Football fans are treated to another plethora of fixtures today, with a packed schedule that blends the intensity of league action with the high-stakes drama of cup competitions.
Read on for today’s best booking codes – all odds available at time of writing and 90 minutes only unless stated otherwise:
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Dundee United vs Celtic
Celtic are enduring a disastrous start under Wilfried Nancy’s reign, with the Bhoys losing all of their first three matches under their new manager, including a devastating 3-1 loss to St Mirren in the Scottish League Cup final.
Desperate to put an end to that run, which has seen Nancy become the first manager in the club’s history to lose their first three games in charge, Celtic will be eager to secure all three points against Dundee United.
Celtic will draw confidence from the Tangerines’ ongoing struggles, with Dundee United failing to win any of their last seven matches, and with the Bhoys still boasting the superior quality despite their recent challenges, we are backing the visitors to secure a much needed victory.
Celtic to win, 1.48 – 3SZFYFR
Manchester City vs Brentford
Manchester City head into this EFL Cup quarter-final as the significant favourites to record the victory and move into the next round of the competition, with the hosts clearly boasting a stronger squad than their visitors.
While Brentford have performed above expectations under new manager Keith Andrews this term, the Bees have now failed to win any of their last three games, while they have also failed to win any of their last five meetings with the Citizens – including four defeats.
With that in mind, we are backing Manchester City to secure the victory and qualify for the semi-finals.
Manchester City to qualify, 1.19 – 3SZG9LC
Newcastle United vs Fulham
Harry Wilson is enjoying a stellar run of form for Fulham, with the Wales international scoring four goals in his last seven games for the club, while he also netted a hat-trick for his nation during the November international break.
Alongside Newcastle’s recent defensive frailties, conceding at least a goal in all of their last eight matches across all competitions, we are backing Wilson to get on the scoresheet once again here.
Harry Wilson to score anytime, 4.75 – 3SZGJRB
Talavera de La Reina vs Real Madrid
Real Madrid head into this meeting with lower-league Talavera de La Reina in the Copa del Rey round of 32 widely expected to dominate encounter and secure a victory by a several-goal margin.
Los Blancos are expected to rotate their team for this encounter, but their second-team is certainly still more than capable of recording a major victory, and we are backing their quality to prevail in this fixture, with a comfortable win and at least 3.5 goals scored.
Real Madrid & over 3.5 goals, 1.96 – 3SZGVNM
Combined Booking Code: 3SZH5B6, Odds: 16.40
