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22 January 2025
19:45 Portsmouth v Stoke
Portsmouth
50 WIN
@2.45
Win
73
Portsmouth maybe struggling near the foot of the points table but their home form has been good. They have won five and drawn one of their last six league matches at Fratton Park. Stoke are only a few points ahead of Pompey in the standings and have a poor record on the road. Go with Portsmouth to secure the victory tonight.
13:30 India vs England 1st T20 Match
England
Win Match
50 WIN
@2.35
Lose
-50
This series features the top and third top T20 teams in international cricket. India won their last series 3-1 versus South Africa, whilst England also won their latest series by a 3-1 margin in the West Indies. England have a squad packed with players with experience of playing on the subcontinent. Price of 2.35 for England to start with a win looks great value.
12:30 Fortune Barishal vs Khulna Tigers T20
Fortune Barishal
Win Match
50 WIN
@1.62
Win
31
Fortune Barishal have won five of their matches and have several of their upper order in fine form, notably Hridoy and also Dawid Malan. Khulna Tigers have three wins to their name and are a couple of places below today's opponents. Fortune should have too much quality and are my selection to win.
08:30 Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars T20
Sydney Thunder
Win Match
50 WIN
@2.25
Win
62
Sydney Thunder to win is the forecast for this playoff game. Thunder have the likes of Warner and Green in excellent form and also have the home pitch advantage. Stars came from nowhere to clinch a playoff berth, winning their last five, but I reckon that this will be as far as they go.
07:30 Dhaka Capitals vs Chittagong Kings T20
Chittagong Kings
Win Match
50 WIN
@1.62
Lose
-50
Chittagong won their latest game to move into second place in the standings, with five wins from eight matches. Dhaka are down in sixth position in the points table, having won two of the nine matches completed. Dhaka have a couple of openers in good form, but the rest of their batting has been disappointing. Chittagong's batting goes deep, with several batters having made significant contributions. Chittagong to win.
03:30 Ben Shelton vs Lorenzo Sonego
Ben Shelton
Win Match
50 WIN
@1.38
Win
19
Ben Shelton to win this quarter-final is the prediction for this encounter. Shelton is seeded at 21 for this Slam against a player ranked at 55. Head-to-heads stand at one win each, but Shelton won the only meeting on hard courts, with the other having been played on clay. Shelton to win.
Ben Shelton
1st Set Winner
50 WIN
@1.57
Win
28
Ben Shelton has won the first set in all four matches he has played at this tournament. Sonego has been victorious in the first set in just two of four played. With his powerful service game and excellent forehand and volleys, Shelton looks good to start this match by winning the first set.
00:30 Madison Keys vs Elina Svitolina
Elina Svitolina
Win Match
50 WIN
@2.75
Lose
-50
Svitolina is a former world-ranked number three and is getting towards that level of form following her maternity absence from tennis a couple of years ago. She reached the quarterfinals in Paris in 2023 and Wimbledon last year. Lost in the semifinals at Wimbledon in 2023. Head-to-heads between these players are evenly matched. Svitolina is a great defensive player and can frustrate the big hitting of Keys with her powerful serve and forehand. Svitolina to win.
Elina Svitolina to win 2 - 1
Set Betting
50 WIN
@5.50
Lose
-50
Two of the four completed head-to-heads between these girls have gone to three sets. Svitolina was taken to a third set against the number four seed earlier in this tournament. Keys has had two of her matches in Melbourne settled by a third set. Take Svitolina to win in three sets.
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21 January 2025
20:00 Atletico Madrid v Bayer Leverkusen
Atletico Madrid
50 WIN
@2.50
Win
75
Atletico Madrid have a strong home record in all competitions and this season have been scoring plenty of goals. Leverkusen are also an attack minded side who always look dangerous in front of goal. Could be an entertaining game but with home advantage I narrowly prefer the chances of Atletico.
20:00 Benfica v Barcelona
Barcelona
50 WIN
@2.15
Win
57
Barcelona to win is the selection for this CL group game. Barca are once again up amongst the leading sides in Europe and will put the Benfica defense under severe pressure. Go with Barcelona to win.
