Premier League Predictions > Mar 6th - 10th

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[StevieDay1983]

The Premier League action is non-stop at the moment and with Easter fast approaching we are coming up to that time that Sir Alex Ferguson famously dubbed "squeaky bum time". The title might be almost certainly going to Manchester City now but there's still lots more left to determine. Check out the odds and ratings above then give us your tips for this week's matches! 

[StevieDay1983]

Burnley vs Arsenal

The first game of the Premier League action this weekend is the 12:30pm GMT kick-off on Saturday afternoon between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor. Pressure is on both of these teams to improve on their current respective positions in the table which can only be described as disappointing for both sets of fans. Will either side seize the opportunity and get all 3 points here?

Burnley have flirted with relegation all season but with the team in 15th place and 6 points clear of the relegation zone the Clarets have an opportunity to pull away from the bottom three places. Sean Dyche's men have only managed 1 win from their last 8 league matches. Winning at home remains something that escapes Burnley at the moment. The team have drawn their last 4 league games on home turf and drawing this fixture would set a new club record in the top flight for consecutive draws at home. The 19 goals scored by Burnley so far in the league this season is a tally only Sheffield United have failed to reach this season. A bit of bad news for Burnley fans is that the team will be without striker Ashley Barnes for this game. Who is the only current Burnley player to score a goal against Arsenal? Yes, you guessed it. That man Barnes!

Arsenal come into this game in 10th place with hopes of securing European football next season fading by the week. The Gunners have won 2 of their last 3 league matches but have also only won 2 of their last 6 league games. Away form has been a salvation for Mikel Arteta's side over recent weeks with the team winning 4 of their last 6 league games on the road. If there is one player that could be the difference for Arsenal in this game then it's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabonese striker has bagged 7 league goals against Burnley down the years.

In the clash between these two sides earlier in the season it was Burnley who prevailed as 1-0 winners over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Have either team really improved or gotten worse since that game? I would argue they're both in similar positions. Arsenal haven't lost a game at Turf Moor in 8 visits in the league which is a record that dates back to 1973. Arsenal have also only conceded 7 goals in 13 league meetings with Burnley so I have to back a narrow clean sheet win for the away side here.

Arsenal to Win to Nil @ 2.70 with Sporting Index

Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.94 with SBK

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Brighton vs Leicester City

 

 

Brighton

Doubtful: Aaron Connolly (15/2 f)

Out (injuries/other): Tariq Lamptey (11/1 d), Adam Webster (22/0 d), Solly March (21/2 m), Florin Andone (0/0 f)

Suspended: -

 

Leicester City

Doubtful: -

Out (injuries/other): Harvey Barnes (25/9 m, 2nd top scorer), Jonny Evans (22/0 d), James Maddison (23/8 m), Ayoze Perez (16/1 f), James Justin (23/2 d), Wes Morgan (3/0 d), Dennis Praet (13/1 m)

Suspended: -

 

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Win/Draw/Lose
Brighton 13 home games	Leicester City 14 away games

8%	Win	64%
54%	Draw	29%
38%	Lose	7%
0%	Win and over 1.5 goals	57%
31%	Lose and over 1.5 goals	7%
15%	Team won first half	29%
62%	Draw at half-time	57%
23%	Team lost first half	14%

[betcatalog]

Goals are quite difficult for Burnley this season, but also against Arsenal in previous meetings and we expect that the trend will continue. The hosts will not make it easy for Arteta's team, but we expect the visitors to leave with all three points.
BURNLEY vs ARSENAL @@ ARSENAL, odds 1.62

[StevieDay1983]

Sheffield United vs Southampton

The Premier League offers us just the one 3pm GMT kick-off today with relegation battling Sheffield United hosting an out-of-form Southampton at Bramall Lane. The home team's chances of survival are looking very unlikely but if they're going to keep fighting until the final kick of the season then this is the sort of game they might be hoping they can win.

Sheffield United remain fixed to the bottom of the top flight with just 14 points from their 27 league games so far. Chris Wilder's men are 12 points adrift of safety and have lost 4 of their last 5 league games but the 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in midweek provided just their 4th league win of the season. The Blades have a long list of absentees with Phil Jagielka, Jayden Bogle, John Egan, Chris Basham, Sander Berge, Jack Robinson, and Jack O'Connell all missing. Form has improved in 2021 with the club 16th in the form table for games played since the New Year but it's looking like a case of too little, too late. No team has scored fewer goals than the 16 league goals United have managed this season.

