bowhillbear
I like statistics and researching form. Often a good indicator, but like everything in life - stand back and think logically. Football, tennis, cricket, horse racing fan - but most of all, skiing.
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23 December 2025
20:00 Arsenal v Crystal Palace
Arsenal
50 WIN
@1.50
Lose
-50
1st v 8th in the Premier League. Arsenal won the league fixture earlier this season and they are unbeaten in eight home matches in all competitions against Crystal Palace. Arsenal are 6-0-0 from six at home in all competitions recently with a goals aggregate of 15??"4, whilst Crystal Palace are 4-0-2 from six away from home with a goals aggregate of 10??"7. Crystal Palace have several players absent today and have had a heavy fixture list recently.
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@1.91
Lose
-50
Goals likely in this cup tie, with five of their last seven meetings between these two sides seeing at least four goals scored. Arsenal are 6-0-0 from six at home recently in all competitions with a goals aggregate of 15-4, seeing over 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five games. Crystal Palace are 4-0-2 from six away from home with a goals aggregate of 10-7, also with over 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five matches.
Gabriel Jesus
First Goalscorer
50 WIN
@6.00
Lose
-50
An experienced Brazilian international striker, he has played successfully for both Manchester City and Arsenal. He is in the starting line-up for the home side for the first time this season in a cup tie, which Arsenal should win and are likely to score first in. Jesus is also a possible penalty taker.
Arsenal #4-1
50 WIN
@23.00
Lose
-50
1st v 8th in the Premier League. Arsenal are unbeaten in eight home matches against Crystal Palace in all competitions. They are 6-0-0 from six at home recently in all competitions, with a goals aggregate of 15-4, including wins by 3-1 and 4-1. Crystal Palace are 4-0-2 from six away from home, with a goals aggregate of 10-7, including defeats by 1-2 and 1-4. However, they have had a heavy fixture list recently and have players missing today.
15:00 Senegal v Botswana
Senegal
50 WIN
@1.13
Win
6
19 v 138 in terms of FIFA rankings. Senegal won both their previous matches against Botswana. They are 4-2-0 from 6 recently in competitive matches with a goals aggregate of 16-4. Botswana are 0-3-3 from 6 away from home with a goals aggregate of 6-11.
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@1.53
Win
26
Short odds, but likely. Senegal are 4-2-0 from six recently in competitive matches, with a goals aggregate of 16-4. They have seen over 2.5 goals scored in each of their last three games and at least two goals in all six. Botswana are 0-3-3 from six away from home, with a goals aggregate of 6-11. They have seen over 2.5 goals scored in three of their last five matches.
14:05 2:05 Deauville
West Wind Blows
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@1.67
Win
34
A 6-year-old Irish horse. He returned from a long break in November to finish 2nd of 6 over virtually today's distance at Kempton. He is experienced on turf but won his only previous race on an all-weather track when 1st of 9 over 10 furlongs at Newcastle in December 2021.
13:30 1:30 Deauville
Rosapenna
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@1.30
Win
15
A 3-year-old French horse. He has finished in the first three 4 times from 6 starts on all-weather surfaces, winning 3 times, including over course and distance when finishing 1st of 8 in January with today's jockey, Stéphane Pasquier, on board.
Subtotal-119
22 December 2025
20:45 Benfica v Famalicao
Benfica
3rd v 6th. Benfica are unbeaten in 8 home matches against Famalicão in all competitions. They are 2-3-1 from 6 at home in the league recently, with a goals aggregate of 11-6. Famalicão are 3-3-0 from 6 away from home, with a goals aggregate of 7-4. A home win looks possible today.
20:00 Egypt v Zimbabwe
Egypt
Egypt have won their last 3 matches against Zimbabwe in all competitions. They are 4-2-0 from 6 at home in competitive matches recently with a goals aggregate of 8-2, while Zimbabwe are 1-2-3 from 6 away from home with a goals aggregate of 4-6.
20:00 Fulham v Nottm Forest
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@2.00
Lose
-50
Three of the last six matches between Fulham and Nottingham Forest have seen over 2.5 goals scored. Fulham are 3-0-3 from six at home recently in the Premier League, with a goals aggregate of 12??"9, and over 2.5 goals scored in four of those six games. Nottingham Forest are 2-1-3 from six away from home, with a goals aggregate of 5??"8, seeing at least two goals scored in five of those six matches and over 2.5 goals in two of the last three games.
