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    sajtion got a reaction from StevieDay1983 in Serie A Predictions > Sep 10th - 12th   
    i have been impressed with udinese this season. they have more creativity and flair this season and the fact they made really good start to league this season they look likely winners in today match
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    sajtion got a reaction from StevieDay1983 in La Liga Predictions > Sep 9th - 12th   
    elche and getafe to win going by simple for two reasons, when they are down it's when team are most dangerous and it applies to these two clubs playing at home and also because their opponents may underestimate them as easy meals
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    sajtion got a reaction from StevieDay1983 in Championship Predictions > May 4th - 8th   
    is anyone expecting any upsets today? it's hard to read into managers and players thoughts today. i guess clubs that have secured play offs may not feature all the first team players or i could be wrong and managers wants to play them, risking injuries but keeping them fresh and focused.
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    sajtion got a reaction from StevieDay1983 in Championship Predictions > Mar 20th   
    these fixtures look easy so going with treble on following
    reading
    bristol city
    middlesbrough (this is risky but i really think middlesbrough could narrowly edge out millwall and move in playoff zone)
    i also fancy wins for coventry, preston, norwich, stoke, watford and will include them also in acca
    treble stake £30 pays around £500
    full acca stake £20 pays £3.000
    good luck
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    sajtion got a reaction from StevieDay1983 in L1, L2, & Scottish Predictions > Mar 20th & 21st   
    my acca tip
    wigan
    northampton
    oxford
    sunderland
    barrow
    bolton 
    cheltenham
    stake £20 pays out £10.000
    good luck
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    sajtion reacted to StevieDay1983 in Premier League Predictions > Mar 2nd - 4th   
    Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
    The Premier League midweek action continues on Wednesday night with three matches. The game I'm focusing on is the clash between mid-table water treaders Crystal Palace and Champions League qualification chasing Manchester United in an 8:15pm GMT kick-off at Selhurst Park. Is there really any other outcome than a solid away win here? Or can the home side earn a double over the visitors this season?
    Crystal Palace had been struggling without their main man Wilfried Zaha but their last two results suggest that the team is starting to adapt to life, with a little bit of fortune, without their top scorer. The Eagles beat rivals Brighton 2-1 away from home before holding Fulham to a mind-numbingly boring 0-0 draw on the weekend. Roy Hodgson's men are now 13th in the table and 10 points clear of the relegation zone. Zaha will be missing for this game and they'll need to improve their performance levels if they're to get anything from this match. The team's 33 points tally so far is their highest points total in the top flight since the 1991/92 season. However, they come into this fixture winless against the established top six sides in their last 19 league encounters. It's only been 3 shots on goal in each of their last 2 league matches compared to the 40 shots they have had on their own goal by their opponents in those two matches. Yes, you could say Palace have ridden their luck.
    Manchester United sit proudly in 2nd place in the top flight but they are 15 points off the pace of league leaders Manchester City. The title is realistically out of their grasp now but qualifying for next season's Champions League is certainly the ambition. The Red Devils have suffered just 1 loss in their last 20 league matches. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men haven't lost a league game on the road this season so far and are now unbeaten in 20 away league games. Playing in midweek also appears to be something that suits United with the club having won 9 of their last 11 league games played during midweek including winning all 6 of their away games on these days.
    This is one of those games where you get the feeling Crystal Palace will be happy to take anything from this match and Manchester United will be disappointed if they don't win. The away side are irresistible on their travels and they visit a host team that really shouldn't have earned 4 points from their last 2 games. The win over Brighton was daylight robbery and the Fulham draw was so poor that the half-time match analysis started talking about a new TV show starting on the channel broadcasting the game. I would be shocked if United didn't win this one but it might be a close score with the home side set to park the bus.
    Draw (Crystal Palace +1) @ 3.80 with Sporting Index
    Draw HT/ Manchester United FT @ 4.50 with SBK
     
