Month: December 2021

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With a strong and settled squad to choose from, Al Hain-Cole is backing Jokanovic to oversee a debut win over a new-look Blues side at Bramall Lane

Sheffield United will be hoping to begin the new Championship season on a high when they welcome Birmingham City to Bramall Lane on Saturday.

The Blades endured a miserable second season in the Premier League, finishing rock bottom of the league after failing to win any of their first 17 fixtures.

Sheffield United vs Birmingham latest odds

However, Sheff Utd are priced at 3/4 (1.75) with bet365 to go some way to putting that behind them by getting the new campaign off to a winning start.

Having overseen five wins in 10 matches to steer the side clear of a relegation battle after replacing Aitor Karanka in March, Lee Bowyer is priced at 4/1 (5.00) to begin this campaign with Birmingham on the front foot with an impressive away victory.

Three of the last four meetings between this duo have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 5/2 (3.50) on them cancelling each other out yet again.

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Sheffield United vs Birmingham team news

Enda Stevens will not be involved as he struggles with injury, although Billy Sharp and Oli McBurnie are available after returning to training.

Neil Etheridge is unlikely to feature despite returning to training this week, while Dion Sanderson and Ivan Sunjic are both ruled out, and Marc Roberts is facing a late fitness test after coming off in the closing stages of last weekend’s defeat to West Brom.

Sheffield United vs Birmingham preview

With their team having looked doomed to relegation before Christmas last season, the returning supporters will be determined to bring some much-needed optimism back to the stadium on Saturday.

Having led both Watford and Fulham to promotion from this division in the past, new manager Slavisa Jokanovic will be confident of delivering some cheer with a settled squad that looks extremely well equipped for this level.

In contrast, Blues have endured a rather tumultuous summer of comings-and-goings, with seven loan and free transfer signings hoping to make their debut in South Yorkshire.

Sheffield United vs Birmingham tips & predictions

Thrashed 4-0 by West Brom in their final pre-season friendly, odds of 3/4 (1.75) look like decent value on this new-look Birmingham outfit coming unstuck against a strong Sheffield United team.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both Spurs and Arteta's men looking more comfortable in attack than defence this summer, Al Hain-Cole expects plenty of goals in their derby game

Tottenham and Arsenal will be aiming to finish their pre-seasons on a high when they meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Sunday’s Mind Series clash.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s men put in a creditable performance against Chelsea in midweek, fighting back from two goals down to draw 2-2.

Tottenham vs Arsenal latest odds

Spurs are priced at 6/4 (2.50) with bet365 to head into next weekend’s Premier League kick-off in confident spirits with a victory against their local rivals.

Arsenal have failed to win any of their three official friendly matches this summer but can be backed at 6/4 (2.50) to come out on top on enemy territory here.

Just two of the last 10 encounters between this duo have resulted in draws, but you can get odds of 23/10 (3.10) on them cancelling each other out in this one.

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Tottenham vs Arsenal team news

Harry Kane is unlikely to be involved despite returning to training on Saturday, while Ryan Sessegnon is doubtful due to injury.

Thomas Partey could be out for a month after coming off with an ankle injury in last weekend’s defeat to Chelsea, with Gabriel Magalhaes also sidelined and Gabriel Martinelli still on holiday.

Tottenham vs Arsenal preview

While the hefty price tag spent on Ben White raised some eyebrows, it is no real surprise that Mikel Arteta has chosen to strengthen his backline.

Indeed, his team’s pre-season performances have shown a rather alarming lack of solidity in defence, conceding two goals in each of their official matches against Hibs, Rangers and Chelsea – also failing to keep clean sheets in training ground games against Watford and Millwall.

Even without Kane, a Spurs side that have hit the net eight times in their last three friendly fixtures will be confident of finding some joy in front of goal against that kind of opposition.

