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Friday Night Football Best Bets: April 1st

Sam Ingram

I come, once again, bearing another set of acca tips for Friday evening here at bettingexpert. We’ll be taking a less trodden path over in France, whilst simultaneously harnessing both Scottish and Portuguese footballing interests.

Friday 1st April Best Bets

Greenock Morton vs Kilmarnock: Kilmarnock Win
Braga vs Benfica: BTTS and Under 13 Corners
FC Villefranche Beaujolais vs Cholet: Villefranche Win and BTTS

Treble Odds: TBD

Odds above are via William Hill as of 22:00 March 30th 2022. Odds may now differ.

Odds below are best odds available as of 22:00 March 30th 2022. Odds may now differ.

Greenock Morton vs Kilmarnock Best Bet

Fri, 1st April, 19:45 (UK time)

Kilmarnock are on the march towards automatic promotion. Arbroath, the only part-time club in the Championship, continues to fight valiantly in second despite slipping away ever so slightly. With the gap now at four points with five games to go, it’s Killies to lose.

Derek McInness’ side have been assured in their business in recent weeks. In their last seven games, the East Ayrshire outfit claimed victory in six, alongside a bore-draw in Dunfermline.

Speaking of draws, the most recent head-to-head between Killie and Greenock Morton ended honours even at 1-1. This was, however, before McInnes took the reigns. Previous to the share of the spoils in December, Kilmarnock managed to twice do a number on the hosts earlier on in the season.

It has been an up and down season for Greenock Morton, similarly to recent campaigns at this level. In 2022, the Morton-based side won six, drew four and lost three. Yet, with five games to go and already seven points ahead of last season’s total, it’s a marked improvement.

Nevertheless, with the bookmakers pricing Kilmarnock above evens once again, it’s difficult to avoid. Considering their imperious form, the 2.10 is certainly one I’d recommend taking.

Selection: Kilmarnock Win
Best Odds: 2.10 (bet365)
Stakes: 10/10

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Braga vs Benfica Best Bet

Fri, 1st April, 20:15 (UK time)

Benfica haven’t had it all their own way this season. The Eagles’ position in the Primeira Liga’s BTTS rankings is a testament to that. Second to only Boavista, Benfica’s 18 of 27 games landing BTTS for punters raises a number of questions.

Defensively suspect but causing problems at the other end, it’s no wonder 1.66 is the offering for both to score on Friday.

It’s an interesting match-up, that’s for sure. Two sides still galavanting at the business end in Europe, meeting as a warm-up to the biggest game of the season. Liverpool awaits Benfica, whilst Rangers oppose Friday’s hosts.

Despite the enormity of the European ties ahead, Braga vs Benfica cannot be overlooked. Benfica brags a 12 point lead on Braga in fourth, with their real worries lying above them.

Sporting Lisbon are by no means out of reach just six points adrift in second. The difference between second and third in Portugal’s top-flight determines the route into the Champions League. As it stands, Benfica faces the task of navigating the qualification stages.

Both Braga and their visitors will have one eye on next week, that’s normal. However, that shouldn’t dampen what could be a goal-laden evening in Braga. In the most recent head-to-head, Benfica stormed to a 6-1 victory.

With BTTS pencilled in on the bet slip, there’s a head-to-head streak that looks inviting. In the last eight fixtures between the sides, under 10.5 corners have proved fruitful in each.

Benfica (10.48) and Braga (9.04) have both averaged less than 12 match corners per90 this season. Individually, Braga at home averages 5.29 per90, with Benfica hitting 6.15 – a collective total of 11.44.

Under 13 corners drags the bet builder selection up to a tad over evens. Food for thought.

Selection: BTTS and U13 Corners
Best Odds: 2.03 (bet365)
Stakes: 10/10

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FC Villefranche Beaujolais vs Cholet Best Bet

Fri, 1st April, 18:00 (UK time)

I am, admittedly, not an avid watcher of the French third division. Despite my lack of attention towards France’s lesser-known teams, there is a bet in the offing.

Cholet heads to Villefranche in what I’m hoping is a repeat of October’s meeting. It ended 3-4 in Cholet, as six goals were crammed into a second-half spectacle.

Like Benfica, Cholet have hit lofty heights in the National division’s BTTS charts. The visitors’ 18/27 games where both have scored has Cholet topping the charts. Interestingly, Villefranche (11 of 27) props up the BTTS standings with the lowest in the league.

Given the hosts’ lack of both sides scoring, William Hill has Friday’s tie priced at 2.05. This seems reasonable with the aforementioned statistics, but recent head-to-heads tell a different story.

Since 2018, the pair have faced each other on six occasions. Both teams muscled in on the scoresheet in 5 of 6 games, with over 2.5 goals banking in 4 of 6.

In the last four meetings, Villefranche have engineered a win whilst both have scored on three occasions. William Hill’s 4.00 for this to happen once again is tempting, especially with the visitors’ form.

Cholet haven’t won since the start of February, racking up four losses in the laboured process. At 4.00, I’m happy to pin my hopes on an October repeat.

Selection: Villefranche Win & BTTS
Best Odds: 4.00 (William Hill)
Stakes: 0.25/10

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