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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Jose Bordalas's side have an excellent scoring recording against the Catalans and our La Liga expert Phil Kitromilides is backing the visitors to net

Barcelona welcome Valencia to Camp Nou on Sunday evening in La Liga with Ronald Koeman’s side facing a crucial week even at this early stage of the season.

The visit of Los Che is followed by a must-win Champions League clash with Dynamo Kyiv before the first Clasico of the campaign next weekend against Real Madrid.

Anything other than three wins would increase the pressure on Koeman who will be aiming for three points against his former side on Sunday.

Barcelona vs Valencia latest odds

Barcelona have won just one of their last six matches in all competitions, yet they are clear favourites this weekend priced at 1/2 (1.50) with bet365.

Valencia are winless in their last four games after a flying start to La Liga and are offered at 11/2 (6.50) with the draw available at 10/3 (4.33) .

Barcelona vs Valencia first goalscorer 

The game should see a Barcelona debut for Sergio Aguero who is likely to come off the bench at some point for his first minutes in a Barca shirt.

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The Argentine is the shortest-priced player to open the scoring at 7/2 (4.50) the same odds offered for Memphis Depay.

Luuk de Jong is priced at 9/2 (5.50) with Ansu Fati at 5/1 (6.00) , while the favourite to open the scoring for the visitors is Maxi Gomez at 17/2 (9.50) .

Barcelona vs Valencia preview

The Catalans have kept just two clean sheets in nine competitive matches and their defensive problems could be exacerbated this weekend by the absence of the injured Ronald Araujo, arguably their best centre-back this season.

Valencia are the third top scorers in La Liga and have scored in all but one of their matches this term, showing plenty of attacking threat, with Goncalo Guedes recapturing his best form and Maxi Gomez maintaining his goalscoring touch.

Backing the visitors to find the back of the net on Sunday evening makes plenty of sense and Los Che have scored in each of their last 12 league clashes with Barcelona. 

Barcelona vs Valencia tips & predictions

The visitors are offered at 8/15 (1.53) to score, but backing them to net over 1.5 goals at 11/4 (3.75) looks highly appealing, with this selection paying out in each of the last six meetings in all competitions. 

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Last year these two side played out a tight game in the Spanish capital and there should be plenty of interest in opposing a high-scoring game again

Atletico Madrid welcome Liverpool to the Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday evening in matchday three of the Champions League as Jurgen Klopp’s side aim to continue their strong start in Group B.

The Reds have won both of their matches in the competition so far and another victory in the Spanish capital would all but secure their spot in the last 16.

Atletico, meanwhile, were held to a goalless draw by Porto in their first home clash and will aim to make home advantage count in their noisy and atmospheric stadium

Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool latest odds

Liverpool are on a stunning run of form away from home, winning eight and drawing one of their last nine matches away from Anfield in all competitions.

The Premier League side are favourites to claim three points, offered at 6/5 (2.20) with bet365, with Atletico at 21/10 (3.10) and the draw at 23/10 (3.30).

Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool first goalscorer

Mohamed Salah has been in spectacular form this season with the Egyptian scoring some superb goals in recent weeks.

Salah has scored in eight consecutive games for his club and is the shortest-priced player to break the deadlock in Madrid at 4/1 (5.00).

Team-mates Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane are priced at 13/2 (7.50) to open the scoring while Luis Suarez is available at 11/2 (6.50) to score first against his former team. 

Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool preview

Liverpool’s exceptional run on the road has been accompanied by a prolific scoring record, with the Reds netting 33 times in their last nine away games.

Tuesday, however, sees them face the best defensive side in La Liga and Diego Simeone’s team are generally well organised and extremely difficult to break down.

Indeed, at home in the Champions League, Atletico have kept eight clean sheets in their last 12 matches, with Liverpool themselves among the sides to have failed to score in that run, losing 1-0 in February last year.

The side from the Spanish capital have kept clean sheets in their last three matches at home in all competitions and should be able to make life difficult in the final third for the visitors. 

Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool tips & predictions 

Under 2.5 goals is priced at 4/5 (1.80) and looks like an appealing option, while both teams to score ‘no’ is offered at a healthy looking 19/20 (1.95). 

