Welcome back to MFT’s 10-1,000 betting challenge, where we aim for a 100x return on the original investment via a small stake betting strategy, prioritising low risk and low odds en route to a long-term target.
While this column is dedicated to high-probability tips, there is no guarantee of profit. If playing along, you should consider your own budget and confidence in the tip provided, and make your own decision whether to follow, cash out or continue at every stage. 18+, please gamble responsibly.
We will use a unit system for our stakes, allowing readers to set their own unit value that suits their own budget. For the sake of simplicity, for us, 1 unit = £1.
We will continue to transparently track our progress as far as we go on the path to 1,000, but will refresh our main tracking stake back to the starting point every time we surpass 100 units – a 10x ROI.
For the sake of consistency, all tips are placed using odds from bet365. It worth pointing out that with Bet365 we can paid out if our selection goes into a lead by two or more goals.
Bet 1 – Man City vs Aston Villa – Sunday 24th May at 4:30pm
Manchester City vs Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon carries huge significance for the home side. Pep Guardiola takes charge of his final home game as Manchester City manager, while Bernardo Silva and John Stones are also expected to make their Etihad farewells.
The expanded North Stand is expected to create a record attendance and the atmosphere should be one of the strongest seen at the ground this season.
Manchester City have scored two or more goals in 16 of their 18 home games this season, an 89% strike rate, averaging 2.44 goals per match. Their last four home fixtures have produced 3, 3, 2 and 2 goals, meaning they have cleared the 1.5 line in every game.
Erling Haaland has also scored in each of his last five matches and continues chasing the Premier League Golden Boot.
The corner numbers also support Manchester City dominance. They average seven home corners per game and have recorded three or more corners in 17 of 18 home matches this season, a 94% strike rate. Their last four home games have produced 9, 10, 8 and 6 corners, averaging 8.25 per game.
Aston Villa have conceded three or more corners in 13 of 18 away games and their away profile consistently points towards pressure. Manchester City's attacking process, home dominance and the emotional significance of the occasion supports Manchester City over 1.5 goals and Manchester City over 2.5 corners.
- Bet: City over 1.5 goals & City over 2.5 corners
- Odds: 1/4
- 10 units returns 12.50
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