Acca Scout: Value bets for today's football fixtures in the Champions League

 

14:36 Monday

Middlesbrough to continue rivalry dominance?

Sunderland haven’t beaten Middlesbrough in their last six meetings, with their last victory stretching back to 2012. Five of the last six victories for a team in this fixture have been by a single goal margin, with three 1-0 wins. 

However, the last time these sides met in 2018, it finished 3-3. 

Middlesbrough have conceded two or more goals four times this season, while Sunderland have conceded two or more three times. 

With the scale of the rivalry in mind, we think goals may flow at the Riverside. This game is at 13/5 (2/1 worst) to have over 3.5 goals, with Middlesbrough 11/12 favourites to come out as winners. 

 

14:34 Monday

Check out this Boro vs Sunderland Bookie Boost

 

12:12 Monday

Clarke and Jones set to have a heated battle at the Riverside

Jack Clarke picked up two assists and an excellent goal against Rotherham last Wednesday from left wing-back but he's also been booked three times in six games.

Only Daniel Neil averages more tackles per game (2.3) than Clarke and he's likely to be busy against Boro's Isaiah Jones tonight. Jones is top for dribbles per game (1.3) for Boro and also their second most-fouled per game (3).

This is a battle worth keeping an eye on, with Jones having picked up three yellows in seven games himself.

Jack Clarke is 14/5 to be carded (worst 9/5), while Isaiah Jones is 4/1 to be carded (3/1 worst).

 

11:51 Monday

Both Teams to Score in the Tees-Wear Derby?

The Acca Scout highlights the key stats picked out by George Gamble in his match preview for Boro vs Sunderland. Both Teams to Score at a best price 8/9 could be the value play based on the below:

• Both teams have scored in all of Boro's home league games this season
• The hosts have scored in all of their last six meetings at home to Sunderland
• The visitors have scored in six of their last seven league away outings

 

 

14:50 Sunday

Dalot to pick up another yellow card?

Diogo Dalot averages the most tackles for Manchester United (2.8) per game and has already picked up three yellow cards in five appearances this season. He will be up against the pacey Martinelli who has picked up an average of 1.6 fouls this season already. Dalot can be found at 4/1 to be booked.

 

13:53 Sunday

Cheat Sheet for Manchester United vs Arsenal

In the late game this evening, we've got you a card cheat sheet on the clash between Manchester United vs Arsenal.

 

 

11:13 Sunday

Caicedo the receive his first yellow card of the season? 

Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo is yet to be carded this season but the 20-year-old has committed 11 fouls in the Premier League (an average of 2.2 per match) and could face a hard midfield battle with Tielemans, Soumare and Maddison set to start for Leicester. 

Caicedo is currently the best price of 17/2 to be carded and is as short as 5/1 with one bookmaker. 

10:10 Sunday

Will Gross continue his scoring touch?

Pascal Gross has been in excellent form, having scored three goals in the first five games and with the German facing a leaky Leicester defence, it presents a perfect opportunity for the 31-year-old to add to his tally. 

Gross is currently the best price of 9/2 and the worst price of 3/1 to score anytime. 

 

09:59 Sunday 

Plenty of shots in Man Utd vs Arsenal

The bookies are expecting a fast-paced game between Manchester United and Arsenal this afternoon and have some big price boosts on player shots.

Sky Bet are offering Gabriel Jesus and Jadon Sancho to have 1+ shot on target each which was 6/4 but has jumped up to 3/1, while William Hill are offering Marcus Rashford to have over 1 shot on target at 3/1 as well.

 

09:39 Sunday

A maiden Leicester win on the cards? 

Brendan Rodger's Leicester currently sit bottom of the table and only have one point to their name, however, they are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 matches against Brighton in all competitions and currently sit at the best price of 18/5 to win today. 

 

16:45 Saturday

Haaland to score three consecutive hat-tricks?

After scoring back to back hattricks, Erling Haaland has the chance for a hat-trick of hat-tricks! He is currently best priced odds of 12/1, with worst priced odds of 8/1.

 

14:55 Saturday

BTTS and over 2.5 goals at Brentford?

In both games last season between the two sides, Brentford and Leeds scored in both ties, scoring over 2.5 goals. Brentford have scored in every game this season, while Leeds have scored in four of their five games. 

With both teams to score and over 2.5 goals, you'd find best odds of 11/10 (worst priced odds of EVS).

