Friday’s football tips: In-form Jesus can answer Arsenal’s prayers against Ipswich

Arsenal look like being the only creditable challengers to runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool and they should keep their title hopes alive with a home win over struggling Ipswich Town tonight.

With Manchester City forgetting how to win games of football and Chelsea dropping five points in their last two matches, the Gunners are the only team who seem capable of reeling in Arne Slot's side.

A win over the Tractor Boys would move them above both Nottingham Forest and the Blues into second place so there's plenty of motivation for Mikel Arteta's men.

And with Arsenal crushing Crystal Palace 5-1 on the road in their last outing, it would be a major surprise if Kieran McKenna's boys avoided defeat.

Arsenal vs Ipswich Town top betting tips

It will be interesting to see how Arsenal will cope with the absence of key man Bukayo Saka after he was crocked in the win over Palace.

But the return to form of Gabriel Jesus is a massive bonus for Arteta and the Brazilian's confidence will be soaring after netting five times in his last two games.

That should keep Jesus in the side and he's a tempting evens with BoyleSports to keep his scoring run going here.

Ipswich head into this game off the back of a 4-0 battering by Newcastle so it could get ugly if they concede early. It's hard finding value with the Gunners such heavy favourites but backing them to win both halves pays 20/21.

I'd imagine Ipswich will defend pretty deep and that will increase the chances of a penalty being awarded. BoyleSports are offering 17/10 on the ref pointing to the spot at some point.

Brighton and Hove Albion vs Brentford top betting tips

Brentford are still seeking their first away win in the Premier League this season and have another chance to break that hoodoo when they visit Brighton tonight.

Both sides are in poor form, with the Bees losing three in a row and Brighton going five games without a win. But there's plenty of firepower in both squads so I reckon this will be an entertaining game.

BTTS pays just 4/9 with BoyleSports but if you combine that with no draw then the odds increase to 11/10 with the same firm.

Kaoru Mitoma's pace is a big threat for the Seagulls and the Japanese winger looks decent value for an assist at 10/3.

Dunfermline vs Falkirk top betting tips

The action in the SPFL Championship tonight should be pretty spicy as Dunfermline take on leaders Falkirk in a derby that usually provides plenty of thrills.

The Pars head into the game in disarray after manager James McPake was axed with the team sitting second bottom of the table after winning just four of their 18 league games so far.

In stark contrast, Falkirk are flying and John McGlynn's men can move eight points clear of Livingston at the top with a win.

BoyleSport make them 7/10 favourites but you can boost the odds to 21/10 by backing the Bairns at -1 in the handicap. Over 1.5 Falkirk goals also looks decent value at 10/11.

We should see a few corners after 10 were racked up in the last meeting earlier this season. Betting on over 10.5 flag kicks in this one pays evens at BoyleSports.

Friday's Super Singles

• Gabriel Jesus anytime scorer Evens BoyleSports
• Kaoru Mitoma assist 10/3 BoyleSports
• Falkirk -1 handicap 21/10 BoyleSports

Upcoming match previews and betting tips

•  Fri 19:30 Brighton and Hove Albion vs Brentford
• Fri 20:15 Arsenal vs Ipswich Town
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