"Aberdeen hold plenty of appeal with a +1 start on the Handicap. The Dons are currently enjoying a five-game unbeaten run across all competitions, not to mention they have avoided defeat in each of their previous three home games with Rangers, triumphing when the pair last crossed paths at Pittodrie this season. Rangers have struggled on their travels this term, winning just eight of their 16 Scottish Premiership games away from home thus far."

"Liverpool may boast the league’s 2nd-best defensive record, but recent performances suggest cracks are beginning to show. They shipped three goals to Fulham last weekend, conceded early against Southampton the week before, and were fortunate to escape with a clean sheet against Everton after several defensive lapses.

Adding to their recent struggles, Liverpool have also exited the Champions League and lost the League Cup final to Newcastle in quick succession. While they’ve been the standout team in England for much of the season, these signs hint at a potential dip in form as the campaign winds down.

On the other hand, West Ham average over a goal per game in the league and have a track record of troubling top sides, claiming away wins over both Arsenal and Newcastle this season. With both teams having plenty to play for, BTTS looks like solid value at 1.85."

"Newcastle haven’t been as dominant as they would have liked to have been at St James’ Park this season but have still managed to win eight of their 14 assignments at home. They enter this game on the back of four straight wins across all competitions, the Carabao Cup success seems to have really motivated them to finish the campaign strongly. 

There is a lot more riding on this game for Newcastle than there is for Manchester United. The Red Devils are likely to rotate their side with the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie against Lyon to come during the week. The Europa League is likely to be the main focus given that Manchester United need European qualification next season not just for footballing reasons, but also to help with their issues off the pitch and in recruitment for next season.

Newcastle ran out 2-0 winners in the initial meeting between the sides at Old Trafford. They were pretty convincing in victory, with two first half goals coming from Alexander Isak and Joelinton being enough to wrap up the victory. United only had one shot on target in that game, which is an attacking inconsistency that Newcastle can take advantage of again here.

United have only won four of their 15 away games in the Premier League this season and a trip to St James’ Park is arguably one of the toughest away assignments in the Premier League, especially when considering Newcastle’s recent form since the Carabao Cup final success. Newcastle can take advantage of United having one eye on their Europa League game and general poor performances on the road this season to come out on top here."

"Only Monza’s Armando Izzo has received more yellow cards than Nicolò Rovella in Serie A this season. The Lazio midfielder has amassed 11 bookings in just 26 league appearances while also picking up three more yellows and a red in the Europa League.

The Derby della Capitale has a long-standing reputation for chaos, and recent history backs that up. The last four league meetings between Lazio and Roma have produced a staggering 32 yellow cards and four reds, with Rovella himself entering the book in the reverse fixture.

On that day, his opposite number drew seven fouls, an ominous sign considering Rovella is likely to be tasked with containing Manu Kone once again on Sunday. The Roma midfielder has drawn an average of 2.92 fouls per 90 minutes in Serie A, and his aggressive ball-carrying style could easily lure Rovella into yet another mistimed challenge."