Southampton are in an awful run of form with the club failing to win any of their last 9 league games having lost 8 of those fixtures. The Saints are now down in 14th place and just 7 points above the relegation zone. It might seem like a reasonable safety buffer but unless Ralph Hasenhuttl's side start picking up some victories again soon it could prove a very nervous final couple of months of the season. During this torrid 9-game spell without a win, Southampton have failed to keep a single clean sheet and have conceded 25 goals. Oriol Romeu is ruled out for the season but the team has welcomed back the trio of Takumi Minamino, Ibrahima Diallo, and Kyle Walker-Peters to training. Not only are Southampton without a win in their last 7 away games but they have also failed to score in 8 of their last 13 matches.

How much has changed since these two sides last met. Southampton were vying for a Champions League spot when they beat Sheffield United 3-0 back in December. Southampton have also won the last three meetings the teams have played since United returned to the top flight. In fact, the last time United beat Southampton was back in 1992. I feel that run could continue here with both teams contesting a draw. If United didn't have such severe injury worries then I wouldn't be against backing them to sneak a win.

Draw @ 3.55 with Sporting Index

Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.82 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

Aston Villa vs Wolves

An interesting game is coming up in the Premier League at 5:30pm GMT on Saturday afternoon when Aston Villa play Wolves at Villa Park. It might not be the Birmingham derby or the Black Country derby but make no mistake that this will remain a fixture that has an extra bit of bite to it due to the two clubs' stadiums being located just 16.4 miles apart from each other.

Aston Villa were loving life earlier in the season as they topped the table and spanked reigning champions Liverpool by a 7-2 score-line. Those heady days seem like a lifetime ago with the club down in 9th place and 7 points off the pace of the European qualification places. Dean Smith's side have won just 1 of their last 4 league games. Their games have hardly been thrilling either with just 1 of their last 5 league matches seeing both teams scoring. The absence of Jack Grealish continues to be a problem for the Villa with the inspirational attacking midfielder unlikely to play in this game. The impact of Grealish's absence is clear to see with the team failing to score more than 1 goal in any of their last 7 matches.

Wolves had been building up a head of steam having gone unbeaten in 5 league games... until they met league leaders Manchester City in midweek that resulted in a 4-1 defeat away. Nuno Espirito Santo's men are still in 12th place and it looks like a season of mid-table mediocrity will be the summary of this campaign. Wanderers remain poor on the road with just 1 win coming from their last 9 away league games and that was against a freefalling Southampton. It does feel like Wolves are playing better than earlier in the campaign but this dodgy away form still prevents me from feeling confident in backing them to win a game like this.

One of the most interesting, but clearly coincidental, statistics for this game is that Aston Villa have won 75% of their league games played on a Saturday where as Wolves have so far failed to win a game in the league played on a Saturday. My gut feeling is that this will be a low-key draw and I'm not sure either team will be disappointed with that. Disappointing defeats in their last league matches means anything other than another loss will be an improvement so we could see a conservative display from both sides.

Draw @ 3.20 with Unibet

Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.69 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

Brighton vs Leicester

The last game of the day on Saturday in the Premier League is an 8pm GMT start between relegation battling Brighton and Champions League chasing Leicester at the Amex Stadium. Neither of these sides have enjoyed much of a return on the points front from their last couple of league matches but will be hoping to secure a victory here as they continue their respective campaigns at opposite ends of the table.

Brighton are still the team I am willing on to succeed. Yes, as was discussed between @Mindfulness and @Tiffy the other week, I have been known to get drunk on the ELO ratings of the Seagulls. Graham Potter's men are now in 16th place and just 3 points above the relegation zone. It's now 4 league games without a win and the club's plight is beginning to look a little dangerous. Home form has been a particular gripe for the team with just 10 points earned at home this season which is the worst home record in the top division. Scoring goals remains a problem with the team having 66 shots on their opponents' goal with 10 on target in their last 3 league games but have only scored 1 goal.

