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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Blues have carved out an almost impregnable defence under Tuchel and our tipster doesn't expect the Blades to breach it in the FA Cup on Sunday

Chelsea’s journey for domestic silverware continues on Sunday afternoon when they welcome Premier League strugglers Sheffield United to Stamford Bridge for an FA Cup quarter-final clash.

The Blues were runners-up in last season’s FA Cup, losing 2-1 against Arsenal at Wembley, and this competition provides Thomas Tuchel with a good opportunity to win his first trophy as manager of the London side.

Chelsea vs Sheffield United Latest Odds

The hosts romped to a 4-1 victory when these sides met on this ground back in November and bet365 make Chelsea just 2/9 (1.22) to put their name into the hat for the semi-final draw.

Sheffield United are yet to face a fellow top-flight side in this season’s FA Cup and are 12/1 (13.0) to bring some joy to an otherwise miserable season for the Blades, who are 14 points from safety in the Premier League.

These teams drew 2-2 when they met at Stamford Bridge in August 2019 and another stalemate, which would lead to extra time and possibly penalties, is available at 21/4 (6.25) .

Chelsea vs Sheffield United Team News

Tammy Abraham and Thiago Silva are both out until after the impending international break, but otherwise Tuchel has a full squad at his disposal.

Interim Blades manager Paul Heckingbottom will be without John Egan, Sander Berge, Jack Robinson, Jack O’Connell, Jack Rodwell and David McGoldrick for this one.

Chelsea vs Sheffield United Preview

The departure of Chris Wilder at the helm appears to have done very little to help Sheffield United, with their 5-0 defeat at Leicester City last weekend making it five times in their last six games that they have failed to score.

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That run does not seem too likely to come to an end at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, with Tuchel having overseen an incredible defensive transformation during his tenure at Chelsea.

Following the 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, the Blues have conceded only twice in the German’s 13 matches in charge – albeit scoring only 15 times themselves.

Chelsea vs Sheffield United Tips and Predictions

Chelsea have been professional at the back if unspectacular going forward under Tuchel and backing them to win to nil at 10/11 (1.91) looks rather generous with bet365.

It could also be worth a smaller punt on the Blues to win and under 2.5 match goals at 9/4 (3.25), with that having paid out in eight of their nine wins under the German’s tutelage.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Hammers have proved prolific in front of goal at the London Stadium and so Al Hain-Cole expects plenty of action when Mikel Arteta's men visit

West Ham will be aiming to put themselves level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea when they welcome Arsenal to the London Stadium in Sunday’s Premier League clash.

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The Hammers’ Champions League dream has taken a slight knock after two defeats in their last three league games has left them three points adrift of the top four, albeit with a game in hand.

West Ham United vs Arsenal Latest Odds

However, they are available at 9/5 (2.80) with bet365 to close the gap with an impressive win against their London rivals.

Mikel Arteta’s men have won six of the last seven meetings between this duo and are priced at 29/20 (2.45) to come out on top once again here.

Just one of the hosts’ last 13 league fixtures has resulted in a draw, but you can get odds of 5/2 (3.50) on them being held to a stalemate in this one.

West Ham United vs Arsenal Team News

Pablo Fornals and Ryan Fredericks should both be back in contention following injury, although Darren Randolph, Angelo Ogbonna, Arthur Masuaku and Andriy Yarmolenko remain sidelined.

Bukayo Saka will face a late fitness test after leaving the field in last weekend’s north London derby due to a hamstring strain.

West Ham United vs Arsenal Preview

Perhaps one of the most striking aspects of the hosts impressive season has been their turnaround at the much-maligned London Stadium.

While just three teams took fewer home points than David Moyes’ side last campaign, only runaway leaders Manchester City have collected more so for this time out.

This confident home record is illustrated by the fact they have not failed to score in their own backyard since the opening day of the season, getting on target in each of the 16 successive games.

However, they have also failed to keep a clean sheet in seven of their last 10 league home matches and take on a Gunners side in confident spirits in front of goal – hitting the net in seven out of the most recent nine.

