Yesterday was a very promising day at the office and a good number of our tips played out correctly. Overall, there was no real shock with the only surprise of the day seeing Real Madrid play out to a goalless draw against 19th place Osasuna.
For our straight win picks, all tips played out correctly except the Real Madrid one above as earlier mentioned. In the over 2.5 market section, all but one played out correctly in similar fashion. Everton and Rotherham could only manage a 1-1 draw in regular time and that was the only blemish on those picks.
In the goal-scorer market, it was yet another familiar scene. Messi and Depay found the back of the net for their sides but Benzema failed to hit the mark.
We’ll be looking to continue more of the good form today as we bring you some of the best picks of the day.
Straight Wins
Off to the Serie A, Napoli take on Udinese in an away fixture. Both teams have not been at their best of late. Napoli have only one win from their last five outings while Udinese are without a single win. However, we’re tipping Gattuso’s men to bounce back from a loss last time out and return to winning ways against 13th place Udinese. Bet365 have 1.85 odds, Bet9ja have 1.90 and 1xbet have 1.92.
Still in the Serie A, Juventus welcome Sassuolo to the Allianz Stadium for another crunch clash. The Bianconeri will be high on confidence after handing Milan their first league loss of the season. Only one point separates Juve and Sassuolo on the table but we’re tipping Pirlo and company to claim all three points today. Bet365 have 1.33 odds, Bet9ja have 1.35 and 1xbet have 1.40.
Over to the FA Cup, there was no major upset from the big guns yesterday and we’re expecting another similar outcome today. First off, Chelsea welcome League two side Morecambe to Stamford Bridge for their third round encounter. The Blues are winless in their last three Premier League games but we expect them to win this one without stress. No surprise the bookies are only offering 1.10 odds for the Blues to win.
Another Premier League heavyweight in Manchester City will welcome Championship side Birmingham City to the Etihad stadium for their FA Cup clash as well. Even with a rotated side, the Citizens ran riot against Chelsea. With a number of their players recovered from covid-19, we don’t see another case but City claiming a convincing win against their opponents. 1xbet have 1.07 odds, Bet365 have 1.08 and Bet9ja have 1.10 for this event.
Over 2.5 Goals
An interesting fixture is on the cards when second place Inter takes on third place Roma. A win for Roma could see them level on points with Inter while a win for the Nerazzurri will see them maintain the pressure on rivals AC Milan. Inter come off the back of a shock loss to Sampdoria and they’ll be eager to win. Regardless, Roma are by no means a walkover and would equally be motivated for a win. That is why we’re left to see this game being a decent goal-scoring affair. Bet9ja have 1.52 odds, Bet365 have 1.57 odds and 1xbet have 1.64.
Off to the Eredivisie, top of the table Ajax takes on second place PSV in another potentially exciting game. Only one point separates both sides and whoever wins this one will be top of the table for this game-week at least. It’s a potential title-decider and we expect both sides to give their best in this one and that should translate to goals. Bet9ja have 1.47 odds, Bet365 have 1.50 and 1xbet have 1.51.
Over to the Bundesliga, 12th place Hertha Berlin takes on relegation threatened Arminia Bielefeld. Three out of Hertha Berlin’s last five league games have seen over 2.5 goals and we’re tipping that to happen once again today against a side struggling for confidence and with only three league wins so far. There could be value here with Bet9ja offering 2.02 odds, Bet365 offering 2.10 and 1xbet having theirs at 2.17.
Back to England and the FA Cup, we already tipped Manchester City to win Birmingham and we don’t need to explain why we expect at least three goals on display. Given the venue and quality of opposition (without disrespect), we expect this market to come through as well. Surprisingly, the trio of Bet9ja, Bet365 and 1xbet all have 1.33 odds for this to happen.
Finally, our last pick from the FA Cup is another similar name to City above in Chelsea. Without exaggeration, we expect the Blues to blow away their opponents in this one. Not just a win, Chelsea need a convincing one to get themselves back on track and perhaps ease the pressure on Frank Lampard. We’re expecting that to happen as well. Bet9ja have 1.18 odds, Bet365 have 1.20 and 1xbet have 1.22.
Anytime Goal scorer
Lukaku
The big Belgian has 12 league goals to his name this term and has been a consistent performer for Antonio Conte. Last time out, he could only play about 20 minutes of action after a return from injury. He is expected to start today and he’ll be fired up to score given what is at stake against Roma. Bet365 have 1.90 odds while Bet9ja have it better at 2.35 odds.
Insigne
The Napoli captain has contributed to some crucial goals for his side this term. With Napoli missing some of their attackers of late, he has chipped in with some goals for Gattuso and we have a hunch he could do just that today. Bet365 are offering 2.60 odds whileBet9ja have theirs at 2.65.
Ronaldo
CR7 currently leads the way in the Serie A with 14 goals to his name. Juventus might be in fifth position but a good part of their wins have come when he was on the score-sheet. Also, a certain rival of his Messi scored his 4th goal of 2021 already with Ronaldo yet to get one. After a poor individual game against Milan, the Portuguese will be eager to get back in the goals for Juve. Bet365 are only offering 1.44 odds while Bet9ja have theirs at 1.60.
Werner
He is on a very bad run of form and is yet to score in his last 11 appearances for Chelsea. However, Lampard has promised to back the German with chances regardless and there might be no better chance for him to return to scoring ways than against a League two side in Morecambe. Provided he starts today, he is a good shout to get a goal as is any Chelsea attacker on the pitch. Bet365 are offering 1.33 odds while Bet9ja have it better at 1.75.
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