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Get ready for a thrilling midweek of domestic action across Europe! 

The Premier League takes center stage, with a mouth-watering London derby between league leaders Arsenal and Chelsea. Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool face off against Everton in the iconic Merseyside derby! This one's going to be an emotional farewell for Klopp, and the Reds will be hungry for victory. 

And don't forget, Manchester City are on the hunt to retain their title as they travel to the Amex to face Brighton in what promises to be an exciting game. 

Elsewhere, PSG could potentially be crowned Ligue 1 champions with a win over Lorient. As always, we have expert betting tips for these games. 

**Our picks:**

- Arsenal & Chelsea - over 2.5 goals & over 9.5 corners in Bet builder @2.50 

- Alexander Isak to score anytime vs Crystal Palace @2.42 

- Diogo Jota to score and Liverpool to win vs Everton in Bet builder @2.63 

- Man United to win, have the most corners, & to score over 2.5 goals against Sheffield in Bet builder @2.25 

- Brighton vs Manchester City to produce over 2.5 goals @1.48 

- PSG to defeat Lorient, over 2.5 goals & over 9.5 corners in Bet builder @3.25 

This 6-game acca will land you ₦104,182.3.41 if you place a ₦500 bet. Now, read on to see why our experts have made these predictions. 

**Arsenal vs Chelsea (EPL)**

Arsenal navigated a tricky trip to Wolves at the weekend, winning 2-0 to go top of the Premier League, and put the disappointing UEFA Champions League exit to Bayern behind them.  

The Gunners will welcome Chelsea to the Emirates Stadium, knowing there is very little margin for error. Manchester City will have two games in hand by the time this game is over, making it imperative for Mikel Arteta’s men to claim all three points. 

Head-to-head: Arsenal have the upper hand in recent meetings, suffering just one defeat from their last 8 H2H meetings (W5, D2). The Gunners have also won three of the last five meetings at the Emirates, including a 3-1 victory last season. 

Form Analysis: Arsenal started 2024 on fire, winning 7 of their first 8 games, but the last two weeks have been rocky for Arteta’s side. They have won just 2 of their last 5 games (D1, L2) including a 2-0 reverse to Aston Villa at home.  

Chelsea, meanwhile, were riding an 8-game unbeaten run (W5, D3) before Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final. The Blues actually created the best chances in that game, but Nicolas Jackson found a way to miss them all.  

Jackson appears to be a striker with all the physical tools to thrive at the top level but his decision-making leaves plenty to be desired. Regardless of his inability to finish, he put the fear of God into John Stones, and ran the City backline ragged. He will no doubt be asked to stretch the Arsenal defenders, with Leroy Sane’s directness for Bayern in both legs against Arteta’s men, showing that Gabriel and Saliba can be rattled by pace. 

Mauricio Pochettino's men are currently in 9th place, trailing 7th-placed placed Manchester United by 3 points. With their elimination from the FA Cup, the only way to qualify for Europe next season is through a top-seven finish. 

**Key Stat: 11 of Chelsea’s last 12 Premier League away games have featured both teams on the scoresheet.** 

Prediction: Arsenal have more at stake than the Blues, and we expect them to be relentless at home.  

Our bet of the day is an Arsenal win and for both teams to score. 

Betting Tips

● Bet on Arsenal to win 

● Bet on both teams to score 

● Bet Builder: Over 2.5 goals + over 9.5 corners 

**Crystal Palace vs Newcastle (EPL)**

The Eagles are certainly enjoying life under new boss Oliver Glasner. His emphasis on high-pressing and free-flowing football is starting to pay dividends, as seen in last weekend's 5-2 win over West Ham.  

They welcome Newcastle to Selhurst Park looking to build on their recent successes and end the season on a high. 

Head-to-head: The Magpies have had the upper hand here, winning 3 of the last 8 meetings (D4, L1). This has been a cagey affair in recent seasons, with 7 of the last 8 meetings featuring under 2.5 goals. 