West Ham United vs Arsenal Tips and Predictions

Considering Arsenal have also gone 11 games without a clean sheet, odds of 3/4 (1.75) offer solid value on both teams getting on target for their eighth game in 10 and a fifth meeting in seven with West Ham.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With the Red Devils looking almost watertight at the back and not taking many risks in attack, Al Hain-Cole expects a tight FA Cup tie on Sunday

The blockbuster tie of the FA Cup quarter-finals takes place at the King Power Stadium on Sunday where Leicester City take on Manchester United.

Only a single point separates this pair in the Premier League, with the Red Devils sitting one point ahead in second place.

Leicester City vs Manchester United Latest Odds

Having completed a 2-1 aggregate Europa League victory over AC Milan in midweek to extend their unbeaten run to 14 fixtures, United are available at 11/8 (2.38) with bet365 to pull off another big win here.

Brendan Rodgers’ men have lost three of their last six matches on home turf but can be backed at 19/10 (2.90) to come out on top in this one.

The sides shared a 2-2 draw when they met at this ground in December’s league meeting, and there are odds of 5/2 (3.50) available on them taking this one into extra-time after another stalemate.

Leicester City vs Manchester United Team News

Ricardo Pereira, Sidnei Tavares, Dennis Praet and James Maddison will all face late fitness tests for Leicester, although Wes Morgan, James Justin, Harvey Barnes, and Cengiz Under are definitely ruled out.

Marcus Rashford will be assessed after coming off at half-time against AC Milan with a twinge, while Juan Mata and Anthony Martial are also doubtful.

Leicester City vs Manchester United Preview

Having twice let a lead slip to eventually draw 2-2 here in December’s league visit to this stadium, it is hard to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team leaving themselves anywhere near as open against the Foxes on Sunday..

Indeed, they have conceded just three goals in their last 11 matches in all competitions and kept seven clean sheets in 10 on the road – including each of the last five in a row.

However, with only five goals to their name in seven matches, the guests also don’t seem particularly likely to really go for the jugular themselves in what is likely to be a closely-fought quarter-final.

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Leicester City vs Manchester United Tips and Predictions

In fact, odds of 6/5 (2.20) seem pretty generous on United ensuring under 2.5 goals for their eighth match in a row and a fourth meeting in five with Leicester.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>This fixture has a history of producing high-scoring encounters and our tipster is expecting more of the same in San Sebastian on Sunday night

Barcelona are aiming to continue their excellent form in La Liga on Sunday evening when they visit the Reale Arena to face Real Sociedad.

Ronald Koeman’s side are unbeaten in their last 17 league matches and have won each of their last eight games on the road, although La Real are strong in their own stadium – losing only to leaders Atletico Madrid there since September.

Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Latest Odds

It was an entertaining clash when these two sides met at Camp Nou in December, with the Basques taking the lead only for Barca to net twice soon after and record a 2-1 victory.

Another win for the Catalans is available at 19/20 (1.95) with bet365, while the hosts can be backed at 13/5 (3.60) and the draw at 14/5 (3.80).

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Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Team News 

Long-term absentees Sergi Roberto, Ansu Fati and Philippe Coutinho are still missing for the Blaugrana, with Gerard Pique also sidelined.

La Real, meanwhile, have concerns over Nacho Monreal, Martin Zubimendi and Joseba Zaldua, while David Silva missed some training sessions this week and could be a doubt.

Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Preview

This is usually a highly-competitive fixture regardless of location but especially when the sides clash in San Sebastian, where Barca do not have a good record.

Their most recent visit saw them draw 2-2 last season, which means the Blaugrana have won just two of their last 10 league trips to the Reale Arena.

The hosts should be able to contribute to another high-scoring encounter considering they have netted in their last 10 home La Liga clashes against Barca, although the Catalans have scored in their last 12 competitive encounters against the Basque Country team.

Furthermore, only Atletico Madrid and Barca have scored more home goals in La Liga this season than Real Sociedad, while Koeman’s side are the most prolific side on the road this term. 

Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Tips and Predictions

Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals is priced at 10/11 (1.91) and looks like an unmissable selection given the history of this fixture, having paid out in four of the most recent five Liga renewals. 