Leicester remain missing a number of key players including James Maddison, James Justin, Dennis Praet, Jonny Evans, and Harvey Barnes. Brendan Rodgers saw his team held to a 1-1 draw away to Burnley in midweek. It was an improvement on the 3-1 home loss to Arsenal a few days earlier. The Foxes have relied on their away form this season and it's now 12 away games undefeated. Even though Leicester are without some influential creative options, there is still a statistic that suggests the most important factor in this game is Jamie Vardy. The English striker has scored 5 goals and earned 3 assists in his last 6 league games against Brighton.

This is a tricky game to call. It's tough to pin down how the injuries to Maddison and Barnes will affect Leicester and how much service Vardy will be denied. They have struggled in their last two league games but they face a Brighton team who are very wasteful in the final third. Does this have a bore draw written all over it? I actually think it could be worth backing the away team to sneak something here with another hard luck story for Brighton incoming.

Leicester Draw No Bet @ 2.10 with SportNation

Anytime Scorer: Jamie Vardy @ 2.90 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

West Brom vs Newcastle

The first Premier League game on Sunday is the 12pm GMT kick-off between relegation battling rivals West Brom and Newcastle at the Hawthorns. Both of these teams are in a desperate fight to survive in the top flight of English football this season. It's probably fair to say that this is a must-win for the home side and if the away team fail to take anything from this game then the panic button will need to be firmly pushed.

West Brom are realistically seeing their season drift away from them. Sam Allardyce's men are in 19th place and only 3 points off the bottom of the table. The Baggies are now 9 points adrift of safety and with Newcastle being that team they need to catch in 17th position this game now has even more importance. It's just 1 win from their last 9 league games and the 1-0 loss at home to Everton in midweek brought a morale-boosting 3-game unbeaten run to an end. One positive for the team has been their improved defensive performances with West Brom only conceding 1 goal in their previous 5 hours and 16 minutes of league action. The club's home record against teams starting the weekend in the bottom six is also impressive with 2 wins and 2 draws.

Newcastle continue to struggle in the league. Steve Bruce's side are in 17th place and only 3 points outside the drop zone having won just 2 of their last 15 league matches. It's 3 league games without a win and Bruce was forced to address the issue of an alleged leak within the camp this week. It summed up the discontent surrounding the club at the moment. The Magpies have suffered 8 losses during 2021 already. Only Southampton have lost more in the top flight. Defensive issues are still present with the team keeping just 1 clean sheet in their last 11 league games. The team has also lost 8 of their last 10 away league games this season.

I can imagine that West Brom might actually feel this is a game they can win. Allardyce has a huge hold over Bruce in head-to-head meetings having avoided defeat in 8 of their 9 encounters. The home side have picked up the odd result recently where as the visitors just look all at sea. I'm swaying between a home win and a bore draw so I think given Allardyce's record against Bruce I have to back West Brom for a draw no bet option.

West Brom Draw No Bet @ 1.77 with SBK

Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.68 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

Liverpool vs Fulham

I'm not sure any of us would have thought 12 months ago that we'd be here now looking at a Premier League game between Liverpool and Fulham at 2pm GMT on Sunday at Anfield actually wondering which team will come away with the 3 points. The home side look to be in complete disarray as their title challenge has faded away and they face a visiting team who are clearly starting to believe they can stay up this season.

Liverpool look a shadow of the team that stormed to the 2019/20 title last season. Jurgen Klopp's side have seen their season plagued by issues and it all seems to be coming undone. The Reds are down in 7th place and now not only 22 points off the title pace set by league leaders Manchester City but 4 points behind the Champions League qualification spots. The 1-0 loss at home to Chelsea in midweek was the first time in the club's history that they've lost 5 league games at home in a row. Perhaps the most worrying statistic is that the team have now gone 9 hours without scoring a goal from open play on home turf. There is a bit of optimism to be found in the history books though with Liverpool not having lost a home game against a newly promoted side since 2010.

Fulham have been repeatedly written off by myself all season and even though I still feel they aren't a Premier League quality side they are benefiting from the likes of Sheffield United, West Brom, and even potentially Newcastle being even worse. The Cottagers are in 18th place and now just 3 points adrift of safety. Scott Parker's side had gone 6 league games unbeaten before their 1-0 loss at home to Tottenham during midweek. Away form has been a huge positive for Parker's side in this second half of the season with the club undefeated in their last 7 away league games.

