as Robert Prosinecki, Sinisa Mihajlovic, and Dejan Savicevic.
This current squad pales in comparison to that side but they remain the dominant side in Serbian football. Unfortunately, they need a win here if they are to realistically keep their hopes of progressing to the last 16 alive. They have picked up 1 point in a 0-0 draw with Napoli so far. That game was at home. In fact, they are undefeated at home in European action this season with Napoli, Red Bull Salzburg, Spartak Trnava, Suduva Marijampole, and Spartaks Jurmala all visiting Belgrade and failing to walk away with a win. This won't be easy for Liverpool in a hostile atmosphere.
Liverpool will be hoping to stretch their lead at the top of the group. Victories over PSG and Red Star Belgrade have ensured the solitary defeat to Napoli away hasn't been too detrimental. It'll be tough for Jurgen Klopp's men who will likely not win by more than a single goal.
I'm not going to back Red Star to get the win here but I'd be surprised if Liverpool romped home with a convincing victory. The home side have failed to score in their last two home matches in European competition but they're also hard to break down having conceded just 1 goal in 5 home European games this season. If I was backing a correct score I'd say Liverpool to win 1-0.
Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 2.65 with Unibet
Red Star Belgrade +2 @ 2.35 with SportingBet
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Red Star Belgrade vs Liverpool
The Champions League is back this week and Group C delivers our first preview. Serbian club Red Star Belgrade will play Premier League side Liverpool and with the Reds destroying their hosts in the previous clash 4-0 just 2 weeks ago it's a chance for the home team to regain some respect. It kicks off at 5:55pm tonight at the Rajko Mitic Stadium.
Red Star Belgrade are one of the great European teams. Younger members of this forum might not remember their famous 1991 European Cup victory on penalties against a brilliant Marseille side that included the likes of Jean-Pierre Papin, Basile Boli, and Chris Waddle. That said, the Red Star side had a lot of names that would go on to do great things such as Robert Prosinecki, Sinisa Mihajlovic, and Dejan Savicevic.
This current squad pales in comparison to that side but they remain the dominant side in Serbian football. Unfortunately, they need a win here if they are to realistically keep their hopes of progressing to the last 16 alive. They have picked up 1 point in a 0-0 draw with Napoli so far. That game was at home. In fact, they are undefeated at home in European action this season with Napoli, Red Bull Salzburg, Spartak Trnava, Suduva Marijampole, and Spartaks Jurmala all visiting Belgrade and failing to walk away with a win. This won't be easy for Liverpool in a hostile atmosphere.
Liverpool will be hoping to stretch their lead at the top of the group. Victories over PSG and Red Star Belgrade have ensured the solitary defeat to Napoli away hasn't been too detrimental. It'll be tough for Jurgen Klopp's men who will likely not win by more than a single goal.
I'm not going to back Red Star to get the win here but I'd be surprised if Liverpool romped home with a convincing victory. The home side have failed to score in their last two home matches in European competition but they're also hard to break down having conceded just 1 goal in 5 home European games this season. If I was backing a correct score I'd say Liverpool to win 1-0.
Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 2.65 with Unibet
Red Star Belgrade +2 @ 2.35 with SportingBet
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The next round of Champions League fixtures are still a week away but it's never too early to get the discussion going. Here are the odds and ratings. Let us know if you see any early value. 

Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen
Unlucky with that Edinburgh City call, @allyhibs. A close game by all accounts that could have been a completely different story on another day. Will need your thoughts on this preview covering the game between Kilmarnock and Aberdeen at Rugby Park for this 12:15pm kick-off tomorrow lunch-time.
Kilmarnock have found themselves in an early battle for the European qualification spots in the SPL. Steve Clarke's side are in 4th place but two draws on the bounce have seen them drop off the title pace. This game gives them a chance to move up to 3rd with a win.
Aberdeen are just having trouble finding consistency. Derek McInnes has seen his side win, lose, win, lose, and win their last five league games. If those two losses had been wins then they'd be flying high level on points with Killy heading into this game. Instead, they are down in 8th place and even though relegation isn't a realistic danger just yet it's not a position they'll be happy with.
The home side are unbeaten in six league matches and their results against the big names in this division shows they can deliver results when the pressure is on. I can't quite remember who the last team to beat Kilmarnock in the league were... would you know, Ally? 
McInnes and his side come into this game as favourites but I honestly think backing Kilmarnock for a draw no bet is decent value. Aberdeen have only won one game on the road this season and their lack of consistency away from home is what could be the issue here.
Kilmarnock Draw No Bet @ 2.14 with MarathonBet
Total Goals Scored Over 2.5 @ 2.30 with Coral

