The first of Matthew’s bet builder tips for Saturday’s football comes from Nottingham Forest vs Man City in the early kick-off at the City Ground. 

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Nottingham Forest vs Man City Bet Builder

Elliot Anderson was signed in the summer from Newcastle who offloaded him to ease PSR concerns. It looks to be a decision Eddie Howe will be ruing, with the Scot impressing at the heart of the Nottingham Forest midfield. 

The 22-year-old has shone in the creative metrics, laying on five assists for his teammates, but also impresses with his off-the-ball work. Anderson has averaged 1.45 fouls per 90 in the Premier League, making two fouls against Arsenal and Tottenham. 

Nico Gonzalez was signed in January to fill the Rodri-sized hole in midfield. He has made three fouls in two away starts. At Porto this season, the 23-year-old averaged 2.24 fouls per 90 in the league and 2.40 per 90 in the Europa League. 

Ryan Yates (2.32 fouls won per 90), Elliot Anderson (2.11 fouls won per 90) and Morgan Gibbs-White (1.43 fouls drawn per 90) will be his direct opponents. 

Omar Marmoush was also signed in January after impressing at Frankfurt. The Egyptian had 20 goals and 13 assists in 26 appearances, prompting Pep Guardiola to pay a significant fee to bring him to Manchester. 

The 26-year-old has scored three goals in nine starts, having 1.29 shots on target per 90. At Frankfurt, he was averaging 2.23 shots on target per 90.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City – Elliot Anderson 2+ Fouls, Nico Gonzalez 2+ fouls and Omar Marmoush over 1.5 shots on target @ 17/2 Midnite.

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Brighton vs Fulham Bet Builder

Fulham will be significantly weakened by the absence of the suspended Sasa Lukic. However, Harrison Reed is expected to slot next to Sander Berge. 

The Norwegian has enjoyed a stellar campaign thus far and has been pivotal in his side challenging for Europe. Berge is averaging 1.29 fouls and 0.25 yellow cards per 90. This season, 28 centre midfielders have been booked against Brighton, including Berge in the reverse fixture. 

With Tariq Lamptey suspended, Mats Wieffer is expected to come into the side on Saturday. The Dutchmen slotted in at full-back against Newcastle, but it remains to be seen where Jack Hinshelwood plays. Still, the 25-year-old is averaging 2.82 fouls and 0.52 yellows per 90 in limited game time. 

Yankuba Minteh has excelled in a Brighton shirt. The Gambian is electric and direct, also demonstrating maturity beyond his years in the final third. What sets him apart from other wingers in the league is his work rate. 

The 20-year-old is averaging 13.54 duels and 2.53 tackles per 90. He has made at least two tackles in seven of his last eight starts, so we think he should be good for a single foul.

Brighton vs Fulham – Sander Berge and Mats Wieffer to be carded & Yankuba Minteh over 0.5 fouls @ 22/1 BetMGM

Wolves vs Everton Bet Builder

Everton have been in inspired form under David Moyes. The Toffees only league loss under him came in his first game at home to Aston Villa. 

Since then, they are unbeaten in seven Premier League fixtures, taking seven points from away games at Brentford, Crystal Palace and Brighton, as well as eight points from home matches against Tottenham, Leicester, Liverpool and Manchester United.

In recent weeks, Wolves have beaten Aston Villa at home and Bournemouth away to put them in the driving seat to survive relegation. However, the Old Gold are still tethering close to the dotted line and need to pick up results soon. 

In the penalty shootout defeat in the FA Cup, star man Matheus Cunha was sent off for a headbutt on Milos Kerkez. The Brazilian has contributed to 45.95% of his side’s goals this season, so will be a huge miss in a tough match. 

Beto was an outcast under Sean Dyche and looked to be surplus to requirements. However, the 27-year-old has been a revelation under Moyes, scoring six goals in six league starts since his appointment. 

Beto is averaging 0.72 goals, 3.23 shots and 1.79 shots on target per 90 this season. Only the bottom three have conceded more goals than Wolves, so he should have plenty of opportunities to increase his goal tally. 

Joao Gomes is another player who has stood out in a poor Wolves side. The 24-year-old has formed a brilliant partnership with fellow countryman Andrew. The Brazilian is averaging 2.34 fouls and 0.30 yellow cards per 90. 

Idrissa Gana Gueye is still a pivotal figure in Everton’s midfield at 35. The Senegalese international has started 24 of their 27 Premier League games. 

He is averaging 1.59 fouls per 90 and 0.26 yellow cards per 90, including being booked twice in the last four. 29 centre midfielders have been booked against Wolves this season, including seven in the previous six games.  

Wolves vs Everton – Everton Double Chance, Beto To Score, Joao Gomes and Idrissa Gueye to be booked @ 40/1 Unibet