Premier League Predictions > Dec 26th - 28th

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[StevieDay1983]

It's a busy couple of weeks for English football over the festive period. Here are the odds and ratings for games taking place on Boxing Day and beyond. See, now you can even put up your predictions on here on Christmas Day itself! No real barn stormers here but enough games where we will all think we can grind out some wins on the betting front. 

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[Neubs]

See some Value in Leicester DNB. Watford not so good in Form and with many Players Absence. So for me only thing which is tough here - is Leicester now have 2 intensive Games in his Legs with Cup Game including Extra Time and Game against Manchester. Any Opinions here?

[andrewcalo]

I don't know. As @Sir Puntalot once said, Leicester can be atrocious on their day, and they're a big party team, so day after Christmas might not be a good time to expect a 100% showing.

Neither team has a good record on Boxing Day. Of 4 games for Watford and 10 for Leicester, there has been one Foxes win.

Is @Tiffy going to come up with some corner tips this week?

[Tiffy]

9 hours ago, andrewcalo said:

I don't know. As @Sir Puntalot once said, Leicester can be atrocious on their day, and they're a big party team, so day after Christmas might not be a good time to expect a 100% showing.

Neither team has a good record on Boxing Day. Of 4 games for Watford and 10 for Leicester, there has been one Foxes win.

Is @Tiffy going to come up with some corner tips this week?

Merry Christmas one and all,

Mrs Tiffy broke her ankle in October, and won't be walking till Easter!

im barely getting a look at the fixtures at the moment! Life has been so busy. But will let you know if I spot anything

[aofa]

Merry Christmas.

[betcatalog]

Liverpool is a very aggressive team and scores with ease, it can be imposed on the crowd Swansea with relative comfort, I will bet on the many goals
LIVERPOOL FC vs SWANSEA CITY @@ +2.50 Over, odds 1.44

The two teams have very good defensive lines, they accept a goal with the eyedropper, today, I expect a very closed match where they will probably judge the goals
MANCHESTER UNITED vs BURNLEY FC @@ +2.50 Under, odds 2.21

[Magic0024]

Football Facts and Streaks regarding Premier League

Tottenham have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 games against Southampton in all competitions.
Chelsea have won 84% of their last 25 home games in Premier League.
Swansea have lost their last 6 away games in Premier League.
Liverpool have drawn their last 3 home games in Premier League.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Brighton's last 4 away games in Premier League.

You can find interesting 65 Football Betting Streaks for 26.12.2017 on this link ... http://eurofootballrumours.com/football-facts-streaks-26-12-2017

[Judeksi]

I also see some value in Leicester, either straight win or DNB like mentioned before. Watford's defence looked shaky against Brighton and this match might come a bit too early for them because they have so many players absent. With this logic I see Leicester winning this, but I wouldn't be surprised if there were plenty of goals in this match.

[allyhibs]

On ‎25‎/‎12‎/‎2017 at 9:44 AM, Neubs said:

See some Value in Leicester DNB. Watford not so good in Form and with many Players Absence. So for me only thing which is tough here - is Leicester now have 2 intensive Games in his Legs with Cup Game including Extra Time and Game against Manchester. Any Opinions here?

 

5 minutes ago, Judeksi said:

I also see some value in Leicester, either straight win or DNB like mentioned before. Watford's defence looked shaky against Brighton and this match might come a bit too early for them because they have so many players absent. With this logic I see Leicester winning this, but I wouldn't be surprised if there were plenty of goals in this match.

I have to agree. The odds on Leicester are too big. Screams value to me.

[Mindfulness]

On 25/12/2017 at 9:44 AM, Neubs said:

See some Value in Leicester DNB. Watford not so good in Form and with many Players Absence. So for me only thing which is tough here - is Leicester now have 2 intensive Games in his Legs with Cup Game including Extra Time and Game against Manchester. Any Opinions here?

Initially I liked Leicester here, the form of both sides is polarised and this is reflected in huge ELO advantage for Leicester. Leicester are also level or slightly ahead in some other important metrics so I was scratching my head as to why away team were available on +0.25 line!!!

My concern for this match is that Doucoure and Zeegelaar return for home team and they really are key players for Watford. They allow Marco Silva's side to play with much greater intensity and so Leicester can no longer expect to just show up and win - they will have to put in a high level performance here. Other issue is that Leicester have problems at RB and may have to field a 3rd choice player, they could find it tough going against Zeegelaar and Richarlison. 

