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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Fran Escriba's team have a habit of scoring in their own ground and should be backed to net after the break when they face Los Blancos this weekend

Real Madrid travel to the Estadio Martinez Valero on Saturday afternoon to face Elche in Saturday’s early kick off in La Liga.

Carlo Ancelotti’s men were held to a goalless draw at home in midweek by Osasuna but are clear favourites to get back to winning ways against an Elche side who are just outside the relegation zone.

Elche vs Real Madrid latest odds

Los Ilicitanos have not beaten the team from the Spanish capital since 1978 and bet365 price them at 6/1 (7.00) to record a memorable success this weekend.

The visitors meanwhile have won seven of their last nine league matches away from the Bernabeu and are priced at 9/20 (1.45) with the draw at 7/2 (4.50).

Elche vs Real Madrid first goal scorer

Karim Benzema leads the first goal scorer market offered at 11/4 (3.75) while Vinicius Junior can be backed at 5/1 (6.00) and Eden Hazard at 7/1 (8.00).

The hosts’ most in-form attacking player is Lucas Boye who has netted twice in Elche’s last three matches and is priced at 12/1 (13.00) to break the deadlock behind fellow forwards Dario Benedetto and Lucas Perez who are both priced at 9/1 (10.00).

Elche vs Real Madrid preview

Despite their lowly position in the La Liga table, Elche have proved awkward opponents when they have faced the division’s biggest sides this season with Fran Escriba’s side being difficult to break down.

The team from the province of Alicante have suffered narrow 1-0 away defeats at high flying Real Sociedad and champions Atletico Madrid, while holding Sevilla to a 1-1 draw at home.

Indeed Elche remain undefeated in their own stadium this season where they have scored in each of their last four games and against a Madrid team who have conceded in five of their six matches on the road, backing the hosts to find the net could appeal. 

Elche vs Real Madrid tips and predictions

Seven of the eight goals that Madrid have conceded on their travels this term have come in the second half and backing Elche to score after the break at 6/4 (2.50) should appeal. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Guardiola's men have enjoyed some high-scoring wins over the Eagles in recent years, and Al Hain-Cole expects more of the same on Saturday

Crystal Palace will be hoping to cause an upset when they travel to the Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City in Saturday’s Premier League clash.

Patrick Vieira’s men are unbeaten in their last four fixtures but have only won one of their 10 matches in all competitions so far this season.

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace latest odds

However, they can be backed at 14/1 (15.0) with bet365 to kick start their campaign by pulling off a shock victory against the team where he spent the final year of his illustrious playing career.

The Citizens have won 11 and lost just one of their last 14 games against this opposition and are clear 1/6 (1.17) favourites to extend that dominant record by coming out on top once again.

The guests’ last four matches have all resulted in draws, and there are odds of 13/2 (7.50) on them playing out yet another stalemate in this one.

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace goalscorer

Gabriel Jesus and Phil Foden are joint 5/1 (6.0) favourites to break the deadlock, with the latter looking the better option considering he has scored three times in just four league starts so far.

Odsonne Edouard is the guests’ 14/1 (15.0) front runner as he leads their scoring charts with three goals in six league appearances, although Christian Benteke could be a strong option at 18/1 (19.0) after firing in each of his last two games.

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace preview

While they have not had much luck in terms of victories, the Eagles have certainly provided plenty of entertainment this season – both scoring and conceding in each of their last four games.

Indeed, they have both scored 11 and conceded 11 over the course of the last seven matches, with their four away league games producing 14 goals in total.

Another free-scoring encounter seems likely at a ground where they have seen 33 goals scored in their last eight visits, with Pep Guardiola’s team winning five of those.

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace predictions

On current form, odds of 5/4 (2.25) seem generous on City coming out in their eight consecutive home game against Palace to see over 3.5 goals scored.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The six-time European champions have been in exceptional scoring form this season and that should continue this weekend against the Seagulls

Liverpool welcome Brighton to Anfield on Saturday afternoon with Jurgen Klopp’s men aiming to continue their unbeaten to the start of the Premier League season.

