On Sunday there is one of the most unusual derbies of the Premier League and we’ve backed the fit man to deliver once more.
The so-called M23 derby at the Amex Stadium sees Brighton host Crystal Palace, and we say Pascal Gross is up for a goal or assist against the Eagles.
The German playmaker has been in sublime form under Fabian Hurzeler, contributing directly to seven goals in his first six Premier League appearances this season, including featuring in each of his last three games.
Operating as the orchestrator of an attack that has already racked up 18 goals, Gross also monopolizes penalties, corners and attacking free-kicks, making him a constant threat against an offside Palace defense that regularly struggles against deliveries from wide areas.
Elsewhere, Elland Road sets the stage for a fiery Roses rivalry and back both teams to score when Leeds United host Manchester United it seems like the ideal base for a weekend double.
Leeds rarely come clean in front of a raucous home crowd and have found the net with consistency all season, while Michael Carrick’s side remain fragile at the back having managed just one win in six league outings. With United languishing in 14th place but still boasting genuine transition firepower at the break, this historic fixture has all the makings of an open, end-to-end encounter in which clean sheets will be hard to come by.
Sunday tip (odds are from bet365 and correct from 10am on Sunday 18 October)
Pascal Gross to score or assist against Palace @ 21/20
Leeds v Man Utd both teams to score @7/10
Combined probabilities of 2.48/1
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