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    sajtion got a reaction from StevieDay1983 in Premier League Predictions > Jan 30th & 31st   
    sheff utd will be in great confidence after win against man utd. they could keep man city out in first half. leeds to beat leicester who will be without vardy is another interesting proposition especially since they will want to redeem themselves from trashing against them earlier this season. tottenham is crap and mourinho has made them so bad. they are playing too deep and kane unlikely to feature makes brighton interesting bet. liverpool showed their capabilities against man utd but west ham could hold them to a draw
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    sajtion reacted to StevieDay1983 in Premier League Predictions > Dec 26th & 27th   
    Leeds vs Burnley
    Over a long period during the past 14 years, this fixture has been taking place in the second tier of the English football system but on this day Leeds and Burnley go head-to-head as Premier League teams in a 12pm GMT kick-off on Sunday lunch-time from Elland Road. Can either of these two teams loitering precariously above the relegation zone take the win here?
    Leeds are still keeping hold of their admirers for their bold style of high press and intense tempo but it's now 3 defeats in their last 4 league games after the 6-2 hammering away to rivals Manchester United last weekend. Marcelo Bielsa's team are now down in 14th place and 7 points above the relegation places. The Whites are hoping to have their defensive unit bolstered with a potential return of Diego Llorente but Robin Koch is still out injured and captain Liam Cooper needs to be given a fitness test after suffering a stomach muscle injury in their last game. Leeds games are certainly exciting at the moment with 22 goals scored in their last 4 games and the team getting off a league-best of 31 shots per game. They are also the only top flight team to face and take over 200 shots on goal this season. Their defence is the worst in the division though with 30 goals already considered. The optimistic statistic is that they are unbeaten against teams placed lower than them in the table this season.
    Burnley are continuing on their resurgent run of results after beating Wolves 2-1 last weekend. That win made it 4 league games unbeaten to move the side up to 16th in the table and 3 points above the drop zone. The Clarets defence has been pivotal in this run having only conceded 2 goals in that period. Sean Dyche will be delighted with his teams effort but he faces an opposition that could arguably test his side's defence more than any other this campaign. The defensive record away has been impressive with the club keeping 4 clean sheets from their 7 league matches on the road. However, their record away against newly promoted sides can only be described as poor with them bagging just 2 wins from their last 16 encounters. Striker Chris Wood scored 24 goals in 44 games for Leeds before his move to Burnley... and you know what they say about former players coming back to haunt their old clubs? Could be worth an anytime scorer bet.
    I think this is a game that could be a big challenge for Burnley. Leeds are rampant on the front foot and their 5-2 win over Newcastle in their last home game showed how they can dismantle teams when they get going. I'm sure Burnley won't afford them as much space and time on the ball as the Magpies did so it won't be a one-sided affair but I can certainly see why Leeds are the firm favourites. I think they'll have too much for the Burnley defence and I'm not sure Burnley have enough in attack to nullify that threat.
    Leeds to Win @ 1.81 with SBK
    Anytime Scorer: Chris Wood @ 2.78 with SBK
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    sajtion got a reaction from StevieDay1983 in Premier League Predictions > Nov 21st - 23rd   
    this weekend could be solskjaer last game in charge. i don't see man utd beating west brom. they are too erratic and west brom will have a plan
    i will also be going with double on leeds and leicester to win and that should pay handsomely for £100 stake. 
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    sajtion reacted to StevieDay1983 in L1, L2, & Scottish Predictions > Oct 6th - 10th   
    Fleetwood vs Hull
    The international weekend means that the attention is away from the Premier League and Championship. It gives League 1 and League 2 a chance to take centre stage. The first game we'll be previewing from this section this weekend is the Friday night kick-off between Fleetwood and Hull at 7:45pm BST from Highbury Stadium. Can the home team upset the odds and take a win here?
    Fleetwood come into this game in 21st place after only managing 1 win from their opening 4 league games. Manager Joey Barton was a controversial appointment for the Cod Army but came very close last season to guiding them to the Championship. An opening day 2-1 win over Burton led many to think this could be the start of something special at the club but 3 league defeats on the bounce has tempered expectations. A run to the EFL Cup 3rd Round and back-to-back wins in the EFL Trophy has meant that the Fleetwood faithful have still had plenty to cheer about. League form is in need of improvement though.
    Hull are looking to bounce back up to the second tier of English football at the first time of asking. Manager Grant McCann has led his team to 4 wins in 4 league games to see them in 2nd place behind Lincoln with only goal difference separating the two clubs. An even more impressive statistic is that the Tigers are yet to even concede a goal in the league this season so far. Some would argue this is their biggest test to date with all of their games to date being against teams that aren't up there as potential promotion candidates.
    This is a game that is finely poised to be a well-fought encounter. I know Fleetwood haven't had the best start to their season but they showed what they can achieve last season. Hull are setting themselves up nicely already and with a squad that boasts so much quality and experience you have to fancy them to earn promotion this season and I am anticipating them to get another win in this game.
    Hull to Win @ 2.44 with Novibet
    BTTS @ 1.75 with Bet365
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    sajtion got a reaction from StevieDay1983 in L1, L2, & Scottish Predictions > Sep 16th - 20th   
    i had look through and feel this is good acca to go for
    leeds
    blackburn
    brentford
    norwich
    reading
    hull city
    exeter
    shrewsbury
    walsall
    stake £20   get/win £20.000
    good luck
     