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Carlo Ancelotti's men have not been prolific on the road in Europe recently and they could struggle against a side who caused them problems last year

Real Madrid travel to Ukraine on Tuesday evening to face Shakhtar Donetsk in Group D of the Champions League with Carlo Ancelotti’s men aiming to get back to winning ways.

Los Blancos suffered a humiliating home defeat to Moldovan champions Sheriff Tiraspol on matchday two, before suffering their first La Liga defeat of the season against Espanyol five days later. 

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid latest odds

Shakhtar have one point from their opening two matches having drawn with Inter following a defeat to Sheriff on matchday one.

The hosts can be backed at 5/1 (6.00) with bet365 to claim a win and beat Real Madrid both home and away in the group stage of last year’s tournament.

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The 13-time European champions for their part are offered at 8/15 (1.53) while the draw is available at 3/1 (4.00).

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid first goalscorer

Karim Benzema is on a prolific run of scoring form having already netted 10 times for Real Madrid in all competitions and the Frenchman is offered at 11/4 (3.75) to score first on Tuesday.

The only other Madrid player to have netted in Europe this term is Rodrygo who is priced at 13/2 (7.50) with his Brazilian compatriot Vinicius Junior available at 5/1 (6.00).

Shakhtar are yet to score in the competition, but their top scorer domestically is Lassina Traore who can be backed at 15/2 (8.50) to break the deadlock. 

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid preview

After a promising start to the season the goals have seemingly dried up for Real Madrid with Los Blancos scoring just once from open play in their last three matches.

In the Champions League, they have failed to score more than once in any of their last five games and there could be some interest in opposing a high-scoring game against a Shakhtar team who have kept three clean sheets in their last four home Champions League group-stage clashes.

Madrid’s recent away record in Europe is underwhelming, scoring just two goals in their last five games on the road and another tight game in Kyiv looks on the cards

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid tips & predictions

Under 2.5 goals has paid out in eight of Real Madrid’s last 11 Champions League matches and a repeat is priced at a healthy looking 13/10 (2.30). 

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly. 

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The hosts have been in poor defensive form this season and with a couple of important defenders missing there is value in opposing a Barca clean sheet

Barcelona welcome Dynamo Kyiv to Camp Nou on Wednesday evening on matchday three of the Champions League with Ronald Koeman’s side already facing a crucial game at this early stage of the competition.

Two defeats from their opening two matches have left Barca bottom of Group E and another loss to the side from Ukraine would put the Catalans in real danger of missing out of the knockout stages.

Barcelona vs Dynamo Kyiv latest odds

These two sides met at this stage of the competition last season with Barca recording a nervy 2-1 home win despite being from their best win.

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Barcelona remain clear favourites to claim another success at 1/4 (1.25) with bet365 while Kyiv can be backed at 9/1 (10.00) to secure their first win in the tournament this term, with the draw offered at 11/2 (6.50).

Barcelona vs Dynamo Kyiv first goalscorer

The Liga side are yet to score in the Champions League this season but will be confident of ending that barren run on Wednesday evening.

Sergio Aguero made his Barcelona debut in the weekend win over Valencia and is the shortest-priced player along with Memphis Depay to break the deadlock at 3/1 (4.00).

Ansu Fati has been in excellent scoring form since returning from injury and is priced at 9/2 (5.50) while for the visitors Victor Tsyganov is available at 11/1 (12.00).

Barcelona vs Dynamo Kyiv preview

There is plenty of pressure on the Catalans coming into the game with the hosts knowing they have little margin for error given their back-to-back 3-0 defeats against Bayern Munich and Benfica respectively.

In theory Dynamo Kyiv are the weakest side in the group yet the Ukrainians caused Barca plenty of problems last season and will be hoping to capitalise on their opponents missing both Eric Garcia and Ronald Araujo in defence.

Barca have kept just two clean sheets in 10 matches so far this term and opposing them to keep the visitors at bay on what could be a nervy night at Camp Nou should appeal. 

