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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With the tie finely poised after a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Al Hain-Cole expects another tight game between the Gunners and Jesus' men in Athens

Arsenal will be looking to book their place in the last-16 of the Europa League when they take on Benfica at the Stadio Georgios Karaiskaki on Thursday.

The Gunners secured a 1-1 draw in last week’s “away” leg in Rome, leaving all to play for as they take residence in the Greek capital.

Arsenal vs Benfica Latest Odds

That draw brought an end to Arsenal’s six-match winning streak in this season’s competition, although they are 3/4 (1.75) favourites to bounce back by securing a victory in Athens.

Jorge Jesus’ men have not lost any of their last eight Europa League matches but are 10/3 (4.33) outsiders to make it through to the next round by coming out on top.

Four of the guests’ last five European games have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 3/1 (4.00) on them playing out yet another stalemate in this one.

Arsenal vs Benfica Team News

Rob Holding will not be involved after suffering a head injury in Sunday’s defeat against Manchester City, but Thomas Partey could be back in contention.

Jardel and Andre Almeida remain the only injury absentees for the away side, who include former Tottenham players Adel Taraabt and Jan Vertonghen among their ranks.

Arsenal vs Benfica Preview

Mikel Arteta highlighted his side’s lack of ruthlessness after they missed a number of chances to add to the single away goal provided by Buyako Saka in the 1-1 draw, a result that leaves this tie on a knife-edge.

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This is not a new problem for the Spaniard, whose team has scored more than once in just one of their last six fixtures – scoring only twice in the other five.

Nevertheless, with an away goal in their favour, they should back themselves to keep at bay an Aguias side that has proved at least as profligate in front of goal of late.

Indeed, the Portuguese outfit have scored no more than once in eight of their last 11 matches in all competitions, albeit conceding only 11 times themselves in that run.

Arsenal vs Benfica Tips and Predictions

All in all, odds of 10/11 (1.91) seem generous on a tense and tight affair providing no more than two goals for Arsenal’s fourth game in five and a seventh in eight for Benfica.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>This last-32 clash is wide open after a 0-0 draw in the first leg but our tipster is backing the Premier League side to comfortably triumph

It is all to play for in the Europa League when Leicester City host Slavia Prague at the King Power Stadium in the second leg of the last-32 on Thursday.

The sides drew 0-0 when they met at the Sinobo Stadium last Thursday in a game of few chances, leaving this clash in the balance as both sides aim to progress to the last-16.

Leicester City vs Slavia Prague Latest Odds

The Foxes won their 15th Premier League game of the season at the weekend and bet365 make them 8/15 (1.53) favourites to pick up another victory and qualify for the next round.

Slavia lost two of their three away matches in the group stage of this competition and are rank 11/2 (6.50) outsiders to progress by beating Leicester on Thursday.

A draw is available at 3/1 (4.0).

Leicester City vs Slavia Prague Team News

James Maddison is injured and Kelechi Iheanacho suspended after accumulating his third booking of the tournament last week, meaning they join injured quintet James Justin, Wesley Fofana, Wes Morgan, Dennis Praet and Ayoze Perez on the sidelines.

The only absentee for Slavia is Tomas Holes, who went off injured after just 30 minutes of the first leg.

Leicester City vs Slavia Prague Preview

Slavia had arguably the better opportunities in the first leg but truthfully neither side looked like scoring in the Czech capital last Thursday, which was somewhat of a turn up for the books for Leicester in particular.

The Foxes are the fourth-top scorers in the Premier League with 44 goals to their name and struck nine times without conceding at the King Power Stadium during the Europa League group stage, which will give them plenty of confidence for this one.

Although the Prague side have a strong record in front of goal on a domestic scale, they have struggled in away European games, losing comfortably to Midtjylland, Bayer Leverkusen and Hapoel Be’er Sheva in the last six months and beating only a relegation-threatened Nice side.