Tottenham vs Arsenal tips & predictions

With Tottenham also keeping just one clean sheet in four games this summer, odds of 17/20 (1.85) seem generous on over 2.5 goals being scored for their fourth game in a row and a fourth in four for Arsenal.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both Spurs and Arteta's men looking more comfortable in attack than defence this summer, Al Hain-Cole expects plenty of goals in their derby game

Tottenham and Arsenal will be aiming to finish their pre-seasons on a high when they meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Sunday’s Mind Series clash.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s men put in a creditable performance against Chelsea in midweek, fighting back from two goals down to draw 2-2.

Tottenham vs Arsenal latest odds

Spurs are priced at 6/4 (2.50) with bet365 to head into next weekend’s Premier League kick-off in confident spirits with a victory against their local rivals.

Arsenal have failed to win any of their three official friendly matches this summer but can be backed at 6/4 (2.50) to come out on top on enemy territory here.

Just two of the last 10 encounters between this duo have resulted in draws, but you can get odds of 23/10 (3.10) on them cancelling each other out in this one.

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Tottenham vs Arsenal team news

Harry Kane is unlikely to be involved despite returning to training on Saturday, while Ryan Sessegnon is doubtful due to injury.

Thomas Partey could be out for a month after coming off with an ankle injury in last weekend’s defeat to Chelsea, with Gabriel Magalhaes also sidelined and Gabriel Martinelli still on holiday.

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Tottenham vs Arsenal preview

While the hefty price tag spent on Ben White raised some eyebrows, it is no real surprise that Mikel Arteta has chosen to strengthen his backline.

Indeed, his team’s pre-season performances have shown a rather alarming lack of solidity in defence, conceding two goals in each of their official matches against Hibs, Rangers and Chelsea – also failing to keep clean sheets in training ground games against Watford and Millwall.

Even without Kane, a Spurs side that have hit the net eight times in their last three friendly fixtures will be confident of finding some joy in front of goal against that kind of opposition.

Tottenham vs Arsenal tips & predictions

With Tottenham also keeping just one clean sheet in four games this summer, odds of 17/20 (1.85) seem generous on over 2.5 goals being scored for their fourth game in a row and a fourth in four for Arsenal.

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

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both teams looking prolific in front of goal so far this summer, Al Hain-Cole expects an entertaining clash between Klopp's men and Los Leones

Liverpool will be hoping to welcome fans back to Anfield with a win when they take on Athletic Club in Sunday’s friendly clash.

The Reds were beaten 4-3 by Hertha Berlin in their last full pre-season match, although did record two 60-minute victories over Bologna at their training camp in France in midweek.

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Liverpool vs Athletic Club latest odds

With the stadium set to be at 75 per cent capacity for the first time since March 2020, Liverpool are available at 1/2 (1.50) with bet365 to give the supporters something to celebrate by coming out on top.

Marcelino’s Athletic Club pulled off a 3-1 victory over Southampton on Saturday and are available at 17/4 (5.25) to finish their pre-season on a high with another win over Premier League opposition, or 16/5 (4.20) to earn a creditable draw.

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Liverpool vs Athletic Club team news

Thiago Alcantara will not be involved as he recovers from a minor injury, with the Spain international expected to return to training next week.

Unai Simon is not with the team after winning a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, while Yuri Berchiche is ruled out through injury.

Liverpool vs Athletic Club preview

With both sides playing two games in the space of two days, it is difficult to predict what kind of line-ups both the managers will go with.

Nevertheless, it seems fairly safe to expect an entertaining game considering the quality of attacking players at Jurgen Klopp’s disposal, with the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane both looking sharp so far this summer.

The home defence is also bound to be in for a test considering Athletic’s pre-season form so far, having found the net in all but one of their six friendly fixtures and scored six times in the three most recent games against Borussia Dortmund, Union Berlin and Southampton.

