talkSPORT betting tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Friday 27 December
There is no end to the festive action with the Premier League football continuing on Friday as Brighton host the poor-travelling Brentford while Arsenal take on Ipswich Town. Elsewhere there is action from the Scottish Championship as leaders Falkirk visit Dunfermline and we have picked out the best bets for Friday’s festive action. GET £40 IN BONUSES WITH TALKSPORT BET Bet of the day Falkirk to win to nil vs Dunfermline – 15/8 Falkirk have been dominant in the Scottish Championship this season as they look for back-to-back promotions and they have opened up a five-point gap at the top of the table after Livingston’s defeat at the hands of Ayr last time out. The Bairns return after Christmas with a game against Dunfermline, who are struggling at the opposite end of the table. The Pars are currently without a manager after James McPake was relieved of his duties with the side ninth in the standings after losing 11 of their 18 league matches. They have netted just 14 times in that run and could be outclassed by the league leaders in this one. Falkirk’s last five wins have all come with a clean sheet and a repeat of that looks likely against their struggling hosts. Dunfermline have failed to score in three of their last four outings and may struggle to lay a glove on these opponents. John McGlynn’s men have won both meetings between these two teams already this season and are fancied to secure another three points without conceding. Special of the day Bet Boost – Brighton to win and both teams to score – 9/5 Brentford’s struggles on the road have been well publicised this season, as they have taken just one point from a possible 24 on their travels. The Bees have only won one of their 10 away games in all competitions and face a tough trip to Brighton on Friday night. Thomas Frank’s side have lost four of their last five games in all competitions and have conceded 12 times in that run. An increase in their number of draws has slowed Brighton’s progress somewhat but they should be too strong for these poor travellers. The Seagulls’ attacking style often leads to exciting games, their last 10 matches have seen both teams score, and the same looks likely in this clash. Both teams have also found the net in five of Brentford’s last six so an entertaining affair is on the cards. Long shot of the day Kai Havertz to be shown a card v Ipswich – 11/2 Kai Havertz ranks in the top 10 for fouls committed in the Premier League and has been a touch fortunate to be shown a card just twice this season. The German was cautioned 11 times in the top flight last term and looks a big price to pick up a card in this game against Ipswich, who will be looking for a reaction after losing 4-0 to Newcastle last time out. talkSPORT BET Offer Festive Sign Up Offer: Bet £10 and get £40 in bonuses – CLAIM HERE T&Cs: 18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile and bet £10+ on sports at odds 2.00+ by 10:00am on 02/01/25. Get 3x£10 in Free Bets & £10 in slot bonus on selected games, 40x wagering, max redeem £250. Bonuses expire in 14 days. Click for T&Cs | GambleAware.org Odds correct at time of publish and subject to change* 18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile and bet £10+ on sports at odds 2.00+ by 10:00am on 02/01/25. Get 3x£10 in Free Bets & £10 in slot bonus on selected games, 40x wagering, max redeem £250. Bonuses expire in 14 days. Click for T&Cs | GambleAware.org 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
There is no end to the festive action with the Premier League football continuing on Friday as Brighton host the poor-travelling Brentford while Arsenal take on Ipswich Town.
Elsewhere there is action from the Scottish Championship as leaders Falkirk visit Dunfermline and we have picked out the best bets for Friday’s festive action.
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Bet of the day
Falkirk to win to nil vs Dunfermline – 15/8
Falkirk have been dominant in the Scottish Championship this season as they look for back-to-back promotions and they have opened up a five-point gap at the top of the table after Livingston’s defeat at the hands of Ayr last time out.
The Bairns return after Christmas with a game against Dunfermline, who are struggling at the opposite end of the table.
The Pars are currently without a manager after James McPake was relieved of his duties with the side ninth in the standings after losing 11 of their 18 league matches.
They have netted just 14 times in that run and could be outclassed by the league leaders in this one.
Falkirk’s last five wins have all come with a clean sheet and a repeat of that looks likely against their struggling hosts.
Dunfermline have failed to score in three of their last four outings and may struggle to lay a glove on these opponents.
John McGlynn’s men have won both meetings between these two teams already this season and are fancied to secure another three points without conceding.
Special of the day
Bet Boost – Brighton to win and both teams to score – 9/5
Brentford’s struggles on the road have been well publicised this season, as they have taken just one point from a possible 24 on their travels.
The Bees have only won one of their 10 away games in all competitions and face a tough trip to Brighton on Friday night.
Thomas Frank’s side have lost four of their last five games in all competitions and have conceded 12 times in that run.
An increase in their number of draws has slowed Brighton’s progress somewhat but they should be too strong for these poor travellers.
The Seagulls’ attacking style often leads to exciting games, their last 10 matches have seen both teams score, and the same looks likely in this clash.
Both teams have also found the net in five of Brentford’s last six so an entertaining affair is on the cards.
Long shot of the day
Kai Havertz to be shown a card v Ipswich – 11/2
Kai Havertz ranks in the top 10 for fouls committed in the Premier League and has been a touch fortunate to be shown a card just twice this season.
The German was cautioned 11 times in the top flight last term and looks a big price to pick up a card in this game against Ipswich, who will be looking for a reaction after losing 4-0 to Newcastle last time out.
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