Ladbrokes' football tips - Sunday, October 18, 2026: German stars tipped for shots on target

Since returning to the Premier League, Gross has shown his quality in abundance, with three goals and four assists in Brighton's opening six games - and we're backing him to have at least one shot on target again this weekend.

The high-flying Seagulls will be looking to their experienced German for inspiration against fierce rivals Crystal Palace on Sunday, and having registered a goal or assist in five of his last six matches across all competitions, Gross seems primed to answer the call.

The 35-year-old is averaging almost two shots per 90 this season, with a shot on target every other game, and against a Palace side who have conceded 12 goals already, we're expecting the Brighton midfielder to try his luck once again at the American Express Stadium.

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In arguably the game of the day, Leeds welcome fierce rivals Manchester United to Elland Road, and Ladbrokes' experts are backing midfielder Stach to test goalkeeper Senne Lammens with an effort on target.

The German has already scored one goal in the Premier League this season, with a trademark free kick claiming all three points on the opening day, and with an average of 1.5 shots per game, he's never one to shy away from trying his luck when the opportunity arises.

Coming up against a Man United side bereft of confidence, with just one win since August in all competitions, we're predicting Leeds to have a healthy amount of possession on Sunday afternoon, so as the space opens up, Stach looks a valuable pick in the shots markets.

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Havertz completes the trio of Germans who we're backing to hit the target in this unique treble, with the Arsenal man backed for at least two efforts on goal against Nottingham Forest.

The big forward is having more than one shot on target per 90 this season, and has already matched his Premier League goal tally from last term in just six matches, so we're expecting a confident, clinical Havertz to test Mats Selz multiple times at the City Ground.

With Arsenal averaging five shots on target per game, the 27-year-old looks primed to get plenty of opportunities in Sunday's clash, and against a Forest side with just one clean sheet to their name, we can see him causing serious damage - so Havertz 2+ SOT is our third and final pick.

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