Countdown to kick-off

Hull v Everton

Hull have been dealt a huge blow with the news that Jimmy Bullard has not made the squad for tonight's clash with Everton.

The former Fulham midfielder has been inspirational in the Tigers' last two performances and George Boateng is unlikely to have the same effect as his replacement.

It is a key omission and Everton, with the impressive Steven Pienaar returning after two months out, are taken to gain a much-needed victory at the KC Stadium.

Recommendation

Everton 1pt 23-20 Boylesports

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Porto v Chelsea

Michael Essien, Ashley Cole  and Frank Lampard are notable omissions for Chelsea in their dead rubber at Porto, but the Blues have stuck with their two top strikers Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba.

Drogba has recovered from a chest injury to start and can continue his rich vein of Champions League scoring form – he netted twice against Atletico Madrid on his last outing – and looks a big price to score first.

Recommendation

D Drogba first goalscorer 1pt each-way 5-1 Coral

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Man Utd v Besiktas

SIR Alex Ferguson has made a host of changes for tonight's Champions League clash with Besiktas, with Wayne Rooney and  Dimitar Berbatov not involved.

Federico Macheda and Danny Welbeck were left to lead the line and it might take time for United, who have already qualified for the last 16, to break through.

Besiktas, who have claimed one point and scored one goal in their five matches, will look to keep it tight early on.

It is worthnoting that United have not led at half-time in any of their four group matches and have netted just one first-half goal.

Recommendation

Draw-Manchester United double result, 1pt 7-2Coral, Ladbrokes