All Football Tips w/c 31st Jan

A-League

Macarthur vs Western United

Western United are second on the ladder, only the goal difference separating them from the top spot.
On Saturday they beat reigning A-League champions Melbourne City, 1-0.

They welcome Tomoki Imai back into the squad after the Japanese defender was suspended for the City match.

Alessandro Diamanti is back in the line-up and regaining full fitness, Steven Lustica is producing some of the best football of his career and having conceded just six goals in eight matches, United should not lose this one.

Macarthur have not played for 37 days, so some rust is to be expected.
Given how teams in similar situation have performed at the re-start, I think Macarthur will have a hard time against Western Utd.

Bet: Western Utd 0.0 @2.00

WS Wanderers vs Perth Glory

It’s been an eventful few days in Western Sydney, with Carl Robinson sacked after Saturday’s loss in Brisbane (0-3) and replaced by Mark Rudan on Monday morning.

Perth Glory squad have been hit by Covid, so there will be a number of key players out.
Despite the fact that his selection options will be severely impacted as a result, coach Garcia remains extremely upbeat about taking on the Wanderers.
Garcia confirmed that skipper Brandon O’Neill, strikers Bruno Fornaroli and Daniel Sturridge, midfielder Mitch Oxborrow and defender Jack Clisby will all be unavailable, meaning Andy Keogh can expect a hard shift leading the line in what will be his 149th A-League appearance for the club.

Glory’s recent record against the Wanderers is an impressive one, as they lost just one of the last ten meetings between the two clubs.

Perth are missing too many key players to be confident to back them.
The impact of the new coach at WS Wanderers may be visible, although he's had only a couple of days with the team.
The Wanderer's defence has been leaky this season, and while Perth Glory attack hasn't been as prolific like in the past years, they have had 10 days to prepare for this match, and I think they'll score.
I'm taking the over 2.5 goals as well, just in case Perth cannot find the net, as Keogh hasn't played in a long time and he may be rusty.

Bet 1: Over 2.5 goals & BTTS Yes @2.10
Bet 2: Over 2.5 goals @1.81

Newcastle Jets vs Brisbane Roar

The Jets have played some of the most entertaining football in the A-League all season.

They now come up against a Brisbane Roar side that have managed two wins and a draw in their last four matches as they look to recover from a difficult start to the season. Brisbane Roar are up and running, they’ve turned the corner and they are ready to begin a rapid ascent up the table.

All signs are pointing towards this being an open and free flowing game as the Roar attack looked like it finally began to click last weekend.

Bet 1: Over 2.5 goals @1.77
Bet 2: Brisbane +0.5 @1.77

A half time/full time and a draw call on AFCON. Nice Chris.
A few beers this evening on

Man United v Middlesbrough
Was tempted by the 29/10 on ATGS Greenwood at Sickbets.kots.yuck but going for
ManU win/BTTS - Yes/ATGS Dick Cover Sporran Sporar @ 8/1

A-League

WS Wanderers vs Western United

Last time out the Wanderers beat Perth 1-0, in their first game under new coach Rudan.
Western United were up 2-0 with 13 minutes to play, they had the game under control, then allowed Macarthur back into the game and drew level 2-2.

There is no chance that coach John Aloisi is going to be happy with his side after their collapse against Macarthur, which cost them two points.

Aloisi is expected to bring back most of the regular names to the starting 11.

Diamanti should return to the lineup in midfield, while the likes of Aleksandar Prijovic, Josh Risdon and Neil Kilkenny will all be in contention to start.

Bet: Western United +0.25 @1.90

FFA Cup Final

Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners

These two teams score every time they meet. Going back to 2017, every match they played we had goals at both ends.
Also, this season both teams have good attacks and leaky defences.

Bet: BTTS Yes @1.77

Not making any goals acca so over to Wins by

Tranmere
Bolton
Hull
Huddersfield
Burnley
@ 70/1

Also giving up on the monster acca btts and overs tactic, keep falling 2 or so short -

Everton
Wolves
Huddersfield
Southampton
Home wins above
Over 3.5 goals Man City Fulham

@ 16/1

Sunderland v Doncaster

All over Sunderland today
Quite a few factors as to why I fancy this one. I expect some form of backlash from the Mackems after the 6-0 drubbing handed to them by Bolton. Their prodigal son, Jermain Defoe returns to the Stadium of light, new manager as well as a packed stadium where each seat sold would contribute towards the Bradley Lowery Foundation. Sufficed to say, the stadium and atmosphere should be buzzing today.

Head to head, Sunderland stand head above shoulders against the visitors, having recorded a 3-0 and 4-1 drubbing last season.
Add to the fact that Sunderland boast the best home record and Doncaster the worst away from home with 12 losses out of 14 and 33 goals conceded. Ideal opportunity for Sunderland to bounce back from their recent form.

Bet Sunderland -1 @ 19/20

Since no racing will follow

Blackpool/Bristol - Draw
Blackburn - DNB
Hull - DNB
Everton
Tottenham

Works out at 50/1

The magnificent Scotland put me back in the black for the day so just a few beers for the watch on this evenings AFCON

Burkino Faso v Cameroon
Had Cameroon at 17/2 for my outright but sadly lost on penalties to the entirely unpredictable Egypt side
BTTS and over 2.5 match goals @ 14/10

Tottenham win @ 19/20
Tottenham 2 or more goals @ evens

Good form last night yesterday lads.

First Afcon bet for me, and will be first game I’ll be watching -

Over 4.5 cards @ 6/5

In the money this weekend but it just feels crap. Lost two odds on FA Cup outrights and that Bubba loss cost two pairs of scants. Managed to cover eight times stake but the 90/1 would have been brill.

AFCON
Probably in the black on this tournament but have had no joy calling Egypt. Throwing a few beers at

Senegal v Egypt
Senegal - One goal exactly @ 15/10