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• Bees backed to sting Cherries

• Tips for top European leagues

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Man Utd v Man City: Go derby goals

Man Utd 4.3100/30 v Man City 1.8910/11, the Draw 4.131/10
12:30
Live on BT Sport 1

Paul Higham says: "City are still favourites to win here at 5/6 but from what we've seen recently it'll be a whole lot tougher than the first meeting.

Utd will have plenty of support in the betting as well as inside the stadium at 16/5 for a home win, with the draw priced up at 29/10.

"And the Red Devils will be no walk in the park as they've generally been good for a while now - in fact starting with their win over Liverpool in August they've won more points than anyone else in the league with 35 (W11 D2 L2) so their form from that point is that of title contenders.

"They're mired in a poor derby run though so this will be the ultimate statement of intent if they can get something against their neighbourly nemesis.

"I do think there'll be goals here, United's recent defensive run has come against poor sides so City will find the net, but I also think the hosts can set up perfectly to exploit City with quick transitions on the break.

"Both teams to score is a must even at 6/10 - and doubling it up with over 2.5 goals gives you a Bet Builder of around 4/5."

Paul's bet: Back over 2.5 goals & BTTS in Man Utd v Man City @ 1.84/5

Patrice Evra: Manchester derby is tight game either side can win

Patrice Evra says: "This match is a tough one to predict. Ryad Mahrez is on fire for City at the moment and could play a big par. It's a derby so I'm not expecting a big score.

"I can see it being 2-1 to United, but equally it wouldn't be surprising to see City win, it could go either way. It can't be like the last derby. United have to learn from that experience.

"I remember when we lost 6-1 at Old Trafford to City. If I have to find an excuse we had a red card and we had to play with 10-men. Afterwards, we said to ourselves "this can't happen again" and it didn't.

"If the same players, in the same team, in the same season get slapped again then it means they are terrified of City and they are traumatised after playing against them."

Rotherham v Blackburn: Sluggish showdown

Rotherham 3.6553/20 v Blackburn 2.245/4, the Draw 3.5551/20
12:30
Live on Sky Sports

Mark O'Haire says: "Rotherham were flying high when Paul Warne opted to join Derby. The Millers have progressively struggled since with only Wigan earning fewer points than the hosts in the following 17 Championship games (W3-D4-L10). Matty Taylor's team have also slumped to rock-bottom for Expected Points (xP), as well as non-penalty Expected Goals (npxG) ratio.

"Blackburn bizarrely are yet to draw under Jon Dahl Tomasson's watch (W14-D0-L12) with Rovers sat third in the standings despite sitting 19^th in the xP rankings. Underlying data metrics suggest the visitors are 12 points better off their performances have warranted, whilst the Lancashire outfit have been turned over in eight of their 13 road trips thus far."

Mark's bet: Back Both Teams To Score 'No' @ 1.9520/21

Brighton v Liverpool: Mitoma's the man

Brighton 3.3512/5 v Liverpool 2.226/5, the Draw 3.8514/5
15:00

The Opta Stat: "Among Brighton players to play at least 250 minutes in the Premier League this season, Kaoru Mitoma averages the most touches in the opposition box per 90 minutes (7.1) and most completed dribbles per 90 (2.2).

"He could also become the first Japanese player to score in three consecutive Premier League appearances."

Betfair bet: Back Mitoma to score or assist @ 17/10

Everton v Southampton: Go low on goals

Everton 2.3411/8 v Southampton 3.4549/20, the Draw 3.55/2
15:00

Stephen Tudor says: "A tumultuous first half to their campaign has seen the Toffees post just three wins, and factoring in all manner of insipid and unadventurous displays it has resulted in Frank Lampard's position coming under serious scrutiny. Indeed, the former England international is odds-on favourite to be the next top-flight gaffer to leave their club.

"His failings, along with his team's aspirations to mediocrity, have brought them to this crux clash with fellow relegation-battlers Southampton, and given the gravity of the situation it's unfortunate they must strive minus their best source of creativity, Alex Iwobi. The Saints beating Manchester City midweek, thereby gaining some much-needed confidence, is hardly a positive omen either."

Stephen's bet: Back under 1.5 goals @ 3.4549/20

Bolton v Portsmouth: Trotters to get job done

Bolton 2.1211/10 v Portmsouth 3.8514/5, the Draw 3.5551/20
15:00

NTT20 Podcast says: "These two sides met on Tuesday night in the Papa John's Trophy, with Bolton winning 1-0. It seems suboptimal for a Portsmouth side without a permanent manager to have to travel to Bolton twice in the space of four days, and could affect preparation.

"With an appointment not having been made by Friday morning, there's a sense of the team being in limbo. Since Tuesday, Portsmouth have had loanees Griffiths and Koroma recalled, further weakening the squad.

"Pompey are yet to prove that the departure of the Cowleys will see them get back to play-off contending level. Bolton are a team playing and competing at that level, and should get the job done here."

NTT20's bet: Back Bolton @ 2.01/1

Brentford v Bournemouth: Cherries to be picked off

Brentford 1.75/7 v Bournemouth 5.79/2, the Draw 4.216/5
17:30
Live on Sky Sports

Kevin Hatchard says: "Brentford pose a big threat at set plays, and it's hard to see Bournemouth being able to contain them at free-kicks and corners, despite O'Neil's hard work to try to stem the bleeding in those situations. It's also worth noting that Bournemouth have lost their last five matches in league and cup, and in all competitions they have lost their last five away games.

"We can use the Asian Handicap on the Exchange to back Brentford -1.0 at 2.2. If Brentford win by a single goal, our stake is returned, while a bigger win for the hosts gives us an odds-against pay-out.

"Bryan Mbeumo has been excellent for Brentford in the Premier League, and he looked good for Cameroon at the World Cup too. He is averaging exactly one shot on target per 90 in the Premier League this season, so I'll back him to have at least a shot on target in a Bet Builder on the Sportsbook."

Kevin's bet: Back Brentford -1.0 on the Asian Handicap @ 2.26/5

Real Sociedad v Athletic Bilbao: Back low scoring home win

Real Sociedad [2.52 ]v Athletic Bilbao 3.39/4, The Draw 3.259/4
20:00
Live on LaLigaTV and Viaplay Sports 2

Dan Fitch says: "With the four sides involved in the Super Cup out of action, the big match in La Liga this weekend sees third placed Real Sociedad host an Athletic Bilbao team in seventh.

"A win would see Sociedad move to within six points of Barcelona, following their 2-0 win at Almeria last weekend. Bilbao drew 0-0 with Osasuna, which was their second goalless draw since La Liga returned.

"Under the circumstances under 2.5 goals is decent value at 1.68. Take a chance on a Real Sociedad win and under 2.5 goals landing for a third successive La Liga game, at 5.0."

Dan's bet: Back Real Sociedad and under 2.5 goals @ 5.04/1

Lyon v Strasbourg: Visitors deserve your backing

Lyon 1.654/6 v Strasbourg 5.85/1, the Draw 4.47/2
20:00
Live on BT Sport 4 and Betfair Live Video

James Eastham says: "Lyon followers are disgruntled and fan protests are not out of the question here.

"Struggling Strasbourg sacked manager Julien Stephan on Monday and looked better without him in midweek. They drew 2-2 at home to second-placed Lens on Wednesday, producing one of their most impressive recent performances.

"Interim coach Mathieu Le Scornet has the players' backing so the visitors head into this game feeling galvanised. With our selection, you'll make a profit if Strasbourg win or the game ends in a draw, and get your stakes back if Strasbourg fall to a single-goal defeat."

James's bet: Back Strasbourg +1.0 @ 1.9520/21