Predicting the results of Tuesday’s Champions League fixtures may be tough – but for very different reasons. Punters will be excited to see how both matches pan out.

Liverpool, currently 5-0 up on aggregate and with a trip to Old Trafford this weekend, may rest a few big names for the visit of Porto; the away side may also decide to write this one off. England's top clubs are shining this season but this is a tough one to predict.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid are in charge ahead of their second leg with Paris Saint-Germain in the French capital. Los Blancos have a 3-1 lead to defend in the Parc des Princes - although that is easier said than done.

The hosts, now without Neymar for the rest of the season, will need to be at their brilliant best to stand any chance of knocking Zinedine Zidane’s side out of the competition. Read below for our top tips on Tuesday’s European fixtures...

LIVERPOOL vs FC PORTO

Jurgen Klopp’s side have been sensational at Anfield this season; Liverpool have lost just one of their last 22 competitive fixtures on home soil.

Even with a few regulars rested, the Reds should have enough quality to maintain that record here. Over 1.5 home goals is well worth considering at 1/2 – especially if Klopp plays his big guns.

Porto had scored in six successive European matches before that 5-0 defeat and it would take a brave man to back against the visitors scoring on Tuesday night.

The Portuguese outfit, involved in a battle with Benfica at the top of the table, will be focusing primarily on winning the title. It would be foolish to expect another one-sided win for the Reds.

For that reason, opting for both teams to score may prove prudent. 10/13 is a decent price considering the wholesale changes that could occur and it wouldn’t be a huge surprise to see a few goals in this contest.

TIP: Both teams to score @ 10/13

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN vs REAL MADRID

The French side are clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table but European success continues to elude PSG – that has to change sooner rather than later.

Unai Emery’s side are priced at EVS to win in 90 minutes on Tuesday evening and the often-hostile Parisian crowd will expect a huge effort. A slip up here could be detrimental for Emery’s future at the club.

Zidane’s men have struggled for large parts of the 2017/18 campaign but have been simply sublime in the Champions League; the European Cup is Real's main priority and backing Los Blancos in mid-season betting markets may be wise.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, criticised by some this season, is clear at the top of the goal scoring charts for this competition and the Portugal star could be very influential here. He is a 5/4 shot to score during Tuesday’s clash.

It could be a fantastic contest on paper but Neymar’s absence has put a bit of a dampener on the clash. With that in mind, under 3.5 goals is worth a second glance at 19/20 – the visitors will want to protect their lead.

TIP: Under 3.5 goals @ 19/20

 

*Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*

In the world of football, the very best are often considered to be attackers who rack up loads of goals, such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi over the years.

Their skill on the ball, willingness to take on the opposition, and fire it past any goalkeeper is what makes fans jump out of their seats and cheer. However, to create the perfect footballer, one who could perform in any area of the field or facet of the game, you need to combine strengths from players skilled in other positions.

The very best have honed their craft, but if you were to combine the best body parts of some of the current top performing players, you could forge the perfect footballer...

Cristhian Stuani’s Head

It is said that scoring a goal is the most difficult thing to do in football, so scoring a goal with one’s head must be the epitome of scoring given that a player has only one touch on the ball to put it into the back of the net.

He may not be the most recognisable player in world football, but the former Middlesbrough striker has proven to know how to use his head this season.

For Girona FC, Cristhian Stuani has scored six headed goals and pulls off an average of 1.1 headed shots on goal per La Liga game.

Neymar’s Eyes

Having an eye for goal is one thing, but goals don’t come about without a very talented playmaker seeing the spread of the pitch and picking that perfect pass to set up a goal.

There are many incredible playmakers in world football, such as Lionel Messi and Kevin De Bruyne, but Neymar has risen above them all so far.

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Enjoying his first season in France and his first season as the world’s most expensive player, Neymar has been phenomenal for Paris Saint-Germain.

The Brazilian superstar has 16 assists so far, while averaging 3.5 key passes per game – all on top of the 26-year-old’s impressive tally of 27 goals in all competitions.

Salif Sane’s Upper Body

While the players more commonly associated with skill on the ball are wingers who are slight of frame, they manage to show strength when on the ball.

Everywhere else on the park, strength is even more important. Being stronger than an opponent in one on one situations and when defending in your half can make all of the difference in the world.

Salif Sane often plays at centre-back but is a perfectly capable central midfielder, and has proven to be a monstrous presence wherever he stands.

The Senegalese international was much sought after in the last transfer window, with his frame that exceeds 6’4’’ proving to be able to stifle many opponents.

This season for Hannover 96, Sane has won 83% of his 129 aerial duals, averages 1.7 tackles, 7.4 clearances, and 1.0 blocks per game, and has scored a goal with his head in the Bundesliga.

David de Gea’s Hands

In football, the only player who gets to use their hands to full effect is the goalkeeper.

Sure, there were the likes of Rory Delap who could tally assists from his throw-ins, but the work that goalies do in every game often keeps their teams going.

Through the struggles that Manchester United have toiled with since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, David de Gea has remained as their best player, keeping them in games that they don’t deserve to be in.

The Spaniard’s rapid reactions and incredible positioning have made him as one of the best – if not the very best – goalies in the world.

De Gea’s proving that again this season with his average of 2.85 saves per game, 2.37 successful claims at a 97% success rate, and a tally of 15 clean sheets in the Premier League.

Casemiro’s Legs

Every footballer needs strong and durable legs to keep them moving for 90 minutes, as well as deal out strong tackles, cut out passes, move around the pitch with the ball, and pass the ball.

Ultimately, a player who can do all of that at the highest level makes a team even stronger.

Real Madrid have always been known for their flair-filled attackers and ability to acquire the most exciting players around the world, but the core of their team for the last few seasons has been Brazilian Casemiro.

Now 25-years-old, the stocky 25-year-old is an expert at protecting the defence, and despite Real’s lax season so far, he’s put up strong numbers.

Casemiro averages 4.4 tackles, 2 interceptions, 1.6 clearances, 1.3 dribbles, 1.0 key pass, 89.1% pass accuracy, and a distance of 11.09 kilometres per game in La Liga and the Champions League.

Harry Kane’s Feet

When it comes to scoring goals, the final efforts all come down to the player’s footwork. They need to be able to make space, move beyond defenders, and put the ball past the goalie.