Form analysis: The hosts have experienced a mini resurgence since Oliver Glasner replaced Roy Hodgson. Their impressive 1-0 victory against Liverpool at Anfield was followed by a 5-2 win over West Ham. This marks the first time they've won back-to-back league games since September.  

Newcastle are riding a 4-game unbeaten streak (W3, D1), and their last game, a 4-0 win over Tottenham, further underlined their determination to finish the season on a high. Eddie Howe's men are currently 6th in the EPL standings with 50 points from 32 games. With Manchester United, West Ham, and Chelsea close behind, they need to keep racking up points to sustain their push for a Europa League finish. 

**Key stat: Newcastle have scored at least once in 16 of their last 17 matches.** 

Prediction: Palace are in fine form and Newcastle have struggled on the road lately, with just 1 win in their last 5 away matches. Consecutive draws on their last two visits to Selhurst Park make it difficult to predict a winner here. Our bet prediction is a score draw with Alexander Isak adding to his impressive tally of 17 league goals. 

Betting Tips

● Bet on full time draw 

● Bet on Isak to score anytime 

● Bet Builder: Over 1.5 goals + over 8.5 corners + over 2.5 cards 

**Everton vs Liverpool (EPL)**

There's more at stake than just local pride in this 244th Merseyside derby, as both teams fight for their lives at opposite ends of the table.  

Everton, fighting to stay in the Premier League despite being docked 8 points, welcome Liverpool to Goodison Park for the final Merseyside derby of Jurgen Klopp’s reign. Sean Dyche’s men would already be mathematically safe if not for their eight-point deduction for two separate financial breaches. However, a victory here would almost guarantee their safety. 

Head-to-head: Victories for Everton in this fixture are very rare. The Toffees have won just one of their last 26 games against Liverpool (D13, L12). Furthermore, they have failed to defeat the Reds on home turf in 12 meetings (D9 L3) - their longest run without a home win against any opponent in league history. 

Form Analysis: Everton bounced back from their disastrous 6-0 defeat to Chelsea last week by seeing off relegation rivals Nottingham Forest with a solid 2-0 win on Sunday afternoon. That was only their second win in 13 games. However, they are now 5 points clear of the bottom three, with a 5-point buffer and a game in hand.  

Liverpool also bounced back from their league defeat to Crystal Palace (1-0) and Europa League elimination to Atalanta with a huge win away at Fulham (3-1) on Sunday to keep pace with Arsenal at the summit.  

They secured the victory despite the likes of Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister, and Darwin Nunez starting on the bench. Diogo Jota returned from injury to produce a man of the match display at the weekend, and he will be eager to build on that performance. 

**Key stat: Liverpool have scored at least once in their last 12 away games.**

Prediction: Liverpool have been dominant in this fixture over the years, and we are backing them to keep that run going. Interested in winning big from online betting? Take advantage of our daily bet tips by backing the Reds to claim all three points.  

Betting Tips 

● Bet Builder: Diogo Jota to score anytime + Liverpool to win 

● Bet on Liverpool to win

● Bet on Everton under 1.5 goals 

**Manchester United vs Sheffield United (EPL)**

Despite Manchester United securing their place in a second consecutive FA Cup final at the weekend, doubts surrounding manager Erik ten Hag's future have intensified due to the nature of their performance.  

The Red Devils held a comfortable 3-0 lead against Championship side Coventry until the 70th minute, but they inexplicably squandered their advantage, eventually winning on penalties. 

Ten Hag downplayed the situation, stating it wasn't an embarrassing afternoon for his team. However, the subdued celebrations from his players suggested otherwise. They welcome basement dwellers Sheffield United to Old Trafford on Wednesday night and will be aiming for a much-improved performance. 

Head-to-head: The Red Devils have dominated this fixture, winning 8 of the last 10 meetings (D1, L1). They are also unbeaten in 15 matches against newly promoted opposition (W14, D1), including 12 successive wins, with 4 of them coming this season. 

Form Analysis: United are on a run of 6 games without a win (in regulation time). They needed extra time to defeat Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final, and penalty kicks to get past Coventry on Sunday.  