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    sajtion got a reaction from gianncco in L1, L2, & Scottish Predictions > Sep 12th   
    there is lots of potential in these games to make some profit.
    here is my acca tip
    sunderland
    portsmouth
    cambridge
    walsall
    port vale
    fleetwood
    bristol city
    oldham
    stake £30    pays £10.000
     
     
     
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    sajtion got a reaction from StevieDay1983 in L1, L2, & Scottish Predictions > Sep 12th   
    there is lots of potential in these games to make some profit.
    here is my acca tip
    sunderland
    portsmouth
    cambridge
    walsall
    port vale
    fleetwood
    bristol city
    oldham
    stake £30    pays £10.000
     
     
     
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    sajtion reacted to StevieDay1983 in Championship Predictions > Jul 10th - 12th   
    Fulham vs Cardiff
    The brutal schedule of the Championship continues tonight when promotion-chasing Fulham entertain play-off hopefuls Cardiff in an 8:15pm BST kick-off from Craven Cottage. Both sides are in the thick of the action at the right end of the table but after contrasting results during their midweek fixtures will either team be brave enough to come away with all 3 points?
    Fulham had appeared to be running out of steam when they returned from the suspension for covid-19. Scott Parker's men lost their two league games after returning but it's been 3 league wins on the bounce since. This has seen the Cottagers move up to 4th in the table and just 7 points off the automatic promotion spots with only 4 league games remaining including this fixture. Just 1 goal conceded in their last 3 matches has been key to the team's recent results. This game will also see the club's top scorer Aleksandr Mitrovic return from suspension and looking to add to his 23 league goals scored this campaign.
    Cardiff had been in impeccable form since returning to action. The Bluebirds had gone unbeaten before the midweek 3-2 loss at home to Blackburn but that defeat was a reminder that this is the Championship where anyone can beat anyone. Neil Harris will be disappointed with the sloppy goals his team conceded having previously conceded just 1 goal in their last 5 league games. Disconcertingly, Cardiff have a poor away record against teams in the top half of the table having won only 2 of their away games against sides in the top 11.
    I know I say this every week but I'm not optimistic about this one. I'm not going to read into our away form against the top half sides too much because that form has greatly improved under Harris. However, it's an awful record and I feel this is a Fulham side that are starting to believe in themselves again. Cardiff will bounce back because one thing Harris has shown is that he addresses problems quickly. The only issue is that in doing that he can sometimes unintentionally create other issues. If I'm being brutally honest, I think we'll do well to get a point but I can see us losing by a single goal.
    Fulham to Win @ 2.07 with VBet
    BTTS @ 1.92 with VBet
     
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    sajtion got a reaction from Middle East Leagues Expert in Premier League Predictions > Jun 27th - Jul 2nd   
    aston villa are hopeless turds, they should get rid of dean smith and get sam allardyce for the remaining 7 games if they are to have any chance of staying up
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    sajtion got a reaction from StevieDay1983 in Serie A & B Predictions > Jun 24th - 28th   
    lazio should win but the fact fiorentina could have beaten brescia ten times over with amount of missed chances they will be improved team going into this match so don't discount fiorentina taking a point
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    sajtion got a reaction from StevieDay1983 in Premier League Predictions > Jun 27th - Jul 2nd   
    aston villa are hopeless turds, they should get rid of dean smith and get sam allardyce for the remaining 7 games if they are to have any chance of staying up
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    sajtion got a reaction from StevieDay1983 in Championship Predictions > Jun 26th - 28th   
    i would definitely back barnsley to win despite millwall looking like they might secure premier league promotion. they have done me many times this season but this match means a hell of a lot more to barnsley as they battle the drop
    charlton also has to turn up and beat qpr. qpr has had some great wins and some very bad losses but when it comes down to it charlton need the win more so i'm going with the motivation factor and backing the hosts get the win
    derby is within a chance of at least play offs but if they lose this game it could be over for them or long way back to the top. they have to make sure of a win
     
