Thursday football tips: Real Sociedad can take advantage of Real Betis absences

On Thursday, cup competitions take centre stage as Egypt and Cameroon battle for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations final, while there are two Copa del Rey quarter-finals also taking place.

Man City Women, meanwhile, are looking to book their spot in the Women's League Cup final when they take on Tottenham.

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Man City Women to beat Tottenham Women

Egypt or draw double chance v Cameroon

Real Sociedad to beat Real Betis

Real Madrid to beat Athletic Bilbao

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Cameroon v Egypt

BBC Three/Sky Sports Football, 7pm

With Mo Salah leading the attack, Egypt have managed to knock out title hopefuls Ivory Coast and Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations and that should stand them in good stead for their clash with hosts Cameroon, who they can defeat to progress to the semi-finals.

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Best bet
Egypt

Bet of the day

Real Sociedad to beat Real Betis
Premier Sports 2, 7pm

Real Sociedad defeated Atletico Madrid in the previous round of the Copa del Rey and can make home advantage count against a Real Betis team light on personnel.

Best card bet of the day

Cameroon v Egypt

The midfield battle could be key in Cameroon's clash with Egypt and Andre-Franck Zambo Anguissa, who has picked up two yellows at Afcon, could have to dig deep for his team. He is a good bet at 9-2 with bet365 to be booked against the Pharaohs.

Best bet
Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa to be shown a card

Stat of the day

Athletic Bilbao v Real Madrid, 8.30pm, Premier Sports 1

Real Madrid have lost only one of their last 22 matches.

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