As we approach the last international break of 2023, we have a lineup of thrilling games. Today, we will explore these matches, providing bet predictions and examining the betting offers on **BetKing** . **Wolves vs. Tottenham Hotspur** Last time out, Spurs suffered a 4-1 defeat to Chelsea, a defeat that ended their unbeaten start to the season. However, the loss went beyond the scoreline. Cristian Romero’s straight red card means he will be absent for three games, while young fullback Destiny Udogie, who received a red card due to a double booking, will miss one game. Also, Micky van de Ven had to be substituted after tearing his hamstring, sidelining him for a minimum of three weeks. This implies that three out of Spurs’ four starting defenders will be unavailable for this match at the Molineux. James Maddison, who has contributed to eight goals in eleven games since joining Spurs, will also be out with an ankle injury. To add to the setbacks, Richarlison underwent surgery during the week and is currently without a definite return date. Wolves are coming off a brutal defeat to Sheffield United which handed the Blades their first 3 points of the season. Sheffield held a narrow 1-0 lead until the final minutes of the game when Wolves’ Jean-Ricner Bellegarde netted an 89th-minute equalizer. Despite the hope for shared points, Sheffield’s Olivier Norwood converted a penalty in the 90+10th minute, leading to a jubilant Bramall Lane. This defeat has raised some concerns for Wolves. While Bellegarde’s goal means that they have now scored in each of their last 10 league games, their defensive performance is worrisome, with just one clean sheet in their last 14 games dating back to last season. Wolves emerged victorious in this fixture last season, but they have not defeated Spurs in consecutive league games at Molineux since December 1968. Notably, in 50% of the 18 meetings between these teams, the away side has secured all three points. However, considering Spurs’ significantly weakened squad, securing a victory will prove to be an even more challenging task for them. Therefore, ahead of this game, the most reliable betting market for our online sports betting community appears to be goals. In each of Wolves’ last 8 games, both teams have scored, and under the management of Ange Postecoglou, Spurs have found the back of the net in every match. **Betting Tips:**
**Arsenal vs. Burnley** Going into Wednesday’s Champions League game against Sevilla, Arsenal had lost two games in a row. They suffered a 3-1 defeat against West Ham in the League Cup and a 1-0 loss away to Newcastle in the EPL, with the latter making headlines for controversial VAR decisions and Mikel Arteta’s post-match comments. Therefore, there was a sense of relief when the Gunners broke the losing streak with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Sevilla - a game in which they limited the visitors to just 1 shot all game. That defeat to Newcastle was Arsenal’s first loss in the league this season, also notably being the first match in which they failed to score, managing only one shot on target. However, the Gunners boast an impressive record of being undefeated in 37 home league matches against newly promoted sides, securing 32 wins and 5 draws. Just two weeks ago, they convincingly beat Sheffield United 5-0, with Eddie Nketiah scoring a hat-trick. Given this track record, we expect Arsenal to emerge victorious in the upcoming game, with **BetKing** offering the best odds among all betting sites for this. In terms of player availability, Gabriel Jesus, Thomas Partey, and Takehiro Tomiyasu will be sidelined for the game. On a more positive note, Martin Ødegaard and Eddie Nketiah, who both missed the midweek clash against Sevilla, may be included. After losing 10 of their first 11 Premier League encounters against Arsenal, Burnley has turned the tide by winning one and drawing three of their last five matches against the Gunners. Notably, the Clarets remain undefeated in their last two away games at Arsenal, securing one win and one draw, marking a significant improvement from their nine consecutive losses between 1975 and 2019. Despite this positive form at the Emirates by the Clarets, there is skepticism about Burnley’s ability to maintain the trend. Vincent Kompany, their manager, has faced considerable criticism this season for not embracing the reality that his team is among the weakest in the league. Kompany has adhered to the possession-based style that brought success in the Championship, but it has proven less effective in the Premier League, leading to concerns about its suitability for Burnley’s current situation. There is a growing consensus that a more cautious approach to games is needed. For many, it feels like a matter of time before he loses his job. **Betting Tips:**
**Manchester United vs. Luton