Wigan vs Leeds
The only Championship game left to play this weekend comes at the DW Stadium this Sunday in a 1:30pm kick-off where Wigan will play Leeds. The Latics are hoping to end a run of two defeats on the bounce in the league and the Whites are hoping to move top of the table with a victory.
Wigan are doing OK during their first season back in the Championship. Paul Cook's side are 16th in the table with 20 points but a win here could see them move up to within touching distance of the play-off positions. It's an example of how intensely close the Championship has become.
Leeds started the season with a rocket up their rear. They navigated a rough patch and have now settled back into positive form with just 1 defeat from their last 6 league games. Marcelo Bielsa's men have lost just 1 game on the road this season but that was their last away match that produced a 2-1 defeat to Blackburn.
There is one statistic that makes backing Leeds a dangerous proposition here. Cook has turned the DW Stadium into a fortress for Wigan. Their League One campaign was built on that fine home form and it's helped them keep their head above water here. They are undefeated at home this season and have only lost once in league football since February. That's 21 league games with just 1 loss.
I think it's worth backing Wigan here with the draw no bet because I feel their home form puts them in a great position to win this game. However, Leeds are tightening their ship lately so it might prove to be a tough game for either side to win. I was going to back the draw but I think a team that has won 5 and drawn 2 of their 7 home games should be backed.
Wigan Draw No Bet @ 2.55 with MarathonBet
BTTS @ 1.80 with SportPesa

Manchester City vs Southampton
Firstly, apologies to all of you that backed Cardiff today. I actually felt for a large part of the first half we were the considerably better side. We just couldn't create the openings in the final third and then Neil Warnock inexplicably brought off our three best players as substitutes. The fact we're bringing on Gary Madine is embarrassing.
Anyway, here I'm previewing Manchester City playing Southampton at the Etihad Stadium tomorrow at 3pm. I genuinely think this is a chance to back a convincing win for the Citizens who are looking more and more like the team to beat once again this season in the league.
Manchester City will move to the top of the Premier League here with a victory and I fully expect them to get it. Pep Guardiola's side have been irresistible at home this season with 5 wins from 5 matches scoring 18 and conceding just 2 goals. It's a grim prospect for this visiting Southampton side.
Southampton managed to avoid relegation by the skin of their teeth last season and they haven't exactly looked a lot better this season. Mark Hughes still has to convince a lot of people he's the right man for the job at the Saints. His side are in 16th place and just 2 points above the relegation zone.
The most disconcerting thing for the Saints is their lack of potency in front of goal. Only Huddersfield have scored less league goals this season. In their 10 league games so far they have managed just 6 goals. It is now 5 league games without scoring totalling over 476 minutes of league football without hitting the onion bag.
I think you have to back City for a dominant win here. Ederson is in line to win a seventh consecutive clean sheet against an impotent Southampton strike force. It's also worrying that Southampton haven't won any of their last 8 visits to the Etihad Stadium. This could be a messy one for Hughes on his return to the club he once managed at the beginning of this new era of success.
Manchester City to Win to Nil @ 1.80 with BetVictor
Manchester City -2 @ 1.91 with Paddy Power

Manchester City vs Southampton
Firstly, apologies to all of you that backed Cardiff today. I actually felt for a large part of the first half we were the considerably better side. We just couldn't create the openings in the final third and then Neil Warnock inexplicably brought off our three best players as substitutes. The fact we're bringing on Gary Madine is embarrassing.
Anyway, here I'm previewing Manchester City playing Southampton at the Etihad Stadium tomorrow at 3pm. I genuinely think this is a chance to back a convincing win for the Citizens who are looking more and more like the team to beat once again this season in the league.
Manchester City will move to the top of the Premier League here with a victory and I fully expect them to get it. Pep Guardiola's side have been irresistible at home this season with 5 wins from 5 matches scoring 18 and conceding just 2 goals. It's a grim prospect for this visiting Southampton side.
Southampton managed to avoid relegation by the skin of their teeth last season and they haven't exactly looked a lot better this season. Mark Hughes still has to convince a lot of people he's the right man for the job at the Saints. His side are in 16th place and just 2 points above the relegation zone.
The most disconcerting thing for the Saints is their lack of potency in front of goal. Only Huddersfield have scored less league goals this season. In their 10 league games so far they have managed just 6 goals. It is now 5 league games without scoring totalling over 476 minutes of league football without hitting the onion bag.
I think you have to back City for a dominant win here. Ederson is in line to win a seventh consecutive clean sheet against an impotent Southampton strike force. It's also worrying that Southampton haven't won any of their last 8 visits to the Etihad Stadium. This could be a messy one for Hughes on his return to the club he once managed at the beginning of this new era of success.
Manchester City to Win to Nil @ 1.80 with BetVictor
Manchester City -2 @ 1.91 with Paddy Power