Despite the top footballing honours all but ignoring the Tottenham Hotspur striker, he has been phenomenal for the past few years.

Still only 24-years-old, he’s already got 23 goals in the most competitive top division in Europe this season as well as another six in the Champions League to add to a tally of 32 goals in 33 games so far.

What’s most impressive is while other top scorers distinctly favour a certain foot, Harry Kane can put it away with either – or his head for that matter.

Of the 32 goals, 13 have been from his left foot, 13 have been via his right, and a further six have come from the Englishman’s head. The ambipedal striker will continue to set the league on fire with his scoring.

 

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The NBA, which stands for the US National Basketball Association, is one of the longest-running and most spectacular sports championships to watch. The league routinely attracts top players from across the globe and attracts a worldwide viewership and a variety of sponsors.

All this attention makes it one of the most popular competitions to bet on, with fans and seasoned punters alike engaging in placing wagers in various ways: from game-to-game predictions all the way to betting on the NBA championship winners in the finals that will take place this coming June.

How Betting On The NBA Works

The NBA consists of 30 teams, 29 from the USA and one from Canada, half of which compete in the Eastern Conference and the other half in the Western Conference – each of which is further divided into three divisions of five teams.

The top eight teams from each Conference compete in the playoffs in a series of seven games within the Conference, before the respective winners move on to the Conference Finals and then the NBA Finals. With each team playing more than 80 games in regular season, there are plenty of opportunities to place a bet.

There are also a variety of ways to bet on NBA games. One that punters regularly prefer is the spread, where the bet is marked by a number of points on a minus (–) sign – which denotes that the team you bet on must win by at least so many points for the wager to be successful.

As teams in NBA games tend to score several points, this type of betting is very popular. Another type of popular bet is a moneyline, where the odds are based on predictions about who will win – which comes in handy when stronger teams compete against outsiders.

Another favourite option among more experienced punters is the total bet, which is based on the combined score of both competing teams.

Lastly, a first-half bet is a good type of wager for starting out in NBA betting, as it allows you to place bets during halftime – which means that you get to gauge a team’s performance and how the game will unfold before deciding. But you have to keep in mind that there are teams that are known for performing well in the start and others that tend to finish strong.

How To Identify Great Chances To Bet: Momentum And Psychology

Although there is no foolproof way to bet on the NBA, there are tricks on what to look for that could make your game-to-game strategy very successful. Historically, one of the biggest factors in NBA performance is momentum.

Teams that suddenly find themselves in a losing streak tend to linger there and underdogs that have scored an unexpected win against a better team tend to perform better at their next game, too.

For example, the Milwaukee Bucks are not really considered a contender for this season’s finals and when the season started they found themselves in the middle in terms of odds.

But their performance during regular season gravitated upwards, including beating the Boston Celtics in the Boston team’s home opener and a series of scoring six wins in seven games prior to Christmas.

That run led them to their December 19th win against the Cleveland Cavaliers – last year’s finalists and generally considered the natural fit (13/10) to win the Eastern Conference while the Bucks’ better-than-expected performance raised their odds to 14/1.

Whether a team plays at home or away is also sometimes influencing how a game unfolds, as psychology plays a big part in NBA games and fans tend to be quite vocal and united in their support for their home team and their disapproval of the other team’s players.

Trouble on the horizon is also an indicator of a team’s performance. The Cleveland Cavaliers for example, although they started the season strong, they have lately been suffering from internal strife and nagging about who is to blame for the team's streak of unexpected losses.

This is why they have lost their second place in odds to win the NBA championship to the Houston Rockets, standing at 6/1 behind reigning champions Golden State Warriors at 1/2. Doing some research on players’ and coaches’ comments as well as the winning or losing streaks of particular teams may point you in the right direction of who to back in their next game.

How Trading Can Make Or Break A Team

One of the aspects that attract the most attention and the most speculation in NBA is trading players. Every year after season – but also sometimes during the season – teams and players will agree on transfers that can significantly boost one roster and disrupt another, providing some indication for a team’s upcoming performances.

But predictions based on trades should be done carefully, as things might not always turn out as they seem. This year’s most-talked-about trade was Kyrie Irving transferring from the Cavs to the Celtics, who gave up Isaiah Thomas in return.

With four-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James leading the team with the help of Kevin Love and Dwayne Wade joining, it seemed that the Cavaliers would again go strong.

However, the trade of Kyrie Irving proved to be the most important of all, as he shone in Boston Celtics and leading them to several wins after a rough start – no wonder that Irving features third in terms of odds to win the NBA MVP title at 16/1, leaving Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant of current champions Golden State Warriors behind at 18/1.

By contrast, Isaiah Thomas injuries’ prevented him from actually contributing in games, which made the trade not particularly fruitful for the Cavaliers and led them to recently trading him off to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Strategic Decisions: Injuries, Resting And Tanking

Injuries are also a big part of NBA losses and a major reason why trades do not always go as planned. Even the most meticulous predictions might be disrupted by an unexpected injury, but accounting for such unforeseen circumstances may give you an advantage when placing bets about live or upcoming games.

At the start of this season, the Celtics saw superstar and recent addition to their roster, Gordon Hayward, being inevitably benched for the rest of the season due to an ankle injury, after playing for his new team for just six minutes.

The Celtics struggled to find their pace again in the next day game, suffering a surprising loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Recently, New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis also suffered a torn knee – and the Knicks lost the next two games as well.

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Purely practical concerns can affect a team’s strategy – and their performance. NBA is no stranger to tactics like coaches benching their big stars for specific games in order to allow them to rest in a strained schedule or avoid injuries – which means that on that day a team’s roster is less powerful, more disrupted, and less likely to win.

The fact that the NBA schedule is very heavy also means that teams often play back-to-back, competing in two games within two days, which decreased their chances of winning due to fatigue.

Finally, the unique drafting pattern and playoff format of the NBA, which usually pits the winner of each round against the worst-performing team, has led to the phenomenon of tanking – meaning that a team plays to lose on purpose, so that they can retain some advantage in the long run. So investigating what a team stand to lose by winning, can go a long way towards predicting their chances at their next game.

