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Becky Ashton

Becky is a freelance sports reporter for The Independent. She has more than 25 years of experience as a journalist including football coverage for Manchester United and The EFL and a wider range of sports for BBC Sport, including F1 and tennis.

<p>Arsenal beat Juventus 4-0 in Italy last week </p>
Football

Arsenal vs Juventus prediction: Gunners should be too strong for Juve

Football

Chelsea vs Celtic prediction: Blues to ease to home victory?

Tennis

Davis Cup finals prediction: Italy to spoil Nadal’s farewell

Rugby Union

Wales vs Australia prediction: Wallabies primed to hurt Wales

<p>Lee Carsley oversaw an impressive England win in Greece (Bradley Collyer/PA).</p>
Football

England vs Rep of Ireland prediction: Three Lions set for promotion

<p>England head coach Steve Borthwick has seen his side suffer last-gasp defeats to New Zealand and Australia (David Davies/PA)</p>
Rugby Union

England vs South Africa prediction: Another tough day for England

Rugby Union

France vs New Zealand prediction: 11/2 French fancy for Stade showdown

<p>Ireland were well beaten by New Zealand (Brian Lawless/PA)</p>
Rugby Union

Ireland vs Argentina prediction: Strong Ireland response expected

<p>Steve Clarke leads Scotland against Croatia this week</p>
Football

Scotland vs Croatia prediction: Scots likely to go down swinging

<p>England interim manager Lee Carsley has a number of injury concerns for his final games in charge</p>
Football

Greece vs England prediction: Kane to deliver for Three Lions

<p>England face West Indies in another T20 </p>
Cricket

West Indies v England prediction: Buttler and Mahmood to star

Football

Next Coventry City manager odds: Lampard odds-on for Sky Blues job

Football

Sack race odds: Martin and Lopetegui facing the chop

Football

Sack race odds: Martin and Lopetegui facing the chop

Sport

The best rugby betting sites in the UK for 2024

<p>Gary Lineker has hosted Match Of The Day since 1999 (Ian Walton/PA)</p>
Football

Match of the Day presenter odds: Chapman 2/1 to take over from Lineker

Football

Celtic vs Chelsea prediction: All eyes on Reiten at Celtic Park

<p>England head coach Steve Borthwick (David Davies/PA)</p>
Rugby Union

England vs Australia prediction: Wallabies may wilt at Twickenham

<p>England head coach Steve Borthwick (David Davies/PA)</p>
Rugby Union

England vs Australia prediction: Wallabies may wilt at Twickenham

Rugby Union

Ireland vs New Zealand prediction: Revenge on the menu for Ireland

Golf

Abu Dhabi Championship prediction: Brits can dominate in UAE

Cricket

West Indies v England 3rd ODI predictions: Livingstone to shine

Football

Man Utd vs PAOK predictions: Red Devils to secure first EL win

Football

Galatasaray vs Tottenham predictions: Expect drama in Turkey

Football

Inter vs Arsenal predictions: San Siro stalemate on the cards?

Football

Ballon d’Or 2025 betting odds: Vinicius Jr leads the way

Football

Club Brugge vs Aston Villa predictions: Villa to make it four in a row

Football

Inter vs Arsenal predictions: San Siro stalemate on the cards?

Football

Ballon d’Or 2025 betting odds: Vinicius Jr leads the way

Football

Club Brugge vs Aston Villa predictions: Villa to make it four in a row

<p>Ruben Amorim’s Sporting side will look to upset Man City </p>
Football

Sporting vs Man City prediction: Star strikers can shine in Lisbon

Football

Sporting vs Man City prediction: Star strikers can shine in Lisbon

<p>Ruben Amorim’s Sporting side will look to upset Man City </p>
Football

Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen predictions: Reds eye another win?

Successful gambling is about having a bit more information than the other guy, as I learned to my cost
Tennis

The best tennis betting sites in the UK for 2024

Tennis

WTA Tour Finals predictions: Sabalenka to conquer the best in Riyadh?

Rugby Union

England vs New Zealand predictions: All Blacks to dominate hosts?

Rugby Union

England vs New Zealand predictions: All Blacks to dominate hosts?

Football

Newcastle vs Arsenal predictions: Gunners too strong for Magpies

<p>Liverpool manager Arne Slot (Adam Davy/PA)</p>
Football

Liverpool vs Brighton predictions: Reds to double up against Seagulls

F1

Brazilian Grand Prix predictions & F1 betting tips

Cricket

West Indies v England ODI predictions: Livingstone to make a splash?

<p>Erling Haaland celebrates with teammates </p>
Football

Tottenham v Man City predictions: Will visitors add to Spurs’ woes?

<p>Mohamed Salah celebrates his goal at the Emirates </p>
Football

Brighton vs Liverpool prediction: Reds to edge out Seagulls?

Football

Man Utd v Leicester predictions: Will Van Nistelrooy spark hosts?