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    sajtion got a reaction from StevieDay1983 in Premier League Predictions > Jun 27th - Jul 2nd   
    wolverhampton has been too good and too fortunate with results. i fear it may go against them here as strugglers usually are ones to ruin the party
    i was disappointed with watford performance versus burnley. i thought they would fare better after burnley got trashing from man city. it seems the pressure is getting to them and not sure how they will handle southampton
    solskjaer has done quantum leap with this man utd team and they are finally looking dangerous and capable side. i think norwich knows they don't have enough to stay up so man utd will win but should be careful not to take the game lightly
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    sajtion reacted to Magic0024 in Premier League Predictions > Jun 27th - Jul 2nd   
    Football Facts and Streaks regarding Premier League
    Aston Villa have failed to win in their last 7 matches in Premier League.
    Wolverhampton have been undefeated in their last 4 away matches in Premier League.
    68% of Aston Villa’s matches had over 2.5 goals scored in Premier League.
    26% of Wolverhampton’s conceded goals occurred in the first 15 minutes in Premier League.
    You can find interesting 52 Football Betting Facts and Streaks for 27.06.2020 on this link ... https://eurofootballrumours.com/football-facts-and-streaks-27-06-2020-19411
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    sajtion reacted to malabgd in Premier League Predictions > Jun 27th - Jul 2nd   
    Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton
     
     
    Aston Villa
    Doubtful: Danny Drinkwater (4/0 m), Frederic Guilbert (23/0 d)
    Out (injuries/other): Bjorn Engels (17/1 d), Thomas Heaton (20/0 first goalkeeper), Wesley (21/5 f, 2nd top scorer)
    Suspended: -
     
    Wolverhampton
    Doubtful: -
    Out (injuries/other): -
    Suspended: -
     
    Daily updated injuries and suspensions information from more then 100 football leagues and competitions worldwide at: www.injuriesandsuspensions.com
     
    Over/Under Goals Aston Villa
    15 home games Wolverhampton
    15 away games 80% Over 1.5 goals 80% 67% Over 2.5 goals 47% 33% Over 3.5 goals 27% 20% Over 4.5 goals 20% 7% Over 5.5 goals 0% 20% Under 1.5 goals 20% 33% Under 2.5 goals 53% 80% Over 0.5 goals at half-time 67% 47% Over 1.5 goals at half-time 33% 20% Over 2.5 goals at half-time 20%
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    sajtion reacted to Pep004 in Premier League Predictions > Jun 23rd - 25th   
    Manchester United v Sheffield United
    Preview: Only 2 points are separating currently 5th Manchester United and 8th Sheffield United so we should have an intense match tonight on Old Trafford. The official referee will be Anthony Taylor who usually likes to show a high number of cards. The weather in Manchester is sunny so the pitch condition will be good, but it will be quite warm as 27°C is predicted around 20:00.