Leicester City vs Slavia Prague Tips and Predictions

Leicester should be able to see off a Slavia side that struggles on their travels and the 6/4 (2.50) price with bet365 on Brendan Rodgers’ to win with a -1 handicap is the best bet for this Europa League clash.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Whites have been one of the most entertaining Premier League teams this season and our tipster is expecting yet more action against Smith's men

Leeds United are looking to build on their comfortable win over Southampton when they welcome Aston Villa to Elland Road for Saturday evening’s Premier League fixture.

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Three goals in the second half gave Marcelo Bielsa’s men a 3-0 victory on Tuesday and they will fancy their chances of continuing that strong form at the weekend.

Leeds United vs Aston Villa Latest Odds

Patrick Bamford scored a hat-trick when the two sides met at Villa Park earlier in the season and Leeds are 6/5 (2.20) favourites with bet365 to complete the double over Dean Smith’s outfit.

Villa have won just one of their last six away games in the Premier League and are priced at 2/1 (3.0) to maintain their push for a European spot with victory in West Yorkshire.

This exact fixture finished 1-1 on each of the last two occasions it has been played and another draw is available at 11/4 (3.75).

Leeds United vs Aston Villa Team News

Jamie Shackleton was ruled out just before kick-off against Southampton and Mateusz Klich was forced off after an hour of that game, joining Gaetano Berardi, Adam Forshaw, Rodrigo, Ian Poveda, Kalvin Phillips and Robin Koch on the sidelines.

Jack Grealish will miss out again after also being injured for Villa’s loss against Leicester, with Matty Cash, Wesley and Kortney Hause also all out.

Leeds United vs Aston Villa Preview

Leeds’ 3-0 win over Southampton was yet another entertaining fixture involving Bielsa’s men and, with any threat of relegation almost diminished, there is little doubt that they will continue to play with such openness and freedom.

Tuesday was the fifth time in their last six Premier League games that they have recorded seven shots on target and recorded nine when these sides last met back in October, meaning the Whites could be in for another fruitful outing.

Villa have faced 118 shots on target this season, the seventh-most in the top flight, with 29 of those coming across their last four outings including seven against Leicester, nine against Brighton and 10 versus West Ham.

Leeds United vs Aston Villa Tips and Predictions

Over 5.5 shots on target for Leeds is priced at 5/6 (1.83) with bet365 and looks a strong selection for this fixture.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having won most games within the opening 45 minutes recently, Al Hain-Cole is backing Guardiola's men to waste little time against the Hammers

Manchester City will be looking to make it 20 wins in a row in all competitions when they welcome West Ham to the Etihad Stadium for Saturday’s Premier League clash.

The Citizens ran out comfortable 2-0 winners in Wednesday’s Champions League away clash against Borussia Monchengladbach, extending their already record-breaking streak.

Manchester City vs West Ham Latest Odds

Having won nine and lost none of their last 11 matches against this opposition, they are clear 1/5 (1.20) favourites with bet365 to keep the ball rolling with yet another victory.

David Moyes’ men are up to fourth in the table after losing just once in 11 league fixtures and can be backed at 12/1 (13.00) to pull off a shock win here.

The sides shared a 1-1 draw in October’s reverse encounter at the London Stadium, and you can get odds of 6/1 (7.00) on them cancelling each other out in this one.

Manchester City vs West Ham Team News

Kevin De Bruyne and John Stones are likely to return to the line-up after being left on the bench for the Champions League win, with Nathan Ake the only injury concern.

Andriy Yarmolenko will face a late fitness test he as he struggles with knee ligament problems, while Angelo Ogbonna and Arthur Masuaku are both ruled out.

Manchester City vs West Ham Preview

The winning habit is now so ingrained for Pep Guardiola’s team that they seem to be securing victories with minimum effort, taking an early lead before comfortably seeing the game out.

Indeed, they have gone ahead before half-time in 15 of their 19 wins, taking even less than half an hour to do so in seven of the most recent nine.

They are therefore unlikely to require too long to take the upper hand against a Hammers side that has scored just 14 of their 39 Premier League goals before the break  all season – failing to fire in the first half in four of their six most recent fixtures.

Manchester City vs West Ham Tips and Predictions

All in all, odds of 8/11 (1.73) seem like solid value on Manchester City leading at both half-time and full time for their ninth time in 12 encounters against West Ham.