It seems almost unimaginable that we would even be here thinking about which way this game could go but that's the situation. Liverpool are in horrible home form at the moment and Fulham are resilient on the road. The fact these two sides drew 1-1 earlier in the season at Craven Cottage shows that Fulham have what it takes to contain Liverpool. I mean, it's more likely that we'll see a home win here but given their respective current forms I think it's worth doing the unthinkable and backing Fulham double chance here.

Fulham Double Chance @ 3.00 with Sporting Index

Total Goals Scored Over 2.5 @ 1.80 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

Manchester City vs Manchester United

The big game in the Premier League this weekend is the Manchester derby between league leaders Manchester City and their nearest rivals Manchester United in a 4:30pm GMT kick-off from the Etihad Stadium. This is a clash between the top two teams in the top division of English football and it has to be said that a victory for the home side here will surely all but seal their title.

Manchester City are leading the way in the division with a 14-point advantage over their opponents for this game who lie in 2nd place. Pep Guardiola's men are unbeaten in 28 games across all competitions which is just one short of being a new club record. That includes a run of 21 straight wins across all competitions in a row. It's also 15 consecutive wins in the league. That is just 3 of the top flight record that was previously set by City themselves in 2017 and Liverpool last season. Defence has been a key factor in the club's awesome showing this season with 15 clean sheets kept already.

Manchester United know this is a last chance to try and de-stabilise their noisy neighbours in their relentless pursuit of regaining the league title. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men are in 2nd place and know a win will reduce their rival's lead at the top to 11 points with 10 games remaining. It's clear that the title is almost certainly going to the blue side of the city this season but who knows?! Football is a strange beast. United are still undefeated on the road in the league this season. The Red Devils are unbeaten away in 21 league games stretching back to last season. They have also won 3 of the last 4 away meetings with City in all competitions. This is a chance to win three games in a row against City for the first time since a run that lasted between 1993 and 2000.

The hold that Solskjaer appears to have over Guardiola is a weird one. It seems that the Spaniard just cannot put his Norwegian counterpart to bed. United have the advantage in recent meetings and even though it's going to take a brave punter to bet against this City side right now their record against United hasn't been great. I still think only a mad man or fool would back United to win this one. Dean Henderson is deputising for David De Gea so that could be an issue but, then again, Henderson has kept 8 clean sheets in 13 appearances for United. I think the odds on a City win are so poor that is probably is worth backing a United double chance.

Manchester United Double Chance @ 2.75 with Unibet

BTTS @ 2.00 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace

The last game to be played in the Premier League on Sunday is a 7:15pm GMT clash when Tottenham host Crystal Palace at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Each side has their own reasons for wanting to get a much-needed win but with results not exactly being impressive lately for both teams it's hard to see if either team has what it takes to win this one.

Tottenham are slowly starting to get their season back on track it would appear. Jose Mourinho's men are in 8th place and just 5 points off the pace of the Champions League spaces after back-to-back clean sheet wins in the league. Those victories have been accompanied by the club progressing to the last 16 of the Europa League after an 8-1 aggregate win over Austrian side Wolfsberger AC. The individual displays of Dele Alli and Gareth Bale have been a particular highlight for Spurs over recent weeks. They also have every reason to feel confident heading into this game having gone unbeaten against their opponents in their last 11 league encounters.

Crystal Palace have been doing their best to cope without their star man Wilfried Zaha and after managing to go unbeaten for 3 league games their talisman could well be back fit for this game. Roy Hodgson's men have moved to 13th in the table and 11 points clear of the relegation zone. Back-to-back 0-0 draws in the league against Fulham and Manchester United have shown a more solid side to their shaky defence but also a worrying lack of attacking threat in their final third. Scoring goals away from home is also a problem that goes on for the Eagles with the team hitting the net just 5 times in their last 7 away league matches.

I think we can all agree that this game is unlikely to be a spell-binding thriller. Tottenham have started to tighten up their back-line with three clean sheets in a row in all competitions and Crystal Palace haven't conceded in over 215 minutes of league action. I'm backing this game to be decided by the odd goal and I think given their improving form that it could be Tottenham that sneak the win.

