The midweek Premier League action continues on Thursday with three games including crisis club Spurs at home to Manchester United...
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Bets for Championship and La Liga
2.915/8%20v%20Man%20Utd%202.546/4,%20the%20Draw%203.814/5%2020:00%20Live%20on%20BT%20Sport%201">Everton 5.14/1 v Newcastle 1.84/5, the Draw 3.929/10
19:45
Live on BT Sport 2
Mike Norman says: "The Magpies just look on a different level to Everton, and right now they're in far superior form and playing with so much confidence and togetherness.
"True, they lost 3-0 the last time they were on the road, but it's clear that Aston Villa are in superb form themselves and prior to that blip Newcastle had won three away games on the spin, scoring nine goals in the process.
"And when it comes to Everton - who can be backed at 5.2 for the win - we have a golden rule; if you fancy the opposition to score then you don't back the Toffees.
"Everton have won five Premier League games at Goodison Park this season, all achieved when they've not conceded. When they do concede then they don't win.
"I don't expect Newcastle to have any problems finding the back of the net on Thursday night, and I can quite easily see them winning comfortably."
Southampton 2.3811/8 v Bournemouth 3.412/5, the Draw 3.4549/20
19:45
Live on BT Sport 3
Opta stat: "Southampton's Theo Walcott has been involved in three goals in his last five Premier League appearances (2 goals, 1 assist), as many as he had in his previous 35.
"He's looking to score in consecutive league games for the first time since August 2018 while at Everton, the second game of which was against Bournemouth."
Tottenham 2.915/8 v Man Utd 2.546/4, the Draw 3.814/5
20:15
Live on BT Sport 1
Kevin Hatchard says: "A bashed-up United look to be limping towards the finish line, but they have won a League Cup in Erik ten Hag's first season, they have the chance to win a second domestic trophy (cross-town rivals Manchester City will have something to say about that) and they are still on track to book a return to the Champions League...
"After Sunday's humiliation and the appointment of the popular Mason, I think we'll see a positive reaction from Spurs on Thursday. It might not be enough to win the game, but I'll happily back them +0 & +0.5 on the Asian Handicap at 1.84.
"If Spurs win, we win, and a draw gives us a half-win. Tottenham have won 14 of their last 20 PL games at home, while an injury-hit and tired United haven't been lighting things up on their travels."
Rotherham 3.1511/5 v Cardiff 2.89/5, the Draw 3.02/1
20:00
Live on Sky Sports
Andy Schooler says: "One props play I like comes in the player-card market, namely the hosts' Domingos Quina.
"The midfielder will be in the heart of the battle in a crucial relegation encounter which promises to be highly competitive and the on-loan Watford man has a great recent card record.
"In a period which also takes in his early-season loan spell at Elche in Spain, Quina has been carded in five of his last 12 appearances, the majority of which have been as a substitute.
"At Rotherham, he's collected three cards in six appearances and the appointment of Oliver Langford as referee is good one for those seeking flashes of yellow - he averages 4.2 bookings per game, making him one of the division's strictest officials."
Villarreal 1.564/7 v Espanyol 6.86/1, the Draw 4.67/2
18:30
Live on LaLigaTV
Kevin Hatchard says: "Villarreal have lost their last two games against Real Valladolid and Sevilla, but they won at Real Madrid before that, and at La Ceramica they have won five of their last nine league matches. Overall this season they have won eight of their 14 La Liga home matches.
"Espanyol have tumbled into the dropzone thanks to a run of six defeats and a draw. Going back further they have lost eight of their last 12 in the top flight, and they have lost five of their last six on the road.
"New coach Luis Garcia - an Espanyol player for six years - is yet to win in his first top-tier coaching role."
Valencia 1.84/5 v Vallodolid 5.24/1, the Draw 3.929/10
18:30
Live on LaLigaTV and Viaplay Sports 1
Dan Fitch says: "Valencia have a chance to climb out of the relegation zone when they host Valladolid on Thursday.
"They won 2-0 at rock bottom Elche over the weekend, but remain in 18th position. Now comes a tougher test against a Valladolid side that have won their last two games, beating Villarreal and Girona.
"Given Valencia's form and position, their odds seem way too short. Back Valladolid to avoid defeat in the double chance market at 2.1."