On top of all that, Leicester price has now shortened so this has become a no bet situation for me. Not trying to put off those backing Leicester in some form as the play makes a lot of sense in a lot of ways, but the price is just not juicy enough imo. GL if you do decide to get involved

[derbent]

I agree Everton looks much better than Leicester 

I'll also take Bournemouth, although I feel that this is a risky bet. I will roll with Sporita. 

[Magic0024]

Football Facts and Streaks regarding Premier League

Man City have won their last 17 games in Premier League.
Newcastle have lost their last 4 home games in Premier League.
Man City have scored at least 2 goals in their last 12 games in Premier League.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Man City's last 7 games in Premier League.
Man City are undefeated in their last 27 games in Premier League.

You can find interesting 56 Football Betting Streaks for 27.12.2017 on this link ... http://eurofootballrumours.com/football-facts-streaks-27-12-2017

[StevieDay1983]

On 25/12/2017 at 8:52 PM, Tiffy said:

Merry Christmas one and all,

Mrs Tiffy broke her ankle in October, and won't be walking till Easter!

im barely getting a look at the fixtures at the moment! Life has been so busy. But will let you know if I spot anything

Sorry to hear that mate. Hopefully she's on her feet sooner than that! My mum broke her ankle and her recovery was about 4 months until she was walking but she was about 60 years old when she did it so not in the best condition!

I'm fearing the worst for Newcastle tonight. They are only narrowly losing games but I think the win over West Ham papered over some bad cracks. This could be the game where their defence buckles. I fancy Manchester City to score 3-4 against most teams right now.

[Pep004]

Problem for them will be, that Jesus will almost sure start in front of Kun this time and with Gabriel their offensive pressing is way sharper. A question for this match is how long will Magpies stay in the game. Obviously a scored goal could help, but main thing will be how to avoid doing mistakes while Citizens will press their defence.

City had 2 days off (24/25) so match preparation wasn't the same as before, they might be somehow out of rituals, rhythm, but still.. they are way too good. Playing with patience and confidence. I would like to see higher odds to go against them.

[andrewcalo]

I agree, this is going to be a fucking bloodbath tonight.

[Pep004]

Virgil van Dijk will join Liverpool.

Besides.. Surprised to see Aguero in first lineup instead of Jesus. But I am almost certain that we'll see a sub. Aguero-Jesus around 60th minute. Sounds like more goals in second half / under in first half?

Edited December 27, 2017 by Pep004

[Magic0024]

Football Facts and Streaks regarding Premier League

Crystal Palace have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 home games against Arsenal in all competitions.
Crystal Palace are undefeated in their last 8 games in Premier League.
Crystal Palace have scored at least 2 goals in their last 6 home games in Premier League.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Crystal Palace's last 6 home games in Premier League.

You can find interesting 37 Football Betting Streaks for 28.12.2017 on this link ... http://eurofootballrumours.com/football-facts-streaks-28-12-2017

[Pep004]

Liverpool vs Leicester; 16:00

Short preview: Everyone will think about goals in this one, for those who have over 2,5 & both teams to score on your bookmaker, I agree that 1,90 looks very good for this option. But looking at winner’s market – odds are giving Liverpool more than 75% chances for winning this match, so in my opinion value is on away side. Odds for Leicester not to lose are close to 3,80 on some bookmakers and without doubt there is value but I prefer to take asian handicap +1,75 with odds around 1,90. Let me explain why am I thinking in this way. Of course Liverpool have an amazing squad, full of attacking potential but their problem is defence. They are almost always using high pressing and regarding that they will play at home I am sure that they will play in their way. Sturridge is doubtful, which means that we can expect both Mane and Salah on the pitch, but both are extremely fast players, who’s perfect opponent is a team who is letting space behind the defensive line. I am certain that Leicester won’t come too high, that they will sit deep, compact and try to exploit their chances with Vardy and Mahrez on counters or with big guys Morgan and Maguire from indirect set-pieces. Leicester’s style simply isn’t the one Liverpool would like to play against. Everything will depend on how those teams will come into the match. Leicester lost two of last three matches while Liverpool scored 12 on last three matches, so form is pointing on home side but once again, I think that Foxes are underrated team here. If they will force their style to Liverpool and match will depend more on winning second balls, harsh duels in midfield, than everything can happen. Liverpool will be the one with more possession and more chances created, but Foxes love to play against teams with high line of defence so..