SUNSPORT’S Weekend Wager uses in-depth stats and cutting-edge analysis to unearth the best value bets ahead of the sporting weekend.
Joining our very own Will Pugh this week is football journalist Kweku Afari and betting expert Sam Rosbottom, who will be looking for the best value on a packed two days of action.
SunSportSunSport’s Weekend Wager team are finding the best value bets for this weekend[/caption]
There’s plenty at stake when Tottenham host Manchester United as Ange Postecoglou looks for his THIRD win of the season over the Red Devils.
There’s also some great bets to be found in Arsenal’s trip to Leicester as they pray for a new goal scorer to emerge.
And punters can get some tasty tips for the Betfair Ascot Chase, as well as the winner of this season’s Super League Grand Final.
Check out all our best bets for the weekend below:
ReutersManuel Ugarte could wind up in the book once again[/caption]
TOTTENHAM VS MAN UTD
KWEKU AFARI: “There’s two selections I like in this game. United to win by exactly one goal, 4/1.
“Plus Manuel Ugarte to be carded, 9/5.
“I’ve put them both together: 11/1.
“Ugarte is United’s most booked player in the Premier League with eight yellows.
“The second most in the league, and that’s from 13, so I expect him in the book.
“In terms of Spurs, they have already lost 13 games this season. 12 of those 13 have been by only one goal.
“They’re always in games. I expect United to win but I expect it to be close.”
APHarry Maguire may be United’s dangerman against Spurs[/caption]
WILL PUGH: “I’m going Harry Maguire to have a shot and receive a card. That’s 9/2.
“If you only like one, Maguire to have a shot is 8/11.
“And Maguire to receive a card is 11/5.
“Maguire has had five shots in his last eight league starts and has received four yellows in his last six starts.”
ReutersSpurs are hoping to beat United for the third time this season[/caption]
SAM ROSBOTTOM: “I just can’t see United beating Spurs. This will be the third time they’ve played this season, Spurs won 3-0 and 4-3 in the cup.
“United have conceded at least two goals in each of their last four league games against Spurs.
“For me, Spurs to score over 2.5 goals at 5/2 is a solid bet.”
SunSport’s best Tottenham vs Man Utd bets
Man Utd to win by exactly one goal: 4/1
Manuel Ugarte to be carded: 9/5
Both bets combined: 11/1
Harry Maguire to have a shot: 8/11
Harry Maguire to receive a card: 11/5
Both bets combined: 9/2
Tottenham to score over 2.5 goals: 5/2
GettyArsenal are being backed to beat Leicester with ease[/caption]
LEICESTER VS ARSENAL
KWEKU AFARI: “Pretty straightforward. I’ve got Arsenal to win to nil, 11/10.
“Arsenal are unbeaten in their last seven away league games.
“Leicester have lost their last four league home games to nil.”
GettyMartin Odegaard could be Arsenal’s main goal threat[/caption]
WILL PUGH: “Havertz is out. Their only real goal hope is Martin Odegaard.
“So I’ve got Odegaard goal or assist at evens.
“Leicester, no clean sheets in 17 league matches. Second most goals conceded.
“Of Arsenal’s available players, Odegaard has had the highest XG of 0.27 across his last 30 games.”
AlamyJames Justin could have a tough time[/caption]
SAM ROSBOTTOM: “There’s something I really like here.
“James Justin to commit two-plus fouls is 11/4.
“He’s committed eight fouls in his last four appearances. Trossard will play left wing, he’s been fouled 15 times in his last 10 games.
“Miles Lewis-Skelly has been fouled 13 times in his last five games. I think it’s a great bet.”
SunSport’s best Leicester vs Arsenal bets
Arsenal to win to nil: 11/10
Martin Odegaard goal or assist: Evens
James Justin to commit two-plus fouls: 11/4
PACorbetts Cross is hoping for glory at Ascot[/caption]
BETFAIR ASCOT CHASE
SAM ROSBOTTOM: “We can’t split Corbetts Cross and Pic D’Orhy at the moment. Both market favourites at 2/1.
“L’Homme Presse is at 5/2 and Blue Lord is 10/1.
“Then Le Patron at 16/1 and Flegmatik at 100/1.
“Pic D’Orhy won this race last time and isn’t going to Cheltenham, they’re targeting Aintree.
“Corbetts Cross going for the Gold Cup at Cheltenham. It’s difficult to pick between them.”
SunSport’s best Betfair Ascot Chase bets
Corbetts Cross: 2/1
Pic D’Orhy: 2/1
L’Homme Presse: 5/2
Blue Lord: 10/1
Le Patron: 16/1
Flegmatik: 100/1
GettyWigan are favourites to defend their Super League title[/caption]
SUPER LEAGUE
SAM ROSBOTTOM: “It’s very similar to the regular season outright.
“For Grand Final winners, Wigan are up there at 11/8.
“Warrington are 5/1 and St Helen’s are 5/1.
“Hull KR are 11/2. It’s an interesting one, expect these outright odds to shift around as results come in.”
SunSport’s best Super League bets
To win the Grand Final:
Wigan: 11/8
Warrington: 5/1
St Helen’s: 5/1
Hull KR: 11/2
Leeds Rhinos: 10/1
Catalans Dragons: 11/1
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