Liverpool vs Athletic Club predictions

Having played out an exciting 4-3 defeat in their last full 90 minute match against Hertha Berlin, odds of 8/11 (1.73) seem safe on Liverpool ensuring more goalmouth action by both scoring and conceding against a dangerous Athletic side.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both teams looking prolific in front of goal so far this summer, Al Hain-Cole expects an entertaining clash between Klopp's men and Los Leones

Liverpool will be hoping to welcome fans back to Anfield with a win when they take on Athletic Club in Sunday’s friendly clash.

The Reds were beaten 4-3 by Hertha Berlin in their last full pre-season match, although did record two 60-minute victories over Bologna at their training camp in France in midweek.

Liverpool vs Athletic Club latest odds

With the stadium set to be at 75 per cent capacity for the first time since March 2020, Liverpool are available at 1/2 (1.50) with bet365 to give the supporters something to celebrate by coming out on top.

Marcelino’s Athletic Club pulled off a 3-1 victory over Southampton on Saturday and are available at 17/4 (5.25) to finish their pre-season on a high with another win over Premier League opposition, or 16/5 (4.20) to earn a creditable draw.

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Liverpool vs Athletic Club team news

Thiago Alcantara will not be involved as he recovers from a minor injury, with the Spain international expected to return to training next week.

Unai Simon is not with the team after winning a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, while Yuri Berchiche is ruled out through injury.

Liverpool vs Athletic Club preview

With both sides playing two games in the space of two days, it is difficult to predict what kind of line-ups both the managers will go with.

Nevertheless, it seems fairly safe to expect an entertaining game considering the quality of attacking players at Jurgen Klopp’s disposal, with the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane both looking sharp so far this summer.

The home defence is also bound to be in for a test considering Athletic’s pre-season form so far, having found the net in all but one of their six friendly fixtures and scored six times in the three most recent games against Borussia Dortmund, Union Berlin and Southampton.

Liverpool vs Athletic Club predictions

Having played out an exciting 4-3 defeat in their last full 90 minute match against Hertha Berlin, odds of 8/11 (1.73) seem safe on Liverpool ensuring more goalmouth action by both scoring and conceding against a dangerous Athletic side.

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

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With Ronaldo leading the attack for the Bianconeri against Koeman's Messi-less team, Al Hain-Cole expects an entertaining Joan Gamper Trophy clash

Barcelona will be desperate for a much-needed morale boost when they take on Juventus in Sunday’s Joan Gamper Trophy clash.

The Blaugrana have been rocked by the news that Lionel Messi will not be able to renew his contract for the upcoming season, leaving Camp Nou after over 20 years at the club.

Barcelona vs Juventus latest odds

However, Barcelona can be backed at 5/4 (2.25)   with bet365 to raise the spirits ahead of next weekend’s La Liga kick-off by coming out on top against their high-profile opponents.

Having returned to the club where he won 11 trophies between 2014 and 2019, Massimiliano Allegri is available at 13/8 (2.63)   to oversee an impressive victory for Juventus in Catalunya or 16/5 (4.20)   to secure a creditable draw.

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Barcelona vs Juventus team news

Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ansu Fati and Ousmane Dembele are all absent due to injury, while Pedri is unavailable after picking up a silver medal in Saturday’s Olympic games final against Brazil.

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to make his first appearance of the pre-season campaign, although Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucci, Alex Sandro and Danilo are unlikely to feature after only joining up with the squad earlier this week.

Barcelona vs Juventus preview

Ronaldo’s presence is likely to be even more significant given Messi’s bombshell departure, with the former Real Madrid man bound to be determined to rub salt in the wounds of his old rivals.

He will certainly fancy his chances against a defence that was beaten twice in a 2-1 defeat to Salzburg in midweek, with his side in free-scoring form so far this summer.

However, Ronald Koeman’s team are more than capable of packing a punch of their own even without Messi, and have the advantage of being much further along in their pre-season preparations than their guests.

