Premier League Predictions > Feb 23rd - 27th

[StevieDay1983]

[StevieDay1983]

Here are the odds and ratings for the week of Premier League action coming up. We have some midweek catch-up fixtures to look forward to before a weekend schedule. A couple of matches are missing from that due to the EFL Cup Final but still plenty to bet on! Give us your predictions below! 

[DarrenTse]

Arsenal vs Wolves

Arsenal
Arsenal made a 2-1 success at home last time out, which marked their third victory in the last five league matches. With two wins at the start of February, they currently sit sixth - only four points behind Manchester United with three games in hand. Mikel Arteta's men have conceded only nine goals at the Emirates Stadium so far, getting 26 points at home - second only to Liverpool and Manchester City.

Wolves
Wolves also made a 2-1 success over Leicester City at home last time out, which marked their fourth victory in the last five league matches. They won the last four away games of the Premier League. Having missed only five points in the past eight league games, the club currently rank seventh in the league table - two points behind their opponents on Thursday.

Prediction
The two strong teams are about to start a close encounter, but Arsenal are another beast at the Emirates this season. They should finally beat Wolves at home and narrow the gap with Manchester United.


1X2 Pick: 1
Total: Under 2.5 goals

 

[StevieDay1983]

Burnley vs Tottenham

The Premier League delivers a midweek batch of matches consisting of fixtures that have had to be re-scheduled from earlier in the season. The first one coming up is the 7:30pm GMT kick-off between relegation battlers Burnley and Champions League qualification contenders Tottenham at Turf Moor. The away side are heavy favourites but the home team have started to show signs of recovery.

Burnley come into this game having lost just 1 of their last 5 league games leaving the club in 19th place. Sean Dyche's men are still 5 points adrift of safety but with games in hand they have an opportunity to close the gap in matches like this. The Clarets are hoping to have their key duo of Maxwel Cornet and Wout Weghorst available for this game despite being injury doubts. The 3-0 win away to Brighton on the weekend ended a run of 12 matches without a victory. However, Burnley have won just 1 of their last 20 home league games and have failed to even register a goal in 9 of those matches. Weghorst opened his scoring account for the club against Brighton and it now means that his previous 83 league goals have all been scored inside the opposition box.

Tottenham showed that they continue to be the bogey team of league leaders Manchester City on the weekend after an exhilarating 3-2 win over the Citizens. Head coach Antonio Conte will be delighted to see his team get that win that made it just 1 loss from their last 6 away league games. Spurs are up to 8th in the table and 7 points off the Champions League qualification pace but boast a number of league games such as this in hand on the teams around them. The victory over City ending a 3-game losing streak for Tottenham in the league. Tottenham have lost just 1 of their last 20 league matches against teams that start the day in the relegation places. Harry Kane could be an anytime scorer pick here having scored or assisted in each of his last 6 league appearances against Burnley.

Before the weekend, this was a game I could see ending in a dour draw. Now, both teams will be flying high after their respective victories out of the blue. I feel that Tottenham undoubtedly have the better quality squad and arguably possess the better head coach but Burnley showed what a difference Weghorst made to their team. I still think that Tottenham have to be backed for a narrow win here and given his performance against City I will back Kane to score!

Tottenham to Win @ 1.85 with SpreadEx

Anytime Scorer: Harry Kane @ 2.20 with Betfred

[StevieDay1983]

Watford vs Crystal Palace

The relegation battle is the focus for the second 7:30pm GMT kick-off on Wednesday evening in the Premier League as Watford play Crystal Palace at Vicarage Road. The home side have given themselves a lifeline but they take on a visiting team who may be out of form right now but still pose a real threat with the attacking qualities they boast throughout their entire squad.

Watford ended a winless run of 11 league games with a narrow 1-0 win away to mid-table Aston Villa on the weekend. Head coach Roy Hodgson required the predatory finishing of striker Emmanuel Dennis to dig his team out of a bore draw. The Hornets are now in 18th position and 4 points from safety but that gap could be reduced to just a single point if they manage a win here. The club remains on a club top flight record of 6 straight defeats at home in the league. The team have also equalled the Premier League record of 17 league games without keeping a clean sheet at home. Scoring goals remains a problem for Watford in the league having bagged just 1 goal in their last 5 league games.