Tottenham to Win & Under 2.5 Goals Scored @ 3.55 with SBK

Anytime Scorer: Gareth Bale @ 3.00 with SpreadEx

[StefanBB]

Manchester City vs Manchester United

City’s last two games didn’t go smoothly, but the home side managed to keep its winning streak active. West Ham United kept the result engaged for an hour, but John Stones’ goal left the Hammers with empty pockets. Wolves were very close to staying undefeated in the latest round, but City scored three times in the last ten minutes. Pep Guardiola’s side celebrated 21 times in a row, and it seems nobody can stand their way. Even when Man City is not very confident, they end up as winners. Despite conceding in the previous two games, Manchester City is the Premier League’s best defensive team. On the other hand, they improved finishing as well. Ilkay Gundogan and the lads have been clinical in front of the oppositions’ net and scored 56 goals. The home side is on a good track to winning the title, as their upcoming rivals are 14 points behind. Manchester City is looking forward to another victory that can only boost their confidence.

Manchester United heads to this match after three consecutive goalless draws. They picked up a point in London against Chelsea and failed to beat Crystal Palace on the road. Although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side hasn’t lost on the previous ten occasions, the Red Devils celebrated only four times. The visitors conceded only once in the past five matches in all competitions, but they need to be more productive. Bruno Fernandes’s form declined lately, and that reflected on the team’s performances as well. Manchester United still hasn’t lost away from home in the Premier League, and they want to keep that record. Although the Red Devils sit in 2^nd place, the battle for the top four is still open. They shouldn’t get complacent as the 5^th-placed Everton is only five points behind and with one game in hand. It is going to be a tough challenge for the visitors, and we’ll see if they can remain unbeaten once again.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction

It is going to be a close encounter, although Manchester City is enjoying terrific form. The Red Devils put good displays against their rivals in the Premier League lately, as they haven’t lost their last three head-to-head clashes. We are going for a surprise here, backing Man Utd to break their opponent’s winning streak.

Goals Market Prediction

Their recent clashes have been pretty tight, and Manchester United has also been involved in low-scoring games in the past few weeks. Therefore, we shouldn’t expect to see more than two goals in total.

Manchetser United AH +0 @ 5.00

Under 2.5 FT @ 2.00

Correct score 0:0 @ 12.00

[harry_rag]

We go again! 20 points on a Son assist at 14/5 Lads.

[harry_rag]

I prefer it when he gets the early assist rather than waiting for the fourth goal! Returns the same but with a lot less anxiety! 

[vikki37]

12 minutes ago, harry_rag said:

I prefer it when he gets the early assist rather than waiting for the fourth goal! Returns the same but with a lot less anxiety! 

Kane seems to be back in shape too with assisting and scoring. 

On another note, though Manchester United can't win the title, I am super happy that they won today and ended Manchester City's 21 games winning streak! Whoohoooo????

[harry_rag]

Yeah, the pair of them will have wreaked a bit of havoc in my player assist minutes sell thread but at least that’s only paper trades at the moment.

[StefanBB]

Chelsea vs Everton

Chelsea heads to this game after an important victory at Anfield, thanks to which they stayed in 4^th place. The Blues got back on the winning track after two straight draws against Southampton and Manchester United. However, the hosts shouldn’t get complacent now as Everton is right behind them. Thomas Tuchel’s side is one point ahead of their upcoming rivals, who also have one game in hand. The hosts have improved their performances lately, and they are much more disciplined. Although Mason Mount and the lads haven’t scored more than twice in a match since the new head coach arrived, their defense is doing a great job. Chelsea hasn’t lost in the last four games at Stamford Bridge, and if they manage to continue that streak, they will stay in the top four.

Everton is on an excellent streak, as the away side celebrated in the previous three rounds. It started after a victory in the Merseyside derby at Anfield and continued against Southampton and West Brom. This run got Carlo Ancelotti’s side back in the race for the Champions League ticket, and they want to pick up where they left off. The Toffees managed to keep the clean sheet in those three games, while Richarlison and the lads were productive enough. Everton puts excellent performances on the road, as they booked nine wins in 13 outings. On the last four occasions, the visitors missed the chance to win only once when playing away from home. Everton is looking for another good display that can bring them valuable points.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction

Both teams enjoy very good form, and they want to keep fighting for the Champions League spot. However, Everton will have some selection troubles which Chelsea could exploit. Therefore, we believe the hosts will book an important victory in this clash.

