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Leicester’s Worrying Transfer Window Continues as Captain Kasper Schmeichel Heads for Nice
Leicester’s club captain Kasper Schmeichel is set for a medical with French club Nice this week following an agreement between the two clubs. The 35-year-old has spent the majority of his playing career in the East Midlands after making the switch from Leeds United in 2011. The Danish international has gone on to feature over 400 times for the Foxes, and was a mainstay as they stormed to a memorable Premier League title in 2016 before clinching the FA Cup during the 2020-21 season. He will now undergo a medical in the next 48 hours before completing a move to the south of France, joining former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey who also made the switch to Nice this week. Kasper on his incredible 11 years at Leicester pic.twitter.com/dRUujDaTKw — Leicester City Xtra. (@XtraLeices...
Ajax Ban Fans From Taking Signs Asking Players For Their Shirts
Trends in football come and go, and they often divide opinion amongst fans. One new trend that seems to have most fans in agreement is signs asking for players shirts after the game. It’s agreed by most fans that this new trend, adopted mainly by younger children, is a big no no. Now, Dutch giants Ajax have taken the brave step of requesting fans don’t bring the signs into the stadium on match days. The Amsterdam club have said the players are unable to fulfil all the requests from fans and that as most of made from cardboard, they’re a fire hazard. During the recent Super Cup match between Ajax and PSV, several signs were taken off fans in an attempt to show their desire to clamp down on the signs. A constant site in the stadium The trend appeared to begin after the COVID-19 lockdown, as ...
What Is xG In Football? Everything You Need To Know About Expected Goals
Every season there is a new data metric or analytical tool being used by the best clubs to optimize performance. Over the past few seasons xG has risen to the top. Here we look at what it is and how it’s calculated. What is xG? xG stands for Expected Goals and it is the likelihood of a player scoring based on the situation they are in. xG can be implemented for a player or a whole team and it allows you to see how effective they are in front of goal. xG values range from 0 to 1 and the higher the value the more likely the shot will be a goal. A good example of this is a penalty which has a value of 0.76 meaning a higher chance of a goal. Each season xG is becoming more popular, with Sky now implementing the metric in their game analysis before, during and after the games. How is xG c...
Bet Of The Day: Football Betting Tips For Monday 1st August 2022
We have been busy this morning here at Sportslens to bring you our football bet of the day for Monday – read on to see what we are predicting for Watford’s Championship opener against Sheffield United. Top 5 New Football Betting Sites Bet of the Day: Emmanuel Denis to Score / Draw / Both Teams to Receive a Card – @ 14/1 with bet365 Monday’s Bet of the Day: Watford vs Sheffield United Kicking off Monday the right way, we have decided to go with a bet builder for our bet of the day. Emmanuel Denis to Score Our first selection sees us attempting to predict a goalscorer for this evening, and we are expecting a fruitful season ahead for Watford’s Emmanuel Dennis. Certainly one of the few shining lights in an otherwise dismal campaign last term, the Nigerian scored ...
Both Teams To Score Tips For Accumulators: Best BTTS Tips Today Monday 1st August 2022
We’re taking a look ahead to Monday’s action across Europe. There are three ‘both teams to score’ selections in total, and a combined accumulator has odds amounting to roughly 4/1. 888Sport are also offering customers the chance to claim £30 in free bets – read on to find out more. Top 5 New Football Betting Sites Both Teams To Score Tips With a combined total odds of roughly 4/1, a £30 stake using 888Sport’s welcome bonus would yield a returns of around £135! How to Claim the 888Sport Betting Offer? 888Sport’s offer is one of the best around and is simple to claim. Follow our three-step guide below, your £30 worth of free bets. Click here to sign up to 888sport and deposit using promo code 30FB. Place a bet of £10 or more at odds of 1/2 or higher. You’ll then receive £30 in free bets, plu...
Football’s Youngest Ever Captains: Martin Odegaard Joins the Likes of Fabregas and Totti
Taking on the mantle of club captain is always a prestigious position, let alone at the age of 23 – that is exactly what new Arsenal talisman Martin Odegaard has achieved after just one full season at the Emirates. The Norwegian joins an illustrious club of young captains that have shown the necessary character on and off the pitch to lead their respective teams. We are taking a look at some of the huge names in world football down the years who have been named club captain at a young age. Steven Gerrard – 23 Years Old After exploding on the scene as a fiery teenager, Steven Gerrard’s legacy as arguably Liverpool’s greatest ever captain started in 2003 as he took the armband for the first time aged 23. Just one year later, the future England captain led the Reds to a breathtaking Champions...