Fulham #3-2
15th v 17th. Fulham have won 10 of their last 13 matches against Nottingham Forest. They are 3-0-3 from 6 recently at home in the league with a goals aggregate of 12??"9, including a 3??"1 win and a 3??"4 defeat. Nottingham Forest are 2-1-3 from 6 away from home with a goals aggregate of 5??"8, including two 0??"2 defeats and a 0??"3 loss.
Over 10.00
Total Corners
50 WIN
@1.80
Lose
-50
A high total, but possible. Fulham have seen match corner totals in their last 4 home Premier League games of 10 (6-4), 9 (7-2), 11 (7-4) and 11 (10-1) v Crystal Palace, Manchester City, Sunderland and Wolves. Away from home the last 4 Nottingham Forest game corner counts have been 9 (3-6), 12 (9-3), 14 (6-8) and 10 (4-6) v Everton, Wolves, Liverpool and Bournemouth.
Over 4.00
Total Cards
50 WIN
@2.00
Win
50
A high card count is possible in a likely competitive contest. In their last 4 home league games the Fulham match card totals have been (0-0), 1 (0-1), 6 (3-3) and 4 (1-3) v Crystal Palace, Manchester City, Sunderland and Wolves. Away from home the last 4 Nottingham Forest games have seen card counts of 7 (3-4), 4 (2-2), 2 (0-2) and 4 (1-3) v Everton, Wolves, Liverpool and Bournemouth.
18:45 Alverca v FC Porto
FC Porto
10th v 1st. Alverca are 3-1-2 from 6 at home in the league recently with a goals aggregate of 6??"7, while Porto are 6-0-0 from 6 away from home with a goals aggregate of 14??"2. An away win looks likely today.
15:00 3:00 Lingfield
Watermelon Sugar
Daily Racing
50 WINNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@4.33
Win
166
A 6-year-old Irish horse. He has finished in the first three 7 times from 23 starts on all-weather surfaces, winning 4 times over today's distance, including twice over course and distance with regular jockey Joey Haynes on board. Not in good form recently, but this looks a good opportunity.
Subtotal117
21 December 2025
17:30 Granada v Albacete Balompie
Granada
50 WIN
@1.95
Lose
-50
19th v 16th. Granada have won 4 of the last 5 league matches between these two teams. They are 2-4-0 from 6 at home in the league recently with a goals aggregate of 10-5. Albacete Balompié are 3-1-2 from 6 away from home with a goals aggregate of 9-8 recently. A narrow home win seems likely.
Granada #2-1
50 WIN
@9.00
Lose
-50
19th v 16th. Granada have won 4 of the last 5 league matches between these two teams recently. They are 2-4-0 from 6 at home recently in the league, with a goals aggregate of 10-5, including a 3-1 win and two 1-1 draws. Albacete Balompié are 3-1-2 from 6 away from home, with a goals aggregate of 9-8, including defeats by 1-2 and 2-3.
16:30 Aston Villa v Man Utd
Aston Villa
50 WIN
@2.15
Win
57
3rd v 7th: Aston Villa are 1-2-3 from 6 at home in the Premier League recently against Manchester United with a goals aggregate of 7-11. Recently they are 6-0-0 from 6 at home in the league with a goals aggregate of 13-3, whilst Manchester United are 3-2-1 from 6 away from home with a goals aggregate of 13-10. A relatively rare home win for Villa looks possible today.
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@1.67
Win
34
Short odds, but five of the last Premier League matches between the sides at Villa Park have seen over 2.5 goals scored. At home in the league recently, Aston Villa are 6-0-0 from six with a goals aggregate of 13??"3, seeing over 2.5 goals scored in four of those six games. Manchester United are 3-2-1 from six away from home with a goals aggregate of 13??"10, with over 2.5 goals scored in all six matches.
Aston Villa #3-2
50 WIN
@23.00
Lose
-50
3rd v 7th. In recent seasons this fixture has finished 3-1, 2-2 and 1-3. Aston Villa are 6-0-0 from 6 at home in the Premier League recently, with a goals aggregate of 13-3, including 3-1 and 2-1 (twice). Away from home, Manchester United are 3-2-1 from 6 with a goals aggregate of 13-10, including two 2-2 draws and a 1-3 defeat.