The Merseysiders enjoyed a famous 5-0 at Manchester United last weekend and are overwhelming favourites to claim three more points against a Brighton side who are winless in their last five games in all competitions.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion latest odds

The hosts are unbeaten at home in the Premier League since March and bet365 offer them at 2/9 (1.22) to claim three points on Saturday afternoon.

The visitors meanwhile are yet to lose on the road this season recording two wins and two draws from their four matches away from the south coast.

Brighton can be backed at 11/1 (12.00) with the draw at 11/2 (6.50). 

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion first goal scorer

Mohamed Salah is in breath-taking form with Egyptian having netted in 10 consecutive Premier League matches.

The Reds’ top scorer can be backed at 12/5 (3.60) to break the deadlock ahead of Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane who are both offered at 9/2 (5.50).

Brighton forward Neal Maupay has netted four times this season and is available at 4/1 (5.00) to open the scoring at Anfield. 

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion preview 

The Merseysiders have been rampant this season scoring at least twice in 13 of the 14 games they have played across three different competitions.

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Premier League leaders Chelsea were the only team to have so far limited Liverpool to a solitary goal scored and that strong form in the final third should continue this weekend.

Brighton’s impressive early form has tailed off somewhat with the side beaten comfortably 4-1 by Manchester City last weekend in what was the Seagulls’ first game against a side in European competition this season.

Against another Champions League team on Saturday, Graham Potter’s men could once again be on the end of another comprehensive defeat.

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion tips and predictions

The hosts can be backed at 4/5 (1.80) to score in both halves, with this bet paying out in seven of Liverpool’s nine Premier League clashes this season and looking like an excellent way of backing the Reds to continue their scoring form. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The European champions head to Tyneside in excellent form and are likely to cause more problems for the struggling Magpies when they meet on Saturday

Premier League leaders Chelsea travel to Newcastle on Saturday afternoon as Thomas Tuchel’s men look for their eighth league win of the season.

The Blues have been extremely impressive so far and are clear favourites to claim three more points against a Newcastle side without a win in any competition since May. 

Newcastle United vs Chelsea latest odds

The managerless Magpies are offered at 8/1 (9.00) to end their run of nine Premier League matches without a victory.

Chelsea meanwhile beat Newcastle home and away last season and are priced at 4/11 (1.44) to claim another success, with the draw priced 15/4 (4.75). 

Newcastle United vs Chelsea first goal scorer

The Blues are likely to still be without their two main striking options in Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner.

As such, Kai Havertz is the shortest priced player to break the deadlock at 4/1 (5.00) with the German scoring first in midweek against Southampton in the EFL Cup.

Callum Hudon-Odoi and Hakim Ziyech are both priced at 11/2 (6.50) while Mason Mount is available at 15/2 (8.50) to open the scoring as he did in Chelsea’s last Premier League encounter against Norwich.

The hosts’ most prolific player this term is Callum Wilson with four goals and all four of those strikes have opened the scoring in the four respective matches.

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Wilson is available at 8/1 (9.00) with Dwight Gayle offered at 12/1 (13.00).

Newcastle United vs Chelsea preview

Matches involving Newcastle this season have been some of the highest scoring in the Premier League with only Liverpool’s games averaging more goals.

The Magpies have scored in eight of their nine league encounters yet have the second leakiest defence in the division conceding 20 goals and the visit of the league leaders should bring more problems for the Newcastle defence.

Missing their two first choice strikers in Lukaku and Werner, last week Chelsea still managed to thrash Norwich 7-0 and while such a big victory is unlikely to be repeated, the visitors have more than enough quality to claim a win. 

Newcastle United vs Chelsea tips and predictions

Over 2.5 goals in the game looks tempting given the hosts’ scoring record and is priced at 8/11 (1.73).

