Best three-fold picks to bank on for Thursday
We have selected our usual best three picks which punters can bank on for returns on Thursday. Check them out, and don’t forget to share.
LIVERPOOL vs ARSENAL
Liverpool will face Arsenal yet just three days after beating them in the Premier League Monday night action.
The Reds are known for using reserve squads and youngsters when it comes to the Carabao Cup matches, which is why a home win is now offered at much higher 2.00 rate in comparison to 1.55 which was the case for EPL match.
Mikel Arteta on the other hand is hungry for trophies, so we are expecting standard lineup for the Gunners. They had solid match opening at Anfield, gaining an early lead through Lacazette, but Liverpool bounced back and scored two quick goals.
In comparison to the previous season, Liverpool’s defense looks much more vulnerable. Even though the most recent results are great, the Reds have failed to keep a clean sheet in seven out of the last eight games.
The only exception was a 2-0 win against Chelsea FC in London, but Blues had one man sent off early in that match.
Sadio Mane and Mo Salah demonstrated exceptional form, scoring three goals each so far in the Premier League.
The 3-1 loss to Liverpool was first loss of the season for the Gunners. Previously, they outplayed and defeated Fulham FC 3-0 and West Ham United 2-1.
As stated above, we are expecting Arteta to use more or less standard roster for this match as Carabao Cup might be the most realistic piece of silverware they can win this season.
We expect a flurry of goals in this match, as the Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.60 odds by 1xbet.
CELTA VIGO vs BARCA
The second match of the new campaign will pit together Celta Vigo against one of the strongest sides in La Liga Barcelona in yet another clash in the La Liga campaign. The host has been known to keep at least a point against stronger sides in the mix when playing at home.
The Celts are on an unbeaten run in the league this term, following a 1- 1draw on the road against Real Valladolid in the last league clash. Both their away games in the last three matches have ended in a draw, and their opening home match took all three points from Valencia.
There has been rising tension in the Barcelona camp and it has been in the news for a while. However, the Blaugrana will visit on the back of a 4-0 win at home against Villarreal in the opening match this season of the La Liga campaign.
It cannot be said that the tensions within the Barcelona camp have affected their play in the league. They are off to a good start with a clean sheet win at home. However, the Barca team has been acknowledged to have troubles when not playing in the Camp Nou ground.
Celta Vigo enjoys the home ground advantage, and they have proved it in the opening home match this season against Valencia. Playing at the back of an unbeaten streak after three fixtures are likely to give a slight edge for the host even against Messi and Co.
The match is sizing to be a high scoring affair as we expect Celta to get on the score sheet based on their previous head to head against this opposition. We predict Over 2.5 goals to be seen here which is priced at 1.60odds by Betwinner.
TOTTENHAM vs MACCABI HAIFA
This just might be the most lopsided game in this final round of the Europa League playoffs. The Spurs are from the absolute best league in Europe – the EPL, and they also are one of the best teams there.
On top of that, they have world-class talents on their roster, and are coached one of the best managers in world football.
In fact, for Jose Mourinho, this is a must-win game. Losing this fixture might even hurt his legacy. The management brought in the experienced gaffer to lead this team back to heights in Europe, and it’s unthinkable that they would fall at this hurdle, that too against a side hugely considered underdogs.
By all means, expect a Tottenham win this Thursday.
Mourinho’s men were unbeaten in 13 of their previous 15 overall games, and they also had won four of their former five fixtures. Going on, they had won seven of their preceding nine home appearances as well.
On the other hand, their opposite number had failed to keep a clean sheet in 12 of their preceding 14 matches, and failed to do so in 11 of their last 13 road trips.
On that note, anticipate Tottenham to record a huge win this Thursday. Tottenham to win both halves is priced at 1.75odds by 22bet.
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