SlipsTips shares a Bet Builder double ahead of Aberdeen’s clash with Hearts in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday afternoon.
Aberdeen vs Hearts (Sunday, 15:00)
Aberdeen and Hearts will round off this weekend’s action in the Scottish Premiership when the pair square off at Pittodrie on Sunday afternoon.
Jimmy Thelin’s side will be targeting just their second home win of the season after playing out a 1-1 draw with Motherwell last time out.
As for league leaders Hearts, they will be looking to get back up and running after dropping points in a 1-1 draw with Dundee United a fortnight ago.
Jesper Karlsson 2+ Shots
For the first instalment of what will be a Bet Builder double, I’m keen to include Jesper Karlsson to attempt two or more shots during this contest. The Sweden international has looked like a classy operator since arriving at Pittodrie on a season-long loan deal from Bologna at the tail end of the summer transfer window.
One notable characteristic of Karlsson's playing style is the amount of shots that he has attempted during his time with the Dons thus far. In fact, the 27-year-old forward has averaged a team-high 3.52 shots per game across his first eight appearances for Aberdeen in the Scottish top-flight.
Drill deeper and you will discover that Karlsson has registered at least two shots on goal in all bar one of his eight Scottish Premiership outings this season, racking up 3+ in four of those appearances.
With that in mind, Karlsson represents value to deliver two or more efforts against a Hearts side that are conceding an average of 8.92 shots per game in the Scottish Premiership this season.
Both Teams to Receive a Card
I’m going to conclude the Bet Builder by opting for both teams to receive a card in what I suspect could be a fiery contest.
Aberdeen’s Scottish Premiership matches this season have produced an average of just under 5.2 cards per game, with the hosts collecting a hefty team average of 2.73 yellow cards per 90. Moreover, both teams have picked up a booking in four of the Dons’ five Scottish Premiership fixtures on home turf this term.
Hearts, on the other hand, are receiving an average of 2.08 cards per game in the Scottish top-flight this term, a figure that increases to 2.20 when taking on teams away from their Tynecastle home. What's more, each team has tackled their way into trouble in all five of the Jam Tarts’ Scottish Premiership road matches this season.
It’s also worth noting that five cards were flashed during the previous meeting between the pair this season, with Aberdeen clocking up two bookings to Hearts’ three.
Recommended Bet
- Jesper Karlsson 2+ Shots
- Both Teams to Receive a Card
- Bet Builder – 4/5 (bet365)
Grant Heaney, aka SlipsTips, is a Freelance Football and Darts Writer with over six years experience. Grant has written football and darts betting content for some of the biggest betting websites and newspapers in the UK. He is a Falkirk season ticket holder and avid watcher of football and darts, whether it be UK-based or further afield. You can find all of his tips on X @SlipsTips
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