Backing both teams to score in the first half at 3/1 (4.00) could also be of interest as a value bet, with this landing when the sides met at Camp Nou back in December as well as in last season’s 2-2 draw on this ground.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The hosts generally record comfortable, low-scoring, wins on their own turf and our tipster is expecting another professional victory in this one

Italy will be aiming to make a strong start to their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign when they welcome Northern Ireland to Stadio Ennio Tardini on Thursday.

The Azzurri failed to reach the 2018 edition of the tournament after losing a play-off against Sweden, the only time they have missed out since 1958.

Italy vs Northern Ireland Latest Odds

The hosts won five of their eight fixtures in 2020 and they are 1/6 (1.16) favourites with bet365 to start with a win in Group C.

Northern Ireland took 19 points from the 10 matches they played in 2018 World Cup qualifying but are 14/1 (15.0) to become the first visiting team to ever win a World Cup qualifier in Italy.

A draw would certainly be welcomed by the visitors and that is priced at 6/1 (7.0) with the online bookmaker.

Italy vs Northern Ireland Team News

Bryan Cristante and Moise Kean have withdrawn from the Italy squad through injury, whilst Alessandro Bastoni, Stefano Sensi and Nicolo Barella are all unlikely to feature in this one.

Northern Ireland, meanwhile, will be without the injured Conor Washington but otherwise Ian Baraclough has a fully-fit squad.

Italy vs Northern Ireland Preview

Italy have gone from strength-to-strength since a disastrous 2018, recording 10 wins from 10 in Euro 2020 qualifying and topping Group A1 in the Nations League.

Since the start of 2019, Roberto Mancini’s side have scored 44 times in 16 competitive games whilst conceding only six goals, and another routine win should be on the cards in Parma.

Whilst Northern Ireland were somewhat unlucky not to reach this summer’s European Championships, they finished bottom of their Nations League group last year and conceded 24 times in those combined 14 games.

The only competitive wins that the Green and White Army have recorded over the last three years were against Estonia and Belarus, and it seems unlikely they will prove too much of a challenge for Italy.

Italy vs Northern Ireland Tips and Predictions

Italy typically produce professional if unspectacular performances and backing under 2.5 goals on the Asian Goal Line at 2.030 with bet365 is the best bet for this World Cup qualifier.

The bet will pay out in full if there are two or fewer goals, as there have been in each of the hosts’ last six competitive games.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Steve Clarke's men usually keep things tight at home and our tipster is backing a tense affair in this World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park on Thursday

Scotland open their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign on Thursday night when they welcome Austria to Hampden Park.

Steve Clarke’s men ended a 10-tournament drought when they confirmed their place at Euro 2020 last November, and are now looking to reach the World Cup for the first time since 1998.

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Scotland vs Austria Latest Odds

Although they have won three of their last four competitive home matches inside 90 minutes, bet365 make Scotland 11/5 (3.20) outsiders to extend that streak with another victory here.

Austria had a 100 per cent away record during their last Nations League campaign, topping League B1 in the process, and are 6/5 (2.20) favourites to win this one as well.

The hosts drew both of their Euro 2020 play-off matches, eventually winning on penalties each time to reach this summer’s tournament, and another tie is available at 12/5 (3.40).

Scotland vs Austria Team News

Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack has withdrawn from Clarke’s squad, whilst Che Adams could be handed his maiden Scotland cap.

Austria captain Julian Baumgartlinger is injured and former West Ham star Marko Arnautovic has not been selected, which could allow 17-year-old Yusuf Demir to make his international debut.

Scotland vs Austria Preview

Scotland had one of their greatest days in the last 25 years in November when they beat Slovakia to qualify for Euro 2020, and despite losing their two games since, they should find things easier at home.

Only Russia and Belgium have managed to come away with a competitive win since September 2015, with Clarke’s men winning five of their last six – keeping four clean sheets along the way.

Austria are also extremely adept at keeping things tight, having conceded just twice in their last six competitive away games but they also scored only five times across those fixtures.