Sheffield on the other hand, are far and away the worst team in the league, and with 1 win in their last 15 games, relegation is now a matter of when, not if.  

**Key stat: Sheffield have conceded 88 goals this season, one goal shy of the all-time record of 89 conceded by Derby in 2008.**

Prediction: Things are rough at Old Trafford, but Ten Hag’s men should have enough to get past the Blades. Bruno Fernandes has been a bright spot in recent weeks, with 5 goals in his last 4 games, and he will be eager to continue his goalscoring form. Ten Hag’s men have scored 2 or more goals in 7 of their last 9 home games, and we expect that trend to continue. 

Betting Tips 

 ● Bet on Manchester United to win & over 2.5 goals

● Bet on Bruno Fernandes to score anytime 

● Bet Builder: Man United to win + Man United most corners + Man United over 2.5 goals 

**Brighton vs Manchester City**

Brighton will be aiming to end their wretched run of 4 games without a win when they welcome title contenders Manchester City to the Amex Stadium on Thursday. A defeat for the hosts will surely put an end to their slim hopes of playing in Europe for the second straight season. 

Head-to-head: Brighton have struggled in this fixture, losing 12 of the last 14 H2H meetings. However, the two times they avoided defeat, a win, and a draw, were in midweek games at the Amex, which could offer some hope.  

Form Analysis: It is tempting to wonder what Brighton’s season may have looked like without all the injuries. At every turn, Roberto De Zerbi has had to make do without his best players, and their performances suffered as a result. Their last home game, a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal ended a 14-game unbeaten run at home (W8, D6), and the arrival of Pep Guardiola’s relentless machine offers no respite.  

Pep's team showed signs of fatigue in their hard-fought 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final last weekend. The victory, following a heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final, means their hopes of a treble are dashed, leaving only a domestic double within reach. 

Prediction: The visitors are on a run of 17 games unbeaten in the league, and you would be a brave man to bet against them extending that run here. Phil Foden is chasing a 50th PL goal and he will be full of confidence having scored 6 goals in his last 7 games against Brighton. 

Betting Tips 

● Bet on Manchester City to win 

● Bet Builder: Man City to win + Phil Foden to score anytime + both teams to score 

● Bet on over 2.5 goals 

**Lorient vs PSG (Ligue 1)**

Relegation threatened Lorient welcome PSG to the Stade du Moustoir in midweek Ligue 1 action. Both sides are fighting at opposite ends of the table with the hosts 3 points off safety, while PSG could end the weekend as champions, depending on other results. 

Head-to-head: This fixture has been surprisingly even in recent seasons, with both sides winning 2 games each across their last 6 meetings. The reverse fixture, which was the season opener, ended 0-0, with PSG failing to score despite attempting 20 shots.  
 
Form analysis: Lorient's recent form is certainly a cause for concern, especially as relegation looms. They have failed to secure a single point in their last three matches, suffering defeats to Brest, Montpellier, and Nice without scoring a single goal.   

PSG have had two huge wins in the past 7 days, bouncing back after a 3-2 defeat against Barcelona to win 4-1 and advance to the UEFA Champions League semi-final, before dispatching Lyon 4-1 at the weekend. Before that first leg defeat to Barcelona, Luis Enrique’s men were unbeaten in 18 league games, a run that has seen them open up an 11-point lead at the top of Ligue 1. A win against Lorient coupled with defeat for Monaco against Lille will see the Parisians crowned Ligue 1 champions with 4 games to spare. 

**Key stat: PSG have won 9 of their last 10 away games in all competitions.** 

Verdict: The league leaders are in imperious form and will want to wrap up the title quickly in order to focus on their UEFA Champions League semi-final against Borussia Dortmund. Kylian Mbappe is also on the hunt for his sixth Golden Boot and will be keen to add to his 24 league goals. Take advantage of our free VIP tips today by backing a PSG win, with Mbappe on the scoresheet. 

Betting Tips 

● Bet Builder: PSG to win + over 2.5 goals + over 9.5 corners 

● Bet on Kylian Mbappe to score anytime 

● Bet on Lorient under 1.5 goals

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