Whether you are just dipping your toes in NBA betting or looking to improve your strategy, getting a hang of everything that goes on in the NBA can seem daunting. Yet simple tips that focus on often overlooked practical aspects like coaching approaches or back-to-back fatigue might actually help you go that extra mile with your predictions.

Despite Storm Emma’s best attempts, it looks like we’re going to have a full slate of Premier League action this weekend. The worst of the weather will have been and gone by Sunday and football fans will be looking forward to settling down for this top flight double header.

Arsenal, playing in front of the television cameras for the third time in just seven days, travel to Brighton for a huge clash at the Amex Stadium. And in Sunday’s later fixture, Manchester City host Chelsea – it could be a pivotal day in the 2017/18 Premier League campaign. Read on for our top tips; we’ve got a tasty 5/2 double to get stuck into…

BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION vs Arsenal

Brighton are in decent form; Chris Hughton’s men are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions. 34-year-old Glenn Murray has been outstanding in recent weeks, bagging seven goals in his last 10 games. The Seagulls striker is worth backing at 2/1 to get his name on the scoresheet this weekend.

Arsene Wenger’s side are in BIG trouble. The Gunners were poor against Manchester City at Wembley last weekend and there wasn’t much of an improvement against Pep Guardiola’s side on Thursday night. A third successive defeat could be on the cards if Brighton, buoyant after thrashing Swansea City 4-1 last weekend are at their brilliant best.

The Seagulls have lost just three home games this season – only Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea have managed to win at the Amex. When you take that statistic – and Arsenal’s woeful away record – into account, Brighton to win OR draw looks like a great price at EVS.

TIP: Brighton to win OR draw @ EVS

CORRECT SCORE: Brighton 1-1 Arsenal @ 13/2

MANCHESTER CITY vs CHELSEA

Imagine ever doubting Pep Guardiola. City are playing some fantastic football and it came as little surprise to see the Blues thrash Arsenal 3-0 at Wembley last weekend. As bad as the Gunners were, City took their chances in devastating fashion and more goals could follow here; Pep’s men are 13/25 to score over 1.5 goals on Sunday afternoon.

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Chelsea were in control against Manchester United last time out but stumbled in the second half – that cannot happen again. A heavy defeat could signal the end for Antonio Conte; you always feel like he is one poor result away from losing his job. He is 4/1 to be the next Premier League boss sacked for anyone wondering…

City are unstoppable right now and Pep’s men are within touching distance of the title. A win here will keep their dream of winning the crown at Old Trafford alive – something that the fans would love. Both teams to score is well priced at 7/10 but I fancy City to come out on top.

TIP: Both teams to score @ 7/10

CORRECT SCORE: Man City 2-1 Chelsea @ 7/1

 

*Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*

Grand Slam tennis betting tournaments are the four pillars of the tennis calendar and understandably, attract the majority of attention from the media.

The Australian Open gets things underway in January with the French Open following four months later. Wimbledon, the oldest of the Grand Slams, is seen as the pinnacle of the sport and tends to signify summer and long nights with the US Open capping things off at the end of September.

For Tennis fans and punters, all four of these tend to evoke excitement and anticipation with many glued to the screen throughout the competition but the season doesn't just revolve around this high-profile foursome.

A number of competitive events are priced up and take place on a daily basis and they offer a great chance to find value and bet on familiar players as they partake in tournaments all around the world.

ATP World Tour - 1000 Masters Events

The ATP and WTA ranking systems aren't solely compiled on results in Grand Slams and there are nine tournaments which have been spread out across the course of the season which can earn the players useful points as they bid to move up the standings.

These can also be useful for players who are hoping to avoid entering Grand Slam tournaments unseeded which can often result in picking up a difficult first-round opponent.

The 1000 Masters Events include the Indian Wells, Miami Open, Italian Open, Shanghai Masters and the Monte-Carlo Masters. They run from March through to November and they are both hugely enjoyable spectacles and fascinating betting propositions.

High-ranked players enter these competitions as they cannot afford to lose ground on those around them and in 2017, French Open favourite Rafa Nadal clinched the Madrid Open and the Monte-Carlo Masters, whilst the ageless Roger Federer was successful at Indian Wells and in Miami.

Despite this, bettors are generally advised to look beyond the top players as this can often be a profitable way to play with Jack Sock, Grigor Dimitrov and Alexander Zverev all wrapping up titles in 2017.

Some players thrive at these tournaments but routinely fall short at Grand Slams and these are the kind of competitors to have on your side in Miami, Shanghai and Toronto. 1000 Masters Events have served up some top class matches over the years and with many of the top ten involved, they are a great way of enjoying the sport outside of the Grand Slams.

ATP World Tour - 500 Series

The 500 Series are also extremely popular with many household names taking part, and they are a great way to earn ranking points as well as work on fitness and match-sharpness.

There are 13 of these on the calendar including the Barcelona Open, Queens and the Dubai Tennis Championships with the latter a particular favourite of Andy Murray. The Rotterdam Open gets things underway in early February and tennis bettors always enjoy these tournaments as there are plenty of matches to enjoy on a daily basis and they come around fairly often.

500 ranking points will be awarded to the winner of each Championship and that can make a huge difference to any player vying for a place at the ATP Finals and can significantly boosting confidence ahead of Grand Slams.

It is mandatory for leading players to enter at least four of these tournaments each year and that results in some top-class action on the court. Crowds of up to 15,000 turn out for these events and it's the perfect opportunity for punters to assess how many of the top players are adapting to the climate and court conditions.

For example, players who prevail at the Queen's Club Championship are generally acclimatised to the British weather and fast-playing grass courts by the time they arrive at Wimbledon. In 2008, Rafa Nadal won both tournaments, with Lleyton Hewitt also managing the double five years previous.

End-of-Season Finals

Both the ATP and WTA have an end-of-season event, which brings the curtain down on another enjoyable and prosperous year of tennis.

The ATP Finals, which are held at the O2 in London always provide plenty of entertainment and involve the top eight players in the rankings, unless injury or illness dictates otherwise. Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic in a memorable 2016 Final and there have been some truly terrific matches played at the event during its short history.

Some players are suffering from fatigue by this stage of the season, especially after the aforementioned ATP 1000 series events and the US Open, and this allows punters to find value backing against players who don't quite have the stamina to make it through to the final.