    Manchester with Ole Gunnar Solskjear had plenty of ups and downs this season but they are still aiming for the top 4 and the Champions League in the next season. To reach that, they will have to close the gap with 4th Chelsea who are 4 points in front of them.  To do that, they have undoubtedly win this match against Sheffield who are doing surprisingly good this season. Pogba was one of the brightest individuals in the second half against Tottenham last Friday, and I expect the French midfielder to come back in the first XI which means Ole will probably drop the young McTominay or change the formation, which I think won’t happen. I believe Man U remembers how they were 2-0 down in the first match on Bramall Lane and I expect them to start way more serious from the first minute here. Solskjaer has almost no injury issues and except maybe Lindelof who had a minor injury against Tottenham, he has all important players available.
    Sheffield absolutely surprised everyone with the current 8th place but with 44 points, they are only 7 points above the 14th Southampton. Without doubt, they can be relaxed as there is no chance they will find themselves in the relegation battle, but the income if you finish 8th or 14th is not the same, moreover however it sounds funny when you see teams like Manchester United, Arsenal, Everton, Tottenham, Wolverhampton, around, they theoretically still have chances to reach European spots for the next season. Chris Wilder has few more issues than his colleague on the other bench, as he can not count on the first goalkeeper Henderson (loaned from Manchester United), and suspended fullback Egan. Moreover, the fitness status of central defender O’Connell who missed the first two fixtures of Sheffield is questionable.
    I expect Manchester United to have an upper hand in this encounter. Individually, it’s completely useless to compare these two sides as Manchester is undoubtedly way better. The question is what kind of Manchester will we see on the pitch tonight? If we will see the Man United from the second half against Tottenham, I think we can comfortably aim for higher odds like 2,40 for Asian handicap -1,5. Regarding the financial status, wagers, and the fan’s expectations, I think Manchester United are way more “in need” of all three points here. Sheffield is definitely a side that likes to surprise bigger teams but without their first goalkeeper and important defenders, I think their chances are even a bit smaller. They are a team that likes to play crosses, push for set-pieces, as they are one of the best teams in the league when it comes to aerial duels, but Manchester United with some really tall players like Maguire (1,94m) should have an answer to that.
    The betting suggestion is to split the stake into those two options:
    Manchester United -1,25 @2,04 Pinnacle Manchester United team totals over 1,5 @1,70 Pinnacle  
    Norwich v Everton
    Preview: Carrow Road in Norwich will be the venue of the match between Norwich and Everton. If nothing spectacular will happen in those last rounds, Carrow Road won’t host the Premier League matches next season as Norwich is sitting deep at the bottom with 6 points behind the relegation “line” and moreover, besides Everton, they still have face Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City until the end of the season. Everton on the other side are for them on a disastrous 12th place with 38 points and are pretty far from the European spots. The official referee will be Andy Madley whose average of yellow cards is 3,38 per match.
    Norwich who are still in FA Cup as they qualified through the penalty shootouts against Tottenham as mentioned aren’t in a good situation. With plenty of tough matches upcoming, they are 6 points behind the relegation zone and after the horrible performance against Southampton (3-0 defeat), it is hard to say some positive words about this group. They look too weak offensively – scored only 25 goals in 30 matches, (the worst in the league), too weak defensively – conceded 55 goals (2nd worst), and I really can not see any positive things about this team. They have Hanley, Zimmermann, and Byram out injured, while the midfielder Stiepermann just came back to training after being tested positive for the virus earlier.
    Everton expected a way different season as they have and the 12th position is definitely not something that will satisfy nor the leaderboard, nor the fans. Ancelotti still has plenty of players on the injury list – Sidibe, Mina, Delph, Tosun, Walcott, and Gbamin, but looking at the possible lineup we can still see a very decent squad with some great individuals who should perform way better. Against Liverpool, they were concretely outplayed when it comes for possession (only 29%), but they had their chances and they defended pretty well organized. Ancelotti is in the lead of Everton since December 2019 and he has 5 wins, 4 draws, and 3 defeats in Premier League. I do believe that this club can profit from his experiences and I expect them to bounce back until the end of the season.
    Even though the head-to-head statistics are 5-5 and that Norwich shocked Everton on the first match this season and beat them with 0-2, I think it’s payback time and even though trends are aiming to the both to score and overs, I simply like the odds on straight away win. I don’t know how much strength and especially living hopes are still in the locker-room of Norwich while on the other side Everton simply have to improve their “balance” until the end of the season. With an experienced coach as Ancelotti definitely is, as mentioned, I expect Everton to bounce back a little and finish in top10.
    Betting suggestion: 
    Everton -0,5 @1,93 Pinnacle
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    sajtion reacted to StevieDay1983 in Bundesliga I & II Predictions > Jun 20th & 21st   
    Mainz 05 vs Werder Bremen
    The quick turnaround in matches in the Bundesliga means we're here again after a round of midweek games. The title race may be over but the relegation battle is still wide open. It could take another twist this weekend when Mainz 05 play Werder Bremen in a 2:30pm BST kick-off on Saturday afternoon with the difference between winning and losing potentially being the difference between staying up and going down.
    Mainz 05 are in 15th place coming into this game with a 5 point gap between themselves and the relegation play-off spot currently held by Fortuna Dusseldorf. Achim Beierlorzer is close to securing his team's place in the German top flight next season but games like this will be the key. Recent form has been inconsistent but it's delivered enough points to keep the team's head above the water. The stark issue coming into this game being that all of Mainz 05's last 8 points earned have come on the road. Home form is disconcerting with just 1 win, 2 draws, and 7 defeats coming from their last 10 home league games.