 

14:44 Saturday

Sterling to continue scoring run?

Raheem Sterling starts up front for Chelsea against West Ham today. The Hammers have only kept one clean sheet this season, away to Aston Villa. Sterling scored a brace against Leicester City in Chelsea's last home game, and opened the scoring away in their 2-1 defeat to Southampton.

Sterling to score anytime is best priced odds of 21/10 (worst priced odds of 5/4), and is best priced odds of 14/1 to score two goals, just as he did against the Foxes on his last Stamford Bridge outing.

14:37 Saturday

Isak to score on his home debut?

Alexander Isak scored the opener at Anfield on his Newcastle debut. Can he do the same again at St James Park? He is best priced odds of 5/1 (worst priced odds 15/4) to open the scoring, with best priced odds of 19/10 (worst priced odds 6/4) to score anytime.

 

14:06 Saturday

Cheat sheet for action at Villa Park

In the late game this evening, we've got you a card cheat sheet on the clash between Aston VIlla and Manchester City.

 

 

12:49 Saturday

Low scoring affair at the City Ground?

Between Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth's games played so far this season, they have only scored two goals each, four in total. Bournemouth haven't scored since the opening day of the season, conceding 16 goals in the meantime. They responded well against Wolves, holding out for a 0-0.

Forest have only scored one goal at home which came against West Ham, highlighting both teams inability to score goals.

Forest to win with both teams to not score is best priced odds of 18/5, and a win to nil for the visitors comes in at 51/10. Under 1.5 goals at the City Ground is best priced odds at 12/5 (worst priced odds 2/1).

 

12:00 Saturday

Debut goal for Everton's new Frenchman?

Neal Maupay starts for Everton, making his full debut. Could he be the spark to bring Everton to life this season? Frank Lampard will be hoping so, starting with a goal today.

Maupay to score first is 27/2 (worst priced odds of 9/1) and to score anytime is 4/1 (worst priced odds of 3/1).

 

11:33 Saturday

Cards galore in the Merseyside derby

With a big Merseyside Derby to kick off the weekend's Premier League action, here is a cheat sheet for Everton vs Liverpool, including players from both team's who we think could enter the book.

 

Over 4.5 total cards in the game is currently best priced odds of 6/5 (worst priced odds of 5/6).

 

11:11 Saturday

Gordon booking in feisty game at Goodison?

Anthony Gordon has been one of Everton's most influential players, and despite several links away from the club in the transfer window, he remains at the Toffees. 

The Everton winger has scored in his last two games and has been booked in his last three, making him their top scorer and the most booked Toffees player. He has made a foul 10 times in his five appearances, the highest foul rate of any Everton player to have been ever-present this season. 

Gordon to be score anytime is best priced odds of 5/1 (worst priced odds 3/1) and to be booked is best priced odds of 4/1 (worst priced odds 12/5).

Gordon to both score and be carded in the Merseyside Derby comes in at a best priced double odds of 25/1!

 

09:50 Saturday

Mitrovic to open the scoring for the third consecutive game?

Last Monday, the Acca Scout highlighted that in 3 of the games Aleksandar Mitrovic has scored in, he was the first goal scorer in two of those games, including the defeat away at Arsenal last Saturday, prior to Mitrovic opening the scoring yet again against Brighton last Tuesday.

Can Mitrovic open the scoring yet again, to make it three games in a row in which he has done so, against today's opponents, Tottenham Hotspur?

He is currently best priced odds at 13/2 (worst priced 4/1) to do so. Mitrovic is best priced at 11/5 (worst priced odds 6/4) to score anytime.

 

15:41 Friday

This weekend's Bet Builder, Smart Acca & Best of the Boosts

The Acca Scout fancies Liverpool to beat Everton (also featured in Best of the Boosts), but what are the other three legs of the 9/1 Bet Builder?

 

14:44 Friday

Semi Ajayi to land in hot water again 

West Brom have really struggled in their last four meetings with Burnley and have as many red cards as they do goals against the Clarets. Semi Ajayi was sent off in their last meeting in a result that finished 0-0 which saw them go winless in three against Burnley. 

Semi Ajayi is as short 12/1 to be sent off again against Burnley and is as long as 80/1 in other places. He is best price 5/1 to be shown a card. 

 

 

14:04 Friday

Have a look at our FavFour for Saturday

With eight Premier League games taking place tomorrow, including ties surrounding Tottenham, Newcastle, Leeds and Chelsea, check out what we have to say in our FavFour.