Scotland vs Austria Tips and Predictions

With both teams strong at the back but not overly proficient in the final third, the best tip for this game comes in the form of under 2.0, 2.5 goals on the Asian goal line at 1.840 with bet365.

This bet will pay out in full if there are fewer than two strikes, whilst half of the stake will win and the other half returned if there are exactly two.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having suffered a disappointing defeat in their opener, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Oranje to secure a morale-boosting win over Kazakevics’ side

Netherlands will be determined to bounce back from defeat when they welcome Latvia to the Johan Cruyff Arena in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier.

The Oranje were beaten 4-2 by Turkey in their opening group game on Wednesday, extending a run that has produced just two wins in eight fixtures.

Netherlands vs Latvia Latest Odds

Nevertheless, they are overwhelming 1/40 (1.025) favourites with bet365 to put that result behind them by coming out on top in this one.

Dainis Kazakevics’ men suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat at home to Montenegro in their first match and are hefty 28/1 (29.00) outsiders to pull off a shock victory and priced at 16/1 (17.00) to earn a point.

Netherlands vs Latvia team News

Tim Krul is likely to start in goal once again after stepping in following Jasper Cillessen’s injury in the warm-up prior to the Turkey game, while Stefan de Vrij is absent from the squad due to COVID-19.

Elvis Stuglis was forced to withdraw from the squad after also testing positive for COVID-19, with Eduards Tidenbergs brought in as his replacement.

Netherlands vs Latvia Preview

With Cillessen and de Vrij also missing from a defensive unit that is without the totemic presence of Virgil van Dijk, it is perhaps no surprise that Frank de Boer’s side struggled on their tricky trip to Turkey.

However, they are unlikely to have many problems in this game, against a visiting side that managed to score more than a single goal just once in their recent UEFA Nations League group containing Andorra, Malta and the Faroe Islands.

Indeed, Latvia found the net just three times in 10 matches in their most recent qualification campaign for the European Championship, finishing with a goal difference of -25.

Having conceded six without reply in their last visit to this stadium, it is hard to see the guests providing too much of a challenge for a Dutch side determined to return to winning ways.

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Netherlands vs Latvia Tips and Predictions

In fact, odds of 5/6 (1.83) seem fairly generous on the Netherlands getting back on track by beating Latvia by at least four clear goals on Saturday.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>In strong spirits after their high-scoring start to World Cup qualification, Al Hain-Cole expects the hosts to join their guests on the scoresheet

The Czech Republic will be aiming to build on their impressive start to World Cup qualification when they welcome Belgium to the Sinobo Stadium on Saturday.

Jaroslav Silhavy’s men have taken an early lead in Group E after kicking off with an emphatic 6-2 victory away in Estonia on Wednesday, establishing themselves as a strong contender for qualification.

Czech Republic vs Belgium Latest Odds

However, they are 17/4 (5.25) outsiders with bet365 to maintain the feelgood factor by coming out on top against the team that finished third at the last World Cup.

The Red Devils also made a winning start to their campaign by beating Wales 3-1 and are clear 3/5 (1.60) favourites to leapfrog their opponents with another victory.

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Just one of the previous six encounters between this duo has resulted in a draw, but you can get odds of 3/1 (4.00) on them cancelling each other out in this one.

Czech Republic vs Belgium Team News

Ondrej Kolar, Tomas Kalas and Alex Kral were all forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury, while late addition Vaclav Jemelka has also returned to his club after falling ill.

Orel Mangala was denied an international debut after being deemed unfit to play and sent home following his first call-up.

Czech Republic vs Belgium Preview

After failing to score in two successive away matches prior to the trip to Lublin, the Czechs will have been delighted to hit the back of the net six times in an emphatic display.

That result will certainly fill them with confidence back on home turf, where they have not failed to strike in any of the last 16 fixtures.

What’s more, Roberto Martinez’s team has not been looking particularly solid at the back recently, keeping just one clean in eight matches in all competitions.

Nevertheless, the guests can almost always be relied upon to get on the scoresheet themselves, doing so in 26 successive matches and averaging just over three goals per game over the course of that run.

