Player to score – Jude Bellingham (Barca v R Madrid)
Jude Bellingham has enjoyed a barely believable start to life at Real Madrid, scoring 11 goals in just 12 games for his new team. The English international has been deployed in an attacking role by Carlo Ancelotti this season and this has helped to harness his ability as a finisher in front of goal.
Barcelona have conceded two or more goals in four La Liga matches this season while Real Madrid have scored in every league game they have played so far. Despite his recent scoring record, Bellingham is still priced at 12/5 to score in Saturday’s Clasico. That represents great value.
Over 2.5 total goals – Brighton v Fulham
Only Newcastle United (24) have scored more Premier League goals than Brighton (22) this season. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in each of the last 10 league matches played by the Seagulls and there’s a good chance this run will be extended to 11 matches against Fulham this weekend.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side are fresh from a 2-0 win over Ajax in the Europa League and so Brighton might rotate their squad for the visit of Fulham on Sunday. Nonetheless, the Seagulls have a number of attacking options who have the ability to do damage to a team that has failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last four games in all competitions.
Match to be a draw – Napoli v AC Milan
Napoli ran away with last season’s Serie A title, but they have allowed their performance levels to drop since the summer. Rudi Garcia’s team lost their last home fixture in the league and AC Milan will be difficult opponents, although they too have struggled for consistent form over the early part of the season.
AC Milan have won just one of their last four matches in all competitions with Stefano Pioli’s team struggling for firepower in the attacking third. Indeed, the Rossoneri have found the back of the net just once in their last four outings. This could be a cagey affair between two teams lacking confidence right now.
Both teams to score – Chelsea v Brentford
Chelsea appear to have turned the corner after a difficult start to the season with Mauricio Pochettino’s team unbeaten in their last four games. However, the Blues have kept just one clean sheet in five Premier League matches at Stamford Bridge this season. They have still to find the right balance.
Brentford have scored in each of their last three Premier League outings and have only failed to find the back of the net just once all season. The Bees are also fresh from a confidence-boosting 3-0 win over Burnley and will pose an attacking threat at Stamford Bridge through Bryan Mbuemo and Yoane Wissa.
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Graham’s Bet Builder – The Manchester Derby
Manchester City will kick off Sunday’s Manchester Derby as strong favourites considering Manchester United’s struggles so far this season. While Erik Ten Hag’s team have won their last three games, they have toiled against low calibre opponents which doesn’t bode well for this weekend’s derby clash.
United have lost the first half of their last four home matches. City also boast an impressive record in recent matches at Old Trafford. Julian Alvarez has been in excellent form for last season’s Treble winners of late, registering seven goals in all competitions. His movement could be a problem for a frequently static Manchester United defence.
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