Crystal Palace currently sit in 13th place in the league table and even though they are 8 points clear of relegation the threat of dropping into the relegation quagmire hasn't vanished yet. The Eagles have only earned 2 wins in their last 14 league matches and are now on a run of 6 league games without a victory. Has Patrick Vieira been worked out as a head coach? Palace and Leicester are the only two teams in the top flight yet to win a league game during 2022. Away form has been troubling all season with Palace only picking up 1 win from their 12 away league games... bizarrely, that was against league leaders Manchester City.

The last time these two clubs met was back in March 2020 when Crystal Palace pulled off a 1-0 win at home. Before that game, Watford had gone unbeaten in this fixture in the previous 6 meetings. These two sides have already met this season outside of league action with Watford winning 1-0 at this venue in the EFL Cup back in August. I'm not anticipating a goal fest. These two teams have both failed to score in the first half of a league game this season and the last three meetings have seen 2 goals scored in total. I'm backing a bore draw.

Draw @ 3.20 with Bet365

Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.65 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

Liverpool vs Leeds

The third and final game in the Premier League on Wednesday night is the 7:45pm GMT kick-off between title contenders Liverpool and relegation battling Leeds at Anfield. The home side come into this game firmly in a two-horse race title fight now after Manchester City's shock 3-2 loss to Tottenham at home on the weekend but can they add another 3 points to their tally against an away team that might be struggling to get results but who also don't stop fighting until the bitter end.

Liverpool had looked to be dropping off the pace of league leaders Manchester City a few months back but a surge in form and City dropping a few points has seen the title race blow back wide open again. The Reds are now in 2nd and just 6 points behind City with a game in hand. The two teams still play each other this season. Jurgen Klopp has the duo of Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota unavailable but he can start with the trio of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Luis Diaz. Liverpool have now won 8 matches in a row in all competitions. They are also undefeated in 16 Premier League games whilst also boasting the best home defensive record in the top flight having conceded just 7 goals at Anfield in the league this season.

Leeds are still struggling with injuries to their key players as they fight against the drop this season. Despite the team being down in 15th position and just 5 points above the relegation zone after 4 league games without a win including losing 3 of those matches, Marcelo Bielsa still has the full support of the fans. The Whites are set to be without Kalvin Phillips, Patrick Bamford, Liam Cooper, and Robin Koch for this game. Leeds have now earned just 7 points from the last 27 on offer in the league. Defence is clearly an issue right now with the team on the brink of conceding at least 3 goals in 4 league games in a row for the first time since 1960. The 50 league goals they have conceded already this season is just 4 less than the total number they conceded in the league last season.

There appears little hope for Leeds heading into this one. They are without a win in the last 11 meetings with Liverpool with the last victory coming way back in 2001. Liverpool have won their last 3 league meetings with Leeds scoring 10 goals in those matches. Leeds have also only won 1 of their 12 games against teams in the top half of the table. I foresee a solid Liverpool win here.

Liverpool HT/FT @ 1.63 with SBK

Liverpool -1 @ 1.50 with Boylesports

[andypandy23]

Good on you Steve. There are people who read your tips mate. Always sound reasoning. 

[StevieDay1983]

Arsenal vs Wolves

The Premier League midweek schedule draws to a close on Thursday night when European qualification hopefuls Arsenal and Wolves go head-to-head in a 7:45pm GMT kick-off at the Emirates Stadium. As the season enters its final third phase, the race to qualify for the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League is starting to heat up. Results in games such as this will go a long way to deciding who succeeds and who fails.

Arsenal come into this game in 6th place and 4 points outside the Champions League qualification spots but with a number of games in hand on the teams around them. The Gunners are unbeaten in their last 3 league games conceding just 1 goal during that period too. Mikel Arteta's men have already matched last season's total of 8 wins at home in the league. Only Liverpool and Manchester City have won more than the 13 games Arsenal have managed since September. Arsenal have also achieved 11 clean sheets this season already. Bukayo Saka could be an anytime scorer pick with the England international scoring 5 goals in his last 6 league games.