Czech Republic vs Belgium Tips and Predictions

All in all, odds of 4/5 (1.80) are surely not to be missed on both teams getting on target for Belgium’s eighth game in nine and a seventh in 10 at home for the Czech Republic.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>This will be the fifth competitive clash between these two sides in the last six years and our tipster is backing the trend of goals to continue

Portugal continue their World Cup qualifying campaign on Saturday when they travel to Serbia in Group A.

Both these sides got off to winning starts on Wednesday evening, although neither were particularly convincing with the European champions sneaking past Azerbaijan 1-0 and the Serbs overcoming Ireland by a 3-2 scoreline.

Serbia vs Portugal Latest Odds

Fernando Santos’ side have won each of their last 10 World Cup qualifiers and also recorded victories in each of their two most recent visits to the Serbian capital.

Another success for the Iberian nation is priced at a potentially appealing 7/10 (1.70) with bet365.

The hosts, though, are unbeaten in their last five games in all competitions and are offered at 15/4 (4.75), with the draw available at 11/4 (3.75).

Serbia vs Portugal Team News

Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating evening against Azerbaijan, failing to score despite managing eight shots, but should get chance to make amends this weekend. Bruno Fernandes and Joao Felix will be hoping for a starting berth in Belgrade after both coming off the bench in midweek.

For Serbia, Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic scored twice off the bench on Wednesday and should come into the starting eleven.

Serbia vs Portugal Preview

Serbia have been in strong scoring form on home soil in the last few years, with nine of their previous 12 competitive home matches seeing them net at least twice.

Indeed, Dragan Stojkovic’s team showed their attacking prowess in a 4-2 loss when they hosted Portugal in Euro 2020 qualifying two years ago, whilst the reverse fixture in Lisbon was an entertaining 1-1 draw.

These sides have met six times in the last 14 years, with both teams to score paying out in every encounter, and so opposing a clean sheet when they clash on Saturday should appeal.

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Serbia vs Portugal Tips and Predictions

Both teams to score is priced at 4/5 (1.80) which is a price big enough for consideration, which combining this selection with over 2.5 goals sees the odds rise to 6/5 (2.20).

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Boys in Green were on the wrong end of an entertaining match in Serbia in midweek but our tipster is expecting them to revert to type on Saturday

Republic of Ireland have the perfect chance to kickstart their World Cup qualifying campaign when they welcome Luxembourg to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.

Stephen Kenny’s men lost their opening Group A match 3-2 to Serbia in midweek, a result which could prove pivotal in the race for second place behind likely winners Portugal.

Ireland vs Luxembourg Latest Odds

The hosts have not won any of their last 12 competitive fixtures but bet365 make them just 4/9 (1.44) to claim a victory for the first time since June 2019.

Luxembourg enjoyed a strong Nations League tournament last year with 10 points from a possible 18 but are out at 15/2 (8.50) to pick up three points in the Irish capital.

The Red Lions famously drew 0-0 at France during 2018 World Cup qualifying and it is 3/1 (4.0) that this fixture also ends level.

Ireland vs Luxembourg Team News

The likes of Robbie Brady, James McLean, Jeff Hendrick, James Collins and Shane Long will all be pushing to start after coming off the bench against Serbia, with the latter pair combining to score Ireland’s second.

Teenagers Eldin Dzogovic and Timothe Rupil could both make their competitive debuts for Luxembourg.

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Ireland vs Luxembourg Preview

Whilst Ireland ultimately lost to Serbia on Wednesday evening, the fact they scored two goals will be a big relief for Kenny, who had previously seen his team net a grand total of once in the previous eight games under his tutelage.

However, the second goal was very much the result of a Serbian defensive lapse and it could be a return to their usual ineffective selves in the final third when they host Luxembourg.

Luc Holtz’s men have only ever recorded a handful of competitive victories but they generally keep things tight, having conceded 16 times in eight Euro 2020 qualifying games and just five times in their recent Nations League group.

Ireland vs Luxembourg Tips and Predictions

Under 2.5 goals is priced at just 3/4 (1.75), such is bet365’s lack of faith in Ireland, and actually offers decent value for this World Cup qualifier in Dublin on Saturday night.

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