    Werder Bremen know that time is running very short and nothing less than all 3 points here will do. Florian Kohfeldt's men are in 17th place and 6 points adrift of safety. A draw or loss would condemn them to at least a relegation play-off. The club's form has been improved since they returned from the suspension with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses that is more akin to mid-table mediocrity and not relegation fodder. Unfortunately, 3 of those losses have come in their last 4 league games. However, and here's the kicker, Werder have won each one of their last three away league games scoring 7 and conceding 1 in those matches.
    As a few of you know, I'm a big football romantic. I love the underdog story and teams fighting against the odds. So there are times when I might swerve common sense and the statistics to back a team that is up against it. Werder Bremen might not be fancied by the bookies for the win but the ELO ratings back them and I do too. I think the Werder fight for survival will go to the last weekend at the expense of Mainz 05.
    Werder Bremen Draw No Bet @ 2.10 with SportPesa
    Total Goals Scored Over 2.5 @ 2.21 with SportNation
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    sajtion reacted to StevieDay1983 in Premier League Predictions > Jun 17th - 22nd   
    Watford vs Leicester
    There is a 12:30pm BST kick-off today in the Premier League when relegation battlers Watford host Champions League qualification contenders Leicester at Vicarage Road. These two teams are competing at opposite ends of the league table but are they more closely matched than the table suggests? Can Nigel Pearson also get one over on his former employers?
    Watford had one of the worst starts to an English top flight season this year when they won just 1 of their opening 17 league games. It goes a long way to explaining how Pearson is the third managerial appointment for the Hornets this season after the departures of Javi Gracia and Quique Sanchez Flores. On the positive side, Pearson does appear to have got the team playing effectively. It's 5 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses in the league for Pearson's men since he took charge. There is a small concern that the new manager bounce might have been starting to wear off with the club having only managed 1 win in their last 7 league games. The team is currently positioned in 17th place and only remain outside the relegation zone on goal difference. The good news is that Watford remain stubborn opposition at home having only lost 3 of their last 12 home league games.
    Leicester started this season so well under Brendan Rodgers. A free-flowing style of attacking football won over the affection of a lot of neutrals. The fact that Rodgers has reinvigorated striker Jamie Vardy has been a big bonus for the Foxes. The club is in 3rd place but a dip in form has seen what looked like certain qualification for the Champions League suddenly thrown into doubt. After losing just 2 of their opening 17 league games it's now just 1 win from their last 5 league games. However, that single win was a dominant 4-0 victory over Aston Villa just before the suspension.
    I'm not convinced that Leicester can come to Vicarage Road and take all 3 points. If I was forced to pick an outcome I'd go for the draw. I'm tempted by backing Vardy as an anytime scorer because he's bagged 19 goals this season with 9 in his last 11 appearances. He's also scored in all four of his previous appearances against Watford. I'm just not sold on the idea of Leicester winning this one. I'm definitely keen on both teams scoring though.
    BTTS @ 1.80 with Bet365
    Anytime Scorer: Jamie Vardy @ 2.25 with 888Sport
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    sajtion reacted to StevieDay1983 in Premier League Predictions > Jun 17th - 22nd   
    Brighton vs Arsenal
    The second game in the Premier League today is a 3pm BST kick-off between relegation battling Brighton and a tired-looking Arsenal at the AMEX Stadium. The home side will be keen to get a win that will help move them away from the relegation zone against an away team that looked like they'd not received the memo that the season had restarted during their midweek league defeat to Manchester City.
    Brighton currently sit in 15th place and just 2 points above the relegation zone. Graham Potter has done a solid job of building on the fine work and foundations put in place by former Seagulls manager Chris Hughton. It's a crunch period for the club though. The club's hierarchy made it clear they weren't comfortable with the season restarting so how will that affect their mentality for this game. Brighton are without a win in their last 9 league games but they've also only suffered defeat 3 times during that period. It's also just 1 win in their last 7 home league games. A high number of draws shows they've become a hard team to beat but they still need to turn the odd draw into a win if they're to avoid slipping into the bottom three. It's interesting to see that 3 of the last 4 home games for Brighton have ended 1-1. The ray of light for the team is that they're unbeaten against Arsenal in four meetings.
    Arsenal had appeared to be showing signs of improvement under Mikel Arteta before the coronavirus break. The defeat to Manchester City had seemingly undone all the hard work put in place before the suspension. It's clear that the same old issues still remain. Yes, it would be harsh to judge the Gunners entirely on that City result but the defence is still a shambles and the midfield is still absent of a back bone. How long will these problems persist with the club? The decision to fly up to Manchester just a few hours before kick-off on Wednesday was also a big and inexplicable mistake. Arteta was undoubtedly furious with his team's display and the performance of David Luiz. He'll be demanding a reaction and I expect to see one.
    Talking of problems that won't go away for Arsenal, their away form remains a problem. No wins in their last 6 away league games and just 1 away win since the opening day of the season is a depressing statistic. I want to back Arsenal but I'm not sure they have enough to do it. The fact that sways it is that Brighton's home form is almost as poor as Arsenal's away form and I think we'll see a reaction from the Gunners to take the win.
    Arsenal to Win @ 2.49 with VBet
    BTTS @ 1.80 with SportNation
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