Over 10.00
Total Corners
50 WIN
@1.82
Push
0
A high total but possible in a competitive fixture. In their last three home league games, Aston Villa match corner totals have been 6 (3??"3), 10 (7??"3), and 15 (6??"9) vs Arsenal, Wolves, and Bournemouth. Away from home, Manchester United recent corner counts have been 10 (9??"1), 8 (4??"4), and 8 (3??"5) vs Wolves, Crystal Palace, and Tottenham.
Over 4.00
Total Cards
50 WIN
@1.98
Lose
-50
Very possible in a likely-to-be competitive contest. In their last three Premier League home matches, Aston Villa's match card counts have been 2 (0??"2), 4 (0??"4), and 4 (2??"2) versus Arsenal, Wolves, and Bournemouth. Away from home, Manchester United have seen game card counts of 5 (2??"3), 5 (2??"3), and 6 (1??"5) versus Wolves, Crystal Palace, and Tottenham.
13:45 1:45 Fakenham
Jonquilla
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@6.00
Lose
-50
A 6-year-old French mare. She finished 2nd of 5 at 50/1 on her hurdling debut at Catterick in November, over virtually today's distance on good going. She has a decent opportunity today on soft ground in a field of just six.
Subtotal-159
20 December 2025
23:30 Australia vs England
Australia
Win Match
50 WIN
@1.50
Win
25
Australia lead 2-0 after the first two Test matches, both 8-wicket victories. England are still very short of competitive match practice. Australia have won the last eight Test matches against England at the Adelaide Oval, with the closest match resulting in a 106-run win for the home side.
Australia
Draw No Bet
50 WIN
@1.40
Win
20
England lost each of the first two Test matches by 8 wickets, and Australia have won the last eight Tests against England at the Adelaide Oval by margins ranging from 106 runs to an innings and 71 runs, and by 6 wickets. Draws have been scarce and seem particularly so in five-day Tests, unless bad weather intervenes.
20:00 Leeds v Crystal Palace
Over 9.00
Total Corners
50 WIN
@1.90
Win
45
Recent form doesn't quite support this, but it is likely to be a competitive match which both sides will seek to win. In their last three home Premier League matches, Leeds' match corner totals have been 9 (5-4), 6 (4-2) and 6 (3-3) v Liverpool, Chelsea and Aston Villa. Away from home, Crystal Palace's corner counts in their last three matches have been 10 (4-6), 7 (4-3) and 5 (4-1) v Fulham, Burnley and Wolves.
Over 4.00
Total Cards
50 WIN
@2.05
Push
0
A likely competitive match could see a number of cautions. At home in their last 3 league games, the Leeds match card count has been 6 (3??"3), 2 (1??"1), and 6 (5??"1). Away from home, the last 3 Crystal Palace match card totals have been (0??"0), (0??"0), and 5 (3??"2) v Fulham, Burnley, and Wolves.
18:45 6:45 Wolverhampton
Westcombe
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@2.10
Win
55
A 3-year-old, he looks a good prospect to follow up a win at Kempton just 3 days ago, when he finished 1st of 11 over today's distance of 12 furlongs. He escapes a penalty, and Luke Morris, who has partnered him before, is taking over on board.
17:30 Tottenham v Liverpool
Over 10.50
Total Corners
50 WIN
@1.90
Lose
-50
A high total, but achievable in a likely competitive match. In their last three Premier League homes, the Tottenham game corner totals have been 13 (7-6), 10 (8-2) and 8 (5-3) v Brentford, Fulham and Manchester United. Away from home, the Liverpool match corner counts recently have been 9 (4-5), 9 (2-7) and 14 (7-7) v Leeds, West Ham and Manchester City.
Over 4.50
Total Cards
50 WIN
@1.90
Win
45
Possible, in a likely competitive match, with the match card counts in Tottenham's last three Premier League homes: 7 (3-4), 5 (3-2) and 6 (5-1) v Brentford, Fulham and Manchester United. Away from home, the Liverpool game card totals recently have been 6 (3-3), 1 (0-1) and 6 (4-2) v Leeds, West Ham and Manchester City.
15:00 Bournemouth v Burnley
Bournemouth
13th v 19th. Bournemouth are 2-3-1 from 6 at home in the Premier League recently with a goals aggregate of 7-4, whilst Burnley have lost their last 3 aways and are 1-0-5 from 6 away from home with a goals aggregate of 9-17. A home win looks likely today.