Goals Market Prediction

Their head-to-head clashes haven’t been too efficient, and since both sides have been pretty tight in the back recently, we don’t expect to see many goals. We think this match should stay under a 2.5 margin.

Chelsea to win @ 1.50

Under 2.5 FT @ 1.80

Correct score 1:0 @ 7.00

[StevieDay1983]

Chelsea vs Everton

The Premier League throws up two matches on Monday night with the first one being a 6pm GMT kick-off between Champions League chasing rivals Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge. Both teams have hit a purple patch of form but at least one of them will drop points in this game. Will either side snatch a victory or are they destined to battle out a draw?

Chelsea are looking like a genuine danger to the teams in and around the top four once again since the appointment of Thomas Tuchel. I'm still not sure he's the right long term appointment but is there such a thing as long term planning at Chelsea? The Blues are in 4th place and 1 point ahead of their opponents for this game but having played a game more. It's 8 league games unbeaten for Chelsea under Tuchel in a run that includes 5 wins and 6 clean sheets. Only Manchester City have earned more points in the league than Chelsea since Tuchel's arrival. Tuchel could create history for himself here by becoming the first Premier League manager to keep 5 clean sheets in his first 5 home league games in charge. Chelsea are unbeaten against Everton in their last 25 meetings in the league at home.

Everton look more like the side that hit the ground running at the start of the season. Carlo Ancelotti's men are in 5th place and only 1 point outside the Champions League qualification spots with a game in hand. The Toffees have won 3 league games in a row and have won each game with a clean sheet. There is a chance for this team to set a new club record of 10 away league wins in a single Premier League campaign. The last time they managed such a feat in the top flight was back in 1986/87 when they sealed the title that season. The Merseyside club haven't suffered defeat in their last 9 away league games. There is also the potential for them to keep a four successive clean sheet in the league for the first time since 2009.

OK, so the statistics show that this will clearly be a game between two excellent defences that are in form right now. Chelsea have to be backed as the favourites but the big question will be if Everton can keep it tight at the back to get the draw. I really can't see an away win and think Chelsea might have enough to sneak a victory. It's going to be a closely-fought affair and I'm feeling that it will be a single goal that decides it if these teams can be split at all.

Draw (Chelsea -1) @ 3.55 with Sporting Index

Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.93 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

West Ham vs Leeds

The second game in the Premier League on Monday night is an 8pm GMT start when high-flying West Ham host a mid-table and inconsistent Leeds at the London Stadium. The home side have a chance to continue their pressure on the Champions League qualification chasers against an away team who will be keen to see this season off on a positive note as their safety looks more and more certain.

West Ham are certainly one of the success stories of this season. David Moyes has guided his team to 7th in the table and within touching distance of qualifying for Europe's top table competition. The Hammers might have lost 2-1 away to league leaders Manchester City last week but they have still won 7 of their last 10 league games and 4 of their last 5 home league matches. Only Manchester City have won more points than West Ham's 22 points during 2021. Even though West Ham have seen 10 different scorers for their last 10 goals scored in all competitions at the London Stadium, Michail Antonio remains the talisman having scored 15 goals in his last 22 league starts. However, he has never scored in 8 appearances against Leeds.

Leeds come into this game knowing that even though they are 11th in the table they are also just 9 points above the relegation zone. The club have lost 3 of their last 4 league games so a win will be greatly appreciated by all at the club to ease any concerns of a late freefall into the relegation dogfight. The Whites visit the London Stadium having lost back-to-back league games. Marcelo Bielsa's side have struggled to find consistency with only 2 of their 26 league games ending in a draw. Playing in London has also not been a delight for the team with them losing 12 of their last 13 matches played in the capital city. The team does remain an attacking threat on their travels though having failed to score in just 2 of their 13 away league games this campaign.