19:45 Hull v QPR
QPR
50 WIN
@3.70
Win
135
Rangers had a poor start to their campaign, but things have much improved of late. They are now in mid-table and with a chance of pushing for a playoff place. Good away form, only lost one of the last six on their travels in this division. Hull have the worst home record in this league and are fighting a battle against relegation. QPR have the momentum going forward and are my prediction to win.
19:45 Middlesbrough v West Brom
Draw
50 WIN
@3.50
Lose
-50
West Brom have a decent away record this season but have drawn four of their last seven games on the road. Boro have drawn four of their last seven overall and three of their last four home fixtures. In head to heads played at Middlesbrough there have been four drawn games in the last ten meetings. Take the Draw.
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19:45 Oxford Utd v Luton
Oxford Utd
50 WIN
@3.00
Win
100
Oxford are having a good first season back at this level, and are currently in mid-table. Their home form is impressive, with 25 of their total of 32 points gained at home. Luton are fighting a difficult relegation battle. They have the second worst away record with only four points from 13 away games, and a goal difference of 9/28. Oxford have won their last three home fixtures and are my prediction to beat Luton.
19:45 Watford v Preston
Draw
50 WIN
@3.40
Lose
-50
Preston are an improving outfit but have been held to a draw on too many occasions. Four of the last seven head-to-heads played at Bicarage Road have ended all square. Watford are up in the pack of playoff hopefuls, but recent form has been patchy. Only one win in their last six. North End have lost just once in their last six, winning three. Drawn six of their last twelve fixtures. Selection for tonight's match is for the draw.
15:25 3:25 Leicester
Snapius
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@5.00
Lose
-50
Stayed on well to win at Lingfield last time out, beating Trust House by 1 3/4 lengths. Trained by the in-form James Owen and has Alex Chadwick on board. Both are in good current form and have a healthy record at this track. Upped a grade today but looks an improving type and should be thereabouts again today.
12:40 12:40 Down Royal
Milo Miller
Daily Racing
25 EWNB
@13.00
Win
35
Trained by C.Byrnes who has been amongst the winners of late and has a good record with his hurdlers. Winner of a Point to Point. Finished second last time out at Fairyhouse over two miles. Beaten 2 1/2 lengths. Has moved yards since last outing and holds an each way chance against a short priced Elliott favourite.
09:30 Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic
Win Match
50 WIN
@2.75
Win
88
Djokovic looks like a re-motivated player this year since bringing on board Andy Murray as his coach. With the court conditions playing a little slower, this will suit the game of Djokovic. Alcaraz doesn't have the patience to grind out the points with long rallies. Djokovic leads 4-3 in head-to-heads and is my selection to win this quarter-final.
03:00 Tommy Paul vs Alexander Zverev
Tommy Paul 4.50
Games Won
50 WIN
@2.00
Win
50
Tommy Paul is playing the best tennis of his career, with his speed and agility around court allied to a strong defence meaning that Zverev won't have things all his own way. Paul won both previous head to heads and with a 4.50 games start he looks value on the handicap.
00:30 Coco Gauff vs Paula Badosa
Coco Gauff to win 2 - 0
Set Betting
50 WIN
@1.80
Lose
-50
Coco Gauff is the better player of these two and beat Badosa twice last year, winning both meetings in three sets. Gauff has only dropped one set throughout this event. With her powerful forehand producing lots of point winners, I can only see a straight sets victory for Gauff.
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20 January 2025
20:00 Chelsea v Wolverhampton
Draw
50 WIN
@5.25
Lose
-50
Chelsea have faltered in recent games, being held to a draw in their last two Premiership fixtures. Wolves had a big home win over Man United before holding Spurs to a draw. Under their new manager, there seems to be more energy and determination about this Wolves side. I can see them frustrating Chelsea, with the match ending in a draw.
00:40 The American Express
Eric Cole
25 EW
@61.00
Lose
-50
Eric Cole played well in his last tournament, hitting a series of birdies to finish in fifth place. He is excellent with his wedge shots and putting, and this event should be ideal for his game. His price of 61.00 looks good each way value in this tournament.
