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Bet of the Day – Monday (January 8)

Bet of the Day
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We kick the week off with a trip to the DW Stadium for a match in the FA Cup.

We begin a new week with one final game in the FA Cup between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United. Our bet of the day points to a high-octane clash, with over 4.5 cards expected.

To validate our prediction of over 4.5 cards, we will analyze the referee stats for this match and evaluate the disciplinary records of both teams.

🎲 Bet of the Day: Wigan vs Manchester United

For Monday’s third-round FA Cup contest at the DW Stadium, Anthony Taylor will be the referee. The Englishman has officiated 22 games this season, giving out two red cards and 100 yellow cards in total. On average, he has issued 4.55 yellow cards per game and a total of 14 in his last two matches alone.

In Wigan’s last seven games, there were more than 4.5 cards shown. The Latics have the worst disciplinary record in League One, with three red cards and 75 yellow cards in 25 matches. On average, they receive 3.0 yellow cards per game. Sean Clare is the player who has received the most cards in the team, with eight yellow cards in 23 appearances.

Manchester United rank mid-table in the Premier League for bookings this season. The Red Devils have received 47 yellow cards and one red card in 20 matches. Their average rate of yellow cards is 2.4 per game. Bruno Fernandes has been the player with the most yellow cards in the team this season, with seven.

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🤔 Bet of the Day FAQs

What is the bet of the day?

Bet of the Day is the bet we believe has the best chance of succeeding in the day’s football matches.

Our expert tipsters browse through all available bets, exhaustively researching all avenues, before deciding on the bet that has the best chance of returning a profit.

How do we make our selection?

First, we look at value. We always aim to choose a bet with a realistic chance of returning a profit; one that offers good value in return for your investment.

We review all the stats, form guides, league positions, and head-to-head records of the teams involved across every fixture on the day to assess the most probable outcomes and best-value bets.

What makes our bet of the day special?

This is our most confident bet of the day. We spend a lot of time researching all available bets, picking the one we feel has a higher-than-normal chance of returning a profit.

But like all forms of gambling, we can never guarantee a winner. So please gamble responsibly.

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