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There’s another fantastic Saturday of football action coming up with the hectic festive period now upon us.
With big games in the Premier League, EFL and across Europe, including in Germany, Italy and Spain, there is plenty to keep punters entertained.
We have picked out our three best bets for Saturday.
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Bet of the Day
Blackburn to beat Millwall – 85/40
Blackburn are on a brilliant six-game winning streak in the Championship - a run of form which has lifted them up to fifth in the table.
John Eustace’s side are only eight points behind leaders Sheffield United and they have a game in hand on all the teams above them, so they are in a very good position heading into Christmas.
Rovers are not just picking up vital victories, but they are securing those wins without conceding. It’s now five games on the spin that they have won to nil with the last goal they let in coming in a 3-1 win at Cardiff on November 9.
Millwall go into Saturday’s fixture with David Livermore in a caretaker role after Neil Harris’ recent exit and the Lions have slipped to 13th after three straight 1-0 defeats.
The hosts are likely to be competitive throughout but Rovers can maintain their flying form with yet another win.
Special of the Day
West Ham vs Brighton - Both teams to score and Jarrod Bowen to have 2+ shots on target - 13/5
In the Premier League, West Ham host Brighton with both sides in need of a victory.
The Hammers are 14th in the table and the pressure remains on boss Julen Lopetegui as his side have won just five of their 16 matches this season.
Brighton have slipped to ninth after a four-game run without a win so they also need the points in what is expected to be a tight clash at the London Stadium.
Both teams seem likely to score as the Seagulls have found the back of the net in all but one of their league matches this season, while the Hammers, despite their indifferent form, have got on the scoresheet in their last five.
Jarrod Bowen may well play a starring role for the home side and the England forward can maintain his impressive recent shots-on-target stats.
Bowen, who has scored five goals in all competitions this term, has had at least two shots on target in three of his last five appearances for the Hammers.
Long Shot of the Day
Crystal Palace to beat Arsenal – 9/2
The 5.30pm game in the Premier League is an intriguing London derby between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, who also met in the EFL Cup on Wednesday.
The Gunners are unsurprisingly favourites but Palace could well be dangerous opponents for Mikel Arteta’s side, just like they were in midweek when they took the lead at the Emirates in the cup before Gabriel Jesus stormed back to form with a timely hat-trick.
The 3-2 win for Arsenal was a nervy success overall and the Eagles will fancy their chances of causing the visitors more problems on Saturday.
Arsenal’s title bid continues to stutter following back-to-back draws with Fulham and Everton, and Palace are unbeaten in their last five league games. During that run they have drawn with Aston Villa, Newcastle and Manchester City and beaten Brighton, so they should not approach the game with too much fear.
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