Harry Hall
25 EW
@41.00
Lose
-50
English player Harry Hall had a couple of good finishes in the Hawaiian Swing with two top ten finishes. He plays the desert courses well and has played in this tournament previously. His putting is excellent, which will be a bonus at this event as it generally proves to be a birdie fest.
Jason Day
25 EW
@67.00
Win
305
Australian player Jason Day is a vastly experienced player with victories in Slams. He is an outstanding putter, and with such a strong game around the greens, he can be a contender in the outright winner market, at the value price of 67.00.
Patrick Cantlay
25 EW
@19.00
Win
65
Patrick Cantlay has a decent record in past Pro Am tournaments. He has posted three top ten finishes in the last five years at this event. Finished in a tie for 15th at this season's Sentry Championship. Each way chances this week.
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19 January 2025
16:30 Ipswich v Man City
Man City
50 WIN
@1.40
Win
20
Manchester City to claim all three points is the forecast for this match. They seem to have gradually got over their slump in form and are now playing with more confidence as they look to keep up amongst the Champions League qualification places. Ipswich are fighting hard against the drop but will find it difficult to get and keep the ball today.
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14:00 Man Utd v Brighton
Man Utd
50 WIN
@2.15
Lose
-50
United look like they have turned the corner under Amorim, from being a mediocre side with no fight to a team that works hard and plays some good football. A draw at Liverpool, a win at Arsenal, and then a midweek home success. Brighton are a useful side who play a good style of football, but I feel that they will be overcome by the renewed passion at Old Trafford today.
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14:00 Nottm Forest v Southampton
Nottm Forest
50 WIN
@1.40
Win
20
Forest were superb against Liverpool in midweek and anything close to that form today will see them comfortably win this game. The hosts are starting to win over all the skeptics who said that this run of results would drop off. Saints look doomed to relegation and they will struggle to deal with the pace and power of this Forest side.
13:00 Bayonne v Gloucester
Gloucester 18.50
Handicap
50 WIN
@1.85
Lose
-50
Gloucester have been given an 18.50 points start in the handicap for this game, which looks on the high side. Both teams have nine points apiece from the three games played by both of them. At home, Bayonne have a strong record, having won their last eight matches. Gloucester have been inconsistent on the road with three wins in seven. Three of those four losses came by a margin of less than eight points. Bayonne will probably win, but Gloucester look good on the handicap.
13:00 Dubai Desert Classic
Matt Wallace
25 EW
@34.00
Lose
-50
Will be aiming to put together some good results as he looks to gain a Ryder Cup selection later in the year. Plays well on desert courses and finished last season with two good finishes, both on desert courses. Each way chance.
Tom Mckibbin
25 EW
@61.00
Win
125
Northern Irishman Tom McKibbin looks like one of the brightest prospects on tour. Finished tied for 14th at last year's event and did well in last week's Team Cup. He won three of four matches. Looks worthy of each way support.
Haotong Li
1st Round Leader
25 EW
@81.00
Lose
-50
Haotong Li won the Dubai Desert Classic in 2018 and finished in a tie for first-round leader at this event last season. He put together some useful form towards the conclusion of last year, and with a tee time of 7:35, he will be confident of making a strong start to this event.
Paul Waring
1st Round Leader
25 EW
@67.00
Lose
-50
Earring played well last week in the Team Cup, picking up 3 1/2 points. He secured his PGA Tour card last year and won the HSBC Championship in Abu Dhabi. He frequently posted good first-round scores last year, and with an early tee time, he can do well in the early round.
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Laurie Canter
Top European
25 EW
@51.00
Win
288
Laurie Canter looked in good form last week, winning three of his four matches in the Team Cup. He has played well at this event in the past, with a fourth-place finish in 2021. He regained his full DP World Tour card at last year's European Open. Looks good each way value in the Top European market.
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11:35 Dubai Desert Classic
Patrick Reed
25 EW
@46.00
Lose
-50
Patrick Reed has a tendency to upset people but in the course he has a good record. Bags of experience and hits the ball long off the tee, which is a pre requisite here. Won the Hong Kong Open towards the end of last year after having been in a slump in form for a couple of years. That could set him up for a big year and can get himself up amongst the leaders in this event.
