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Saturday to start with goals at Villa Park
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Haaland to strike twice at Leicester
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Aston Villa v Newcastle: In-form strikers can land 8/1 Bet Builder
Aston Villa 3.814/5 v Newcastle 2.166/5, the Draw 3.613/5
12:30
Live on BT Sport 1
Dave Tindall says: "After being involved in low-scoring matches either side of the World Cup break, Newcastle are finding the net on a regular basis again.
"The men from St James' Park have netted at least twice in their five wins while, at the other end, the clean sheets have dried up: Newcastle have managed to shut out the opposition just once in the last 11 matches.
"Aston Villa are also scoring freely with nine in their last four so there's every reason to expect goals here.
"In that respect, I'm surprised that Over 2.5 Goals is the underdog at 2.02. It's definitely enough to tempt me in and that's the first bet."
Sheff Utd v Cardiff City: Is it too late now to back 4/1 Sory?
Sheff Utd 1.625/8 v Cardiff 6.86/1, the Draw 4.131/10
12:30
Live on Sky Sports
NTT20 Podcasts says: "Despite Cardiff's recent struggles, they look to have unearthed a gem in January signing Sory Kaba, who has scored five goals since joining on loan from FC Midtjylland.
"He comes here as the man in-form, with four goals in his last six and the underlying numbers suggest that this run of form might be sustainable.
"Since the January transfer window closed, Kaba is averaging the highest xG per 90 in the whole division with 0.46 showing just how much of a regular goal threat he is despite playing for a side who don't create a great deal."
Chelsea v Brighton: Seagulls to see off Blues
Brighton 3.814/5 v Newcastle 2.166/5, the Draw 3.613/5
15:00
Opta Stat: "Brighton have lost just two of their last 12 Premier League games (W6 D4), however both of those defeats came against London clubs (vs Fulham in February and Tottenham last time out).
"Chelsea, though, have failed to score in each of their last three Premier League games, despite attempting 52 shots with an expected goals total of 5.5. Overall, Chelsea have failed to score in 12 different Premier League matches in 2022-23, their most in a single campaign in the competition."
Everton v Fulham: Go low on goals at Goodison
Everton 2.1411/10 v Fulham 3.953/1, the Draw 3.4549/20
15:00
Stephen Tudor says: "The Cottagers are fading and dramatically so, their race seemingly run with a good chunk of the season still to play.
"Minus their prolific totem Mitrovic, Marco Silva's side are still creating chances but sorely lack any end product and worse yet, goals are beginning to be leaked at the back. Since beating Brighton, courtesy of a smash-and-grab, back in mid-February Fulham have conceded two goals per game. Prior to that it was 1.2.
"Not that they have to overly concern themselves about that at Goodison. Everton have scored more than once in only 13% of their fixtures this term with all three of their wins orchestrated by Sean Dyche ending 1-0."
Man City v Leicester: Haaland to strike twice
Man City 1.171/6 v Leicester 20.019/1, the Draw 10.09/1
17:30
Live on Sky Sports
Ben Steele says: "With Manchester City facing a hectic end to the season, competing on three fronts, there is bound to be some rotation but with the title race hanging in the balance and a 3-0 aggregate lead in up their sleeve, Erling Haaland, will likely be allowed to continue his charge towards the Premier League single season goals record.
"The Norwegian goal machine is just two goals behind Mohamed Salah's record of 32 goals in a 38 game season and will have his sights set on the 34 goal mark that is shared by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer in 42 games.
"Haaland missed the reverse fixture through injury so this will be his first time facing Leicester and with the second leg of a Champions League Quarter final coming up he'll be hoping for a repeat of last weekend's outing against Southampton.
"Facing the third worst defence in the division I'm backing Haaland to score 2 or more goals @ 13/8."
Napoli v Hellas Verona: Hosts march on to title
Napoli 1.584/7 v Hellas Verona 7.26/1, the Draw 4.3100/30
20:00
Live on BT Sport 1
Chloe Beresford says: "Napoli will be eager to return to winning ways on Saturday evening.Luciano Spalletti's men - who still sit 16 points clear at the top of the table - could not ask for a better opponent than Hellas Verona, a side who have only ever won twice in Naples since Serie A began.
"The last of those wins came way back in 1983 and, fast forwarding to today, Napoli have won all but three of their last 25 league games, scoring 2+ goals in 11 of their last 13 while Hellas have failed to win any of their last 13 away games."
Cadiz v Real Madrid: Champs to get vital win
Cadiz 6.25/1 v Real Madrid 1.645/8, The Draw 4.3100/30
20:00
Live on LaLigaTV
Dan Fitch says: "Real Madrid simply must beat Cadiz if they want to cling onto any hopes of retaining their LaLiga title.
"Last weekend they were beaten 3-2 at home by Villarreal. The league leaders Barcelona suffered a poor result themselves when they drew 0-0 at home with Girona, but it still increased the gap between the teams to 13 points.
"Madrid have subsequently beaten Chelsea 2-0 in the first-leg of their Champions League tie, which may allow them to put a little more emphasis in beating a Cadiz side that beat Betis last weekend, as they look to avoid the drop."