The Daily Acca: Goals, Goals, Goals in this 3/1 boost

Entertainment at the Emirates

Bet 1: Back Over 2.5 Goals in Arsenal v Sunderland @ 40/85 – KO 19:45 GMT

The first of the Carabao Cup semi-finals takes place at the Emirates tonight and even with Arsenal likely to field a changed XI, I still expect three goals in the game, with a strong possibility that the hosts will score them all.

Winning a trophy will be important to Mikel Arteta, as it will give the young players plenty of confidence, and this really is their best chance of lifting silverware this season.

Sunderland are third in League One, and they have already knocked out Blackpool and QPR in their run to the last eight. While I wouldn’t rule them out from scoring, it’s hard to see them being too competitive.

Cagliari’s defence to take another pounding

Bet 2: Back Over 2.5 Goals in Juventus v Cagliari @ 6/10 – KO 19:45 GMT

Juventus are only seventh in Serie A, but Massimiliano Allegri has them in better form – unbeaten in five in all competitions, four of which were victories.

Cagliari are second from bottom, and they have only won once all season. Their two latest outings have been 4-0 defeats, and they have conceded two goals or more in seven of their eight away games this term.

The Old Lady haven’t been overly prolific of late, but this is a great opportunity for their attackers to boost their confidence.

It has to be goals with Atalanta involved

Bet 3: Back Over 2.5 Goals in Genoa v Atalanta @ 1/2 – KO 19:45 GMT

Atalanta have played 18 times in Serie A this season, and 14 of their matches have seen this selection land. Genoa’s stats aren’t quite as good, but 12 of their 18 have still finished three goals or more.

The visitors are still in the title race at this halfway stage of the campaign, as while they are in fourth, the gap to the leaders is only six points.

Genoa are third from bottom, and with four defeats on the bounce in the league, they could be in for a long night.