Chelsea vs Derby
The big game tonight in this second rank cup competition in English football is between Premier League side Chelsea and Championship club Derby in a 7:45pm kick-off at Stamford Bridge. It will see former Blues icon Frank Lampard return to the club where he made his name as one of the game's greatest goal-scoring midfielders.
Maurizio Sarri is expected to make a number of changes to his Chelsea side heading into this game. Talisman Eden Hazard is almost certain to be rested and there are also likely absentees in the form of Pedro and Olivier Giroud. So we could see a fairly fresh but mixed Blues side here.
It would be surprising if Derby played anything but a full strength side here. Lampard will be keen to take a big scalp and with the club receiving permission to start Chelsea loanees Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori there will be a team full of players eager to make a big impression.
Chelsea boss the head-to-head meetings between these two sides over recent years. The Blues have won 6 of the last 7 meetings and have not lost an encounter since 1999. Both teams to score could be the bet to back here because it has happened in 8 of the last 12 meetings. Throw into the mix the fact that Chelsea have scored in every home match this season and Derby have scored in 9 of their 11 away matches in all competitions this season.
This might not be a vintage Chelsea performance given the expected changes. It's hard to see how Sarri has this competition nailed down as a priority. That said, a trophy is a trophy and he'll be determined to add his first trophy to his CV as Chelsea manager as soon as possible. I just think it'll be a lot of huff and puff from Derby but Chelsea will sneak through. I'm not confident enough to back them outright though. It could be pushed to extra-time or penalties.
BTTS @ 2.05 with Ladbrokes
Derby +2 @ 2.10 with Coral
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Manchester City vs Fulham
A generally successful night for us last night. Derby delivering the expected entertainment value against a weakened Chelsea side. Tonight it's the turn of Manchester City who host fellow Premier League club Fulham in a 7:45pm kick-off at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City are flying in the Premier League starting the season unbeaten. On the contrary, Fulham are slap bang in the relegation zone with an awful defensive record to blame for their poor form. This being despite the fact they spent heavily over the summer in an effort to make their squad more competitive.
It is expected that City will make a number of changes. The likes of Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Brahim Diaz could all be in line for starts. However, some quality first team fringe players will also be included so don't expect a weak side.
The form statistics will send shivers down the spine of Cottagers fans. City have won the last six meetings between these two teams. That includes a 3-0 victory over Fulham earlier this season. These two sides last met in the EFL Cup back in 2009 when City won 2-1.
However, there may be light at the end of the tunnel. City have failed to score in both of their previous EFL Cup 4th Round matches under Pep Guardiola. Fulham are also unbeaten away in the EFL Cup under Slavisa Jokanovic. An interesting fact is also that the reigning holders of the EFL Cup have been eliminated in the 4th Round in three of the last four seasons.
The sensible option would be to back a solid win for City here but, like last night with Chelsea, I think sweeping changes to the squad could impact on them negatively. It could lead to a fractured display. I fully expect Jokanovic to see this as a chance to get a big scalp and earn a morale-boosting win.
One big problem remains that Fulham's defence is awful. The Cottagers have conceded 15 goals in their last 4 competitive games. It's an issue that doesn't appear to be getting solved any time soon. Unless the defence can pull a display out of thin air then I think Fulham might push City close but I can't see them getting the win. That being said, if an upset is going to happen then this is the stage for it.
BTTS @ 2.30 with Boylesports
Fulham +3 @ 2.20 with Ladbrokes