Barcelona vs Juventus predictions

With Juventus missing a number of key defensive players, odds of 11/10 (2.10)   are well worth backing on over 3.5 goals being scored in an exciting game versus Barcelona at the Johan Cruyff Stadium.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With Ronaldo leading the attack for the Bianconeri against Koeman's Messi-less team, Al Hain-Cole expects an entertaining Joan Gamper Trophy clash

Barcelona will be desperate for a much-needed morale boost when they take on Juventus in Sunday’s Joan Gamper Trophy clash.

The Blaugrana have been rocked by the news that Lionel Messi will not be able to renew his contract for the upcoming season, leaving Camp Nou after over 20 years at the club.

Barcelona vs Juventus latest odds

However, Barcelona can be backed at 5/4 (2.25)   with bet365 to raise the spirits ahead of next weekend’s La Liga kick-off by coming out on top against their high-profile opponents.

Having returned to the club where he won 11 trophies between 2014 and 2019, Massimiliano Allegri is available at 13/8 (2.63)   to oversee an impressive victory for Juventus in Catalunya or 16/5 (4.20)   to secure a creditable draw.

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Barcelona vs Juventus team news

Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ansu Fati and Ousmane Dembele are all absent due to injury, while Pedri is unavailable after picking up a silver medal in Saturday’s Olympic games final against Brazil.

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to make his first appearance of the pre-season campaign, although Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucci, Alex Sandro and Danilo are unlikely to feature after only joining up with the squad earlier this week.

Barcelona vs Juventus preview

Ronaldo’s presence is likely to be even more significant given Messi’s bombshell departure, with the former Real Madrid man bound to be determined to rub salt in the wounds of his old rivals.

He will certainly fancy his chances against a defence that was beaten twice in a 2-1 defeat to Salzburg in midweek, with his side in free-scoring form so far this summer.

However, Ronald Koeman’s team are more than capable of packing a punch of their own even without Messi, and have the advantage of being much further along in their pre-season preparations than their guests.

Barcelona vs Juventus predictions

With Juventus missing a number of key defensive players, odds of 11/10 (2.10)   are well worth backing on over 3.5 goals being scored in an exciting game versus Barcelona at the Johan Cruyff Stadium.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With the majority of their first team not in action, Al Hain-Cole is not expecting Klopp's men to find life easy against Arrasate's side at Anfield

Liverpool will be hoping to round off their pre-season preparations with a win when they welcome Osasuna to Anfield on Monday.

The Reds have won one, drawn one, and lost one of their three official friendly matches this summer, playing out a 1-1 draw with Athletic Club on Sunday.

Liverpool vs Osasuna latest odds

With their Premier League season kicking off against Norwich on Saturday, Liverpool are available at 2/5 (1.40) with bet365 to sign off on a high by coming out on top here.

Jagoba Arrasate’s Osasuna side have won all four of their pre-season matches so far but are 11/2 (6.50) outsiders to pull off a victory on Merseyside, or 16/5 (4.20) to hold the hosts to a second stalemate in the space of 24 hours.

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Liverpool vs Osasuna team news

None of the players who took part against Athletic are expected to play, with Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara set to be offered their first action of the summer in a line-up missing the likes of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk.

Cote, Iker Benito, Rober Ibanez and Aridane Hernandez are all absent due to injury for the guests, while Jon Moncayola is yet to return to training after collecting a silver medal for Spain at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Liverpool vs Osasuna preview

With many of the squad coming back to training at different times after taking part in Euro 2020 and the Copa America this summer, these two matches on successive days at Anfield will allow Jurgen Klopp to ease players back into action and assess his options.

While the likes of new signing Ibrahima Konate will be keen to impress ahead of the new season in this clash, it is probably fair to say that most of the players likely to start against Norwich were included in Sunday’s line-up.

In contrast, Los Rojillos will come into this game with their strongest possible line-up as they look to fine tune ahead of their La Liga opener against Espanyol on Saturday.