Barcelona vs Dynamo Kyiv tips and predictions

Both teams to score is offered at the healthy-looking price of evens (2.00) with this selection allowing punters to double their initial investment should both sides fail to keep a clean sheet.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

Chelsea vs Malmo: Predictions, odds & betting tips

December 29, 2021 | News | No Comments

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With Tomasson's men looking out of their depth in the Champions League group stage, Al Hain-Cole expects the Blues to ease to a simple victory

Chelsea will be determined to bounce back from defeat when they welcome Malmo to Stamford Bridge for Wednesday’s Champions League clash.

The Blues were beaten for just the second time in 15 matches in this competition last time out, going down 1-0 away to Juventus.

Chelsea vs Malmo latest odds

However, Chelsea are clear 1/10 (1.10) favourites with bet365 to put that behind them by coming out on top against their Swedish visitors.

Jon Dahl Tomasson’s Malmo are bottom of Group H without a point to their name but can be backed at 20/1 (21.0) to pull off a massive upset by defeating the reigning champions, or 10/1 (11.0) to earn even a point.

Chelsea vs Malmo first goalscorer

Romelu Lukaku is priced at just 21/10 (3.10) to open the scoring with his first goal in seven games, while Timo Werner can be backed at 9/2 (5.50) after scoring four times in his last seven for club and country.

Antonio-Mirko Colak is the visitors’ 20/1 (21.0) favourite to break the deadlock with a 20th goal in all competitions this season, with Veljko Birmancevic a 28/1 (29.0) shot to add to the four goals he scored in seven qualification matches en route to the group stage.

Chelsea vs Malmo preview

After coming through an arduous qualification campaign that started way back in July to reach the group stage for the first time in six years, Malmo have looked rather out of their depth at this level for far.

Having lost 3-0 at home to Juventus and 4-0 away to Zenit, they will surely struggle to cause problems for a team that conquered Europe in impressive fashion just five months ago.

Thomas Tuchel’s men have only conceded five times in their last 15 matches in the Champions League, keeping a clean sheet in five of their last seven games on home turf.

Chelsea vs Malmo tips & predictions

Unlikely to be troubled at the back, and with a host of star attacking players to call upon, Chelsea look well worth 4/5 (1.80) odds to win by at least three clear goals against a Malmo team that have lost by that margin in each of their last five group-stage fixtures.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both teams looking more comfortable in attack than defence, Al Hain-Cole expects plenty of goalmouth action between Solskjaer's men and La Dea

Manchester United will be desperate for victory when they welcome Atalanta to Old Trafford for Wednesday’s Champions League clash.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under pressure after overseeing four defeats in the last seven fixtures, as well as seven in 12 Champions League matches.

Manchester United vs Atalanta latest odds

However, Man Utd are 3/4 (1.75) favourites with bet365 to secure a much-needed morale boost by coming out on top against the current Group F leaders.

Atalanta have earned four points from their first two group games against Villarreal and Young Boys and are available at 10/3 (4.33) to make it seven with a victory here.

None of the hosts’ last 16 matches in this competition have resulted in draws, but you can get odds of 3/1 (4.0) on them playing out a stalemate in this one.

Manchester United vs Atalanta first goalscorer

Cristiano Ronaldo is the 13/5 (3.60) favourite to open the scoring after hitting the net in both group games so far, while Marcus Rashford can be backed at 6/1 (7.0) following his comeback goal against Leicester at the weekend.

Duvan Zapata is priced at 5/1 (6.00) to score for a third game in succession by breaking the deadlock here, with Luis Muriel on offer at 11/2 (6.50) after hitting the net in two of his last four Champions League appearances.

Manchester United vs Atalanta preview

Having kept just one clean sheet in 11 fixtures this season and shipped four goals against Leicester at the weekend, the Red Devils will be bracing themselves for an important game against a forward-thinking opponent.

Indeed, Gian Piero Gasperini’s team have failed to score just once this season and have hit the net in each of the last eight away games in the Champions League – scoring 18 times on that run.

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Nevertheless, the Italians have also kept just three clean sheets in 10 games this season, so seem unlikely to hold out at a ground where the home team have scored 12 times in the last four Champions League fixtures.

