Top 10 midweek football bets

Chelsea face group F whipping boys MSK Zilina on Tuesday in the Champions League and will surely bounce back to winning ways with a clean sheet at Stamford Bridge (Chelsea 4/7 to win to nil).

It is true that the Blues conceded three goals to Sunderland at home but Tuesday’s opponents have only scored once in their four European games this term, while letting in 15 and, while it is not a big price, surely a win to nil is a banker for Carlo Ancelotti’s men, who have already qualified for the last 16.

Arsenal need a point against Braga in Group H on Tuesday to progress to the knock-out stage and they are tipped to get it against a side who could also qualify.

The Gunners have looked excellent in Europe and should be too good for Braga, but home advantage and the fact they are fighting for their lives could inspire the hosts against Arsene Wenger’s men (draw 13/5).

Rangers took a point from Manchester United at Old Trafford and will be a tough nut for Sir Alex Ferguson’s men to crack at Ibrox.

United have not played particularly well this season, despite remaining unbeaten, but this could be where it all ends, with the Gers tipped to win by a solitary goal (Rangers 9/1 to win 1-0).

Tottenham have been superb in Europe and have won back-to-back Premier League matches and they can qualify for the Champions League knock-out stage with victory over Werder Bremen.

The Germans have scored just three goals in Europe this term but Spurs have scored 12 and 2-3 goals (21/20) seems a good bet, with Spurs scoring all of them.

Bayern Munich are already through to the last 16 and will probably play a weakened team at Roma who should win this one at a decent price (5/6)  to give themselves a great chance of joining the Germans.

Real Madrid have secured their passage to the knock-out stage but Italian giants AC Milan still have it all to do.

Victory over Auxerre coupled with a Madrid win against Ajax would see them progress and they are tipped to get the win at a price which could tempt many punters (11/10).

Southampton take on league-leading Brighton in a south coast clash on Tuesday and are tipped to add to their five home wins so far this season with another success.

Brighton have stuttered in their past couple of League One games and we believe the Saints will continue their five-match winning streak at St Mary’s (10/11).

Charlton have had an up-and-down few weeks but are good value to beat Bristol Rovers on Tuesday evening (4/5).

The Addicks have won their last two in all competitions at The Valley and, with Rovers suffering injuries among their back line, they should make it three this week.

League Two leaders Chesterfield face an Oxford side who are just one place above the relegation zone and surely this must be the banker of the night on Tuesday.

Seven wins already at home means they will be full of confidence and are a decent price to make that eight against the U’s (8/11), who have won just once on their travels to date.

If you are seeking value away from home then look no further than Bury’s trip to Sincil Bank to face Lincoln City.

The Shakers have won an amazing six times away from Gigg Lane while the Imps have won three, lost three and drawn three at home.

Bury (11/8 to win) look a tasty price to continue their heroics on the road.

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10 best midweek football bets

Tottenham can justify favouritism against travel-sick Sunderland at White Hart Lane in the Premier League on Tuesday. The north Londoners have only lost one at home, while Sunderland are awful on their travels (4/7 Tottenham 14/5 draw 5/1 Sunderland – match betting).

The Black Cats got hammered 5-1 at Newcastle on their most recent jaunt, have won just once at the Lane in the last 26 years and have won only one of their last 23 away games – plus there is no Darren Bent.

2) Stoke may be relieved to be back at the Britannia on Tuesday night but come against a bogey side in Birmingham City, who have yet to win away this season. However, they are on a seven-match unbeaten streak against the Potters and have not conceded a goal in that time. (Birmingham clean sheet 3/1 and Blues 7/10 +1 Handicapmatch betting).

3) The knives have been out for Manchester City (17/10 to win) boss Roberto Mancini after suffering three successive defeats but are a different proposition at home, having beaten Chelsea earlier in the season and look good value to get the better of Manchester United, who have won only once away, in the derby.

4) Liverpool (8/11 in the match betting) have turned a corner with four successive wins in all competitions, including a 2-0 win over champions Chelsea with Fernando Torres (7/2 Enhanced First Goalscorer) back among the goals, and should take care of business against an inconsistent Wigan side, which has won just once at the DW Stadium so far this season.

5) The odds will not be great, granted, but a double on Celtic and Rangers (0.97/1) to both win is always a wise move. On Wednesday, the Old Firm go head to head against the Edinburgh clubs, with Rangers at home to Hibs and Celtic at Hearts. The Bhoys will be in ultra-confident mood following the ridiculous 9-0 drubbing of Aberdeen over the weekend while Rangers, top of the league, will have too much for Colin Calderwood’s side.

