EV Eagle has selected five best bets for Sunday's Football matches.
EV Eagle returns with five player betting tips for Sunday's Premier League action, covering the Manchester derby alongside fixtures involving Brighton and Napoli's Rafa Marín
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EV Eagle Betting Tips
| Match | Selection | Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United vs Manchester City | Erling Haaland Over 1.5 Shots On Target | EVENS |
| Coventry vs Brighton | Maxim De Cuyper To Score or Assist | 15/8 |
| Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad | Igor Zubeldia Over 1.5 Tackles | EVENS |
| Bayern Munich vs Mainz | Michael Olise Anytime Goalscorer | 11/10 |
| Napoli vs Atalanta | Rafa Marín Over 1.5 Tackles | 23/20 |
TIP 1: Erling Haaland Over 1.5 Shots On Target - 1pt
Best odds: EVENS (Ladbrokes)
Erling Haaland looks a strong option to register at least two shots on target when Manchester City travel to Old Trafford for the first Manchester derby of the season.
The Norwegian has exceeded 1.5 shots on target in each of his last four games, underlining the consistency of his output in front of goal. His overall shooting numbers have also remained impressive, with Haaland recording 6, 4, 5, 5, 2, 2, 1, 5, 3, 5, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 7 shots across his last 15 matches for City.
His ability to generate efforts is translating into regular attempts on target too, with Haaland's last 10 shots-on-target figures reading 4, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1, 4, 1 and 2.
With City possessing the attacking quality to create plenty of opportunities and Haaland operating as their focal point, EVENS for the striker to register two or more shots on target appeals.
TIP 2: Maxim De Cuyper To Score or Assist - 1pt
Best odds: 15/8 (Paddy Power)
Maxim De Cuyper has made a strong impression in a more advanced role for Brighton, making 15/8 for him to score or assist against Coventry an appealing price.
The Belgian has registered a goal or assist in two of his last three games, and his attacking influence has been particularly noticeable since injuries forced Brighton to utilise him further forward.
De Cuyper has taken to the role extremely well and has looked dangerous when getting into advanced positions, giving him more opportunities to influence the game in the final third.
With Brighton facing Coventry and De Cuyper continuing to operate in an attacking position, the 15/8 price for him to either score or provide an assist looks worth considering.
TIP 3: Igor Zubeldia Over 1.5 Tackles - 1pt
Best odds: 1/1 (bet365)
Igor Zubeldia's recent defensive numbers make over 1.5 tackles an interesting option when Real Sociedad face Real Madrid.
The defender has exceeded the 1.5-tackle line in four of his last five games, while his last six matches for the club have produced 4, 3, 3, 1, 3 and 3 tackles.
That is a particularly encouraging sequence for a relatively low line, with Zubeldia reaching at least three tackles in four of those six appearances.
Real Madrid should see plenty of the ball and are likely to put pressure on Sociedad's defensive structure, creating opportunities for Zubeldia to step in and challenge in dangerous areas.
With four successful overs from his last five games and EVENS available, Zubeldia over 1.5 tackles is an appealing volume-based selection.
TIP 4: Michael Olise - Anytime Goalscorer - 1pt
Best odds: 11/10 (Coral)
Michael Olise has started the season in red-hot form and looks a strong anytime goalscorer option when Bayern Munich take on Mainz.
The French winger has found the net in six of his last 10 games, while his shooting numbers suggest he is consistently getting himself into dangerous positions. Olise's shots on target across his last 10 starts for Bayern read 4, 3, 2, 0, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2 and 1.
Most importantly, he has already scored four goals in his first three starts this season, giving him the kind of early-season momentum that makes 11/10 particularly interesting.
Olise's combination of attacking involvement and regular efforts on target makes him one of Bayern's most dangerous players, and with four goals in three starts already, he looks well priced to add to that tally.
TIP 5: Rafa Marín Over 1.5 Tackles - 1pt
Best odds: 23/20 (BetMGM UK)
Rafa Marín rounds off the Sunday's selections with over 1.5 tackles looking an attractive option at 23/20 against Atalanta.
Marín has exceeded 1.5 tackles in four of his last five games, while his four appearances this season across Serie A and the Champions League have produced 3, 2, 2 and 1 tackles.
That gives him three successful overs from four matches so far, while his longer-term numbers also support the selection. Marín averages 1.82 tackles per game across his last 10 matches, with exactly the same average across his last 10 home appearances.
With Atalanta capable of creating pressure and forcing Napoli's defenders into defensive actions, Marín should have opportunities to get involved, making 23/20 for over 1.5 tackles an appealing way to round off the card.