Town** Manchester United is a team in disarray and that’s putting it mildly. When the fixtures list came out in the summer, this game was probably earmarked as an easy win for the Red Devils, but the events in recent months have given us cause to doubt. Despite a historical dominance, with Manchester United winning 18 consecutive home league games against Luton Town, a streak dating back to 1899, the prevailing sentiment is that the upcoming match is unlikely to be a straightforward one for the Red Devils. Erik ten Hag is dealing with the aftermath of a devastating loss to Copenhagen in the Champions League, which has left his team at the bottom of Group A. Despite Manchester United taking the lead twice, Copenhagen equalized on both occasions, and Roony Bardghji securing a remarkable 4-3 victory with a goal in the 87th minute. Man Utd summer signing, Rasmus Højlund, got a brace in that loss and now jointly leads the Champions League goal chart. He’s yet to score a league goal for the club, but there is a widespread belief that he might change that this upcoming weekend. The defeat against Copenhagen marked Manchester United’s ninth loss in just 17 games this season, with seven of those matches seeing them concede three or more goals. The concerning trend extends to their performances at Old Trafford, where they have suffered identical 3-0 losses in their last two games. This has added an extra layer of anxiety for fans who have not witnessed their team lose three consecutive matches at Old Trafford since 1962. Luton Town was denied a famous victory against Liverpool on Sunday but would still be proud of their 1-1 draw with the Reds. Interestingly, it was Tahith Chong, a product of Manchester United’s academy, who scored for the Hatters. As fate would have it, this weekend will see another Manchester United academy product, Teden Mengi, visit Old Trafford with Luton Town. Both Mengi and Chong will probably be motivated to make a statement against their former club. Luton Town also has their own share of veterans in Ross Barkley and Andros Townsend who, like we saw against Liverpool, can hurt any opponent if given the chance. So, while Manchester United should have the upper hand going into this game, we advise proceeding with caution. **Betting Tips:**
**Real Madrid vs. Valencia** Should Los Blancos avoid defeat against Valencia this Saturday, they would achieve their longest unbeaten home run against them in the league. Currently, Madrid boasts a record of 10 wins and 5 draws in their last 15 encounters with Valencia, and they haven’t suffered a home loss against them since a 3-2 defeat in 2008 when Valencia was under the management of Ronald Koeman. Real Madrid looked good in their 3-0 win over Braga in the Champions League on Wednesday. Brahim Diaz and Vinícius Jr provided a comfortable 2-0 lead for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, and Rodrygo, celebrating his new contract, sealed the win with a delightful lob over Braga’s Matheus. Notably, Kepa was absent from the game due to injury, but Andriy Lunin stepped in as a reliable deputy, making a crucial penalty save within the opening 5 minutes. Despite their impressive form across all competitions, Real Madrid are acutely aware of the importance of securing a win this weekend. Dropping points could cause falling further behind Girona and potentially being leapfrogged by Barcelona in the standings. Valencia’s performance this season has been a mixed bag, currently holding the 8th position on the table with 5 wins, 4 losses, and 3 draws—indicating a middle-of-the-pack status. Despite these relatively average statistics, they are on a positive trend, having gone undefeated in their last four games and are on the brink of a five-game unbeaten streak under Rubén Baraja, a feat not achieved since the tenure of Gennaro Gattuso. One encouraging aspect for Valencia heading to Santiago Bernabéu is their previous victory over Real Madrid (1-0) in May, although that came at the Mestalla. Looking at historical trends, Valencia hasn’t managed consecutive victories over Real Madrid since the days of Claudio Ranieri in 1998. It remains a challenging task for Valencia to secure an away win against a talented Real Madrid side that has shown impressive form, especially at home. **Betting Tips:**
**Napoli vs. Empoli** Napoli are coming off a 1-1 draw with Union Berlin - a game that saw the Germans snap their 12 game losing streak. Despite the disappointment for the reigning Italian champions, they maintained their 2nd position in the group, staying on track for a potential advancement to the Round of 16. The one bad news is that Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen continues to be sidelined with an injury and there’s no clear timeline for his return. Back in the Serie A, Napoli hosts Empoli in a game they’re expected