The Road to Singapore is the WTA equivalent, with the top eight players competing in a round-robin format. It is considered the fifth most prestigious and valuable event on the calendar after the Grand Slams and throughout the year, competitors strive to accumulate enough points in order to secure their participation.

Players must also have competed in 53 tournaments throughout the year to gain qualification for the event which results in some of the finest female tennis players travelling the world and attending competitions which ordinarily, they may have been tempted to overlook. 

WTA Premier Tournaments

Valuable points are also on offer at the WTA Premier Mandatory Tournaments which take place throughout the season.

There are four in total and these offer a staggering 1000 ranking points to the winner and always attract a top calibre of competitor. They include Indian Wells, Miami and Beijing, where prize money can exceed $4 million for the winner.

Every player is desperate to succeed at these events and back in 2013, Serena Williams won three of the four with Maria Sharapova denying her a full house.

Team Events

Tennis is regarded as a solo sport but team events such as the Davis Cup and the Fed Cup take place throughout the year and offer a different angle.

They are also thoroughly entertaining. Not every player opts to represent their country but the majority of competitors are patriotic and endeavour to perform for their home nation. In March 2016, Andy Murray and Kei Nishikori went to five sets when playing for over four hours and this was perfect for both in-play bettors and captivated viewers.

The Davis Cup truly mattered to both players. This premier team event is always mightily competitive and as it is regularly staged over the course of a weekend consisting of five different match-ups resulting in plenty of opportunities to enjoy and bet on the games.

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The Fed Cup is the zenith of international team tennis for WTA players and with just 16 nations qualifying for the elite World Group, it can become extremely competitive and many memorable encounters have been played out over the years.

Ties are staged over the course of two days offering viewers and bettors even more tennis to enjoy. The USA are the most successful team of all time in this competition and very few players have historically opted out of competing for their country unless injury prevents them from taking part.

Tennis is a sport that thrives all year round and there are an incredible number of tournaments to enjoy. Players are required to travel around the world to compete in these events and this can occasionally be draining both physically and emotionally but those who are focussed and determined to move up the standings can benefit from having the option of playing every week.

Following all of the action is hugely beneficial, especially when it comes to betting on Grand Slams, as it is essential to know which players are lacking fitness and who is likely to arrive in peak condition.

It is not just a sport that should be enjoyed four times a year, there are top-class matches being contested on an almost daily basis with players aiming to clock up as many points as possible across various continents. There are always betting opportunities available and with the big events evenly spread out across the calendar, there is rarely a dull moment in the world of tennis.

 

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At the beginning of August, it is almost impossible to escape pundits, experts and friends reeling off their list of predictions for the forthcoming football season.

Ante-post betting is extremely popular and there are an abundance of markets such as 'To Finish in the Top Half' and 'Top Goalscorer' available and these all provide excellent alternatives to the more traditional offerings such as 'Outright Betting' and 'To Be Relegated' and the number of options continues to grow each and every year.

Some ante-post selections have unfortunately already been scuppered by the time Christmas rolls around but there are many others that will give punters a decent run for their money.

Whilst pre-season betting is a great way of keeping a long-term interest across various divisions, it may be increasingly profitable to wait for the season to get underway or some big-money signings to arrive in the January transfer window before placing an outright bet...

Managerial Appointments

The Premier League isn't renowned for its low-turnover of managers and whilst the constant chopping and changing of figureheads isn't necessarily good for the game's reputation, it can aid outright bettors in their quest to unearth value.

Managers such as Sam Allardyce are drafted in by clubs on a regular basis and the former Bolton boss has saved numerous teams from the dreaded drop by implementing his pragmatic, hard-to-beat style on a previously struggling outfit.

Relegation markets can be extremely volatile and can swing on one or two results. If a club are sitting rock bottom of the table, hire a manager such as Allardyce or Tony Pulis, then backing them to survive and avoid dropping into the Championship as soon as the appointment is made keeps you a step ahead of fellow punters.

If they manage to put together one or two positive results, beat a fellow relegation rival or hold a top-six side to a battling draw, that price will immediately begin to shorten as the market slowly begins to react to these improved displays.

Some appointments do have the opposite effect, however, and are not quite as positive for the club. Historic examples include the mid-season announcement of Brian Law's taking over at Burnley, which should have set alarm bells ringing and the price on the Clarets to be relegated plummeted as a result, whilst any club that sack a manager yet don't appear to have a contingency plan in place could also be worth backing for relegation.

Terry Connor and Steve Agnew remaining in the dugouts at both Wolves and Middlesbrough are relatively recent examples of this. The key is acting fast and placing a bet before the rot begins to set in. You'd much rather have a 4/1 shot on your betting slip than an 11/20 chance.

A decent manager has the ability to completely change the mindset of a club and if this appointment is made mid-season, an upturn in form is almost inevitable.

The 'new manager bounce' may be one of many footballing cliches that are commonly used by pundits, but players genuinely respond to a new face in the dugout and sides can veer from nervously glancing over their shoulder to eyeing up the top-ten positions in a matter of weeks. Markets such as 'To Finish in the Top Half' are extremely popular mid-season bets and having the patience to wait until January or February can pay dividends.

Premier League teams such as Everton are always a short-price to fill these spots at the beginning of the campaign, but if they suffer a disastrous start to the season and find themselves hovering over the relegation zone, their price will noticeably increase and value could be found on the Toffees to eventually clamber their way out of trouble and return to the top ten.

Not all clubs can buy themselves out of trouble, but these kind of outfits usually have the spending power to spend big and ensure they return to their rightful position in the table sooner rather than later. These markets are highly recommended for slow-starters and looking at the opening five fixtures can often be a useful indicator of the kind of teams to keep an eye on.

Expected Goals Statistics

Expected Goals is a relatively new phenomenon that has completely enhanced the betting experience and has even been used on shows such as Match of the Day. This is a great tool for finding underperforming sides and predicting an upturn in their fortunes.

In the Championship, Brentford are often considered dark horses for the playoffs but they regularly find themselves towards the bottom of the table during the early stages of the season.

The expected goals statistics routinely highlights that the Bees are creating enough chances to win each game by a clear margin and indicate that they are competing with top-six sides when it came to fashioning opportunities.

