The Big Wednesday Multiple: Burnley to pick up another victory

Paul Robinson
24 August 2016

Sean Dyche and his players won't fear a trip to the Wham Stadium

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It's that time of the week where Paul Robinson selects a home win, an away win, a match to go over 2.5 goals and a match to go under 2.5 goals. Here are his selections...

- Back Atletico MG @ 1.53 (8/15)
- Back Burnley @ 1.7 (7/10)
- Back Over 2.5 Goals in Man City v Steaua Bucharest @ 1.5 (1/2)
- Back Under 2.5 Goals in Fulham v Middlesbrough @ 1.83 (5/6)

The Multiple pays approximately 7.14 (6/1)

Bet 1: Atletico MG (HOME) @ 1.53 (8/15)

This is the first leg of a last 16 Copa do Brasil tie and with the hosts in resurgent form, they will surely have too much for the visitors in front of their own fans.

Atletico had made a poor start to the campaign but the pre-season favourites to lift the title are now up to second and look like the most likely winners.

They have won 10 of their last 13 games in all competitions and at home it's seven victories on the bounce - a run that was kicked off by a 3-0 thrashing of tonight's opponents.

That result aside, Ponte Preta are having a decent season themselves as they are up in seventh place in the Campeonato. It is worth noting though 22 of their 31 points have been earned at home and on the road it's half a dozen defeats - three of which came during their four most recent away trips.

Bet 2: Burnley (AWAY) @ 1.7 (7/10) - Live on Sky Sports 1

To the League Cup now as Burnley should have too much quality for their trip to The Wham Stadium - even if they decide to play a weakened XI.

The Clarets are on a high following their victory over Liverpool on Saturday and while they were dominated in the possession stakes, they kept Jurgen Klopp's men at arms length and rarely looked threatened.

I expect a few changes from Sean Dyche this evening but his squad are used to toughing it out in the Championship so they won't be fazed by a clash with League Two opposition.

It's poor League Two opposition as well, as Accrington have been beaten by Barnet and Exeter during the course of their three latest outings and those defeats were split by a draw with Wycombe.

Obviously it will be Premier League survival that will be the priority for Sean Dyche this season but a little cup run could be good for morale if results start going wrong in the league. Therefore he will surely want a place in the next round and with all the confidence earned from the Liverpool win, it's hard to imagine his team not being in the hat when the draw is made.

Bet 3: Man City v Steaua Bucharest (Over 2.5 goals) @ 1.5 (1/2) - Live on BT Sport 2

It's all about goals at The Etihad this evening as City have looked hugely impressive under Pep Guardiola since his arrival from Bayern Munich.

After edging out Sunderland in their season opener, The Citizens have really turned it up a notch by winning the first leg of this tie by five goals to nil in Romania - including two missed penalties.

They then put four past Stoke at the weekend - at The Britannia - and there isn't a more in-form striker than Sergio Aguero. The defence still look like a work in progress and with a rusty Joe Hart expected to start tonight, it wouldn't surprise me if Steaua grab a consolation.

Even if they don't though, City should still be good value for the three goals themselves as the fringe players who may get a game will either be looking to impress the new manager or put themselves in the shop window.

Bet 4: Fulham v Middlesbrough (Under 2.5 goals) @ 1.83 (5/6)

Our final selection come from Craven Cottage as I can't see too many goals when Premier League, Middlesbrough, travel to Fulham.

Many people had expected the hosts to struggle this term following the exit of their main goalscorers. That hasn't been the case though as they are undefeated in five matches - three of which came away from home.

The goals have actually been flowing for Slaviša Jokanović's side but two of their outings have still seen under 2.5 backers paid out and I just can't imagine that their attacking prowess will continue for too much longer given the overall lack of quality that they possess.

The Boro are also undefeated this term and while they have only taken to the field on two occasions thus far, they looked very impressive in their 2-1 victory at The Stadium of Light on Sunday.

Aitor Karanka will always focus on defence first and even if he changes up his starting XI this evening, we know that the defenders will be well drilled. That's why I think this will be a low-scoring affair as I fancy a clean sheet for Boro.

Recommended Multiple

Back Atletico MG @ 1.53 (8/15)
Back Burnley @ 1.7 (7/10)
Back Over 2.5 Goals in Man City v Steaua Bucharest @ 1.5 (1/2)
Back Under 2.5 Goals in Fulham v Middlesbrough @ 1.83 (5/6)

The Multiple pays approximately 7.14 (6/1)

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