Tuesday’s football tips: Double your dough on Villa dishing out some Doku punishment

The race for a top-five finish in the Premier League is getting tighter and there's a huge game at the Etihad tonight as Manchester City take on Aston Villa.

Saturday's thumping 4-1 win for the Villans over Newcastle has really made things interesting, with just three points now separating third from seventh.

Now Unai Emery's side face another test of mettle against a City side who have finally hit form, with their 2-0 weekend win at Goodison making it just one defeat in their last nine.

Manchester City vs Aston Villa top betting tips

Manchester City have kept just two clean sheets in their last nine at home while Villa have netted two or more in their last eight in all competitions.

So it bodes well for an entertaining game tonight, especially with BTTS landing in seven of the last eight meetings. That's why backing both teams to score tonight pays just 4/9 at BoyleSports, although adding on no draw boost the odds to 11/10.

Emery's side have come out on top in the corner count in their last three meetings with City so there could be some value in backing Villa +1.5 in the corner handicap at 6/5.

Pep Guardiola will probably freshen things up a bit and if Jeremy Doku starts, I like the evens on offer at Betfair for the winger to be fouled over 1.5 times.

Barcelona vs Real Mallorca top betting tips

A thrilling La Liga title race is heading down the home straight and Barcelona have the chance to move seven points clear with a win over Mallorca tonight.

Both Barca and Real Madrid scored late winners at the weekend to maintain the status quo at the top so nerves are beginning to bite a bit.

Hansi Flick's side came from 3-1 down to beat Celta on Saturday and will be hoping for a less stressful 90 minutes against Mallorca.

BoyleSports make them 1/5 favourites but the Islanders won't be pushovers as they've lost just two of their last 10.

Having said that, Barcelona did romp to a 5-1 win away to Mallorca earlier this season so we should see a few goals. Over 3.5 strikes is a decent 23/20 at BoyleSports.

Raphinha's weekend double took his tally for the season to 34 so he looks good value as well at 11/10 for anytime scorer.

Valencia v Espanyol top betting tips

Valencia and Espanyol have both eased their relegation fears in recent weeks and they now collide at the Mestalla in an intriguing La Liga clash.

They sit level on 38 points, seven clear of the drop zone, and are among the form teams in Spain. Valencia are unbeaten in seven while Espanyol have lost just one of their last eight.

That makes it a tough one to call and the half-time draw could be a smart move for punters at 11/10 with BoyleSports.

Carlos Corberan has done an incredible job with Los Che, with Valencia's only defeats coming to Barcelona and both Madrid giants since he took the reins in January.

That makes me think his side will edge it tonight and combining a Valencia win with over 1.5 goals pays 6/5 with BoyleSports.

Tuesday's Super Singles

• Jeremy Doku fouled over 1.5 times Evens Betfair.
• Raphinha anytime scorer 11/10 BoyleSports.
• HT draw in Valencia v Espanyol 11/10 BoyleSports.

Upcoming match previews and betting tips

• Tue 18:00 Valencia vs Espanyol 
• Tue 19:45 Nantes vs PSG 
• Tue 20:00 Man City vs Aston Villa
• Tue 20:00 Barcelona v Real Mallorca
• SlipsTips’ Tips: Back even-money Bet Builder at the Etihad
• European BTTS Tips: Nantes to notch in 3/1 treble

Racing tips

Rizzel has flagged up three horses to watch today, with two of his picks coming at Hereford.

• Tuesday’s Racing Tips – The drop back to a Class 4 standard will see Tapley back in the winner’s enclosure

As always, leave your own comments and tips below.

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