Manchester United vs Atalanta tips & predictions

All in all, odds of 6/5 (2.20) seem generous on United seeing over 3.5 goals for their fourth home game in five in this competition, as well as Atalanta’s fourth match in five.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having seen plenty of goalmouth action in recent encounters, Al Hain-Cole expects another high-scoring clash between the Gunners and Dean Smith's men

Aston Villa will be hoping to get one over on Arsenal once again when they travel to the Emirates Stadium for Friday’s Premier League clash.

Dean Smith’s team have won each of the last three matches against the Gunners, pulling off an emphatic 3-0 victory at this ground last season.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa latest odds

Villa are, however, 3/1 (4.00)outsiders with bet365 to extend that impressive run by coming out on top once again.

The Gunners have been held to back-to-back draws by Brighton and Crystal Palace in their last two games but are 5/6 (1.83) favourites to return to winning ways.

None of the last 12 encounters between the two sides have resulted in draws, but you can get odds of 11/4 (3.75) on them cancelling each other out in this one.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa goalscorer

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has scored in each of the last three home games in the league and is the 15/4 (4.75) favourite to break the deadlock in this game, while Alexandre Lacazette can be backed at 9/2 (5.50) after striking in two of his last three at Emirates Stadium.

Danny Ings is the visitors’ 6/1 (7.0) favourite to open the scoring as he leads their scoring charts with three league goals, while Ollie Watkins could offer value at 8/1 (9.0) considering he put three goals past this opposition in last season’s two league meetings.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa preview

Having taken the lead in the eighth minute against Palace last time out, Mikel Arteta’s men were eventually relieved to secure a 2-2 draw thanks to a 95th-minute equaliser from Lacazette.

Meanwhile, the Villans were on the receiving end of a late comeback last time out, losing 3-2 to Wolves despite being 2-0 up until the 80th minute.

Another high-scoring, exciting clash therefore seems likely when the teams go head-to-head, particularly given each of their last 11 clashes at this stadium have produced over 2.5 goals.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa predictions 

Indeed, odds of 10/11 (1.91) are well worth backing on at least three goals being scored for Arsenal’s fourth consecutive home game, as well as a fifth league match in six for Villa.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>One selection each from the Premier League, La Liga, the Bundesliga and Serie A make up our both teams to score European accumulator this weekend

Barcelona vs Real Madrid – Both teams to score at 1/2 (1.50) with bet365

Both teams to score has paid out in 27 of the last 34 editions of El Clasico in all competitions including in both meetings between the sides last season.

Neither team may be at their best but they will still feel confident of finding the back of the net in the biggest fixture in the La Liga calendar.

Ansu Fati has returned from injury in fine form for Barca, while Karim Benzema is enjoying one of his best scoring runs ever, to give both attacks a real focal point. 

Atalanta vs Udinese – Both teams to score at 3/4 (1.75) with bet365

Atalanta’s games can generally be relied upon to produce goals at both ends with this selection paying out in six of their eight Serie A matches this term.

It also proved a winning selection in spectacular fashion on Wednesday night in the Champions League during their 3-2 defeat to Manchester United.

Udinese are not the most prolific side in Italy but they have been scoring consistently and have plenty of goal threats throughout the team with their 10 league strikes this term coming from seven different players.

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This fixture has a history of producing entertaining encounters with both teams to score paying out in 11 of the last 13 competitive meetings.

Bayern Munich vs Hoffenheim – Both teams to score at 8/13 (1.61) with bet365 

The Bavarians have scored in each of their last 55 matches in the Bundesliga, but this season they have also been conceding, keeping just two clean sheets in their eight encounters.

Hoffenheim for their part are one of the division’s top scorers this term and have been something of a bogey side for the Munich outfit over the last few years, scoring 10 of their last 11 meetings.

Manchester United vs Liverpool – Both teams to score at 8/15 (1.53) with bet365

One of the oldest rivalries in the Premier League plays out at Old Trafford on Sunday where the two top scoring sides in the division meet.

The Merseysiders have been in extraordinary scoring form, particularly on the road where they have netted at least three goals in each of their last eight games in all competitions.