Cardiff vs Leicester
It's going to be an emotional day at the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday when Cardiff host Leicester for this 3pm kick-off. It will be Leicester's first game since the tragic helicopter crash that killed their popular chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and the Bluebirds have confirmed a commemorative flag will be handed up the home stand before the game and passed over to the Foxes fans as a mark of respect.
Cardiff come into this game in 17th place outside the relegation zone. The general mood amongst the fans is upbeat. I don't think anybody thought we'd be outside the bottom three after our run of games against Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea. There's still no complacency amongst the fans or players. We know that no games are a given but we've been pleased with how the players have been performing.
Leicester will be an unknown quantity here. How prepared both physically and mentally will their players be? Will they perform above expected levels because they want to honour their late chairman? Or will the whole occasion get the better of them? Claude Puel's team are without a win in three matches and there was controversy when he dropped star striker Jamie Vardy last week.
The Bluebirds are undefeated against Leicester in four competitive games at the Cardiff City Stadium. Hauntingly, the last win Leicester earned at our ground was when they knocked us out in the 2009/10 play-off semi-finals. That was a tough loss to take back then.
If Cardiff do win this game then it will be a landmark occasion. It will be the first time they've won consecutive games in the top flight of English football since the 1961/62 season. That might be tough given they've conceded 29 goals in their last 11 Premier League home matches stretching back to their last campaign in the top flight.
The Foxes do also have a cracking recent record against newly promoted sides in the Premier League having won 6 of their last 8 meetings with them. Leicester have also scored at least once in each of their last 12 league games so backing the both teams to score option is worthwhile here.
I'm quietly optimistic that we can get something from this game. Our performance against Fulham in our last home game shows the self belief is growing in this side. I felt even in last weekend's loss to Liverpool we did well when we took the game to them in the second half. I think we'll pay all the respects necessary before kick-off but when that whistle blows I hope we get into them and show them that our home pitch is our turf and we begin to make it a fortress. If I was forced to push for an outright, I'd say a draw is most likely.
Draw @ 3.40 with Betfair
BTTS @ 1.95 with BetStars
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@KikoCy, great work on getting BTTS at that price for the Bournemouth versus Manchester United game!

Aston Villa vs Bolton
Right, OK, so I know I said I was reluctant to back Aston Villa until Dean Smith had settled into the role more but it's the Friday night game and I fancy chatting about something today so I'm covering their game versus Bolton at Villa Park in a 7:45pm kick-off tonight.
Aston Villa come into this game in a precarious position. Situated in 17th place and just 6 points outside the relegation zone the alarms aren't quite ringing yet. A defeat here and that may change. Smith enjoyed a winning start to his time with the Villains but has since seen his side fall to a couple of losses.The play-offs are now 7 points away and Smith needs to start winning games fast if he wants to consider a promotion push this season.
Bolton's season has started to simmer down after a positive start. Phil Parkinson saw his side go unbeaten for the first 4 league games of the season. However, a poor October has seen them go 5 league matches without a win. The Trotters have sunk to 19th place in the table and just 4 points above the relegation zone. The main problem has been profligacy in front of goal. Bolton have scored just 2 goals in their last 8 league games.
Smith will be confident his side can win. He has faced Bolton on three occasions previously as Brentford manager and won all three games. Granted, he is managing a different side and this Bolton team is arguably stronger than the previous ones he's faced. Football is a funny game though and some teams do have bogey opposition managers. Phil Parkinson has also lost both of his away games to Villa as Bolton manager.
I think Villa should win this. Smith is a competent enough manager and he has the players at his disposal. It feels that it will start clicking at some point. This might not be a vintage performance but I'd be surprised if Villa didn't take advantage of Bolton's awful scoring record to grab the three points.
Aston Villa HT/FT @ 2.25 with Coral
Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 2.10 with Blacktype
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Coventry vs Accrington Stanley
One of the standout matches in League One this weekend is being played at the Ricoh Arena where in-form sides Coventry and Accrington Stanley will go toe-to-toe in an intriguing clash in a 3pm kick-off. The odds suggest a closely-fought game but is there a team worth backing here?
Coventry have won five league games in a row now. The performances haven't necessarily been the greatest that Mark Robins' side have produced under his management but that will matter little to the team's fans. The Sky Blues are now sitting in 7th place and looking set to battle it out for a play-off position this season if results keep coming.
Accrington Stanley are positioned in 6th place on the same number of points as Coventry but boasting a superior goal difference. John Coleman's side are adapting well to life in League One but they haven't won their last two league games. However, it's worth noting that those were away to Luton who have an excellent home record and at home to league leaders Portsmouth.
It's tempting to back the home side when they've got such high odds and are in such good form but they're up against a tough Accrington side. Coventry also haven't had great results at home against teams at the top end of the table. Given Accrington's odds I'm tempted to back them to win this one.
BTTS @ 1.85 with William Hill
Accrington Draw No Bet @ 2.76 with MarathonBet
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Ipswich vs Preston
After having success with betting against Ipswich a lot this season I see that there's another chance to earn a fair wedge by doing that this weekend. The Tractor Boys host Preston in a 3pm kick-off at Portman Road this Saturday and it will be new manager Paul Lambert's first league game in charge.
Ipswich are having a torrid season so far and many pundits are suggesting it's going to take more than a managerial change to sort their campaign out. The Suffolk club are currently rock bottom of the Championship and 3 points behind the team above them.
Preston aren't doing much better. Alex Neil has seen his team pick up a bit of form after a terrible start. The Lilywhites remain in 20th place but they are unbeaten in five league games having scored 13 goals during that period. So they will come into this game full of confidence.
I'm not sure how Lambert will do here. He thrived at Colchester and Norwich but has since struggled to make an impression at Aston Villa, Blackburn, Wolves, and Stoke. Has he lost the spark? Is this an appointment that is destined to fail? He already has his back to the wall as a former Canaries manager.
It's been a while since Preston came away from Portman Road with a win. In fact, it was the opening day of the 2008/09 season. Will this be the game that changes? I think at the price they've being offered then it could well be backing Neil's side to take all three points.
Preston to Win @ 2.30 with Bet365
Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.75 with Unibet

