It was a case of close but no cigar for Arsenal in 2024 but they will be hoping to kick off the new year with a win at Brentford to keep them in the Premier League title hunt.
While the Gunners made plenty of progress in England's top flight and the Champions League last term, they ended the season without any silverware.
The title remains their holy grail but they already trail Liverpool by nine points so they can ill afford another slip when they head across London to take on Brentford.
Brentford vs Arsenal top betting tips
Strong home form is the reason why Brentford sit nine points above the drop zone but the Bees lost for the first time at the Gtech this term when Nottingham Forest beat them 2-0 just before Christmas.
On the same day, Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 5-1 away from home and they've also netted five times on the road against West Ham and Sporting Lisbon inside the last two months.
That's why BoyleSports make them 4/11 hot favourites today but Brentford look a bit overpriced at 6/1 given their impressive home form this term.
Thomas Frank's side have drawn just one blank at home all season so BTTS is pretty skinny at 7/10 but adding on over 2.5 goals boost the odds to evens.
Martin Odegaard's creativity will be key for Mikel Arteta's side and I like the 10/3 at BoyleSports for the playmaker to chip in with an assist.
Kevin Schade is always a threat for the Bees and if he starts again could be worth a punt at evens just to have an effort on target.
Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers top betting tips
It's a busy day of games in the EFL Championship and leaders Leeds United will be confident of chalking up another win when Blackburn Rovers come calling.
Although Rovers sit fifth, their form over the festive period has been poor, taking just a point from their last three games.
Leeds have won their last nine at home and are on a six-game unbeaten run so it's no surprise to see them as BoyleSports' 1/3 hot favourites.
Daniel Farke's side have scored seven goals across their last two at home so combining a Leeds win with over 2.5 goals looks a decent shout at 11/10.
The leaders have won 5-0, 7-1 and 9-2 on the corner count in their last three games so it could pay to back them in the corner handicap today. BoyleSports price Leeds -4.5 at 23/20 in that market.
Sunderland vs Sheffield United top betting tips
Sunderland and Sheffield United have both lost ground in the title race of late, taking just one point from their last two games.
That blip has seen the Blades surrender top spot in the EFL Championship so they will be determined to bounce back with a win at the Stadium of Light.
But Chris Wilder's squad remains ravaged by injuries and the Black Cats have yet to taste the defeat at home this season.
It points towards a tight and tense 90 minutes so the half-time draw appeals at 20/21 with BoyleSports.
Sunderland's last two home games have been fiery affairs with 16 yellows and one red flashed across both matches.
Over 52.5 booking points looks good at 11/8 with Betfred while BoyleSports have a market on certain players going in the book.
Blades stopper Anel Ahmedhodzic is 19/10 for a seventh card this term while Sunderland's Luke O'Nien is 9/4 for a fourth card in seven games.
Wednesday's Super Singles
- Martin Odegaard assist 10/3 BoyleSports
- Leeds win and over 2.5 goals 11/10 Bet365
- Luke O'Nien to be carded 9/4 BoyleSports
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Racing tips
Rizzel and Cairnzy are hoping to start 2025 with a bang as they pick out some New Year's Day horses to watch.
As always, leave your own comments and tips below
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Let’s hope 2025 brings everyone continued good health, wealth & happiness ✅
Happy new year folks. 3 early bets for me seeing as off the drink for another few weeks yet…
Insured 2+ gls at Ladbrokes pays 19/5+
Barnsley, Bristol Rovers, Crawley, Wycombe, Notts County & Sutton
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3+ corners each team 8fold pays 15/2 Skybet
Shef Wed, Blackpool, Crawley, Mansfield, Wigan, Barrow, Tranmere & Notts County
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PP insured 5fold pays 11/2+
Millwall v Oxford – 9+ corners
Cardiff v Coventry – 9+ corners
Bristol Rovers v Leyton Orient – Orient to score 2+
Portsmouth v Swansea – Swansea to score
York v Gateshead – GIBH
BRENTFORD v ARSENAL
Over 1.5 match goals
Martinelli to commit a foul
1/1 NAP (SkyBAB)
BRENTFORD
Double chance
21/10 NB (Various)
WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIPS
DOBEY / RYDZ
Both to checkout bullseye
7/2 LS (Sky)
Double bullseye longshot lands early in both👍✅
Happy & peaceful New year to all👍
Happy New year folks
Happy new year to all , no tips from me today not got time to look at all the efl games so just guna follow a few tips off the site ,
Brentford v Arsenal
Arsenal to win -1.5 Asian Handicap at 2.100 (NAP)
Prediction 1-3
Best of luck
Happy New year to one and all
Wrexham
Stevenage
Salford
Over 0.5tgs treble 5/4
Wycombe over 1.5mgs
Burton over 2.5mgs
Crawley btts
Cardiff over 1.5mgs
4 fold 7/1
7 fold 17/2
Couple of long shots from sky dartsmas
20+ 180s in afternoon session & 3+ mgs goals in Arsenal game 4/1
Price to checkout 170 & Odegaard to score from outside box 80/1
Good luck
Wrexham
Stevenage
Salford
Over 0.5tgs treble 5/4
Wycombe over 1.5mgs
Burton over 2.5mgs
Crawley btts
Cardiff over 1.5mgs
4 fold 7/1
7 fold 17/2
Couple of long shots from sky dartsmas
20+ 180s in afternoon session & 3+ mgs goals in Arsenal game 4/1
Price to checkout 170 & Odegaard to score from outside box 80/1
Good luck
Happy new year guys
Greetings from Pt
WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIPS (Sky)
DOBEY v PRICE
– Over 7.5 sets 5/6 NB
– Dobey +1.5 sets 1/2
– Prediction 5-4 Dobey
MVG v RYDZ
– Over 7.5 sets 1/1
– Rydz most 180s 10/11
– Prediction 3-5 Rydz
WRIGHT v BUNTING
– Over 7.5 sets 1/1
– Wright +2.5 sets 1/2
– Prediction 5-4 Wright
LITTLER v ASPINALL
– Over 6.5 sets 8/11 NAP
– Aspinall +3.5 sets 4/6
– Prediction 5-3 Littler
Total Sets 4 fold 12/1 LS
QPR v Watford 8.75/1 WH
Porteous & Dunne to be carded plus 2+ cards
3pm acca
Over (1.5)
Over/Under Leeds United Total Goals 1.5 / Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers
Kidderminster Harriers and Over 2.5 Goals
Match Betting and Total Goals 2.5 / Kidderminster
Harriers v Rushall Olympic
Burnley
Match Betting / Burnley v Stoke City
Blackpool
Match Betting / Blackpool v Shrewsbury Town
Wycombe Wanderers
Match Betting / Wycombe Wanderers v Exeter City
7/1
Shi te
Over 1.5 team goals treble
Crewe
Oldham
Gateshead
10.5/1 Skybet
💩💩
Jack butland now out of the Rangers Celtic game. Rangers captain Taverner also out. Celtic 23/20 to win and 11/4 with BTTS
Hoopy new year everyone 🍀🍻
Jobe Bellingham to score and be carded 16/1 Boylesports 👍
Schoolboy error with this bet. It’s 33/1 at MGM bet but already placed with Boylesports. Boylesports got to be up there with the worst bookies about
Inplay Israel
Maccabi Givat Shmuel v Hapoel Kiryat Ono
Over 6.5 5/6
Over 7.5 5/2
Over 8.5 6/1