This should prompt savvy bettors to back Dean Smith's side to finish in the top half or to avoid relegation and a noticeable upturn in results usually follows. Some teams are traditional slow-starters or are handed a tough opening set of fixtures and whilst that can be hugely frustrating for the fans, it is seen as a golden opportunity for mid-season outright punters to invest.

Momentum

Blackpool were promoted to the Premier League unexpectedly in 2010 and despite having a small squad, Ian Holloway's side made the perfect start as they thumped Wigan 4-0 at the DW on the opening day of the campaign.

The Seasiders spent the majority of September, October and November in the top half of the table, with the Tangerine Army playing some scintillating football and regularly being described as "a breath of fresh air". Injuries kicked in shortly before Christmas and a hugely underwhelming January transfer window followed and inevitably, the Fylde Coast club started to slip down the standings.

Their momentum had disappeared, the feel-good factor slowly ebbed away and the cracks started to show. This was the perfect opportunity for punters to back the Seasiders to be relegated straight back to the Championship and many bettors didn't need asking twice.

They were relegated on goal difference after losing 4-2 to Manchester United on the final day of the season. Momentum is such a powerful tool in football and it is absolutely key to mid-season outright betting. It's often hard to shake off a losing run and get back to winning ways and this is a trend that is best spotted early. If the signs aren't looking good, this is generally the time to invest.

Transfers

The January transfer window is another factor that can have a huge influence on the market. Manchester City have plenty of spending power and are always expected to strengthen whilst Liverpool and Chelsea are not afraid to dip in and make improvements to their squads.

Some teams will lose key players during this period and this can often derail their campaign whilst others can recruit sensibly and enjoy a positive second half of the season. Alexis Sanchez's move from Arsenal to Manchester United in January 2018 was one of the most protracted transfers in recent history but the Chilean's defection has seen the Gunners' price for a top-four finish increase.

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It added strength in depth to the Red Devil's squad and their price in the Champions League outright market reduced shortly after the signing was confirmed.

Mid-season betting on outright markets isn't universally popular but it does offer the perfect opportunity to unearth value and snap up some tempting looking prices. If you can spot the signs of a revival or a decline early enough, this can result in big profits come the end of the season.

New managers, marquee transfers and a shift in momentum are all major factors which can cause a change in fortunes and with more mid-season market than ever before, there's never been a better time to get involved.

 

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The Cheltenham Festival is the most special week of the year in National Hunt racing and it is a meeting that has produced so many great stories in the horse racing over the years.

Every year, racing fans from the UK and Ireland flock to the Gloucestershire racecourse to see 27 races across a wide range of divisions and that will be the same in 2018.

Here is a look back through Cheltenham Festival history at ten of the most memorable moments from the meeting.

Arkle Wins The 1964 Cheltenham Gold Cup

The 1964 Cheltenham Gold Cup saw the best two chasers in Great Britain and Ireland take each other on in one of the most highly anticipated duals the sport has ever seen.

Mill House from Great Britain was the defending champion and had dominated the division for quite some time, however, he met his match in the 1964 Blue Riband event of the meeting as Arkle was magnificent and lived up to all the hype which was coming out of Ireland about the chaser.

Arkle went on to cement his place in history with three Gold Cups, a King George and an Irish Grand National victory but this was the race where a star was born in the sport.

Michael Dickinson Has First Five Horses Home In 1983 Cheltenham Gold Cup

Trainer Michael Dickinson produced arguably the most impressive moment in Cheltenham Festival history in 1983 as he was responsible for the first five horses home in the 1983 Cheltenham Gold Cup.

The race was won by Bregawn, but it continues to be known more for Dickinson’s feat, which is unlikely to ever be equalled ever again.

Dawn Run Wins The 1986 Cheltenham Gold Cup

Dawn Run is the only mare in Cheltenham Festival history to complete the Champion Hurdle and Cheltenham Gold Cup double. The latter was achieved following a thrilling finish in the 1986 Gold Cup where she was ridden to success by Jonjo O’Neill.

The popular Irish mare was cheered back into the winner’s enclosure, which was packed with supporters of the horse, who gave the winner a hero's reception as she returned. The scenes after the race have never been seen since at Cheltenham which shows how popular the mare was.

Desert Orchid Wins The 1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup

Desert Orchid, or Dessie, as he was affectionately known, was one of the most popular national chase horses in the history of the sport.

The talented grey had so much success at Kempton in the King George VI Chase but as a former 2m chase winner, the 3m2f distance in the Cheltenham Gold Cup proved a little too far for him on so many occasions.

On the day of the 1989 race, the heavens opened which made for testing conditions. Connections of the horse almost pulled him out earlier in the morning, however, they ended up taking their chance and Dessie delighted his supporters with his first and only Gold Cup success following a brilliant finish with Yahoo.

The crowd roared Dessie on up the hill which seemed to lift the horse over the line in a fantastic finish to the race.

100/1 Norton’s Coin Upsets The Odds To Win 1990 Cheltenham Gold Cup

Norton’s Coin produced the biggest upset in the history of the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1990 when he came out on top at odds of 100/1.

Desert Orchid opened as the odds-on favourite at 10/11 but he could only finish third in his defence of his crown, which went the way of the underdog.

Trained by Sirrel Griffiths in Wales and ridden by jockey Graham McCourt, there was very little market confidence behind the nine-year-old, who many thought was only making up in the numbers in the field.

Not only did he come out on top, he also produced a record time of six minutes and 30 seconds in a brilliant performance from the outsider.

Istabraq Wins His Third Champion Hurdle in 2000

Before the 2000 Champion Hurdle, only four horses had won the premier hurdle contest at the Festival three times; however, Aidan O’Brien’s runner added his name to the history books with his third consecutive win in the 2m contest.

Winning a Champion Hurdle is not easy, however, to do it on three occasions is something special and those who were at the course that day were fully aware that they had witnessed a piece of history with this talented hurdler, who retired after the 2012 Cheltenham Festival.

Connections of last year’s Champion Hurdle winner Buveur Dair will be hoping their horse can make it two wins on the spin in the race in March where he is odds-on at 4/9 to do so with 888sport.

Best Mate Wins His Third Cheltenham Gold Cup In 2004

Best Mate was a hugely popular chaser which was trained in the UK by Henrietta Knight, therefore, his third straight Cheltenham Gold Cup success in 2004 meant so much to many racing fans.