However, combining this selection with an away win sees the odds rise to a healthy 21/20 (2.05) and looks like a shrewd way of investing in the league leaders against one of the division’s strugglers. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both teams leaking goals at the back, Al Hain-Cole expects another high-scoring encounter between Spurs and Solskjaer's men on Saturday

Manchester United will be desperate for a reaction when they travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for Saturday’s Premier League clash.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under major pressure after last weekend’s painful 5-0 humiliation at home to arch rivals Liverpool, his side’s third defeat in four league fixtures.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United latest odds

Having run out 3-1 winners at this ground last season, the guests are on offer 11/8 (2.38) with bet365 to give themselves a much-needed morale boost by coming out on top once again.

Spurs are also struggling for consistency after losing four of their last six games in the league but can be backed at 9/5 (2.80) to get back on track by pulling off a big win here.

Just one of the last 14 meetings between this duo has resulted in a draw, but there are odds of 13/5 (3.50) available on them cancelling each other out in this one.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United goalscorer

Harry Kane is the 7/2 (4.50) favourite to open the scoring despite hitting the net just once in eight league games this season, with Son Heung-Min looking a more attractive option at 7/1 (8.0) considering he has four goals to his name.

Cristian Ronaldo has gone four league games without a goal but is his side’s 15/4 (4.75) front runner to break the deadlock here, with Marcus Rashford a 7/1 (8.0) shot after striking in two of his last three appearances.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United preview

Thoroughly outplayed as they lost 4-2 at Leicester the week before, the Red Devils were shambolic in their record-breaking defeat against Liverpool – making so many defensive errors that the 5-0 scoreline actually let them off fairly easily.

Defensive fragility has actually been a story of the season so far, with United having kept just one clean sheet in 13 matches in all competitions so far and conceding 11 goals in their last three games alone.

This is a worrying backdrop for a game against a team that ran out 6-1 winners in a memorable league meeting last season, although Nuno Espirito Santo’s team are looking shaky at the back themselves after just one clean sheet in 11 games.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United predictions

With both sides looking better in attack than defence, odds of 20/21 (1.95) are well worth backing on both teams getting on target and over 2.5 goals being scored for their fourth encounter in five.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>It has been a tumultuous week for the Catalans and the in-form visitors could add to their mounting problems when they visit on Saturday evening

Interim coach Sergi Barjuan takes charge of Barcelona on Saturday evening as the Catalans host Alaves an attempt to get back on track in La Liga.

Wednesday night’s defeat to Rayo Vallecano cost Ronald Koeman his job, and the Blaugrana this season have been extremely disappointing sitting ninth in the table after 11 rounds of fixtures.

Alaves for their part head to the Camp Nou following back-to-back wins for the first time since May, although they remain clear outsiders for Saturday’s clash.

Barcelona vs Alaves latest odds

Barca’s 2-1 loss in the Clasico to Real Madrid last weekend was their first home league defeat of the season and the hosts are priced at 2/7 (1.28) with bet365 to claim their fifth win of the campaign in their own stadium.

Alaves for their part recorded a famous win at the Camp Nou in 2016 and can be backed at 9/1 (10.00).

Barcelona vs Alaves first goal scorer

Memphis Depay and Sergio Aguero are both offered at 10/3 (4.33) to open the scoring on Saturday evening while Philippe Coutinho can be backed at 5/1 (6.00) and Gerard Pique at 22/1 (23.00).

For the visitors, top scorer Joselu is available at 10/1 (11.00) to break the deadlock. 

Barcelona vs Alaves preview

It is difficult to predict the effect that Ronald Koeman’s sacking will have on the Barcelona players, who looked at their lowest ebb following Wednesday night’s defeat.

Defined by their attacking, attractive style of football of the last decade and a half, Barca are struggling this season to create chances and in their loss to Rayo in midweek they managed just one shot on target.

Indeed, six teams are averaging more shots per game than the Catalans this term which goes a small way to explaining how Barca have failed to score in three of their 10 league matches.

At home however they have netted in all of their league games, and Alaves have also been conceding plenty of shots this season, so Barca should have too much for their opponents although it could be a tighter game than expected. 