Wolves have been going under the radar this season but their 2-1 win at home to Leicester last weekend saw the team move up to 7th place and just 6 points outside the Champions League qualification places. It's now 1 loss from their last 8 league matches including winning 5 of their last 6 league games. However, that single defeat was a 1-0 loss at home to their opponents for this game. The fact Wolves have already matched their tally from last season of 12 wins in the league shows how positive their progress under head coach Bruno Lage has been. Wanderers have earned 15 points during 2022 which is a total only bettered by Liverpool during that same period.

Interestingly, Arsenal are without a win in their last 4 meetings at home in the league against Wolves with three of those games ending in draws. Wolves do have an opportunity to win back-to-back away league games versus Arsenal for the first time since 1979. Arsenal have scored against Wolves in the last 28 matches in all competitions. I can see it happening again. I'm tempted to back a low scoring draw.

Draw @ 3.80 with SBK

Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.73 with SBK

[malabgd]

Southampton vs Norwich City

2022-02-25T21:00+01:00

 

Southampton

Doubtful: -

Out (injuries/other): Lyanco (11/0 d), Alex McCarthy (15/0 first goalkeeper), Nathan Tella (10/0 m)

Suspended: -

 

Norwich City

Doubtful: -

Out (injuries/other): Adam Idah (17/1 f), Andrew Omobamidele (5/1 d)

Suspended: -

 

Daily updated injuries and suspensions information from more than 100 football leagues and competitions worldwide at: www.injuriesandsuspensions.com

 

Overall Stats
Southampton 12 home games	Norwich City 12 away games

1.3	Goals scored per game	0.6
0.8	Goals conceded per game	2.3
33%	Clean sheets	17%
83%	Team scored	33%
33%	Team scored twice	17%
17%	Scored in both halves	0%
50%	Goal in both halves	50%

[StevieDay1983]

Southampton vs Norwich

The Premier League weekend action kicks off on Friday night at 8pm GMT when mid-table in-form side Southampton host relegation battlers Norwich at St Mary's Stadium. The pressure is well and truly on the visiting team as time is running out for them to save themselves from relegation. Can they get a win here against a home side that are playing impressively on their own patch?

Southampton now appear to have nearly done enough already to stay up this season so Ralph Hasenhuttl's side can focus on moving as far up the table as possible. The Saints are in 10th place but still 10 points off the European qualification spots. It's just 1 loss from the last 11 matches in all competitions for the team. It's also 9 league games at home undefeated as the team continues its fine run of performances on home turf. This is the team's best home run in the top flight since 2005. There is also hope that the club have turned a corner defensively with their clean sheet achieved against Everton on the weekend being their first in their last 14 games. 

Norwich are sitting ominously at the foot of the league table and 5 points adrift of safety with a number of teams above them boasting games in hand. It's not looking good for the Canaries who have now failed to win any of their last 3 league games including losing back-to-back matches. It's now 8 defeats from their last 11 league games and hope is running out for Dean Smith's team. Only three teams have lost as many as Norwich's 16 defeats after 25 league games and survived. These being Southampton in 1993/94, Leicester in 2014/15, and Crystal Palace in 2016/17. It doesn't help that Norwich have scored 6 less goals than any other side in the top division this season as well as possessing the second worst defensive record after Leeds.

Recent history doesn't bode well for Norwich with Southampton winning the last 4 meetings between these two sides at this stadium. Norwich have also lost 4 of their last 5 away league games. I find it hard to see how Norwich can stay up now. They had a small run of results that gave them a chance to build momentum but that has now fallen flat. It's a big ask for them to get something against a Southampton team who have been superb at home. Anything other than a home win seems like a long shot.

Southampton HT/FT @ 2.64 with SBK

Southampton to Win & BTTS @ 3.25 with Bet365

[StevieDay1983]

Leeds vs Tottenham

The first game of the day on Saturday in the Premier League is a 12:30pm GMT start between relegation outsiders Leeds and European competition qualification chasing Tottenham at Elland Road. Both teams come into this game having suffered disappointing results in their midweek matches so the big question will be whether either side can snatch a victory to bounce back here?