Bournemouth #3-2
50 WIN
@26.00
Lose
-50
13th v 19th. Bournemouth are 2-3-1 from 6 at home in the league recently, with a goals aggregate of 7-4, including a 3-1 win. Burnley are 1-0-5 from 6 away from home, with a goals aggregate of 9-17, including defeats by 2-3, 1-3 and 1-2 twice, together with a 3-2 win.
15:00 Colchester v Newport County
Colchester
12th v 24th. Colchester are 3-2-1 from 6 at home in League Two recently, with a goals aggregate of 12??"6. Newport are 2-1-3 from 6 away from home, with a goals aggregate of 7??"10. A home win for Colchester against bottom club Newport looks likely.
Colchester #4-2
50 WIN
@41.00
Lose
-50
12th v 24th. Colchester are 3-2-1 from 6 at home in the league recently, with a goals aggregate of 12-6, including wins by 6-2 and 3-1. Newport are 2-1-3 from 6 away from home, with a goals aggregate of 7-10, including defeats by 1-4 and 0-3 and a 2-2 draw.
15:00 Mansfield v Stockport
Stockport
50 WIN
@2.15
Win
57
18th v 6th. Mansfield are winless in 90 minutes in their last 7 matches in all competitions. At home recently in League One they are 2-2-2 from 6 with a goals aggregate of 7-7, having lost their last two games. Stockport are 4-0-2 from 6 away from home with a goals aggregate of 10-8, having won 4 of their last 5 matches.
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@1.80
Win
40
Goals likely. Mansfield are 2-2-2 from 6 at home recently in the league, with a goals aggregate of 7-7. They saw at least 2 goals scored in 5 of those 6 games. Stockport are 4-0-2 from 6 away, with a goals aggregate of 10-8, and over 2.5 goals were scored in 4 of those 6 matches.
Stockport #2-1
18th v 6th. Mansfield are 2-2-2 from 6 at home in League One with a goals aggregate of 7-7, including defeats by 0-1 and 1-3. Stockport are 4-0-2 from 6 away from home with a goals aggregate of 10-8, including wins by 2-0 and 2-1.
15:00 Swindon v Crawley Town
Swindon
4th v 21st. Swindon are 2-3-1 from 6 at home in League Two recently with a goals aggregate of 8-6, whilst Crawley are 0-1-5 from 6 away from home with a goals aggregate of 7-17. A home win seems likely today.
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@1.57
Lose
-50
Goals likely, with 6 of the last 8 league meetings between these two teams seeing over 2.5 goals scored. Swindon are 2-3-1 from 6 at home recently in the league, with a goals aggregate of 8-6, and over 2.5 goals scored in 3 of their last 5 games. Crawley are 0-1-5 from 6 away from home, with a goals aggregate of 7-17, seeing at least 4 goals scored in 5 of those 6 matches.
Swindon #4-2
50 WIN
@36.00
Lose
-50
4th v 21st. Swindon are 2-3-1 from 6 at home in the league recently, with a goals aggregate of 8-6, including wins by 2-0 and 2-1 and two 2-2 draws. Crawley are 0-1-5 from 6 away from home, with a goals aggregate of 7-17, including defeats by 1-3 (twice) and 3-4, and a 2-2 draw.
Subtotal453
19 December 2025
19:45 Northampton v AFC Wimbledon
Northampton
50 WIN
@2.30
Win
65
15th v 11th. Northampton have lost just 1 of 9 league matches against AFC Wimbledon. They are 2-1-3 from 6 at home in League One recently, with a goals aggregate of 7??"8, whilst AFC Wimbledon are 3-1-2 from 6 away from home, with a goals aggregate of 9??"11. A narrow home win looks possible today.
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@2.50
Win
75
Northampton are 2-1-3 from 6 at home in League One recently, with a goals aggregate of 7-8. They saw at least two goals scored in 5 of those 6 games, and over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 5 matches. AFC Wimbledon are 3-1-2 from 6 away from home, with a goals aggregate of 9-11, and over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of those 6 games.
Tom Eaves
First Goalscorer
50 WIN
@7.50
Lose
-50
Playing for the home side, who are more likely to score first. Eaves is back to fitness and he has scored recently vs Peterborough, Plymouth, and Mansfield. He is also a possible penalty taker.