Undoubtedly, the stand-out statistic in terms of head-to-head meetings is the fact Moyes has won 4 of his 5 matches against Leeds as a manager. However, West Ham haven't managed to beat Leeds in their last 7 home encounters. I do feel West Ham are the team to back here but it will be interesting to see how they respond to that defeat to Manchester City. There is also the small matter that both Lukasz Fabianski and Darren Randolph are both injured for the Hammers. It is likely to mean just a second start this season for youngster Nathan Trott.

West Ham to Win & BTTS @ 4.30 with SBK

Anytime Scorer: Jesse Lingard @ 3.85 with Unibet

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Manchester City

It is surprising that they lose to Manchester United at 2-0 in last game, which ends their twenty-one-match winning streak. It will hurts their morale more or less. Luckily they are still in the top of League table with 9 points lead.  

 

Southampton

They have been winless for nine League games until they get a 2-0 clean sheet from Sheffield United in last game. And it is the first clean sheet they have got since January, which inspires them a lot.

 

Verdict:

There is a big gap between Manchester City and Southampton. Manchester City are the first in the table of the League while Southampton are the fourteenth. However, Manchester City are not in good condition. It is a good chance for Southampton to take points from Manchester City in the upcoming game.

 

Manchester City VS Southampton

Prediction: 1-1, 2-2

[StevieDay1983]

Manchester City vs Southampton

The main focus of the midweek action might well be on the Champions League but we have a key game in the Premier League coming up at 6pm GMT on Wednesday night at the Etihad Stadium when league leaders Manchester City look to get back to winning ways against a lowly Southampton side who recently ended a dire losing run to earn their first 3 points since 4th January. Who will win this one?

Manchester City might well be the champions-elect in all but name but their title charge suffered a surprising blow on the weekend when they lost 2-0 at home to local rivals Manchester United. That loss ended Pep Guardiola's side's unbeaten run that had stretched across 28 matches including 21 successive wins in all competitions. The Citizens remain top of the league table but their lead over 2nd placed United is now down to 11 points. Defeat here would give United the chance to reduce that deficit to single figures on the weekend so there is perhaps more pressure on this game than we might have anticipated. Guardiola has never lost back-to-back home league games in his entire managerial career so will be looking to avoid that here.

Southampton brought their appalling winless run to an end against relegation-bound Sheffield United away on the weekend with a 2-0 win at Bramall Lane. Ralph Hasenhuttl's side secured a first victory in the league in 10 games. The win has moved to the Saints to 14th in the table but they remain an uncomfortable 7 points above the relegation zone with teams behind them starting to pick up points. Bad news for the team is that top scorer Danny Ings looks set for another stint on the sidelines. It has also been just 1 win in their last 8 away league matches. An unwanted statistics is that Southampton have gone 22 away Premier League games played on a Wednesday with a win. The last time they tasted victory in the top flight on this day was back in April 1995 against Chelsea.

I have to say that if I was a Southampton fan I would be dreading this fixture. Even though the Saints got back to winning ways last weekend they are facing a wounded lion who will be keen to rectify the result from a few days ago. Manchester City are still firm favourites for the title and I'm expecting a big reaction from them in this game. I can see a home win with a clean sheet and it might even be worth sticking on a -1 or even -2 handicap.

Manchester City -1 @ 1.62 with SpreadEx

Manchester City HT/FT @ 1.70 with SBK

[hypnotic]

Great posts guys, i'm interested in Leicester game with Sheffield this week, hopefully they can win at home at last, dreadful home form from them losing 6 games already. United are definitely the worst side in the league, they can surprise sometimes, but just not this game i think. I was thinking Leicester win and under 3.5 @ 2.05

Edited March 10, 2021 by hypnotic

[harry_rag]

Man City v Southampton:

25 points on >2.5 AH cards at 11/10 with 365 (you may get better for the >2.5 line on the exchange)

20 points on De Bruyne assist at 27/20 with Uni

20 points on Sterling assist at 10/3 with Lads

I'd probably go 5/6 each of 2 for the cards line, I think there's a better chance of 3 or 3 than the odds suggest, though I don't expect a blow out.

De Bruyne's assist stats are very strong but the price is more "just about" than "lick your lips". Lads assist prices seem to fluctuate quite a bit. Sterling went from 29/10 t0 16/5 (I used a boost to get 10/3) in minutes. 3/1 probably the minimum I'd want. anything bigger makes it a reasonable bet for me.