Strasbourg vs Toulouse
On a weekend when PSG beat Tottenham's 58 year old record to win their first 12 league games of the season with a 2-1 win against Lille, we turn our attention to tonight's 7pm kick-off between Strasbourg and Toulouse at the Stade de la Meinau.
Strasbourg have started their season well. There is no suggestion of second season syndrome here for Thierry Laurey's men. The club are sat in 7th place and appear to be preparing for a season of challenging to break into the European qualification spots via the league.
Toulouse are not having quite as positive a start as Strasbourg but it's probably par for the course so far. Alain Casanova's side are positioned in 11th place in the league and just 3 points behind their opponents here. However, it's now 8 games across all competitions without a win and that includes losing their last two league games.
The home side come into this game with the far stronger head-to-head record. Strasbourg have won 4 of the last 5 meetings with Toulouse. Strasbourg have also only lost at home once this season with Toulouse only picking up 1 win in 5 attempts on the road this campaign.
If Strasbourg win this game then it will be the first time since 2002 that the club has won four top flight games in a row. This run of form is built on an attacking foundation with the team scoring in 8 consecutive league games this season. Only PSG boast a more prolific record.
Strasbourg to Win @ 1.95
Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.94 with MarathonBet
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It's Saturday so can mean only one thing, A long winded write up by me,  
 
Bournemouth 2 United 2. Good job I checked this before posting as it said Bournemouth 2 United 32!!!!, I was torn between 2 each or a 3-2 away win, however I have settled for a score draw, United will accept that despite all of Jose's ramblings this week.  . OVER 3.5 GOALS 19/10 UNIBET & 888sport
 
Cardiff 2 Leicester 3. This will be quite an emotional day and often the opposition get forgotten about but the occasion can get to both with football almost taking a back seat, and on such occasions football brings people together and I am sure Cardiff will do a great job in making it a fitting occasion, I see Leicester really wanting to do a good job and Cardiff attacking too, with Leicester nicking it with the odd goal in 5, I know that is already 9 goals predicted in 2 games. BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE 5/6  BETSTARS
 
Everton 2 Brighton 1. I think Everton will win this despite Brighton giving it a good go, I think this will be quite an open game with a bit of free flowing attacking football, I like Brighton and I like Chris Hughton, an honest manager hardly ever blames anyone if his team loses but I can't let that cloud my judgement so I am sticking with a narrow home win. 2-1 Everton 8/1 bet365, BETVICTOR, BETSTARS. 1OBET & SportPesa
 
Newcastle 2 Watford 0. What have I just written??? Newcastle have got to win at some point, and I know Watford seem to have found their feet again, but I am sticking with the home win just because they have to win at some point, mad logic I must admot but sometimes it pays off. Newcastle to win 9/5 UNIBET & BETVICTOR
 
West Ham 1 Burnley 0. Found this one a little tricky for some reason, probably because of Burnleys hammering last week, I think West Ham have found some kind of Rhythm and I expect a narrow victory at home for them in this one. UNDER 1.5 GOALS 13/5 BETFAIR
 
Arsenal 1 Liverpool 2. I have to be honest and say I rolled the dice on this one so could of ended up with 6-4 but honestly this is what the dice threw up a 2-1 away win, Arsenal are in fine form and Liverpool love to attack, many saying this is Liverpools first real test this season, I think Liverpool will just have a little to much in attack for the Gunners, and the dice agree . OVER 2.5 GOALS 4/7 betfair.
 