to dominate and win. Empoli currently occupies the 19th position on the table, and their 4 league goals scored is by far the worst in Europe’s top 5 leagues, though we must note that 3 of those 4 goals came in their last 3 games. Their 8 losses in 11 games is the most they’ve suffered in Serie A history, and survival this season could be a tougher task than they imagined. Napoli is experiencing a less-than-ideal start to the season by usual standards. While their away performance in the league has been commendable, averaging 2.33 points per game, there’s been a notable decline in their home form, where they’re only averaging 1.4 points per game. Their last victory at home in all competitions came in September against Udinese. Since then, they’ve faced defeats against Real Madrid and Fiorentina, along with draws against Milan and Union Berlin. Despite this home struggle, the upcoming match against a struggling Empoli side presents an opportune moment for Napoli to break their streak. Empoli’s current form and Napoli’s overall quality make them strong favorites, and a comfortable win for the reigning champions is one of our betting tips today. **Betting Tips:**
**Chelsea vs. Manchester City** Since losing to Arsenal in early October, Manchester City have won 5 games in a row, scoring 17 goals. Erling Haaland, in particular, has been in peak form, contributing 7 of those 17 goals. Jérémy Doku showcased an exceptional performance in his recent start against Bournemouth, registering a goal and four assists. His absence from the starting lineup against Young Boys on Tuesday implies that Pep Guardiola may be strategically resting him for the upcoming match in London. Remarkably, Manchester City has won each of their last six meetings against Chelsea without conceding a goal. Given this impressive track record, there is little reason to doubt the extension of this streak as they prepare for their upcoming clash. Chelsea took advantage of Tottenham Hotspur’s misfortune on Monday night as they won 4-1. Spurs found themselves reduced to nine men early in the match, with Micky van de Ven and James Maddison also forced off the pitch due to injuries and Mauricio Pochettino wasted no time capitalizing on these setbacks. Nicolas Jackson exploited Tottenham’s commitment to a high defensive line and secured his first hat-trick for the club. Despite Jackson appearing somewhat shaky in front of goal, his performance got the job done, even if it was one of the least convincing hat-tricks seen in a while. There’s very little to suggest that this match won’t go in favor of Manchester City. They have a strong track record at Stamford Bridge in recent years, having won on each of their last three visits, and have not conceded a goal against Chelsea in all competitions since 2021. Last season, they defeated Chelsea four times: twice in the league and once each in the FA Cup and League Cup. Barring two red cards, a penalty, and injuries to two key Man City players, this should be another win for Pep Guardiola’s side. **Betting Tips:**
**Liverpool vs. Brentford** A heavily rotated Liverpool side suffered a 3-2 loss to Toulouse in the Europa League on Thursday evening, but prior to that, a strong Liverpool side were held to a draw by newly promoted Luton Town. These results have raised concerns for Jürgen Klopp, particularly given the team’s brilliant start to the season. Fortunately, the Reds still maintain strong positions in both the Europa League and the Premier League standings. Brentford is currently riding a three-game winning streak, securing victories against Burnley, Chelsea, and West Ham. Some might argue that it could have been a four-game streak if they had maintained their concentration in the match against Manchester United just over a month ago. Notably, the team has faced challenges since the David Raya’s move to Arsenal and Ivan Toney’s suspension. Despite these setbacks, their impressive ninth position in the league standings reflects the commendable performance of the team. Liverpool boasts an impressive record against Brentford at home, having won each of their last 7 encounters in all competitions, scoring 16 goals and conceding only once. Brentford has not kept a clean sheet in all 16 meetings with Liverpool, a streak dating back to April 1936. Despite a somewhat shaky 2022/23 campaign, Liverpool has reestablished Anfield as a fortress, winning all 8 home games this season, each by a margin of 2 or more goals. Newly crowned Premier League Player of the Month, Mo Salah has played a crucial role in this successful run, contributing 8 goals and 4 assists in 11 games. While there may be some resistance from Brentford, the formidable nature of Anfield makes it a challenging ground for visitors, and we expect a loss for the Bees. **Betting Tips:**
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