Leeds experienced a 6-0 loss away to title contenders Liverpool in midweek which made it 5 league games without a win including 4 defeats whilst conceding 17 goals during the process. That run has left them in 15th position and just 3 points above the relegation zone. It was also the first time since 1934/35 that the Whites have lost by 6 or more goals in two matches in a single season. Marcelo Bielsa will be boosted by the return of two key defenders in Diego Llorente and Robin Koch but he remains without his influential duo of Patrick Bamford and Kalvin Phillips. There is a chance that Leeds could lose three home league games in the top flight in a row for the first time since 2003. They have also lost each of their 8 league encounters with the so-called "established top six" this season by an aggregate score of 7-34. This is also a Leeds team that boasts the worst defensive record in the division with 56 goals conceded in the league.

Tottenham are on a bit of a rollercoaster ride at the moment. Antonio Conte's team were still celebrating the 3-2 win away to league leaders Manchester City when they came undone in a 1-0 loss away to relegation battlers Burnley in midweek. Spurs are now in 8th place and 7 points adrift of the Champions League qualification spots. Conte will be without January transfer window signing Rodrigo Bentancur along with Oliver Skipp and Japhet Tanganga. There is a risk that Tottenham could lose 4 top flight league games in a single month for the first time since 2003. It's now also 10 matches across all competitions without a clean sheet for Tottenham. Spurs do possess and unwanted record of losing 8 of their last 12 matches that have kicked off at 12:30pm on a Saturday.

The head-to-head record isn't great reading for Leeds fans with the Yorkshire club only notching up 1 win in their last 8 league meetings with Tottenham. However, Tottenham have only managed to win 2 of their last 13 away top flight league games with Leeds. This is a tough one to call. I still don't feel Leeds have been playing badly enough to warrant their current plight but until they get Bamford and Phillips back you feel they are playing a restricted style. I think Tottenham should be looking to win this but Conte clearly isn't happy behind the scenes. I'll still back Tottenham to win.

Tottenham to Win @ 1.91 with Betfred

BTTS @ 1.62 with William Hill

[StefanBB]

Everton vs Manchester City

Everton will be hoping for a better result after the 2:0 Premier League losing effort in their last game against Southampton. A poor streak cost the Toffees too many points and saw them slip to 16th place. It’s been seldom in recent games where Everton has managed to hold out for a full 90 minutes. The facts show that Everton has seen its defense breached in five of their previous six matches, letting in 9 goals along the way. Everton celebrated just once on the last eight occasions in the Premier League, and they are only two points ahead of the red line. The home side should improve as soon as possible if they want to stay up at the end of the campaign.

Since being beaten in their last game against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League competition, Manchester City and their traveling supporters will be hoping that they can get a better result in this one. Nevertheless, they still sit on the top spot but have only three points more than Liverpool. Proving their fondness for high-scoring matches, the back of the net has been hit 23 times in the previous six matches in which Manchester City has played, making it a mean average of 3.83 goals per meeting. Opposition teams have hit five from this total. The away side lost just once on the road, and they look forward to booking another victory.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

Everton has been in poor momentum, and this is going to be a tough challenge for them. Manchester City should not miss the chance to win important three points, and we’ll back them for a comfortable win here.

Goals Market Prediction

Both teams have participated in many high-scoring matches this season, and this one shouldn't be much different. Seven of their last nine head-to-head encounters went over a 2.5 margin, and we expect the same scenario again.

Manchester City AH -1.5 @ 1.75

Over 2.5 FT @ 1.55

Correct score 1:3 @ 12.00

[ALEXXXXXXXX]

Brentford will play against Newcastle United at Brentford Community Stadium on Saturday.

Brentford
They play well in the beginning of this season. But they offer little surprises as time goes by. Now they rank the fourteenth in the table of the League. They bring in Christian Eriksen in transfer window. It is a bet. He’s not in the starting line of coming game.