Fantasy Premier League Tips: The Top 5 Best Value Players For 22/23 Season
The wait is almost over with Premier League football returning on Friday. As we count down the days let’s look at the Top 5 best value players for Fantasy Premier League this season. 5. Kieran Trippier – Price £5m Club – Newcastle United Pricing at £5m Kieran Trippier comes in at a superb price for the upcoming FPL season. Eddie Howe’s Magpies looked a rejuvenated side in the back end of last season and will look to carry that form into the new season. Trippier is a solid defender who has the ability to put a wicked cross into the box and this alongside his fantastic set-piece taking gives him the chance to score highly this season. Trippier is another player looking to start strong with the World Cup looming and looking for a starting place in the England side. Trippier has been sel...
Love Island Final 2022: Odds, Predictions and Tips
The 2022 Love Island final is here and we have our final four couples after eight weeks of drama in Majorca ready to battle it out for the £50,000 cash prize. The final four couples remaining after a summer of madness in the Love Island villa are: Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu Andrew Le Page and Tasha Ghouri Luca Bish and Gemma Owen Dami Hope and Indiyah Polack Latest Love Island Male Winner Odds at Paddy Power Latest Love Island Female Winner Odds at Paddy Power Latest Love Island Winning Couple Odds at Paddy Power Latest Love Island Winning Couple Without Davide and Ekin-Su Odds at Paddy Power Best Love Island Betting Sites With Free Bets Already used these offers? There are more free bets to choose from – check out our list of the best betting sites. Will Davide and Ekin-Su ...
Ffos Las Placepot Tips Today | Tote Placepot Picks, Tues 2nd Aug 2022
See our Ffos Las placepot tips today for the races on Tuesday 2nd August. For many, having a bet on the horses is as simple as picking a fancy and then placing a bet on it to win – but there are other ways to you enjoy an afternoon at the races, like the popular daily tote placepot. We explain more about the placepot bet below, plus give you our daily placepot tips – today from the races at Ffos Las on Tuesday. So, yes, the ‘great news’ for horse racing punters is there are many different types of bets that can increase your enjoyment of this sport and also potentially give you better returns from the bookmakers. With that in mind, the Tote Placepot is certainly a bet that’s worth getting to know a bit better. Bet £5 Get £20 In Free Bets Claim Offer New customers online only. Place your fi...
Each-Way Horse Racing Tip | Catterick Best Bet, Tues 2nd Aug
See our each-way tip today, which comes at Catterick races today. Their 6-race card starts at 2.10pm and runs till 4.45pm. See below what our value horse racing each-way tip of the day is from the races at Catterick on Tuesday and why we’ve picked out this horse. Best Horse Racing Betting Offers & Free Bets Already claimed these betting offers? You can check out the best horse racing betting sites and add more top bookmakers to your portfolio. RELATED: Today’s Races – Cards, Tips & Results from Today’s Meetings Each-Way Horse Racing Tip Of The Day at Windsor Races – Tuesday 2nd August 3.15 Catterick: MISSCARLETT (e/w) @ 11/1 with 10Bet Been running over the sticks so heads here fit and well. Back on the grass here today and on a low mark of just 47 makes him interesting. The ...
2022 Prix Rothschild Betting Tip & Entries | Saffron Beach To Shine
The 2022 Prix Rothschild (Group One) is the big standout horse race this midweek as a decent field head to Deauville racecourse in France on Tuesday (2nd Aug). Trainer Aidan O’Brien has won the race twice 2017 and is represented again – this time with the Ryan Moore-ridden Tenebrism, but we are taking their horse on! You can see our Prix Rothschild best bet below. Best Horse Racing Betting Offers & Free Bets Already claimed these betting offers? You can check out the best horse racing betting sites and add more top bookmakers to your portfolio. DID YOU KNOW? All of the last 10 Prix Rothschild winners were aged 3 or 4 years-old When Is The 2022 Prix Rothschild? The Prix Rothschild is a Group One race run over one mile for 3+ year-old filly and mares. 🕙Time: 2:33pm📅Date: ...
Lucky 15 Tips Today | Andy Newton’s Racing Best Bets, 2nd Aug
More Lucky 15 tips today to add to your betting slips on Tuesday 2nd August, as Andy Newton gives you his four horse racing best bets from across the UK meetings at Ffos Las, Catterick, Chelmsford and Kempton today. Best Horse Racing Betting Offers & Free Bets Already claimed these betting offers? You can check out the best horse racing betting sites and add more top bookmakers to your portfolio. Back today’s Lucky 15 tips in an acca @ 13/1 with BetUK (click the betslip below). Plus, why not work out what today’s picks could win by using our Lucky 15 bet calculator for free? Here are our four best horse racing tips to include in your Lucky 15 bet slip, plus join the BetUK ‘Acca Club’ and get 5 profit boosts to use on accas with different numbers of selections (Ts&C’s apply), plus B...