No horse since Arkle in 1966 had been victorious on three occasions in the Blue Riband event, therefore, it was a special achievement.

Sadly, he was denied from running in the 2001 Festival as the meeting was abandoned due to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease, while in 2005 he burst a blood vessel before the Festival so he was unable to defend his crown and go for win number four in the 3m2f contest.

Kauto Star Retains His Crown In The 2009 Cheltenham Gold Cup

Kauto Star became the first horse to regain the Cheltenham Gold Cup when he scored by 13 lengths in 2009, two years after his opening success in the race in 2007.

This was the latest renewal of the fantastic rivalry between Kauto Star and Denman, the latter of which has won the battle in the 2008 Gold Cup. Kauto Star ensured this was to be his day as he was right at his very best to dismantle the field in emphatic style.

Conreygree will be the latest horse to try and regain his Cheltenham Gold Cup crown this year where he is 33/1 with 888sport in their ante-post markets for the race, three years after he was victorious in 2015.

Big Buck’s Wins His Fourth Straight World Hurdle In 2012

Big Buck’s is generally considered as the greatest staying hurdler of all time and that view was reinforced in 2012 with his fourth straight World Hurdle win at the Festival, something which had never been done before.

Unlike many of his other successes, Big Buck’s was made to work hard in this race as he was pushed all the way to the line by Voler La Vedette.

Paul Nicholls’ hurdler also matched the record of Sir Ken’s with his 16th consecutive hurdle win in the 2012 World Hurdle. He later went on to break that record as he had 18 wins before he was beaten in the 2013 Cleeve Hurdle.

Sprinter Sacre Returns to His Best To Win the 2016 Queen Mother Champion Chase

Sprinter Sacre won his second ever Queen Mother Champion Chase in 2016 and it was a victory connections of the horse probably never thought would never happen when their runner was suffering with an irregular heartbeat which almost ended his career.

Nicky Henderson’s chaser has been one of the most dominant two-mile chasers of the last 20 years but it looked like his time had gone heading into the 2016 Queen Mother Champion Chase where Un De Sceaux was odds-on to claim the title.

The two market leaders were both travelling well in the early stages of the race but when push came to shove, Sprinter Sacre had too much pace for his rival and completed an extraordinary comeback with the win.

Irish trainer Willie Mullins will be hoping Douvan can follow in the footsteps of Sprinter Sacre by regaining his crown in the 2m chase this season as he is 4/1 to return to the winner’s enclosure after his disappointing run in 2017 race where he could only finish down the field despite going off as the 2/9 favourite.

Enjoy the action at Cheltenham this year and best of luck if you are having a punter. For more on horse racing betting read the jargon buster for punters article which can help you break down all the markets which will be available to bet on at the meeting. Let’s hope there are many more memorable moments we will look back on with pleasure in years to come.

 

*Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*

The 21st edition of football’s biggest tournament will kick off in Russia on June 14th 2018. The month-long event will see 32 countries do battle in eight groups of four, with the top two teams from each group going through to the knockout stages.

The eight winners of the round of 16 will progress to the quarterfinals and so on until the last two teams go head to head for the ultimate prize at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow on July 15th.

The 2014 edition of the tournament took place in Brazil and was won by Germany. The reigning champions will start as a joint-favourites alongside Brazil (19/4 with 888sport as of February 9th 2018), with Spain and France not far behind at 6/1 and 7/1, respectively, in the outright winner betting market.

The Draw

Following the global qualification process, the final 32 teams were drawn into eight groups as follows:

• Group A: Russia, Egypt, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia
• Group B: Spain, Portugal, Iran, Morocco
• Group C: France, Denmark, Australia, Peru
• Group D: Argentina, Croatia, Iceland, Nigeria
• Group E: Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Serbia
• Group F: Germany, Sweden, Mexico, South Korea
• Group G: Belgium, England, Tunisia, Panama
• Group H: Poland, Colombia, Senegal, Japan

How To Bet On The World Cup

Betting on the World Cup gets underway well before the tournament begins. Markets that are available months before a ball has even been kicked include:

• Outright winner: Name the team that will lift the trophy on July 15th.
• Top goalscorer:  Predict which player will top the scoring charts.
• Winner/top scorer double: The two bets above combined into a double.
• Name the finalists: Guess which two teams will contest the final.
• To reach final: Name a team that will at least reach the final.
• To reach quarterfinal: As above but the team only has to feature in the last eight.
• Highest placed team from a certain continent: Select the best Asian, South American, North American, African or European team.
• Group winners: Predict the winner of any of the groups.
• Group dual forecast: Pick the top two (in any order) from any of the groups.
• Group straight forecast: Pick the top two (in the correct order) from any of the groups.
• Winning Group: Name the group that the winning team will come from.
• Winning continent: Predict which continent the winner will come from.
• Nation specials: You can also place bets related to each specific country, such as top scorer or stage of elimination.

You can start betting on these markets right now or you can wait until the tournament begins for an even greater choice. If you have never placed a bet before, you will need to open an 888sport account and deposit some money before you can place a bet.

Top World Cup Betting Tips

Understand the odds

While you may be tempted to start betting immediately, there are a few things to consider. Firstly, the odds may fluctuate up or down before the tournament begins. So, you could get a great price by betting well in advance but you might lose out if the price drifts later on. Or you might find that the price shortens and you got really good value.

There are many reasons why this change in odds might happen. For example, a team that you have backed might lose several top players to injury causing their price to drift.

 

Or a striker might hit some form in the months leading up to the tournament causing their price to shorten. So, the earlier you bet, the more you risk your prediction being affected by such influential factors.

Understanding the odds, and how and why they move, is vital if you are going to find good value bets. You need to look at the whole picture before committing your hard-earned cash to any wager.

Do Your Homework

And that brings us neatly on to our second top World Cup betting tip. If you are planning on betting on the World Cup and you want to give yourself the best chance of winning, you need to keep an eye on the players.

You need to know who is injured (or coming back from injury), who is in form, who is playing on a regular basis for their club and who has a history of transferring their club form on to the international stage.

When it comes to betting, knowledge can count for a lot. So, study the stats, get to know the players and coaches and look at the groups to try and work out who is likely to prevail.