6) Turning to the Championship, Leeds (4/5 – match betting) entertain struggling Hull at Elland Road tonight and will surely continue their pursuit of the top six with a win over the Tigers, who have not won a league match in seven now. Expect that miserable run to continue despite boss Nigel Pearson’s best efforts to stop the rot this evening.

7) Without a victory in three league games, Burnley (10/11 – match betting) host Doncaster and should have too much for Rovers at Turf Moor. The Clarets have lost just once at home so far this season – albeit a 4-0 thumping against Reading – and, with Doncaster without key striker Billy Sharp, the visitors strike threat has been nullified significantly.

8) Nottingham Forest against Coventry at the City Ground is a midlands derby of sorts and, despite the Sky Blues going well in fifth, a victory for the home side is a decent bet here (4/5 – match betting). Forest are the Championship’s draw specialists, having been held eight times already this season, and must put an end to that run soon as they look to preserve a proud home league record – they have not lost at the City Ground in the league since September 2009.

9) Preston are desperate for a win when they take on fellow strugglers Barnsley on Tuesday and would be worth backing at 21/20 as they go in search of just their second three points in seven games.

10) Finally, Leicester, under the astute guidance of former England chief Sven Goran Eriksson, have been making great strides of late and will be fired up for a home clash against Sheffield United. The Foxes have chalked up successive victories over Preston and Barnsley in their last two games, without conceding a goal, and another narrow win (correct score – 1-0 to Leicester – 11/2) is predicted on Wednesday.

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10 Football Bets This Weekend

1) Bolton to continue their great run at home against Spurs and upset the midweek Champions League winners, who will not like it up ‘em (Bolton 19/10 to win)

2) Fulham have lost only once at home and can take the three points against Aston Villa, who have no fit strikers and have already lost four on their travels.

3) Sunderland to bounce back from their 5-1 mauling at Newcastle when they return to familiar surroundings to take on poor travellers Stoke.

4) The loan signing of David Healy can help Doncaster Rovers (Evens in the match betting) continue their impressive home form against Millwall (13/5 to win, 23/10 the draw).
5) Leicester have also delved into the loanmarket and the arrivals of Darius Vassell and Curtis Davies can earn the win at Barnsley.

6) In a real relegation battle, the last side Preston want to take on is Bristol City as the Robins have lost only one of the last 25 matches against North End.

7) Cristiano Ronaldo is on fire at the moment, scoring 10 goals in his last four games in the Primera Liga, and the former Manchester United ace can lead Real to glory in the Madrid derby.

8) Bayern Munich have turned a corner since their defeat to league leaders Borussia Dortmund and can continue their unbeaten run, winning four of the last five, against basement outfit Borussia Monchengladbach.

9) Schalke 04 have endured a disappointing start to the campaign but the side that finished second last year can still call on the likes of Raul and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and should justify favouritism against Bundesliga new boys St Pauli.

10) Bristol Rovers have made a solid start to their League One campaign and can be backed at 10/11 to prevent an FA Cup shock at Darlington, who have already lost three at home and lie mid-table in the Conference.

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10 Best Football Bets This Weekend

1) Bolton to continue their great run at home against Spurs and upset the midweek Champions League winners, who will not like it up ‘em (Bolton 19/10 to win)

2) Fulham have lost only once at home and can take the three points against Aston Villa, who have no fit strikers and have already lost four on their travels.

3) Sunderland to bounce back from their 5-1 mauling at Newcastle when they return to familiar surroundings to take on poor travellers Stoke.

4) The loan signing of David Healy can help Doncaster Rovers (Evens in the match betting) continue their impressive home form against Millwall (13/5 to win, 23/10 the draw).
5) Leicester have also delved into the loanmarket and the arrivals of Darius Vassell and Curtis Davies can earn the win at Barnsley.

6) In a real relegation battle, the last side Preston want to take on is Bristol City as the Robins have lost only one of the last 25 matches against North End.

7) Cristiano Ronaldo is on fire at the moment, scoring 10 goals in his last four games in the Primera Liga, and the former Manchester United ace can lead Real to glory in the Madrid derby.

8) Bayern Munich have turned a corner since their defeat to league leaders Borussia Dortmund and can continue their unbeaten run, winning four of the last five, against basement outfit Borussia Monchengladbach.

9) Schalke 04 have endured a disappointing start to the campaign but the side that finished second last year can still call on the likes of Raul and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and should justify favouritism against Bundesliga new boys St Pauli.

10) Bristol Rovers have made a solid start to their League One campaign and can be backed at 10/11 to prevent an FA Cup shock at Darlington, who have already lost three at home and lie mid-table in the Conference.

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