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

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The hosts have been in exceptional La Liga form in recent weeks and we are backing them to avoid defeat when they host Koeman's men this weekend

Barcelona travel to the Estadio Sanchez Pizjuan on Saturday afternoon in La Liga to face a Sevilla side who are just below them in the table.

This is the first of two games between these sides in the space of four days, with the Catalans hosting their Andalusian opponents in the second leg of the Copa Del Rey semi-final on Wednesday evening. 

Sevilla vs Barcelona Latest Odds

Julen Lopetegui’s men have faced Barca twice this season in competitive fixtures, drawing 1-1 in La Liga at the Camp and beating them 2-0 in the Copa two weeks ago at home.

Nevertheless, the hosts remain outsiders with bet365 pricing them at 9/4 (3.25) while Ronald Koeman’s side can be backed at 23/20 (2.15) and the draw at 13/5 (3.60).

Sevilla vs Barcelona Team News

The hosts are without last-season’s top scorer Lucas Ocampos and first-choice left-back Marcos Acuna, while Barca have injured quartet Philippe Coutinho, Ronald Araujo, Sergi Roberto and Ansu Fati all still unavailable.

It remains to be seen whether both coaches chose to rotate their squad given the upcoming Copa Del Rey semi-final on Wednesday.

Sevilla vs Barcelona Preview

The Europa League holders have shown this season that they are one of the best teams in La Liga, with Lopetegui producing a brilliantly-coached unit to prove they can compete with the best sides in the division.

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Sevilla generally manage to raise their game when they host Barcelona, winning two and drawing one of their last five meetings in all competitions.

Indeed, the Catalans have won just two of their last six league visits to the Andalusian capital and there should be plenty of interest in opposing them this weekend.

The hosts are on a six-match winning streak in La Liga and have kept five consecutive clean sheets, with Barca managing just one goal in their last three competitive matches against Sevilla.

Furthermore, the Blaugrana have been weak defensively – conceding in eight of their last nine clashes in all competitions – and an in-form Sevilla side will surely cause them problems this weekend. 

Sevilla vs Barcelona Tips and Predictions

Sevilla to win with a +0.25 Asian handicap at 24/25 (1.96) looks like an excellent option for this game, with this selection paying out in full if the hosts win and providing a half-win if they draw. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>In excellent form in the league and boasting a strong record against the struggling Gunners, Al Hain-Cole expects Rodgers' men to come out on top

Leicester City will be looking to move into second place in the Premier League table when they welcome Arsenal to the King Power Stadium on Sunday.

The Foxes are currently third in the league, behind Manchester United only on goal difference after a run of just one defeat in 12 top-flight fixtures.

Leicester vs Arsenal Latest Odds

With United in action away to Chelsea later in the day, they are 6/4 (2.50) favourites with bet365 to leapfrog them by completing the double over a team they beat 1-0 October’s the reverse encounter at the Emirates Stadium.

Mikel Arteta’s men pulled off an impressive comeback to record an exciting 4-3 aggregate victory over Benfica in Thursday’s Europa League clash and are available at 9/5 (2.80) to follow that up with a big win here.

Just one of the last nine meetings between this duo has resulted in a draw, but you can get odds of 12/5 (3.40) on them cancelling each other out in this one.

Leicester vs Arsenal Team News

James Maddison will be assessed as he struggles with a hip injury, while Wesley Fofana, Wes Morgan, James Justin, Dennis Praet and Ayoze Perez are all ruled out.

Thomas Partey is available once again after returning from injury for the Benfica win, leaving Alex Runarsson as the only doubt.

Leicester vs Arsenal Preview

While the Benfica win will have given the team a lift, the Gunners still come into this game struggling for form in the league.

Having collected just four points from the last available 15, they face a stern test at a ground where they have come away empty-handed in each of the last three league visits.

What’s more, Brendan Rodgers’ team will be feeling particularly confident after big wins at home to Liverpool and away to Midlands rivals Aston Villa in the last two league games, extending a run that has seen them win seven times and lose just once in 12 league matches.