Sport

Best Apple Pay betting sites in the UK

<p>Arne Slot will hope to lead Liverpool to another, important win when they face Arsenal </p>
Football

Arsenal vs Liverpool prediction: Gunners absentees give Reds the edge

<p>Hansi Flick will look to guide Barcelona to victory in his first Clasico as boss </p>
Football

Real Madrid vs Barcelona prediction: All-action El Clasico expected

<p>Ferrari found success at the US Grand Prix in Austin </p>
F1

Mexican Grand Prix prediction and F1 betting tip: Ferrari in fine form

F1

Mexican Grand Prix prediction and F1 betting tip: Ferrari in fine form

<p>Ferrari found success at the US Grand Prix in Austin </p>
Football

Leicester v Nottingham Forest prediction: Honours even in Cooper derby

Football

Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar prediction: Spurs can cut through Cheeseheads

<p>Harry Brook smashed a triple century during the first Test against Pakistan </p>
Cricket

Pakistan vs England third Test predictions and cricket betting tips

Sport

Best Darts Betting Sites

Sport

Best Darts Betting Sites

Sport

Best NBA betting sites in the UK for 2024

Football

Fenerbahce vs Man Utd prediction: Mourinho to come back to haunt Utd

Football

Barcelona vs Bayern Munich prediction: Flick to steer Barca to victory

Football

RB Leipzig vs Liverpool prediction: Reds too strong for Leipzig

<p>We’re backing Erling Haaland to score at least two goals against Wolves </p>
Football

Wolves v Man City prediction: No respite for winless Wolves

<p>We’re backing Liverpool to get the win over Chelsea </p>
Football

Liverpool vs Chelsea prediction: 7/4 Reds eye statement win

<p>Tottenham could secure a come-from-behind win over West Ham </p>
Football

Tottenham v West Ham predictions: Spurs to notch comeback win?

<p>Facteur Cheval (right) is our tip to win the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes </p>
Racing

Ascot tips: British Champions Day predictions, best bets and odds

<p>Arsenal will go top of the table with a win over Bournemouth </p>
Football

Bournemouth vs Arsenal prediction: 21/10 Gunners to blank the Cherries

Sport

Best accumulator betting sites in the UK for 2024

<p>Erik ten Hag is the favourite to be the next Premier League manager to depart </p>
Football

Sack race odds: Ten Hag odds-on to be the first casualty of the season

Football

Sack race odds: Ten Hag odds-on to be the first casualty of the season

<p>Erik ten Hag is the favourite to be the next Premier League manager to depart </p>
<p>Arsenal will look to kickstart their Women’s Champions League campaign against Valerenga </p>
Football

Arsenal vs Valerenga predictions: Gunners can send a message

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Golf

Best golf betting sites

Rugby League

Super League Grand Final predictions: Will Warriors go back-to-back?

Sport

Best cricket betting sites 2024

Sport

Best cricket betting sites 2024

Golf

Black Desert Championship predictions: Mitchell a nice fit for Utah

<p>Lee Carsley (Joe Giddens/PA)</p>
Football

England v Greece predictions: Kane to find the net in England win

Football

Man City Women vs Barcelona Women predictions: Too close to call?

Football

Bayern Munich Women vs Arsenal Women prediction & betting tips

Football

Chelsea Women vs Real Madrid Women prediction: Blues to pass Real test

Racing

Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe tips: Predictions, best bets and racing odds

Football

Brighton vs Tottenham prediction: Spurs and Solanke to shine

Football

Aston Villa vs Man Utd predictions: Watkins to fire Villa to victory

<p>We’re backing Everton to beat Newcastle this weekend </p>
Football

Everton vs Newcastle predictions: Toffees take aim at Magpies

<p>Manchester United will aim to bounce back from a disappointing result against Tottenham at the weekend </p>
Football

Porto vs Man Utd prediction: No bounce back from embattled Red Devils

<p>Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy are both teeing it up at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship </p>
Golf

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship predictions: Back big names to shine

<p>In-form Rangers will face French side Lyon in the Europa League on Thursday evening </p>
Football

Rangers vs Lyon predictions: Back Gers to light up French foe

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Tennis

Shanghai Masters predictions and tennis betting tips

<p>Liverpool manager Arne Slot waves to the crowd (David Davies/PA)</p>
Football

Liverpool vs Bologna prediction: Salah to sink Italians

Football

Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich prediction: Bayern to spoil Villa’s night

Football

Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic prediction: BVB to teach Bhoys a lesson

<p>Liverpool manager Arne Slot waves to the crowd (David Davies/PA)</p>
Football

Liverpool vs Bologna prediction: Salah to sink Italians

Football

Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich prediction: Bayern to spoil Villa’s night

Football

Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic prediction: BVB to teach Bhoys a lesson

Football

Arsenal vs PSG prediction: Arsenal to win 1-0 at 7/1

<p>Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola (Mike Egerton/PA)</p>
Football

Bournemouth vs Southampton prediction: Cherries to shut out Saints

<p>Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is under pressure at Old Trafford (Martin Rickett/PA)</p>
Football

Man Utd vs Tottenham prediction: Expect Old Trafford spectacle

<p>Arne Slot (Peter Byrne/PA)</p>
Football

Wolves v Liverpool predictions: Reds to ease past hosts at Molineux?

Football

Newcastle vs Manchester City predictions: Barnes takes aim at City

Cricket

England v Australia 4th ODI predictions: Look out for Rashid and Zampa

Golf

Presidents Cup predictions: Can USA maintain dominance?

Football

Tottenham vs Qarabag predictions: Solanke to stay on goal trail

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