talkSPORT betting tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Friday 21 February
The Premier League is back on centre stage on Friday as Brentford visit strugglers Leicester. Meanwhile, there are two Championship games, including promotion chasers Burnley in action, and a plethora of games from across Europe and Scotland. Below we’ve picked out the best bets from Friday’s fixture list. BET £10 GET £30 IN FREE BETS WITH TALKSPORT BET Friday football betting tips Bet of the day Brentford to beat Leicester – Evs Leicester’s season has been a dismal return to the top flight and they look set for more misery when they host Brentford. The Foxes have lost nine of their last 10 games in the Premier League and their only victory in that spell was against an injury-hit Tottenham. Only Southampton have conceded more goals than Leicester’s total of 55 in 25 matches and they face a Brentford side who are firmly on the up. After struggling on the road for the majority of the season, Thomas Frank’s men have now won their last two away games, beating West Ham and Crystal Palace on their travels recently. Brentford were 4-1 winners when these two teams met earlier in the season, with Kevin Schade netting a hat-trick, and while they may not repeat that scoreline, they should be far too good for their hosts. Side with the Bees to deepen Leicester’s relegation troubles with another victory away from home. Special of the day Bet Boost – Bristol City to win and both teams to score – 7/2 Middlesbrough have publicly backed manager Michael Carrick after a run of four league defeats in a row has seen them drop to 11th in a congested Championship play-off race. Boro’s form has been alarming, particularly as they have been losing to some teams they should have the measure of on paper. Carrick’s men have lost to Portsmouth, Preston and Watford in recent weeks and the pressure is mounting on the manager as his side make the long journey to Bristol. The Robins have been rock solid at home recently, winning six of their last eight outings at Ashton Gate. They could get the better of a Boro team who have struggled on the road in recent times, losing four of their last six away games. Both teams have found the net in 10 of the visitors’ last 11 road trips, however, so take them to get on the scoresheet in defeat. Long shot of the day Marcus Edwards last goalscorer in Burnley vs Sheffield Wednesday – 13/2 The signing of Marcus Edwards from Sporting was a major sign of intent from Burnley, who needed to add goals and creativity to their team as they push for promotion. The forward netted the only goal on his debut in the FA Cup against Southampton and he looks a solid choice to be the last goalscorer in this clash. Burnley are not the most prolific but they have kept 11 league clean sheets in a row and with Edwards likely to feature from the bench, he could provide the finishing touch. BET £10 GET £30 IN FREE BETS WITH TALKSPORT BET talkSPORT BET Offer Sign Up Offer: Bet £10 and get £30 in free bets – CLAIM HERE T&Cs: 18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile or app & bet £10+ on any football market at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 6x £5 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly Odds correct at time of publish and subject to change* 18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile or app & bet £10+ on any football market at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 6x £5 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chase their losses Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk Gamble Aware – www.gambleaware.org For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org
The Premier League is back on centre stage on Friday as Brentford visit strugglers Leicester. Meanwhile, there are two Championship games, including promotion chasers Burnley in action, and a plethora of games from across Europe and Scotland.
Below we’ve picked out the best bets from Friday’s fixture list.
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Friday football betting tips
Bet of the day
Brentford to beat Leicester – Evs
Leicester’s season has been a dismal return to the top flight and they look set for more misery when they host Brentford.
The Foxes have lost nine of their last 10 games in the Premier League and their only victory in that spell was against an injury-hit Tottenham.
Only Southampton have conceded more goals than Leicester’s total of 55 in 25 matches and they face a Brentford side who are firmly on the up.
After struggling on the road for the majority of the season, Thomas Frank’s men have now won their last two away games, beating West Ham and Crystal Palace on their travels recently.
Brentford were 4-1 winners when these two teams met earlier in the season, with Kevin Schade netting a hat-trick, and while they may not repeat that scoreline, they should be far too good for their hosts.
Side with the Bees to deepen Leicester’s relegation troubles with another victory away from home.
Special of the day
Bet Boost – Bristol City to win and both teams to score – 7/2
Middlesbrough have publicly backed manager Michael Carrick after a run of four league defeats in a row has seen them drop to 11th in a congested Championship play-off race.
Boro’s form has been alarming, particularly as they have been losing to some teams they should have the measure of on paper.
Carrick’s men have lost to Portsmouth, Preston and Watford in recent weeks and the pressure is mounting on the manager as his side make the long journey to Bristol.
The Robins have been rock solid at home recently, winning six of their last eight outings at Ashton Gate.
They could get the better of a Boro team who have struggled on the road in recent times, losing four of their last six away games.
Both teams have found the net in 10 of the visitors’ last 11 road trips, however, so take them to get on the scoresheet in defeat.
Long shot of the day
Marcus Edwards last goalscorer in Burnley vs Sheffield Wednesday – 13/2
The signing of Marcus Edwards from Sporting was a major sign of intent from Burnley, who needed to add goals and creativity to their team as they push for promotion.
The forward netted the only goal on his debut in the FA Cup against Southampton and he looks a solid choice to be the last goalscorer in this clash.
Burnley are not the most prolific but they have kept 11 league clean sheets in a row and with Edwards likely to feature from the bench, he could provide the finishing touch.
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