Is there a Group of Death? Or is there a group that looks particularly easy for one team. With so many markets available, there is a good chance that you will find a wager to suit your knowledge as long as you do your homework.

Winning Mentality

On more thing that you might want to consider is team mentality. Some teams have a long history of winning at the highest level, almost to the point where it seems coded into their DNA - Germany are probably the best example of this.

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On the other hand, some teams always seem to under-perform, unable to cope with the pressure of carrying the hopes of a nation on their shoulders while being watched by a billion or more pairs of eyes.

Spain used to be known as serial under-achievers but managed to shake that tag following their Euro 2008 win, while 17/1 shots England still fall into that category of teams that promise so much yet deliver so little.

World Cup Betting Strategies

There are many strategies you can use to bet on the World Cup and you might discover your won as the tournament gets underway. But as always the secret is to find the best value so that when your bets come in, you maximise your return.

During the group stages, you can try to identify which of the weaker teams has the best chance of sneaking into the top two in the group.

In 2014, Chile pipped Spain to second spot in Group B to send the reigning champions packing, while Costa Rica and Uruguay both progressed from Group D at the expense of England and Italy.

And in Group H, unfancied Algeria pipped Russia and South Korea to second place before taking Germany all the way to extra-time in the knockout phase.

Also bear in mind that once the knockout stages begin, the games can get a lot tighter. In the last tournament, five of the eight Round of 16 matches were level after 90 minutes.

What To Avoid

It may be easier said than done but you really should avoid betting with your heart or on a gut feeling. Only back your own nation or your favourite player if the wager is backed up by solid statistics - England fans may be tempted to bet on Harry Kane to win the Golden Boot for example. And most of all, remember to only wager what you can afford.

World Cup Betting Summary

Betting on the World Cup is not always easy. The best teams often prevail and finding good value bets can require a little bit of effort.

But with so many markets available, including in-play wagers, those that take a little time to do their research can enjoy that winning feeling. Just remember to have fun, after all, the World Cup only comes round once every four years!

 

*Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*

The handicap entries were revealed this week for ten of the races that make up a third of The Festival cards.

Singlefarmpayment (Tom George) was beaten a short-head in the Ultima Handicap race last year and bids to go one better on the opening day of The Festival. Dave Pipe has entered the promising novice Ramses De Teille.

The Close Brothers Novices' Handicap which rounds off the first day includes Donald McCain’s leading light Testify.

There are 119 entries for the £100,000 Coral Cup over two miles and five furlongs on Ladies Day, the second day, including the 2016 winner Diamond King trained by Gordon Elliott.

Also entered are Betfair Hurdle runner-up Bleu Et Rouge and recent Sandown Park scorer Topofthegame.

Mitchouka and Casa Tall are the stand out entries for the £80,000 Boodles Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle over two miles on Ladies Day.

Previous course winner Thomas Campbell is one of the 52 entries for the £100,000 Pertemps Final Network Handicap Hurdle over three miles on St Patrick's Thursday, March 15^th.

Irish trainer Patrick Kelly has won the last two renewals of the Pertemps Final Network Handicap Hurdle with Mall Dini and Presenting Percy. He will be bidding to complete a three-timer this year with the lightly-raced novice Eagle Lion.

Tully East, a winner at the Festival last March, is among 94 entries for the Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate Handicap Chase on the same day.

The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase has received a total of 77 entries. Pendra (Charlie Longsdon) and Mall Dini, who were second and fifth last year, are entered again.

Mick Jazz, winner of the Ryanair Hurdle for Gordon Elliott, is among 88 in the Randox Health County Handicap Hurdle on March 16^th.

Willie Mullins, who has won taken four of the last eight renewals, has put in 16, including Bleu Et Rouge, Max Dynamite and Sandsend.

Flawless Escape is one of 19 contenders for Gordon Elliott in the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle. Elliott took the spoils last year with Champagne Classic.

Willie Mullins has won the race three times in the last seven years and his 19-strong squad includes Duc Des Genievres and Carter McKay.

The final race of the meeting, the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Chase has attracted 65 entries. They include last year's winner, Rock The World trained by Jessica Harrington.

The weights for all the handicaps will be revealed this Wednesday.

 

Gordon Elliott Festival Stable News

Gordon Elliott is in no doubt that Samcro will need to improve to extend his unbeaten record in the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham.

The six-year-old has won each of his three starts over hurdles and he produced a stunning display in the Deloitte Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown on his latest start.

Even though Samcro is odds-on to score at Cheltenham Elliott is taking nothing for granted.

Speak on Sunday, Elliott said: "He's a nice horse and he has done everything right but still has to keep improving.

"It's a big step up again at Cheltenham. It's the first time he's travelled from Ireland to England to race and that can often be a big ask, too.

"Last year we took Death Duty and thought he'd win, but he never travelled and got very light.

"He's a big laid-back horse, so I don't see it being a problem."

Elliott will be sending over between 30 and 40 to The Festival and his other main hope is Apple’s Jade who will be trying to defend her crown in the OLBG Mares' Hurdle on the opening day.

"Samcro has to improve, whereas Apple's Jade has been there and done it. Hopefully she can do it again," he said.

"She's in great form. Lisa O'Neill rides her out every day and she's like a bull at the moment - she's mad for a run."

Stable star Cause Of Causes will bid for his fourth Festival success in the Glenfarclass Cross-Country chase.

The 10-year-old, owned by JP McManus, won the same race last season, adding to his wins in the National Hunt Chase and the Kim Muir, before going on to finish second in the Grand National at Aintree.

Elliott said: "He's in great form and obviously he's a stable favourite.

"If he could go back and win for a fourth time in Cheltenham, that would mean more than any winner, I suppose.

"He loves a bit of sun on his back and the older he's getting he seems to like a bit better ground.

"Cheltenham and the Grand National have been the plan all year."

Mengli Khan needs to turn improve to get the better of Getabird on this occasion when they meet in the curtain-raising Supreme Novices' Hurdle and Elliott is more hopeful than confident.

He said: "On form I can't see how he can beat Getabird. I was stood at the last in Punchestown the last day and he impressed me the way he went by me to the line.

"A few very shrewd judges tell me he is a lot better going right-handed, so that is the only thing that I'm hoping might help me.

"There'll be three or four of them swinging off the last turn in the Supreme and if my lad gets a clear run he'll be one of them. If he's good from there, we'll see."

