Tottenham vs Man United betting preview
- Jesse Lingard to score first, 7/1 with Sun Bets
WOW! What a game this should be.
Both sides are out of Europe and the Premier League trophy is already on its way to the Etihad.
So, with a top four place all but assured for both sides, they have to be going hammer and tongs for this one and a chance to lift a piece of silverware.
This is supposed to be on neutral ground but the fact that Wembley is Spurs’ temporary home massively plays into their favour.
This fixture has been won by the away side just once in 11 meetings and Tottenham’s home record this season has been fantastic.
The quality of this game completely depends on which United side turns up. If it’s the side we saw in the second half against Man City in that 3-2comeback win then Spurs have got a game on their hands.
How to win £1MILLION with Sun Six
SUN SIX is the new predictor game where you can win £1million – just by correctly picking the results of six games.
Here is how to get your mitts on the million:
- Make your picks – predict the scores from these six games
- Enter your details – quickly sign up to Sun Bets so we can contact you
- Score £1m – Watch the scores roll in and you can win £1m
Top pundits IAN WRIGHT and DANNY HIGGINBOTHAM have made their picks for this week if you need a steer.
And remember, you can claim a free £30 bet with Sun Bets when you sign up put a tenner on this weekend’s football here.
If, however, the red Devils side that looked dull and uninspired when losing 1-0 to basement boys West Brom, it could get ugly for Mourinho’s men.
I think the quirk that has handed Spurs home advantage in this one will ultimately prove the difference and I can see Mauricio Pochettino’s men edging this one, with 2-1 to Spurs a tempting pick at 7/1.
I’m going to go slightly leftfield with my first goalscorer choice though as Harry Kane has netted just once in eight meetings with United. Instead I’m going to plump for Jesse Lingard at 7/1. He’s having his best season to date and has shown a number of times in the past that he loves bagging a goal at the national stadium.
Watford vs Crystal Palace
- Wilfried Zaha to score first, 5/1 with Sun Bets
Safety is almost in sight for the Eagles and while they are on the road this weekend the omens look good for a win for Roy Hodgson’s boys.
The Sun Bets boffins have informed me that Watford have failed to win their last six home games against Palace and when you factor in they’ve not won in five Premier League games against all opposition the chances of Palace picking up three points – and surely top flight survival – look good.
One thing’s for sure though, we’re going to see some goals. Palace have kept just one clean sheet in 11 games after all.
Roberto Pereyra is finishing the season strongly, with two goal in his last three games, and will be a constant threat, as will Troy Deeney who has bagged 75% of Watford’s Premier League goals against Palace.
I fancy my old club to do the business here and I’m going to back Wilfried Zaha to continue plugging the Christian Benteke gap.
The Ivorian has netted three in his last two here and looks a good bet at 5/1 to open the scoring on route to what I expect to be a 2-1 victory for Palace at 15/2.
Stoke vs Burnley
- Ashley Barnes to score first, 19/4 with Sun Bets
Stoke’s fading chances of survival mean they are looking to play sides with nothing to play for so that their determination to stay up can carry them through.
Burnley may be red-hot favourites to qualify in Europe but no side managed by Sean Dyche is going to let up for anything or anyone, unfortunately for Potters.
The table doesn’t lie and with one win in 16 matches and none in their last 10, Stoke do not look good enough to pull it off.
Don’t get me wrong, they have some quality in the side and when it works they can match plenty of sides in this league but ultimately it hasn’t worked out this season and you have to fancy Burnley, who have been excellent this season, to pick up another win here.
Xherdan Shaquiri has been a threat for and is worth considering for the first time goal. He won’t be playing in the Championship next year, regardless of what happens.
I’m plumping for Ashley Barnes to net the opener here at 19/4 though. He’s finishing the season in style, with five goals in his last seven games, and with seven of his nine strikes this time coming first he looks at steal at that price.
Stoke have to go for the kill here so I fancy both teams to score and with that in mind the 3-1 win for Burnley looks the pick of the bunch at 25/1.
Be lucky,
Wrighty.
Leave a comment