Big Betting Tips for Today: Manchester City vs Arsenal and Lyon vs Paris Saint-Germain
Manchester City vs Arsenal. Aubameyang the value goalscorer bet in a high-scoring clash
Pep Guardiola's men have kept just three clean sheets in 14 league games, but scored a formidable 72 goals in 19 home games in all competitions this season.
Having provided six goals in just his last five starts, Sergio Aguero looks a strong 7/2 (4.50) to open the scoring in what promises to be an entertaining clash at the Etihad Stadium.
The Argentina international has been on target in seven of his last 11 matches against the Gunners in all competitions, and is a solid 8/11 (1.73) anytime bet to do so once again on current form.
Should Guardiola seek to make changes from the side that went down 2-1 at Newcastle, he also has the luxury of an in-form Gabriel Jesus to bring into the line-up.
The 21-year-old has struck eight times in just his last four starts, and can also be backed at 4/5 (1.80) to strike anytime.
After opening the season with eight goals in his first 12 league games, Raheem Sterling has only scored twice in his most recent nine, but is on offer at 10/11 (1.91) to return to form by scoring for the second time this season against Arsenal.
However, the goalmouth action is unlikely to be confined to one end of the pitch considering City's recent defensive record and the calibre of striker available to Unai Emery.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang took his tally to 25 goals in 37 matches against Cardiff on Tuesday, reaching that figure in fewer games than any player in the club's history.
With six goals to his name in the last eight fixtures, odds of 17/2 (9.50) certainly seem generous on him opening the scoring on Sunday - not to mention 2/1 (3.00) anytime odds.
Meanwhile, strike partner Alexandre Lacazette has been on the scoresheet in three of his last four league appearances, so also offers plenty of temptation at 12/5 (3.40) to score at this stadium for the second visit in succession.
Mesut Ozil returned to the starting XI for the first league game since Boxing Day, although is a 9/2 (5.50) long shot to offer a reminder of his abilities with a high profile goal at the home of the champions.
Lyon vs Paris Saint-Germain. Kylian Mbappe could shine brightest
The World Cup winner cannot stop scoring and, having scored four times in this fixture in October, will be looking to pile more misery on the hosts
Paris Saint-Germain will be hoping to maintain their 13-point lead at the top of Ligue 1 when they travel to Lyon on Sunday night.
Thomas Tuchel’s dominant outfit have won 18 of the 20 league games they have played, drawing the other two, but face a long spell without Neymar after the Brazilian was confirmed to miss 10 weeks of action.
Despite the news that their star striker will be out for this clash against Ligue 1’s third-placed side, PSG are still 10/13 (1.77) favourites to take another three points.
Lyon can be backed at 29/10 (3.90) to be the first side to beat PSG in the league since Rennes managed it in May 2018, whilst the draw is available at 3/1 (4.0).
Although 10/13 (1.77) is a solid enough selection considering how impressive Les Parisiens have been this season, a better value bet can be found in the anytime goalscorer market.
Kylian Mbappe is already running roughshod over Ligue 1 this season with 18 goals in 15 games and looks an exceptional price at Evens (2.0) to score anytime on Sunday.
With the absence of Neymar, all eyes will be on Mbappe and Lyon will be having nightmares of the reverse fixture in Paris when the young Frenchman devastated them with four goals in 13 second half minutes.
Strike partner Edinson Cavani will also be looking to add to his tally of 16 Ligue 1 goals this season, having netted six across his last three, and is available at 23/25 (1.92).
RECOMMENDED BETS
Aubameyang to score anytime at 2/1 (3.00)
Kylian Mbappe to score anytime at Evens (2.0)
Source: Goal.com