Liverpool vs Osasuna tips & predictions

Having performed well so far this summer and beaten Real Sociedad by an impressive 3-1 scoreline last time out, Osasuna therefore look well worth 13/8 (2.63) odds to at least avoid defeat against an experimental Liverpool side.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With the majority of their first team not in action, Al Hain-Cole is not expecting Klopp's men to find life easy against Arrasate's side at Anfield

Liverpool will be hoping to round off their pre-season preparations with a win when they welcome Osasuna to Anfield on Monday.

The Reds have won one, drawn one, and lost one of their three official friendly matches this summer, playing out a 1-1 draw with Athletic Club on Sunday.

Liverpool vs Osasuna latest odds

With their Premier League season kicking off against Norwich on Saturday, Liverpool are available at 2/5 (1.40) with bet365 to sign off on a high by coming out on top here.

Jagoba Arrasate’s Osasuna side have won all four of their pre-season matches so far but are 11/2 (6.50) outsiders to pull off a victory on Merseyside, or 16/5 (4.20) to hold the hosts to a second stalemate in the space of 24 hours.

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Liverpool vs Osasuna team news

None of the players who took part against Athletic are expected to play, with Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara set to be offered their first action of the summer in a line-up missing the likes of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk.

Cote, Iker Benito, Rober Ibanez and Aridane Hernandez are all absent due to injury for the guests, while Jon Moncayola is yet to return to training after collecting a silver medal for Spain at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Liverpool vs Osasuna preview

With many of the squad coming back to training at different times after taking part in Euro 2020 and the Copa America this summer, these two matches on successive days at Anfield will allow Jurgen Klopp to ease players back into action and assess his options.

While the likes of new signing Ibrahima Konate will be keen to impress ahead of the new season in this clash, it is probably fair to say that most of the players likely to start against Norwich were included in Sunday’s line-up.

In contrast, Los Rojillos will come into this game with their strongest possible line-up as they look to fine tune ahead of their La Liga opener against Espanyol on Saturday.

Liverpool vs Osasuna tips & predictions

Having performed well so far this summer and beaten Real Sociedad by an impressive 3-1 scoreline last time out, Osasuna therefore look well worth 13/8 (2.63) odds to at least avoid defeat against an experimental Liverpool side.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Rams welcome League Two opposition to Pride Park in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday and we think it could be a long night for Wayne Rooney's side

Wayne Rooney’s Derby County face Salford City in the first round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday evening.

The Rams began their Championship season at the weekend with a 1-1 draw against Huddersfield Town, while Salford also drew by the same scoreline against Leyton Orient in their League Two opener on Saturday. 

Derby County vs Salford City latest odds

These two sides met in a pre-season friendly just over two weeks ago, with Salford running out 2-1 winners and bet365 price another success for Gary Bowyer’s team at 12/5 (3.40) .

Derby, meanwhile, are available at 11/10 (2.10) to win, with the draw on offer at 12/5 (3.40) .

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Derby County vs Salford City team news

The Carabao Cup is unlikely to be a priority for either side this season and both managers look set to make plenty of changes to their respective starting XIs.

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Derby remain without long-term injury absentee Krystian Bielik while fellow midfielder Jason Knight is also missing with an ankle problem.

Derby County vs Salford City preview

Rooney was positive about his side’s performance at the weekend and was particularly impressed with their reaction when they conceded.

The manager will know that the midweek game against lower-ranked opposition is a chance to build confidence and momentum at the start of a new campaign, although realistically he will be more concerned with the forthcoming clash in the Championship against Peterborough United.

Salford for their part knocked out Championship opposition at this stage of the tournament last season, beating Rotherham on penalties, and they will view Tuesday night’s clash as another chance for an upset which will further help cement their relatively new-found status in professional English football. 

Derby County vs Salford City tips & predictions

The price of 12/5 (3.40) for the draw could be of interest, while the price of evens (2.00) for Salford to win either half could also appeal. 

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