 

With best priced odds of 16/1, compared to worst priced odds 11/1, will you be backing our FavFour?

 

12:38 Friday

Coufal to keep right back spot with Johnson ruled out

Vladimir Coufal will line up on the right side of defence after David Moyes confirmed Ben Johnson's absence for tomorrow's trip to Chelsea. Coufal is a best price 5/1 (worst price 5/2) to receive a card at anytime in the game.

 

09:52 Friday

Nothing between the Baggies and Burnley

A tough match to call in the Championship as 14th placed West Brom as favourites (11/9 best price) against third placed Burnley (45/17). So, which way have the bets been going through oddschecker?

The answer - 43.5% for West Brom and 39.1% for Burnley. Maybe one to avoid from a 1x2 market perspective for your Friday night acca.

 

13:58 Thursday

Rashford to continue scoring run at Leicester?

Marcus Rashford has scored six league goals vs Leicester and three in his last four at the King Power. He is a best price 8/1 to open the scoring tonight (worst price 9/2).

 

13:47 Thursday

Cards incoming at the King Power Stadium

Ahead of the Leicester vs Manchester United clash, we take a look at five potential players who could be booked.

 

Manchester United have 14 cards in their first four games this season and their last encounter with Leicester in the Premier League had four cards in. Over 4.5 cards in the game tonight has best priced odds of 7/4 (worst priced odds of 6/4).

 

12:29 Thursday

United's struggles at the King Power to continue?

Manchester United haven’t beaten Leicester in their last five meetings and have lost on their last two visits to the King Power. The last time United won away at Leicester was 2020, when Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty. Leicester are at 5/2 to make it three wins on the bounce vs United at the King Power, whilst United are at 23/20 to break that run. 

 

 

16:35 Wednesday

Anfield ready for competitive game 

The bookies are expecting an open game between Liverpool and Newcastle this evening and are offering significant price boosts. 

Sky Bet are offering Luis Diaz to have 2+ shots on target boosted from 6/4 to 3/1, while William Hill have boosted Alexander Isak to score anytime from 29/10 to 9/2. 

With the game at Anfield set to be a competitive affair, we think both represent good value.

 

14:48 Wednesday

Goals likely in Lancashire Derby

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Blackburn's last seven away league games. The same outcome in tonight's Championship match at Blackpool is best price EVENS (worst price 5/6). 

 

 

11:44 Wednesday

Partey's midfield replacement Lokonga looks good card value 

Young Belgian Albert Sambi Lokonga is likely to deputise for the injured Thomas Partey and his replacement, Mohamed Elneny. He started 12 games last season, picking up five yellows, including one in this fixture. Lokonga could be caught out if left isolated in the middle, which could well happen with Granit Xhaka's new progressive role.

Lokonga is a best price 5/1 to be carded against Villa (worst price 10/3).

 

11:00 Wednesday

Arsenal to extend their 100% record?

In Arsenal’s last 11 Premier League games, over 2.5 goals have been scored in nine of those games. The Gunners come into the game with the last remaining 100% record in the league, while Aston Villa have lost three of their four games this season, with both away games ending in defeat. 

Arsenal to win and over 2.5 goals is currently best priced at 13/10 (worst priced odds of 6/5).

Arsenal have also failed to keep a clean sheet in the last seven Premier League games played at the Emirates Stadium, the last time they did so was against Leicester City back in March 2022. They have also failed to keep a clean sheet in their last three home games against Aston Villa.

Arsenal to win and both teams to score is currently best priced at 9/4 (worst priced odds of 2/1).

 

10:12 Wednesday

Spurs to profit from shaky Hammers home defence?

West Ham got back on track in the Premier League with a narrow win over Aston Villa last time out. However, the Hammers have conceded at least twice in their last four home league outings. Spurs to score over 1.5 goals tonight is a best price EVENS.

 

16:32 Tuesday

Back our Tuesday FavFour Acca

Monday's oddschecker treble was a 6/1 winner, so why not take a look at our FavFour Acca for Tuesday's football? It comes in at a best price 11/1 (worst price 9/1).

• Chelsea
• Leeds
• Burnley
• Norwich

 

 

15:04 Tuesday

Trippier the next right sided defender to take on Liverpool

In Liverpool’s four matches so far, a right-sided defender for the opposition has gone into the book. Three of those four have been right-backs lining up with four at the back. The other was Joel Ward for Crystal Palace who was the right-sided centre back in a back five for the Eagles.