Newcastle United
They do not play well until they spent a lot in transfer market. After a six-match unbeaten run in recent games, they escape from relegation zone. But it is not done yet. There is a bad news that Kieran Trippier has been greatly injured in last game, who will be absent for this season.

Verdict:
Newcastle United have been improved a lot after they purchase new players in transfer market. And they are in form now. Instead, Brentford have no much change in these days. So Newcastle United will take one point from Brentford at least in upcoming game.

1X2 Pick: X2

[StevieDay1983]

Brentford vs Newcastle

The relegation battle in the Premier League could take another big twist on Saturday afternoon when two struggling sides in Brentford and Newcastle meet in a 3pm GMT kick-off at the Brentford Community Stadium. These two clubs are now worlds apart in terms of their financial clout but the home side are slightly better off points wise but it's the away team who are experiencing the better form right now.

Brentford had enjoyed such a positive start to life in the top flight but it's all gone very sour very quickly. Thomas Frank's side are now down to 14th place and just 4 points above the drop zone having played more games than a number of teams below them. The Bees have won just 1 of their last 10 league games losing 8 of those matches. Christian Eriksen is set to make his first start since suffering a cardiac arrest for Denmark during the European Championship last summer. Striker Ivan Toney is also set to return from injury. However, those two additions are unlikely to fix the defensive issues Brentford are suffering with the team only keeping 1 clean sheet in their last 25 matches across all competitions and conceding 42 goals in 26 league games this season.

Newcastle are beginning to show signs of recovery under Eddie Howe. I still have doubts about his suitability for this job but at the moment he has lifted the Magpies up to 17th place in the league table and 2 points above the drop zone. It's now 6 league games unbeaten for Newcastle with Howe addressing the defensive problems that had plagued the team. Two clean sheets in the past 4 league games is evidence of that. 4 goals conceded in the last 6 games compared to 11 goals conceded in the 3 matches before that run shows a stark contrast. Unfortunately, scoring goals away from home remains a problem with the team failing to score more than 1 goal away from home in their last 11 away league games.

This is a difficult one to call. Newcastle have looked so much better over recent games but the inclusion of Eriksen in front of a home crowd in this game could give Brentford a much-needed boost. I am concerned about Brentford though. Their form is shocking and they have now been sucked into a relegation battle. That will be playing on the minds of their players and the pressure has now cranked right up. Newcastle have had this pressure since nearly the first league game so they are likely to adapt better. I understand why the bookies are divided in their opinions but I think Newcastle are more likely to get the win if one team does take all 3 points.

Newcastle Draw No Bet @ 2.30 with SBK

Anytime Scorer: Christian Eriksen @ 5.70 with VBet

[StevieDay1983]

Brighton vs Aston Villa

The Premier League matches will see a clash of mid-table mediocrity in one 3pm GMT fixture on Saturday afternoon when Brighton and Aston Villa meet at the Amex Stadium. Both teams seem to be settling into the middle part of the top flight table but lack the consistency in their form needed to push on higher. Relegation still isn't completely out of sight yet though so winning games like this will be crucial to keeping clear of that dog fight.

Brighton will no doubt look back on this season with a general feeling of positive vibes about it but after back-to-back defeats leaving the team down in 10th position the fans will allow be feeling it was a season of what if. The Seagulls will have centre back Lewis Dunk back for this game which will be key. Unfortunately, Adam Webster is ruled out and Graham Potter's men have only won 1 of the 10 games played without him in the team. It is just 1 win from the last 9 league matches for Brighton showing a huge drop-off on their early season form. However, all of their 7 league wins this season have come against teams positioned lower than them in the table. An outside bet for anytime scorer could be Danny Welbeck with the former Manchester United front man scoring in each of his last 4 appearances against Aston Villa.

Aston Villa were looking improved under head coach Steve Gerrard but recent form has dropped off slightly. The former Rangers man has seen his team win 1 of their last 7 league games leaving the team down in 13th place and just 7 points above the relegation zone. Centre back Ezri Konsa is back after suspension but Bertrand Traore and Marvelous Nakamba are both still unavailable. It's now 8 losses from 12 away league games this season for Aston Villa showing that their away form is seriously holding them back. Interestingly, Villa have only drawn 1 of their last 19 away league games... are they finally due one?