Both teams to score have paid out in nine of United’s 12 competitive fixtures this term and has an excellent chance of doing so once more this weekend. 

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Five of Chelsea's six Premier League wins this term have seen under 3.5 goals and a repeat looks likely this weekend against the basement club

Premier League leaders Chelsea welcome bottom side Norwich City to Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon in what is expected to be a one-sided affair in west London.

Thomas Tuchel’s men have won six of their eight league matches so far this term and recorded a convincing 4-0 home win against Malmo in the Champions League on Wednesday.

The visitors meanwhile are winless with two points from eight games and just two goals scored all season in the Premier League.

Chelsea vs Norwich latest odds

The Blues are understandably the shortest priced team to win in the English top flight this weekend with bet365 offering them at just 2/11 (1.18).

Norwich for their part can be backed at 14/1 (15.00) to pick up three points with the draw available at 6/1 (7.00).

Chelsea vs Norwich first goalscorer 

The goals have been shared around the Chelsea squad this season with 12 players getting themselves on the scoresheet in the league.

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Top scorer is Romelu Lukaku with three strikes but the Belgian will be missing, along with fellow forward Timo Werner.

Kai Havertz is the favourite to break the deadlock at 15/4 (4.75) while Hakim Ziyech is priced at 9/2 (5.50) and Mason Mount at 7/1 (8.00).

Canaries striker Teemu Pukki is offered at 14/1 (15.00) to open the scoring in the capital on Saturday.

Chelsea vs Norwich preview

The absences of Lukaku and Werner are likely to be felt by the hosts yet that should not discourage punters from investing in a win for the Blues.

The side have shown they are not reliant on their strikers this season for goals with players from all over the pitch chipping in with important strikes.

Against a side devoid of confidence and with the worst goal difference in the division, the European champions should be able to record another victory without too many problems.

The Canaries have the worst attacking record in the Premier League, while Chelsea boast the best defence, so if the hosts can keep another clean sheet, they will surely be able to take one of their chances at the other end to win.

Chelsea vs Norwich tips and predictions

Chelsea to win and under 3.5 goals is available at 5/6 (1.83) and looks like a shrewd way to get the well-fancied hosts onside. 

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly. 

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Red Devils and Klopp's men have produced most of the action after the break recently, and Al Hain-Cole expects another slow burner at Old Trafford

Manchester United will be aiming to put an end to Liverpool’s unbeaten start to the season when the sides meet at Old Trafford in Sunday’s Premier League clash.

Jurgen Klopp’s men have gone 21 matches without defeat in all competitions, their longest run since 1989 under Kenny Dalglish.

Manchester United vs Liverpool latest odds

Indeed, they are 6/5 (2.20) favourites with bet365 to extend that streak by coming out on top at this ground for the second season in succession.

The Red Devils have only taken one point from the last available nine but can be backed at 21/10 (3.10) to return to form with a morale-boosting win over their fierce rivals.

Four of the last six league meetings between this duo at this ground have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 13/5 (3.60) on them cancelling each other out once again.

Manchester United vs Liverpool goalscorer

Cristiano Ronaldo is the hosts’ 4/1 (5.0) favourite to open the scoring after proving the match-winner in Wednesday’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Atalanta, while Marcus Rashford is priced at 8/1 (9.0) against a team he has scored past in three of the last four meetings.

Mohamed Salah is the 7/2 (4.50) frontrunner to break the deadlock after striking in nine successive club games, while Sadio Mane is on offer at 13/2 (7.50) to score first for a third league match in a row.

Manchester United vs Liverpool preview

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have been extremely relieved to see his team pull off a second-half comeback victory for the second consecutive Champions League match in midweek, easing the pressure ahead of Sunday’s showdown.

His side are actually not the only ones to take a bit of time to really get going recently, with the Reds scoring seven of their last 10 Premier League goals after the break and conceding just twice in the first half in the league.

Manchester United vs Liverpool predictions

In fact, odds of 20/21 (1.95) could prove the most solid value on most of the goals going in after half-time for United’s fifth match in seven and an eighth game in 10 for Liverpool.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

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