Trippier is best price 7/1 (worst price 4/1) to receive a card at Anfield.

14:35 Tuesday

Neco Williams to continue yellow card trend

Neco Williams has been booked in both of Nottingham Forest's away games so far and will come up against either Phil Foden or Jack Grealish down Manchester City's left side at the Etihad. He is 4/1 to be carded with two bookmakers, but 11/8 with another. No team in the league has collected more cards than Nottingham Forest after four fixtures (15).

 

14:30 Tuesday

Goals at Elland Road tonight?

• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in eight of Leeds's last 10 home league games
• Everton have failed to win in 18 of their last 19 away league matches
• Since Leeds United were promoted, three of their four league meetings with Everton have produced at least three goals

 

The Acca Scout likes over 2.5 goals at a best price 6/7 (worst price 3/4).

12:15 Tuesday

Happy hunting ground for Chelsea's Mount

Mason Mount has scored four times in his last three matches at Southampton. He is a best price 8/1 to open the scoring at St. Mary's tonight (worst price 11/2). Meanwhile, the 23-year-old is 13/5 to score anytime (2/1 in places).

 

11:30 Tuesday

Cobra Kai on his way into the book?

Chelsea forward Kai Havertz is the league's top fouler this year (3 p/g) and he is 7/1 best price (compared to 3/1 worst) to pick up a card tonight away against Southampton.

10:14 Tuesday

Value bets for Tuesday's Premier League action

The Acca Scout has found an eye-catching pair of stats from WhoScored.com to keep in mind for your Tuesday acca. Firstly, here are the stats:

• Brentford have conceded in 18 straight Premier League away matches, last keeping a clean sheet in the competition on the road in September 2021
• Brighton have kept a clean sheet in each of their last seven Premier League matches against newly promoted sides under Graham Potter

 

So, where might the value be?

• Both teams to score in Crystal Palace vs Brentford is a best price 10/11 (worst 3/4)
• Brighton to win to nil against Fulham is a best price 16/5 (11/4 in places)

 

17:00 Monday

Smith to make it five yellows from five games?

Adam Smith has been booked in every game he's played this season for Bournemouth with four bookings, the only player to reach that tally so far. Of the five players who have been booked in every appearance this season, Smith has the worst foul per game rate at 1.25 fouls per game. His side faces Wolves, who are currently the third most fouled team this season, with an average of 12 fouls per game. 

With the likes of Pedro Neto, Daniel Podence and new summer signing Goncalo Guedes potentially matching up against Smith, he is a likely candidate to be booked at Dean Court on Wednesday. 

Adam Smith to be booked is best priced odds of 13/4 (worst priced odds of 7/4).

 

12:15 Monday

Havertz to perfrom 

Sky Bet are offering a price boost on Kai Havertz to have 2+ shot on target from 6/4 to 9/4. The last time he visited St. Mary's he scored, can he perfrom once again?

 

 

11:56 Monday

Mount to light up St Mary's once again?

Mason Mount has scored on every trip to Southampton for Chelsea, scoring four goals from his three games away to the Saints. Mount to score first at St Marys is best priced odds of 15/2 (worst priced odds 5/1) and Mount to score anytime is best priced odds of 27/11 (worst priced odds 7/4).

With Mount scoring twice last season in the 6-0 win over the Saints, you might fancy him repeating that feat again. If so, Mason Mount is best priced at 16/1 (worst priced odds 12/1) to score two or more goals on Tuesday night.

Chelsea have also scored 17 goals against Southampton in their last six Premier League games, with nine of those coming last season. In the two games last year, Chelsea won both, with over 3.5 goals being scored on both occasions. Chelsea to win and over 3.5 goals is currently best priced odds at 11/4 (worst priced odds of 5/2).

 

11:15 Monday

Mitrovic to continue electric start against Brighton?

Aleksandar Mitrovic has been on fire this season, scoring four goals in four games played for Fulham this season. In 3 of the games he has scored in, he was the first goal scorer in two of those games, including the defeat away at Arsenal last Saturday.

Mitrovic to score first is best priced at 9/2 (worst priced odds 11/4) and is best priced at 7/4 (worst priced odds 21/20) to score anytime against Brighton.