The previous three meetings between these two clubs at the Amex Stadium have ended in draws. I wouldn't put it past these two sides playing out another one here. Brighton aren't quite on it right now and Aston Villa's away form is atrocious. If Webster was available for Brighton then I'd be backing them to win but his absence could be an issue. I think a draw seems to be the best option but it's a tight call. The odd goal could decide it.

Draw @ 3.35 with SBK

Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.72 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

Crystal Palace vs Burnley

The penultimate 3pm GMT kick-off I'm covering in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon is the game involving Crystal Palace and Burnley at Selhurst Park. Both of these two teams are coming into this game off the back of impressive victories so will be in buoyant mood. Can either team get the victory here to extend their winning runs or will they nullify each other into a draw?

Crystal Palace were on a poor run of 6 league games without a win before their 4-1 demolition of Watford away in midweek. That win has put the Eagles in 11th place and 9 points above the relegation zone giving them some much-needed breathing space above the bottom three. Patrick Vieira could have goalkeeper Vicente Guaita back for this game. It has been three home league defeats in a row for Palace though and they haven't won any of their last 4 top flight league games with Burnley. Palace have failed to score in just 1 of their last 12 home league matches showing their potent attacking threat on home soil. There is a chance that striker Odsonne Edouard could become the first Crystal Palace player to score in 4 Premier League home games in a row.

Burnley pulled off a much-needed 1-0 win over Tottenham in midweek to lift themselves up to 18th position and just 2 points adrift of safety. The Clarets have now lost just 1 of their last 6 league games including back-to-back wins with clean sheets. Sean Dyche has experience of getting his team out of situations like this and the arrival of Wout Weghorst could have been the catalyst to help his team stay up. Burnley have won 50% of their last 10 league games in London and remain unbeaten in their last 6 away league games in the capital city. Burnley's defence has been nothing short of heroic this season conceding just 29 goals in the league including conceding just 2 goals in their last 6 league matches. Their defence will need to be at their best to deal with Palace's attacking threat.

Well, this is a massive game to call. Burnley possess their best record against any team versus Crystal Palace at this level. They have won 6 of the last 13 league meetings. Their previous encounter this season ended in a 3-3 draw. Can I see a similar result here? Maybe not the goals but I think both of these teams winning their previous games will have them bouncing for this one. I can see a draw here but lower scoring than the previous encounter.

Draw @ 3.40 with Betfred

Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.63 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

Manchester United vs Watford

The final preview for the 3pm GMT kick-offs in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon is the clash between Champions League qualification contenders Manchester United and relegation strugglers Watford at Old Trafford. The odds are obviously and understandably weighted in favour of the home team but it was the visitors who sealed a resounding victory in the last league meeting between the sides.

Manchester United are slowly silencing the critics under Ralf Rangnick with the team now unbeaten in 7 league games and pulling off a determined 1-1 draw away to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their last 16 tie in the Champions League. The Red Devils are in 4th place in the Premier League and 1 point inside the top four but teams behind them do boast games in hand so getting a win here is vital. Edinson Cavani and Scott McTominay are both unavailable for this game. There will be expectation on striker Cristiano Ronaldo to improve his scoring return having only bagged 1 goal in 9 appearances across all competitions during 2022. The club have already equalled last season's tally of 6 league defeats so the pressure is on to avoid any more losses.

Watford could become the first promoted team to get a double victory over Manchester United in the top flight since Wimbledon back in 1986/87. That's about as positive as the news gets for the Hornets right now. The 4-1 hammering at home to Crystal Palace in the week was demoralising on every level. Roy Hodgson was seen as the experienced head that was needed to drag the club from the ditch they were in but they remain in 19th position and 4 points adrift of safety. On top of that, most clubs above them boast games in hand. It's now just 1 win in 14 matches across all competitions. I do tell a lie. There is some more positive news with the trio of Josh King, Juraj Kucka, and Joao Pedro all available. Watford will need to become the first team to lose 17 of their first 25 league games of a Premier League season and avoid relegation. 

