Thursday’s Daily Acca features victories for both Merseyside clubs, and it’s been boosted to 8/1. Here are Paul Robinson’s selections:
More away success for Everton
Bet 1: Back Everton @ 6/4 – KO 18:00 BST
The big news ahead of Everton’s trip to Aston Villa is that Ollie Watkins is suspended, and that only strengthens Everton’s already persuasive credentials to win the game.
The Toffees recorded yet another away victory this season by beating West Ham on Sunday, taking their record this term to played 17 on the road, won 11, drawn three and lost three. To put that into context, only Manchester City have won more away games.
There is talk that Jack Grealish will be back for the hosts this evening, but given the length of his absence, he will be on the bench at best, and Carlo Ancelotti’s men have the bit between the teeth now in their quest for Europe.
United to be beaten at Old Trafford for a second time this week
Bet 2: Back Liverpool @ 7/5 – KO 20:15 BST
Liverpool were dealt a blow on Tuesday when Manchester United fielded a weakened XI that lost to Leicester, as not only did it move the Foxes nine points clear of them, it also meant that Solskjaer was saving his big guns for tonight’s fixture.
I still think Juergen Klopp’s men are a decent enough price to win at Old Trafford though. United have played a lot of matches recently, and they don’t have as much to play for as Liverpool.
Clearly they won’t take it easy against their fiercest rivals, but with no crowd in attendance, they might not quite have the intensity that they usually would have.
Liverpool’s brief is clear – they have to take maximum points from their remaining four outings – and with their away form being very good, they can keep their Champions League hopes alive at Old Trafford.
Real to keep the heat on Atletico
Bet 3: Back Real Madrid @ 4/11 – KO 21:00 BST
Atletico Madrid’s victory over Sociedad last night means that Rea; absolutely have to beat Granada tonight, and I think that they can.
The hosts have lost three of their last four, with their two most recent outings being a 0-1 loss at home to Cadiz and a 2-1 defeat at Real Betis.
Zinedine Zidane’s side were held by Sevilla at the weekend, but they are still in this title race, and they should be able to rouse themselves to make it six wins from their last eight away from home.
Source: Betfair Spanish La Liga