Wolves 1 Spurs 3. It,s not that I think the wheels have fallen off at Wolves, they haven't and I think they will be fine this season, but nearly every promoted team hits a patch of form that disturbs them and in most cases relegates them, but I don't see the relegation part for Wolves, However I see a strong Spurs performance and a comfy win, Spurs seem to be just getting on with it this year. 3-1 SPURS 20/1 bet365
 
City 5 Southampton 0. I have been a little gentle where City have been concerned in recent weeks, but again Southampton are poor and I see City giving them a good hiding here and then serious questions being asked of Mark Hughes who for me is a bit of a strange one, always seems to get a Job. OVER 4.5 GOALS 15/8 betfair & PADDYPOWER 
 
Chelsea 3 Palace 1. Chelsea have hit the ground running with their new manager and will be part of an unusual 3 horse premier league title race, they are playing a nice style of football and a few players seem to be settling in nicely, and I see a comfortable win here for the Blues. BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE 1/1 bet365, WilliamHill, BETFRED & betway
 
Huddersfield 2 Fulham 1. AAAAAAAHHH another hair puller, how do you predict this, Huddersfield have had a tough start with their fixtures but I think they will come good and record their first win of the campaign here with a nervy narrow win over fellow straggler's Fulham, I am going to be bold and say an injury time winner for the home side  . Huddersfield to win 11/8 BETVICTOR, UNIBET & betway
 
Hope these have been of amusement and more importantly help with any punts you may be taking. enjoy your weekend people I actually have a weekend off so it is beer o'clock for me   

Wolverhampton Wanderers V Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur -0 AH @ 1.76 Betvictor
The Tottenham price has drifted to the point where it's getting a little silly now. Pochettino's side are clearly a level above Wolves but the markets are pricing the away side as if they're a fading force in English football?!?!
As @thfc has mentioned; Spurs see the return of Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen and this will add another dimension to their attacking play. Alli in particular looked very dangerous when he came on against Man City and will look to exploit any spaces in Wolves backline, a backline I am still unconvinced by.
We must give credit to Wolves as they are well drilled, cohesive and play as a team. They are a midtable EPL side and will probably avoid the relegation dog fight this season. Despite this, they have a poor chance conversion rate and lack ruthless forwards for EPL level. Key attacking metrics rate Spurs over half a goal better than Wolves here. ELO ratings have the away team at just over a quarter of a goal ahead but we must bear in mind the recent absence of Alli and Eriksen, Tottenham's attacking performance is surely better when those two play.
Spurs with full draw cover @ 1.7 and above is worth backing in my view.

I personally wouldn’t oppose Ipswich today as it’s Paul Lambert’s first game so it should lift the Ipswich players. He has struggled at some of his latest jobs but I think he may do a bit better with Ipswich, with the Norwich connection firing him up a bit. I almost think it is what he has needed to reignite him and be a success again after going slightly stale at Wolves and Blackburn. 

Of the most traditional in Italy is Fiorentina - Roma, which has greatly given us nice match and great scores. Today's betting on the match can go everywhere, since the two teams are unpredictable but the logic says they can score
ACF FIORENTINA vs AS ROMA @@ Both team to score, odds 1.55

Napoli to win to Nil @ 21/20 (Bet365) at time of writing.
 
Napoli have won 4 and drawn 1 at home in the league this season scoring 10 and conceding just 3. Empoli are in the drop zone and have managed just 5 goals away from home in 5 matches but 3 of those were against fellow strugglers Frosinone in a 3-3 draw. Napoli have conceded just 1 at home in their last 6 home games.

An opportunity to break out today is against the inferior Empoli, as long as he continues to have the positive performances of past Championship and Champions League matches. It can score in any way and a finish early will open much more rhythm in the race
SSC NAPOLI vs EMPOLI FC @@ +2.50 Over, odds 1.50

Derby in France, between the first two teams, in a very good match and form. They come from victories, and score in comfort, both teams will score
PARIS SAINT GERMAIN vs OSC LILLE @@ Both team to score, odds 1.75