I'm not sure there needs to be too much thinking on this one. Hodgson will need every day of his experience in the game and a hell of a lot of luck to see his team come away from this game with anything. Manchester United will be out for revenge after Watford's 4-1 win earlier in the season but under Rangnick I think they'll have all their bases covered and I can foresee a heavy United win.

Manchester United HT/FT @ 2.22 with SBK

Manchester United -1 @ 2.05 with SpreadEx

[StevieDay1983]

Everton vs Manchester City

The last game of the day in the Premier League on Saturday is a 5:30pm GMT kick-off between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park. These two teams are doing their football business at opposite ends of the table but will a change of management for the home team offer them a chance to take advantage of an away side that have started to see their results slip a little bit lately?

Everton continue with life under new head coach Frank Lampard. It appears that the fans are behind the former Derby and Chelsea gaffer but with the club down in 16th place and just 2 points above the relegation zone there is a big challenge for the new man at the helm. Two losses from his first three league games in charge has shown us little sign of improvement but it's early days yet. The Toffees will welcome back the pair of Abdoulaye Doucoure and Demarai Gray into the side but they are still without the duo of Ben Godfrey and Yerry Mina. Not sure the Doucoure news is great given the awkward statistic that he's lost all 10 games he's played against Manchester City by an aggregate of 45-4. Everton boast the unwanted record of losing 14 home league games since the start of the 2020/21 season which is the worst of any side in the top flight.

Manchester City are still sitting on top of the Premier League table but Pep Guardiola's side are now just 3 points ahead of 2nd placed Liverpool. The Citizens have dropped points in 2 of their last 4 league matches so the pressure in the title race has now properly cranked up a gear or two. Guardiola will be demanding a reaction to that 3-2 loss at home to Tottenham in their last league outing. The Spaniard has lost just 3 matches from 67 league games played in the English top flight against teams managed by an Englishman. The team's away form has been superb since the opening weekend loss away to Tottenham. They have earned 32 from a potential 36 points in the 12 away league matches since that game. There could be a fair argument for Riyad Mahrez as an anytime scorer shout with the Algerian magic man scoring 10 goals in his last 10 appearances for City with him only failing to score in 1 of those matches.

If Everton fans are looking for hope and optimism in the head-to-head record with Manchester City then they will struggle. Everton have only managed 1 win in the last 17 Premier League encounters between the two teams. City have won each of their last 4 matches played at Goodison Park and it's now 8 league defeats in a row suffered by Everton in this fixture. I can only see this ending in another Manchester City win. Everton are in serious trouble.

Manchester City HT/FT @ 1.84 with Sporting Index

Manchester City -1 @ 1.74 with Sporting Index

[allthethings]

1 hour ago, U.K. TennisGirl said:

Hi StevieDay1983.

Do you make a profit from betting on the English Premier League?

From what I can see, you offer tips on almost every single match in this league, but I find it hard to believe that the bookies can be beaten over a large number of matches, in a top league like this?

They can't.

[StevieDay1983]

3 hours ago, U.K. TennisGirl said:

Hi StevieDay1983.

Do you make a profit from betting on the English Premier League?

From what I can see, you offer tips on almost every single match in this league, but I find it hard to believe that the bookies can be beaten over a large number of matches, in a top league like this?

I don't bet on every game. I pick and choose which ones I feel offer the best value. I cover every game on here so that people can read it and then decide for themselves if they want to bet on the game based on what the statistics and facts ahead of the game are. 

[DarrenTse]

West Ham United vs Wolves

West Ham United
Picking up 21 points from their 13 matches, West Ham United are currently fifth in the Premier League table. They are four points shy of Manchester United in fourth place and level on points with sixth-placed Arsenal. The 2-3 loss to Leeds and the 1-1 draw to Newcastle United in some of their recent home outings certainly represent below-par results for a team in contention for the top-four finish.
Wolves
Two points behind the host, Wolves are currently seventh in the Premier League table. Wolves have done particularly great on travels recently with a run of four consecutive victories on the road in the Premier League. They managed super-important back-to-back wins over Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City recently. Only Manchester City have conceded fewer goals than them so far in the season.