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Tommy Fleetwood
1st Round Leader
25 EW
@23.00
Lose
-50
Tommy Fleetwood was outstanding last week in the Team Cup, as he finished as the leading points scorer, winning all four of his matches. Tommy is based in Dubai and has nearly always done well at this course. Six top twenty finishes in the last seven visits. Can start the event by shooting a low first-round score.
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Tyrrell Hatton
1st Round Leader
25 EW
@21.00
Lose
-50
Tyrrell Hatton had a successful campaign last year, and he started this new season in fine form. He played some top golf in last week's Team Cup. Too short a price in the outright winner market, but he looks better value in the first round leader market at 21.00.
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18 January 2025
18:00 Rio Ave v Sporting
Draw
50 WIN
@6.00
Lose
-50
Rio Ave have a decent home record and are unbeaten in their last nine home fixtures, and have drawn five of them. Since the departure of head coach Amorim, the form of Sporting has dipped. No away wins in their last four, with the last couple of games ending as draws. Two of the last five head-to-heads at Rio Ave have ended all square. Take the value price of 6.00 for the Draw.
17:30 Benetton Treviso v La Rochelle
Benetton Treviso 9.50
Handicap
50 WIN
@2.00
Win
50
Benetton have only lost two of their last eleven home games in all competitions and look a good bet on the handicap with the benefit of a 9.50 points start. La Rochelle have the stronger squad but have an awful record on the road.
17:30 Eibar v Albacete Balompie
Eibar
50 WIN
@2.15
Lose
-50
Eibar have a strong home record this term, with 23 of their 27 total points gained coming from home fixtures. They won five of the last seven home matches. Albacete have gone five matches without success and are gradually being dragged down towards the relegation zone. Eibar to continue their fine recent form and win.
15:15 Clermont v Bristol
Bristol 12.50
Handicap
50 WIN
@1.91
Win
46
Both of these sides have five points from the three matches played in this tournament. Clermont are in fourth place in the French league but have hit a run of poor results, with just one win in their last four, and Bristol have won only two of their last five. With a 12.50 points start, Bristol look the bet on the Handicap at a price of 1.91.
15:15 Northampton v Munster
Northampton
To Win
50 WIN
@1.44
Win
22
These teams are the current first and second in the Group 3 points table. Saints started the season in indifferent form, but things have picked up in recent weeks. They have won four of their last six in all competitions. At home, Northampton have won 19 of their last 20 fixtures, and beat Munster the last time the sides met 24-14, at Franklins Gardens.
15:05 3:05 Haydock
Tune In A Box
Daily Racing
25 EW
@7.00
Lose
-50
Trainer Tom Lacey has become something of a handicap hurdle specialist. This horse has won four times since being switched to handicap hurdles, with three more placed efforts from a total of eight handicap hurdle runs. Beaten a short head last time out at Chepstow, stayed on in the closing stages.
15:00 Brentford v Liverpool
Liverpool
50 WIN
@1.44
Win
22
Brentford have the second-best home record in the Premiership but haven't won any of their last four home matches. Liverpool were held to a draw at Forest in midweek, but I expect them to take the victory today as they look to increase their lead at the top of the table. Liverpool have numerous attacking options that the home defense will struggle to cope with.
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15:00 Leicester v Fulham
Draw
50 WIN
@3.90
Lose
-50
Fulham lost in midweek which was their first league loss in nine matches. Six of those matches were drawn though. Leicester are fighting a desperate battle to avoid relegation and I can see them setting up with the aim of getting at least a draw against a team that doesn't score lots of goals. Fulham will have most of the possession but Leicester will look to hit them on the break. Could turn out to be a stalemate so go with the Draw.
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15:00 Mansfield v Wycombe
Mansfield
50 WIN
@2.62
Lose
-50
Mansfield to win is the prediction for this fixture. Mansfield have won four of their last six, and that form has enabled them to climb up the standings into ninth place, only four points off the playoff-placed teams. Up front, the Stags have in Lee Gregory and Will Evans, two of the leading scorers in this league.
