Saturday’s football tips: Manchester City corners could rack up at Forest

Nottingham Forest fans are still dreaming of seeing Champions League football at the City Ground next season but they could crash out of the top four if results don't go their way this weekend.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side have hit a bump since battering Brighton 7-0 a month ago, going five games without a win inside 90 minutes.

They still sit third in the table but today host a Manchester City side who are lurking just one point behind them.

And the fallen champions are showing signs of life again, with wins over Spurs and Plymouth in their last two outings.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City top betting tips

Santo will no doubt stick with the game plan that has worked so well for him this season, with Forest sitting back then looking to pounce with speedy counter-attacks.

It has served them well against the big boys, with Liverpool, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Spurs all failing to win at the City Ground.

But Pep Guardiola's side beat them 3-0 at the Etihad and that's why BoyleSports make City odds-on favourites at 20/23.

What was noticeable in Forest's home games with Arsenal and Liverpool was the corner count, with the home team losing 9-0 and 11-3 respecitvely.

That makes over 6.5 City corners a great option today at 6/5 with BoyleSports while backing Guardiola's side at -2.5 in that handicap also appeals at 13/10.

Liverpool vs Southampton top betting tips

Liverpool's march towards the Premier League crown should continue when rock-bottom Southampton pitch up at Anfield today.

This game falls between two huge Champions League games with PSG for the Reds so Arne Slot might be tempted to make changes after a tiring shift in Paris on Thursday.

Darwin Nunez could the nod up front after setting up Liverpool's winner off the bench in midweek. He's 5/2 with BoyleSports for another assist and the same firm price the Uruguayan at evens for a goal.

Southampton have actually been pretty competitive against the Anfield giants this season, losing 3-2 and 2-1 in their two meetings. They could get chances today if the Reds take their eye off the ball and striker Paul Onuachu is 11/10 just to have an effort on target.

Brentford vs Aston Villa top betting tips

Aston Villa are another team hoping to avoid a Champions League hangover back on Premier League duty as they make the trip to Brentford tonight.

Unai Emery's side are in control of their last-16 tie with Club Brugge after an excellent 3-1 win in Belgium on Tuesday night.

But they were a little lucky in that game and Brentford have the players to ask questions of Villa's defence. The Bees are 6/5 at BoyleSports for a win and that looks decent value with Thomas Frank's side unbeaten in three.

We should see goals at both ends in this one and combining BTTS with no draw appeals at 21/20.

Aberdeen vs Queen's Park top betting tips

There's just one Scottish Cup quarter-final tie today but it should be a good one as Queen's Park look to claim another scalp at Pittodrie.

The Spiders caused one of the biggest shocks in Scottish Cup history when they beat Rangers 1-0 at Ibrox in the last round.

They now have another tough tie on the road in Aberdeen, with Jimmy Thelin's side picking up form again after a horror run.

The Dons beat Dunfermline 3-0 at home in the last round and Queen's Park are a similar standard of opposition. So I fancy the home win with under 3.5 goals today at evens with BoyleSports.

Queen's Park should get stuck in and a double on midfield duo Sean Welsh and Jack Turner going into the book pays 11/1 with Bet365. Welsh has picked up nine yellows this term while Turner has been carded five times.

Saturday's Super Singles

• Manchester City -2.5 corner handicap 13/10 BoyleSports
• Darwin Nunez anytime scorer Evens BoyleSports
• BTTS and no draw in Brentford v Villa 21/20 BoyleSports

Long shot

• Jack Turner and Sean Welsh to be carded 11/1 Bet365

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Racing tips

Cairnzy is hoping it's Grim for the bookies as he looks to get the weekend off to a flying start.

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