Leicester vs Arsenal Tips and Predictions

All things considered, those 6/4 (2.50) odds seem too good to pass up on an in-form Leicester outfit proving too strong for Arsenal for a fourth consecutive league encounter on home territory.

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

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Despite their growing injury list, Al Hain-Cole is backing Rodgers' team to prove too strong for the struggling Clarets at Turf Moor on Wednesday

Leicester City will be determined to bounce back from defeat when they travel to Turf Moor to take on Burnley in Wednesday’s Premier League clash.

The Foxes suffered a 3-1 loss to Arsenal in their last league match, compounding their misery after being knocked out of the Europa League by Slavia Prague just days before.

Burnley vs Leicester City Latest Odds

However, they are even money (2.00) favourites with bet365 to return to form with a fourth win in five against this opposition.

Sean Dyche’s team was thrashed 4-0 away to Tottenham at the weekend but can be backed at 3/1 (4.00) to put that behind them with an impressive victory here.

The hosts’ last three successive league home games have all resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 23/10 (3.30) on them playing out yet another stalemate in this one.

Burnley vs Leicester City Team News

Johann Gudmundsson and Ashley Barnes are both ruled out, although Erik Pieters and Robbie Brady could be back in contention following injury.

Harvey Barnes and Jonny Evans were both forced off in the defeat against Arsenal, joining Wes Morgan, James Justin, Wesley Fofana, Dennis Praet, James Maddison, and Ayoze Perez on a lengthy injury list.

Burnley vs Leicester City Preview

Despite the injuries, Brendan Rodgers’ men will still back themselves to overcome a team that was looking fairly uninspiring even before the heavy defeat against Spurs.

Indeed, the Clarets have won just once in eight matches in all competitions and struggled in their last home game to claim a point against a West Brom team that was reduced to 10 men after just half an hour.

With just five goals to their name in those games – having failed to score in five – the hosts will be up against it to break down an opponent that has conceded only five times in their last eight on the road.

Burnley vs Leicester City Tips and Predictions

Having taken the same number of points away from home as runaway leaders Manchester City, Leicester look well worth those even money (2.00) odds to overcome a toothless Burnley team even without some important players.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Red Devils have struggled at the back in away Premier League games and our tipster is expecting their defensive line to be breached once again

Manchester United can move closer to securing a top-four finish in the Premier League when they travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are on 50 points after playing out a 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Sunday afternoon, taking them six clear of the fifth-placed Blues but they are now 15 behind runaway leaders Man City.

By contrast, Roy Hodgson’s Eagles are comfortably in mid-table, with very little chance of being relegated but also unlikely to challenge for a European spot.

Crystal Palace vs Manchester United Latest Odds

United have won on this ground in each of the last four seasons and are just 2/5 (1.40) with bet365 to make that five in a row.

Palace took three points from Old Trafford earlier in the campaign but are out at 7/1 (8.0) to complete a first league double over the Red Devils.

Each of the visitors’ last three away games have ended level and another draw is available at 15/4 (4.75).

Crystal Palace vs Manchester United Team News

Nathaniel Clyne could return for Palace after over two weeks out, but Wilfried Zaha, James McArthur, Connor Wickham, Jeffrey Schlupp, Mamadou Sakho, Wayne Hennessey, Nathan Ferguson and James Tomkins are all injured.

Edinson Cavani faces a late fitness test for United, but Paul Pogba, Juan Mata and Phil Jones are definitely unavailable for Solskjaer.

Crystal Palace vs Manchester United Preview

Man Utd look set to qualify for the Champions League but their recent form of two wins in seven Premier League games could be somewhat of a concern for the Old Trafford faithful.

Also potentially worrying for Solskjaer’s men is that they have managed only four clean sheets in 14 matches against teams in the bottom half this season, which could open the door for the Eagles on Wednesday.

Indeed, Palace have scored in all but one of the seven home games they have played against teams above them, netting a total of 10 times in those fixtures.

