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Premier League football tips and predicitions

12:30 - Newcastle v Chelsea: Back Toon triumph

Mark O'Haire: Newcastle have toppled Chelsea in their last three St James' Park meetings in the EPL. The Mapgies have already downed Man City here this term while Arsenal and Liverpool were both fortunate to escape with maximum points. Newcastle have now retuned W9-D2-L4 in their last 15 home fixtures against top-six teams, providing profit for our proposed play in 11 of 15.

Chelsea have the rest advantage of one day, as well as Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo back in the fold. However, the Blues haven't often convinced against the league's elite, returning W3-D3-L3 against sides inside the top-13, wining once in four on their travels against teams outside of the bottom-five. Their record at top-half teams also concerns.

Since the start of 2023/24, Chelsea have claimed only four league victories in 19 trips to top-half teams (W4-D3-L12) providing more than enough ammunition to oppose the Blues as favourites on Tyneside.

15:00 - Bournemouth v Burnley: Back goalfest at 10/1

Mark Stinchcombe: It's now seven straight Premier League defeats for Scott Parker's Burnley. And it comes as no surprise when they've conceded at least two goals in seven of their last eight matches. However, we're not going to get rich quick backing Bournemouth at 1/2, especially as they haven't won in seven league games since the end of October. Burnley have been behind at both half-time and full-time in five of their last seven matches but Bournemouth HT/FT is just 11/10 and it definitely feels forced backing that at the prices.

Instead, let's get Bournemouth onside at a double figure price. Burnley may be losing games but that hasn't stopped Zian Flemming getting on the scoresheet with the Dutchman finding the back of the net in his last four away games. Antoine Semenyo had hit a bit of dry patch in-terms of goal involvements but he stopped the rot with a strike at Old Trafford and leads the Cherries with 10 goals and assists in 15 games this season. Backing Flemming, Semenyo and a Bournemouth win will see us get paid at 10/1.

17:30 - Tottenham v Liverpool: Ekitike can star in 12/5 Reds win

Dave Tindall: Beyond current form which favours the visitors, Liverpool have absolutely dominated this fixture in recent seasons. Last term they crushed Spurs 6-3 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (the Reds were 6-1 up at one point), beat them 4-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup and delivered a 5-1 thrashing at Anfield that secured the title.

In all, Liverpool have won 17 of their last 25 Premier League meetings with Tottenham. Six were drawn, with Spurs managing just two wins. For this one, Liverpool are 21/20 to win again, with Tottenham 12/5 and The Draw 14/5.

That head-to-head record and the sheer number of Premier League games Spurs lose at home (10 in the calendar year so far) means Slot's men have to be the bet if you're playing the match market. But, keeping it fairly simple, let's boost that price by adding in an anytime goal for Liverpool's very in-form Hugo Ekitike.

The Frenchman had a bright start to life in a red shirt, dipped a little but is now absolutely flying again after four goals in his last two Premier League games (braces in both the 3-3 draw at Leeds and the 2-0 win over Brighton).

For now, Ekitike is the main man at Anfield so it's surprise to see that Alexander Isak (one Premier League goal so far since his mega-money move) is shorter in the anytime betting than Ekitike. The former PSG and Eintracht Frankfurt star is oozing confidence and burying chances that come his way. 12/5.

20:00 - Everton v Arsenal: Back Toffees to strike early

The Opta Stat:

Arsenal have conceded the first goal in five of their last seven Premier League away games, including each of the last three in a row. They last conceded first in more consecutive away games between September and December 2019, just before Mikel Arteta took charge (5 games).

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EFL tips and predictions

15:00 Championship - Middlesbrough v Bristol City: Back Boro goals

Jack Critchley: Many Coventry fans suggested that Bristol City were one of the best teams to visit the CBS so far this season. The Robins pushed the Sky Blues all the way, yet they suffered from a combination of wayward finishing and bad luck, drawing a rare blank on the road. At Ashton Gate, Gerhard Struber's side haven't been as effective, although they were superb against Leicester ten days ago and could easily have nicked all three points.

They can counter-attack with pace and have taken points off Ipswich, Southampton and Birmingham. They won't make it easy for Kim Hellberg's side, although with Tanner and Vyner both likely to be out for this contest, they could be short of natural defenders. It means that Ross McCrorie may have to move into defence and that could make it a long afternoon for the Scot.

Boro look unstoppable under Kim Hellberg. Although their second-half performances have failed to match the intensity of their first 45s, they have done enough to win each of the last three games relatively comfortably. Morgan Whittaker has had a new lease of life under the former Hammarby boss and David Strelec looks like he may finally be starting to acclimatise to life in the second tier. The Teessiders have been unable to maintain the energy levels throughout the 90 minutes, but they should have enough in the tank to bag at least a couple of goals once again, despite possessing a poor record at this ground.

15:00 League 1 - Leyton Orient v Brandford: Back Bantams in 31/1 treble

Alan Dudman: No side has lost more points from winning positions in League One this season than Leyton Orient (15), falling to a 3-2 loss against Barnsley last time out despite being ahead 2-1 after Ollie O'Neill's 38th minute strike. I do think the O's are better than their current league position, but they've been far too inconsistent.

Bradford's season has been excellent as they sit in second and with just one defeat away and a superb backline with just nine conceded on the road, they look overpriced to me at 9/5. The Bantams have lost just three of their last 18 league games against sides from London (W8 D7), winning their last two in succession and with Orient missing Aaron Connolly through injury, we've got a good price for our treble.

European football tips and predictions

14:30 Bundesliga -Stuttgart v Hoffenheim: Back a German cracker

Kevin Hatchard: Both Stuttgart and Hoffenheim are part of the race for Champions League qualification, and both have played some thrilling football. Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness (who faces his former club this weekend) has already delivered a top-two finish and a DFB Pokal success in his VfB tenure, and he is once again impressing with a possession-heavy, front-foot style.

Striker Deniz Undav has hit a true purple patch. The German international is desperate to win a place in Julian Nagelsmann's World Cup squad, and he has netted 10 goals across his last 12 competitive appearances, including a stunning hat-trick in a 3-3 draw at Borussia Dortmund.

Hoffenheim sold 22 players in the summer and made major renovations to their starting XI. Kosovan trio Leon Avdullahu, Albian Hajdari and Fisnik Asllani have all excelled, Wouter Burger has been tremendous in midfield since exiting Stoke City, and hard-working forward Tim Lemperle has been a smart pickup from Köln on a free transfer.

Stuttgart have scored 25 goals in the league and have conceded 22, while Hoffenheim's figures are 29 and 20. Neither team tends to try to dig in, and I can't see this being anything other than a goal-fest. Seven of Stuttgart's last 10 games in all competitions have featured at least four goals, as have five of Hoffenheim's last eight.