Barcelona vs Alaves tips and predictions

Alaves to win with a +1.75 Asian handicap is priced at 3/4 (1.75) and pays out in full if Alaves win, draw or lose by a single goal margin, with half the initial stake refunded if they lose by two goals. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>In confident spirits and boasting a strong record against Smith's team, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Hammers to come out on top at Villa Park

West Ham will be on a high when they travel to Villa Park to take on Aston Villa in Sunday’s Premier League clash.

The Hammers head into the weekend sitting pretty in fourth place and having knocked Manchester City out of the EFL Cup on penalties on Wednesday.

Aston Villa vs West Ham latest odds

Having come out on top in both meetings with this opposition last season, they are available at 6/4 (2.50) with bet365 to maintain the feel-good factor with another victory here.

Dean Smith’s men have lost each of their last three consecutive matches in the league but can be backed at 7/4 (2.75) to bounce back with a much-needed win in this one.

Five of the last 10 encounters between this duo have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 5/2 (3.50) on them cancelling each other out in this one.

Aston Villa vs West Ham goalscorer

Danny Ings is the 5/1 (6.0) favourite to open the scoring despite hitting the net just once in his last seven matches, while Ollie Watkins is priced at 13/2 (7.50) to double his goal tally for the season with the opener.

Michail Antonio is a strong 11/2 (6.50) first goalscorer bet after striking in seven of his 10 appearances this campaign, with Jarrod Bowen priced at 15/2 (8.50) following goals in two of his last five matches.

Aston Villa vs West Ham preview

Having overcome EFL Cup specialists Manchester City despite making wholesale changes, David Moyes’ full strength team will be confident of maintaining their impressive form against a home side lacking in confidence following recent results.

Indeed, the guests have won seven and lost none of their last nine away games in all competitions, taking 10 of their 17 points in the league so far this season from their four matches on the road.

Aston Villa vs West Ham predictions

With West Ham boasting eight clean sheets in 11 matches and having failed to score only twice in 17 fixtures stretching back to last season, they look well worth those 6/4 (2.50) odds to overcome a Villa team they have lost against just once in the last 10 encounters.

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

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Malmo vs Chelsea: Predictions, odds & betting tips

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having failed to even register a goal in this season's Champions League, Al Hain-Cole expects another difficult 90 minutes for Tomasson's men

Malmo will be hoping to pull off an upset when they welcome Chelsea to the Eleda Stadion for Tuesday’s Champions League clash.

Jon Dahl Tomasson’s men are rock bottom of Group H without a point to their name after three games, having slumped to a 4-0 defeat in the reverse encounter at Stamford Bridge last time out.

Malmo vs Chelsea latest odds

Indeed, Malmo are 16/1 (17.0) outsiders with bet365 to secure their first group-stage victory in six years when they take on the reigning European champions, and priced at 6/1 (7.0) to earn even a single point.

Chelsea were beaten 1-0 by Juventus in their first away game in this season’s competition but are clear 1/6 (1.17) favourites to collect all three points in this one.

Malmo vs Chelsea first goalscorer

Kai Havertz is the 15/4 (4.75) favourite to open the scoring in the absence of the injured Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner, although Jorginho could prove the best bet at 13/2 (7.50) considering he struck twice from the spot in the reverse encounter.

Antonio Colak is the home team’s 14/1 (15.0) front runner to break the deadlock as he tops their scoring charts with 21 goals in all competitions, while Veljko Birmancevic can be backed at 18/1 (19.0) following goals in three of his last five games.

Malmo vs Chelsea preview

It is fair to say that Malmo have looked out of their depth during their first group-stage appearance since 2015, having lost three out of three matches so far – conceding 11 goals while failing to score themselves.

It is hard to see them having much to cheer about this time out against Thomas Tuchel’s team, which has conceded just six times in 15 games so far this campaign and five goals in their last 16 Champions League fixtures.

Malmo vs Chelsea tips & predictions

In fact, odds of 5/6 (1.83) seem generous on Chelsea winning to nil for their fifth Champions League game in six against a Malmo team that has lost three from three without getting on target.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Catalans are enduring an extremely difficult period and there should be plenty of interest in backing a tight game when they visit Kyiv

Barcelona travel to Ukraine to face Dynamo Kyiv on matchday four of the Champions League with the Liga side knowing defeat could severely jeopardise their qualification for the knockout stages.

