SlipsTips shares a selection ahead of this evening's Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal.
PSG vs Arsenal (Saturday, 17:00)
Continental supremacy is on the line as Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal lock horns for the Champions League trophy in Budapest on Saturday evening.
Both heavyweights arrive at this end of season showpiece having already wrapped up their respective domestic titles, and each will now be determined to cap it off by claiming European glory.
I've already covered the Bet Builder market, but this time I'm turning my attention towards a player-based selection at the Puskas Arena.
The player catching my eye is Bukayo Saka, who looks worth backing to commit two or more fouls at even-money (1/1) with Paddy Power.
At first glance, Saka may seem an unlikely candidate given his attacking qualities, but there is a growing body of evidence to suggest he is no stranger to attracting the referee's attention.
Indeed, that aspect of his game was particularly noticeable when Arsenal and PSG met in last season's Champions League.
The two clubs faced off during the league phase before renewing acquaintances in the semi-finals, with Saka committing multiple fouls in all three of those encounters.
It's also worth highlighting that the Arsenal ace collected a yellow card in both legs of the semi-final tie.
That willingness to overstep the mark has been evident domestically too, with Saka averaging 1.34 fouls per game in the Premier League this season.
Digging a little deeper, that number was trending upwards towards the end of the campaign, with Saka penalised more than once in five of his final nine top-flight appearances.
Operating predominantly from the right flank of Arsenal's attack, there is every chance that trend continues against a PSG side packed with elite talent.
Saka is expected to spend plenty of time in the vicinity of Nuno Mendes and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, two players who have drawn averages of 1.64 and 1.92 fouls per game respectively across Ligue 1 and the Champions League this season.
Recommended Bet
- Bukayo Saka To Commit 2+ Fouls – 1/1 (PaddyPower)
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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