Player to score – Nicolas Jackson (Leicester City v Chelsea)
While Chelsea have undeniably made strides forward this season, Enzo Maresca’s team face Leicester City this weekend having won just one of their last five Premier League fixtures. The Blues need three points at the King Power Stadium and a meeting with the Foxes should give them that opportunity.
Only Wolves, Brentford and Ipswich Town have conceded more league goals than Leicester this season, likely meaning that Chelsea will have opportunities to find the back of the net in Saturday’s early kick-off. Nicolas Jackson has six goals in 11 league games this season and could break in behind the Leicester defence with ease.
Over 2.5 total goals – Celta Vigo v Barcelona
Barcelona have scored more goals than any other team in La Liga this season. Celta Vigo have also demonstrated their potency in front of goal, finding the back of the net 20 times in just 13 games. While Barca are firm favourites to win at Balaidos on Saturday, Celta could hurt the La Liga leaders.
Celta Vigo have failed to find the back of the net just once in their last six league outings. There has also been over 2.5 goals in nine of the last 10 meetings between Barcelona and Celta in all competitions. Defences won’t be a priority for either team at Balaidos this weekend.
Match to be a draw – AC Milan v Juventus
The rivalry between AC Milan and Juventus is one of the fiercest in Italian football with the two sides set to clash at the San Siro this weekend. Both teams need three points to boost their chances of winning the Italian title this season, but their respective records suggest a draw could be on the cards.
AC Milan drew their last match before the international break while no other team has drawn more games in Serie A this season than Juventus. There is very little between the top six teams at the top of Serie A right now with just six two points between Napoli in first and Juve in sixth. It could be a cagey encounter at the San Siro.
Both teams to score – Ipswich Town v Manchester United
Ruben Amorim will take charge of his first match as Manchester United manager away to Ipswich Town on Sunday. United have won their last four games against The Tractor Boys in all competitions, but Kieran McKenna’s team will be competitive this weekend after beating Tottenham Hotspur before the international break.
Ipswich have scored six goals in their last three league games and will fancy their chances of troubling a Manchester United team that has been more solid in away matches this season, but has still struggled against opponents that play in quick transition. Amorim could have a challenging welcome to English football.
Graham’s Fourfold
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Man City vs Tottenham – Bet Builder
Saturday’s marquee Premier League match will see Manchester City host Tottenham Hotspur on the back of a four-game losing streak in competitions that already includes one defeat to Ange Postecoglou’s side. Spurs have had City’s number in the past and could cause them problems again this weekend.
Both teams have scored in the last three matches between City and Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium. The defending Premier League champions might be in poor form, but Erling Haaland has scored five goals in his last three outings for club and country and will be a good bet to continue that streak against Spurs.
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