Saturday bet of the day
There’s a massive chance this game could end with at least three goals. Four of their last five encounters ended with over 2.5 goals. The reverse fixture ended with over 2.5 goals as well when Arsenal won 5-0 at the Emirates last year. At least four goals were scored in four of Nottingham’s last five matches and four of Arsenal’s last five games ended with over 2.5 goals. Prediction: Over 2.5 goals | Odds: 1.68
The two teams are fond of scoring goals whenever they cross paths. Four of their last five encounters ended with both teams scoring. Gent won 4-0 over Cercle Brugge last weekend and part of the reason Cercle Brugge weren’t on the scoreboard was because they were reduced to ten men in the first half. Also their last five meetings ended with over 2.5 goals. Prediction: Both teams to score | Odds: 1.62
It’s vital to understand that only one of their last five encounters ended with both teams scoring. However, I feel both teams would score because both teams are not fighting for anything. It will be a chance for Roy Hodgson’s men to show their attacking prowess yet again, having won last weekend 2-0 over Bournemouth. Prediction: Both teams to score | Odds: 1.79
Braga are keen on finishing in the top three and a win over Boavista may just be enough, given 4th place Sporting Lisbon wil face Benfica on Sunday. Braga are the second best goalscoring side this season and because Boavista have conceded more than they have scored, there’s a massive chance Braga would win this game easily. Braga have won three of their last five, Boavista won two.
Manchester United won the reverse fixture 3-0 at Old Trafford and will tend to do the league double over the Cherries today as a win will take them closer to finishing in the top four. Bournemouth have avoided relegation already, which means they may not take this game personally, hence the Red Devils, who view this game as a must-win, have an extra advantage.
Porto are still in the title race. They have won their last five encounters against Famalicao and there’s a massive chance they will make it 6 wins on a bounce today. The hosts are winless in their last five games, Porto have won their last five, hence they are the clear favourites to take all available points.