Northampton #2-1
15th v 11th. Northampton have lost 1 of 9 previous league matches against AFC Wimbledon. They are 2-1-3 from 6 recently at home in League One with a goals aggregate of 7-8, including wins by 2-0 and 2-1. AFC Wimbledon are 3-1-2 from 6 away from home with a goals aggregate of 9-11, winning 2-1 twice and losing 0-1 once.
19:30 Borussia Dortmund v Borussia Mgladbach
Borussia Dortmund
3rd v 11th. Dortmund have won the last four home matches against Mönchengladbach. They are 4-2-0 from six at home in the league recently, with a goals aggregate of 11-4. Mönchengladbach are 3-1-2 from six away from home, with a goals aggregate of 10-5. Another home win looks likely today.
19:00 ADO Den Haag v PSV Reserves
ADO Den Haag
50 WIN
@1.22
Lose
-50
1st v 5th. ADO Den Haag are 6-0-0 from 6 at home in the league recently, with a goals aggregate of 19-5, whilst PSV Reserves are 1-2-3 from 6 away from home, with a goals aggregate of 9-15. A home win seems likely today.
Over 2.50
Total Goals
Goals likely. This fixture has seen over 2.5 goals scored in each of the last four seasons. ADO Den Haag are 6-0-0 from 6 at home in the league recently, with a goals aggregate of 19-5, seeing over 2.5 goals scored in each of those six games. PSV Reserves are 1-2-3 from 6 away from home, with a goals aggregate of 9-15, and over 2.5 goals scored in each of their last five matches.
ADO Den Haag #4-2
50 WIN
@19.00
Lose
-50
1st v 5th. The last four league fixtures between these two teams ended 3-2, 2-3, 1-3, and 2-2. ADO Den Haag are 6-0-0 from 6 at home in the league recently, with a goals aggregate of 19-5, including wins by 3-2 and 2-1 twice. PSV Reserves are 1-2-3 from 6 away from home, with a goals aggregate of 9-15, including defeats by 1-3 and 2-3 and a 3-2 win.
17:30 Hertha Berlin v Arminia Bielefeld
Hertha Berlin
7th v 12th. Hertha Berlin are unbeaten in 11 home league matches against Arminia Bielefeld. They are 4-0-2 from 6 at home in the league recently with a goals aggregate of 6-5. Arminia Bielefeld are 0-2-4 from 6 away from home with a goals aggregate of 7-13. A home win seems likely today.
Hertha Berlin #2-1
50 WIN
@9.00
Lose
-50
Hertha Berlin are unbeaten in 11 home league matches against Arminia Bielefeld. They are 4-0-2 from six at home recently in the league with a goals aggregate of 6-6, including wins 2-1 and 2-0. Arminia Bielefeld are 0-2-4 from six away from home with a goals aggregate of 7-13, including defeats by 0-2 and 1-3.
16:55 4:55 Southwell
King Of Ithaca
Daily Racing
50 WINNAPNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 4.33 used instead of 3.75 takenBOG
@4.33
Win
166
An experienced 5-year-old, he has finished in the first three 12 times from 26 starts on all-weather surfaces, winning 5 times, including 3 times over course and distance. He was last seen in November, finishing 3rd of 13, also over course and distance. This looks another good opportunity in a small field with Rob Hornby booked to ride.
15:25 3:25 Southwell
R P Mcmurphy
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@2.38
Lose
-50
A 3-year-old, in good form post-gelding, and last seen finishing 1st of 13 over 8.5 furlongs at Wolverhampton earlier this month. Lewis Edmunds takes over on board today, dropping to 8 furlongs with a manageable 5 lb penalty.
14:25 2:25 Ascot
Walkadina
Daily Racing
25 EW
@12.00
Lose
-50
A lightly raced 6-year-old French horse. He has finished in the first three four times from seven starts over hurdles and was last seen earlier this month, finishing 2nd of 6 over 2 miles at Ludlow on good-to-soft ground. He has won over virtually today's distance and is raised just 2 lb, with regular jockey Jack Tudor riding on soft going, which should be manageable.
13:50 1:50 Ascot
Excelero
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.00
Lose
-50
A headgear-wearing French horse. He won comfortably at Warwick when last seen in November, finishing 1st of 3 over 2 miles on soft ground. Up 7 lbs today over slightly further in a field of just 4. Trainer Jane Williams is in good form, as is regular jockey Ciaran Gethings, who partners again.
Subtotal-107
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