Crystal Palace vs Manchester United Tips and Predictions

Both teams to score is offered at Evens (2.0) with bet365 and looks a strong selection here, having paid out in nine of United’s 13 away games this season and in five of Palace’s six home matches against top-half sides.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With Tuchel preferring a more measured tactical approach and the Reds lacking firepower, Al Hain-Cole expects a tense and tight encounter at Anfield

Liverpool and Chelsea will be looking to strike a significant blow in the fight for a place in the Premier League’s top four when they meet at Anfield on Thursday.

The Reds are a point adrift of their guests and two points behind fourth-placed West Ham, although did bring their four-match league winning streak to an end by beating Sheffield United last time out.

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Liverpool vs Chelsea Latest Odds

Having won their last four consecutive league matches against this opposition, they are available at 6/5 (2.20) with bet365 to leapfrog them into the Champions League places by making it five in a row.

However, Thomas Tuchel is unbeaten in nine matches since replacing Frank Lampard in the dugout and can be backed at 21/10 (3.10) to extend that record with a massive win here.

The guests’ last two league matches have both resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 13/5 (3.60) on them playing out another stalemate in this one.

Liverpool vs Chelsea Team News

Diogo Jota will be assessed after missing his comeback from long-term injury at Sheffield United due to illness, while Fabinho and Caoihmin Kelleher are also doubtful and Virgil Van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Jordan Henderson are ruled out.

Callum Hudson-Odoi should be fit to play despite picking up a slight knock in Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Manchester United, with Thiago Silva also back in contention after returning to training following a hamstring injury.

Liverpool vs Chelsea Preview

So much has changed since the last meeting between these two sides at Anfield when Jurgen Klopp’s newly-crowned champions ran out 5-3 winners in a topsy-turvy match back in July 2020.

Without a single goal from open play in their last five home matches, it is very difficult to see the hosts having anywhere near that kind of attacking joy against a Blues side that has looked very measured under their new manager.

Indeed, Chelsea have conceded only twice in nine matches since the former PSG boss took over, although have scored only 10 times themselves in total.

Liverpool vs Chelsea Tips and Predictions

Considering Liverpool’s lack of cutting edge recently, even money (2.00) seems generous on under 2.5 goals being scored in a tight encounter on Thursday.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The visitors have rediscovered their goalscoring form in recent encounters and we are backing them to enjoy another fruitful outing at Craven Cottage

Tottenham travel to Fulham on Thursday evening in the Premier League with Jose Mourinho’s side looking for a win to get them back in the hunt for a Champions League spot.

Sunday’s 4-0 victory over Burnley saw Spurs produce one of their best performances of the season and another win against their struggling cross-city rivals would move the north Londoners to within two points of fourth place.

Fulham vs Tottenham Latest Odds

Fulham ended their 12-match winless run in the Premier League three weeks ago at Everton and Scott Parker’s men have started to gather some momentum in the last month.

Indeed, the side from the south-west of the capital have kept four clean sheets in their last five matches and bet365 price them at 14/5 (3.80) to claim three points.

Spurs can be backed a 19/20 (1.95) with the draw at 13/5 (3.60) .

Fulham vs Tottenham Team News

The hosts are set to be without midfielder Tom Cairney, while substitute goalkeeper Marek Rodak is also a doubt.

Spurs’ only major absentee is Giovani Lo Celso, who remains sidelined with a thigh problem but is nearing a return to action.

Fulham vs Tottenham Preview

The visitors will have recovered some much-needed confidence following consecutive 4-0 wins against Wolfsberger and Burnley, respectively, over the last week or so.

Sunday saw Harry Kane, Son Heung-Min, Lucas Moura and Gareth Bale all start and the result was an explosive attacking showing from Mourinho’s men, the likes of which has been seriously lacking in recent months.

While Fulham have been defensively solid of late, their recent clean sheets have largely come against low-scoring sides and there could be some interest in backing their opponents to get among the goals once again.

The hosts have conceded two or more in three of their last five home matches and if Spurs can replicate their form of last weekend, they should be able to record yet another morale-boosting win on Thursday.

Fulham vs Tottenham Tips and Predictions

Five of the eight top-half teams that have visited Craven Cottage this season have netted more than once and backing Spurs to do the same at evens (2.00)  appeals.

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

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