Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers: preview, free tip and team news

Free NFL picks, tips and predictions for Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers in Week 12 of the NFL.

Where to watch

Sky Sports Action, 1.20am Sunday night

Best bet

Under 47.5 points
1pt 20-21 Betfred

Game preview

The current top two seeds in the NFC meet on Sunday night and despite their strengths on offence, points could be at a premium at Levi’s Stadium.

San Francisco have had a tough time lately, with an overtime defeat to Seattle sandwiched between two narrow victories over Arizona, and although they leaked an average of 26 points in those three games, defence has been the strength of their team.

They have conceded the fewest points in the NFC and given up the second-fewest yards per game in the league. In addition, they boast the best pass defence in the NFL, and have had more interceptions than they have allowed passing touchdowns.

The 49ers will certainly have their hands full with Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has thrown just two interceptions this season.

But their offence stalled against the Los Angeles Chargers three weeks ago and Rodgers failed to throw a touchdown against the Panthers last time.

Green Bay's defence have not been playing quite at the 49ers' level but they have conceded an average of just under 21 points a game and have the ability to keep it close even if things are not going their way on offence.

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The lowdown

Venue Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
Surface Grass
Weather Clear, 13C
Vegas handicap Green Bay +3
Vegas points line 47.5

Team news

Green Bay
The Packers have reported a clean bill of health.

San Francisco
Kicker Robbie Gould is doubtful while tight end George Kibble and wide receivers Emmanuel Sanders and Deebo Samuel are all rated questionable.

Key stat

San Francisco have allowed just five rushing touchdowns this season.

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