The Blaugrana have just three points from their opening three matches in Group E and, with games against Benfica and Bayern Munich still to come, Barca can ill afford to drop points on Tuesday evening. 

Dynamo Kyiv vs Barcelona latest odds

The Catalans scraped a 1-0 win when the sides met at Camp Nou two weeks ago but since then they have lost domestically to Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano before drawing with struggling Alaves on Saturday night.

The defeat to Rayo cost Ronald Koeman his job and, with Sergi Barjuan in interim charge of the side, Barcelona can be backed at 4/6 (1.65) with bet365 to win on Tuesday.

Dynamo Kyiv, meanwhile, are available at 4/1 (5.00) with the draw at 29/10 (3.90). 

Dynamo Kyiv vs Barcelona first goalscorer 

Memphis Depay opened the scoring for Barcelona in their last game at the weekend and the Dutchman can be backed at 15/4 (4.75) to open the scoring once more ahead of Luuk De Jong who is offered at 9/2 (5.50).

Elsewhere Philippe Coutinho is available at 6/1 (7.00) while the shortest-priced Dynamo player is Viktor Tsyganov at 7/1 (8.00). 

Dynamo Kyiv vs Barcelona preview

Out of form, with vital players missing and a sense of limbo hanging over the club until the appointment of a permanent coach, Barca head to Ukraine in poor shape.

One of the startling things about the team this term is how few shots on target they have managed in the Champions League with the Catalans troubling the opposing goalkeeper just four times over three matches.

With Sergio Aguero unavailable and Ansu Fati struggling over the last few days with a knee problem Barca’s attacking threat is further diminished and there is every chance that they could be in for another frustrating evening in Ukraine. 

Dynamo Kyiv vs Barcelona tips & predictions

Under 2.5 goals in the game looks like an interesting option at 11/10 (2.10) while backing Barca to net under 1.5 goals at the same also looks like an excellent angle. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having staged a late comeback to beat La Dea 3-2 at Old Trafford, Al Hain-Cole expects Solskjaer's men to provide more late drama in Bergamo

Manchester United will be aiming to take a major step towards qualification when they travel to Bergamo to take on Atalanta for Tuesday’s Champions League clash.

The Red Devils are two points clear at the top of Group F, having secured a late 3-2 victory over this opposition at Old Trafford last time out.

Atalanta vs Manchester United latest odds

Despite losing five of their last seven away games in this competition, Man Utd are slight 11/8 (2.38) favourites with bet365 to open up a five-point gap over the Italians by coming out on top here.

Gian Piero Gasperini’s men have won just one of their last six Champions League fixtures at the Gewiss Stadium but Atalanta can be backed at 13/8 (2.63) to leapfrog the visitors with a victory.

The hosts’ last two matches in front of their own fans have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 29/10 (3.90) on them being held to yet another stalemate in this one.

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Atalanta vs Manchester United first goalscorer

Cristiano Ronaldo is the 15/4 (4.75) favourite to break the deadlock after scoring in all three group games so far, while Edinson Cavani is priced at 11/2 (6.50) following his first goal of the campaign in Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Tottenham.

Duvan Zapata looks a strong 4/1 (5.00) first goalscorer bet after goals in three of his last five appearances, although Josip Ilicic could be even better value at 13/2 (7.50) considering he has scored six times in his last seven games for club and country.

Atalanta vs Manchester United preview

Late goals have been a feature of United’s Champions League campaign so far, having conceded in the final moments of their shock opening defeat against Young Boys before grabbing winners in the final 10 minutes of comeback victories over Villarreal and Atalanta.

There could well be more of the same against La Dea, who have seen goals scored from the 81st minute onwards in each of their last six fixtures.

Atalanta vs Manchester United tips & predictions

With Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team seeing goalmouth action after the 77th minute in eight of their last 11 games, odds of 5/6 (1.83) seem generous on them producing more late drama against Atalanta.

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