Prediction
West Ham United behave surprisingly in this season while Wolves’ recent state is really impressive. It would not be a surprise to see a home or an away win on Sunday afternoon. So, both teams to score seems to be a good choice here.

BTTS (Both Teams to Score)

 

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West Ham vs Wolves

West Ham United will play in this match after a 1:1 Premier League drawn result vs Newcastle United. The Hammers haven’t been confident lately, as they won just once on the previous five occasions. Nevertheless, West Ham goes to this match not tasting a defeat three times in a row. It’s been all too rare in recent games where West Ham United hasn’t conceded. In fact, West Ham United has been scored against in 5 of their previous six clashes, giving up eight goals in the process. The home side needs to stabilize its form to continue the chase for the CL spot. Regarding the selection issues, Angelo Ogbonna (Cruciate Ligament Rupture) will not play in this match.

Wolves will enter the game after a 2:1 Premier League victory over Leicester City in the previous match. They’ve been on a decent run lately, getting just two points behind their upcoming rivals. The stats tell the story, and Wolves have conceded in 5 of their last six games, with opponents netting five goals overall. Defensively, Wolverhampton Wanderers just haven’t been too solid at all during the last seven matches. Nevertheless, the visitors still feature in the continental race, and they want to continue with good displays. Wolves manager Bruno Lage has to contend with reduced team options currently. Yerson Mosquera (Hamstring Injury), Willy Boly (Leg Injury), and Matija Sarkic (Shoulder Injury) will not be playing here.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

West Ham has been pretty inconsistent lately, while Wolves enjoy an excellent away form, winning seven times in 13 outings. Both sides will search for valuable points here, and we won’t be surprised if this game ends in a draw.

Goals Market Prediction

Wolves found the back of the net in their last five road games, while West Ham has been very efficient at home. We anticipate a very interesting clash in which neither side should keep the clean sheet.

Draw @ 3.35

BTTS Yes @ 2.00

Correct score 1:1 @ 6.50

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West Ham vs Wolves

The Premier League only has one fixture scheduled for Sunday afternoon and that's the 2pm GMT kick-off between high-flying West Ham and Wolves at the London Stadium. Both of these teams are experiencing positive seasons that are arguably hitting above expectations but with both teams failing to win their most recent games there will be a need to get back to winning ways if they want to keep the pressure on the European qualification places.

West Ham are currently positioned in 6th place and just 5 points off the pace of the Champions League qualification spots with a game in hand. The Hammers are unbeaten in their previous 3 league matches but it is now just 1 win from the last 5 league games. That was a narrow 1-0 win over lowly Watford as well. It's a worrying tail off in form with West Ham only winning 5 of their last 15 league games having won 7 of their opening 11 matches in the league. David Moyes will be without the duo of Vladimir Coufal and Andriy Yarmolenko. However, there is reason to be positive with West Ham having scored in each of their first 13 home league games of a season in the top flight for the first time since 1981/82. Jarrod Bowen remains a solid pick for anytime scorer having bagged 7 of the last 11 goals scored by the East London club.

Wolves will be proud of their efforts so far but there is certainly a steely determination behind the scenes to push the club onto the next level. Bruno Lage's side suffered a setback in midweek with a 2-1 loss away to Arsenal which was especially disappointing due to them taking the lead. Despite that defeat, Wolves' points tally of 15 is only second behind Liverpool's 19 points earned by teams in the top flight during 2022. Wanderers are in 8th position and only 2 points behind West Ham coming into this game. The fact 9 of the 12 wins Wolves have accrued this season have been by a single goal shows how tight their matches are. Striker Raul Jimenez could be a pick for anytime scorer having scored 4 goals in 6 league appearances against West Ham.

This is a finely poised game that I am anticipating to end in a draw with both teams cancelling each other out but the odd goal could decide it. It'll be interesting to see how Wolves bounce back after that loss to Arsenal. West Ham's form has dropped off slightly but they're still an effective team on home turf and have started making themselves hard to beat again. I think I'll back the low scoring draw but it's a close call.

Draw @ 3.30 with Betfred

Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.67 with Boylesports