talkSPORT betting tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Sunday 18 February

There’s plenty of action from across Europe to enjoy on Sunday, which includes the usual Super Sunday double header in the Premier League.

While Manchester United and Brighton go chasing wins away at promoted sides, there are key tests for title contenders in Spain, Italy and Germany. 

Bet of the day

Manchester United to win at Luton @ 3/4

Manchester United have endured an up-and-down season, but they are on a high right now after picking up four consecutive victories in a six-game unbeaten run. The Red Devils claimed a vital victory at Aston Villa last Sunday to stay in the mix for a Champions League spot.

While the Red Devils are expected to be in for a test at Kenilworth Road this weekend, this fixture looks well suited to them. United have won all but one of their visits to sides in the bottom half this season, while Luton head into the clash having lost five of six previous meetings with the top six.

The Hatters were expected to have a strong home advantage this season but that has not turned out to be the case as they have lost seven of 12 home league games so far, suffering a surprise home defeat to bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United last Saturday to boot. Rob Edwards’ side now host a United side who are on a roll with three consecutive league wins behind them, so back the visitors for all three points.

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Special of the day

Brighton and Manchester United to win and all 4 teams to score @ 17/2

While United head south confident of a victory, they meet a Luton side who have scored in 11 of their 12 home games this season. The Red Devils have conceded 33 times in 24 league games so far, keeping just one clean sheet in their last seven Premier League matches.

Luton are capable of scoring in a defeat, while Sheffield United should do the same against Brighton. The Blades have made strides going forward under Chris Wilder, but they have also shipped 16 goals across their last six league games.

The Seagulls were 5-2 winners at Bramall Lane when the pair met in the FA Cup last month and more goals are expected this weekend. 

Brighton have seen both teams find the net in 20 of their 24 league matches this season, but they should be too strong for a side who have lost 17 times already.

Long shot of the day 

Draw and both teams to score in Bochum vs Bayern Munich @ 11/2 

This has been a nightmare week for Bayern Munich, but could things get even worse in their visit to Bochum? The hosts were thumped 7-0 when these two met earlier this season, but this game should be better suited to them as Bochum have earned 15 of their 22 points this season at home. 

The Blues have lost only one of their last 13 home league games dating back to April last year. However, seven of those matches have been score draws. While Bayern are unlikely to follow up losses away to Bayer Leverkusen and Lazio with another defeat to nil, they could drop more points.

Bochum have claimed three 1-1 draws from four meetings at home to the current top seven, so backing a draw with both teams scoring in this contest.could pay dividends.

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