Sheffield United appear to have one foot firmly in the Championship play-off final after a decisive 3-0 win away at Bristol City in the first leg. Unless something extraordinary happens, they should comfortably see the job through in tonight’s return leg at Bramall Lane.
The turning point in the first leg came when Rob Dickie was sent off just before half-time, allowing the Blades to convert a penalty and take control. Chris Wilder’s side added two more goals after the break, leaving them in a commanding position heading into the second leg.
Bristol City now face a monumental task. They must attack from the start to try and overturn the deficit, but bookmakers have priced them as 33/1 long shots to complete the comeback, according to BoyleSports.
Sheffield United vs Bristol City – Best Bets
An early goal for the hosts would likely put the tie beyond doubt, so punters may be torn between backing a high-scoring game or a more subdued affair. Both teams scored when these sides met during the regular season, including a 1-1 draw at Bramall Lane, so there is precedent for goals tonight.
Bristol City boss Liam Manning will expect a response from his players, and a spirited performance could lead to another BTTS (Both Teams to Score) result, priced at 20/23 with BoyleSports. Over 2.5 goals also carries promise at even money with the same bookmaker.
Given the Robins will need to take risks, they may leave themselves exposed to counter-attacks, making over 1.5 Sheffield United goals another appealing bet at evens.
Atalanta vs Roma – Top Picks
The battle for Serie A’s Champions League places is just as competitive, and tonight’s game between Atalanta and Roma could have a huge impact on the final standings.
Atalanta currently occupy third place, sitting five points ahead of sixth-placed Roma with only three games left. A win here would all but guarantee a top-four finish for Gian Piero Gasperini’s team.
Both sides head into the clash in good form. Atalanta are unbeaten in their last four league games, while Roma haven’t lost in Serie A since December. Claudio Ranieri has brought stability to Roma’s defence, with his side winning their last three outings 1-0.
With so much on the line, a cagey contest could be in store. Betting against both teams scoring offers value at 23/20 with BoyleSports. It could also be a busy night for the referee, making over 47.5 booking points at evens with Betfred a tempting wager. Roma defender Gianluca Mancini, who has two yellow cards in his last four games, is 2/1 to be booked.
Venezia vs Fiorentina – Betting Insight
Fiorentina are still clinging to hopes of Champions League qualification, and a win at struggling Venezia could reignite those aspirations. A victory would see them close the gap to Juventus and Lazio to just two points.
However, Venezia are just as desperate for points as they fight to stay in Serie A. A win would lift them out of the relegation zone and above Empoli and Lecce into 17th place—making this a huge encounter for both sides.
Fiorentina could still be feeling the effects of their midweek European semi-final, which went to extra time, so they may not be at their freshest. That makes BTTS (Both Teams to Score) a strong option at 5/6 with BoyleSports, while adding over 2.5 goals boosts odds to 8/5.
Venezia haven’t been overly aggressive in recent matches, with just two bookings in their last three, so backing Fiorentina to rack up the most booking points looks like smart value at 8/5 with Betfred.
Monday’s Best Singles
– Over 2.5 goals in Sheffield United v Bristol City – Evens (BoyleSports)
– Over 47.5 booking points in Atalanta v Roma – 21/20 (Betfred)
– Fiorentina to have most booking points – 8/5 (Betfred)
Racing Tip of the Day
Rizzel is hoping for a win with his top selection at Windsor, with Havanagreattime leading his picks for a strong run.
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