15:00 Reading v Stockport
Reading
50 WIN
@3.30
Lose
-50
Sixth placed Reading play host to Stockport who are one place below them with three less points. The Royals have the second best home record in this division with 27 points from 11 played. Stockport have gone five matches without success. Reading to win is the selection.
15:00 Sheff Utd v Norwich
Sheff Utd
50 WIN
@2.15
Win
57
Sheffield United to win and maintain their push for outright promotion is the forecast for this game. They have a strong head-to-head record against Norwich. Unbeaten in the last eight meetings. Norwich have had some decent results of late but will struggle at Bramhall Lane with its intimidating atmosphere.
15:00 West Brom v Stoke
West Brom
50 WIN
@1.83
Lose
-50
Albion are just one place below the promotion play-off positions, and have the quality in their ranks to push hard for promotion. Stoke have picked up only one point in their last four matches on the road. They have only scored six goals in their 12 away games. West Brom have won their last three at the Hawthorns and should take the points today.
15:00 West Ham v Crystal Palace
Draw
50 WIN
@3.50
Lose
-50
West Ham won their first game under new management last week, and confidence will have increased in their camp. Palace are unbeaten in their last five games, drawing two of them. They have drawn six of their last twelve. In head-to-heads at West Ham, five of the last ten have ended all square. Take this game to end in a draw.
14:55 2:55 Navan
He Fitz In
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@7.50
Lose
-50
Ran in a handicap hurdle last time, finishing fourth over 3 miles at Punchestown. That run will have sharpened him up, and significantly, Davie Mullins takes the ride. He rode the horse to a chase win at Limerick over 3 miles at the end of March 2024. Each way claims.
14:50 2:50 Ascot
Altobelli
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTETip made at odds of 5.00 on 18/01 at 13:280.10 deduction for Josh The Boss@9.00 withdrawn at 14:17R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 4.00 x (1-0.10) = 4.60
@4.60
Win
108
Trained by Harry Fry, who has a good course record. Strike rate of 24%. Brian Carver is on board, and he has ridden the horse four times, winning three times. The horse has had eight career races, winning three and placing three times. Had a prep run at Doncaster in mid-December following a break of 308 days. Finished second of eight in a Class 2 Handicap Hurdle. Backed into 13/8 favorite and ran on strongly to finish within a length of victory. Can go one better today.
14:20 2:20 Navan
Loughglynn
Daily Racing
25 EWNB
@9.00
Lose
-50
One of four runners in this race trained by Willie Mullins. Ridden by Sean O'Keefe. Winner of a Bumper at Naas, and two hurdles victories and two more placed efforts from five hurdles runs. Finished third last time out on Chase debut over 3 miles at Punchestown. Made a couple of costly jumping mistakes but will have come on for that intro.
14:15 2:15 Ascot
Martator
Daily Racing
25 EW
@5.50
Lose
-50
Trained by Venetia Williams and has 3 lb claimer Ned Fox in the saddle. Has won three times at this track from three runs. Consistent chaser with five career wins and two more places from twelve runs over the larger obstacles. Three wins from five in Class 2 races.
14:00 Bologna v Monza
Bologna
50 WIN
@1.65
Win
32
Monza are struggling at the bottom of this league and have lost five of their last six games. Bologna have found it difficult keeping a clean sheet but have been scoring regularly and can get a few against possibly the weakest side in this division.
12:30 Newcastle v Bournemouth
Newcastle
50 WIN
@1.62
Lose
-50
Newcastle to win is the forecast for this game. The Geordies are up into fourth spot in the standings and have amassed 20 points from the ten home league games. Bournemouth are a good, well-organized side with a healthy record on the road. Could be close, but I reckon that with home advantage, Newcastle will take all three points and extend their winning run to ten on the bounce.
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06:00 Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar
Sydney FC
50 WIN
@1.44
Lose
-50
Sydney FC have put together some good recent home results, winning their last three, and defensively they have looked better organized as they have conceded just one goal. Bottom of the table Roar have lost their last five consecutive fixtures. The forecast is for a win for Sydney FC.
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