You can find all our Cheltenham Festival odds here at 888sport via this link...

 

*Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*

All over the world, bettors are looking for ways to get the best odds for the sports that they want to bet on. While offers and promotions can give a quick boost, many techniques help you to get better odds every time you bet.

If you want to enhance your straight ‘to win’ bet, or just want to add a bit more value to your bets, then this guide will help to open your betting world to the many other odds-enhancing ways in which you can place your stake.

If you’re new to sports betting, or even want a few more tips, then be sure to check out the Ultimate Sport Betting Guide before scrolling down.

Get In The Markets Early

The very best way for you to get the best odds on a favourite for any sporting event is to get into the market early and place a bet before most others.

This is because the initial odds are reflective of oddsmakers' calculations, but as more and more people back the favourite, the odds get shorter. The effect of crowds of people coming in to bet on one option will mean that those late to get some bets down will face shorter odds.

So, while you do risk a late injury or event having an impact on your backed team, if you’re backing the favourite, it’s best to get in early.

When it comes to football, you can usually find domestic league odds at the start of the week in which the game is to be played, but cup and continental competitions see some of their odds go up much sooner.

You can already check out 888sport's Champions League betting markets for the last-16 stage. For example, Manchester City are priced at 2/5 to beat FC Basel whilst reigning champions Real Madrid are 57/50 to beat Paris Saint-Germain - and these games don’t take place until mid-February.

But, you can bet that as more and more people add those favourites to their accumulators or bet on them outright, the odds will get shorter, thus less valuable to late bettors.

Do The Same With Other Sports Too

Other sports find themselves with their headline events sitting with odds well before they’re due to play, or well before the event has even been formally announced.

Take a look at the unconfirmed fights market, Gennady Golovkin is already the 13/25 favourite in his potential rematch with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. Their last fight ended in a draw so perhaps the Mexican’s 6/4 odds are worth grabbing before others take their chances on him.

Or, if you saw how the fight went, you’d consider the 13/25 ‘GGG’ odds to be decently weighed right now. Further on, with Anthony Joshua’s next fight almost certainly set to be Joseph Parker, you can get some of Joshua’s best odds yet of 8/13 to beat the newly-reinstated Tyson Fury.

Fury’s been out of the ring since November 2015 and is said to be severly overweight. If Deontay Wilder cannot be lined up after Parker and Fury has returned to the ring with a comeback fight, then Joshua versus Fury may well be on the cards – Joshua’s odds would shrink if that were to be announced.

The best way to get ahead of everyone else, including the bookies, is to be in touch with the sport and receive live news updates. This greatly came in handy in 2016, before the NFL Entry Draft.

On April 14, two weeks before the draft, the Tennessee Titans were set to take the first overall pick, so a defenseman was the favourite to be picked first overall. But, late in the day, the Los Angeles Rams traded for that first overall pick, clearly needing a quarterback.

Just after the trade, the top two quarterbacks in the draft were still at very long odds to go first overall – Carson Wentz at 13/2, Jared Goff at 16/1 – which many NFL fans were able to jump on and use to their full advantage.

Consider The 'Win To Nil' Market

The battle cry of football fans when predicting a score is 2-1, so much so that you can usually predict that someone’s going to say it before they do so.

In any case, the fact that 2-1 is classically the most common score in football means that calling a game to end with a team winning to nil is that much more profitable with the bookies. To add to this, the odds are far more in your favour than you would first presume.

Once 170 games had been played of the 2017-18 Premier League season – 17 games each – a whopping 48% of them finished with a winning side and that winning side keeping a clean sheet.

Given how competitive England's top flight is, that is a strong percentage. Now, of course, some teams have won more games to nil than others, with Crystal Palace being on the losing end of many of those ties at the start of the season, so a bit of research is needed.

Be Specific

You find the greatest odds in sports betting coming by correctly predicting very specific events, often methods and times of scoring.

For example, in the running to the 2013 Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks, who were 9/1 to win their conference, and the Denver Broncos, the first score to be a safety was at odds of 50/1 – which came in.

Anything can and does happen in sport, so even the most obscure events at the longest odds sometimes pull through.

A great example of this is in the boxing. A heavy favourite, as Anthony Joshua often is these days, will usually have quite short odds to win in the first few rounds, but after that, the odds stretch out immensely.

Getting into the round betting for a boxing match early and even placing a stake on a few rounds to cover more can greatly enhance your odds when backing a winner.

The Glory Of The Handicap

If you’re looking down the long list and see a team that you want to back, but they’re at such short odds that it’s barely worth backing them, you can always improve those odds by taking a handicap.

You’ll see teams like Manchester City and Barcelona regularly blow teams out of the water with massive score lines, so backing them at a -1 or -2 handicap can often be a good move towards enhancing your odds.

The best sport, and the best league, for utilising the handicap bet, however, is in ice hockey – specifically the NHL. In many ice hockey leagues, including the NHL, if a team is losing by one or two goals in the final minutes of the game, they will pull their goalie to get another skater on the ice.

Sometimes, this results in the team scoring and taking the game to overtime, but a lot of the time, the opposition reclaim the puck and shoot it into the empty net. This season, in the 207 games played in November, 57% saw the victors win by two goals or more – bringing in -1 handicap bets, or higher in many cases.

Why Make One Prediction When You Can Make Two?

Here, we’re not referring to stacking an accumulator, although that can be a good way to boost your odds, we are instead looking mainly at the full time both teams to score bets.

If you can call the result of a game as well as predict that both teams will score, you’ll get odds far greater than backing a simple win bet or draw bet.

At the point in which all Premier League teams were 17 games into the 2017-18 campaign, there had been a total of 74 games in which both teams scored, with only 14 games ending in 0-0 draws to that point. This gives a base rate of 44% of games seeing both teams net.

Accounting for the prevalence of both teams scoring, if you think that your team is going to win the game, but are a bit uncertain about their defence or goalkeeper, then a full-time result and both teams to score bet can be a strong way to improve your odds.

There are so many ways to get even better odds when looking at each sporting event, especially if you know the sport well.

So, if you don’t fancy taking the standard short odds of the favourite, you can always bolster those odds by getting to the market early, calling a win to nil, adding a handicap, or making a double prediction bet.

 

*Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*